Travel

Vande Bharat Sleeper trains to have no Tatkal, RAC or dynamic pricing

Indian Railways has confirmed that the new Vande Bharat Sleeper services will not allow Tatkal bookings, RAC or waitlisted tickets, and will use fixed fares.

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Disruptions

Air France and ITA Airways extend Middle East flight suspensions

Air France and ITA Airways have paused flights to Dubai and Riyadh, with some routes now suspended until early 2027.

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Disruptions

SpiceJet cancels 15-20 flights daily as fleet shrinks to 12 aircraft amid financial struggles

The airline is operating on a cash-and-carry basis and has not paid employee salaries since June 2026.

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Disruptions

IndiGo flight from Raipur diverted to Bengaluru due to Diwali cracker smoke

Poor visibility caused by Diwali firecracker smoke led to the diversion of an IndiGo flight en route to Chennai.

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Visa & Entry

Visa-free doesn't always mean entry: Indian travellers warned about denied access

Indian passport holders may still be denied entry to visa-free countries, even if they are eligible for visa-free travel.

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Tourism

Kerala CM invites tourists to world's largest Jatayu sculpture after Ramayana film release

The Jatayu Earth's Centre in Kollam features a 200-foot-long, 70-foot-tall sculpture and includes adventure activities and a museum.

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Visa & Entry

South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorization to include Indian travellers

Indian passport holders can now apply for South Africa's new online visa system, with the old eVisa system to be phased out by December 2026.

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Disruptions

Fire near Virar damages railway signals; Mumbai-bound trains face delays

A fire between Virar and Nalasopara damaged signalling equipment, causing delays of up to 25 minutes for Western Railway services.

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