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India Issues Travel Advisory for Citizens Traveling to China Following Passport Dispute
Dec 08, 2025 09:49 pm CST
India's External Affairs Ministry has advised citizens to exercise caution when traveling to or transiting through China after an incident where a woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained at Shanghai airport when authorities refused to recognize her Indian passport. The ministry has called on China to provide assurances that Indian travelers will not face selective targeting or arbitrary detention during transit through Chinese airports.
Indian Woman from Arunachal Pradesh Detained at Shanghai Airport: A Diplomatic Standoff Between India and China
Nov 26, 2025 10:27 am CST
An Arunachal Pradesh woman, Pema Wang Thongdok, faced an 18-hour detention at Shanghai airport when Chinese officials refused to recognize her Indian passport, claiming her birthplace was "part of China." This incident has escalated into a diplomatic issue, with India firmly asserting its sovereignty over Arunachal Pradesh and lodging formal protests with China in both Beijing and New Delhi.
Arunachal Woman Detained in China for 18 Hours: "Told to Apply for Chinese Passport" During Airport Harassment
Nov 25, 2025 02:06 pm CST
An Indian woman from Arunachal Pradesh was detained for 18 hours at Shanghai's Pudong Airport after Chinese officials claimed her Indian passport was invalid because they consider her birthplace part of China. The diplomatic incident has prompted a strong protest from India, highlighting ongoing territorial tensions between the two nations.
New Visa Requirements: Indian Travelers Must Obtain Visa for Iran Entry and Transit from November 22
Nov 17, 2025 08:51 pm CST
Starting November 22, Iran is ending its visa-free entry policy for Indian passport holders. All Indian citizens must now obtain a valid visa before traveling to or transiting through Iran, marking a significant change from previous arrangements that allowed conditional visa-free entry for Indian tourists visiting Iranian cultural and religious destinations.
NDTV Exclusive - "Foreign Policy Has A Spine Now": Amit Shah Compares Tenures Of PM Modi, Nehru
Sep 23, 2025 01:19 am CST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has worked towards adding a spine to India's foreign policy, said Union Home Minister Amit Shah.