No mobile connection for more than 3 months to foreigners: Govt

Last Updated: Sunday, September 2, 2012, 17:52

According to the fresh guidelines, which have come into effect recently, the Department of Telecom (DoT) has told the service providers that the proof for issuance of a mobile connection to any foreigner would be the passport having a valid visa.

Argentina wants foreigners, 16-year-olds to vote

Last Updated: Tuesday, August 21, 2012, 00:24

President Cristina Fernandez`s legislative powerbrokers say the proposed electoral laws will enhance democracy.

57 cases of crime against foreigners in over 1 yr

Last Updated: Sunday, August 12, 2012, 15:29

From 2011 till June, 2012, 17 Russians encountered crime in Goa, followed by nine British nationals, six Germans and five each from Israel and Ukraine.

Four foreigners kidnapped by pirates in Nigeria

Last Updated: Sunday, August 5, 2012, 00:32

Two Nigerian Navy officers were killed and four foreigners -- a Malaysian, an Iranian, a Thai and an Indonesian -- were taken hostage by suspected pirates.

China targets illegal foreigners with stringent law

Last Updated: Saturday, June 30, 2012, 18:29

China`s top legislature has passed a new exit and entry law which stipulates harsher punishments for foreigners illegally entering, living or working in the country.

India great opportunity for foreigners: Dibakar Banerjee

Last Updated: Monday, May 7, 2012, 13:40

Bollywood has seen a sudden surge of foreign beauties sizzle onscreen. Filmmaker Dibakar Banerjee, who has roped in a British model for an item number in "Shanghai", feels the industry provides them with an opportunity which may be hard for them to get otherwise.