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Fuel-price shock forces airlines to trim Chennai international schedule
Air India, IndiGo and other carriers have pared back Chennai’s international flights to Singapore, Dubai, Sharjah and Sri Lanka as jet-fuel costs soar. Travellers should brace for higher fares and rerouting until fuel prices ease.
Noida airport adds Bengaluru link as Akasa expands Day-2 schedule
Akasa Air has added a daily Bengaluru rotation to its newborn Noida International Airport schedule, deepening point-to-point connectivity between India’s main tech clusters and giving travel managers a lower-cost, less congested alternative to Delhi IGI.([moneycontrol.com](https://www.moneycontrol.com/city/akasa-air-enters-noida-international-airport-with-daily-flights-to-bengaluru-and-navi-mumbai-article-13951560.html))
Telegram sues Indian government over nationwide block ahead of NEET re-test
Telegram has petitioned the Delhi High Court to overturn the government’s 14-day nationwide ban imposed ahead of the 21 June NEET-UG re-examination. The case could redefine the limits of India’s emergency blocking powers and raises immediate concerns for business travellers and expatriates who use the app to exchange travel and compliance documents. An expedited hearing is expected this week.
Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi names new visa & passport service partner from 1 July 2026
From 1 July 2026 Al Hind Tours & Travels will take over all Indian passport, visa and consular processing in the UAE. Employers and travellers should plan for a brief transition period and monitor Embassy advisories to avoid service gaps.
India and Slovakia launch dedicated consular talks to ease visas and legal migration
New Delhi and Bratislava will hold twice-yearly meetings under a ‘Consular & Mobility Mechanism’ to iron out visa backlogs, recognise background documents and design fast-track schemes for investors, students and ICT workers. For Indian firms expanding in Central Europe—and Slovak talent heading the other way—the deal promises shorter lead times and fewer duplicate certificates.([newkerala.com](https://www.newkerala.com/news/a/india-slovakia-establish-dedicated-consular-mechanism-expand-people-to-people-ties-242.htm?utm_source=openai))
RBI allows NRIs and OCIs to hold repatriable rupee accounts, simplifying investment inflows
An RBI amendment effective 13 June 2026 lets NRIs and OCIs keep a repatriable rupee account for investments, streamlining how expatriates move money in and out of India. The step reduces foreign-exchange friction for share sales and aligns with efforts to make India’s markets more accessible.
India’s 30-day e-Tourist Visa quietly becomes multi-entry, a boon for incentive planners
India has upgraded its 30-day e-Tourist Visa to allow unlimited entries, eliminating a key pain-point for corporate incentive trips that hop in and out of the country. The rule, applied to e-visas approved from 12 June onwards, will spur complex South-Asia itineraries and reduce administrative costs for MICE planners.([bodyandsoulinternational.com](https://bodyandsoulinternational.com/activities/5668-indias-multi-entry-e-visa-just-made-group-itineraries-a-whole-lot-smarter))
Supreme Court questions Aadhaar’s role as citizenship proof, seeks nationwide responses
A Supreme Court bench on 16 June asked the Centre and states to explain why Aadhaar cards are being accepted as citizenship proof, despite legislation limiting the document to identity authentication. Any ruling that narrows Aadhaar’s evidentiary use could force changes in voter registration, immigration compliance and corporate KYC processes.
Indian missions in UAE to switch passport & visa outsourcing to Al Hind from 1 July 2026
India’s embassy in Abu Dhabi has awarded a new contract to Al Hind Tours & Travels to run all passport, visa and OCI centres in the UAE from 1 July 2026, replacing BLS International and SGIVS Global. The shake-up affects millions of Indian expatriates and will introduce new biometric and tracking features, but may also raise service fees and create short-term appointment pressure.
Akasa Air launches first-ever Jewar–Navi Mumbai service, shrinking NCR–MMR travel time to 95 minutes
Akasa Air has begun daily direct flights between Noida International Airport (Jewar) and Navi Mumbai, slashing NCR–MMR transit times and undercutting existing via-Delhi options by about 40 percent. The link is expected to boost inter-city business travel for SMEs and logistics operators along both industrial corridors.([hindustantimes.com](https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jewar-to-navi-mumbai-flight-begins-flyers-cheer-shorter-cheaper-travel-101781629913036.html))
Supreme Court questions broad use of Aadhaar amid claims of citizenship misuse
The Supreme Court has asked the Centre and States to respond to a petition alleging Aadhaar is being misused as de-facto proof of citizenship and domicile. Any ruling that limits Aadhaar could force employers and immigration officials to rely on alternate documents when processing foreign workers.
India quietly converts 30-day e-Tourist Visa into true multi-entry permit
India’s 30-day e-Tourist Visa now allows unlimited entries, effective for approvals issued from 12 June 2026. The update eliminates a major hurdle for group and incentive trips that combine India with neighbouring destinations, giving travel planners and multinational firms greater itinerary flexibility.
India switches visa & passport outsourcing partner in UAE from 1 July
From 1 July 2026, Al Hind Tours & Travels will replace BLS and SGIVS as the outsourced provider of Indian passport, visa and consular services in the UAE. New biometric booths, faster courier returns and a corporate ‘Executive Desk’ promise quicker turnaround for the Gulf’s large Indian workforce, but companies must redo any in-process applications and update travel guidance before the hand-over.([outlooktraveller.com](https://www.outlooktraveller.com/News/india-overhauls-uae-visa-and-passport-services-with-new-provider-from-2026))
RBI allows NRIs and OCIs to open designated repatriable-rupee accounts for investments
India’s central bank has amended FEMA regulations to let NRIs and OCIs hold a dedicated “repatriable rupee account” for all stock-market and pension investments. The account streamlines inflows, automates outward remittances of sale proceeds and reduces paperwork, making India-linked portfolios easier to manage for globally mobile professionals.([m.economictimes.com](https://m.economictimes.com/wealth/invest/rbi-eases-investment-rules-for-nris-ocis-permits-designated-repatriable-rupee-accounts/amp_articleshow/131746181.cms))
Star Air to connect Mumbai and Mundra five times a week from 23 June
From 23 June, Star Air will fly Mumbai–Mundra five times a week, cutting a 12-hour surface journey to 90 minutes and improving connectivity for port, energy and logistics projects in Kutch district. The UDAN-supported route also feeds Mundra traffic into Star Air’s wider network via one-stop connections.([business-standard.com](https://www.business-standard.com/amp/industry/aviation/star-air-launches-direct-flights-to-mundra-operations-to-begin-from-jun-23-126061600591_1.html))