India and EU sign landmark Mobility Pact to ease movement of students and skilled professionals
US H-1B visa-stamping backlog pushes Indian interview dates into 2027
IndiGo suspends flights over Iranian airspace, cancels services to four Central-Asian cities
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Delhi airport operations hit by severe storm; airlines issue real-time travel advisories
A severe storm over Delhi caused large-scale flight delays and a handful of diversions on 27 January. Airlines activated real-time advisories and urged passengers to check status before leaving for the airport.
H-1B Visa Stamping Crisis Deepens: US Consulates in India Push Appointments to 2027
All five US consulates in India have run out of H-1B and other employment-visa interview slots for 2026, pushing new appointments to 2027. The backlog—driven by stricter social-media checks and the end of third-country visa stamping—poses major travel-risk for Indian talent and forces companies to rethink project plans and cross-border assignments.
India Expands e-Tourist Visa Scheme to 166 Countries, Bolstering Business Travel
India has added nine more nationalities to its e-Tourist Visa roster, taking the total to 166. The fully online permit—delivered in about 72 hours—now covers a broader swathe of Africa, Latin America and Eastern Europe, shaving weeks off visa lead times for short business visits. The change further positions India as a digitally friendly destination for corporate travellers.
India and European Union Clinch Long-Awaited Free Trade Deal, Paving Way for Mobility Chapter
India and the EU have wrapped up negotiations on a sweeping FTA that—for the first time in an Indian trade pact—contains an ambitious labour-mobility chapter. Expected perks include 90-day visa-free stays for some intra-corporate transferees and streamlined work-permit processing across Europe, giving Indian firms greater project flexibility.
IndiGo Halts Flights to Central Asia and Caucasus Through 28 January Amid Iran-Related Tensions
IndiGo has suspended flights from India to Georgia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan until 28 January due to security concerns linked to tensions around Iran. The move disrupts corporate itineraries and supply-chain cargo; travellers are advised to seek refunds, rebook via alternate hubs and monitor further advisories.
US Visa Ban on 75 Countries May Release 50,000 Extra Green Cards—Opportunity for Indians
A new US executive order freezing immigrant visas for 75 countries will likely leave tens of thousands of family-based green-card numbers unused. Under statutory rollover rules, about 50,000 could transfer to employment-based categories in FY 2027—potentially accelerating green-card timelines for Indian H-1B workers.