Why is passport not a proof of Indian citizenship?
The Centre has clarified that passport is a travel document and has never been a citizenship proof. The Centre referenced 2013 judgement of the Bombay High Court, stating that possession of a passport doesn't establish citizenship. The Centre also highlighted Section 20 of Passports Act, 1967, which includes a provision for issuing Indian passports to non-citizens as well.
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The Centre has clarified that passport is a travel document and has never been a citizenship proof. The Centre referenced 2013 judgement of the Bombay High Court, stating that possession of a passport doesn't establish citizenship. The Centre also highlighted Section 20 of Passports Act, 1967, which includes a provision for issuing Indian passports to non-citizens as well.
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Europe has become the fastest warming continent on Earth: Report
Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at twice the global average rate since the 1980s, a study by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said. Europe has warmed by around 0.53°C per decade since the mid-1990s. The report said shifts in atmospheric circulation are causing more frequent and intense summer heatwaves across Europe.
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04:56 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Europe has become the fastest-warming continent on Earth, with temperatures rising at twice the global average rate since the 1980s, a study by the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service said. Europe has warmed by around 0.53°C per decade since the mid-1990s. The report said shifts in atmospheric circulation are causing more frequent and intense summer heatwaves across Europe.
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Siya & Chetan now blaming each other for Ketan Agrawal's murder: Police
Days after Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested for pushing Ketan Agarwal off the Lohargarh Fort in Pune, they have started blaming each other for the murder, police said. Chetan told police he wanted to elope with Siya, and she claimed that Chetan hatched the murder plan. Siya said Chetan cried after June 14's attempt to murder Ketan failed.
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04:54 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Days after Siya Goyal and Chetan Chaudhary were arrested for pushing Ketan Agarwal off the Lohargarh Fort in Pune, they have started blaming each other for the murder, police said. Chetan told police he wanted to elope with Siya, and she claimed that Chetan hatched the murder plan. Siya said Chetan cried after June 14's attempt to murder Ketan failed.
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BMC staffer who fell in front of Mayor denies foul play, says 'my foot slipped'
A BMC employee who fell into an open drain during heavy rain in Mumbai rejected conspiracy claims surrounding the incident. He said his foot slipped and an open grill caused the fall. The incident occurred while Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde was inspecting the ground situation. Following the incident, Tawde suggested the Opposition may have staged the act for foul play.
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04:53 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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A BMC employee who fell into an open drain during heavy rain in Mumbai rejected conspiracy claims surrounding the incident. He said his foot slipped and an open grill caused the fall. The incident occurred while Mumbai Mayor Ritu Tawde was inspecting the ground situation. Following the incident, Tawde suggested the Opposition may have staged the act for foul play.
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Cherrapunji: Meghalaya’s monsoon capital; a must-visit in monsoon
Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, known as India's monsoon capital, is a popular travel destination during the rainy season. Famous for its lush green landscapes, living root bridges, waterfalls, and misty valleys, it attracts nature lovers and tourists alike. The region's heavy rainfall and scenic beauty make it a must-visit spot for an immersive monsoon experience.
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Cherrapunji in Meghalaya, known as India's monsoon capital, is a popular travel destination during the rainy season. Famous for its lush green landscapes, living root bridges, waterfalls, and misty valleys, it attracts nature lovers and tourists alike. The region's heavy rainfall and scenic beauty make it a must-visit spot for an immersive monsoon experience.
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Siya, boyfriend Chetan met at cafe, 'plotted murder' on day they killed Ketan in Pune
Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's fiancée Siya Goyal and her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary allegedly met at a cafe in Pune and discussed their plan to kill Ketan on the day the incident occurred, a police official said. CCTV footage of their meeting a day before surfaced. They apparently identified a suitable spot at Lohagad Fort to push Ketan, the official added.
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05:07 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Pune businessman Ketan Agarwal's fiancée Siya Goyal and her boyfriend Chetan Chaudhary allegedly met at a cafe in Pune and discussed their plan to kill Ketan on the day the incident occurred, a police official said. CCTV footage of their meeting a day before surfaced. They apparently identified a suitable spot at Lohagad Fort to push Ketan, the official added.
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'More leaders likely to join Shinde,' claims Sena MP after 6 MPs leave Thackeray's camp
Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde has hinted at more defections from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), claiming the former Maharashtra CM has "lost his ground". He said, "More leaders are likely to join Eknath Shinde in the coming days." His remarks came after six rebel MPs from Sena (UBT) formally joined Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction.
