PM Kisan Registration 2026 is now open for eligible farmers across India under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) Scheme. Farmers who complete the registration can receive financial assistance of ₹6,000 annually in three equal installments through Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT). In this guide, you’ll learn the eligibility criteria, required documents, registration process, benefits, and how to check your application status online.
If you have moved to a new address, you should update the address mentioned in your passport to keep your travel document accurate. In India, an address change is handled through the re-issue of passport process rather than by simply editing the existing passport booklet. Passport Seva specifically lists change in existing personal particulars as…
India’s passport system has moved further toward chip-based e-Passports, and 2026 applicants should understand how the new electronic passport system works. The Ministry of External Affairs has rolled out the upgraded Passport Seva Programme V2.0 and e-Passport services across all 37 Passport Offices in India. An e-Passport is not a completely digital passport. It is…
Passport appointment rules are an important part of the application process in India. In 2026, applicants should pay attention to online payment requirements, appointment booking, rescheduling limits, Tatkaal appointments, PSK/POPSK selection and the revised passport fees. The biggest fee-related change came into effect from 1 July 2026, when passport application fees were revised. Passport Seva…
Losing a passport can be stressful, especially if you have upcoming international travel. In India, a lost or stolen passport cannot simply be renewed like a normal expired passport. The applicant has to apply for re-issue of the passport in lieu of the lost or stolen passport and provide the required documents and information to…
Passport rules and procedures in India have seen several important updates in 2026. The most significant change is the revision of passport application fees from 1 July 2026 under the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026. The changes affect normal passport applications, Tatkaal services, minor passports and replacement of lost or damaged passports. Apart from the fee…
Passport application fees in India have been revised with effect from 1 July 2026. The revised fee structure, notified through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, applies to several passport-related services, including fresh passports, re-issue, replacement of lost or damaged passports and Tatkaal applications. The fee revision is important for applicants planning international travel because Tatkaal…
The Passport application fees in India have been revised with effect from 1 July 2026. The Ministry of External Affairs has implemented the revised fee structure through the Passports (Amendment) Rules, 2026, notified on 20 June 2026. Passport Seva has also advised applicants to check the revised fee before making payment. The revised charges apply…
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a free online coaching initiative for competitive examinations during his Independence Day address from the Red Fort on 15 August 2026. The announcement is aimed at reducing the financial pressure created by expensive private coaching, particularly for poor and middle-class families. PM Modi said the government plans to use India’s…
For engineering students, tuition fees are not the only major education expense. Students who move away from their hometown for B.Tech, B.E. or other technical courses may also have to pay for hostel, mess, books, stationery and other living expenses. Government scholarship schemes can provide financial assistance toward these costs, and some schemes specifically include…
Engineering education can involve significant expenses, including tuition fees, hostel charges, books, equipment and other academic costs. For eligible students, Central Government scholarships can provide financial assistance and reduce the overall cost of higher education. There is no single scholarship that is available to every engineering student. Instead, students can apply for different Central Government…
