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India Resumes Tourist Visas for Chinese Nationals After 5-Year Diplomatic Freeze
Nov 22, 2025 02:55 am CST
India has resumed issuing tourist visas to Chinese nationals worldwide after a five-year suspension following the 2020 Galwan clash. This diplomatic thaw includes restored direct flights and the revival of the Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimage, marking significant progress in normalizing relations between the two Asian powers after intense diplomatic engagement throughout 2025.
IndiGo Launches Daily Direct Flights Between Mumbai and London with Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners
Oct 28, 2025 02:56 am CST
IndiGo has inaugurated direct daily flights connecting Mumbai and London using leased Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. This expansion follows the airline's recent launch of services to Copenhagen, Amsterdam, and Manchester, alongside resumed China operations. With over 400 aircraft, IndiGo now operates more than 2,200 daily flights, strengthening its international network and enhancing connectivity between India and global destinations.
India-China Direct Flights Resume After 5 Years: A Milestone in Rebuilding Bilateral Relations
Oct 27, 2025 11:03 am CST
After a five-year suspension, direct flights between India and China have officially resumed with IndiGo flight 6E1703 landing in Guangzhou from Kolkata. This restoration of air connectivity marks a significant step in rebuilding diplomatic relations between the world's two most populous nations following pandemic disruptions and border tensions. The Indian government anticipates enhanced people-to-people contact and normalized bilateral exchanges, while business travelers celebrate the convenience of direct routes replacing longer journeys through third countries. Additional services from New Delhi to Chinese cities are scheduled to begin in November, potentially boosting trade, tourism, and diplomatic engagement despite ongoing strategic challenges.
Air India Launches Direct Flights from Delhi to Manila: Expanding Southeast Asian Connectivity
Oct 02, 2025 02:12 am CST
Air India has inaugurated direct flight services between Delhi and Manila, operating five times weekly with Airbus A321LR aircraft offering three-class cabin configurations. This expansion boosts Air India's Southeast Asian network to eight destinations across seven countries, strengthening connections between India and the Philippines.