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  • India’s passport gets stronger in 2026, but two countries close visa-free entry: What travellers need to know

    India’s passport ranks higher in 2026, but visa-free access drops as Iran and Bolivia change entry rules. What Indian travellers need to know.

  • The most powerful passports in the world in 2026: Where can your passport take you?

    Discover the most powerful passports in 2026 according to the Henley Passport Index. See which countries offer visa-free travel, India’s ranking, and top destinations for globetrotters.

  • Henley Passport Index 2026: India ranks 80th with visa-free travel to 55 countries; Singapore tops the list

    India ranks 80th in the Henley Passport Index 2026 with visa-free access to 55 countries. Singapore retains the top spot as the world’s most powerful passport. Here’s what it means for Indian travellers.

  • UK executive lists problems of working globally with Indian passport: Rupee keeps sliding, bad air...

    'I’m not angry. I’m tired,' Kunal Kushwaha, who works with an AI company in London, shared. 'This isn’t about patriotism or hate. It’s about friction. About how much harder life becomes when you work globally but carry a passport that limits time, and mental bandwidth.'

  • e-passport in India: How to apply, eligibility, benefits, and more

    Learn all about India’s new e-passports — how to apply online, eligibility, required documents, key benefits, and how they differ from regular passports.

  • Indian expats in UAE to get chip-enabled e-passports — Here’s all you need to know

    Starting October 28, 2025, Indian expats in the UAE will receive chip-enabled e-passports with faster processing, biometric data, and online convenience under India’s new GPSP 2.0 system.

  • Citizens of Nepal, Bhutan not required to carry passport, visa for entering India, says MHA's new directive

    Citizens of Nepal and Bhutan, along with Indians arriving from these countries by land or air, will no longer need a passport or visa to enter India, says MHA in its new directive.

  • Rare 1926 British Indian Passport goes viral, leaves netizens amazed

    A rare vintage 1926 British Indian passport goes viral on Instagram, leaving netizens amazed at its history, details, and colonial-era significance.

  • Indian Embassy in Kuwait introduces new passport photo rules from September 1: What you need to know

    Indian Embassy in Kuwait enforces new ICAO-compliant passport photo rules from Sept 1, 2025. Ensure your photos meet standards to avoid delays.

  • India issues blue, white, red and orange passports: What they mean and who gets them

    India issues blue, white, red, and orange passports to categorize travelers. Learn what each color means, who gets them, and how e-passports make travel secure and efficient.

  • India’s Chip-Based E-Passports: Everything You Need to Know

    India's new chip-enabled e-passports offer enhanced security, faster immigration processing, and seamless global travel. Learn about the benefits, rollout, and what travelers need to know about this major upgrade in international mobility.

  • Now Add Your Spouse’s Name to Your Passport Without a Marriage Certificate – Here’s What You Need to Know

    The Ministry of External Affairs now allows passport applicants to add their spouse's name without a marriage certificate. Learn how Annexure J simplifies the process for Indian couples.

  • Top 10 most powerful passports in the World: 2025 Rankings

    Discover the top 10 most powerful passports of 2025, including Singapore, Japan, and more. Learn how India ranks and which nations offer the best global mobility.

  • UAE rolls out new visa-on-arrival policy for Indians: All you need to know

    These passports shall be valid for six months, the Indian mission in the UAE announced via a post on social media on October 17.

  • Why a 'Game of Thrones' name caused passport delay for 6-year-old girl called Khaleesi

    While Game of Thrones trademarks do exist, they apply to goods and services, not personal names. Following public outcry, the Passport Office apologised, acknowledging their mistake.

  • Express Group promoter recounts losing bag with passport at Milan airport: 'Gang of 3 targeted us...'

    The police at the Italian airport apparently said that it was the fourth such incident in six hours. Moreover, there weren't any CCTV cameras in the area where the incident happened to protect 'passenger privacy'.

  • Vir Sanghvi after getting his new passport in 24 hours: 'How fortunate we are in India'

    'In few countries will you get a new passport in a couple of days,' author and anchor Vir Sanghvi said. 'At least in Delhi, the passport offices have actually got more citizen-friendly over the last year.'

  • MEA processing Karnataka govt's request to cancel Prajwal Revanna's diplomatic passport: Report

    Official sources said that the MEA has received a letter from the Karnataka government seeking revocation of Revanna's diplomatic passport.

  • 'Very scary': Kerala doctor, wife recall losing passports, wallet to pickpockets in Italy

    Jothydev Kesavadev, a physician and diabetes researcher, had reached out to Congress MP Shashi Tharoor for help. 'His response was quick and powerful. He immediately informed the Indian consulate in Italy and by 9 am, I received a call from there,' he said.

  • For Aatmanirbhar Bharat, more Indian carriers must fly to USA

    Air India remains the only Indian carrier currently operating flights to destinations in the US. There is no reason why promoters of Indian carriers currently in operation can’t fly long haul to meet national aspirations. How long should India be dependent on foreign airlines?

  • Pakistan citizens face backlog of passports due to shortage of lamination paper

    The situation has put the future of thousands of Pakistan citizens who had plans to travel abroad for study, work, or leisure in jeopardy.

  • Kerala man's old passport becomes wife's scribble pad for 'coriander powder, Raju newspaper'

    The expired passport had come to double as a meticulous phone book, with numerous numbers scribbled across its unused pages.

  • EaseMyTrip collaborates with DuDigital Global to improve visa and passport services

    This partnership will simplify and enhance the travel documentation process providing cost-effective and efficient travel solutions to customers.

  • Pet dog chews up owner's passport days before his wedding in Italy

    Donato Frattaroli and his fiancee Magda Mazri’s wedding is supposed to happen on August 31 but now is in jeopardy after the incident.

  • How this woman was allegedly conned into paying Rs 82,000 fine for a 'dirty passport' in Bali

    The airport staff accused the woman of breaking the law due to her damaged passport and offered to resolve the issue in exchange for a fee of $1000.

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