West Bengal rolls out 500 24x7 cybercrime help desks across stateWest Bengal has launched 24/7 Cybercrime Help Desks in 500 police stations and women's safety initiatives, including a specialized Durga Su...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.25 PM IST
New Zealand may implement stricter immigration rules for IndiansNew Zealand is reportedly set to implement stricter immigration rules specifically targeting Indian nationals, a move that could strain dip...
02 Jul, 2026, 03.58 PM IST
US Justice Department directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' following court rulingThe U.S. Justice Department is now prioritizing investigations into "birth tourism" schemes, directing federal prosecutors to pursue crimin...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.19 AM IST
US visa applicants left in limbo after Kolkata consulate interview disruption creates chaosUS visa applicants in Kolkata faced significant disruption as technical glitches, reportedly due to thunderstorms, halted interviews for tw...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
ITR filing guide: Know when tax return filing is mandatory, who needs to file and who is exemptIndividuals and Hindu Undivided Families (HUFs) are required to file income tax returns (ITR) if their total taxable income before the appl...
29 Jun, 2026, 01.06 PM IST
Mann Ki Baat: PM Modi thanks citizens for supporting calls to curb gold purchases, adopt fuel-saving habits amid West Asia crisisPrime Minister Narendra Modi expressed gratitude to citizens for actively embracing his appeals during West Asia's crisis. He highlighted w...
28 Jun, 2026, 12.09 PM IST
Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
28 Jun, 2026, 11.05 AM IST
52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
28 Jun, 2026, 08.19 AM IST
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
27 Jun, 2026, 06.45 PM IST
5-year Senior citizen FD interest rates up to 8.05%: SBI vs PNB vs HDFC Bank vs other banksSenior citizens seeking secure investments are finding attractive options in fixed deposits, especially for 5-year tenures. Small finance b...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.33 PM IST
Senior citizen mistakenly paid tax on tax-free VRS compensation; wins complete relief from ITAT Chennai on this groundA senior citizen wrongly paid tax on Rs 24 lakh retrenchment compensation received under a BSNL Voluntary Retirement Scheme. Despite a sign...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 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
Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory amid security concerns; urges to avoid non-essential travelIndian nationals are strongly advised to avoid all non-essential travel to Iran until further notice. Those already in the country or needi...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.07 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
Rs 20 lakh investment for senior citizens: SBI FD vs SCSS vs RBI floating rate bond- which pays the highest?Investment options for senior citizens: Senior citizens seeking steady retirement income can choose between Senior Citizens Savings Scheme ...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.31 PM IST
India asks citizens in Iran to avoid non-essential travel despite improved security situationWhile noting recent improvements in Iran's security situation, the Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised its citizens to avoid all non-essen...
24 Jun, 2026, 10.01 AM IST