Complete Guide to Apply for Indian Passport in 2025
Getting an Indian passport is now streamlined. Our 2025 guide covers online application, fees, police verification, and expert tips for fast delivery. Apply with ease!
Getting an Indian passport is now streamlined. Our 2025 guide covers online application, fees, police verification, and expert tips for fast delivery. Apply with ease!
Ahmedabad's Regional Passport Office processed 7.6 lakh applications in 2025, approving 7.4 lakh. Discover the impact of new e-passports, pendency drives, and outreach programs.
Madurai's Regional Passport Office processed a record 2,97,689 applications in 2025, issuing over 1.77 lakh e-passports. Mobile van services and campus camps boosted accessibility. Read more.
Bengaluru police conducted thorough searches at Koramangala and Lalbagh Road Passport Seva Kendras after a bomb threat email. Authorities have confirmed the threat was a hoax. Read for full details and official response.
A joint police team arrested wanted criminal Yadram after an exchange of fire near Gurgaon. The accused, carrying a Rs 1 lakh reward, was injured and hospitalized. Read the full encounter details.
A notorious criminal carrying a ₹1 lakh reward was killed in a police encounter in Uttar Pradesh's Banda district. The shootout occurred during a vehicle check operation.
Talib, a criminal wanted in 17 cases including gangrape, was killed in a police encounter in Sultanpur after he opened fire on a joint team. Read the full details of the operation.
Gurgaon and Mewat Crime Branch teams arrested wanted criminal Yadram after a fierce exchange of fire on Sohna road. The accused, carrying a ₹1 lakh reward, was injured and hospitalized. Read the full details of the police operation.
Uttar Pradesh accounts for one-third of India's pending Pocso cases. A new study reveals a high disposal rate but low convictions, highlighting systemic challenges.
A man with 14 criminal cases, including attempt to murder and assault, has been externed from Dakshina Kannada district by police. Read the full details of the charges and the legal action taken.
Assistant Commissioner in Mangaluru issues externment order against Ganesh Poojary, shifting him to Hassan district. The accused faces charges including assault and attempt to murder. Read the full details.
Chittorgarh police arrest a fugitive criminal wanted in multiple drug trafficking cases across three districts. The accused, carrying a Rs 15,000 reward, was caught in Operation Sudarshan Chakra. Read the full story.
Coimbatore sees a significant drop in serious crimes like murder and assault in 2025, though drug peddling cases rise. Police report higher conviction rates but struggle with burglaries. Read the full analysis.
Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu mandates weekly hearings for land partition cases and sets a March 31 deadline for corrections. Aiming for transparency, he orders a comprehensive land data compilation.
Kolkata's Regional Passport Office schedules six special adalats in January to fast-track long-pending passport applications. Book your slot now to avoid delays.
The Anti-Corruption Bureau in Vijayawada registered 115 cases in 2025, achieving a 46% conviction rate. DG Atul Singh outlines plans for 2026, including AI tools to fight graft. Read more.
Supreme Court rules passport authorities cannot deny renewal to an accused if courts allow it. Landmark judgment upholds right to life and liberty under Article 21. Details inside.
Immigration officials at Chandigarh airport thwarted an attempt by an Afghan national to fly to Abu Dhabi using a forged Indian passport. Police are probing a larger network.
Ernakulam Rural Police's special drive on New Year's Eve led to 8 narcotics cases & 116 for drunk driving. 1200 officers ensured peaceful celebrations. Read the full report.
Bihar Deputy CM Vijay Kumar Sinha stated the state government could examine land-related cases against RJD chief Lalu Prasad Yadav if raised in public forums. Read the latest political developments.
Haryana's Additional Chief Secretary announces the state is a national leader in criminal justice system reforms. Discover the key initiatives and their impact.
A 30-year-old from Mehsana was arrested at Delhi's IGIA for returning from the US using a forged passport. The case highlights new immigration fraud trends amid US enforcement. Read the full investigation details.
Chennai police arrest notorious history-sheeter Ambedkar in Andhra Pradesh. He faces over 30 criminal cases, including murder. Read the full story for details on the operation and seized items.
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.
Gurgaon police demolished an illegal market built by a habitual offender on HSIIDC land, seizing assets worth lakhs. This marks the third anti-encroachment drive in the city within a week. Read more.
Haryana achieves a remarkable 72% conviction rate under new criminal laws, disposing of over 81,000 cases. Learn how legal reforms and focused prosecution are driving justice.
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.
Two newly elected councillors in Kannur, one each from CPM and BJP, could not take oath as they are in jail following convictions in criminal cases. Read about the legal implications and party responses.
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.
Chandigarh's estate office resolves 1,170 long-pending cases in a major drive. Over 500 cases were more than a decade old. Read about the cleanup effort.