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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 ...- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary committee meets Ladakh LG; region's key challenges discussedLadakh Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena said he held a detailed discussion with a Shashi Tharoor-led parliamentary standing committee...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- '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...
- 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...
- He filled 16 passports visiting 245 countries: Meet Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad, who went to every country on Earth in nearly 7 yearsA Bengaluru-born musician Benny Prasad back in the spotlight after he showed 16 passports packed with stamps and visas from his journey acr...
- 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'...
- 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...
- Shashi Tharoor says parliamentary panel's J&K-Ladakh tour progressing well, conclusions only after full visitCongress MP Shashi Tharoor, leading a parliamentary delegation in Jammu and Kashmir, stated their visit is progressing well. The committee ...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- Flying internationally with Air India? Here's what you should know about the new ‘Easy Connect’ ruleAir India launches Easy Connect to simplify international travel. Passengers can complete some formalities at their origin airport. This in...
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