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Step-by-Step Guide to Applying for an Indian Passport

Indian nationals need a passport to travel abroad, issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). The MEA's Passport Seva system enables applicants to submit forms, pay fees, book appointments, and track applications online. Any Indian citizen under the Citizenship Act, 1955, can apply, subject to legal rules. Citizenship can be acquired by birth, descent, registration, or naturalisation, with conditions varying by birth date and parents' citizenship.

Hindustan Times·

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Drishyam 3 Nears Rs 400 Crore Domestic Net in Three Weeks

Drishyam 3: The Conclusion has completed three weeks in theatres, collecting Rs 2.65 crore net on Day 20. The film's India net reached Rs 359.75 crore, with a gross of Rs 431.02 crore domestically. Including Rs 129 crore from overseas, the worldwide gross totals Rs 560.02 crore. It is close to the Rs 400 crore domestic net milestone.

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Jefferies Raises Eternal Target Price to Rs 430 After Q2

Jefferies increased its target price for Eternal from Rs 415 to Rs 430, indicating a potential 38% gain from the previous close of Rs 312.35. The brokerage highlighted Blinkit's rapid store expansion, improving unit economics, over 20% growth in food delivery, and growing confidence in District as key factors behind the upgrade.

ET Markets·

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India's Private Capex Pipeline Grows 39% to Rs 99.7 Lakh Crore

India's private sector capital expenditure pipeline has increased by 39% to Rs 99.7 lakh crore, driven mainly by larger projects. This growth reflects a trend toward consolidation in investment plans. Maharashtra is the leading state attracting these investments, along with several other states across the country.

TOI Business··Maharashtra

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Man Threatens Australian Lawmaker's Staff with Nunchucks

A 56-year-old man was charged for threatening the staff of Western Australian state minister Hannah Beazley with nunchucks in her Perth electorate office. The incident occurred days after federal lawmaker Helen Haines was critically injured in a car attack in Victoria. The man was detained and charged with armed intimidation and making threats. He will appear in court in Perth.

NDTV··Perth

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Iran Claims Attack on 4 Oil Ships in Persian Gulf, 3 Hit Mines in...

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy reported striking and setting fire to four oil-carrying ships in the northern Persian Gulf after they crossed an illegal route despite warnings. Additionally, three other vessels hit mines in the western Strait of Hormuz and were stopped. The IRGC accused the maritime companies of being deceived by the US military and violating maritime rules.

HT World·

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