Former Supreme Court Judge Madan B. Lokur has raised serious questions about the MEA's current stand on passports and citizenship. He called the Centre's position a 'misreading' of the Passport Act and warned it could lead to international problems if a passport is no longer treated as proof of citizenship. The remarks come amid growing debate over documentation rules.


Indian passport row: Justice Lokur says MEA's stand a 'misreading' of the Passport Act

Europe continues to dominate the global passport rankings. According to the global passport index 2026, nine of the world's 10 strongest passports now belong to European countries. Sweden secures the top spot, followed by Switzerland, Finland and Germany.

India slips in global passport rankings

A fresh debate has emerged around the Passport Act, 1967, after renewed attention on the legal distinction between holding an Indian passport and proving Indian citizenship.

While a passport is an official travel document issued by the Government of India, legal experts note that it is not automatically considered conclusive proof of citizenship in every circumstance. The issue has sparked discussions on citizenship verification, identity documentation and legal interpretations under Indian law.

Can You Get An Indian Passport Without Being an Indian? | Citizens Demand Clear Roadmap 

India's passport network continues to expand, making passport services more accessible across the country.
Amid the expansion, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) clarified that a passport is not conclusive proof of citizenship.
Officials stressed that citizenship is determined under the provisions of Indian law and supporting records.

MEA's Big Clarification: Passport Doesn't Automatically Prove Citizenship 

U.S. President Donald Trump's picture is set to appear on limited edition passports to be issued on the eve of 250th anniversary of U.S. Since becoming President, he has named key institutions and warships after himself. 


US To Issue Special Limited Edition Passport Featuring Trump's Face

Saudi Arabia has rolled out official passports for camels, recording details such as breed, ownership, and identity. The move aims to modernise livestock management and build a nationwide camel database across the kingdom.


Saudi Arabia Launches Passports for Millions of Camels: Explained |

The US passport has become weaker due to a number of recent changes in international visa regulations.


What's behind the US passport's dramatic fall?

Foreign visitors in Bali are now required to carry their passports and stay permits at all times when outside their accommodations. The new rule is part of a crackdown by immigration authorities aiming to enforce visa compliance, as patrols intensify across the island to monitor and penalize violations of immigration laws.

Foreigners in Bali must carry passport and stay permit amid immigration crackdown

Singapore turned up as a frontrunner in Asia, as it provides visa-free entry to 193 destinations. While Japan and Korea both remain in the second position, each permits visa-free travel for 190 countries.



Indian passport gets a boost! Jumps 8 places in Henley Passport Index 2025—Know what it ranks?

Recent reports highlight the world's most influential passports, which offer holders extensive global mobility and access to numerous countries without a visa.

Unlock the Power of Travel: The World's Most Influential Passports Revealed

Vanuatu Prime Minister Jotham Napat has directed the Citizenship Commission to cancel the Vanuatu passport issued to Lalit Modi. This comes after revelations in international media about Lalit Modi being a fugitive. Watch this report for more details!

Vanuatu PM directs citizenship commission to cancel Lalit Modi's passport

Vanuatu moves to cancel fugitive Lalit Modi's passport

Vanuatu PM orders cancellation of Lalit Modi's passport

INdia news, trending | Now with the new rule, residential addresses will no longer be printed on the last page of passports in an effort to improve security and privacy.

Indian government changes rules for new passport: Here's all you need to know

The Sri Lankan Army has issued a clarification on the retention of passports belonging to Army personnel. Under this directive, passports of personnel holding the rank of major and below will be retained by their respective regiments. Watch this report for more details!

Sri Lankan army clarifies passport retention policy for personnel

Do you plan to apply for your coveted Indian passport in the coming days? Well, you cannot. But worry not, the online passport application portal is shut for only five days.

Applied for Indian passport? Your appointment is rescheduled after Sept 3

Individuals in Europe have started using DNA testing to obtain citizenship in other countries. Genetic genealogy tests were introduced in the year 2000, and since then, more than 40 million people around the globe have explored their ancestry.

DNA tests on the rise in Europe: Creating a pathway for people to claim citizenship

Vishwa Nath Jha, the founder and CEO of Saarthi AI claims that his passport containing an American visa has been stolen by an ex-employee after the mass layoff conducted last year.

CEO of Saarthi AI claims ex-employee stole his passport with US visa

A Bangladeshi citizen posing as an Indian was caught at the Lucknow airport while he was allegedly trying to fly to Thailand on a fake tourist visa, an official said on Saturday (Aug 10).

Bangladeshi man on fake Indian passport trying to flee to Thailand held at Lucknow airport

The Zayed International Airport of Abu Dhabi is set to become the first futuristic airport where facial recognition technology will be installed at each security checkpoint, paving the way for the removal of traditional screening processes which involve checking travel documents like ID cards and passports.

No passport or ID card will soon be required at THIS airport. Here's why

Singapore has once again topped the list of the World's most powerful passports. Pakistan's passport is among the weakest. #Gravitas tells you how the Indian passport fared.

Gravitas: The World's Most Powerful Passports: Here's how India Fares

In a cross-border love story gone awry, police in India have registered a case against an Indian woman who created fake documents in order to visit a man who she befriended over Instagram.

Indian woman used fake passport to visit Pakistani lover she befriended on Instagram, case registered

Pakistan government reportedly plans to block the passports of over 2,000 beggars as agents have made begging into a big business with thriving export in the country.

Gravitas | Pak to Crack Down on Begging Business | Islamabad to Block Passport of 2,000 Beggars

The technical fault that had brought a number of British airports to a standstill. The home officers now confirmed that it's resolved this issue after an outage caused chaos at airports. Watch in for more details!

UK's Border Force passport E-Gates hit by Nationwide glitch

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