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...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
'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...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Passport is travel document, was never citizenship proof: MEAIndia's passport services have seen a massive expansion, with 1.5 crore services delivered last year and processing times now averaging six...
25 Jun, 2026, 07.50 PM IST
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...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
India pushes for inclusive migration, stronger anti-trafficking laws at UNGAIn its pursuit of a more humane migration policy, India is developing a framework that embraces an inclusive ethos while confronting issues...
08 May, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
MEA rolls out upgraded Passport Seva 2.0 and e-Passports for citizens in India and abroadThe Ministry of External Affairs has successfully launched Passport Seva Programme V2.0 and Global Passport Seva Programme V2.0. These upgr...
13 Nov, 2025, 08.16 AM IST
Jaishankar launches Passport Seva 2.0, rolls out e-Passports nationwide on Passport Seva DivasExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar announced the nationwide rollout of e-Passports and advancements to the Passport Seva Programme on P...
25 Jun, 2025, 05.26 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
Passport Seva portal down: Services across India disrupted as applicants face long delaysPassport Seva Portal Down: Widespread server issues crippled the Passport Seva Portal on Thursday, causing significant disruptions at Passp...
20 Jun, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
Passport Seva Kendras at post offices to be increased to 600 by 2028-29India's passport services are expanding. The government and post offices renewed their partnership. They will open more Passport Seva Kendr...
05 Dec, 2024, 10.31 PM IST
Why is Passport Seva trending? What’s the issue with the portal?The Passport Seva portal experienced a significant spike in searches due to its unavailability from August 29 to September 2 for technical ...
04 Sep, 2024, 03.10 PM IST
Over 14 lakh visa applications submitted monthly in 2023: EAM Jaishankar on Passport Seva DivasExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar highlighted the Ministry's accomplishment of providing 1.65 crore passport-related services to India...
24 Jun, 2024, 02.01 PM IST
E-passports with chips soon? Jaishankar announces Passport Seva Programme 2.0India is set to launch the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version 2.0, which will include new and upgraded e-passports to enable enhanced pa...
24 Jun, 2023, 03.38 PM IST
'DigiLocker' for MEA's 'Passport Seva' launchedSpeaking at the event, the minister of state for external affairs said the "Passport Seva Programme" has brought in huge transformation tow...
19 Feb, 2021, 10.57 PM IST
India to open 'Passport Seva Kendras' in each 543 parliamentary constituencies: V K SinghThe government is trying to ensure that Indian citizens do not face any difficulty in obtaining their passports whether in India or abroad,...
22 Nov, 2018, 04.28 PM IST
Here's how you can now get a passport from anywhere in IndiaA mobile app mPassport Seva for Android and iOS was also launched by Sushma Swaraj making it easier for applying, paying and scheduling an ...
27 Jun, 2018, 01.41 PM IST
Now, apply for passport through smartphonesApplicants will soon be able to apply for passports through their smart phones, a senior official said today.
24 Jul, 2013, 05.02 PM IST