• How to apply evisa for India from Australia

    eVisa for India from Australia

  • Qantas plans to run non-stop flights between Sydney and Bengaluru.

    Qantas, Australia’s leading airline company, will soon launch direct flights between Sydney and Bengaluru (previously known as Bangalore). The flights will commence from September 14th, operating four round trips per week using Airbus A330 widebody aircraft. The airline has also announced a planned codeshare agreement with India’s largest domestic carrier, IndiGo, to offer direct connections…

  • How Union Budget 2023-24 will Impact NRI

    The budget proposal includes some perks for NRI taxpayers and investors. The Finance Minister has suggested granting tax treaty benefits during TDS (Tax Deducted at Source) on dividends paid to non-residents, as per Section 196A of the Act, providing relief to NRI mutual fund investors. This means that NRIs will have to pay a lower…

  • Clashes between Khalistan supporters and a group carrying Indian flags at Melbourne

    The recent clash between the Khalistani and anti-Khalistan groups in Melbourne, Australia has raised concerns about public safety and the escalation of political tensions between different communities. On January 29th, 2023, a peaceful demonstration in support of the independence of Khalistan was organized by the local Sikh community. The demonstration was met with counter-protests from…

  • An Indian court has given the green light for the extradition of Rajwinder Singh, a murder suspect from Australia.

    An Indian court has approved the extradition of Rajwinder Singh, the suspect in the murder of Toyah Cordingley on a beach in Queensland, Australia. This clears the way for Singh to return to Australia and face trial. He was arrested in November in India, after a $1 million AUD bounty was offered for his capture.…

  • The Australian government is reviewing its visa and immigration policies due to a growing shortage of workers

    The Australian government has announced plans to review its visa and immigration policies in response to the growing labour shortage, particularly in rural areas. The government intends to switch the immigration program from a skills-based program to a demand-driven program, giving businesses a say in which job positions should be filled. However, the Foreign Affairs…