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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...
'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...
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...
Iran Prez invites PM Modi to state funeral of Ayatollah KhameneiThe function, delayed due to the conflict, will begin with the body lying in state at Tehran's Grand Mosalla complex. The erstwhile Supreme...
German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...
SC seeks ECI, Centre responses on plea against Aadhaar use beyond identity proofThe Supreme Court is examining a plea to ensure Aadhaar is used solely for identity verification. The petition argues its use for citizensh...
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 ...
JoSAA Counselling 2026: Date, registration, step-by-step process, documents required & complete admission guideJoSAA counselling for IITs, NITs, and IIITs admissions will begin soon. Registration opens on June 2, 2026. The JEE Advanced Result 2026 is...
"My children only speak Japanese": Indian restaurant owner breaks down after 30 years in Japan, told to leave. Watch emotional videoManish Kumar, who has lived in Japan for over three decades now, faces deportation after his business visa renewal was denied under new, st...
Supreme Court to hear on May 4 PIL seeking stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar to adolescents, adultsThe Supreme Court will hear a plea on Monday concerning Aadhaar card issuance. The petition seeks new Aadhaar cards only for children up to...
When Digital India meets a dead endA man's desperate act to claim his sister's money highlights a stark reality. India's digital progress leaves many behind. Marginalized cit...
No French, No civic test: France’s exam‑free Visiteur visa Indian HNIs are quietly using as a first step to EU residencyFrance's 2026 immigration reforms, including civic exams and language tests, have caused concern for many. However, the financially indepen...
Used car loan eligibility explained: Who can apply and what you needIndians are increasingly opting for pre-owned cars due to affordability and practicality. Understanding used car loan eligibility, includin...
PIL in SC seeks stringent guidelines for issuing Aadhaar cards to adolescents, adultsA Public Interest Litigation filed in the Supreme Court demands new Aadhaar cards be issued only to children under six. The petition also c...
ECI's special Bihar revision & new Enumeration Form in alignment with Citizenship Act, 2003The Election Commission aligns its Special Intensive Revision with the 2003 Citizenship Act. This act requires specific parental citizenshi...
Voters to now provide proof of citizenship starting with Bihar electionsThe Election Commission introduces new rules for voter enrollment. Voters enrolled after 2003-04 must now provide proof of citizenship. Thi...
New NPS account closure rules: PFRDA issues rules to close NPS accounts for these accountholdersPFRDA has introduced new directives for NPS subscribers who renounce Indian citizenship without obtaining an OCI card. These individuals mu...
A complete guide to renouncing foreign citizenships and acquiring Indian citizenshipCitizenship of India by naturalization may be acquired by a foreign national (not being an illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in I...
Prove you are Indian, asks MHA before disclosing Ishrat probe panel detailsIn a rare instance, the Home Ministry has asked an RTI applicant to prove he is an Indian before disclosing details about the one-member pa...
Passport alone no proof of citizenship: Bombay High CourtA birth certificate, passport or even an Aadhaar card may not be enough to prove that you are an Indian citizen if you were born after July...