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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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Allahabad High Court Judge Recuses From Rahul Gandhi Dual Citizen Case
The petitioner sought registration of a case against Gandhi under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Official Secrets Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act.
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How Centre Used Passport Law To Corner Luthra Brothers In Thailand
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who ran the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, managed to fly to Thailand shortly after the blaze began. At the time, firefighters were still battling the flames, and no case had been registered
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Milan-London Flight Diverted After Two Passengers Eat, Flush Passports: "Most Terrifying 15 Minutes"
The French police arrested the passengers once the flight landed safely.
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New Immigration & Foreigners Act Comes Into Effect, Severe Punishment For Forging Passport, Visa
A new Act that regulates matters related to foreigners and immigration and has provisions for heavy punishment for carrying a forged passport or visa came into effect on Monday.
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Viral Video Shows Rare 100-Year-Old British-Era Passport, Amazes Internet
As per the video, this vintage passport was issued to its owner in Bombay on November 23, 1926.
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Pregnant Bangladeshi Prisoner Escapes From Mumbai's JJ Hospital
A pregnant Bangladeshi prisoner has escaped from Mumbai's JJ Hospital, bringing into intense scrutiny the security protocols in place for prisoners. Mumbai Police has begun a city-wide search operation after her escape on Thursday afternoon.
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Prajwal Revanna Returns From Germany, Arrested In Sex Crimes Case
Karnataka lawmaker Prajwal Revanna - who went to Germany last month, shortly after sex crimes allegations by women, who said he forced them into sexual acts that were then filmed - was arrested just after midnight as he arrived at Bengaluru airport
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Prajwal Revanna Apologises To Parents, Says Will Appear Before Probe Team
Karnataka sex crimes case: JDS MP Prajwal Revanna - who fled to Germany last month, shortly after horrific sex crimes allegations by women who said he forced them into sexual acts - released a video statement Monday, claiming he has been "depressed".
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17 Offices Of Visa Agents Raided In Gujarat, Passports, Computers Seized
Acting on complaints that fake documents were being used to obtain visas, the Gujarat police carried out raids at 17 immigration consultancy firms in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Vadodara and seized passports and computer hardware.
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PMLA Case: Anil Deshmukh's Sons Get Passports Back, But Can't Leave Country Without Court Nod
The ED claimed that Anil Deshmukh had misused his official position and collected Rs 4.70 crore from various bars and restaurants in Mumbai.
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Court Pulls Up Official After Passport Denied To Mehbooba Mufti's Mother
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has pulled up authorities for denying passport to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's mother, saying the passport officer cannot "act as a mouthpiece" of the CID.
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Officials With Corruption Charges Will Not Get A Passport: Government
Government employees under suspension or granted sanction of prosecution over corruption charges will not be able to get a passport, according to an official order.
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22 Bangladeshis Arrested For Illegally Living In Maharashtra's Palghar
At least 22 Bangladeshi nationals, including 12 women, were arrested for illegally staying in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Wednesday.
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Kerala Challenges Citizenship Act In Supreme Court, First State To Do So
The Kerala government has challenged the new Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the Supreme Court, becoming the first state to do so amid nationwide protests against the religion-based citizenship law.
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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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Allahabad High Court Judge Recuses From Rahul Gandhi Dual Citizen Case
The petitioner sought registration of a case against Gandhi under provisions of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, the Official Secrets Act, the Foreigners Act, and the Passport Act.
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How Centre Used Passport Law To Corner Luthra Brothers In Thailand
Saurabh and Gaurav Luthra, who ran the Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people, managed to fly to Thailand shortly after the blaze began. At the time, firefighters were still battling the flames, and no case had been registered
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Milan-London Flight Diverted After Two Passengers Eat, Flush Passports: "Most Terrifying 15 Minutes"
The French police arrested the passengers once the flight landed safely.
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New Immigration & Foreigners Act Comes Into Effect, Severe Punishment For Forging Passport, Visa
A new Act that regulates matters related to foreigners and immigration and has provisions for heavy punishment for carrying a forged passport or visa came into effect on Monday.
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Viral Video Shows Rare 100-Year-Old British-Era Passport, Amazes Internet
As per the video, this vintage passport was issued to its owner in Bombay on November 23, 1926.
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Pregnant Bangladeshi Prisoner Escapes From Mumbai's JJ Hospital
A pregnant Bangladeshi prisoner has escaped from Mumbai's JJ Hospital, bringing into intense scrutiny the security protocols in place for prisoners. Mumbai Police has begun a city-wide search operation after her escape on Thursday afternoon.
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Prajwal Revanna Returns From Germany, Arrested In Sex Crimes Case
Karnataka lawmaker Prajwal Revanna - who went to Germany last month, shortly after sex crimes allegations by women, who said he forced them into sexual acts that were then filmed - was arrested just after midnight as he arrived at Bengaluru airport
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Prajwal Revanna Apologises To Parents, Says Will Appear Before Probe Team
Karnataka sex crimes case: JDS MP Prajwal Revanna - who fled to Germany last month, shortly after horrific sex crimes allegations by women who said he forced them into sexual acts - released a video statement Monday, claiming he has been "depressed".
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17 Offices Of Visa Agents Raided In Gujarat, Passports, Computers Seized
Acting on complaints that fake documents were being used to obtain visas, the Gujarat police carried out raids at 17 immigration consultancy firms in Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, and Vadodara and seized passports and computer hardware.
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PMLA Case: Anil Deshmukh's Sons Get Passports Back, But Can't Leave Country Without Court Nod
The ED claimed that Anil Deshmukh had misused his official position and collected Rs 4.70 crore from various bars and restaurants in Mumbai.
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Court Pulls Up Official After Passport Denied To Mehbooba Mufti's Mother
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has pulled up authorities for denying passport to PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti's mother, saying the passport officer cannot "act as a mouthpiece" of the CID.
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Officials With Corruption Charges Will Not Get A Passport: Government
Government employees under suspension or granted sanction of prosecution over corruption charges will not be able to get a passport, according to an official order.
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22 Bangladeshis Arrested For Illegally Living In Maharashtra's Palghar
At least 22 Bangladeshi nationals, including 12 women, were arrested for illegally staying in Maharashtra's Palghar district, police said on Wednesday.
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Kerala Challenges Citizenship Act In Supreme Court, First State To Do So
The Kerala government has challenged the new Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) before the Supreme Court, becoming the first state to do so amid nationwide protests against the religion-based citizenship law.
