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Monday, April 6, 2026
TopicHenley Passport Index

Topic: Henley Passport Index

India drops 5 spots in Henley Passport Index to 85, lowest ranking since 2021

According to the bi-annual Henley Passport Index, an Indian passport holder has visa-free access to 57 countries. Singapore retains its top spot from 2024.

Japan to Afghanistan—World’s passports ranked. It also shows ever-growing wealth disparity

Ukraine and Russia have held roughly the same position on paper since the invasion began in 2022. Ukraine climbed 24 places in the passport index in the last 10 years.

147 countries ahead of India in global passport strength rankings, steep fall from 2014

The Henley Passport Index ranks many countries at a single spot, so though India's rank is joint 84th, 147 countries are actually ahead of it.

On Camera

US pilot rescue in Iran must be seen more than war cost. Nation protects its warriors

A live American pilot paraded on Iranian state television would have been an intelligence windfall and a propaganda coup of historic proportions.

What to expect from China’s new 5-year plan—trade innovation, tensions with partners

ASEAN is struggling against a flood of 'underpriced Chinese goods', while Brazil has imposed anti-dumping duties on Chinese steel.

UAE walks away from financing Rafale F5 due to restricted access to technology, reports French media

French newspaper La Tribune earlier last week indicated that UAE withdrew from deal to fund EUR 3.5 billion. India is looking to order 114 new Rafales, which could include the F5.

China insulated itself against energy shocks. India is ‘all talk, no walk’

China patiently invested capital, skill and technology in coal gasification. Unlike it, we won’t move from words to action. As crude prices decline, we lose interest.