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Pakistan's passport ranked 4th worst in the world again by Passport Index
According to the index, Pakistan is placed on the 109th position on the list, with visa-free access to only 31 destinations across the world
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India improves its global passport ranking, Japan, Singapore top list
The Indian passport now ranks at 83rd position on the Henley Passport Index, climbing seven places from the 90th rank last year
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United States issues its first passport with 'X' gender marker
The United States has issued its first passport with an X gender designation, marking a milestone in the recognition of the rights of people who do not identify as male or female
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US expected to issue its first passport with ''X'' gender marker
The State Department expects to be able to offer the option to nonbinary, intersex and gender-nonconforming people early next year, an official said
Covid-19: UK may require vaccine passports for big venues this month
The government hasn't yet decided on whether to roll out vaccines to healthy 12- to 15-year-olds, but if the move does go ahead, then parental consent would be needed.
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US allows its expired passport holders to travel back to country until Dec
United States citizens whose passports had expired and were travelling overseas will now be able to return to the country until December 2021 amid the Covid-19 pandemic
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European Union to offer 3 types of Covid-19 passports from July 1
The European Union's (EU) Covid-19 passport scheme will be up and running from July 1, European Commissioner for Justice Didier Reynders said.
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What is a vaccine passport and will we need it soon? Simply explained
Not all are in favour of mandating vaccine passport, especially WHO. Tune in to know why
 "What is a vaccine passport and will we need it soon? Simply explained")
Passport services integrated with DigiLocker platform, govt launches scheme
Union Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan launched a new scheme by which an applicant can leverage the DigiLocker platform while applying for passport-related services
Taiwan plans to issue new passports emphasising distinction with China
Despite the political divide, China continues to claim Taiwan as its own territory and has required foreign countries and multinational companies to refer to the island as a part of China
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Ronaldinho lawyers appeal pre-trial detention in fake passport case
The 39-year-old World Cup winner and his brother, Roberto de Assis Moreira, have been held in a police cell since last Friday accused of entering Paraguay using fake passports
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Indian expats in Dubai can now get 'tatkal passport' on the same day
The initiative is expected to benefit those requiring emergency issuance of passports
Enable banks to seek surrender of passports from loan defaulters: Madras HC
It can also be made clear that till the loan is cleared, passport would not be handed over and in case of failure passport may be temporarily cancelled, the judge said
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Looking for another passport? Here are the most sought after countries
While many nations, the US included, allow legal residents the chance to apply for citizenship after meeting certain criteria
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Now, you can apply for passport from anywhere in India: Sushma Swaraj
Sushma Swaraj said there had been "revolutionary" changes in the process for applying for a passport
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'Honoured': Sushma Swaraj responds to trolls over interfaith passport issue
A section of social media attacked Swaraj and the ministry for taking action against the officer, claiming that he was just doing his duty
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Keeping a watchful eye: RoC to register passport details of India Inc brass
The ministry had envisaged the system to spot wrongdoing in shell companies
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Getting a passport may not be a hassle in future with a centre every 50 km
Passport is a right. It is not a gift, Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar said
 "Getting a passport may not be a hassle in future with a centre every 50 km")
Passport application in Hindi: Here's how you can fill the form online
Printout of filled-in form will not be accepted by 'Passport Seva Kendra', Regional Passport Offices
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Women won't have to change their names in passports after marriage: Modi
The PM said he wanted women to be at the centre of the developmental schemes
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