Pawan Luthra

Reading Time: 6 minutes There was little ceremony by the time the hearing over India’s global visa contracts reached its most critical stage. Files were stacked high across the bar table, senior advocates were on their feet almost continuously and the judges were interrupting more than they were listening.

Reading Time: 4 minutes The reopening of Indian consular services this week has been welcomed by the Indian Australian community after almost a month of disruption caused by legal proceedings over the Government of India’s global outsourcing tender. But for many applicants, another surprise awaited them. The VFS Global service fee has increased from $4.60 to $115—a rise that is certain to spark debate.

Reading Time: 2 minutes VFS Global services resume After three weeks of uncertainty, frustration and thousands of people left waiting – the VFS Global saga is finally over. Indian visa, passport and consular services through VFS Global will resume across Australia from tomorrow, 23 July. This is the news thousands of Indian Australians have been waiting for.