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Fresh snowfall suspends traffic on Mughal Road and Srinagar-Leh highway

Vehicular movement has been halted on Mughal Road and the Srinagar-Leh highway due to slippery conditions and fresh snowfall.

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Ireland extends visa waiver for Indians with UK visas until end-2026
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Qatar Airways expands pre-order dining to medium-haul premium cabins

The service is now available on flights of two hours or more for First and Business Class passengers.

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Kazakhstan introduces QazETA travel authorisation for Indians, mandatory from July 2027

Indian travellers will need an electronic approval for entry starting July 1, 2027, with applications opening in November 2026.

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China changes visa process for Indians from October 26: new rules, new centres

Starting October 26, Indian applicants must apply for China visas at new centres, online first and with specific documents.

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Qatar Airways expands pre-order dining to medium-haul premium cabins

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1:12 pmVisa & EntryIreland extends visa waiver for Indians with UK visas until end-2026
12:38 pmDisruptionsLufthansa Group extends Dubai flight suspensions until March 2027
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India's first Amrit Bharat 3.0 train departs New Delhi for Patna amidst Chhath songs
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Central University of Kashmir starts three-day tourism employability skills workshop
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India's first 'Amrit Bharat 3.0' train departs from New Delhi to Patna on Chhath Puja

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Singapore Airlines reports higher Q2 profit as Air India losses shrink

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Qatar Airways expands pre-order dining to medium-haul premium cabins
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