National · 10 sources ⚠ Andekha — no coverage found on the Right in our feed sample
Passport rules 2026: Children under 15 get new validity terms; Check revised fresh, renewal and tatkaal fees
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Left · 3
Kashmir Observer · Lean Left
New Passport Rule: Under-15 Validity Cut to 5 Years Or Till 18
The Morung Express · Lean Left
Child passport to be valid for 5 years as new MEA rules kick in
The Siasat Daily · Lean Left
Passports for minors valid for 5 years, MEA’s new rules kick in
Centre · 6
Mint · Centre
Passport rules 2026: Children under 15 get new validity terms; Check revised fresh, renewal and tatkaal fees
Sambad English · Centre
Child passport to be valid for 5 years as new MEA rules kick in
Tripura Chronicle · Centre
Child passport to be valid for 5 years as new MEA rules kick in
Rising Kashmir · Centre
Children’s passport validity now 5 years or till 18: MEA
Greater Kashmir · Centre
Child passport issued under 15 years to be valid for 5 years or till they turn 18
Odisha Bytes · Centre
MEA Makes Changes In Passport Rules; Rates Get Steeper
Right · 2
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