New Delhi, June 26: Passport applicants in India will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, as the government has revised charges for fresh passports, reissues and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Under the revised rules, a fresh or reissued ordinary 36-page passport will cost Rs 2,500, while the Tatkal fee for the same category has been increased to Rs 5,000.                  

Karnataka Unveils Praja Seva Department In Major Governance Reform In a significant move aimed at transforming public administration and enhancing service delivery, the Karnataka government has established a new Praja Seva Department by bringing together several key governance and citizen-service wings under one umbrella. The decision, approved by the state Cabinet and formalised through a government order issued on June 24, is being viewed as a major step towards b

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to chair a crucial Council of Ministers meeting at Seva Teerth in Delhi at 4 pm on Thursday. All Union ministers, including Cabinet ministers, ministers of state with independent charge, and ministers of state, have been asked to remain in the capital during this period. The meeting comes immediately after PM Modi’s foreign visit and is expected to cover governance priorities, regional geopolitical developments, and possible political changes within the g

A major fire broke out at Gaur Green Avenue, a residential society in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad, on Tuesday morning. The incident caused panic among residents, but timely evacuation helped prevent casualties.According to reports, the fire started around 9:00 AM in a locked apartment on the ninth floor of one of the towers. Thick smoke quickly spread to nearby floors, forcing residents to rush out of their homes. Fire department teams arrived at the spot soon after receiving the alert.

The United States government has urged Americans in parts of the Middle East to leave the region as fighting linked to the escalating Iran war intensifies, complicating travel and raising security concerns. The State Department issued updated guidance advising citizens to depart from 14 countries, including Israel, Lebanon, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates, as regional security conditions deteriorate. Until recently, Americans in several of these countries had been instructed to s

The Telangana American Telugu Association (TTA), the largest Telangana organization in the United States, has officially announced the launch of SevaDays 2025. The service programs will take place across Telangana from December 9 to 23, aiming to strengthen community development through healthcare, education support, awareness programs, and social outreach. TTA stated that the initiative reflects their long-standing connection with the homeland and their commitment towards preserving Telangan

India has begun rolling out its next generation of e-passports equipped with advanced digital and physical security layers designed to strengthen identity verification and eliminate fraud. The upgraded system is part of Passport Seva Programme 2.0, which introduces new standards in passport security, digital integration, and citizen services. All new passports issued henceforth will be e-passports, while existing non-electronic passports will continue to remain valid until their expiry, with

Rooted in the Shiva Purana, the sacred Rudraksha is regarded as a living embodiment of Lord Shiva — a symbol of His compassion and presence. At RudraTattva, this divine essence takes form as a humble seva initiative, offering consecrated Rudrakshas to seekers across the United States, not as a product, but as Shiva’s blessing. Each Rudraksha offered by RudraTattva begins its journey in the serene Dingla Valley of Nepal, home to some of the world’s most revered

Residents of the historic Dallas Mercantile Building were forced to evacuate Thursday afternoon after a major water line rupture caused extensive flooding and electrical damage throughout the high-rise. The sudden malfunction left dozens of tenants displaced, with no clear timeline for when they will be allowed to return to their homes. The incident has stirred frustration among residents, who say the response from the property management company has been slow and inadequate. The pr

As Hurricane Erin makes its way up the East Coast, millions of people enjoying the last days of summer have been met with severe weather warnings and beach closures. From Florida to New England, coastal regions are bracing for dangerous rip currents, high surf, and strong winds. While the core of the storm is expected to remain far offshore, the outer edges of the hurricane are causing significant concern. On August

The United States government has taken urgent steps to safeguard its citizens and diplomatic personnel in response to rising tensions in the Middle East, particularly following its recent military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. In anticipation of potential retaliation from Iran, the State Department has doubled the number of emergency evacuation flights available for American citizens wishing to depart from Israel. This move reflects growing concern over the rapidly deteriorating secu

India's Passport Seva Portal is facing a nationwide technical outage, severely impacting passport services across the country. Beginning on Thursday, the disruption has led to widespread cancellations of appointments at Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs), with users reporting that both the website and the mobile app have become non-functional. The issue remains unresolved as of Friday evening, leaving thousands of applicants in limbo.

A prominent luxury car dealer from Hyderabad, Basharat Khan, has been arrested in Gujarat for his alleged involvement in a massive customs duty evasion racket worth nearly Rs 100 crore. According to officials from the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), Khan manipulated the import process of high-end vehicles by undervaluing them and using fake documentation to bring the cars into India illegally. Khan, who runs the ‘Car Lounge’ showroom in Hyderabad and has been

At a recent event hosted by the Kshatriya Seva Samiti, Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy lauded Pan-India star Prabhas for his significant contribution to globalizing Telugu cinema. Revanth Reddy specifically highlighted Prabhas's role in the monumental success of Baahubali, stating, “Prabhas, who did Baahubali, brought recognition to Telugu cinema. We cannot imagine the character without Prabhas.” His remarks underscore the profound impact Prabhas has had not on