Major updates from South Indian cinema on Dec 18: Karthi's film faces SC setback, Vijay's new song trends, Dileep gets passport back, and a 13-year-old script dispute ends. Get all the details.
Ernakulam court orders return of actor Dileep's passport post-acquittal in high-profile case. Meanwhile, the survivor actress files a new police complaint over cyberattacks. Read the latest developments.
A Kerala court has released actor Dileep's passport following his acquittal in the high-profile actress assault case. The prosecution plans to appeal. Get the latest details.
India and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual short-stay visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special, and official passport holders, boosting bilateral ties. Read more on this strategic move.
Key suspect in Australian paramedic's murder renewed his Indian passport from Sydney in 2022, raising security concerns. Indian agencies are probing the case.
ED files chargesheet exposing a racket selling Indian documents for Rs 50,000. Fake IDs showed brothers born 3 months apart. Over Rs 80 crore laundered. Read the full investigation.
Haryana Police uncovers a major passport forgery racket involving a Delhi Police SI and agents. 77 passports, some used by gangsters to flee, were revoked. Details inside.
The Bondi Beach terror probe takes a complex turn with a Hyderabad link and an Indian passport. Discover how global terror networks exploit migration and forged identities. 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.
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.
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.
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.
Bombay High Court directs authorities to renew passport of a London-based professional, convicted in a South Goa attempted murder case, as his appeal is pending. Read the full details of the court's reasoning.
Delhi court directs framing of charges against Uphaar convict Sushil Ansal for allegedly procuring passports using false information. Read the latest developments in the long-running legal saga.
Senior royal insiders fear Andrew Windsor may attempt to leave the UK as new scrutiny over his Jeffrey Epstein ties intensifies. Pressure grows for him to surrender his passport. Watch for details.
Chennai police arrested a Bangladeshi and a Sri Lankan national for obtaining Indian passports using forged documents. Read the full details of the immigration fraud case.
Allahabad High Court denies bail to Chinese national Xue Fei in forgery case, highlighting lack of India-China extradition treaty and threat to economic security. Read the full details.
Goa election authorities reveal they cannot identify foreign passport holders voting illegally. Chief Electoral Officer warns of 1-year imprisonment for offenders. Read critical election security gaps.
Trump administration pauses all asylum decisions and Afghan visa issuance after shooting near White House leaves National Guard member dead. Details on investigation and immigration crackdown.
Fatehabad police arrest father-son duo for creating forged passports. One suspect using fake passport currently in New Zealand. Investigation ongoing to uncover entire network.
Delhi Police arrests Harsimran, deported from Thailand, linked to Goldy Dhillon. The gangster used fake passport for international operations. Read the full investigation details.
Delhi Police arrest wanted gangster Harsimran, close aide of Goldy Dhillon, deported from Bangkok for fleeing India on fake passport. Faces 23 criminal cases including murder.
Kolkata's Anandapur Passport Seva Kendra introduces S-token system & DigiLocker fast-track for senior citizens & parents. Learn how to cut your wait time. Apply now!