India launches fully-digital OCI system, tightens dual-passport rules
India–New Zealand FTA opens 5,000-visa annual pathway for Indian professionals
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BASF picks Hyderabad for new Global Service Hub, poised to relocate international talent
BASF will open a Global Service Hub in Hyderabad, its fourth worldwide, generating demand for ICT visas and inbound relocation to India’s tech corridor. The move cements Hyderabad’s status as a strategic destination for shared-services talent. ([basf.com](https://www.basf.com/in/en/media/news-releases/asia-pacific/2026/05/apac-26-45))
MEA Briefs on West Asia: UAE Re-opens Airspace, Gulf Flights to India Climb Back Toward Normal
The MEA reports that the UAE has fully reopened its airspace, allowing Indian and Emirati airlines to restore flights that had been cut during regional tensions. Services from Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait and Bahrain are also ramping up, while Iran remains partly closed and Indians there are urged to leave. The rebound eases pressure on corporate-travel budgets but companies are advised to retain contingency plans.
India Rejects Nepal’s Protest Over Lipulekh Route, Kailash Mansarovar Yatra to Proceed as Planned
India has said the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra will continue to use the Lipulekh Pass despite objections from Nepal, insisting the route has been in lawful use since 1954. The clarification averts potential disruption for thousands of Indian pilgrims and the travel firms that support them, though companies are urged to stay alert to further diplomatic developments.
Supreme Court to Examine PIL Seeking Stricter Aadhaar Rules to Block Illegal Migrants
A Supreme Court bench will hear a PIL on 4 May demanding tighter Aadhaar issuance rules to stop undocumented foreigners from obtaining the biometric ID. Because Aadhaar underpins everything from bank accounts to FRRO registration, any restrictions could create new onboarding hurdles for expatriates and foreign business travellers.
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.