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.
Rajasthan Police's ANTF arrested four smugglers, seizing 20.8 kg opium milk & 8 quintals poppy husk in Sikar & Bikaner. A sophisticated interstate network is uncovered. Read the full investigation details.
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.
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.
DRI intercepts 3 passengers from Thailand at Lucknow airport, seizing 12.7 kg of hydroponic cannabis. Total narcotics seized at airport crosses 75 kg in six months. Read 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.
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.
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.
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.
Punjab Police bust major drug trafficking module in Mohali, seizing 5 kg heroin worth crores. Three suspects arrested in intelligence-led operation. Details inside.
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.
2025 Henley Passport Index exposes global travel inequality: Afghanistan ranks last with only 24 visa-free destinations while over 25 countries score below 50.
Prema Wangjom Thongdok faced 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport after Chinese officials declared her Indian passport invalid due to Arunachal birthplace. Read the full story.