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IndiGo to Start Flights Between Mumbai and Nairobi Starting Aug 05

IndiGo Aircraft At Airport
IndiGo, the leading domestic airline in India, is set to make its mark in Africa with the introduction of direct flights between Mumbai and Nairobi. This move signifies IndiGo's ambition to become one of the major international airlines in India, while offering business and leisure travelers the opportunity to experience Kenya's breathtaking safaris and cultural attractions.

US Visa Interview Wait Times Slashed by Over 50%

Updates On US Visa Services
US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti announced on Wednesday that the wait time for first-time tourist visa interviews in India has been reduced by more than 50%. He also said that the goal for 2023 is to process at least one million visas. Garcetti made the announcement while speaking at IIT Delhi. He said that the US Mission in India is currently processing visas faster than ever before.

TCS Rates for LRS and Overseas Tour Packages Postponed Until Oct 1

TCS On Foreign Travel
The Indian government has postponed the implementation of the increased TCS rates for remittances under the Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS) and for the purchase of overseas tour packages. The new rates were originally scheduled to take effect on July 1, 2023, but the government has decided to give more time for banks and card networks to put in place the necessary IT infrastructure.