India and Saudi Arabia sign a mutual short-stay visa exemption agreement for diplomatic, special, and official passport holders, marking a new milestone in bilateral relations and easing official travel.
Kerala's International Film Festival drops three movies following strong objections from the Ministry of External Affairs, citing national security concerns. Read the full story.
Varanasi Municipal Corporation assures no coercive action against religious sites after seers protest integrated tax bills. Commissioner clarifies tax exemptions for charitable institutions.
The 2025 International Film Festival of Kerala faces censorship hurdles as six films are denied screening clearance by the Centre. Diplomatic issues cited. Read the full story.
Six films were denied censorship exemption for IFFK 2025 due to diplomatic issues, while 13 others got clearance. Get the full details on the festival's screening hurdles.
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.
Starting April 2025, term insurance premiums will be GST-free. Learn how this tax change impacts your financial planning and boosts insurance affordability in India.
Union Minister Dr L Murugan clarifies OTT content will not be certified by CBFC. Platforms must follow IT Rules 2021 Code of Ethics. Discover the new three-tier grievance system and industry growth figures.
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.
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy urges Centre to exempt ₹30,000 crore education borrowings from FRBM limits, demands IIM, 9 KVs & 16 JNVs for the state. Details inside.
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 30th International Film Festival of Kerala faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to several films, including the classic 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political and artistic backlash ensues.
The 30th IFFK faces cancellations after the Centre denies censor exemption to films like 'Battleship Potemkin'. Political backlash ensues. Read the full story.
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.
The 12th International Film Festival of Kerala faces major disruptions as 19 films, including classics, are cancelled due to missing censor exemption certificates. 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.
Understand India's advance tax rules for FY 2025-26. Know payment deadlines, key exemptions for senior citizens & salaried, and how to avoid penal interest. Plan your taxes now.
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.
The pilots' union criticizes DGCA's 'unsafe' exemption for IndiGo amid mass flight cancellations. Experts suggest it may be a pressure tactic for relaxed flight duty norms. Read the full story.
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.
Indian aviation ministry mandates airlines, especially IndiGo, to resolve flight disruptions. Schedules to stabilise by midnight, full refunds for cancellations, and special care for seniors announced.
The Aviation Ministry directs airlines, especially IndiGo, to stabilise schedules immediately. Passengers get automatic refunds for cancellations, hotel stays, and lounge access. Details here.