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IndiGo’s third day of mass cancellations disrupts Indian airports
New FDTL rules and an inflexible operating model triggered mass IndiGo cancellations in late 2025. November saw 1,232 cancellations, 755…
Jaishankar cites 6,000 F-1 revocations under new US policy
An April 2025 U.S. policy treating visa adjudications as national security decisions led to roughly 6,000 F-1 revocations, many linked…
Aviation Ministry Probes Delhi Airport ATC Glitch Disrupting Flights
A November 7 AMSS software failure at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi Airport caused nearly 700 flights to be delayed or diverted,…
India-US Deportations Reach 18,822 Since 2009, MEA Data Reveal
Since 2009 India recorded 18,822 deportations from the US; 3,258 occurred in 2025. Most 2025 returns traveled on commercial flights…
Should Indian Visa Holders Brace for a Broad Travel Ban?
A Dec. 4 comment by Kristi Noem spurred fears of an expanded travel ban. India is not on the current…
US Firms Still Sponsor H-1B Despite $100K Fee, Reports Say
A US$100,000 fee for new H-1B petitions, effective September 2025, sharply raises sponsorship costs. Big tech still hires high-value specialists,…
No Joint Visa-On-Arrival Alliance: Thailand and Partners, 2025 Update
There is no official multilateral visa-on-arrival agreement among Thailand, Qatar, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, and Oman. Thailand permits Indians 60-day visa-free…
Jaishankar: Trump H-1B fee hike shows double standards; net losers
S. Jaishankar criticized U.S. H‑1B reforms after a Sept. 2025 rule requiring a $100,000 one‑time fee for new petitions. India,…