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Dense-fog alert for north-east, cold wave in Punjab may snarl flights and road travel
IMD’s 1 December forecast flags dense fog in Odisha, Manipur and Himachal Pradesh and severe cold-wave conditions in Punjab. Airlines, railways and road carriers are bracing for visibility-related delays, and corporate travellers are advised to allow extra transit time and book flexible tickets.
Manipur’s Chandel district launches 100 % online biometric registration to curb illegal border crossings
Chandel district in Manipur has started mandatory **online** biometric enrolment of all foreigners detected in its border belt with Myanmar. The real-time uploads to the Home Ministry’s portal aim to accelerate verification and deportation of illegal entrants while tightening security in India’s north-eastern corridor.
Airbus A320 software recall triggers scramble but Indian carriers avert major holiday disruption
Indian carriers Air India and IndiGo finished emergency software roll-backs on their Airbus A320 fleets within a day of a global safety recall, avoiding mass flight cancellations on 30 November. The swift action kept most international schedules intact, but highlights how aviation technical issues can quickly disrupt corporate travel and visa plans.
US tax-filing reminders for F-1 and J-1 students spotlight compliance risks for thousands of Indians
A Times of India explainer outlines 2026 US tax-filing duties for F-1 and J-1 students, warning that mistakes can derail visa extensions. Indian students and the companies that hope to hire them are urged to ensure Form 8843/1040-NR compliance to avoid immigration headaches.