Passport, Aadhaar, voter ID — what proves your citizenship? | Above the Fold | 25.06.2026

In this episode, we examine the debate over whether a passport proves citizenship and what documents actually establish citizenship rights. We also cover the deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, NCERT's new Class IX chapter on the Emergency and the political reactions it has sparked, the rising death toll in the Kolkata warehouse tragedy, and warnings from the UN and WHO as Europe battles an intense and potentially deadly heatwave. Above the Fold is The Hindu's daily news show, bringing you the day's biggest stories with clarity, depth and context. Thank you for watching our video! 00:00 Introduction 00:33 Passport not of Indian citizenship, what is? 05:38 Dozens killed after powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela 07:11 Why has the NCERT added the Emergency to Class IX 10:40 Death toll in Kolkata warehouse tragedy rises to nine 11:24 WHO says heatwave-hit Europe must strengthen healthcare systems 12:23 FIFA 2026: South Africa defeats South Korea 12:56 The Hindu Round-up You can subscribe to our channel here: https://bit.ly/3c8Adi6 Visit https://www.thehindu.com/ for the latest updates, analysis, opinions, and more. You can also download our apps: Android: https://bit.ly/3nboBEi iOs: https://apple.co/3EDCwt4 The Hindu is committed to keeping you up-to-date with information on the developments in India and the world. We promise to deliver quality journalism that stays away from vested interest and political propaganda. You can support us by subscribing to our digital offerings here: https://bit.ly/3emywiz Follow us: Twitter:   / the_hindu   Instagram:   / the_hindu