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Passport service charges to rise by up to 139% from July 1, 2026: Check revised fees for fresh passports, renewals and tatkal servicesPassport application fees are set to rise significantly from July 1, 2026. Both regular and Tatkaal applications for new passports, reissue...- 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...
- Systemic assault on civil society: Congress' Venugopal writes to PM on amendments to FCRA rulesCongress leader K.C. Venugopal has strongly criticized the government's new Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act rules, calling them a "sy...
- Sarvam gets state backing; Andy Jassy’s India visitHappy Thursday! The Indian government may soon end up taking a stake in Sarvam AI. This and more in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
- Finance ministry, NFRA officials brief Par panel on corporate laws amendment billParliament's joint committee received briefings on the Corporate Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2026, from Finance Ministry officials and the Natio...
- MoS George Kurian's resignation fuels Cabinet rejig buzzUnion Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian has resigned, sparking speculation of a Cabinet reshuffle. His Rajya Sabha term ...
- Japan PM Takaichi’s Guwahati visit cancelled, confirms Assam CM Himanta Biswa SarmaJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's planned visit to Guwahati for summit talks with PM Modi has been cancelled, with the event now shi...
- Only because of Modi I became Union Minister, says George KurianBJP leader George Kurian attributed his Union Minister position to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's leadership, expressing gratitude for the ...
- Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs George Kurian resigns; President Droupadi Murmu accepts resignationUnion Minister of State for Minority Affairs, George Kurian, has stepped down from the council of ministers following the conclusion of his...
- Government unveils Haj Policy 2027, invites applications from prospective pilgrimsThe Haj Policy 2027 carries forward the Minority Affairs Ministry's sustained efforts to make the pilgrimage more comfortable, safe and dig...
- 'No locus standi': India rejects Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari's remarks as 'absurd' and 'political attack'India has firmly rejected Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari's recent comments, deeming them "unwarranted" and stating he lacks the stand...
- Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
- Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to KashmirSrinagar Airport faces potential flight disruptions from July to October 2026 due to proposed Indian Air Force runway maintenance. Operatio...
- Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
- Govt amends immigration rules: 180-day registration window relaxed, online appeals introducedNew rules for foreigners in India are now in effect. Those on visas for 180 days or less must register before their visa expires to stay lo...
- Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...
- Supreme Court order clouds opposition planks amid electoral meltdownThe Supreme Court's backing of the Special Summary Revision (SIR) has weakened the Opposition's strategy to challenge India's electoral int...
- Bengal asks districts to build ‘holding centres’ for illegal foreigners as anti-infiltration drive gathers paceWest Bengal is setting up holding centers for suspected illegal foreigners and foreign prisoners. This move institutionalizes the state's '...
- Parle Melody: The ₹1 soft power twist Modi served to Meloni and the worldPrime Minister Modi's gift of a Parle Melody toffee to Italy's Giorgia Meloni symbolised India's evolving soft power. Beyond traditional ex...
- 'Vibrant Democracy': India trashes allegations on declining minority rights, media freedomIndia has strongly refuted claims of diminishing media freedom and minority rights. Officials state the nation is a thriving democracy ensu...
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