Kolkata man in Germany says India handled passport renewal faster than Berlin permitAn Indian national living in Germany shared his passport renewal experience. He found India's administrative process impressive despite its...
20 May, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
Nepal says no new restrictions for Indians, refutes reports about time limit, restrictions or visaNepal has dismissed media reports claiming new restrictions on Indian tourists as false. The open-border policy and bilateral ties remain u...
14 May, 2026, 08.48 PM IST
Gautam Adani highlights energy & digital security as 'twin foundations' of national powerAdani Group Chairman Gautam Adani said that control over both energy and digital infrastructure will define 21st-century global powers. He ...
11 May, 2026, 12.06 PM IST
BLS International loses key contract in UAE; Indian Embassy appoints new firmBLS International has lost its UAE consular services contract, with Alhind Tours and Travels set to take over passport, visa and related se...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.11 PM IST
Credit cards for NRIs and H-1B workers: Check features, fees, documents required and benefitsNon-resident Indians can now get credit cards in India. These cards offer benefits for spending both in India and abroad. Several banks lik...
30 Apr, 2026, 11.39 AM IST
Sebi offers a way over FPI tax rule hurdleIn a bid to streamline tax compliance, India's markets regulator Sebi is actively negotiating with the CBDT, the country’s tax authority. T...
29 Apr, 2026, 12.19 AM IST
OCI fees revised from April 1, 2026: How much you need to pay for new, reissued and duplicate cardsEffective April 1, 2026, the Bureau of Immigration has revised OCI service fees. Fresh applications now cost USD 275 abroad and Rs 15,000 w...
13 Apr, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
HNIs eye Greece residency as alternative to Dubai optionAffluent Indians are increasingly eyeing Greece as a destination for permanent residency. The motivations behind this trend include evolvin...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.10 PM IST
Passport renewal can’t be blocked on suspicion, it's a legal right: High CourtPassport holders facing legal issues have received significant relief. The Allahabad High Court has ruled that authorities cannot deny pass...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress used false info from Pakistan social media to target his wifeAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared the Congress party finished in the state. He accused Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Pa...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Step-by-step guide to renewing passports for Indians living abroadOverseas Indians must keep their passports current for travel and official needs. The renewal process starts online on India's Passport Sev...
03 Feb, 2026, 03.47 PM IST
Employer can’t deny NOC for passport due to pending disciplinary proceedings: Odisha High CourtThe employee had three disciplinary proceedings pending against him; he sought an NOC for a passport to visit his daughter in Singapore, bu...
23 Dec, 2025, 08.00 AM IST
80 lakh e-passports issued till date; all Indian passports to be chipped by 2035: OfficialsOver 80 lakh e-passports have been issued in India since May 2025, when the country fully switched to the next-generation chipped passports...
19 Nov, 2025, 02.40 PM IST
What are the documents required for an Indian passport?To apply for an Indian passport—new, renewal, reissue, or Tatkaal—you must submit valid ID, address, and birth proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, ...
09 Jun, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
Passport renewal can't be denied only based on negative police report: HCRajasthan High Court overturns passport denial based solely on a negative police report. The court mandates authorities to investigate an a...
27 Nov, 2024, 03.36 PM IST
How can I get a British passport?You can apply for a British passport if you have British nationality, but certain circumstances may lead to a refusal or retention of your ...
04 Nov, 2024, 10.46 AM IST
Passport renewals for NRIs: A step-by-step guide to renewing your Indian passport from within the country and abroadIndian passport holders, including Non-Resident Indians (NRIs), need to renew their passports when they expire. The process for renewal or ...
09 Oct, 2023, 03.46 PM IST