'Reading about the Golden visa in Dubai': Gaurav Gogoi takes jibe at CM Himanta Biswa Sarma amid passport rowAssam Congress chief Gaurav Gogoi took a swipe at Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma amid a row over alleged multiple passports linked to S...
06 Apr, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
Can your child born abroad get Indian citizenship?Indian citizenship for children born abroad hinges on parental citizenship at birth and timely registration. Rules vary based on the birth ...
07 Aug, 2025, 12.41 PM IST
Didn't get much support on dual citizenship issue, says Shashi TharoorSenior Congress leader Shashi Tharoor addressed the issue of dual citizenship, stating that he previously raised concerns but didn't receiv...
03 May, 2024, 06.31 PM IST
Dual citizenship for Indians poses multiple challenges, says EAM S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, expressed concerns about the complications surrounding dual citizenship for Indians res...
23 Dec, 2023, 10.23 AM IST
Can Indians have dual citizenship? Here's the fine printYou may have dual nationality by automatic operation of different laws rather than by choice. For example, a child born in a foreign countr...
22 May, 2023, 01.04 PM IST
A complete guide to renouncing foreign citizenships and acquiring Indian citizenshipCitizenship of India by naturalization may be acquired by a foreign national (not being an illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in I...
08 Sep, 2021, 12.30 PM IST
Indian-Americans support dual citizenship: SurveyThe survey has been compiled by Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS) USA .
19 Sep, 2019, 09.12 AM IST
Over 2 lakh Goans,enjoying dual citizenship, will have to make a choice between India and PortugalA ‘bill of identity’ not only allows them to travel to Portugal and other EU countries without a visa, it also entitles them to invest in p...
01 Jun, 2016, 11.43 AM IST
Home Ministry rejects Devyani Khobragade's plea of dual citizenship for kidsThe Home Ministry has rejected IFS officer Devyani Khobragade's plea of dual citizenship for her children, who are American nationals.
22 Jul, 2015, 09.04 PM IST
Dual citizenship of people of Goa to be resolved soon: GovernmentRijiju said India does not allow dual citizenship, but in case a citizen faces troubles on issues like this, it is the duty of the governme...
27 Feb, 2015, 10.03 PM IST
UK-based campaign group demands dual citizenship for NRIs"We are for dual citizenship to be given to non-resident Indians. That is an assurance made by former Prime Minister Mr A B Vajpayee."
03 Feb, 2015, 08.12 PM IST
UK-based campaign group demands dual citizenship for NRIsThe group's executive director Amit Kapadia visited India and met External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and other Cabinet ministers over ...
03 Feb, 2015, 08.04 PM IST
Overseas Indians in Australia seek dual citizenship"It's time that Indian government grants NRIs dual citizenship," said the campaign's spokesperson and President of IAA Yadu Singh.
14 Nov, 2014, 10.58 AM IST
People born in Goa pre-1961 are not Portuguese, says envoy"You become the Portuguese citizen when you have an identity card. Passport is just a document that allows you to travel to Portugal."
29 Oct, 2014, 07.58 PM IST
- EC to take call on plea against Goa BJP MLA: Governor
Goa Governor B V Wanchoo told media persons today that the petition submitted to him has been forwarded to the Election Commission of India...
25 Jan, 2013, 04.39 PM IST
- Cabinet to discuss merging of PIO, OCI schemes for diaspora
The Cabinet will discuss tomorrow the issue of merging of two citizenship schemes for Indian diaspora -- PIO and OCI.
29 Aug, 2011, 09.50 PM IST
- Patel backs NRIs' demand for dual citizenship
Dual citizenship is not a new phenomenon and India "should also be joining that club (of nations)," Patel said.
05 Sep, 2010, 01.46 PM IST