UK extends duration for e-Visa transition until March 2025

Dec 05, 2024

The UK government noted that as less than one month is left until most biometric residence permits (BRPs) and biometric residence cards (BRCs) expire...

China temporarily suspends entry into China of foreign nationals in India holding valid Chinese visas, residence permits

Nov 05, 2020

New Delhi [India], November 5 : Citing the COVID-19 pandemic, China has announced its decision to temporarily suspend the entry into China of foreign...

Mantra Softech's Biometric Excellence Fuels Gujarat's Landmark Biometric-Based GST Registration Initiative

Nov 15, 2023

New Delhi [India], November 15: As Gujarat achieves the milestone of being the inaugural state to introduce a Goods and Service Tax (GST) procedure...

Landslide, heavy rain block North Sikkim roads, permits cancelled

Apr 24, 2025

Although the road to Chungthang is open, the heavy rain has made it unsafe for nighttime travel. As a result, permits for North Sikkim...

MoPNG issues clarification on Biometric Aadhaar Authentication of LPG Consumers

Jul 09, 2024

Standard Operating Procedure of Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) also clearly mentions biometric authentication as a prerequisite to apply for a new connection. Significant...

Delhi HC cracksdown on misuse of no-entry permits, orders strict scrutiny

May 28, 2025

The move aims to prevent the misuse of permits, which has been exploited by transporters to bypass restrictions and contribute to traffic congestion. These...