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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...
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...
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'...
Germany spouse visa: Who can apply, requirements, and application process explainedSpouses of German citizens and legal residents can now reunite in Germany through a streamlined spouse visa process. This long-stay visa, r...
How international students can apply for a Germany student visaAspiring Indian students eyeing German universities must navigate a detailed visa and residence permit process. Key requirements include pr...
NEET aspirant from Nagpur allotted exam centre nearly 2500 km away from home in Abu DhabiNEET-UG 2026 Retest: A Nagpur NEET aspirant's re-examination centre was inexplicably changed to Abu Dhabi, UAE, just a day before the test....
How spouses and children can move to Germany through family reunification visaGermany offers a family reunification visa for spouses, partners, and dependent children. This visa allows them to join family members lega...
Travelling to Germany for work meetings? Here's the visa processGermany is a key European hub for international business, requiring a short-stay Schengen visa for non-visa-exempt nationals visiting for u...
Planning a Germany trip? Here's how to apply for a Schengen visaIndian citizens planning a trip to Germany require a Schengen visa for short stays. The application involves submitting documents like a pa...
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
What documents do you need for a Germany Student Applicant Visa?Aspiring students can now apply for a Student Applicant Visa to Germany. This visa enables them to travel to the country and complete their...
BLS International shares soar 9% as Q4 PAT jumps 29% YoY to Rs 187 croreBLS International shares rose sharply on Wednesday after the company posted a strong Q4FY26 performance, with net profit rising 29% YoY to ...
JEE Advanced 2026 Exam May 17: Check admit card rules, exam timings, dress code & barred itemsJEE Advanced 2026 Exam May 17: JEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17th, with two papers conducted by IIT Roorkee. Candidates mu...
JEE Advanced 2026 exam on Sunday: Check timing, dress code, banned items, documents needed, and other guidelinesJEE Advanced 2026 is scheduled for Sunday, May 17, conducted by IIT Roorkee. The exam will have two shifts, with Paper 1 from 9 AM to 12 PM...
NEET Exam Timing 2026: Check complete NTA guidelines, dress code rules, allowed and prohibited items for exam dayNEET UG 2026 Exam Timing : NEET UG 2026 is scheduled for today, May 3, with exams running from 2 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must bring their...
Revised rules for OCI cardholders and minor children holding two passports: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notifiedNew Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Apply...
India revises OCI rules: What applicants need to know about stricter compliance, wider eligibility & moreIndia has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Th...
Fast-track immigration in India: Eligibility, registration and key details explainedIndia's Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme is now operational at 13 airports, allowing eligible Indian citizens and OCI car...
Europe’s travel rules to change from April 10: What it means for visitorsEurope's border control is undergoing a significant digital transformation with the full rollout of the Entry/Exit System (EES) on April 10...
Inside India's e-Passport: What it is, how does it work, and why does it matterThe Indian government has introduced e-passports to enhance security and modernize international travel documents. These biometric passport...