India Expands e-Tourist Visa to 166 Countries, Opening Wider Door for Business and Leisure
DGCA Issues 352 Show-Cause Notices to Airlines, Signals Tougher Compliance Era
IMD Cold-Wave and Rain Alerts Disrupt Travel in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai
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Budget Boost and Tariff Deal Shift Corporate Travel to India’s Tier-2 & Tier-3 Cities
SilverDoor data published on 9 February shows corporate housing demand rising sharply in India’s tier-2 and tier-3 cities after pro-growth Budget measures and lower US tariffs, signalling a geographic shift in future assignments.
Visa-Clearance Row Highlights City-Specific Restrictions on Pakistani Visas
An Assamese political dispute on 9 February spotlighted Pakistan’s city-specific visa rules after an MP visited Taxila outside his authorised zone, reminding corporates to double-check city permissions on Pakistani visas.
India widens e-Tourist Visa to 166 nationalities, boosting inbound corporate travel
India extended its fast-track e-Tourist Visa scheme to 166 countries on 8 February 2026, adding nine more nationalities and reinforcing the shift to digital entry processes. The wider coverage will ease short-term business travel and reduce visa-processing costs for Indian employers hosting overseas staff.
GCC’s new Schengen-style unified visa edges closer, promising smoother Gulf trips for Indians
The GCC released the first detailed application guide for its Unified Tourist Visa on 8 February 2026, confirming that one digital permit will soon grant entry to all six Gulf states. Indian businesses should prepare for simplified regional travel and adjust compliance processes ahead of the pilot launch later this year.
Drone scare diverts flights at Amritsar; security protocol overhauled
A drone sighting near Amritsar airport on 8 February led to a one-hour airspace closure and flight diversions. Authorities have upgraded surveillance and are investigating possible cross-border links, highlighting the growing drone threat to India’s secondary international airports.
Mumbai police arrest four Bangladeshi nationals in forged-ID crackdown
Mumbai police detained four Bangladeshi nationals on 8 February for overstaying and using forged Indian IDs, the latest enforcement action under the stricter Immigration & Foreigners Act 2025. Employers are advised to strengthen work-authorisation checks to avoid liability.