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Citizenship Rules Of Vanuatu: Island Nation That Cancelled Lalit Modi's Passport
People applying for Vanuatu citizenship must not have criminal records, pending charges, or any ongoing investigations under their name
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Applying For Passport In 2025? New Rules Require Birth Certificates
India has introduced a major passport rule change, making birth certificates the only accepted proof of date of birth for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023.
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UAE Expands Visa-On-Arrival Facility For Indians From 6 More Countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries on the eligibility list.
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"Can't Deny Passport For Relatives' Role In Anti-National Activities": Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport merely because his relatives were involved in anti-national activities.
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Spain's New Rules For Tourists Spark Outrage, Internet Asks For Boycott Of Country
Those under the age of 14 are exempt from the new rule, but adults travelling with them must explain their relationship with children.
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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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Citizenship Rules Of Vanuatu: Island Nation That Cancelled Lalit Modi's Passport
People applying for Vanuatu citizenship must not have criminal records, pending charges, or any ongoing investigations under their name
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Applying For Passport In 2025? New Rules Require Birth Certificates
India has introduced a major passport rule change, making birth certificates the only accepted proof of date of birth for applicants born on or after October 1, 2023.
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UAE Expands Visa-On-Arrival Facility For Indians From 6 More Countries
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme for Indian nationals by including travellers with valid visas, residence permits, or Green Cards from six more countries on the eligibility list.
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"Can't Deny Passport For Relatives' Role In Anti-National Activities": Court
The High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh has ruled that a person cannot be denied a passport merely because his relatives were involved in anti-national activities.
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Spain's New Rules For Tourists Spark Outrage, Internet Asks For Boycott Of Country
Those under the age of 14 are exempt from the new rule, but adults travelling with them must explain their relationship with children.
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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.
-
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.
-
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
-
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.
-
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.
