India Moves Supreme Court Over Passport And Visa Services Tender Dispute Affecting Canberra Mission
Desi Australia July 17, 2026
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India Moves Supreme Court Over Passport And Visa Services Tender Dispute Affecting Canberra Mission

The Government of India has approached the Supreme Court of India after the Delhi High Court quashed a tender process relating to passport, visa and consular services at several Indian diplomatic missions abroad, including the Indian High Commission in Canberra. The legal development is being closely watched by Indian Australians who regularly access these essential […]

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India Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists
Desi Australia July 7, 2026
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India Clarifies Limited Consular Services Continue in Australia as VFS Disruption Persists

The Indian High Commission has clarified that while VFS-operated Consular, Passport and Visa (CPV) services remain temporarily unavailable across Australia, essential consular assistance continues through Indian diplomatic missions. The clarification comes as many applicants continue to experience delays following the suspension that began on 1 July. The temporary disruption is linked to ongoing legal proceedings […]

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