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Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
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After 10 Years In Canada, Couple Returns To India As Overseas Citizens, Shares Insights On Jobs And Taxes
An OCI functions as a lifelong visa, allowing individuals to live and work in the country indefinitely without the need for periodic renewals.
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No Homecoming For Criminals? India Tightens Overseas Citizen Card Rule
India has tightened its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules, which allow Indian-origin foreign nationals to visit India without any visa.
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Indian-Americans Welcome New Rules On Overseas Citizens of India Cards
Indian-Americans have welcomed the Indian government's decision to simplify the process of maintaining Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, saying more overseas citizens will now opt for this form of residency.
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Government Simplifies Renewal Of OCI Cards
Rules for issuing OCI (overseas citizen of India) cards have been simplified by the Home Ministry - an individual registered as an OCI cardholder after turning 20 now does not need a new card on issue of a fresh passport
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OCI Need Permission For "Tabligh, Journalistic Activities": Home Ministry
OCI card-holders will need special permission if they want to take up any missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, the Home Ministry has said in rules for overseas Indians seeking visas.
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In Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Tough Rules For Overseas Indians (OCI)
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which is to be tabled in parliament on Monday, includes provisions like one that allows cancellation of registrations of Overseas Citizen of India who violate provisions of the Act "or any other notified law"
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Foreign Students Can Directly Take JEE Advanced (IIT Entrance Exam)
This new rule also applies to OCI card holders who have the Overseas Citizenship of India.
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For Israelis of Indian Origin, PM Modi Makes An Exception In Overseas Citizenship of India Card Rules
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Israelis of Indian origin would get the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards even if they have served in the Israeli Defence Forces, making an exception to a rule that his government had strongly backed last year. OCI cards facilitate visa-free travel to India, give holders rights of residency and...
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Jews From India Played Key Role In Israel's Development: PM's Top Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Israel, addressed the Indian community at the Tel Aviv Convention Center on Wednesday evening and announced that rules have been eased for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards for people of Indian origin in Israel. In more good news for Indians there, he also announced a new Delhi-Mumbai...
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PM Modi Announces New Flight To Israel, Rules Eased For OCI Cards: 10 Updates
Hours after India and Israel elevated their ties to a "strategic partnership", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a direct Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv flight and simplified rules for getting Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, drawing loud cheers from the 5000-strong crowd of Indians at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre. It was for the ...
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Centre Updates Citizenship Rules, Tightens Dual Passport Norms For Minors
The changes, known as the Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026, introduce a slew of online initiatives for OCI cardholders, including a digital application and renunciation process.
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After 10 Years In Canada, Couple Returns To India As Overseas Citizens, Shares Insights On Jobs And Taxes
An OCI functions as a lifelong visa, allowing individuals to live and work in the country indefinitely without the need for periodic renewals.
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No Homecoming For Criminals? India Tightens Overseas Citizen Card Rule
India has tightened its Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card rules, which allow Indian-origin foreign nationals to visit India without any visa.
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Indian-Americans Welcome New Rules On Overseas Citizens of India Cards
Indian-Americans have welcomed the Indian government's decision to simplify the process of maintaining Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) cards, saying more overseas citizens will now opt for this form of residency.
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Government Simplifies Renewal Of OCI Cards
Rules for issuing OCI (overseas citizen of India) cards have been simplified by the Home Ministry - an individual registered as an OCI cardholder after turning 20 now does not need a new card on issue of a fresh passport
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OCI Need Permission For "Tabligh, Journalistic Activities": Home Ministry
OCI card-holders will need special permission if they want to take up any missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, the Home Ministry has said in rules for overseas Indians seeking visas.
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In Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, Tough Rules For Overseas Indians (OCI)
The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, which is to be tabled in parliament on Monday, includes provisions like one that allows cancellation of registrations of Overseas Citizen of India who violate provisions of the Act "or any other notified law"
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Foreign Students Can Directly Take JEE Advanced (IIT Entrance Exam)
This new rule also applies to OCI card holders who have the Overseas Citizenship of India.
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For Israelis of Indian Origin, PM Modi Makes An Exception In Overseas Citizenship of India Card Rules
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said Israelis of Indian origin would get the Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards even if they have served in the Israeli Defence Forces, making an exception to a rule that his government had strongly backed last year. OCI cards facilitate visa-free travel to India, give holders rights of residency and...
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Jews From India Played Key Role In Israel's Development: PM's Top Quotes
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is on a three-day visit to Israel, addressed the Indian community at the Tel Aviv Convention Center on Wednesday evening and announced that rules have been eased for Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards for people of Indian origin in Israel. In more good news for Indians there, he also announced a new Delhi-Mumbai...
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PM Modi Announces New Flight To Israel, Rules Eased For OCI Cards: 10 Updates
Hours after India and Israel elevated their ties to a "strategic partnership", Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced a direct Delhi-Mumbai-Tel Aviv flight and simplified rules for getting Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) cards, drawing loud cheers from the 5000-strong crowd of Indians at the Tel Aviv Convention Centre. It was for the ...
