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Telangana High Court on NRI passport renewal USA

'Right to travel cannot be curtailed:' Telangana High Court orders NRI passport renewal

December 05, 2025 7:39 pm

Justice Bheemapaka observed that unless the competent authority forms an independent opinion supported by reasons, the right to hold and renew a passport cannot be curtailed.

Top 10 strongest passports in the world 2025

Henley Passport Index 2025: Top 10 strongest passports — US drops to record low, see where India ranks

October 27, 2025 6:03 am

Top 10 strongest passports in the world 2025 list: Once undefeated at No. 1 in 2014, the United States has fallen out of the top 10, ranking 12th alongside Malaysia in 2025.

Former Jet Airways cabin crew Aqsa Shaikh was acquitted after submitting her sister’s passport by mistake.

‘Case ruined her career.. she had to face agony’: Airline cabin crew member booked for submitting sister’s passport cleared of charges

October 13, 2025 9:34 am

A former Jet Airways cabin crew member was acquitted by an Andheri magistrate after mistakenly submitting her sister’s passport for travel.

Henley Global 2025 Most and Least Powerful Passports Globally

Top 10 most powerful passports in 2025: Here's where India ranks

July 28, 2025 7:31 am

Henley Passport Index 2025 List: India has witnessed the biggest jump in its passport rankings over the past six months as it now is allowing visa-free access to 59 countries.

Why the pages of a passport must never be tampered with or torn

May 23, 2025 2:30 pm

Notably, the Passports Act, 1967 is the primary legislation under which passport issuance and travel in India takes place

By facilitating automated identity verification procedures and simplifying their interactions with immigration authorities, the Indian e-Passport will make travel easier for Indian nationals.

Passport Update: All you need to know about India's chip-based e-Passports

May 13, 2025 1:57 pm

India chip-based e-Passports 2025: The Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) is an essential component that enables building a strong framework for an e-passport, enables protecting private data, and verifies the accuracy and legitimacy of the biometric and personal information stored on the chip.