Lt Gen Rajesh Pushkar AVSM, VSM assumes command of Southern CommandLieutenant General Rajesh Pushkar has taken charge as the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Southern Command. A decorated officer with...
Born on July 1, died on July 1: Who was Dr Bidhan Chandra Roy, in whose memory India celebrates National Doctors' Day?India observes National Doctors' Day on July 1, honoring medical professionals and commemorating the remarkable life of Dr. Bidhan Chandra ...
New Aadhaar App from July 1, 2026: Will all your old Aadhaar records be erased from mAadhaar app?The older mAadhaar App is retiring on June 30, 2026, making way for a new, enhanced Aadhaar App. Don't worry, your existing Aadhaar records...
Mahesh Dixit takes charge as new Intelligence Bureau chiefSenior IPS officer Mahesh Dixit has assumed charge as the new Director of the Intelligence Bureau, succeeding Tapan Kumar Deka. A 1993-batc...
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...
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...
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...
BJP targets Rahul Gandhi over foreign visits, says he is 'Leader of Paryatan'The BJP has accused Congress leader Rahul Gandhi of being perpetually on vacation, absent during crucial parliamentary sessions, elections,...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...