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05:06 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Shiv Sena MP Shrikant Shinde has hinted at more defections from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena (UBT), claiming the former Maharashtra CM has "lost his ground". He said, "More leaders are likely to join Eknath Shinde in the coming days." His remarks came after six rebel MPs from Sena (UBT) formally joined Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction.
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Number of those dead in Venezuela earthquakes may be between 10,000 and 1,00,000: US agency
The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has said there is a 42% chance that the number of those dead in Venezuela earthquakes may be between 10,000 and 1,00,000. USGS issues this figure to help emergency responders, government agencies and the media understand how potentially significant this event is and deploy resources effectively. The official death toll currently stands at 164.
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05:05 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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The United States Geological Survey (USGS) has said there is a 42% chance that the number of those dead in Venezuela earthquakes may be between 10,000 and 1,00,000. USGS issues this figure to help emergency responders, government agencies and the media understand how potentially significant this event is and deploy resources effectively. The official death toll currently stands at 164.
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Which taxpayers are required to undergo a tax audit?
Tax audit applicability under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, depends on turnover, gross receipts and compliance with prescribed conditions rather than merely the type of income earned, according to News18. Businesses require an audit if their sales, turnover or gross receipts exceed ₹1 crore in a financial year. Doctors and architects may also fall under the provisions.
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05:03 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Tax audit applicability under Section 44AB of the Income Tax Act, 1961, depends on turnover, gross receipts and compliance with prescribed conditions rather than merely the type of income earned, according to News18. Businesses require an audit if their sales, turnover or gross receipts exceed ₹1 crore in a financial year. Doctors and architects may also fall under the provisions.
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Actor Vishnu Vishal, husband of Jwala Gutta, reveals he's battling autoimmune disease
Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal, husband of badminton player Jwala Gutta, revealed he has been battling an autoimmune disease for past three to four years. Thanking fans for their concerns, Vishnu wrote, "Many of you noticed that my face looks tired lately...The prescribed medication I'm taking on and off has some visible side effects." He'll be seen in 'Gatta Kusthi 2'.
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05:19 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Tamil actor Vishnu Vishal, husband of badminton player Jwala Gutta, revealed he has been battling an autoimmune disease for past three to four years. Thanking fans for their concerns, Vishnu wrote, "Many of you noticed that my face looks tired lately...The prescribed medication I'm taking on and off has some visible side effects." He'll be seen in 'Gatta Kusthi 2'.
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Doctors remove 500-gram abdominal tumour from six-month-old baby
Doctors at Aster Prime Hospital successfully removed a rare 500-gram abdominal tumour from a six-month-old baby weighing just six kilograms. The four-hour surgery preserved vital organs, and tests confirmed the mass was a benign mature cystic teratoma. One month later, the infant is healthy, feeding well, and gaining weight normally.
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Doctors at Aster Prime Hospital successfully removed a rare 500-gram abdominal tumour from a six-month-old baby weighing just six kilograms. The four-hour surgery preserved vital organs, and tests confirmed the mass was a benign mature cystic teratoma. One month later, the infant is healthy, feeding well, and gaining weight normally.
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Sena MP says 'I'll kill you' to journalists; Shinde asks him to express regret
MP Sanjay Dina Patil, who recently joined Eknath Shinde-led faction, allegedly hurled abuse at journalists and threatened them during an interaction. "Why are you poking your nose in my affairs?...If you come again...I'll kill you," Patil allegedly told journalists. After the video surfaced, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde asked Patil to express regret if his remarks had hurt anyone.
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05:41 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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MP Sanjay Dina Patil, who recently joined Eknath Shinde-led faction, allegedly hurled abuse at journalists and threatened them during an interaction. "Why are you poking your nose in my affairs?...If you come again...I'll kill you," Patil allegedly told journalists. After the video surfaced, Maharashtra Deputy CM Eknath Shinde asked Patil to express regret if his remarks had hurt anyone.
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Road accident victim recovers from severe brain injury
A 30-year-old man who suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury in a road accident was successfully treated at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad. Doctors performed emergency brain surgery and intensive neurocritical care, helping him recover from multiple brain hemorrhages and fractures before being discharged in stable condition.
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A 30-year-old man who suffered a life-threatening traumatic brain injury in a road accident was successfully treated at Yashoda Hospitals, Hyderabad. Doctors performed emergency brain surgery and intensive neurocritical care, helping him recover from multiple brain hemorrhages and fractures before being discharged in stable condition.
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'Contest polls from Delhi, you'd win a million votes,' Italy Dy PM told Meloni
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni shared an anecdote from her 2023 India visit about how Delhi roads were lined with her posters to welcome her. Looking at her popularity, Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani had joked that she could win a million votes if she ran from here. "When I left, the posters read 'Thank you for visiting'," she added.
