Indian passport, visa appointment suspension in UAE extended till July 1Indian consular services in the UAE will be limited to emergencies until July 1, 2026, due to administrative changes. From July 2, Alhind T...
30 Jun, 2026, 11.14 AM IST
FIFA World Cup, higher airfares shape global summer travel trends in 2026: ReportDespite economic headwinds and global tensions, summer travel demand remains robust, with travelers shifting destinations rather than cance...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.23 AM IST
Meet Aarya, the Indian-origin toddler who aims to become youngest person to visit all 63 US national parksAn Indian-origin toddler from Illinois is on a quest to become the youngest person to visit all 63 U.S. national parks. Little Aarya, accom...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Why clean land records are key to India's property marketStates are rapidly digitizing land records to streamline India's complex property market. This move aims to curb disputes, speed up transac...
29 Jun, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
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
52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 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
Forged Will row: Buyer should not face criminal case for purchasing land on the basis of Will which police found to be forged; rules SCThe Supreme Court has shielded an innocent land buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The buyer, unaware of the forgery, purch...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST
CBI raids 80 locations in 16 states in crackdown on digital arrest scamsIn a significant crackdown, the CBI has dismantled a cybercrime network behind digital arrest scams, conducting searches across 16 states. ...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.58 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
'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
Punjab to ensure transparent, time-bound resolution of NRI issues: MinisterPunjab NRI Affairs Minister Dr Ravjot Singh assured non-resident Punjabis of swift and transparent resolution of their issues, including pr...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.03 PM IST
Travelling to Indonesia? Here's what Indian tourists need to knowIndian travellers heading to Indonesia must ensure all entry documents are in order, as immigration authorities can deny entry. The Consula...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST