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France Ends Annual Visa Renewals and Introduces Visa-Free Airport Transit for Indian Students
From the 2026 academic year, France will grant Indian students visas that last the full duration of their degree, scrap the Airport Transit Visa requirement, speed up biometric appointments and widen post-study work options. The only new hurdle is an A2-level French requirement at residence-permit conversion. These reforms materially cut red-tape and cost for Indian corporates financing study-abroad programmes in France. ([collegedunia.com](https://collegedunia.com/france/news/france-ends-yearly-student-visa-renewals-for-indian-students))
Mumbai International Airport to Shut Both Runways for Six Hours on 7 May
Mumbai’s CSMIA will close both runways from 11 AM to 5 PM on 7 May 2026 for mandatory pre-monsoon maintenance. Airlines have received six months’ notice to re-schedule flights but travellers face potential re-timings and capacity crunches before and after the six-hour halt. Corporates should reconfirm tickets and build buffer time into connections. ([newkerala.com](https://www.newkerala.com/news/a/mumbai-airport-halt-flight-operations-hours-may-crucial-508.htm))
IndiGo warns travellers of weather-related flight disruptions in Delhi
IndiGo has asked passengers to brace for schedule changes after thunderstorms disrupted operations at Delhi Airport on 18 April 2026. Travellers are urged to check flight status and allow extra transit time. The notice is significant because Delhi is IndiGo’s main hub; delays there quickly affect domestic and international connections relied on by corporate travellers and assignees.
Government debunks viral rumour that all Indians need tax-clearance certificate to leave the country
The Press Information Bureau and CBDT confirmed on 18 April 2026 that only travellers with significant unresolved tax arrears need an Income-Tax Clearance Certificate, rejecting a viral claim that every Indian leaving the country must obtain one. The clarification removes confusion for holiday-makers and global mobility programmes and underscores the importance of verifying regulatory news through official channels.