Visa & Entry

Ireland extends visa waiver for Indians with UK visas until end-2026

Indian passport holders with valid UK short-stay visas can now visit Ireland for up to 90 days, starting from October 29.

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Visa & Entry

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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Tourism

Namo Bharat corridor hits 5-crore passenger mark in 93 days

The Delhi-Meerut corridor added its latest crore of journeys in just 93 days since opening in October 2023.

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Visa & Entry

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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Visa & Entry

US proposes rule change that could affect H-1B visa extensions

The proposed rule would remove the requirement for USCIS to defer to previous approvals, potentially increasing requests for evidence.

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Tourism

Ramayana film's battle scene sparks viral interest in Kerala's Jatayu Earth Center

The Jatayu Earth Center is seeing a surge in online inquiries after the release of 'Ramayana: Part 1', with a 70% increase in search queries for upcoming dates.

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Flights & Airports

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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Disruptions

Fox on runway forces IndiGo flight to divert from Kolkata to Durgapur

An IndiGo flight from Chennai was diverted to Durgapur after a fox was spotted on the runway at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International Airport.

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