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  • Iran Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Indians Following Fraud and Kidnapping Cases

    Iran Suspends Visa-Free Travel for Indians Following Fraud and Kidnapping Cases

    Nov 18, 2025 06:16 pm CST

    Iran has suspended visa-free entry for Indian ordinary passport holders effective November 22, 2025, following multiple incidents of fraud and kidnappings. Originally implemented in February 2024 to boost tourism, the program was exploited by criminal elements who lured Indians with false employment promises or transit opportunities. Indian authorities have advised citizens to exercise caution when planning travel to Iran and to avoid agents offering visa-free travel or onward transit through the country.

  • Haryana Teen Killed by Human Traffickers During Illegal Migration Attempt to United States

    Haryana Teen Killed by Human Traffickers During Illegal Migration Attempt to United States

    Nov 01, 2025 08:32 pm CST

    A tragic story of 18-year-old Yuvraj from Haryana, who was killed by human traffickers in Guatemala while attempting to reach the United States through illegal "dunki" migration routes. His family paid between Rs 40-50 lakh to traffickers who promised safe passage but instead held him hostage before his death, highlighting the dangers of illegal migration schemes.