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...
25 Jun, 2026, 11.58 PM IST
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
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...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.22 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 not proof of citizenship? The 2,500-year-old history behind the travel documentA recent government clarification in India, stating passports aren't conclusive proof of citizenship, has ignited interest in the document'...
25 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
Donald Trump cancels housing bill signing to pressure Republicans on voting billPresident Trump has postponed a housing bill signing to push Republican senators for passage of his voting restrictions, the SAVE America A...
24 Jun, 2026, 09.22 PM IST
Chinese tech, investments welcome, but trade opening needs caution: CII PresidentChinese investments and technology are welcome in India, but a cautious approach is needed for trade, according to CII President R Mukundan...
23 Jun, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
75 Indian students awarded Erasmus+ scholarships; EU-India Student Ambassadors' Network launchedThe EU has launched a new Student Ambassadors' Network involving 40 students from 20 Indian universities to promote European academic and r...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.48 PM IST
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
22 Jun, 2026, 07.11 PM IST
Brexit at 10: How Britain's financial sector recovered and evolvedPost-Brexit, London's financial landscape has witnessed a decline in its global market influence and workforce numbers. While some position...
21 Jun, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
IndAI sovereignty, a fable: Frontier AI is now a geopolitical tool — India must leverage its market accessibilityIndia faces a critical juncture as powerful AI models are restricted by the US. This move impacts the security of India's digital infrastru...
18 Jun, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you...' Life lessons on why experiences matter more than possessionsMoroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta's famous quote highlights the transformative power of travel. Journeys leave one...
12 Jun, 2026, 04.44 PM IST
India warns citizens in Canada against fraud callers claiming to be consulate officialsIndian citizens in Canada are receiving scam calls. Fraudsters are pretending to be consulate officials. They are asking for personal infor...
12 Jun, 2026, 03.24 PM IST
India warns citizens in Canada against fraudsters posing as consulate officialsIndian nationals in Canada are warned by the Consulate General of India in Toronto about fraudulent calls. Scammers are impersonating consu...
11 Jun, 2026, 10.27 AM IST
Tourism and hotel sector stocks: Time for a correction in business? Are analysts getting it wrong? 15 stocks from the ecosystemThe Indian hotel and tourism ecosystem has benefitted from the post-Covid travel urge. Occupancies were high, room rates firm, supply is, i...
10 Jun, 2026, 02.24 PM IST
Trump's toughest immigration opponent isn't the Democrats. It's the courtsDonald Trump's push to reshape US immigration policy repeatedly ran into resistance not from Democrats, but from the courts. From DACA and ...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
Hold senior bureaucrats accountable for lapses: Allahabad High Court to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi AdityanathThe Allahabad High Court has called for accountability from senior bureaucrats from Uttar Pradesh. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has been ...
05 Jun, 2026, 11.57 AM IST