Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces temporary curbs on passport, visa services till July 19The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has temporarily restricted its services. Consular, passport, and visa services are now limited to emergencies ...
Distraction free IRCTC website in few months: Indian RailwaysIndian Railways is revamping its IRCTC website with a cleaner interface. The new portal will offer faster booking and easier repeat reserva...
New rules from July 1, 2026: Aadhaar update, passport fees, LPG prices, credit cards, railways and other major changes explainedSeveral important financial and regulatory changes have come into effect from July 1, 2026, impacting taxpayers, Aadhaar holders, passport ...
Financial changes from July 1, 2026: Check 6 key updates on ITR deadlines, Aadhaar, passport fees, SBI and HDFC Bank credit cardsGet ready for significant financial shifts starting July 1, 2026. Taxpayers face new ITR filing deadlines, while Aadhaar card holders can u...
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
Government hikes passport application fees across categories from July 1Passport application fees are set to increase significantly from July 1, 2026, as the Centre amends the Passports Rules, 1980. A standard 3...
"Will significantly improve ticket booking efficiency": ZRUCC Southern Railway member on IRCTC website upgradeIndian Railways is set for a major digital upgrade. The passenger reservation system will see its ticket booking capacity surge from 32,000...
'Tatkal' cut could spoil the show for the film industryFilm producers and distributors in Mumbai are concerned about tighter release schedules and increased uncertainty following the discontinua...
IRCTC new website launch date announced by Ashwini Vaishnaw : Faster ticket booking, tatkal booking status, seat choice feature and moreNew IRCTC Website launch: Indian Railways is set to launch a revamped IRCTC website by July 15, promising a significantly smoother online t...
IRCTC sets new records in online ticket booking, blocks 3 crore suspicious IDs in 2025-26IRCTC intensified anti-fraud measures in 2025, deactivating 3.03 crore suspicious user IDs and blocking 13,343 email domains. The corporati...
Kolkata man in Germany says India handled passport renewal faster than Berlin permitAn Indian national living in Germany shared his passport renewal experience. He found India's administrative process impressive despite its...
IRCTC’s new tatkal rules you must know before your next confirmed train ticket booking: Know all FAQ'sIndian Railways will soon introduce e-Aadhaar authentication for Tatkal train ticket bookings. This aims to reduce fraud and increase trans...
IRCTC Tatkal ticket booking: Steps to ensure a confirmed ticket during festivalsThose who are attempting to get a tatkal ticket will only be book train tickets just one day prior to their journey. The word ‘Tatkal’ mean...
Railways to soon launch tatkal special trains to cash in on rushThe cash-strapped public transporter will make special trains on tatkal fares operational for certain busy routes, said a senior Railway mi...
- 'Wait-listed Tatkal passengers to get preference over others'
Railways today decided to give preference to wait-listed passengers under the Tatkal ticket scheme over other passengers while clearing the...
- Changes in Tatkal booking from Nov 21
The new Tatkal booking scheme in which the train reservation period has been reduced to one day from two days will come into effect from Mo...