paper forms dropped as e-Arrival Card becomes sole entry document

The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) has refreshed its India travel advice, recording that paper versions of the new e-Arrival Card are no longer accepted at Indian airports. The page—dated 10 May 2026—now directs British nationals to submit the electronic form online within 72 hours of departure and to carry the QR-code…

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Commerce Secretary’s Bern mission pushes India–EFTA trade deal from paper to people mobility

India’s Commerce Secretary, Rajesh Agarwal, wrapped up a two-day official visit to Switzerland on 7 May aimed at fast-tracking implementation of the India–EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA). While much of the public discussion centred on tariff lines and market access, behind closed doors officials drilled into mutual recognition of professional qualifications and smoother…

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Plane carrying 22 UK citizens evacuated from hantavirus-hit ship lands in Manchester

A flight carrying evacuees from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship MV Hondius landed in the Netherlands on Sunday, with passengers disembarking in good spirits as authorities began quarantine procedures for those onboard.The flight from Tenerife, where the Dutch-flagged cruise ship is currently docked, carried 26 passengers and crew members, including eight Dutch nationals, according to the…

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WFH, postpone foreign travel, use metro: PM Modi’s 9 suggestions to mitigate impact of global crisis | India News

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday urged citizens to adopt wide-ranging lifestyle and consumption changes as part of a national effort to conserve foreign exchange and reduce the economic impact of the ongoing West Asia conflict and global energy crisis. These include cutting fuel use, prioritising public transport and postponing foreign travel to…

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Israel Establishes Secret Military Base in Iraq Amidst Tensions

Israel reportedly built a covert military installation in Iraq to enhance operations against Iran, escalating regional tensions. An unconfirmed report has emerged indicating that Israel has constructed a covert military facility in Iraq. This base is purportedly aimed at supporting operations against Iranian targets. The revelation highlights the growing tensions across the Middle East, particularly…

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