Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Trump unveils new US passport, with picture of himselfPresident Donald Trump has unveiled a special limited-edition US passport for the nation's 250th anniversary. The design prominently featur...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
DU CSAS UG admission 2026: Direct registration link, application steps, important documents, spot admission process, seat allotment, fees and moreDelhi University's CSAS portal for undergraduate admissions opens June 27 at 12 PM, exclusively using CUET UG 2026 scores. Over 71,000 seat...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.58 AM IST
DU Admission 2026: CSAS registration to begin soon; seats, important dates, fees, admission process and moreDelhi University's undergraduate admissions for 2026 are set to commence this week, following CUET-UG results. The CSAS portal opens June 2...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.55 PM IST
More than just a document? India’s passport boom, in numbersThe external affairs ministry has reiterated that a passport is only a travel document and not proof of citizenship, a clarification that t...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.15 PM IST
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
Passport not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Indian passport, visa services to move to a new system in UAE. Here's what changes from July 1Indian passport, visa, and consular services in the UAE are set for a major overhaul from July 1, 2026, with Alhind Tours and Travels LLC t...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Best quote of the day by William Ernest Henley: 'So many are the deaths we die before...' Life lessons on existential truth, resilience, endings, unexpected losses, grief, heartbreak, broken dreams, human perseverance, personal growth and self-discoveryBest quote of the day by William Ernest Henley reminds readers that life is filled with emotional endings before physical death. The quote ...
23 Jun, 2026, 02.31 AM IST
NEET UG Re-Exam 2026 June 21: Reporting time, gate closing deadline, dress code, dos and don’ts, admit card and centre rules you need to checkNEET UG 2026 reporting time: The NEET UG 2026 re-examination is scheduled for June 21. Candidates must adhere to strict reporting times, wi...
21 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Indian passport, visa services in UAE to pause for five days from June 26Indian passport, visa, and attestation services in the UAE will be temporarily suspended from June 26-30 due to a change in service provide...
20 Jun, 2026, 10.48 AM IST