India’s aviation regulator proposes 48-hour ‘look-in’ window and 21-day refund mandate for all airline tickets
Air India dispatches Dreamliner rescue mission to Ulaanbaatar after SFO–Delhi flight diversion
Visa-shock: 74 % of Indian study-permit applications to Canada were rejected in August, government data reveal
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Technical snag forces Delhi–Bengaluru Air India flight to make unscheduled stop in Bhopal
An Air India Delhi–Bengaluru service diverted to Bhopal on 4 November after a suspected technical problem. All passengers were safe, but the event adds pressure on the carrier to address a spate of recent mechanical issues.
Qantas launches first-ever ‘Explorer’ fare sale in India, releasing two million discounted seats to 45 Australian destinations
Qantas unveiled its inaugural Explorer fare sale for India on 4 November, releasing two million discounted domestic Australian seats for travellers who book Qantas’ India services, a move that could lower project-travel costs for firms with operations in multiple Australian states.
InvestPro India conference spotlights citizenship-by-investment options amid rupee volatility
Held in Mumbai on 4 November, the InvestPro India conference showcased fast-track residence and citizenship programmes, reflecting surging demand from Indian HNWIs seeking mobility insurance and tax diversification as the rupee weakens.
High winds divert eight evening flights away from Delhi’s IGI Airport
Strong easterly winds on 4 November led Delhi ATC to divert eight evening arrivals to Jaipur, briefly snarling schedules for IndiGo and Air India passengers and underscoring the hub’s vulnerability to weather swings.
Bulgaria Opens Six New Visa Centres Across India for Long-Term ‘D’ Visas
Bulgaria has opened six new visa application centres in major Indian cities, dramatically increasing capacity for long-term ‘D’ visa processing. The move cuts travel time for applicants, targets booming student and tech-talent demand, and offers Indian firms a cheaper EU base with Schengen-area mobility once residence is obtained.
Philippines Grants Visa-Free Entry to Indian Travellers for 14 or 30 Days
From 3 November 2025, Indian citizens can visit the Philippines without a visa for 14 days (regular tourists) or 30 days (if they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits). The policy removes consular friction for business and leisure trips but remains non-extendable and non-convertible to employment status.
Australia Opens MATES 403 Visa Ballot, Creating New Pathway for Young Indian Professionals
Australia launched the first ballot for its new MATES 403 visa on 3 November 2025, offering 3,000 two-year work visas to young Indian STEM and finance graduates. The randomised selection system provides companies with a quicker, low-cost way to place early-career Indian talent in Australia under the broader Australia-India mobility pact.
Indian High Commission Ends Visa Outsourcing in Sri Lanka; Direct Processing Starts 3 November
From 3 November 2025, the Indian High Commission in Colombo will process all visas and passports directly, ending its outsourcing contract with IVS Lanka. The move seeks to curb document fraud and improve oversight but may initially slow turnaround for business and tourist travellers between India and Sri Lanka.
New Zealand Moves Indian Guardian Visitor Visa to Fully Online Platform
All Guardian Visitor Visa applications for New Zealand must be filed online beginning 3 November 2025. The digital mandate affects many Indian parents of school-aged students and promises faster, courier-free processing but requires applicants to prepare complete documentation before starting the e-form.