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World / Fri, 03 Jul 2026 Gulf News

Indian passport slips in July amid citizenship row and new fees: Where’s visa-free travel still allowed

The clarification triggered widespread political debate and discussion online. While passports are issued only after government verification and are considered strong evidence of nationality, the Indian government has maintained that, under the Passports Act, they rely on underlying citizenship records and have never been treated as definitive legal proof of citizenship.

The clarification triggered widespread political debate and discussion online. While passports are issued only after government verification and are considered strong evidence of nationality, the Indian government has maintained that, under the Passports Act, they rely on underlying citizenship records and have never been treated as definitive legal proof of citizenship.

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