"If somebody is denied entry, it does not mean that he is blacklisted forever. If you violate these rules and regulations, we are bound to take action," the official warned. If any Indian visits abroad and violates the law of that country, he or she is also liable to be punished," the official said."Everybody has to follow law. Foreigners should respect Indian law. The Ministry of External Affairs regularly informs foreign journalists about Indian rules and regulations.The action against Cathal McNaughton, chief photographer at the news agencys Delhi office who was recently sent back from the airport here after his arrival from an overseas trip, is not permanent and can be reviewed after six months or a year, the official told PTI. McNaughton, an Irish national who won the Pulitzer Prize in May 2018, allegedly travelled to restricted and protected areas in Jammu and Kashmir without permission.

The MHA and the MEA have also held discussions to review protocols on foreign journalists. And in certain places, a foreigner is required to take permission.The areas are -- all of Arunachal Pradesh, parts of Himachal Pradesh, parts of Jammu and Kashmir, parts of Rajasthan, all of Sikkim and parts of Uttarakhand. In rare cases, a six-month journalist visa, with a single or double entry, can be issued. He also reported from the state without valid permission."He may be a winner of some awards, but that does not give him the licence to violate Indian laws.Under normal circumstances, India grants foreign journalists visas for up to three months. In May this year, the MEA reminded foreign journalists based in India that China Wholesale Auto Control Cables Suppliers they require permission to travel to areas protected under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958.

It may be reviewed after six months or one year," he said. For violation, the consequence is the same for everybody. According to visa rules for foreign journalists, "A foreign journalist, TV cameraperson etc, including a foreign journalist already based in India, who desires to visit a restricted or protected area or Jammu and Kashmir or the North Eastern States, should apply for a special permit through the Ministry of External Affairs (External Publicity Division)".Another official said foreign correspondents also require prior home ministry approval to film in restricted and protected areas such as border districts, defence installations and other places of strategic importance, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries..New Delhi: All foreigners have to respect Indian law and those found in violation are liable to be punished but that does not mean they are blacklisted forever, a Home Ministry official said on Friday after a Reuters journalist was denied entry into India for allegedly violating visa rules.

.The 10 per cent customs duty, according to an official statement, will be levied on imported  cellular mobile phones and accessories such as charger, battery,  wire headset, microphone and receiver, key pad, USB  cable and other specified electronic goods.However, present exemption from basic customs duty on specified parts of mobiles -- printed  circuit board assembly (PCBA), camera module, connectors  display Auto Gas Springs Suppliers assembly, touch panel, cover glass assembly, vibrator  motor and ringer will continue.Making clear the governments intention to boost mobile phones manufacturing in India, the statement said inputs and raw material for manufacture of parts of specified electronics goods, including mobile phones will also continue to be exempt from basic customs duty.New Delhi: The government has imposed 10 percent basic customs duty on mobile phones  and parts like charger, headsets, battery and USB  cable with immediate effect to boost domestic manufacturing.