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  • Engineer Hacks Police’s Passport Verification System To Impress His Wife, Arrested – Kashmir News

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    Engineer Hacks Police’s Passport Verification System To Impress His Wife, Arrested

    Trying to impress his wife landed an engineer in trouble after cyber police of crime branch arrested him for allegedly hacking into the system of the city police’s passport verification branch and clearing the inquiry reports of three applicants, including his wife.

    TOI reported that the 27-year-old accused Raja Babu Shah wanted to impress his wife, who planned to go abroad for a job, police said. To avoid any suspicion, Shah, a tech-savvy person, cleared two more inquiries. “Documents submitted by Shah’s wife were in order and there was no problem. But after the FIR, Shah’s wife’s passport has been stopped, said police. The accused is in judicial custody.

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    The hacking incident took place last year on September 24 which was a holiday. The passport branch of the police was shut on that day. Later cops registered FIR against an unknown person at Azad Maidan police station for forgery of valuable security, will, identity theft, punishment for cheating by using computer resources under various sections of IPC and Information Technology Act.

    Investigation was transferred to the south region cyber police station of crime branch. A team led by DCP Balsingh Rajput and comprising ACP Ramchandra Lotlikar, senior PI Kiran Jadhav and PSI Prakash Gawli collected technical intelligence and arrested the accused, Raja Babu Shah from Ghaziabad in UP. Shah was staying in a rented house in UP.

    “Shah’s wife works in Mumbai. She had applied for a passport. Shah illegally accessed the system and cleared three inquiries including his wife’s,” said police. Police however, declined to say how Shah accessed the system.

    (Source: The Times of India)

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  • Passport offices asked to prioritise Haj pilgrims’ applications

    Passport offices asked to prioritise Haj pilgrims’ applications

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    UAE: Indian expats can now avail visa, passport services even on Sunday

    Hyderabad: The Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, directed passport offices across the country to accord high priority to applications of prospective Haj pilgrims and ensure timely issuance of passports. The process will be done upon completion of requisite documentation, police verification and other formalities.

    A circular issued by the Ministry of External Affairs, stated that the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Government of India, has informed that the process for inviting online Haj applications for Haj 2023 has begun.

    They have further stated that this year the country has received a quota of 1, 75,025 for Indian pilgrims. But like in the previous years, only those pilgrims who have machine readable Indian passports will be eligible to apply, the circular stated.

    Since applications for Haj 2023 are expected to be on a larger scale, it is likely that the regional passport offices will receive a number of applications for renewal or issue of new passports.

    “It is anticipated that there could be a last minute rush for submission of passport applications by intending pilgrims. All passport offices are therefore requested to extend requisite assistance to prospective Haj applicants by means of nominating a nodal officer, opening of facilitation counters, reserving appointment slots for such applicants, and attending to request/ grievances petitions received from such citizens in a prompt manner,” the circular further read.

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  • Passport, boarding pass no longer needed to be taken out at Dubai Airport

    Passport, boarding pass no longer needed to be taken out at Dubai Airport

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    Abu Dhabi: Dubai International Airport (DXB) has launched a new biometric system, which will allow passengers to travel without a passport or boarding pass from Dubai, local media reported.

    Using the latest biometric technology, travellers can check in for their flights and complete immigration formalities without taking any identification documents.

    As per a report by Gulf News, arriving and departing passengers can scan passports in a few seconds’ via ‘Enhanced Smart Gates’ which feature contactless operation.

    The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) – Dubai stated that verification is done through the iris and biometric information.

    According to the DXB website, passengers must remove anything that covers their face, including masks, glasses and hats.

    Note that passports and boarding passes should be available only when needed.

    This step is part of Dubai’s efforts to develop smart services for smooth travel for all, in line with the leadership’s directives to combine advanced technology in government services, thus improving the quality of life.

    Who can use smart gates?

    Residents of the UAE, Emirates, GCC nationals, entry visa visitors with biometric passports and guests of the Schengen Union can use the new smart gates.

    Who cannot use it?

    People of determination and families with children under the age of 15.

    According to the GDRFA, pre-registered residents who have resided outside the UAE for six months and those with renewed passports or citizenships also cannot use smart gates.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • Passport applicants wait for hours at PSKs in Hyderabad

    Passport applicants wait for hours at PSKs in Hyderabad

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    Hyderabad: Due to the heavy rush, passport applicants are not only waiting for more than a month to get appointments but also standing for hours for their turns at PSKs in Hyderabad.

    At PSKs, Hyderabad residents especially women are facing difficulties as many of them are not even finding chairs to sit down leaving them with no option but to stand waiting for hours for their token numbers.

    Confusion over token numbers at PSKs in Hyderabad

    At the PSKs in Hyderabad, passport applicants have to pass through three stages viz., A, B, and C.

    Though applicants hardly wait for their turn at Stage A, they usually have to wait for hours for their turns at stages B and C.

    Speaking to Siasat.com, an applicant who visited Begumpet PSK on Thursday said that, it took over three hours to complete the entire process at the center. ‘I stood for nearly one hour for my turn at the verification stage and over one and half hours for granting stage’, he said.

    ‘Some of the applicants at the center were confused over the token numbers as they were not appearing in order’, he added.

    Though, attempts are being made to reduce the wait time by arranging special passport drives on Saturdays, the wait time for appointment dates at all PSKs in Hyderabad has not come down.

