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...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
Indian citizenship debate: Satirical take on passport proof rowA satirical take on the debate over passports and citizenship, exploring identity, migration and bureaucracy with humour while questioning ...
27 Jun, 2026, 09.24 PM IST
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
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...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.34 PM IST
How to get a Germany EU Blue Card: Eligibility, salary criteria and application stepsGermany's EU Blue Card offers a prime route for skilled non-EU professionals to work and reside in the country. Meeting specific education,...
27 Jun, 2026, 03.39 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
A step-by-step guide to applying for German citizenshipForeign residents seeking German citizenship face a rigorous application process. This involves a citizenship test, thorough document verif...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.44 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
German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.06 PM IST
Germany spouse visa: Who can apply, requirements, and application process explainedSpouses of German citizens and legal residents can now reunite in Germany through a streamlined spouse visa process. This long-stay visa, r...
23 Jun, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Canada changes evidence requirements for citizenship-by-descent applicantsCanada has significantly tightened rules for citizenship by descent applications. Applicants must now provide original government-issued do...
20 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
Canada asks some newly approved citizens to return citizenship certificatesCanadian immigration authorities are re-examining citizenship-by-descent applications, prompting some recently approved citizens to return ...
16 Jun, 2026, 10.43 AM IST