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 ...
19 May, 2026, 08.57 AM IST
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...
02 May, 2026, 12.49 PM IST
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...
28 Apr, 2026, 08.14 PM IST
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...
27 Apr, 2026, 04.31 PM IST
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...
16 Feb, 2026, 10.37 AM IST
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...
16 Apr, 2025, 10.10 PM IST
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...
04 Mar, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
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 ...
23 Aug, 2024, 03.04 PM IST
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.
02 Jun, 2024, 09.57 PM IST
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...
06 Oct, 2023, 03.07 PM IST
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...
09 Nov, 2019, 05.59 PM IST
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.
28 Feb, 2019, 09.54 AM IST
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...
31 Dec, 2018, 07.27 PM IST
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...
07 Aug, 2018, 01.49 PM IST
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...
11 Dec, 2016, 01.35 PM IST
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.
17 Oct, 2015, 04.26 PM IST
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.
29 Sep, 2012, 12.56 AM IST