Huge Gaps Persist in US Visa Interview Wait Times Across Indian Consulates
Indian Passport Jumps to 80th Spot, Unlocking Visa-Free or Easy Entry to 55 Destinations
MEA Advisory Triggers Airlift of Indians as Unrest Grips Iran
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Dense Fog Grounds 67 Flights in Chandigarh, Ripples Across Corporate Travel Itineraries
Severe fog on 17 January forced the cancellation or delay of more than 60 flights at Chandigarh, disrupting domestic and international connections and underscoring winter weather as a persistent threat to Indian mobility schedules.
Republic Day Security Alert Could Tighten Screening for Domestic and Foreign Travellers
An intelligence alert ahead of Republic Day is prompting tighter security checks at Delhi and other Indian transport hubs. While travel continues, companies are being told to pad schedules and brief staff on possible delays and documentation requirements.
MEA Urges 9,000 Indians in Iran to Exit Immediately Amid Escalating Tensions
On 16 January 2026, New Delhi told all Indian nationals in Iran to depart immediately, citing an unspecified but serious security risk. The move affects about 9,000 citizens, including port workers, oil-sector staff, and religious pilgrims, and obliges employers to trigger evacuation protocols.
India and Ethiopia Activate Reciprocal Visa-Free Travel for Diplomatic Passport Holders
As of 15 January 2026, Indian and Ethiopian diplomatic passport holders can travel between the two countries without a visa. The long-awaited waiver streamlines official visits, reinforces India’s Africa outreach, and sets the stage for broader mobility agreements that could later benefit business travellers.