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Hike in UK's Family Visa minimum income threshold currently shelved by Labour govt

As part of a package of measures to curb migration in December last year, the then Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led Conservative government had announced that from April this year, the minimum salary or income required by British nationals to sponsor long-term Family Visas for spouses or parents will rise from GBP 18,600 to GBP 29,000 and then be followed by further increases to GBP 38,700 – in line with the minimum income requirement for the Skilled Worker Visa route.

Palitana: a well-known Jains' pilgrimage place

Palitana: first city in world to declare non-vegetarianism illegal

The move came after about 200 Jain monks protested and demanded the closure of the city's roughly 250 butcher shops. In Rajkot, a set of rules governing the sale of non-vegetarian food were issued first.

Col Suresh Kumar Bhardwaj (Retd) with his wife Sunita Bhardwaj

From quadruple surgery to Mount Everest base camp: 56-year-old retired army colonel's inspiring journey

Around 6 years ago, Col. Bhardwaj (Retd.) underwent quadruple bypass surgery on November 29, 2017, and in 2024, he and his wife successfully completed the two-week climb to Mount Everest Base Camp of 5,364 m.

Andaman& Nicobar islands

Enhanced air connectivity to increase tourist footfall in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

On June 28, an Air India Flight made a successful night landing at Port Blair Airport marking a significant step towards enhancing air connectivity to Andaman and Nicobar Islands and potentially boosting tourism.

Maldives

Tourist influx increased in Maldives with its free visa to the world

In March this year, the Maldives welcomed over 600,000 tourists highlighting the island nation's continued appeal among travelers.

 Schengen visa

Europe trip becomes more expensive as Schengen visa fee surges by 12%

The new hike will apply to Type C Schengen visas, which are allocated to short-stay travelers.

beach in Maldives

After Maldives travel ban, Israel kicks off 'look India' policy

The Embassy of Israel has shared pictures of famous Indian beaches from Goa to Kerala to Lakshwadeep, saying that “these amazing beaches welcome Israelis with utmost hospitality.”