Delhi Airport Restores Full Flight Operations After ATC Glitch
New Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express Supercharges Southern Business Corridor
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Canada’s Northwest Territories Opens Extra Nominee Intake—New Pathway for Indian Skilled Workers
The Northwest Territories will accept an extra batch of up to 103 provincial-nominee applications between 10 and 24 November, waiving some previous restrictions. The surprise intake gives Indian workers in Canada a new fast-track route to permanent residence, especially for those with soon-to-expire permits.
Major ATC glitch at Delhi’s IGI Airport delays more than 200 flights
A software failure in Delhi’s Air Traffic Control centre on 7 November grounded India’s busiest airport, delaying more than 200 flights and rippling across airline networks. The disruption hit business travellers at the start of the high-season and exposed infrastructure gaps that mobility managers must now factor into scheduling and duty-of-care plans.
Sri Lanka mandates pre-departure ETA but keeps fee waiver for Indian tourists
Sri Lanka has reinstated a mandatory pre-departure Electronic Travel Authorisation for all visitors, but Indian tourists will continue to enjoy a fee waiver until the end of 2025. Business visitors must still pay, making pre-trip compliance checks essential.
Chandigarh Airport back to full-day operations after runway repairs
After nearly two weeks of daylight closures for runway rehabilitation, Chandigarh Airport resumed regular full-day commercial flights on 7 November, restoring vital regional air connectivity ahead of the holiday and budget-planning season for corporates.
Assam quietly deports 19 Bangladeshi nationals, underscores zero-tolerance stance on illegal entry
Assam deported 19 undocumented Bangladeshi nationals on 7 November, signalling a tougher enforcement line along the India-Bangladesh border. Companies with cross-border staff supply chains must brace for more identity checks and longer processing times.
Finland’s New Delhi Embassy closed on 7 November for internal event—visa appointments rescheduled
Finland’s embassy in New Delhi was closed on 7 November, pushing back visa and passport appointments to the following week. While a brief disruption, the closure adds pressure to already long Schengen processing queues affecting winter assignments.