China's consumer inflation accelerated to 0.8% in December, the highest since Feb 2023. However, economists warn underlying deflationary pressures from weak demand and industrial overcapacity persist. Read the full analysis.
Ghaziabad's passport office sets a new record, issuing over 3.5 lakh passports in 2025. Key initiatives like the Passport Mobile Van and Melas drive efficiency and reduce pendency for 13 UP districts.
Kolkata Police uncovers a major human trafficking ring using forged Indian passports for Bangladeshis. New verification protocols cause a backlog of over 20,000 applications. Details inside.
Goa Crime Branch arrests a 41-year-old Philippine national for obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents. A local accomplice also held. Details on the charges under Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
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Ahmedabad's Regional Passport Office processed 7.6 lakh applications in 2025, approving 7.4 lakh. Discover the impact of new e-passports, pendency drives, and outreach programs.
Madurai's Regional Passport Office processed a record 2,97,689 applications in 2025, issuing over 1.77 lakh e-passports. Mobile van services and campus camps boosted accessibility. Read more.
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Bengaluru police conducted thorough searches at Koramangala and Lalbagh Road Passport Seva Kendras after a bomb threat email. Authorities have confirmed the threat was a hoax. Read for full details and official response.
IMD data reveals Pune and other Maharashtra districts experiencing unusually dry winter with low humidity and cold air, raising health and air quality concerns. Learn the implications.
Kolkata's Regional Passport Office schedules six special adalats in January to fast-track long-pending passport applications. Book your slot now to avoid delays.
Supreme Court rules passport authorities cannot deny renewal to an accused if courts allow it. Landmark judgment upholds right to life and liberty under Article 21. Details inside.
Immigration officials at Chandigarh airport thwarted an attempt by an Afghan national to fly to Abu Dhabi using a forged Indian passport. Police are probing a larger network.
A 30-year-old from Mehsana was arrested at Delhi's IGIA for returning from the US using a forged passport. The case highlights new immigration fraud trends amid US enforcement. Read the full investigation details.
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Punjab & Haryana High Court cautions against routine passport surrender as bail condition. Justice Sumeet Goel says order must be based on objective threat to justice. Read the full analysis.
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A new Indian Consular Centre in Los Angeles promises faster passport renewals, OCI processing, and visa services for NRIs in California, ending long waits and travel hassles.
Your Indian passport's colour is not random. Discover the official meaning behind blue, maroon, white, and orange passports and who is eligible for each. Read the full guide.
Newly released DOJ files show Jeffrey Epstein had a fake Austrian passport listing Saudi residence, proving he was a flight risk. Discover the shocking details.
The US Justice Department releases 11,000 new Epstein documents, including a fake Austrian passport and a fabricated suicide video. Details on internal friction and heavy redactions inside.
Indian-origin developer Kunal Kushwaha's viral post reveals the exhausting visa bureaucracy Indian passport holders face, impacting work and personal travel globally. Read his full account.
Uttarakhand High Court orders unconditional release of French national Royer Nicole's passport after her acquittal in a drugs case. The court said travel restrictions were no longer justified. Read the full story.
A police constable in Mangaluru's Vittal station suspended for forging documents to help an applicant get a passport and police clearance certificate. Both accused now face serious charges. Read the full details.
A Karnataka police inspector is arrested for forging passport verification documents. The case exposes a serious breach in the passport issuance process. Read the full investigation details.
Indian passport holders can now apply for Chinese visas online via a new system launched by the embassy in Delhi. The digital process simplifies applications for tourist, business, student, and work visas.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must not be automatic. Courts must prove a genuine flight risk. Read the landmark judgment details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Supreme Court rules that govt cannot deny passport renewal to an accused if the trial court gives a no-objection certificate. Liberty is the state's first obligation, says bench.