'Stolen passports' in Afghanistan prompted government to introduce e-visas, say sources

Aug 26, 2021

New Delhi [India], August 26 : Over 11,000 visas issued by the Indian embassy in Afghanistan between August 12 and 14 have been cancelled...

MEA to revoke passports of accused Luthra brothers in Goa nightclub fire tragedy case

Dec 10, 2025

The MEA is examining the request to revoke the passports under the Passports Act of India, as per extant rules, the sources added.

Residents in Kabul call out Taliban, demands to resume issuing of passports

Nov 10, 2022

Since the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in August last year, the distribution of passports has been halted more than five times. Residents of...

Delhi Crime Branch arrests robber after shootout

Oct 25, 2023

A stolen motorcycle and two stolen mobile phones were also recovered from the robber's possession.

80 lakh e-passports issued till date; all Indian passports to be chipped by 2035: Officials

Nov 18, 2025

Over 80 lakh e-passports have been issued in India since May 2025, when the country fully switched to the next-generation chipped passports under Passport...

MP STF uncovers fake passport network; around 60 fake passports, including 40 from Bhopal recovered, 2 held

Sep 10, 2026

The investigation began after the STF received information about multiple passports issued from the same address in Gwalior’s Dabra area. The probe subsequently revealed...