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Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7 years in jail in fake passport case after 22-year legal battle

Gangster Chhota Rajan gets 7 years in jail in fake passport case after 22-year legal battle

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Gangster Chhota Rajan was sentenced to seven years’ imprisonment by a special CBI court in Chennai on Thursday for securing an Indian passport under a fake identity using forged documents, the agency said. Rajan fraudulently secured a passport by assuming the identity of ‘Vijaya Kadam’ and submitting fake documents, including a school transfer certificate and a ration card, according to the Central Bureau of Investigation. Notorious criminal Chhota Rajan is currently lodged in Delhi’s Tihar Jail and is already serving life imprisonment in several criminal cases. (ANI) “The convict, Chhota Rajan, is presently lodged in Tihar Jail, New Delhi, where he is already undergoing rigorous imprisonment for life,” a CBI spokesperson told PTI. Passport obtained using forged identity The CBI registered an FIR on March 19, 2002, alleging that Rajan had applied for and obtained a passport by submitting forged documents, thereby cheating the Regional Passport Office in Chennai. After investigating the case, the agency filed its chargesheet on January 22, 2004. “The investigation revealed that the accused, Chhota Rajan, applied for an Indian passport …

India ranks 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, slips one spot from last year

India ranks 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, slips one spot from last year

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India ranked 125th in the fifth annual edition of the Global Passport Index (GPI), published by residency and citizenship advisory firm Global Citizen Solutions (GCS), slipping one position from its overall ranking in 2025 and moving up by just two places over the past five years. The Indian passport moved up by just two places over the past five years in the Global Passport Index (GPI). (File Image/Getty) Unlike many passport rankings that mainly measure visa-free travel, the Global Passport Index assesses the overall strength of a passport by considering factors such as global mobility, investment potential and quality of life. The latest report ranks passports not only on the ease of international travel but also on the benefits they offer for living, working and investing in other countries. This is a developing story. More details will be added. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: …

Centre clarifies passport is not proof of citizenship, cites 1967 law

Centre clarifies passport is not proof of citizenship, cites 1967 law

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The Centre on Thursday clarified that an Indian passport has never been regarded as conclusive proof of citizenship, stating that no new policy has been introduced and that the legal position has remained unchanged for decades. The clarification came a day after the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated during a media briefing that a passport is primarily a travel document and should not be treated as definitive proof of Indian citizenship. The remarks triggered criticism from Opposition leaders, prompting the government to explain the legal basis for its position. The government said the distinction is rooted in the Passports Act, 1967, and has also been upheld by judicial pronouncements, including a Bombay High Court ruling in 2013. Government cites Passports Act, 1967 In its clarification, the government referred to Section 20 of the Passports Act, 1967, which empowers the Central Government to issue a passport or travel document even to a person who is not an Indian citizen under specific circumstances. “Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing provisions relating to issue of a passport …

Woman from Arunachal claims harassment by Chinese authorities in Shanghai

Woman from Arunachal claims harassment by Chinese authorities in Shanghai

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NEW DELHI: A woman from Arunachal Pradesh has alleged harassment at the hands of Chinese authorities at the Shanghai airport on November 21, claiming that she had been detained there for hours after her Indian passport was declared invalid on the grounds that the north-eastern state was a part of China. The woman, who lives in the United Kingdom, was on her way to Japan for a vacation with a three-hour layover in Shanghai. (Representational image) A strong demarche was made with the Chinese side, in Beijing and in Delhi, on the same day the incident took place, and the Indian consulate in Shanghai also took up the matter locally and extended fullest assistance to the stranded passenger, people aware of the matter said on Monday. It was stressed that the passenger had been detained on ludicrous grounds; Arunachal Pradesh is indisputably Indian territory and its residents are perfectly entitled to hold and travel with Indian passports, the people said. The woman, who identified herself as Prema Wangjom Thongdok, alleged that she was held by …

Meerut Woman Married To Pakistani Sent Back From Wagah Border For Holding Indian Passport

Meerut Woman Married To Pakistani Sent Back From Wagah Border For Holding Indian Passport

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Last Updated:April 27, 2025, 19:33 IST Sana had arrived in India with her two children on a 45-day visa, but when she visited the Wagah border on April 24, she was denied permission to cross Pakistani nationals arrive at the Attari-Wagah border to move to their country, near Amritsar, Sunday, April 27, 2025. (PTI photo) A Meerut woman married to a Pakistani was sent back from the Wagah border with her two children for carrying an Indian passport. Sana, a resident of Sardhana area of Meerut, had came to India with her two children on a 45-day visa, but when she visited the the Wagah border on April 24, she was denied the crossover. Her family said she was refused to return to Pakistan because she had an Indian passport. The authorities, however, said her children could cross the border since they were Pakistani citizens, they said. Sana refused to send her children alone. On Saturday, Sana told reporters that she had been asked to leave India due to the expiry of her visa. She …

Akshay Kumar Explains His Decision To Let Go Of Canadian Citizenship: ‘Main Chup Chaap Nikal Gaya’

Akshay Kumar Explains His Decision To Let Go Of Canadian Citizenship: ‘Main Chup Chaap Nikal Gaya’

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Last Updated:November 16, 2024, 20:59 IST Akshay Kumar, now officially an Indian citizen, opened up about his decision to relinquish Canadian citizenship. Akshay Kumar discusses giving up Canadian citizenship, calling himself “Indian from heart, mind, and soul” at a recent event. Akshay Kumar, one of Bollywood’s biggest stars, is now officially an Indian citizen. At the Hindustan Times Leadership Summit 2024, Akshay discussed his decision to give up his Canadian citizenship last year and reclaim his Indian passport. Known for his patriotism, the actor addressed the timing of his move, emphasizing that it was a long-standing plan, unrelated to current geopolitical tensions. When asked about the coincidence of his decision aligning with India’s strained relations with Canada, Akshay laughed and gave credit elsewhere. “Not any baba, it was the blessings of my parents. Main chup chaap nikal gaya (I left without making a noise),” he said, referencing the foresight suggested by a fan’s message. Akshay also reflected on why he opted for Canadian citizenship years ago. “My films were not working at the time. And …

Akshay Kumar leaves for London after casting 1st vote as Indian citizen in Lok Sabha elections; Dimple Kapadia joins him | Bollywood

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Akshay Kumar voted early on Monday morning during Lok Sabha elections 2024 after getting his Indian citizenship last year; the actor earlier had Canadian citizenship. Hours later, he was spotted at Mumbai airport with his mother-in-law, actor Dimple Kapadia. As per a report by Pinkvilla, the two were headed to London. Also read | Lok Sabha 2024 elections: Overjoyed Akshay Kumar casts vote for the first time after getting Indian citizenship. Watch Akshay leaves with Dimple Kapadia at Mumbai airport on Monday. Akshay was dressed in the same green shirt outfit that he cast his vote in on Monday morning; while Dimple, who is the mother of Akshay’s wife Twinkle Khanna, was in a black and white airport look. Unlock exclusive access to the latest news on India’s general elections, only on the HT App. Download Now! Download Now! Akshay casts vote after getting Indian citizenship Akshay Kumar was among the early voters in Mumbai. Akshay, who became an Indian citizen last year, spoke to reporters and urged people to go out and vote. Akshay …