India Eases Business Visa Rules and Launches Digital Sponsorship Platform to Attract Foreign (Especially Chinese) Experts
Dense Fog Grounds Flights at Delhi Airport: Over 250 Delays, 22 Cancellations, Airlines Issue Advisories
Protests in Bangladesh Force Temporary Closure of Indian Visa Centres, Dhaka Office Reopens Under Tight Security
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Parliament Told US B1/B2 Visa Wait in Delhi Still 10 Months Despite Staffing Surge
India’s foreign ministry told Parliament that business and tourist visa applicants in Delhi still wait roughly 10 months for a US interview slot. New social-media screening rules have offset recent staffing gains, causing mass rescheduling. Companies must plan US travel well in advance or consider alternative interview locations.
India and Saudi Arabia Sign Mutual Visa-Exemption Deal for Diplomatic and Official Passports
India and Saudi Arabia have agreed to waive visas for holders of diplomatic, special and official passports, enabling 90-day short stays without prior approval. The deal will accelerate bilateral projects and may act as a precursor to wider mobility facilitation for business travellers in the future.
IndiGo Warns of Weather-Related Flight Disruptions on India–UAE Routes as Heavy Rains Loom
IndiGo has cautioned passengers that UAE-bound flights could face delays or diversions due to forecasted heavy rain and thunderstorms. The alert affects India’s busiest international market during peak season; corporate travellers should add buffer time and confirm insurance coverage for weather delays.
India launches digital sponsorship module to speed e-visas for foreign experts
New Delhi has gone live with a digital platform that lets Indian companies instantly generate sponsorship letters for the e-B-4 business visa, slashing red tape for foreign engineers and technical experts. The reform is expected to cut visa lead-times from weeks to days and should help manufacturers meet tight production-linked-incentive deadlines.
Visa centre in Dhaka shuts as India warns of security threat; appointments rescheduled
India temporarily closed its main Visa Application Centre in Dhaka after warning of extremist threats to its diplomatic mission, forcing all 17 December appointments to be rescheduled. The shutdown heightens uncertainty for Bangladeshi travellers and companies relying on fast-track Indian visas.
Pakistan prolongs air-space ban on Indian aircraft to 23 January 2026, raising route-costs
Islamabad has extended its air-space closure for Indian airlines until 23 January 2026, lengthening Europe and West-Asia flight times and inflating operating costs. Corporate travellers should expect longer journeys and potential schedule reshuffles.
Severe fog cancels 228 flights at Delhi IGI; travel managers urged to build winter buffers
A dense fog spell grounded North India’s aviation network, with Delhi IGI alone cancelling 228 flights and delaying 800-plus more. Airlines and mobility advisors urge companies to add generous buffer time and consider alternate hubs for winter travel to avoid project slippage.
IndiGo warns of further delays as fresh fog grips North and East India
IndiGo’s latest travel alert warns business travellers that dense fog could again disrupt early-morning departures on 17 December. Passengers are advised to verify flight status and build extra transit time into schedules.
IMD issues nationwide cold-wave and fog alert; business travellers face multi-modal delays
India’s weather office has placed much of the country under fog and cold-wave warnings, with potential snowfall in the Himalayas. The alert signals further disruption to flights, trains and road travel, requiring contingency planning by corporate mobility teams.