Philippines Opens Visa-Free Entry and Direct Delhi–Manila Flights for Indians
Delhi’s Revamped Terminal 2 Opens, Re-shaping India’s Airport Immigration Flows
U.S. Diversity-Visa Lottery 2026 Excludes India Yet Again
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India–China Direct Flights Resume After Five-Year Suspension
IndiGo’s 6E1703 became the first India–China commercial flight in five years on 26 October 2025, reopening a vital corridor for trade, students and business travellers. Additional routes are planned, signalling cautious normalisation of bilateral relations and cutting transit times by several hours.
Bulgaria Signs Deal with VFS Global in Delhi; Long-Term ‘Type D’ Visa Applications to Be Accepted in India from 1 November
An annex signed at Bulgaria’s Delhi embassy on 24 October authorises VFS Global to begin accepting long-term ‘Type D’ visa applications across India from 1 November 2025. The move streamlines biometrics, introduces video interviews and shortens processing times for Indians seeking to work or study in Bulgaria.
Chandigarh Secures First-Ever Direct Flight to Hisar in New Winter Timetable
Alliance Air will connect Chandigarh to Hisar for the first time, starting 7 November under the new winter schedule. The short hop slashes travel time between the two industrial hubs and revives air access to Kullu-Manali as part of a multi-leg regional route.
India Clears 26,495 Weekly Flights for Winter 2025, Adds Four New Airports
DGCA has finalised India’s Winter 2025 schedule with 26,495 weekly flights across 126 airports—6 % more than last year. Added routes to Amravati, Hisar, Purnia and Rupsi enhance regional access for corporates, while capacity growth signals strong post-pandemic demand.
Indian Passport Slides to 85th on Henley Index, Cutting Visa-Free Access
India’s passport now ranks 85th worldwide, giving holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to just 57 countries—three fewer than 2024. The downgrade means longer lead times and higher costs for Indian corporates arranging urgent travel, though select emerging markets remain accessible.
Delhi’s Revamped Terminal 2 Reopens, Adding DigiYatra and Self-Bag Drop for 120 Daily Flights
Delhi IGI Airport’s Terminal 2 reopens after a six-month renovation, adding DigiYatra biometric boarding, self-bag-drop and six new boarding bridges. From 26 October it will process 120 domestic flights daily, easing congestion and improving connection times for business travellers.
Air India Debuts Delhi–Manila Non-Stops, Leveraging Philippines’ Visa-Free Entry for Indians
Air India has begun five-weekly non-stops between Delhi and Manila, the first direct link between the two capitals. The move syncs with the Philippines’ decision to waive short-stay visas for Indians, slashing travel time and paperwork for business and tourist traffic.