India Reopens Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals Worldwide, Signalling Diplomatic Thaw
Pakistan Extends Complete Airspace Ban on Indian Aircraft Until 24 December
VFS Global to Open Northeast India’s First Multi-Country Visa Centre in Guwahati
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Air India Express Opens Bookings for First Flights from Navi Mumbai International Airport
Air India Express is selling seats on daily Bengaluru and near-daily Delhi flights from the soon-to-open Navi Mumbai International Airport, starting 25 December 2025. The services give businesses in the satellite city faster domestic links and ease pressure on Mumbai’s main airport.
Kerala Bus Strike and Festive Rush Push Domestic Airfares to Record Highs
Airfares in Kerala have soared to nearly ₹30,000 one-way after an inter-state private-bus strike coincided with the Christmas rush. Travellers should lock in seats early or explore rail alternatives; businesses are advised to update contingency budgets.
India widens Visa-on-Arrival access for UAE nationals to nine airports
India has extended its Visa-on-Arrival scheme for UAE citizens to Kochi, Calicut and Ahmedabad airports, giving Emirati travellers nine entry points nationwide. The 60-day, double-entry visa—available only to those who previously held an Indian visa—aims to deepen business, tourism and medical links and will allow UAE-based companies to send staff to more Indian cities at short notice.
e-Tourist Visa list enlarged to 166 countries as Tourism Ministry targets new markets
India has expanded its online e-Tourist Visa scheme to 166 countries, broadening eligibility across Latin America, Africa and Central Asia. The move supports the government’s drive to hit ambitious inbound-tourism targets and gives multinational firms a faster, paper-free route for short-term visits by employees from newly added markets.
Six-hour runway shutdown at Mumbai triggers fare spike and schedule reshuffle
Mumbai Airport will shut both runways for six hours on 20 November for planned maintenance, leading airlines to reschedule services and last-minute ticket prices on key routes to surge above ₹ 20,000. Travellers should expect knock-on delays and consider alternate airports or dates.
Airfares from Gulf cities to Hyderabad double as UAE declares month-long school break
Dynamic pricing and a long Gulf winter holiday have sent Hyderabad-bound fares from West Asia soaring to ₹ 60,000 one-way, disrupting both family visits and corporate deployments. Companies may need to reroute travellers or secure seats well in advance until capacity improves.
Rajasthan to stream border-area CCTV feeds directly into district control rooms
Rajasthan Police will integrate all CCTV cameras in its four border districts with Pakistan into district control rooms and add new units, improving real-time surveillance and potentially reducing disruptions on highways used by business travellers and logistics operators.