West Bengal launches crackdown on fake birth, death certificatesWest Bengal is conducting statewide raids to eliminate fake birth and death certificates. Officials are verifying and digitizing old birth ...
24 Jul, 2026, 12.12 AM IST
French youth social media ban meets age check conundrumFrance's parliament is weighing a social media ban for under-15s, following in the footsteps of Australia and Indonesia, although enforceme...
21 Jul, 2026, 08.32 AM IST
Forgot your Income Tax e-filing password? Here's how to reset it without access to your registered mobile numberTaxpayers can reset their Income Tax e-filing portal passwords without a registered mobile number. Options include using a Digital Signatur...
10 Jul, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
Thailand to launch new app allowing foreign travellers to register before arrivalThailand is introducing a new mobile application for foreign visitors. This app will allow travelers to submit their arrival details before...
08 Jun, 2026, 02.00 PM IST
Fast-track immigration in India: Eligibility, registration and key details explainedIndia's Fast Track Immigration-Trusted Traveller Programme is now operational at 13 airports, allowing eligible Indian citizens and OCI car...
20 Apr, 2026, 10.11 AM IST
Lost or damaged your Indian passport abroad? Here’s what to doIf an Indian passport is lost or damaged abroad, immediate action is crucial. Travelers should promptly file a police report and contact th...
21 Aug, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
Landing in the UAE? Here’s how to skip the long immigration queueTo avoid long immigration queues in the UAE, especially during peak travel in August, travellers can leverage technology-based services. Th...
14 Aug, 2025, 10.52 AM IST
Gave up your Indian citizenship? Here’s a step-by-step guide to getting your OCI cardIndians who surrendered their passports for foreign citizenship can apply for an OCI card. The online application requires personal and pas...
05 Aug, 2025, 11.59 PM IST
Inside India's e-Passport: What it is, how does it work, and why does it matterThe Indian government has introduced e-passports to enhance security and modernize international travel documents. These biometric passport...
25 Jun, 2025, 04.56 PM IST
LIC launches online facility for policy premium payment through WhatsApp BotLIC introduced a WhatsApp bot service on May 9, 2025, enabling policyholders to pay premiums online. Customers registered on the LIC portal...
10 May, 2025, 05.17 PM IST
Sam Altman's rebranded Worldcoin ramps up iris-scanning crypto projectWorld Network, which is facing scrutiny over its data collection, introduced a new version of its orb iris-scanning device at an event in S...
18 Oct, 2024, 10.14 AM IST
Indian Embassy in Beijing asks all Indian nationals to register to avail its servicesThe Indian Embassy in Beijing has advised all Indian nationals residing in China to register with the mission. This registration will be ne...
26 Sep, 2024, 09.37 PM IST
Finland becomes first country in the world to launch digital passportsThe initiative, launched in collaboration with Finnair, the Finnish police, and Finavia, aims to enhance travel technology and security mea...
03 Oct, 2023, 11.14 AM IST
Kyzo review: This app makes it easy to store and access digital versions of important documentsJust select the document and scan it using the built-in scanner of the app.
04 May, 2019, 11.00 PM IST
Why immigration process will soon be a breeze for you at IGIThe technology, already adopted at several airports abroad, will be introduced on a trial basis and could reduce waiting time to as little ...
21 Mar, 2018, 10.24 AM IST
Aadhaar or PAN compulsory for new registration on LIC websiteThe various e-services on the LIC's customer portal are now available with a new user interface and an improved navigation.
12 Jan, 2018, 12.41 PM IST
- Steep hike in passport fees
NEW DELHI: The government on Thursday announced a steep hike in passport fee with applicants for ordinary new passports having to pay Rs 1,...
28 Mar, 2002, 06.38 PM IST