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05:49 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Italian PM Giorgia Meloni shared an anecdote from her 2023 India visit about how Delhi roads were lined with her posters to welcome her. Looking at her popularity, Italy's Deputy PM Antonio Tajani had joked that she could win a million votes if she ran from here. "When I left, the posters read 'Thank you for visiting'," she added.
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'My body, my right then his eyes, his right,' says singer Sunitha, sparks row
Telugu singer Sunitha Upadrasta has sparked a controversy with her take on feminism. In an interview, Sunitha said if a woman believes "my body, my right", a man is also free to believe it's "his eyes, his choice". "If a man smokes, he might lose just minutes, but a woman will lose hours of her life," she added.
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06:11 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Telugu singer Sunitha Upadrasta has sparked a controversy with her take on feminism. In an interview, Sunitha said if a woman believes "my body, my right", a man is also free to believe it's "his eyes, his choice". "If a man smokes, he might lose just minutes, but a woman will lose hours of her life," she added.
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What is the difference between citizenship & nationality?
While a person's nationality is determined by their birth or adoption, marriage, or lineage, citizenship is about the legal relationship between a person and the state. According to PIB, there are five ways a person can become an Indian citizen, namely by birth, by descent, by registration, by naturalisation and by incorporation. MEA said passport is not proof of citizenship.
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06:07 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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While a person's nationality is determined by their birth or adoption, marriage, or lineage, citizenship is about the legal relationship between a person and the state. According to PIB, there are five ways a person can become an Indian citizen, namely by birth, by descent, by registration, by naturalisation and by incorporation. MEA said passport is not proof of citizenship.
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H'yana CM spots injured men on road, steps out to help them to hospital
Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini stopped his convoy and stepped out to assist two youths who had met with a road accident and sustained serious injuries in Kurukshetra. He arranged their transfer to a hospital in the ambulance part of his convoy. Saini, who was on his way to a programme, also instructed officials to ensure their proper medical treatment.
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06:25 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Haryana CM Nayab Singh Saini stopped his convoy and stepped out to assist two youths who had met with a road accident and sustained serious injuries in Kurukshetra. He arranged their transfer to a hospital in the ambulance part of his convoy. Saini, who was on his way to a programme, also instructed officials to ensure their proper medical treatment.
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Gold prices rise; list shows price in Indian cities
Gold prices rose on Thursday, with 24K gold costing ₹14,171 per gram, 22K (₹12,990 per gram) and 18K (₹10,628 per gram). Price of 24K gold (1 gram) in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru today is ₹14,171, ₹14,189, ₹14,194 and ₹14,224, respectively. Price of 22K gold (1 gram) in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹12,990, ₹13,006, ₹13,011 and ₹13,038, respectively.
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06:42 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Gold prices rose on Thursday, with 24K gold costing ₹14,171 per gram, 22K (₹12,990 per gram) and 18K (₹10,628 per gram). Price of 24K gold (1 gram) in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru today is ₹14,171, ₹14,189, ₹14,194 and ₹14,224, respectively. Price of 22K gold (1 gram) in Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru is ₹12,990, ₹13,006, ₹13,011 and ₹13,038, respectively.
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Former IAS officer, ex-Odisha CM Patnaik's close aide Pandian's wife, joins BJD
Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of ex-Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian, formally joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). "By joining BJD, I've once again got the opportunity to serve the people of Odisha under Naveen Babu's leadership," she said. Sujata, a 2000-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, opted for voluntary retirement in March 2025.
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06:41 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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Former IAS officer Sujata Rout Karthikeyan, wife of ex-Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik's close aide VK Pandian, formally joined the Biju Janata Dal (BJD). "By joining BJD, I've once again got the opportunity to serve the people of Odisha under Naveen Babu's leadership," she said. Sujata, a 2000-batch IAS officer of the Odisha cadre, opted for voluntary retirement in March 2025.
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IOC to pay athletes $10,000 at Olympics, end 130-year tradition
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ended a 130-year tradition by deciding to pay athletes to compete at the Olympics. Starting with the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, every competitor will receive a $10,000 grant from the IOC. Around 14,000 athletes across Summer and Winter Olympics will be eligible, costing the IOC nearly $140 million in total.
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06:40 pm Thursday, 25 June 2026
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The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has ended a 130-year tradition by deciding to pay athletes to compete at the Olympics. Starting with the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, every competitor will receive a $10,000 grant from the IOC. Around 14,000 athletes across Summer and Winter Olympics will be eligible, costing the IOC nearly $140 million in total.
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