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Govt plans biometrics-based immigration for international passengers

Government initiative aims to streamline airport processes and elevate India's airports as global transit hubs

Govt plans biometrics-based immigration for international passengers
Updated On : 29 Jan 2024 | 10:18 AM IST

1.6 mn Indians renounced citizenship in last 10 yrs, 70K gave up passports

90% of passports were surrendered in just eight states, with Goa topping the list

1.6 mn Indians renounced citizenship in last 10 yrs, 70K gave up passports
Updated On : 27 Jun 2023 | 9:51 AM IST

India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know

TCS is working on a passport project with the government; earlier this year, the MEA renewed its 10-year Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) deal worth more than Rs 6,000 crore with the firm

India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know
Updated On : 24 Jun 2022 | 1:04 PM IST

TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport

Should recent events at Axis MF worry retail investors? Is India's export growth momentum sustainable? Cab power stocks build momentum amid the energy crisis. What is an e-passport? All answers here

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Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport

Should recent events at Axis MF worry retail investors? Is India's export growth momentum sustainable? Cab power stocks build momentum amid the energy crisis. What is an e-passport? All answers here

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Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport

Should recent events at Axis MF worry retail investors? : Is India's export growth momentum sustainable? Cab power stocks build momentum amid the energy crisis. What is an e-passport? All answers here

TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport
Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 8:00 AM IST

What is e-passport?

The govt is using technology to usher in transparency. It is now planning to roll out e-passports soon. What is it? And how different will it be from our regular passports? Let us find out

What is e-passport?
Updated On : 10 May 2022 | 7:00 AM IST

India plans to issue e-passports to its citizens starting this year: Govt

E-passport will be a combined paper and electronic passport, with an embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and antenna embedded as an inlay in the back cover

India plans to issue e-passports to its citizens starting this year: Govt
Updated On : 07 Apr 2022 | 4:33 PM IST

Tata Consultancy Services bags electronic passport mandate from MEA

The deal is over and above the recently signed second phase of Passport Seva Program

Tata Consultancy Services bags electronic passport mandate from MEA
Updated On : 08 Feb 2022 | 6:07 AM IST

Govt plans to roll e-passports with advanced security features

The government on Thursday said it is planning to roll out e-passports with advanced security features such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip.

Govt plans to roll e-passports with advanced security features
Updated On : 03 Feb 2022 | 5:06 PM IST

Nepal starts issuing e-passports, to replace machine-readable passports

The Department of Passports plans to issue e-passports in a full manner within three weeks

Nepal starts issuing e-passports, to replace machine-readable passports
Updated On : 18 Nov 2021 | 8:10 AM IST

Chip-enabled passports will boost security of travel documents: Jaishankar

Jaishankar said his ministry is working with Indian Security Press, Nashik and National Informatics Centre for chip-enabled e-passports with advanced security features

Chip-enabled passports will boost security of travel documents: Jaishankar
Updated On : 24 Jun 2020 | 6:58 PM IST

Govt considering introduction of chip-enabled e-passports: Jaishankar to RS

In case anyone tampers with the chip, the system would be able to identify it resulting in the failure of the passport authentication.

Govt considering introduction of chip-enabled e-passports: Jaishankar to RS
Updated On : 25 Jul 2019 | 5:28 PM IST

Govt to roll out chip-based passports soon

Govt has given approval for procurement of electronic inlays for manufacturing of e-passports

Govt to roll out chip-based passports soon
Updated On : 23 Mar 2017 | 9:32 PM IST