India's Passport Colours: What Blue, Maroon, White, Orange Mean
Your Indian passport's colour is not random. Discover the official meaning behind blue, maroon, white, and orange passports and who is eligible for each. Read the full guide.
Your Indian passport's colour is not random. Discover the official meaning behind blue, maroon, white, and orange passports and who is eligible for each. Read the full guide.
Chandigarh CBI court issues notice on suspended DIG Harcharan Singh Bhullar's bail plea. Defence argues illegal arrest, jurisdiction issues. Hearing set for Wednesday. Read the latest developments.
Punjab & Haryana HC rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must not be automatic. Courts must prove a genuine flight risk. Read the landmark judgment details.
A Mumbai sessions court grants bail to Dr. Reshmi Banerji, citing no evidence she harmed the child. The case involves an alleged interstate trafficking racket uncovered in April 2024. Read the full details.
Punjab & Haryana High Court rules that demanding passport deposit for bail must be based on specific flight risk evidence, not used punitively. Landmark order protects personal liberty.
Dharwad Zilla Panchayat CEO Bhuvanesh Patil directs banks to ensure timely credit for agriculture, SHGs, and youth. Review of loan disbursement and CSR plans discussed.
Supreme Court reinstates anticipatory bail, criticising Bombay High Court's ex-parte order. Case sent back for fresh hearing with both parties present. Key legal principle upheld.
Years after the Karuvannur cooperative bank scam surfaced, over Rs 260 crore remains locked for 30,078 depositors. Govt data reveals slow repayments hinge on loan recovery. Details inside.
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.
Supreme Court cancels bail for five habitual offenders, ruling criminal antecedents are vital in bail decisions. Read the full analysis of the landmark judgment.
Ahmedabad court refuses bail to Bangladeshi national caught with fake Indian passport at airport. Details on the case, arguments, and judge's ruling inside.
RBI central board approves shift to risk-based deposit insurance pricing. Stronger banks to pay lower premiums, weaker ones to pay more under new DICGC framework. Learn the details.
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.
Bombay High Court's Aurangabad bench grants bail to two accused in the sensational Vishwanath Kadam murder case from Hingoli. The court cites circumstantial evidence and imposes strict conditions. Read the full details.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear SAD leader Bikram Singh Majithia's plea for bail in a drugs case. The hearing is scheduled for July 15. Read the latest legal developments.
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.
Tata Power discoms in Odisha face backlash for issuing Additional Security Deposit (ASD) demand notes. Consumer forums and political parties call the move anti-people and demand immediate withdrawal.
Rajasthan High Court denies bail to an accused in the REET paper leak money laundering case, citing no change in circumstances. Details on the court's order and arguments inside.
HDFC Bank reduces fixed deposit interest rates for select tenures, effective 17 December 2025. Check the new FD rates for general and senior citizen investors here.
The 42km Wadala-Ahilyanagar highway is riddled with giant potholes, forcing a 60km detour and doubling travel time. Locals protest as vehicles get damaged. PWD promises patchwork, but commuters demand a complete overhaul. Read more.
Odisha EOW arrests a chartered accountant and his wife from Noida for a massive Rs 20 crore fraud. Investors lured with promises of doubling money in 30 months. Read the full investigation details.
In Meghalaya, a powerful citizen-led movement is transforming waste management. Residents, inspired by Swachhata Hi Seva, are cleaning public spaces, supported by innovative schemes like the Green Deposit. Discover how communities are taking charge.
Kanpur judge dismisses anticipatory bail plea of Anmol Gupta in illegal Codeine, Tramadol, Alprazolam trading case. Raid revealed misuse linked to child deaths. Read the full details.
Activist Rahul Easwar was granted bail by a Thiruvananthapuram court in a case related to allegedly revealing the identity of an MLA sexual assault survivor. Read the full details of the legal proceedings.
Bhopal's Bhadbhada-Depot Square road is a nightmare due to Metro work, with potholes, dust, and fatal accidents. Traffic police demand urgent repairs. Read the full report.
Supreme Court grants bail to man held for 2 years under UAPA without chargesheet, calling the prolonged custody 'absolutely unjustified'. Read the full legal analysis.
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.
Nagpur University's Senate flags dire state of boys' hostels. New VC Manali Kshirsagar promises personal review amid claims of incomplete repairs, leaks, and poor hygiene. Read the full report.
RBI cuts repo rate to 5.25%, pushing home loan rates towards 7.1%. EMI on Rs 1 crore loan could fall by Rs 1,440/month. Discover how this impacts borrowers and lenders.
The RBI cut the repo rate by 25 bps to 5.25%, its fourth reduction in 2024. This move signals another round of FD rate cuts. Learn how to protect your savings and lock in higher returns before banks act.