    Passport appointment availability in Hyderabad

    Out of these five PSKs in Telangana, three are located in Hyderabad. They are

    1. PSK Ameerpet
    2. PSK Begumpet
    3. PSK Tolichowki

    At all three PSKs in Hyderabad, the earliest passport appointment available is March 14.

    Location of PSKsApplication type/QuotaEarliest appointment date
    AmeerpetPassport/NormalMarch 28, 2023
    AmeerpetPassport/TatkalMarch 14, 2023
    AmeerpetPCCMarch 7, 2023
    BegumpetPassport/NormalMarch 27, 2023
    BegumpetPassport/TatkalMarch 14, 2023
    BegumpetPCCMarch 7, 2023
    ToliChowkiPassport/NormalMarch 29, 2023
    ToliChowkiPassport/TatkalMarch 14, 2023
    ToliChowkiPCCMarch 8, 2023

    How to apply for passport?

    Those who want to apply for a fresh passport or renew their expired passport need to apply on the Passport Seva website.

    Steps to apply for passport at PSK in Hyderabad

    1. Visit the official website of Passport Seva (click here).
    2. New users need to register whereas, existing users can log in to the portal.
    3. Once logged in, click on the link ‘Apply for Fresh Passport/Re-issue of Passport’.
    4. Applicants can fill out the form online or download it, fill it out offline and then upload it.
    5. After filling out the form, applicants have to pay which varies for various categories of passports.
    6. Once payment is done, applicants can book passport appointment slots at PSKs.
    7. At PSK, applicants have to pass through various stages.
    8. Finally, after police verification, the passport will be posted to the address mentioned in the application form.
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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • AAP MP Sanjay Singh demands confiscation of Adani’s passport

    AAP MP Sanjay Singh demands confiscation of Adani’s passport

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    New Delhi: Aam Aadmi Party MP Sanjay Singh on Thursday said that he had written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and demanded to confiscate the passport of industrialist Gautam Adani.

    “I have written a letter to PM, ED, and CBI demanding the confiscation of Adani’s passport, or else If he also flees from the country like other industrialists and capitalists, then crores of people of this country will be left with nothing,” Singh told ANI.

    Further launching his tirade against the Adani Enterprises Ltd chairman Gautam Adani, the AAP leader said that the former’s “mountain of lies and fraud is crumbling like a pack of cards”.

    “Adani’s mountain of lies and fraud is crumbling like a pack of cards. Crores of investors in the country are worried. Those who have invested in LIC, and SBI because both of them have given loans worth crores of rupees. The Prime Minister should come forward and address the issue. The Finance Minister should tell what the RBI, ED, and CBI are doing. Why is the government silent on such huge corruption? FPO is just the beginning, the mountain of lies will fall,” he added.

    Singh also gave a suspension of business notice to Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankar demanding a discussion on the allegations of financial irregularities and fraud against the Adani group.

    Serving the notice under Rule 267, Singh mentioned that a case of manipulation of shares, financial irregularities and fraud on a large scale by the ‘Adani Group’ has come to the fore. “These allegations are so serious that Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) which holds the shares of Adani Group’s stocks worth more than Rs 81 thousand crores had a loss of about Rs 16,580 crores,” he said.

    Quoting the Hindenburg Research Report, he said in the notice that crores of rupees of many public sector banks of the country including the State Bank of India (SBI) are at stake as the Adani Group has currently a debt of more than Rs 2.2 lakh crore.

    “According to the report, seven listed companies of the Adani Group have been over-evaluated for more than 85 per cent. These companies have taken loans by mortgaging their shares on a large scale. There have been several cases registered against the members of Adani’s family and his group officials,” the notice said.

    He further mentioned that many government institutions including LIC, and SBI continued to invest in Adani Group despite the latter’s role in serious offences like money laundering, and theft of taxpayers’ money. Even the grant of a Follow-on Public Offer (FPO) worth Rs 20,000 crore to the Adani enterprises and the nod for the demand of investor’s money without the completion of SEBI’s investigation also hints at wider economic impropriety, he claimed.

    “Taking cognizance of such a serious matter, the sooner the investigation is started, the sooner the interests of investors and the general public can be protected, otherwise, it will destroy the lives of crores of Indians who invest their money for savings in companies like LIC and SBI. Considering the above critical circumstances, you are humbly requested to postpone other works of the House under Rule 267 and discuss this very serious matter related to the public interest in the House,” he said in the notice.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )

  • UAE: Indian expats can now avail visa, passport services even on Sunday

    UAE: Indian expats can now avail visa, passport services even on Sunday

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    UAE: Indian expats can now avail visa, passport services even on Sunday

    Abu Dhabi: Indian expatriates in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) can now submit their applications for passport and visa services on all days including Sundays, local media reported.

    Indian outsourcing services provider for government and diplomatic missions, BLS International Service Ltd, will be open seven days a week, effective from January 22, 2023.

    Three centers located in Dubai and Sharjah will be open for submitting applications for passport and visa services on all days.

    Except for local government holidays, the center will be open for consular services throughout the year.

    “I reiterate our commitment to work for your well-being and well-being. To this end, since last week, the overseas service provider for passport and visa services has been operating on all days of the week.”

    Dr Aman Puri, Consul General of India, was quoted as saying by Khaleej Times.

    On Sundays, applicants may submit their filled application online with the required supporting documents on an appointment only basis from 9 am to 3 pm except for cases of Tatkal, Emergencies (medical treatment, death); senior citizens; who can apply on a walk in basis.

    Applicants are requested to book an appointment with BLS on the given link.

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    ( With inputs from www.siasat.com )