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Learn moreAt the time of Brexit to “hurt” each others’ airlines, the UK and EU mandated a transit visa will be required for travelling to one via the other. Which means, an Indian going from Delhi to London via Frankfurt will require a transit Schengen visa to get on the connecting flight. Similarly, an Indian travelling from Mumbai to Munich via London will require a transit UK visa to take the connecting flight.
Sikkim has stopped issuing physical permits for foreign tourists visiting protected and restricted areas. All travellers must now obtain online clearance. This move follows directives from the Ministry of Home Affairs. Foreign nationals can visit Tsomgo Lake and Yumthang Valley with online permits. This enhances national security and streamlines the process.
Bangladesh has diplomatic missions in Mumbai and Chennai as well, where the visa services remained operative. India had earlier imposed restrictions on visas for Bangladeshi nationals after August 5, 2024, citing security concerns. Bangladesh ties with New Delhi have remained strained since prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League regime was ousted following a violent student-led street protest in July-August 2024.
For missions including Croatia, Denmark, Malta, Finland, Iceland, Slovenia, Norway and Sweden, the last date of operations at Shivaji Stadium in Delhi will be January 9, 2026. Another group of Schengen missions — Belgium, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Luxembourg, Bulgaria, Malta (MES) and the Netherlands — will cease operations at Shivaji Stadium on January 16, 2026.
New Delhi aviation regulator DGCA has banned power bank use on flights. This is due to serious safety concerns with lithium batteries. Incidents of overheating and fires have prompted this strict measure. Power banks are now forbidden for charging devices during flights. Airlines must enforce stronger safety protocols and inform passengers of the new rules.
Mark your calendars for August 15, 2027, when India will proudly unveil its first bullet train, set to zip between Surat and Bilimora. This remarkable venture, a collaboration with Japan, is gaining momentum. By 2029, travelers will enjoy a fully operational Mumbai to Ahmedabad corridor.
Union Minister for Railways Ashwini Vaishnaw announced on Thursday that the first-ever Vande Bharat sleeper train will operate between Guwahati in Assam and Howrah in West Bengal. The train will have 16 coaches, including 11 three-tier AC coaches, 4 two-tier AC coaches, and 1 first-class AC coach, with a total capacity of around 823 passengers.
South Korea is extending a visa fee waiver for group tourists from six nations, including China. This move aims to boost inbound tourism and maintain momentum. The waiver, originally ending soon, will now continue until June next year. This comes as foreign visitor numbers to South Korea have seen a significant rise, nearing pre-pandemic levels.
Virgin Atlantic will increase its London Heathrow–Bengaluru services from seven to eleven flights per week between January and March 2026, enhancing connectivity between the UK, India, and North America. The move reflects strong passenger and cargo demand and reinforces India’s position as Virgin Atlantic’s fastest-growing international market outside the US.
The US Department of Homeland Security is changing its H-1B work visa system. A new approach will prioritize skilled and higher-paid foreign workers. This move replaces the old lottery system. The change aims to ensure visas go to those with advanced skills. It will take effect on February 27, 2026. This impacts the upcoming H-1B cap registration season.
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