MEA Briefs on West Asia: UAE Re-opens Airspace, Gulf Flights to India Climb Back Toward Normal
India Rejects Nepal’s Protest Over Lipulekh Route, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Proceed as Planned
Supreme Court to Examine PIL Seeking Stricter Aadhaar Rules to Block Illegal Migrants
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Greater Noida Plans Electric-Bus Network to Feed Upcoming Noida International Airport
Greater Noida will launch 15 electric buses next month on four routes feeding the soon-to-open Noida International Airport. The pilot improves last-mile connectivity for business flyers and supports corporate ESG goals, ahead of IndiGo’s inaugural flight on 15 June.
Surat Airport Loses Last Overseas Link as Air India Express Cancels Bangkok Service
Air India Express has abruptly ended its Surat–Bangkok flights, leaving Surat Airport without any international services despite recent infrastructure upgrades. Business travellers must now route via Mumbai or Ahmedabad, lengthening trips and raising costs for the city’s export-heavy economy. Local industry is lobbying for incentives to lure new carriers, but mobility teams should plan for overland transfers in the near term.
IMD Issues Five-Day Severe-Weather Alert: Heavy Rains Threaten Flights and Rail across Eastern & Northeastern India
A five-day IMD ‘orange’ alert warns of heavy rain and thunderstorms across the Northeast, East and parts of South India from 3 May, raising the likelihood of flight diversions, rail disruptions and highway closures. Corporate travellers and mobility teams should monitor weather bulletins, allow extra transit time and review emergency-response plans for staff in flood- and landslide-prone areas.