Dense fog cripples North India’s aviation hubs, 220+ flights cancelled at Delhi IGI alone
Assam’s Cachar district bans night-time movement near Indo-Bangladesh border
Star Air pulls Belagavi–Mumbai non-stop, disrupting Karnataka-Maharashtra business corridor
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Sri Lanka tops Indians’ winter-holiday wish-list, says Atlys report
Data from visa-tech start-up Atlys show Sri Lanka leading a surge in Indian outbound travel interest this winter, with South Africa and Oman close behind. Fee-free visas and better connectivity are driving the shift, but higher leisure demand could squeeze corporate seat availability.
Dense fog grounds Delhi skies: 228 flights cancelled and five diverted at IGI Airport
A severe fog episode on 15 December paralysed Delhi’s IGI Airport, forcing 228 flight cancellations and five diversions. The disruption stranded thousands of travellers, delayed cargo and is expected to cascade through airline schedules for another day. Companies with employees on the move should expect ongoing knock-on delays and build weather contingencies into Q4 travel plans.
Toxic smog blankets Delhi again, delaying 40+ flights and 50 trains as AQI hits ‘severe’
Delhi’s air-quality index spiked to 449 on 15 December, creating a toxic smog that cancelled more than 40 flights and delayed at least 50 trains. The episode underscores how air pollution now ranks alongside weather as a major disruptor of business travel and logistics in India’s north.
Civil Aviation Ministry issues nationwide ‘heavy fog alert’ and passenger advisory
India’s Civil Aviation Ministry issued a rare ‘Heavy Fog Alert’ on 15 December, directing passengers to verify flight status before travelling and reminding airlines of their customer-service obligations. The coordinated advisory is intended to reduce airport crowding and ensure faster passenger re-accommodation during the current fog season.
India to beef up China border policing: Uttarkashi proposes six new outposts
Uttarakhand Police have asked the state government to fund six new border outposts near the China frontier to replace the outdated revenue-police model. The upgrade will tighten security along sensitive Himalayan routes and may lengthen clearance times for commercial projects and adventure travel in the area.
Afghan overstayer arrested in Roorkee under new Immigration Act crackdown
Uttarakhand police arrested an Afghan national who overstayed his visa by four years, applying the tougher penalties of India’s new Immigration and Foreigners Act 2025. The incident signals stricter enforcement of visa rules nationwide and underscores the need for employers to monitor expatriate compliance closely.