'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
30 India-bound ships cross Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began, 26 more await transitThirty ships bound for India have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route disrupted by recent geopolitical tensions. A...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.32 AM IST
NSA Ajit Doval meets Russian counterpart Sergei Shoigu, discusses bilateral tiesNational Security Advisor Ajit Doval held discussions with Russia's Secretary of the Security Council, Sergei Shoigu, in New Delhi. The mee...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
Bangladesh PM's adviser chose to return on his own: MEAA Bangladeshi Prime Minister's advisor, Zahed Ur Rahman, was briefly held at Delhi airport due to a security blacklist but was allowed entr...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.37 PM IST
India trashes Pakistan defence minister's remarks on KashmirIndia on Tuesday rejected Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif’s remarks on Jammu and Kashmir, calling them an attempt to divert attentio...
23 Jun, 2026, 06.21 PM IST
Eleven India-bound vessels have crossed Strait of Hormuz since signing of Iran-US MoU: MEAEleven India-bound vessels have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz since the US-Iran agreement on June 17, according to MEA spokes...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
Jaishankar holds wide-ranging interactions as India-Mongolia reaffirm strengthening tiesExternal Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar concluded a series of high-level meetings in Ulaanbaatar, strengthening India-Mongolia ties. Discus...
23 Jun, 2026, 10.26 AM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
NEET re-exam went well; we are 100 per cent confident: NTA Director GeneralMore than 20 lakh candidates appeared for the NEET (UG) 2026 re-examination on June 21 across 5,440 centres in India and 14 centres abroad....
21 Jun, 2026, 09.33 PM IST
'No locus standi': India rejects Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's remarks as 'absurd' and 'political attack'India has firmly rejected Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's recent comments, deeming them "unwarranted" and stating he lacks the stand...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
No people contact with Pakistan till terror ends, Parliamentary Panel toldNew Delhi: Senior officials informed a Parliamentary committee that people-to-people contact with Pakistan hinges on an atmosphere free fro...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.33 AM IST
Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared passport delivery "truly democratised," highlighting its swiftness and accessibility. He no...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Mistral AI CEO Arthur Mensch discusses sovereign AI partnership with PM ModiDuring a pivotal encounter in Paris, Mistral AI's CEO, Arthur Mensch, sat down with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to explore the future of a...
18 Jun, 2026, 06.54 PM IST
India delivers 5 tonnes of medical aid to Afghanistan under humanitarian assistanceThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on June 11 reiterated India's commitment to strengthening Afghanistan's healthcare system, announcin...
17 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
PM Modi receives Slovakia’s highest civilian honour during Bratislava visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi received Slovakia's highest civilian honour, the Order of the White Double Cross (1st Class), during his histo...
17 Jun, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
India summons US chargé d’affaires over attack on vessel with 24 Indian crew off Oman coastIndia summoned the US Chargé d’Affaires to protest an attack on the commercial vessel Settebello off Oman's coast, which carried 24 Indian ...
11 Jun, 2026, 01.32 PM IST