What happened with Passport Fee Hiked; New Rates Effective July 1?

Passport fee increased from current rates; fresh passport now ₹2,500, tatkal up to ₹6,000; Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) raised to ₹750. India's Ministry of External Affairs has announced significant increases in passport fees, effective July 1, 2026. The new fee structure includes: standard passport (fresh/reissue) now ₹2,500 (from pr

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Health Ministry Expands QR Code Drug Traceability to Vaccines, Antimicrobials

Amended Drugs Rules bring vaccines, cancer drugs, antimicrobials under Schedule H2 with QR-based traceability; phased rollout from July 2027.

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#Drug Traceability#QR Code#Counterfeit Medicines#Antimicrobial Resistance#Public Health

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Passport Fee Hiked; New Rates Effective July 1

Passport fee increased from current rates; fresh passport now ₹2,500, tatkal up to ₹6,000; Police Clearance Certificate (PCC) raised to ₹750.

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#Passport Fee#Travel Document#Citizenship Documentation#Government Revenue#External Affairs