Navi Mumbai International Airport Opens, Handling 4,000 Passengers on First Day
U.S. Embassy and Consulates Shut 24–26 December, Freezing Visa Services
IndiGo Cancels 67 Flights Across India as Weather Disruptions Continue
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Dense Fog Grounds 550 Flights Across North India, IMD Extends Yellow Alert
Thick winter fog on 24–25 December delayed 550 flights and cancelled 10 across Delhi and neighbouring airports, with the IMD warning conditions may persist all week. Corporations are urging travellers to add buffer time or re-route via southern India to mitigate knock-on costs and missed connections.
Delhi Police Deport Record 2,200 Bangladeshi Nationals in 2025 Crackdown
Delhi Police have removed 2,200 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals this year, citing new legal powers and a multi-agency push against forged identity documents. Companies employing foreign labour in India are urged to tighten compliance as penalties escalate for both migrants and facilitators.
Star Air Re-launches Mumbai–Nanded Route After Five-Year Hiatus
Star Air has restarted Mumbai–Nanded flights after a five-year suspension, cutting travel time for business and religious visitors to Maharashtra’s interior. The route’s revival is expected to boost regional investment and support upcoming pilgrimage traffic.
Farmers Protest Land Acquisition for Proposed Hosur International Airport
Protests erupted in Hosur on 25 December against Tamil Nadu’s plan to acquire 2,980 acres for a new international airport located just 75 km from Bengaluru. The dispute highlights land-acquisition hurdles that could delay the project and affects future mobility planning for industries in the Hosur belt.
Holiday Closure Of U.S. Embassy And Consulates In India Freezes Visa Processing Until 29 December
All U.S. diplomatic missions in India are closed 24–26 December under a federal holiday order, suspending routine visa and passport services and adding to already heavy appointment backlogs. Corporate travellers and HR teams must reschedule interviews and adjust onboarding timelines, while emergency services remain limited.
India Expands Consular Reach In U.S. With New Los Angeles Application Centre
India has opened a new Indian Consular Application Centre in Los Angeles, bringing the total number of VFS-run centres in the U.S. to 17. The one-stop facility handles passports, visas, OCI cards and other services, easing access for the large Indian professional community on the U.S. West Coast. The move reduces processing times, travel costs and project-planning risk for employers that move staff between India and the U.S.
Dense Fog Grounds Northern India: 550 Flights Delayed, Business Travel Hit
Visibility at Delhi airport plunged to 50 m on 24 December, delaying 550 flights and cancelling 10. With dense fog forecast to persist, airlines and employers are bracing for continued disruption, advising longer layovers and real-time rebooking to keep business travel on track.
Bangladesh Seeks Security Assurances After Siliguri Visa Centre Vandalised
After vandalism at its Siliguri visa centre, Bangladesh has asked India to enhance protection for its missions and staff. The incident forced temporary suspension of visa services and adds friction to already strained consular links, disrupting student, medical and business travel between the neighbours.
Chandigarh Declares Drone No-Fly Zone Amid VVIP Movement And Security Concerns
Chandigarh imposed a 24-hour blanket ban on drones on 24 December to safeguard VVIP movement, underscoring India’s tightening control over low-altitude airspace. The ad-hoc order disrupts commercial surveying and delivery pilots and heightens calls for a national real-time drone-restriction portal.