India Passport Rises to 80th in 2026 Global Ranking
India's passport climbs to 80th position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 55 countries. Singapore tops the list for third consecutive year with 192 destinations.
India's passport climbs to 80th position in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, offering visa-free access to 55 countries. Singapore tops the list for third consecutive year with 192 destinations.
India's passport ranking improves to 80th globally, offering citizens visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 55 countries. This marks steady progress in travel freedom for Indian travelers.
India's passport now ranks 80th globally, offering visa-free access to 55 countries. While celebrating this progress, experts call for reopening the dual citizenship debate to further strengthen travel freedom.
Pune's passport office issued nearly 4.73 lakh passports in 2025, its highest ever, with demand doubling since 2021 due to education, jobs, and travel abroad.
Bihar Police completes passport verification in just 10 days, a major improvement from previous months-long delays. Patna RPO aims to maintain this standard statewide by 2026.
Kairav Gandhi, 22-year-old son of industrialist Devan Gandhi, vanished mysteriously in Jamshedpur. Police recovered his car near NH-33 and are investigating possible kidnapping with multiple teams.
Arizona authorities issued a Turquoise Alert for Isabella Comas, 21, missing from Avondale. Her disappearance shows suspicious factors, prompting a statewide search.
The Henley Passport Index reveals Japan and Singapore as the world's most powerful passports, offering visa-free access to 194 destinations. India ranks 85th, with access to 62 countries.
The UAE achieves historic 5th place in 2026 Henley Passport Index, surpassing major nations like UK and US. Emirati citizens now enjoy visa-free access to 184 countries.
The UAE achieves a historic 5th place in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, overtaking major Western nations. Its unprecedented 57-spot rise over 20 years reflects strategic diplomacy and global engagement.
The Henley Passport Index 2026 reveals Singapore holds the world's most powerful passport with 192 visa-free destinations. India moves up five positions to 80th globally, while Afghanistan ranks last.
Gujarat High Court clarifies passport authorities cannot decide foreign travel rights. Only trial courts have jurisdiction to permit or restrict international travel.
Sam Beal, former New York Giants cornerback, has been missing since July 2025. His sister publicly appeals for information as family shares details of his disappearance.
The latest Henley Passport Index reveals a growing global mobility gap. Singapore leads with 192 visa-free destinations while Afghanistan trails with just 24. India ranks 80th with access to 55 countries.
India's passport ranking improves in the 2026 Henley Passport Index, reflecting enhanced global mobility. The index lists the world's most powerful passports.
Hundreds in Ranchi held a torchlight procession demanding rescue of two missing children from Dhurwa. Police teams search across four states as a bandh is announced.
Karasani Hari Krishna Reddy, a 24-year-old MS student from Guntur, vanished during a solo trip to Alaska. Last contact was Dec 30. Friends and police are searching. Read for details and updates.
Ghaziabad's passport office sets a new record, issuing over 3.5 lakh passports in 2025. Key initiatives like the Passport Mobile Van and Melas drive efficiency and reduce pendency for 13 UP districts.
Kolkata Police uncovers a major human trafficking ring using forged Indian passports for Bangladeshis. New verification protocols cause a backlog of over 20,000 applications. Details inside.
Goa Crime Branch arrests a 41-year-old Philippine national for obtaining an Indian passport using forged documents. A local accomplice also held. Details on the charges under Foreigners Act and Passport Act.
A family in Ranchi's Dhurwa slum endures anguish as their two children, aged 5 and 4, remain missing for a week despite police searches. Read their heartbreaking story.
Hari Karasani, an Indian student from Andhra Pradesh, is missing in Alaska after last being seen on December 31. Alaska State Troopers seek information. Read for details and updates.
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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 15-year-old girl has gone missing from her home in Shimla's Krishna Nagar area. Police have registered a case and launched a search operation. Read for details.
A 17-year-old student from Masaurhi, Patna, has been missing since Dec 29. His family protests, alleging police inaction. Police say raids are on and phone is being tracked.
A 5-year-old and a 4-year-old have been missing from Ranchi's Dhurwa since Friday. Locals protested alleged police inaction. A Rs 51,000 reward is announced for information.
Sarabjeet Kaur, the Punjab woman missing in Dubai, is set to be repatriated on Tuesday. Her family confirms the news after weeks of uncertainty. Read the full story.