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Indian Embassy in UAE Warns Against Visa Appointment Scams

The Indian Embassy in UAE has warned residents not to pay fake appointment agents after BLS International and SGIVS Global ceased operating as authorized service providers. Passport, visa and attestation appointments are now offered free through the missions’ official portal. The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have warned the public against unauthorized agents offering paid appo

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10 Jul 2026 14:18 PM

Indian Embassy in UAE Warns Against Visa Appointment Scams

The Indian Embassy in UAE has warned residents not to pay fake appointment agents after BLS International and SGIVS Global ceased operating as authorized service providers. Passport, visa and attestation appointments are now offered free through the missions’ official portal. The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have warned the public against unauthorized agents offering paid appo

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Lost Passport, EAD or ID in the U.S.? What To Do First

Losing a bag while traveling can be stressful. But when the bag contains a passport, EAD card, driver’s license, visa documents, bank cards and other IDs, the situation can quickly become serious. For students, workers, visitors and immigrants in the United States, the first few hours are important. The affected person should create an official record, protect their identity, arrange safe domestic travel and begin the replacement process for

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06 Jul 2026 08:46 AM

Lost Passport, EAD or ID in the U.S.? What To Do First

Losing a bag while traveling can be stressful. But when the bag contains a passport, EAD card, driver’s license, visa documents, bank cards and other IDs, the situation can quickly become serious. For students, workers, visitors and immigrants in the United States, the first few hours are important. The affected person should create an official record, protect their identity, arrange safe domestic travel and begin the replacement process for

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India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

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03 Jul 2026 11:50 AM

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India’s passport ranking stands at 80th in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders access to 56 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel. The ranking, current as of Friday, July 3, 2026, places India alongside Mauritania and Senegal. Henley’s index covers 199 passports and 227 travel destinations and is updated monthly using International Air Transport Association data. India

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India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid. Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI

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02 Jul 2026 15:21 PM

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India has launched an e-OCI card for more than 5 million Overseas Citizen of India cardholders, giving them a digital credential for immigration and airline verification while keeping existing physical OCI cards valid. Readers unfamiliar with the program can review our explainer on what an OCI

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Passport, Aadhaar And Voter ID May Not Be Final Proof Of Indian Citizenship

The recent clarification that an Indian passport is not legally considered conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among citizens. For decades, passports, Aadhaar cards and voter ID cards have been widely accepted as the primary documents that establish a person's identity and nationality. However, under India's legal framework, these documents may not always serve as final proof of citizenship in certain legal or administrative si

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25 Jun 2026 03:52 AM

Passport, Aadhaar And Voter ID May Not Be Final Proof Of Indian Citizenship

The recent clarification that an Indian passport is not legally considered conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked widespread discussion and confusion among citizens. For decades, passports, Aadhaar cards and voter ID cards have been widely accepted as the primary documents that establish a person's identity and nationality. However, under India's legal framework, these documents may not always serve as final proof of citizenship in certain legal or administrative si

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India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

The Union Home Ministry has introduced a crucial amendment to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, impacting applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. As per a notification issued on May 18, 2026, individuals seeking Indian citizenship from these countries are now required to declare the status of their passports. The amendment introduces a provision specifying that applicants must not be in possession of a valid or expired passport issued by the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Ban

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19 May 2026 06:15 AM

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

The Union Home Ministry has introduced a crucial amendment to the Citizenship Rules, 2009, impacting applicants from Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh. As per a notification issued on May 18, 2026, individuals seeking Indian citizenship from these countries are now required to declare the status of their passports. The amendment introduces a provision specifying that applicants must not be in possession of a valid or expired passport issued by the governments of Pakistan, Afghanistan, or Ban

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Indian tourists allege inhuman treatment at Georgia Armenia border

A fresh controversy has erupted after a woman accused border officials in Georgia of subjecting a group of 56 Indian tourists to what she described as “the most inhuman treatment” while they attempted to cross into Armenia. The incident allegedly took place at Sadakhlo, one of the most important crossing points on the Georgia-Armenia border, and has since drawn criticism and sparked heated debate among travellers and social media users. According to the complainant, the

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17 Sep 2025 03:19 AM

Indian tourists allege inhuman treatment at Georgia Armenia border

A fresh controversy has erupted after a woman accused border officials in Georgia of subjecting a group of 56 Indian tourists to what she described as “the most inhuman treatment” while they attempted to cross into Armenia. The incident allegedly took place at Sadakhlo, one of the most important crossing points on the Georgia-Armenia border, and has since drawn criticism and sparked heated debate among travellers and social media users. According to the complainant, the

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India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

In the latest Henley Passport Index update, India’s passport saw the most significant improvement, climbing eight spots from 85th to 77th position. This leap makes India the largest mover globally over the past six months, as its passport now allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Thailand are among the many that offer visa-free ac

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22 Jul 2025 12:04 PM

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

In the latest Henley Passport Index update, India’s passport saw the most significant improvement, climbing eight spots from 85th to 77th position. This leap makes India the largest mover globally over the past six months, as its passport now allows visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. Countries such as Malaysia, Indonesia, the Maldives, and Thailand are among the many that offer visa-free ac

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Indian Embassy in UAE Warns Against Visa Appointment Scams

Indian Embassy in UAE Warns Against Visa Appointment Scams

Lost Passport, EAD or ID in the U.S.? What To Do First

Lost Passport, EAD or ID in the U.S.? What To Do First

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

Passport, Aadhaar And Voter ID May Not Be Final Proof Of Indian Citizenship

Passport, Aadhaar And Voter ID May Not Be Final Proof Of Indian Citizenship

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

Indian tourists allege inhuman treatment at Georgia Armenia border

Indian tourists allege inhuman treatment at Georgia Armenia border

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

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Vijay Can't Avoid Rs 1.5 Crore Tax Penalty, Court Dismisses His Appeal

San Jose revives supergraphic ads ahead of 2026 World Cup and Super Bowl

Atmospheric river brings heavy rain, strong winds and disruptions across Bay Area

Chicago Storms May Bring Commute Rain and 90-Degree Heat

Canada Election 2025: Mark Carney’s Liberals Projected to Win Minority Amid US Trade War Tensions

Riley Moore Criticises India’s FCRA Amendment Bill

Trump-Netanyahu call covers Iran strikes and Turkey

Chandrababu Naidu Acquires Land for New Amaravati Residence

Bumrah Remains No. 1 Test Bowler, Jadeja Tops All-Rounder Rankings

The Future Revealed: Baba Vanga and Nostradamus Predictions for 2025

#indian-passport

Indian Embassy in UAE Warns Against Visa Appointment Scams

Indian Embassy in UAE Warns Against Visa Appointment Scams

Lost Passport, EAD or ID in the U.S.? What To Do First

Lost Passport, EAD or ID in the U.S.? What To Do First

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Passport Ranking 2026 Falls to 80th in Henley Index

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

India Launches e-OCI Card for More Than 5 Million Overseas Citizens

Passport, Aadhaar And Voter ID May Not Be Final Proof Of Indian Citizenship

Passport, Aadhaar And Voter ID May Not Be Final Proof Of Indian Citizenship

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

India Updates Citizenship Rules, Passport Disclosure Now Mandatory

Indian tourists allege inhuman treatment at Georgia Armenia border

Indian tourists allege inhuman treatment at Georgia Armenia border

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

India's Passport Sees Largest Jump in Henley Index, Now Visa-Free to 59 Countries

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Riley Moore Criticises India’s FCRA Amendment Bill

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