Indian diaspora leaders urge government action over passport-related delays in repatriating mortal remains

Jul 26, 2025

Indian diaspora organisations have written to India's Home Secretary requesting urgent intervention to address bureaucratic obstacles preventing grieving families from repatriating their loved ones'...

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...

Pakistani passport fourth worst in the world

Apr 16, 2021

Islamabad [Pakistan], April 16 : The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth weakest passport in the world behind only war-torn Syria, Afghanistan...

Srinagar Regional Passport Office organises 'Passport Adalat'

Feb 17, 2022

Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], February 17 : The Regional Passport Office of Srinagar district in Jammu and Kashmir organised a 'Passport Adalat' to...

CBI registers 12 cases against 32 passport officials for indulging in collusive corruption

Jun 29, 2024

The CBI registered cases against 14 officials including Passport Assistants or Senior Passport Assistants posted at Passport Sews Kendras (PSKs) of Lower Parel and...

Pakistan's passport ranks fourth-worst for international travel: Report

Jan 13, 2022

Islamabad [Pakistan], January 13 : The Pakistani passport has been ranked as the fourth worst passport for international travel for the third consecutive year,...