Indian Embassy in UAE Rolls Out Chip-Enabled E-Passports Under Passport Seva 2.0
Bulgaria Expands Long-Term ‘D’ Visa Processing to Six Indian Cities From 1 November
UAE Clarifies 14-Day Visa-on-Arrival Rules for Eligible Indian Passport Holders
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Mumbai Airport Issues Passenger Advisory for VVIP Movement on 29 October
Due to Prime Minister Modi’s visit, Mumbai Airport has warned passengers of potential road delays on 29 October from 13:00–18:00 IST. Travellers should leave for the airport at least an hour earlier; flights remain on schedule but landside congestion is likely.
Pune Airport Adds Direct Flights to Dubai and Bangkok in Winter Schedule
Pune Airport’s winter timetable adds daily Dubai and Bangkok services, boosting international connectivity for western India’s business hub. The new routes cut reliance on Mumbai and open faster links to Middle-East and Southeast-Asian markets.
IndiGo Launches Direct Durgapur–Varanasi Flight, Easing East-North Religious and Business Travel
IndiGo’s new thrice-weekly Durgapur–Varanasi route, launched 29 October, cuts travel time between the industrial and pilgrimage centres by six hours, supporting SME trade and religious tourism while illustrating the carrier’s push into untapped Tier-2 city pairs.
Indian Missions in UAE Launch Chip-Embedded E-Passports Under Passport Seva 2.0
From 28 October 2025, Indian embassies in the UAE will issue only chip-embedded e-passports through the new GPSP 2.0 portal. The upgrade promises faster processing, stronger security, and full ICAO compliance—critical improvements for the 3.5 million-strong Indian community in the Gulf and the companies that employ them.
Government Seeks Feedback on Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation & Welfare) Bill 2025
The MEA has released a draft Overseas Mobility Bill that overhauls India’s 42-year-old emigration law, introducing a unified welfare council, digital migrant tracking and stricter recruiter regulation. Businesses that deploy Indian talent abroad should review the draft and submit feedback before 18 November.
Cyclone Montha Grounds All Flights at Visakhapatnam Airport
Cyclone Montha has shut Visakhapatnam airport, cancelling 32 flights and stranding 4,500 travellers. Corporates with operations on India’s east coast should activate contingency travel plans until the storm passes and services resume.
Chandigarh Airport Remains Deserted Despite Partial Re-opening After Runway Works
Chandigarh airport’s surprise partial re-opening failed to attract passengers after a military NOTAM curtailed operating hours to early mornings. Business travellers are rerouting via Delhi, illustrating how infrastructure works at mixed-use airports can ripple through corporate mobility plans.
Ground-Handling Bus Fire at Delhi Airport Triggers Safety Review
A fire aboard an Air India ground-handling bus at Delhi Airport caused no injuries but prompted a DGCA probe into the maintenance of ageing apron vehicles. Increased safety inspections could slow turnarounds in the coming days.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Suspend Flights for Temple Procession on 30 October
Thiruvananthapuram Airport will close for five hours on 30 October to allow a historic temple procession to cross the runway. The one-off shutdown will disrupt 23 flights at the start of the Diwali travel peak.