Indian Missions in UAE Launch Chip-Embedded E-Passports Under Passport Seva 2.0
Government Seeks Feedback on Draft Overseas Mobility (Facilitation & Welfare) Bill 2025
Cyclone Montha Grounds All Flights at Visakhapatnam Airport
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Chandigarh Airport Remains Deserted Despite Partial Re-opening After Runway Works
Chandigarh airport’s surprise partial re-opening failed to attract passengers after a military NOTAM curtailed operating hours to early mornings. Business travellers are rerouting via Delhi, illustrating how infrastructure works at mixed-use airports can ripple through corporate mobility plans.
Ground-Handling Bus Fire at Delhi Airport Triggers Safety Review
A fire aboard an Air India ground-handling bus at Delhi Airport caused no injuries but prompted a DGCA probe into the maintenance of ageing apron vehicles. Increased safety inspections could slow turnarounds in the coming days.
Thiruvananthapuram Airport to Suspend Flights for Temple Procession on 30 October
Thiruvananthapuram Airport will close for five hours on 30 October to allow a historic temple procession to cross the runway. The one-off shutdown will disrupt 23 flights at the start of the Diwali travel peak.
Indian Missions in UAE Launch New Portal for Chip-Embedded E-Passports
From 28 October 2025, all passport services for Indians in the UAE will migrate to the new Passport Seva Programme 2.0 portal, which will issue chip-embedded e-passports and provide end-to-end digital processing. The change will shorten application times, enhance security and speed border checks, benefiting the 3.5 million-strong Indian workforce in the Gulf.
Digital ‘E-Arrival Card’ Now Mandatory for OCI Holders and Foreign Visitors to India
India has made its new electronic Arrival Card compulsory for OCI card-holders and foreign nationals. The online form, which generates a QR code for scanning at immigration, replaces the paper disembarkation slip and is expected to reduce airport processing times. Travellers who do not complete the form risk denied boarding.
Air India Express Debuts Direct Bengaluru–Kuwait and Bengaluru–Riyadh Services
Air India Express has started direct flights from Bengaluru to Kuwait City and Riyadh, operating three times a week from 27 October. The new links slash travel time for South-Indian corporates, intensify competition on Gulf routes and support project mobility into Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
Pakistan Issues NOTAM Restricting Airspace Amid Indian Military Drills
Pakistan will close key flight corridors for three hours on 28–29 October due to Indian air-defence drills, forcing Indian and foreign airlines to take longer routes. The detours will raise costs and cause schedule disruptions on Europe- and Gulf-bound flights.
Indian Railways Runs 62 Special Trains via Agra for Chhath Puja Exodus
North Central Railway is operating 62 special trains from Agra to multiple Bihar cities between 27–31 October to manage the massive Chhath Puja rush. The additional capacity should ease pressure on regular services and give employers a cost-effective way to move workers during the holiday peak.
46 Additional Trains from Lucknow to Help Workers Return After Chhath
Lucknow division will run 46 special ‘reverse’ trains from 28 October, giving migrant workers timely options to return to Delhi, Mumbai and other metros after Chhath Puja. The move aims to curb the productivity lull that businesses face each year.
Chandigarh Airport’s Winter Schedule Adds Kullu, Leh and North Goa Links—No New International Flights
Chandigarh’s updated winter schedule, released 27 October, introduces flights to Kullu, Leh and North Goa but postpones additional international services until runway works finish. The new links support tourism and industry in the Himalayan and Konkan regions.
Ten More Countries Grant Visa-Free or VOA Entry to Indians in 2025
A new industry survey confirms that ten additional countries—including Thailand, Mauritius and Serbia—now offer visa-free or visa-on-arrival entry to Indian citizens, widening leisure and short-term business travel options. Employers should update travel policies to reflect varying stay limits and insurance rules.