Bulgaria Signs Deal with VFS Global in Delhi; Long-Term ‘Type D’ Visa Applications to Be Accepted in India from 1 November
Chandigarh Secures First-Ever Direct Flight to Hisar in New Winter Timetable
India Clears 26,495 Weekly Flights for Winter 2025, Adds Four New Airports
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Indian Passport Slides to 85th on Henley Index, Cutting Visa-Free Access
India’s passport now ranks 85th worldwide, giving holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to just 57 countries—three fewer than 2024. The downgrade means longer lead times and higher costs for Indian corporates arranging urgent travel, though select emerging markets remain accessible.
Delhi’s Revamped Terminal 2 Reopens, Adding DigiYatra and Self-Bag Drop for 120 Daily Flights
Delhi IGI Airport’s Terminal 2 reopens after a six-month renovation, adding DigiYatra biometric boarding, self-bag-drop and six new boarding bridges. From 26 October it will process 120 domestic flights daily, easing congestion and improving connection times for business travellers.
Air India Debuts Delhi–Manila Non-Stops, Leveraging Philippines’ Visa-Free Entry for Indians
Air India has begun five-weekly non-stops between Delhi and Manila, the first direct link between the two capitals. The move syncs with the Philippines’ decision to waive short-stay visas for Indians, slashing travel time and paperwork for business and tourist traffic.
White House Defends US$100,000 H-1B Fee in Court, Citing ‘Fraud’; Indian IT Firms Alarmed
On 24 October, the White House said it will defend a new US$100,000 H-1B filing fee against multiple lawsuits, calling the levy necessary to curb fraud. The fee could dramatically raise mobility costs for Indian tech talent and force companies to rethink U.S. staffing strategies.
Delhi IGI Airport Terminal 2 Set to Reopen; 100+ Domestic Flights Shift on 26 October
An Indian Express report on 24 October confirms Delhi Airport’s Terminal 2 will reopen in the early hours of 26 October, shifting over 100 daily Air India and IndiGo domestic flights. The move redistributes capacity, shortens queues and requires travellers to double-check terminal details.
Indian Passport Slides to 85th Rank in 2025 Henley Index; Visa-Free Access Shrinks to 57 Destinations
The 2025 Henley Passport Index, published 24 October, shows India dropping to 85th place, with visa-free/VOA access falling from 62 to 57 countries. The decline raises travel costs and lead-times for Indian companies and underscores the need for fresh reciprocal visa deals.