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- India
Govt notifies changes to Citizenship Rules; focus on OCI registration
New Delhi: The Union Home Ministry on Thursday, April 30, notified changes to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, introducing a digital shift across various processes for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cardholders and…
- Middle East
Job openings in UAE for Indian passport and visa service roles
Looking to build a career in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Indian passport and visa service operations? A new recruitment drive could offer that opportunity. Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd…
- Middle East
Alhind wins UAE contract for Indian passport and visa services, replacing BLS
Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon use a new provider for passport renewals, visa applications and other consular services after Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd…
- Telangana
NOC key for passport, says Telangana HC in minister Adluri Laxman Kumar case
Hyderabad: The Telangana High Court has directed the Passport Authority to consider issuing a passport to minister Adluri Laxman Kumar, subject to submission of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the court…
- Hyderabad
‘Pak-born’ Hyderabad man produces Indian passport in HC, raises questions
Hyderabad: In a dramatic turn before the Telangana High Court, a 35-year-old man from Yakutpura, described by authorities as Pakistan-born, produced an Indian passport during appeal proceedings despite repeatedly claiming he had…
- Hyderabad
7-month passport delay separates Hyderabad woman from Yemeni children
Hyderabad: Ayesha Begum, a Hyderabadi married to a Yemeni citizen and a mother of four, has been waiting for over seven months for a new passport, delaying her reunion with her family.…
- India
Nepali woman held with fake Indian passport at Mumbai airport
Mumbai: Police have arrested a woman of Nepali origin at Mumbai international airport for trying to travel to Oman by allegedly using a forged Indian passport, an official said. The woman approached…
- Middle East
Indian expats in Dubai face stricter passport photo requirements from Sept
Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai has introduced new passport photograph requirements for Indian expats, set to take effect from September 1. The updated guidelines align with International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)…
- Middle East
Indian Embassy in Kuwait announces new passport photo rules
Kuwait City: The Indian Embassy in Kuwait has announced that starting September 1, 2025, only International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO)-compliant passport photographs will be accepted for passport applications. The embassy issued the…
- Hyderabad
RPOs in Hyderabad, other cities begin issuing e-passports
Hyderabad: The Regional Passport Offices (RPOs) in Hyderabad and various other cities have started issuing advanced e-passports to Indian citizens. The initiative which is part of the Passport Seva Programme (PSP) Version…
- India
Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Lalit Modi’s passport
Port Vila: Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat on Monday directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the passport issued to former Indian Premier League (IPL) founder Lalit Modi, saying that the fugitive was…
- Middle East
Indian Embassy to open 14 new passport centres across UAE
In a significant move, the Indian missions announced a plan to establish a new unified service centre under the Indian Consular Application Centre (ICAC) to enhance their consular services for Indian expatriates…
- India
Indian passport weakest among G-20 nations in global index: Report
India’s position in the latest Henley Passport index dipped from 80 in 2024 to 85 in 2025, continuing the downward trend for the country’s passport strength. While the national media has been…
- Telangana
HC rules on applicant’s passport renewal amid pending criminal case
Hyderabad: A two-judge panel of the Telangana High Court addressed a Central Government writ appeal concerning the renewal of a passport for an individual named Mahendra Kumar Agarwal. The issue at hand…
- India
Visa-on-arrival in UAE for Indians: Know eligibility, other details for travel
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has recently launched a visa-on-arrival facility for Indian citizens, simplifying travel for those holding ordinary passports. This initiative allows eligible visitors to obtain a visa upon…
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