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Seamless immigration, faster transfers: Navi Mumbai airport set to redefine air travel

The Navi Mumbai International Airport, set to open this month, will introduce a system allowing passengers on connecting international flights to complete immigration at the departure airport, easing congestion and positioning Mumbai as a stronger global aviation hub.

Kashmir bets on chrysanthemums to extend tourism into autumn

India, China to resume direct flights by late October after five-year hiatus

India to build first railway links with Bhutan via Kokrajhar-Gelephu and Samtse-Banarhat

India extends ban on Pakistani airlines into sixth month, disrupting 800 weekly flights

Reciprocal airspace closures continue after April’s Pahalgam terror attack, forcing Indian carriers on longer, costlier international routes.

Ramdev’s aide Balkrishna wins mega George Everest Tourism project despite stakeholding controversy

All three bidders for Uttarakhand’s flagship adventure tourism project are linked to Baba Ramdev’s aide, raising questions over tender norms and anti-collusion rules.

Argentina relaxes visa rules for Indian tourists holding valid US visas

Argentina has eased entry rules for Indian nationals by allowing those with valid US tourist visas to visit without a separate Argentine visa, a move aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening bilateral ties.

Man slapped during panic attack on IndiGo flight goes missing, family fears foul play

After viral mid-air assault, 32-year-old from Assam vanishes en route home — family fears he's missing, with no help from airline or authorities.

India reopens doors to Chinese tourists after five-year visa freeze

Move signals tentative thaw in ties post-Galwan clash as tourist visa services for Chinese nationals to resume from July 24.

Indian passport jumps eight places, now offers visa‑free access to 59 countries

Indian passport jumps from 85th to 77th in Henley Passport Index, gaining visa-free access to 59 countries, including new additions Philippines and Sri Lanka.