Monsoon Rains Cancel 17 Flights and Delay 200+ at Mumbai International Airport
Foreign Ministry Warns Public About Fake ‘Policy Advisers’ Offering Paid Migration Guidance
India adds 25 more countries to its e-Visa platform from 15 August
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India to open e-Visa scheme to 25 more countries from 15 August
From 15 August 2026 India will allow citizens of 25 additional countries to apply for an electronic visa, cutting paperwork and processing time for short-term business and tourist travel. The expansion could double annual e-Visa volumes and gives mobility managers wider sourcing flexibility for quick-turn deployments.
Air India, Akasa and IndiGo issue network-wide advisories as monsoon batters Mumbai and Delhi
Heavy rain forced airlines to divert flights and warn of delays at India’s two busiest airports on 5 July. Air India, IndiGo and Akasa Air advised passengers to confirm flight status before travelling, triggering rebooking cascades for business travellers. The monsoon disruption underscores the importance of real-time itinerary monitoring and flexible travel policies.
Gulf–India flights restart after security disruption, but summer airfares stay sky-high
Most Gulf–India routes are flying again after a fortnight of security-related cuts, but pent-up holiday demand keeps fares near record highs. Business travellers should expect continued seat shortages and elevated budgets until at least September.
Nation-wide 24-hour airport strike paralyses Italy on 5 July, risking disruption for Indian passengers
A 24-hour national strike has shut down key Italian airports on 5 July, imperilling India-Italy passenger and cargo traffic at the height of the summer season. Indian businesses should verify flights, prepare for rerouting and budget for hotel and delay costs.
EU biometric Entry-Exit System sparks five-hour queues at German hubs; Indian transit passengers advised to arrive early
Schengen-wide biometric border checks are causing multi-hour delays at Frankfurt and Munich, fuelling a 50 % surge in German travel complaints. Indian business travellers should allow extra transit time or use non-Schengen hubs to avoid missed connections.
DigiYatra facial-recognition app expands to 17 Indian airports, promises five-minute entry for domestic flyers
Techlusive reports that the DigiYatra facial-recognition programme now covers 17 Indian airports, letting domestic passengers clear entry gates in about two minutes. Business travellers can save time, but international passengers must still complete regular immigration formalities.