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From ITR Filing To Passport Fees, 6 Financial Changes Taking Effect From July 1
From the countdown to the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to higher passport fees and revised credit card benefits, these updates could have a direct impact on your finances.
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Passport Fees To Increase From July 1: Check Revised Charges And What Students Need To Know
Passport fees will increase from July 1, 2026. Students planning to study abroad should check revised charges, budget accordingly, and apply early.
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Opinion | For The Great Passport Debate, A 'Common-Sense' Cure - By Shashi Tharoor
There is a gap between legal theory and the practical realities of a passport. But an easy fix can resolve this manufactured crisis.
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"Welcome, But Be Good": Trump Unveils New US Passport With His Photo
The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background.
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"If Passport Does Not Establish Citizenship, Then What Does?" Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor urged the government to amend the legal framework to make both the passport and the Aadhaar card valid and conclusive proof of Indian citizenship unless they are explicitly cancelled or withdrawn by the state.
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Aadhaar, Passport Or Voter Card: What Establishes Citizenship In India
As of now, there is no single card -- Aadhaar, Voter card or Passport -- that acts as a definitive legal citizenship certificate in India.
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'Migration Problem, Systems Leak': Harish Salve On Passport-Citizenship Row
Speaking to NDTV's Shiv Aroor amid the flaring controversy over a foreign ministry official's statement that passport is not proof of citizenship and it is just a travel document, Harish Salve pointed out that among 14 billion Indians, only 200 to 300 million have a passport.
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Passport Fees Hiked To Rs 2,500 For New, Rs 5,000 For Tatkal
The application fee for an ordinary fresh passport or reissue with 60 pages has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500. For the Tatkal service, applicants will be asked to pay Rs 6,000, as against Rs 4,000 earlier.
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India's New Chip-Enabled ePassports Explained: Benefits, Application Process, And More
Immigration officials can securely authenticate the information stored on the chip, helping verify the traveller's identity and reducing the risk of document tampering, forgery and fraudulent passport use.
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Passport Valid Document For Voter Roll Revision: Election Commission
During the Bihar SIR, Assam's special revision, and subsequent phases of poll roll revision, passports have consistently been listed as one of the 12 documents that individuals can submit.
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Explained: The Passport-Citizenship Row And What The Government Said
The passport is not proof of citizenship, government sources stressed to NDTV this week after a furious debate online on that topic. The debate was sparked by a foreign ministry official's remark that a passport is only a travel document.
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Passport Travel Document, Not Proof of Citizenship: External Affairs Ministry
Officials stressed the document's primary purpose is to enable international travel and establish identity abroad.
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No Visa, Passport Slots In UAE As Indian Embassy Pauses Bookings Till June 30
UAE-based applicants will face a temporary freeze in Indian embassy bookings ahead of a major service change.
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Curious Case Of The Passport Rectangle: Social Media Post Sparks Discussion
An online query by a social media user regarding a mysterious gold rectangle on her newly renewed passport has sparked a viral conversation about modern travel document security.
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NRI Compares Indian Passport Speed With German Delays: "Functions At Scale"
A viral X post by Mayukh Panja has triggered conversations online after he compared the efficiency of India's passport renewal system with delays in Germany's residence permit process.
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From ITR Filing To Passport Fees, 6 Financial Changes Taking Effect From July 1
From the countdown to the Income Tax Return (ITR) filing deadline to higher passport fees and revised credit card benefits, these updates could have a direct impact on your finances.
-
Passport Fees To Increase From July 1: Check Revised Charges And What Students Need To Know
Passport fees will increase from July 1, 2026. Students planning to study abroad should check revised charges, budget accordingly, and apply early.
-
Opinion | For The Great Passport Debate, A 'Common-Sense' Cure - By Shashi Tharoor
There is a gap between legal theory and the practical realities of a passport. But an easy fix can resolve this manufactured crisis.
-
"Welcome, But Be Good": Trump Unveils New US Passport With His Photo
The image features a glowering Trump leaning on his desk and his signature, with the text of the Declaration of Independence in the background.
-
"If Passport Does Not Establish Citizenship, Then What Does?" Shashi Tharoor
Shashi Tharoor urged the government to amend the legal framework to make both the passport and the Aadhaar card valid and conclusive proof of Indian citizenship unless they are explicitly cancelled or withdrawn by the state.
-
Aadhaar, Passport Or Voter Card: What Establishes Citizenship In India
As of now, there is no single card -- Aadhaar, Voter card or Passport -- that acts as a definitive legal citizenship certificate in India.
-
'Migration Problem, Systems Leak': Harish Salve On Passport-Citizenship Row
Speaking to NDTV's Shiv Aroor amid the flaring controversy over a foreign ministry official's statement that passport is not proof of citizenship and it is just a travel document, Harish Salve pointed out that among 14 billion Indians, only 200 to 300 million have a passport.
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Passport Fees Hiked To Rs 2,500 For New, Rs 5,000 For Tatkal
The application fee for an ordinary fresh passport or reissue with 60 pages has been increased from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,500. For the Tatkal service, applicants will be asked to pay Rs 6,000, as against Rs 4,000 earlier.
-
India's New Chip-Enabled ePassports Explained: Benefits, Application Process, And More
Immigration officials can securely authenticate the information stored on the chip, helping verify the traveller's identity and reducing the risk of document tampering, forgery and fraudulent passport use.
-
Passport Valid Document For Voter Roll Revision: Election Commission
During the Bihar SIR, Assam's special revision, and subsequent phases of poll roll revision, passports have consistently been listed as one of the 12 documents that individuals can submit.
-
Explained: The Passport-Citizenship Row And What The Government Said
The passport is not proof of citizenship, government sources stressed to NDTV this week after a furious debate online on that topic. The debate was sparked by a foreign ministry official's remark that a passport is only a travel document.
-
Passport Travel Document, Not Proof of Citizenship: External Affairs Ministry
Officials stressed the document's primary purpose is to enable international travel and establish identity abroad.
-
No Visa, Passport Slots In UAE As Indian Embassy Pauses Bookings Till June 30
UAE-based applicants will face a temporary freeze in Indian embassy bookings ahead of a major service change.
-
Curious Case Of The Passport Rectangle: Social Media Post Sparks Discussion
An online query by a social media user regarding a mysterious gold rectangle on her newly renewed passport has sparked a viral conversation about modern travel document security.
-
NRI Compares Indian Passport Speed With German Delays: "Functions At Scale"
A viral X post by Mayukh Panja has triggered conversations online after he compared the efficiency of India's passport renewal system with delays in Germany's residence permit process.
