India makes e-Arrival Card compulsory 72 hours before entry
India & Jamaica sign MoUs to create skilled-worker visa channel
Citizenship Amendment Rules 2026 digitise all OCI services and ban dual passports for minors
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India-EU hold UN-side-line talks to accelerate 2026 Mobility Partnership
Indian and EU officials met in New York on 7 May to fast-track implementation of the January 2026 Mobility Partnership, reviewing digital visa tools and skills-matching pilots. Businesses could see smoother work-permit processing and more unified requirements across EU embassies in India later this year.
OCI eligibility widened to 5th- & 6th-generation Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka
India has extended OCI eligibility to 5th- and 6th-generation Indian-origin Tamils from Sri Lanka, allowing a wider diaspora to obtain life-long visa-free access and work rights in India. The move could ease cross-border hiring for companies operating in the India–Sri Lanka corridor.
Government Notifies 100 % Digital ‘e-OCI’ Regime Under Citizenship (Amendment) Rules 2026
A 1 May 2026 Gazette notification makes all OCI services digital, introduces an optional e-OCI credential, standardises global fees and tightens compliance rules—especially for minors and passport updates. The new framework promises faster processing but places greater onus on card-holders and employers to keep electronic records current.
Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport to Suspend All Flights for Six-Hour Runway Maintenance on 7 May
Both runways at Mumbai International Airport will be closed from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on 7 May for scheduled pre-monsoon repairs. Hundreds of domestic and international flights will be retimed or cancelled, creating potential knock-on delays across airline networks. Businesses should brace for itinerary changes, connection risks and temporary cargo backlogs.