A criminal case registered against a Hyderabad school principal for allegedly instructing Class 10 students to assault a Class 7 boy. Police investigation underway under BNS and Juvenile Justice Act.
Uttarakhand High Court orders unconditional release of French national Royer Nicole's passport after her acquittal in a drugs case. The court said travel restrictions were no longer justified. Read the full story.
A police constable in Mangaluru's Vittal station suspended for forging documents to help an applicant get a passport and police clearance certificate. Both accused now face serious charges. Read the full details.
A 17-year-old girl in Nuh was allegedly gang-raped by three men from her village who threatened to leak videos. An FIR has been filed under POCSO and BNS. Read the shocking details.
Two men arrested in Bhubaneswar for allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl. Case registered under BNS, Pocso Act. Political blame game erupts over women's safety. Read the full details.
Supreme Court rules that govt cannot deny passport renewal to an accused if the trial court gives a no-objection certificate. Liberty is the state's first obligation, says bench.
Ahmedabad court refuses bail to Bangladeshi national caught with fake Indian passport at airport. Details on the case, arguments, and judge's ruling inside.
A US woman's dog chewed her passport just before an overseas trip. Her viral video mixes panic and humour, offering crucial advice for travellers. Read her story and learn how to avoid a travel disaster.
Police in Jajpur district arrested a 64-year-old man for allegedly molesting an 11-year-old girl at his cycle shop. The accused has been booked under the BNS and POCSO Act. Read for details.
Moving houses? Don't delay updating your passport address. Our guide explains the simple online process, required documents, and key tips to avoid delays. Act now to ensure smooth travel and banking.
Jammu police arrested three men in Doda district for alleged bovine slaughter, seizing meat. FIR filed under BNS for hurting religious sentiments. Investigation ongoing.
The Lucknow bench of Allahabad High Court has shifted a criminal complaint against Rahul Gandhi from Rae Bareli to Lucknow, citing security concerns of the petitioner. Read the full details.
Amritsar police solved a shooting and extortion case on Fatehgarh Churian Road, arresting three. The main accused was shot in the leg after firing at police. Read the full story.
Parliament has approved the Insurance Amendment Bill 2025, amending three key laws: the Insurance Act, 1938, LIC Act, 1956, and IRDA Act, 1999. Read about the sector's transformation.
Dispur police arrested Dhruba Kalita for filing a false complaint to cover up his embezzlement of Rs 7 lakh. The full amount was recovered from his rented house. Read the full investigation details.
A 28-year-old man in Bhopal has been booked for stalking and molesting a 13-year-old neighbour. The girl reported the prolonged harassment to her parents and police. Read the full story.
Mumbai police chargesheet reveals a Versova resident's elaborate fake identity scheme for financial gain, not espionage. Key documents and forensic reports cited. Read the full investigation details.
Bengaluru introduces passport-style centres for e-khata services. Officials report only 3,252 applications for 'B' to 'A' khata conversion, citing public awareness gaps. Learn more about the new initiative.
A 13-year-old girl in Ujjain was allegedly raped by her two minor brothers after her adult elder brother made her drink alcohol. Police have registered a case under BNS, POCSO, and Juvenile Justice Act.
UAE introduces unified renewal for passports & Emirates ID, slashing processing time by 50% and calls by 40%. A major step in the 'Zero Bureaucracy' initiative. Read more.
A Punjab man's attempt to cross into Nepal using a forged Singaporean passport was foiled by alert immigration officers at Sonauli. The suspect has a decades-long history of deception.
Pune's Regional Passport Office holds an open house on Dec 10 to resolve applicant grievances. Register via email with file details. Get direct access to officers.
Rampur court sentences ex-SP MLA Abdullah Azam Khan to 7 years imprisonment for dual passport forgery. Details on the case, charges, and political fallout inside.
Rampur court sentences Abdullah Azam Khan to seven years imprisonment for using forged documents to obtain a passport. This is his third conviction, with 40 cases still pending. Read the full details.
Junagadh MLA Sanjay Koradiya discovers fake Facebook and Instagram accounts created in Pakistan. Police investigate impersonation and extortion threats. Read the full details.
Abdullah Azam Khan, son of SP leader Azam Khan, sentenced to 7 years imprisonment and fined ₹50,000 in a fake passport case by a Rampur court. Read the full details.
A Delhi court finds prima facie evidence to frame charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for concealing criminal history in passport applications. The case will proceed on Jan 13, 2026.
Mumbai Crime Branch raids 9 travel agents in Nagpada for duping people with fake foreign job offers. 238 passports seized, 2 arrested. Read the full investigation details.
A Surat couple faces trauma after intimate CCTV footage from their Vesu apartment went viral on social media. Police probe hacking & privacy breach under BNS and IT Act. Read more.
Indian citizens can now securely access and share their passport verification records directly via DigiLocker. This digital initiative streamlines processes for employment, education, and more.