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Will PIOs violate visa rules if they campaign in Indian polls: EC asks Law MinThis question has been posed to the Law Ministry by the Election Commission as the election law is silent on as to who can campaign in Indi...20 Aug, 2017, 11.53 AM IST- Government withdraws Citizenship (Amendment) Bill from Lok SabhaMinister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju said the bill has to be withdrawn since an ordinance was issued in January merging the PIO and OCI ...26 Feb, 2015, 07.55 PM IST
- Cabinet approves amendment to Citizenship ActThe Union Cabinet today approved amendment to the Citizenship Act, paving the way for its introduction in the budget session of parliament ...19 Feb, 2015, 11.10 PM IST
- Government nod likely to voting for NRIs through electronic meansThe govt has firmed up its stand on the issue of NRI voting and will tell the SC this week that it accepts the recommendations of the commi...11 Jan, 2015, 10.22 AM IST
- PIO card holders deemed to be OCI card holders from todayAll Persons of Indian Origin card-holders are deemed to be Overseas Citizens of India card-holders with effect from today with government i...09 Jan, 2015, 10.10 PM IST
- Life-long Indian visa to PIO, a gift to Pravasi Bharatiya meetThe President has signed the Citizenship Ordinance, President's press secretary Venu Rajamony was on Tuesday quoted by the agencies as sayi...07 Jan, 2015, 12.20 PM IST
- Ordinance to amend Citizenship Act promulgatedThe President has signed the Citizenship Ordinance, President's press secretary Venu Rajamony said in response to queries.06 Jan, 2015, 08.52 PM IST
- Cabinet may consider merger of PIO, OCI cards on WednesdayIn his address in New York, Modi had announced that his government will merge PIO and OCI cards to simplify the Indian diaspora's travel to...16 Dec, 2014, 10.46 PM IST
- Draft bill to merge OCI & PIO cards to be placed before Cabinet soonIn another major initiative, Visa-on-Arrival and Electronic Travel Authorization in respect of 43 countries is expected to be launched this...26 Nov, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Cabinet mulls bill on merger of Person of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizenship of India schemesCabinet is soon expected to consider a bill that will facilitate merger of the Person of Indian Origin and Overseas Citizenship of India sc...25 Nov, 2014, 06.48 PM IST
- Lifelong visa for PIOs to boost inbound tourismThe US has been an important source of travellers to India since a large number of PIOs visit the country to meet their friends and family ...10 Nov, 2014, 04.51 PM IST
- Government plans to merge PIO and OCI schemes; seeks suggestionsThe scheme for issuance of PIO card was first launched in 1999 while the OCI scheme was operationalised in 2005.30 Oct, 2014, 09.25 PM IST
- PIO visa: PM Narendra Modi hopes it will give impetus to India's developmentPM Modi said the Home Ministry is working on the new programme that will merge PIO and Overseas Citizenship of India schemes.07 Oct, 2014, 04.08 PM IST
- PM Modi's US Visit: Merger of PIO, OCI schemes to take timeThe US at present provides the speedier clearance under the Global Entry programme only to citizens of Mexico, South Korea, the Netherlands...30 Sep, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- PIO and OCI cards provide relief to NRIs from visa hasslesCurrently, the 2 cards provide different facilities to their holders, merging the 2 schemes will lead to simplification of rules under sing...12 Mar, 2012, 10.54 PM IST
- Govt rules out ban on Rushdie travel, author unfazedOfficial sources said 65-year-old Rushdie holds a Person of Indian Origin (PIO) card which entitles him to visit this country without a vis...10 Jan, 2012, 10.17 PM IST
- Buying property to get easier for diasporaPeople of Indian Origin (PIOs) may now buy property in India without mandatory RBI approval and a valid visa. Guide to property sale | Drea...12 Sep, 2008, 12.35 AM IST
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