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Financial changes from July 1, 2026: Check 6 key updates on ITR deadlines, Aadhaar, passport fees, SBI and HDFC Bank credit cardsGet ready for significant financial shifts starting July 1, 2026. Taxpayers face new ITR filing deadlines, while Aadhaar card holders can u...
Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...
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...
Rs 17.25 lakh income of an employee was added as taxable salary despite working in UK; ITAT Delhi gives him relief under India-UK DTAAThe Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) Delhi has ruled that even if a non-resident salaried individual has received any ‘per-diem’ paymen...
Canada rolls out these immigration changes from April 1: What applicants must knowCanada has introduced significant immigration and travel changes effective March 31 and April 1, 2026. These updates include increased pass...
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...
No Real ID yet? Flying through TSA security could now cost you $45 starting Feb. 1TSA is tightening airport security rules starting Feb. 1, 2026. Travelers without a Real ID or approved identification may have to pay a $4...
What Kuwait’s new immigration reforms mean for residents, visitors and employersKuwait has significantly updated its immigration system. Residency permits are now valid for up to 15 years. Visitors can stay for three mo...
Kuwait introduces major hike in residency and visa fees across various categoriesKuwait has significantly increased fees for residency and visa services. New charges for various services, including visit visas and annual...
80 lakh e-passports issued till date; all Indian passports to be chipped by 2035: OfficialsOver 80 lakh e-passports have been issued in India since May 2025, when the country fully switched to the next-generation chipped passports...
Applying for a US visa soon? Key updates every applicant must knowThe US government is tightening visa rules with stricter social media checks, a new integrity fee, and fewer interview waivers. Proposed re...
Europe trip to cost more for some as EU triples digital entry feeStarting in late 2026, visa-free travelers to Europe, including those from the US, UK, Canada, and Indian passport holders with long-term v...
New Zealand passport to pinch your pocket, rising wages and tech costs the reasonsNew Zealand passport fees will increase from May 2, 2025, due to rising production costs, impacting both adult and child applications. Adul...
US introduces new rules for Indians applying for student visasFor those who have recently renewed their passport or acquired a new one due to loss or theft of the old passport, presenting a photocopy o...
British passport application: Major changes likely from February, 6 key pointsBritish passport application cost is likely to increase. Both new applications and passport renewals are subject to the higher prices.
Flying gets costlier: After airfares, aviation security fees also hiked from April 1The new rates will be applicable on tickets issued from April 1, 2021. In the last 1.5 months, airfare bands for domestic flights have been...
Cases of illegal migrants seeking passport on the riseThe regional passport office is closely coordinating with central and state agencies to take immediate action against such cases.
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.
Fees for passports & visas, traffic penalties to go upGet ready to pay more for passport fee, visa, traffic challans, official publications, registration fees and other services govt provides.
- Govt plans to rope in private cos for passport project
Obtaining a passport is set to become a lot more easier soon. The government on Thursday decided to outsource the front-end activities of i...