India Warns of 350-Plus Flight Cancellations as West Asian Airspace Closes
DGCA Issues High-Risk Airspace Alert; Indian Carriers Reroute and Waive Fees
Mumbai Airport Cancels 57 Flights, Closes to Diversions as Stands Fill Up
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Embassy of India in Doha Suspends Walk-In Consular Services, Activates 24×7 Helpline
Citing security concerns, the Indian Embassy in Doha has closed its regular consular counters for 1 March, offering only emergency support and a 24-hour helpline. Indian residents and companies in Qatar should expect delays in routine passport or visa processing and plan accordingly.
Qatar Airways Suspends Operations as National Airspace Remains Closed
Qatar Airways has grounded its global network until Qatari regulators reopen national airspace. The move strands thousands of India-bound and India-origin passengers and could disrupt cargo flows. Ticket holders are eligible for free rebooking or refunds.
India Promises Bangladesh a Full Restoration of Visa Services After 18-Month Slowdown
After an 18-month security-related cutback, India says it will gradually restore full visa-issuing capacity in Bangladesh. The decision is expected to ease business travel, medical tourism and student mobility between the neighbours.
India Offers Visa Extensions for Stranded Foreigners; Airlines Publish Waiver Lists
India has authorised FRROs to grant hassle-free visa extensions for foreigners whose departures have been thwarted by Middle-East airspace closures. Simultaneously, Indian carriers have issued broad change-fee waivers and published updated cancellation lists.