Strait of Hormuz: Dashboard to monitor seafarers, liaison officers for families, says Government

MEA: Passport regulates travel, does not determine Indian citizenship

India's Ministry of External Affairs has clarified that a passport is solely a document that regulates the departure of Indian citizens from the country. The ministry stated that passport issuance is governed by the Passports Act, 1967, and does not serve as proof or determinant of citizenship. Official sources emphasized that holding or not holding a passport has no bearing on a person's citizenship status. The clarification comes in response to recent remarks made by government officials regarding the nature of the travel document. Currently, fewer than eight percent of India's population holds a valid passport.

Air India Crash Final Investigation Report Expected by October 2026, SC Told

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) has informed the Supreme Court that its inquiry into the Air India crash is progressing. Investigative analysis is expected to be completed within six weeks, contingent on external factors. A draft final report is anticipated to be ready by October 2026 for review. The AAIB noted that this timeline is consistent with international standards followed in aviation accident investigations.

Vietnam Boat Tragedy: Survivors Escaped by Jumping, Closed Vessel Trapped Others

A survivor of a deadly boat accident in Vietnam recounted how the captain jumped overboard without warning, prompting others to follow. Those who leapt into the water were the only ones who managed to survive the incident. Passengers seated at the rear of the vessel were unable to escape due to the boat's closed structure, resulting in their deaths. The survivor lost a close childhood friend in the tragedy. Authorities have noted that better medical access to nearby islands could have reduced the overall death toll.

Another Indian killed as Iran hits UAE tankers in Strait of Hormuz