international travel
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.
Mumbai International Airport Breaks Record with 1,036 Flight Movements in Single Day
Nov 25, 2025 02:29 am CST
Mumbai International Airport has set a new record by handling 1,036 air traffic movements in a single day on November 21, surpassing its previous high of 1,032. The Adani Group-AAI operated facility also recorded 170,488 passenger movements, demonstrating its growing capacity as a major Indian aviation hub with strong performance across both domestic and international routes.
Mumbai Police Uncovers Fake BARC Scientist's Decades-Long Espionage Network and Foreign Funding
Nov 03, 2025 01:51 pm CST
Akhtar Hussaini, arrested for impersonating a BARC scientist, received crores in foreign funding since 1995 allegedly for sharing nuclear secrets. Mumbai Police investigation reveals multiple fake identities, suspicious financial transactions, and possible international intelligence connections, raising significant national security concerns.
China Eastern Airlines Resumes Direct Shanghai-Delhi Flights After 5-Year Suspension
Oct 23, 2025 06:18 pm CST
China Eastern Airlines will resume direct flights between Shanghai and Delhi from November 9, operating three weekly services after a five-year suspension. This follows IndiGo's planned restart of Kolkata-Guangzhou flights on October 26, marking the restoration of direct air connectivity between India and China that was disrupted by the pandemic and border tensions.
US Passport Drops Out of Global Top 10 as Asian Nations Dominate Henley Passport Index 2025
Oct 16, 2025 08:48 pm CST
The United States passport has fallen to 12th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, marking its first exit from the global top 10. Singapore, South Korea, and Japan now lead the rankings, reflecting a shift in global mobility power. Experts attribute the US decline to lack of visa reciprocity and policy changes by countries like Brazil, China, and Vietnam, signaling changing dynamics in international travel access.
"Hope You All Come": Trump Invites Global Fans To World Cup, Olympics As US Tightens Visa Rules
Sep 24, 2025 11:00 am CST
US President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly that he hopes "countless people from all over the globe" will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the US, making no mention of his migration crackdown
Amid Strict US Visa Rules, Trump Invites Global Fans To World Cup, Olympics
Sep 24, 2025 08:50 am CST
U.S. President Donald Trump told the UN General Assembly on Tuesday that he hopes "countless people from all over the globe" will attend the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympics hosted by the US.