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Indian Consulate in San Francisco warns travellers of surge in fake e-visa websites
India’s San Francisco consulate has published a list of fake websites copying the official e-Visa portal and urged travellers to use only indianvisaonline.gov.in. With peak summer traffic under way, the alert aims to prevent boarding refusals and data theft affecting Indian-Americans and US-based business travellers.([cgisf.gov.in](https://www.cgisf.gov.in/page/important-advisory-on-fake-indian-e-visa-websites/))
IMD issues severe weather alerts across 21 Indian states; airlines warn of flight disruptions
The IMD’s 17 June red and yellow alerts for thunderstorms and high winds across 21 states are already disrupting flights, with IndiGo issuing a passenger advisory for Delhi. Corporate travellers should anticipate delays and diversions over the next 24 hours and review contingency plans for critical itineraries.
Delhi High Court quashes MEA debarment, restores BLS International’s eligibility to bid for Indian visa contracts
The Delhi High Court on 17 June struck down the MEA’s two-year debarment of BLS International, saying the punishment violated due process. The decision immediately reinstates the firm’s right to compete for Indian visa and passport outsourcing contracts, safeguarding capacity ahead of the busy summer travel season and ensuring consulates retain multiple service providers. The judgment also signals that future blacklisting actions will need stronger procedural safeguards.
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.