E-passports
Govt plans biometrics-based immigration for international passengers
Government initiative aims to streamline airport processes and elevate India's airports as global transit hubs
 "Govt plans biometrics-based immigration for international passengers")
1.6 mn Indians renounced citizenship in last 10 yrs, 70K gave up passports
90% of passports were surrendered in just eight states, with Goa topping the list
 "1.6 mn Indians renounced citizenship in last 10 yrs, 70K gave up passports")
India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know
TCS is working on a passport project with the government; earlier this year, the MEA renewed its 10-year Passport Seva Kendra (PSK) deal worth more than Rs 6,000 crore with the firm
 "India's e-passport rollout to start by end of year: All you need to know")
TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport
Should recent events at Axis MF worry retail investors? Is India's export growth momentum sustainable? Cab power stocks build momentum amid the energy crisis. What is an e-passport? All answers here
TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport
Should recent events at Axis MF worry retail investors? Is India's export growth momentum sustainable? Cab power stocks build momentum amid the energy crisis. What is an e-passport? All answers here
TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport
Should recent events at Axis MF worry retail investors? : Is India's export growth momentum sustainable? Cab power stocks build momentum amid the energy crisis. What is an e-passport? All answers here
 "TMS Ep168: Axis Mutual Fund, exports growth, Power stocks, e-passport")
What is e-passport?
The govt is using technology to usher in transparency. It is now planning to roll out e-passports soon. What is it? And how different will it be from our regular passports? Let us find out
India plans to issue e-passports to its citizens starting this year: Govt
E-passport will be a combined paper and electronic passport, with an embedded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip and antenna embedded as an inlay in the back cover
 "India plans to issue e-passports to its citizens starting this year: Govt")
Tata Consultancy Services bags electronic passport mandate from MEA
The deal is over and above the recently signed second phase of Passport Seva Program
 "Tata Consultancy Services bags electronic passport mandate from MEA")
Govt plans to roll e-passports with advanced security features
The government on Thursday said it is planning to roll out e-passports with advanced security features such as Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) chip.
Nepal starts issuing e-passports, to replace machine-readable passports
The Department of Passports plans to issue e-passports in a full manner within three weeks
 "Nepal starts issuing e-passports, to replace machine-readable passports")
Chip-enabled passports will boost security of travel documents: Jaishankar
Jaishankar said his ministry is working with Indian Security Press, Nashik and National Informatics Centre for chip-enabled e-passports with advanced security features
 "Chip-enabled passports will boost security of travel documents: Jaishankar")
Govt considering introduction of chip-enabled e-passports: Jaishankar to RS
In case anyone tampers with the chip, the system would be able to identify it resulting in the failure of the passport authentication.
 "Govt considering introduction of chip-enabled e-passports: Jaishankar to RS")
Govt to roll out chip-based passports soon
Govt has given approval for procurement of electronic inlays for manufacturing of e-passports
