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Maharashtra Unveils Global Workforce Mobility Policy 2026 to Export Skilled Talent
Maharashtra has adopted a comprehensive Global Workforce Mobility Policy aimed at training, certifying and safely deploying state residents to jobs overseas. The plan introduces ‘Skill Passports’, expanded language training and a secure digital recruitment channel, positioning the state as a major exporter of skilled labour while protecting workers from fraud.
UK Updates TB-Testing Clinic List for Indian Visa Applicants, Drops Lucknow Centre
UKVI has deleted one Lucknow TB-testing centre and changed operating hours at another, effective 21 September 2026. Indian applicants for UK long-term visas must use an approved clinic, so corporate mobility teams should reschedule affected medicals immediately to prevent visa refusals or assignment delays.
UK Travel Advice Adds e-OCI and Self-Declaration Form Requirements for Arrivals into India
The UK FCDO now warns travellers to India that they must carry a digital e-OCI card and complete an online Self-Declaration Form before departure. Airlines may refuse boarding without proof, so employers should amend travel checklists to avoid disruption to assignments and business trips.
Australia Re-Orders Skilled-Visa Queue; Healthcare & Construction Applications from India Move to Front
Australia’s new Ministerial Directions 121 and 122 reshuffle the processing order for skilled-visa applications, putting healthcare, construction, teaching and other priority-sector jobs first. The framework, in force since 19 September 2026, could accelerate decisions for many Indian professionals while slowing files in non-priority occupations.
IMD Issues Week-Long Heavy-Rain Alert; Mobility Disruptions Expected Across Eastern & Southern India
The IMD forecasts heavy to extremely heavy rain and strong winds across large swathes of India through 26 September, warning of flooding and transport disruptions. Companies should activate contingency plans for flight diversions, rail delays and supply-chain interruptions, particularly in Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Italy’s Proposed School Rules—Burqa Ban and Foreign-Student Cap—Could Affect Indian Families
Italy has floated legislation to ban burqas and niqabs in schools, set a maximum ratio of foreign students per class and oblige certain migrant parents to learn Italian. If adopted, the rules could disrupt school placements and integration pathways for Indian expatriate families living in Italy.
Air India Express Cancels Patna–Delhi Flight IX1348 on 21–22 September, Disrupting Business Travel Links
Air India Express has cancelled its early-morning Patna–Delhi flights on 21 and 22 September, citing unspecified operational issues. The move forces travellers to rebook at higher fares and highlights reliability concerns on a key domestic leg that feeds onward international connections.
Trump extends $100,000 H-1B visa fee for another year, prolonging uncertainty for Indian tech talent
President Trump has prolonged the US$100,000 surcharge on certain new H-1B visas until September 2027. Indians—who make up the vast majority of H-1B beneficiaries—face extended financial and planning uncertainty even though a court order currently blocks collection. Companies must reassess mobility budgets, accelerate alternative-destination planning and brace for stricter petition reviews.
Indian traveller denied boarding highlights need for UK Direct Airside Transit Visa
NDTV reports that a Delhi-based passenger with a valid Schengen visa was barred from a UK-transit itinerary for lacking a Direct Airside Transit Visa. The case is a timely reminder that Indians transiting British airports still need a DATV, exposing companies to missed connections and added costs if overlooked.