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GOVERNMENT PASSPORT AMENDMENTS
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 ...- 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...
- Trump's toughest immigration opponent isn't the Democrats. It's the courtsDonald Trump's push to reshape US immigration policy repeatedly ran into resistance not from Democrats, but from the courts. From DACA and ...
- India tightens citizenship rules for CAA applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan and BangladeshNew rules require applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh seeking Indian citizenship to declare their passport status. Those ...
- Revised rules for OCI cardholders and minor children holding two passports: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notifiedNew Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Apply...
- Centre fixes OCI card application fee at USD 275, scraps six-month stay ruleThe Indian government has revised OCI card application fees, setting the new OCI card fee at USD 275. Several changes to the application pr...
- Marred by controversy, light on reforms: Nepal's 'super PM' Balen Shah completes one month in officeNepal's new "super Prime Minister" Balendra Shah navigates a challenging first month. Despite an ambitious reform agenda, his government fa...
- State Department order ends passport services at many libraries, raising access concerns for travelersNonprofit public libraries in the US will stop accepting passport applications from February 13, 2026. This policy change by the US State D...
- Maldives bans Israeli passport holders in protest against Gaza warThe Maldives has officially banned Israeli passport holders from entering the country, citing concerns over Israel's actions in Gaza. Presi...
- Birth certificate now mandatory for these passport applicantsFrom October 1, 2023, individuals must provide birth certificates as proof of birth when applying for passports, according to the updated P...
- Bangladesh interim govt revokes ousted PM Sheikh Hasina's diplomatic passportBangladesh's interim government has revoked the diplomatic passports of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina and all former cabinet members ...
- Maldives decides to amend laws to ban Israeli passport holdersMaldivian government decides to ban Israeli passport holders from entering the country amid public anger over Gaza attacks.
- Now, anybody can become a drone pilot, govt relaxes ID proof requirementOne key change is the removal of the mandatory passport requirement for aspiring drone pilots. Instead, individuals can now submit governme...
- Kartarpur corridor opens today; India, Pakistan still sparring over detailsPakistan foreign minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi told media delegation that in keeping with the announcement made earlier by Pakistan PM Imra...
- Citizenship bill: Supreme Court notice to centre on stay for non-muslim immigrantsThe Centre had said in that instance that the bill was intended to help minorities facing prosecution in India’s neighbourhood.
- HC suggests bringing in amendments to Passport RulesIt can also be made clear that till the loan is cleared, passport would not be handed over and in case of failure passport may be temporari...
- Panel suggests Passport Act amendment to prevent borrowers from fleeing outCommittee has suggested amendments in Passport Act under which a persons with “a very high amount of financial risk” would be asked to stay...
- Process for change in date of birth in passport made easyMaking the changes in existing rule, the government has also allowed digitally signed marriage and birth certificates as valid proofs of ma...
- MHA amended Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950 in haste: Tarun GogoiGogoi said MHA has amended the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950 in haste and left several issues unresolved.
- Government increases fees for Passport and related servicesGovernment has decided to increase the Passport and related services fees from Rs 1000 to Rs 1500 under the normal category.
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