Overseas Citizens of India: News

05 Mar 2021

India

Overseas Citizens need permission for 'Tabligh, journalistic activities': Centre

Overseas Citizens of India or OCI cardholders will require special permission if they want to take up any research, missionary, Tabligh or journalistic activities, according to fresh rules issued by the Union Home Ministry on Friday.

22 Oct 2020

India

Barring tourists, government eases visa curbs for OCIs, PIOs, foreigners

Eight months after strict restrictions were imposed on inbound and outbound travel, the Indian government on Thursday eased visa curbs for Overseas Citizens of India (OCI), Persons of Indian Origin (PIO), and foreign nationals, saying they can visit the country for any purpose, except tourism.

24 Aug 2018

India

How to apply for a Voter ID card online?

In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.

12 Aug 2018

Bihar

OCI card-holders appear to enjoy equal-rights like other Indians: HC

Delhi High Court has said that Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) appear to enjoy the fundamental rights of equality before law and freedom of speech and expression in the same way as any other Indian citizen does.

02 Jun 2018

India

How to apply for a Voter ID card online?

In India, the Election Commission prevents election fraud by issuing a unique voter ID card to eligible citizens.