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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
'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...
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 ...
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...
Delhi’s sub-registrar offices to get Passport Seva Kendra-style upgrade with AC lounges, digital help desks and token systemsDelhi is set to modernise its sub-registrar offices with a major overhaul aimed at creating a system similar to Passport Seva Kendra centre...
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at UNGAIn its pursuit of a more humane migration policy, India is developing a framework that embraces an inclusive ethos while confronting issues...
MEA rolls out upgraded Passport Seva 2.0 and e-Passports for citizens in India and abroadThe Ministry of External Affairs has successfully launched Passport Seva Programme V2.0 and Global Passport Seva Programme V2.0. These upgr...
Jaishankar launches Passport Seva 2.0, rolls out e-Passports nationwide on Passport Seva DivasExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the nationwide rollout of e-Passports and advancements to the Passport Seva Programme on P...
Passport Seva Portal disruption continues, users trying to log in greeted with maintenance downtime messageThe Passport Seva Portal is facing renewed disruptions, with the site temporarily shut down for technical maintenance. Users encountered a ...
Passport Seva portal down: Services across India disrupted as applicants face long delaysPassport Seva Portal Down: Widespread server issues crippled the Passport Seva Portal on Thursday, causing significant disruptions at Passp...
Passport Seva Kendra to be set up in each parliamentary constituency: Jyotiraditya ScindiaUnion Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia announced the opening of a Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) in each of India's 543 parliamentary constituenci...
Why is Passport Seva trending? What’s the issue with the portal?The Passport Seva portal experienced a significant spike in searches due to its unavailability from August 29 to September 2 for technical ...
E-passports with chips soon? Jaishankar announces Passport Seva Programme 2.0India is set to launch the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0, which will include new and upgraded e-passports to enable enhanced pa...
India to open 'Passport Seva Kendras' in each 543 parliamentary constituencies: V K SinghThe government is trying to ensure that Indian citizens do not face any difficulty in obtaining their passports whether in India or abroad,...
Here's how you can now get a passport from anywhere in IndiaA mobile app mPassport Seva for Android and iOS was also launched by Sushma Swaraj making it easier for applying, paying and scheduling an ...