In a latest update, the government of India has announced plans to revise passport application fees across several categories. The new charges will come into effect from July 1, 2026, making fresh passports, reissues and Tatkal services more expensive than ever. For travellers, a passport is the first travel document needed to explore the world.…

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PUNE: The family of murdered Indore businessman Raja Raghuvanshi has reacted to the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal, with Raja’s mother claiming that the bail granted to Sonam Raghuvanshi could embolden others accused of similar crimes.Speaking after the arrest of Ketan Agarwal’s fiancée, Siya Goyal, and her alleged lover, Chetan Chaudhary, Raja’s mother,…

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The father of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal on Friday met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and sought the death penalty for those accused of killing his son. PUNE: The father of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal on Friday met Maharashtra chief minister Devendra Fadnavis and sought the death penalty for those accused of killing his son.Vishal…

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The investigation into the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has revealed that co-accused Chetan Chaudhary allegedly instigated Agarwal’s fiancee Siya Goyal to eliminate him, a police official said on Friday. PUNE: The investigation into the alleged murder of Pune realtor Ketan Agarwal has revealed that co-accused Chetan Chaudhary allegedly instigated Agarwal’s fiancee Siya…

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A home guard personnel attached with Gurgaon Police was removed from duty after a video showing him allegedly abusing an auto-rickshaw GURGAON: A home guard personnel attached with Gurgaon Police was removed from duty after a video showing him allegedly abusing an auto-rickshaw driver over refusal to provide a free ride surfaced on social media.The…

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Chats contradict Siya Goyal’s statements, say Lonavala Police LONAVALA: The investigation into realtor Ketan Agarwal’s alleged murder has taken a fresh turn, with police claiming that prime accused Siya Goyal has been giving conflicting statements during interrogation, while chats recovered from her and Ketan’s mobile phones appear to contradict her claims.According to police officials, Siya…

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Sunil Gaikwad recalls Siya Goyal’s reaction after Ketan’s Lohagad Fort fall. PUNE: A man who helped recover realtor Ketan Agarwal’s body moments after he fell from Lohagad fort has claimed that while visitors at the spot were in panic, Siya Goyal remained calm.Sunil Gaikwad, who was among the first people to reach the gorge and…

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A Special Investigation Team (SIT) probe into alleged theft from Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi temple donation boxes has led to eight arrests and the recovery of over ₹79 lakh. Picture: Champat Rai (R) , Tinnu Yadav (L) AYODHYA: CCTV footage examined during the SIT probe allegedly captured Manish Yadav, one of the eight accused arrested, stealing…

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Small plane slams into Beijing landmark CITIC tower A car-sized aircraft crashed into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper, the 108-storey CITIC Tower, on Friday, according to two bystanders cited by Reuters.Police sealed off roads around the building, also known as China Zun, and prevented passersby from filming the scene.The CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, is…

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A shocking revelation emerged in the Lohagad Fort murder case as accused Siya Goyal reportedly told police she disliked her fiancé, Ketan Agarwal, due to his hair patch. PUNE: In a startling claim made during custodial interrogation, Lohagad Fort murder accused Siya Goyal allegedly told Pune Rural Police that plotting to kill her fiancé, Ketan…

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