Bengaluru introduces passport-style centres for e-khata services. Officials report only 3,252 applications for 'B' to 'A' khata conversion, citing public awareness gaps. Learn more about the new initiative.
A 57-year-old in Udupi lost Rs 10.7 lakh after downloading a malicious APK file sent via WhatsApp. Cyber police have registered a case. Learn how to protect yourself from such cyber fraud.
UAE introduces unified renewal for passports & Emirates ID, slashing processing time by 50% and calls by 40%. A major step in the 'Zero Bureaucracy' initiative. Read more.
A Punjab man's attempt to cross into Nepal using a forged Singaporean passport was foiled by alert immigration officers at Sonauli. The suspect has a decades-long history of deception.
Pune's Regional Passport Office holds an open house on Dec 10 to resolve applicant grievances. Register via email with file details. Get direct access to officers.
Rampur court sentences ex-SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan to 7 years imprisonment for dual passport forgery. Details on the case, charges, and political fallout inside.
Rampur court sentences Abdullah Azam Khan to seven years imprisonment for using forged documents to obtain a passport. This is his third conviction, with 40 cases still pending. Read the full details.
Abdullah Azam Khan, son of SP leader Azam Khan, sentenced to 7 years imprisonment and fined ₹50,000 in a fake passport case by a Rampur court. Read the full details.
A Delhi court finds prima facie evidence to frame charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for concealing criminal history in passport applications. The case will proceed on Jan 13, 2026.
Bihar's Transport Secretary Raj Kumar vows strict action for pending files, stresses transparency & field visits. Read about the department's new directives for citizen services.
Mumbai Crime Branch raids 9 travel agents in Nagpada for duping people with fake foreign job offers. 238 passports seized, 2 arrested. Read the full investigation details.
Indian citizens can now securely access and share their passport verification records directly via DigiLocker. This digital initiative streamlines processes for employment, education, and more.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
A crucial file related to a biopic on social reformer Mahatma Jyotirao Phule goes missing from Maharashtra's Mantralaya. Police launch an investigation under the Public Records Act. Details inside.
Delhi court directs framing of charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for allegedly procuring passports using false information. Read the latest developments in the long-running legal saga.
Senior royal insiders fear Andrew Windsor may attempt to leave the UK as new scrutiny over his Jeffrey Epstein ties intensifies. Pressure grows for him to surrender his passport. Watch for details.
Chennai police arrested a Bangladeshi and a Sri Lankan national for obtaining Indian passports using forged documents. Read the full details of the immigration fraud case.
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Allahabad High Court denies bail to Chinese national Xue Fei in forgery case, highlighting lack of India-China extradition treaty and threat to economic security. Read the full details.
Banaras Locomotive Works initiates major file digitization drive under Railway Board directives. Initiative aims to boost efficiency, transparency and work culture. Read more about this Digital India milestone.
Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions and Afghan visa issuance after shooting near White House leaves National Guard member dead. Details on investigation and immigration crackdown.
Fatehabad police arrest father-son duo for creating forged passports. One suspect using fake passport currently in New Zealand. Investigation ongoing to uncover entire network.
Delhi Police arrests Harsimran, deported from Thailand, linked to Goldy Dhillon. The gangster used fake passport for international operations. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police arrest wanted gangster Harsimran, close aide of Goldy Dhillon, deported from Bangkok for fleeing India on fake passport. Faces 23 criminal cases including murder.
Kolkata's Anandapur Passport Seva Kendra introduces S-token system & DigiLocker fast-track for senior citizens & parents. Learn how to cut your wait time. Apply now!
UAE suspends visas for ordinary Pakistani passport holders, considering full ban. Only blue passport officials get visas amid security concerns. Learn the latest developments.
UAE suspends visas for Pakistani citizens over security concerns. Senior official reveals near-total ban avoided. Learn how this impacts bilateral relations and travel.
Gujarat High Court directs passport office to renew an NRI's passport within 4 weeks, preventing his deportation from Kuwait over a rash driving FIR. Read the full story.
India protests China after Prema Thongdok from Arunachal Pradesh detained 18 hours at Shanghai airport. Chinese officials claimed her passport invalid as 'Arunachal not in India'. Read full details.
India protests China's detention of Arunachal woman for 18 hours at Shanghai airport. MEA asserts state's integral status. Read about the diplomatic standoff.