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Now You Can Apply for Indian Passport Using Mobile Application
INDIA

Now You Can Apply for Indian Passport Using Mobile Application

In an effort to help Indian citizens to secure passport in hassle freeway, India’s External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj has unveiled a newer version of the mPassportSeva Mobile App. A statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said that the revamped version of the mobile app comes along with a unique scheme that allows Indian citizens to apply for passport on their mobile from any part of the country. The new improved version of the app was launched to mark the Sixth Passport Seva Divas. It is available on both Android as well as IOS platforms. Commenting on the benefit of the app, a statement by the ministry said: “With the launch of this mPassport Seva App, citizens would not require access to a computer and printer to apply for passport services.”    Describi...
Passport Details Compulsory For Loans Above Rs 50 Crore
INDIA

Passport Details Compulsory For Loans Above Rs 50 Crore

The Indian government is taking the offensive against those economic offenders attempting to run away from India. Public sector banks are now directed to collect passport details from borrowers seeking to obtain loans higher than Rs 50 crore. This measure is the next step towards clean and responsible banking, Rajeev Kumar, secretary of Department of Financial Services tweeted. Banks must now make their loan application forms according to the new rule and assist the government in preventing the flight of economic offenders. For those already possessing loans above the stipulated amount of Rs 50 crore, passport details must be submitted by the borrower to their concerned banks within 45 days. In the eventuality that passport details are not produced, banks are expected to take timely ...
Why We Must Buy Travel Insurance?
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Why We Must Buy Travel Insurance?

You are not alone if you are ignoring travel insurance while booking the ticket for your upcoming trip. In fact, 90 percent of Indian travellers going abroad know about travel insurance, but only 2 to 5 percent of them prefer to buy one. Usually, people in India do not buy travel insurance unless the country they are travelling makes the policy mandatory. Just because vacation is associated with fun and pleasure, it doesn’t mean, nothing bad will happen during a journey. Remember, travel comes with its fair share of risks, and it is always good to buy travel insurance to have a fun-filled and peaceful trip. Remember an indian evisa if you are planning to travel abroad! Here are a few reasons due to which you should consider buying a travel insurance before your next trip: Lo...
Now, Access Driving Licence on Your Mobile Using DigiLocker
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Now, Access Driving Licence on Your Mobile Using DigiLocker

Citizens will now be spared from the hassle of carrying physical driving licences and vehicle registration certificates (RCs), which can be accessed online or on their mobile phones using DigiLocker. Launching the integration of DigiLocker with the Driving Licence and Vehicle Registration system of the ministry of road transport and highways today, Union minister Nitin Gadkari said citizens can use these as valid identification at airports too. The digital driving licence and vehicle registration documents will be available on citizens cellphones via the DigiLocker mobile app and this will ensure authenticated on the spot verification by various law enforcement authorities like the traffic police. "The system will not only eliminate corruption but is a mega step towards realising Pr...