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Alhind: India Switches UAE Consular Services Provider, Impacting Millions

Alhind has said it plans to introduce longer opening hours and dedicated counters for corporate clients Companies with applications due

India updates citizenship rules with digital OCI system and stricter passport norms for minors

Overall, the government says the reforms are designed to modernise the system, reduce paperwork, and provide a more straightforward experience

India’s New E-Passports: Why Indian expats should switch to chip-enabled travel documents

India’s e-passports mark an important step toward digital and secure travel For Indian expats worldwide, they offer greater security, smoother

Indian flyers in Singapore face screening before take-off

Travel Checks Tighten in Singapore: Passengers denied boarding can appeal directly to ICA, but they must receive written clearance before

India falls in global passport power ranking; slips to 85th place

While the rankings highlight the privilege of visa-free travel for top nations, they also serve as a reminder of the

Indian Consulate in Dubai ASSISTS 15,000 CITIZENS DURING UAE visa amnesty

This comprehensive outreach highlights the Consulate’s proactive approach in addressing the challenges faced by Indian expatriates and underscores the importance

India to introduce cutting-edge chip-based e-passports

Currently 93 Passport Seva Kendras (PSKs) and 434 Post Office Passport Seva Kendras (POPSKs) are operational under 37 Regional Passport

Punjab makes record with 11.94 lakh passports issued in 2023

The data reveals that this surge is not confined to the youth alone; even elderly relatives of Punjabi youths settled

VISA Passport Camp held in Chicago

Over 500 members of the Indian community attended the camp, which focused on addressing the challenges related to OCI Cards

Indians face problems for entry to New Zealand

“Approximately one-third of the 664 foreign nationals who were denied entry between August 1 of the previous year and June