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Kerala-born Alhind to handle visa, passport & consular matters for Indians in UAEKerala's Alhind Tours and Travels LLC is set to become the sole outsourced provider for Indian passport, visa, and consular services across...
More than just a document? India’s passport boom, in numbersThe external affairs ministry has reiterated that a passport is only a travel document and not proof of citizenship, a clarification that t...
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...
'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...
Seamless passport service serves as engine for prosperous, Viksit Bharat: JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar declared passport delivery "truly democratised," highlighting its swiftness and accessibility. He no...
'Indian diplomacy works 24/7 for nation': EAM Jaishankar shares foreign policy transformations in last 12 yearsExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Tuesday shared key transformations in India's foreign policy and the Ministry of External Affairs...
BLS International shares soar 9% as Q4 PAT jumps 29% YoY to Rs 187 croreBLS International shares rose sharply on Wednesday after the company posted a strong Q4FY26 performance, with net profit rising 29% YoY to ...
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 ...
Dubai issues over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of skilled professionalsDubai has issued over 167,000 Golden Visas to families of specialized professionals since 2021, underscoring its commitment to attracting g...
Sebi eases onboarding norms for foreign portfolio investorsThe Securities and Exchange Board of India has simplified rules for foreign investors. This eases the process of obtaining PAN cards for ov...
Sebi, CBDT ease PAN rules for foreign investors after onboarding concernsSebi and CBDT relaxed PAN compliance requirements for foreign portfolio investors after concerns over complex onboarding rules. The clarifi...
Pawan Khera questioned again in Guwahati over case filed by Assam CM Sarma’s wifeSenior Congress leader Pawan Khera is being questioned by Assam Police for a second day. The questioning relates to defamation cases filed ...
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...
Pawan Khera gets bail: Himanta Biswa Sarma says guilty will face action over 'false documents' remarkThe Supreme Court's recent decision to grant anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera marks a pivotal moment in a case that ignited...
BLS International loses key contract in UAE; Indian Embassy appoints new firmBLS International has lost its UAE consular services contract, with Alhind Tours and Travels set to take over passport, visa and related se...
Dubai Residential Visa: You no longer need minimum 7.5 lakh Dirhams to buy a property, Dubai Land Department makes Visa rules easierDubai has removed the minimum property purchase value for sole owners seeking a two-year real estate investor residency visa. For jointly o...
India revises OCI rules: What applicants need to know about stricter compliance, wider eligibility & moreIndia has revised its OCI program with expanded eligibility, now including fifth and sixth-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka. Th...
Dola's arrest reflects strength of India-Turkiye partnership on terror & transnational criminal networksIndia and Turkiye's security cooperation remains strong, evidenced by the recent swift deportation of narco-trafficker Salim Ismailbhai Dol...
Guwahati court denies non-bailable arrest warrant against Congress leader Pawan KheraThe order was passed by the Chief Judicial Magistrate (CJM), Kamrup Metro, on April 7, a day before Khera applied for anticipatory bail bef...