MEA got request to impound Prajwal Revanna's passport only on May 21: Jaishankar

May 24, 2024

In an exclusive interview with ANI, Jaishankar clarified the procedural aspects, saying, "To impound a passport is governed by an act called the Passport...

Navi Mumbai police launches operation to track down wanted criminals and illegal nationals

May 02, 2025

The police also plan to investigate illegal foreign nationals and proceed with further investigation under the Passport Act, 1967.

MEA marks Passport Seva Divas, Jaishankar highlights 15 pc annual growth in passport services

Jun 24, 2024

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Monday commemorated the 12th Passport Seva Divas to mark the enactment of the Passports Act on 24...

Special court allows Shiv Sena (UTB) leader Sanjay Raut to renew diplomatic passport

May 12, 2023

Sanjay Raut and his wife had filed an application in the Special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court demanding the renewal of his...

Mehul Choksi can be deported only to Antigua, not to India, says his lawyer

May 27, 2021

New Delhi [India], May 27 : Legally, as per Section 17 and 23 of the Immigration and Passport Act, Mehul Choksi can only be...

MEA rolls out upgraded version of flagship Passport Seva Programme

Nov 13, 2025

The rollout includes the Passport Seva Programme (PSP V2.0), the Global Passport Seva Programme (GPSP V2.0), and the e-Passport, for citizens in India and...