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Want German citizenship? Check if your residence permit qualifiesPlanning to become a German citizen? Foreign nationals need a permanent right of residence and five years of living in Germany. Crucially, ...- 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...
- 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 ...
- 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...
- 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,...
- Suvendu Adhikari unveils UCC, anti-conversion roadmap for West BengalWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced plans for a stringent law against religious conversion and the implementation of the ...
- China backs Bangladesh's new government: Xi tells PM Tarique RahmanBangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman concluded his Beijing visit by meeting President Xi Jinping, who pledged China's support for Dhaka...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- '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...
- US judge blocks Trump's mail-in voting executive orderA federal judge in Boston has halted President Trump's executive order on mail-in voting, citing unlawful interference with state election ...
- Canada tightens scrutiny of language tests in immigration under new fraud-detection rulesCanada has tightened its immigration language test checks, implementing new verification procedures from June 23, 2026, to combat fraud. Im...
- 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...
- 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'...
- Japan PM Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, confirms Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi has been cancelled, with the event now shi...
- Assam set to miss hosting Japanese PM for second timeAssam may miss hosting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi for the second time, with her summit-level talks with PM Modi now likely shif...
- 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...
- 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...
- SC seeks ECI, Centre responses on plea against Aadhaar use beyond identity proofThe Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizensh...
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