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...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Rahul Gandhi's ex-AAP Dalit pick Rajendra Pal Gautam made AICC in-charge of UPThe Congress party has appointed former AAP leader Rajendra Pal Gautam as its in-charge for Uttar Pradesh, signaling a strategic move to en...
27 Jun, 2026, 11.45 AM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.51 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
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
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 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
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.56 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
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
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 ...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Aadhaar app tops 3.1 crore downloads; 40 lakh users update mobile numbersIndia's new Aadhaar mobile app has seen tremendous success, with over 31 million downloads in just five months. This user-friendly applicat...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.13 PM IST
PM Kisan 23rd instalment released: If your bank account is not credited, know why and what to do, how to check beneficiary statusPM Kisan eKYC: Prime Minister Narendra Modi disbursed the 23rd instalment of the PM Kisan Samman Nidhi to over 9.44 crore beneficiaries. Fa...
20 Jun, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST