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'Govt to ensure e-passport's data protection with multi-layered security'

The data of the soon-to-be launched e-passport will protected through multi-layered cyber security features, the government has assured the Lok Sabha

Updated On: 05 Feb 2022 | 7:09 AM IST

No orange passport for those with ECR status, last page will be printed

On January 12, the External Affairs Ministry said that India has decided to do away with the last page of the passport that contains the names of the spouse, parents and address of the passport-holder

Updated On: 31 Jan 2018 | 8:11 AM IST

No orange colour passports and printing of last page to continue: MEA

The MEA decision was criticised by political parties, including the Congress which said the separate orange colour passports to ECR category shows the BJP's 'discriminatory mindset'

Updated On: 30 Jan 2018 | 8:59 PM IST