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Pending Criminal Case Not Enough To Reject Passport Application: High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a person's application for a passport cannot be withheld merely on the ground that the applicant has a pending criminal case.
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Rahul Gandhi, Disqualified MP, Seeks Ordinary Passport; Court Ruling Today
A Delhi court will today give an order on the application of Rahul Gandhi seeking a no-objection certificate for issuance of an "ordinary passport" after he surrendered his diplomatic passport upon his disqualification as an MP.
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European Parliament Backs EU's First Set of Regulations for Crypto Assets; Rules to Roll Out in 2024
Parliament voted by 517 in favour and 38 against to approve the world's first comprehensive set of regulations for issuing and trading crypto assets such as bitcoin.
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For Those In US On Business Or Tourist Visa, A Welcome Rule Change
An individual travelling to the United States on a business or tourist visa -- B-1, B-2 -- can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, a federal agency said Wednesday.
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Russia Eases Citizenship Rules For Southern Ukrainians
Residents of the southern Ukrainian regions will be able to obtain a Russian passport via a "simplified" procedure.
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Government Simplifies Renewal Of OCI Cards
Rules for issuing OCI (overseas citizen of India) cards have been simplified by the Home Ministry - an individual registered as an OCI cardholder after turning 20 now does not need a new card on issue of a fresh passport
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White House Rules Out A US Vaccine Passport
The White House on Tuesday ruled out imposing any form of a coronavirus vaccine passport in the United States, but said private businesses were free to explore the idea.
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Telangana MLA Holds German Citizenship: Centre Tells High Court
The central government on Wednesday informed the Telangana High Court that ruling TRS MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni is a German citizen and holds a passport of that country.
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Why Do Passports Only Come In Four Colours?
Passports around the world are only made in four colours: black, blue, red and green. Find out why.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea On Changes In Foreigners Rules
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging two notifications related to Passport Rules and Foreigners Rules that allow religious minorities, except Muslims, facing persecution in neighbouring countries, to stay in India even if they had entered without valid documents.
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Madras High Court Suggests Surrender Of Passports From Loan Defaulters
The Madras High Court has suggested that the Centre bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can demand surrender of passports from loan defaulters and prevent them from fleeing the country.
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Saudi Woman Seeks To Disown Father, Stirs ''Guardianship'' Debate
A Saudi court has ruled in favour of a woman who challenged her father's decision to not let her have a passport, reports said Thursday, stirring an online debate on the contentious male guardianship system.
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Saudi Court Orders Man To Allow His Daughter A Passport
A Saudi court has ruled in favour of a woman whose father refused to allow her to have a passport, local media reported Thursday, sending ripples in the kingdom which has long held to its male guardianship system.
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Visa Rule Eased For Foreigners Marrying Indians. Except For These Nations
Spouses of the Indian nationals getting married abroad will no longer have to face difficulties in converting their tourist visa to dependent visa as the government plans to change existing rules.
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Passport Issued To UP Woman After Due Procedure: Foreign Ministry
A passport was issued to Uttar Pradesh woman Tanvi Seth following all the rules and procedures including a close scrutiny of the documents furnished by her, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said on Thursday.
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Pending Criminal Case Not Enough To Reject Passport Application: High Court
The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a person's application for a passport cannot be withheld merely on the ground that the applicant has a pending criminal case.
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Rahul Gandhi, Disqualified MP, Seeks Ordinary Passport; Court Ruling Today
A Delhi court will today give an order on the application of Rahul Gandhi seeking a no-objection certificate for issuance of an "ordinary passport" after he surrendered his diplomatic passport upon his disqualification as an MP.
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European Parliament Backs EU's First Set of Regulations for Crypto Assets; Rules to Roll Out in 2024
Parliament voted by 517 in favour and 38 against to approve the world's first comprehensive set of regulations for issuing and trading crypto assets such as bitcoin.
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For Those In US On Business Or Tourist Visa, A Welcome Rule Change
An individual travelling to the United States on a business or tourist visa -- B-1, B-2 -- can apply for new jobs and even appear in interviews, a federal agency said Wednesday.
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Russia Eases Citizenship Rules For Southern Ukrainians
Residents of the southern Ukrainian regions will be able to obtain a Russian passport via a "simplified" procedure.
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Government Simplifies Renewal Of OCI Cards
Rules for issuing OCI (overseas citizen of India) cards have been simplified by the Home Ministry - an individual registered as an OCI cardholder after turning 20 now does not need a new card on issue of a fresh passport
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White House Rules Out A US Vaccine Passport
The White House on Tuesday ruled out imposing any form of a coronavirus vaccine passport in the United States, but said private businesses were free to explore the idea.
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Telangana MLA Holds German Citizenship: Centre Tells High Court
The central government on Wednesday informed the Telangana High Court that ruling TRS MLA Ramesh Chennamaneni is a German citizen and holds a passport of that country.
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Why Do Passports Only Come In Four Colours?
Passports around the world are only made in four colours: black, blue, red and green. Find out why.
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Supreme Court Seeks Centre's Reply On Plea On Changes In Foreigners Rules
The Supreme Court on Wednesday sought the Centre's response on a petition challenging two notifications related to Passport Rules and Foreigners Rules that allow religious minorities, except Muslims, facing persecution in neighbouring countries, to stay in India even if they had entered without valid documents.
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Madras High Court Suggests Surrender Of Passports From Loan Defaulters
The Madras High Court has suggested that the Centre bring in appropriate amendments in the Passport Rules, so that banks and financial institutions can demand surrender of passports from loan defaulters and prevent them from fleeing the country.
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Saudi Woman Seeks To Disown Father, Stirs ''Guardianship'' Debate
A Saudi court has ruled in favour of a woman who challenged her father's decision to not let her have a passport, reports said Thursday, stirring an online debate on the contentious male guardianship system.
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Saudi Court Orders Man To Allow His Daughter A Passport
A Saudi court has ruled in favour of a woman whose father refused to allow her to have a passport, local media reported Thursday, sending ripples in the kingdom which has long held to its male guardianship system.
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Visa Rule Eased For Foreigners Marrying Indians. Except For These Nations
Spouses of the Indian nationals getting married abroad will no longer have to face difficulties in converting their tourist visa to dependent visa as the government plans to change existing rules.
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Passport Issued To UP Woman After Due Procedure: Foreign Ministry
A passport was issued to Uttar Pradesh woman Tanvi Seth following all the rules and procedures including a close scrutiny of the documents furnished by her, the External Affairs Ministry (MEA) said on Thursday.
