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
German citizenship test explained: Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepareAspiring German citizens must now pass a citizenship test, the Einbürgerungstest, a 33-question multiple-choice exam costing €25. Applicant...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.25 PM IST
Homebuyer can seek compensation for delayed delivery after taking possession: SCHomebuyers can pursue compensation for delayed flat delivery even after taking possession, the Supreme Court ruled. The apex court overturn...
27 Jun, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Builder delayed society formation for 9 years, Homebuyers took matters into their own hands; Bombay HC backs residentsThe Bombay High Court has ruled in favor of homebuyers, allowing them to form a single housing society for a multi-tower project. The court...
27 Jun, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
26 Jun, 2026, 10.38 AM 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
'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
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
‘Still walking, still working, still sharp’: Mumbai nutritionist shares 6 habits Japanese people follow to live a long, healthy lifeMumbai nutritionist Sanya Wadhera shared insights into Japan's remarkable longevity, highlighting daily habits that foster a vibrant elderl...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST
US plans steep citizenship fee hike; Indians among hardest hitU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian ...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soilIn Tijuana, a Haitian restaurant owner finds a new home as her granddaughter becomes a Mexican citizen, highlighting Mexico's birthright ci...
24 Jun, 2026, 03.40 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
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.10 AM IST
Movie dialogue of the day: Why this one Brad Pitt line from ‘Fight Club’ became a rule everyone brokeMore than 25 years after its release, Fight Club's iconic first rule, "You do not talk about Fight Club," remains a paradox. This simple di...
22 Jun, 2026, 01.57 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