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New Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Supercharges Southern Business Corridor
India launched the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express on 8 November, cutting rail travel to under nine hours and linking key IT and manufacturing hubs in Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. The train offers airline-style comfort, aims to divert travellers from short-haul flights and strengthens intra-India mobility options for corporates.
Major ATC glitch at Delhi’s IGI Airport delays more than 200 flights
A software failure in Delhi’s Air Traffic Control centre on 7 November grounded India’s busiest airport, delaying more than 200 flights and rippling across airline networks. The disruption hit business travellers at the start of the high-season and exposed infrastructure gaps that mobility managers must now factor into scheduling and duty-of-care plans.
Chandigarh Airport back to full-day operations after runway repairs
After nearly two weeks of daylight closures for runway rehabilitation, Chandigarh Airport resumed regular full-day commercial flights on 7 November, restoring vital regional air connectivity ahead of the holiday and budget-planning season for corporates.
Assam quietly deports 19 Bangladeshi nationals, underscores zero-tolerance stance on illegal entry
Assam deported 19 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals on 7 November, signalling a tougher enforcement line along the India-Bangladesh border. Companies with cross-border staff supply chains must brace for more identity checks and longer processing times.
Sri Lanka mandates pre-departure ETA but keeps fee waiver for Indian tourists
Sri Lanka has reinstated a mandatory pre-departure Electronic Travel Authorisation for all visitors, but Indian tourists will continue to enjoy a fee waiver until the end of 2025. Business visitors must still pay, making pre-trip compliance checks essential.