Ethiopian volcanic ash grounds flights and triggers DGCA safety order across India
Costly H-1B and stricter US rules push Indians toward self-sponsored EB-1A green cards
Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir ceremony to bring 50 chartered jets, stretching northern India’s apron capacity
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Mumbai Airport breaks single-runway world record with 1,036 flight movements in a day
CSMIA processed 1,036 flights on 21 November, the highest ever for a single-runway airport worldwide. The landmark reflects soaring demand for Indian air travel but also underscores infrastructure strains that could affect future business-travel reliability.
India adds Kochi, Calicut and Ahmedabad to Visa-on-Arrival network for UAE nationals
India has expanded its Visa-on-Arrival facility for UAE citizens to three more airports—Kochi, Calicut and Ahmedabad—bringing the total VoA gateways to nine. The change immediately eases short-notice business and medical travel from the Gulf, cuts connection costs, and is expected to lift visitor numbers to southern and western India.
USCIS to hike select immigration fees from 1 January 2026—Indian applicants should budget now
USCIS will increase several immigration processing fees by about 2 % on 1 January 2026, affecting EADs, TPS and parole applications. While core work-visa fees remain unchanged, Indian assignees and their dependants should budget for slightly higher renewal costs and consider filing before year-end.
UK sets 2026 start date for mandatory Electronic Travel Authorisation—Indians already compliant
From 25 February 2026, all visa-exempt visitors to the UK must hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation. Because Indians already require visas, they are unaffected, but Indian firms with multinational teams will need to handle ETAs for colleagues of other nationalities. The digital permit costs £10 and is valid for two years.
IMD warns of cyclonic rains—expect flight delays and ferry cancellations across South India
A developing cyclonic system will dump heavy rain on Tamil Nadu, Kerala and the Andaman Islands from 24 November, with airports and railways warning of delays and cancellations. Companies should build contingency time into southern India itineraries and track airline waiver policies.