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.
Gujarat High Court grants conditional bail to a man, born to Bangladeshi parents, in a forgery case, noting he prima facie established his Indian identity. Read the details.
Nearly 30,000 Goans have surrendered Indian passports for foreign nationality, mainly Portuguese, in 10 years. Now, their parents face EC scrutiny over electoral rolls. Read the full story.
Nearly 30,000 Goans acquired foreign nationality, leading to Election Commission scrutiny of their parents' voting rights. Special intensive revision of electoral rolls underway ahead of assembly polls.
Planning a hassle-free international trip in 2026? Discover 8 countries where Indian passport holders can travel visa-free, including entry rules, flight costs, and best times to visit. Start planning your adventure now!
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.
Is your earwax yellow, black, or flaky? Discover what different earwax colours and textures reveal about your health. Learn safe removal tips and when to see a doctor.
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.
Planning a trip in 2026? Avoid visa denials & travel hiccups with this guide to 6 crucial passport rules for Portugal, Denmark, US, Bhutan & more. Make your holiday stress-free!
Explore Caño Cristales, Colombia's 'River of Five Colours'. Learn about its unique aquatic plant, best time to visit (June-Nov), and how to plan your journey to this natural wonder.
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.
Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu credits PM Modi for India's improved global image, sparking online debate on tourism and passport strength as real metrics.
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.
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.
Indian cricketer Ishan Kishan's bag containing his passport and cash was lost and miraculously found in Mumbai. Read the full story of the recovery.
Ahmedabad court refuses bail to Bangladeshi national caught with fake Indian passport at airport. Details on the case, arguments, and judge's ruling inside.
Supreme Court rules right to travel abroad & hold a passport are facets of personal liberty under Article 21. Landmark judgment impacts passport impoundment cases. Read details.
A US woman's dog chewed her passport just before an overseas trip. Her viral video mixes panic and humour, offering crucial advice for travellers. Read her story and learn how to avoid a travel disaster.