West Bengal: Malda, Murshidabad get first 'illegal immigrants’ holding centres for suspected Bangladeshis & RohingyasWest Bengal has opened its first holding centres in Malda and Murshidabad to house suspected illegal Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingya de...
26 May, 2026, 10.23 AM IST
Madhya Pradesh HC allows second postmortem of Twisha Sharma, say her family membersThe Madhya Pradesh High Court has allowed a second postmortem for Twisha Sharma. Sharma, a model and actor, was found dead at her Bhopal ho...
22 May, 2026, 04.08 PM 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
Passport renewal can’t be blocked on suspicion, it's a legal right: High CourtPassport holders facing legal issues have received significant relief. The Allahabad High Court has ruled that authorities cannot deny pass...
10 Apr, 2026, 05.13 PM IST
Persecuted Hindus, Sikhs, Jains from Afghanistan, B'desh, Pak who entered India up to 2024 to be allowed to stay: MHAIndia's Home Ministry makes a significant announcement. Minorities from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan can stay without travel docum...
03 Sep, 2025, 05.21 PM IST
US stops third-party passport collection; all Indian applicants must collect in personStarting August 1, 2025, the U.S. Embassy will require in-person passport and visa document collection in India, ending third-party pickups...
08 Aug, 2025, 01.34 PM IST
What are the documents required for an Indian passport?To apply for an Indian passport—new, renewal, reissue, or Tatkaal—you must submit valid ID, address, and birth proof such as Aadhaar, PAN, ...
09 Jun, 2025, 09.40 PM IST
How minors can apply for a PAN card; is the process different if you are an NRI minor? Here’s a step-by-step guideThe Income Tax Department emphasizes the importance of PAN. Minors, including NRIs, can obtain a PAN card through their parents or guardian...
10 May, 2025, 04.05 PM IST
Minor's right to hold passport can't be taken away due to dispute between parents: HCThe Bombay High Court directed the Pune Regional Passport Office to issue a passport to a 17-year-old girl within two weeks, asserting that...
09 Jan, 2025, 02.57 PM IST
NRIs must use new forms to enroll for Aadhaar nowThe Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued a notification modifying the Aadhaar (Enrolment and Update) Rules.
19 Jan, 2024, 10.58 AM IST
How to apply for a minor's passport online in India: Step-by-Step GuideIn India, the process for applying for a minor's passport has become much easier in recent years, thanks to the ability to apply for one on...
20 Apr, 2023, 12.12 PM IST
Aadhaar card for children of NRIs: How to apply, documents required; step-by-step guideDo note that for NRI applicants, a valid Indian passport is required as proof of identity (PoI). According to the list of papers that UIDA ...
24 Feb, 2023, 02.34 PM IST
Visa norms eased for non-Muslims from Pakistan, BangladeshThe decision has been taken under Passport (Entry into India) Act, 1920 and Foreigners Act, 1946, and notified in the official gazette.
08 Sep, 2015, 11.11 AM IST
India to allow minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh to stay without papersIndia decided to allow minority refugees from Bangladesh and Pakistan to stay in this country even after expiry of their visas on humanitar...
07 Sep, 2015, 09.56 PM IST
New software has simplified passport application process: Regional Passport OfficerThe introduction of a new software has simplified the passport application process in the country- Swati Kulkarni
13 Dec, 2014, 03.42 PM IST
Government announces concessions for refugees from Pakistan, AfghanistanThe eligible applicants who were facing difficulties in submitting online applications can now submit the same manually along with their pa...
13 Nov, 2014, 02.56 PM IST
Now, get a new passport in 30 daysIn addition to this, all regional passport offices have been directed to introduce walk-in facilities to smoothen the process submission of...
21 Aug, 2012, 03.39 PM IST