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Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans

"An isolating approach would not work and there should be less of a gap between the Islamic Emirate and the world," Taliban's Deputy Spokesperson Bilal Karimi said

Taliban calls out UN Security council to permanently end all travel bans
Updated On : 26 Nov 2022 | 8:15 AM IST

Japan to raise daily arrivals' entry cap to 50,000 from Sept 7: Report

The Japanese government has been steadily easing its strict border controls, which for a long time were the most rigid among the G7 major developed nations

Japan to raise daily arrivals' entry cap to 50,000 from Sept 7: Report
Updated On : 01 Sep 2022 | 1:36 PM IST

US considers travel ban status for Taliban members as contract ends: Report

The US is considering whether to extend a Trump-era waiver that would allow certain officials of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan to continue to travel abroad, the media reported

US considers travel ban status for Taliban members as contract ends: Report
Updated On : 20 Jun 2022 | 10:32 AM IST

Airlines were unprepared when travel came roaring back after hiatus

As countries reopen borders and Covid curbs fall away, travel has sprung back with such voracity that it's resulted in an unprecedented labor crunch

Airlines were unprepared when travel came roaring back after hiatus
Updated On : 17 Jun 2022 | 8:48 AM IST

Russia puts 398 members of US Congress on travel ban list: Foreign Ministry

Russia has added 398 members of the United States Congress to its travel ban list, the Foreign Ministry said on Wednesday.

Russia puts 398 members of US Congress on travel ban list: Foreign Ministry
Updated On : 14 Apr 2022 | 8:24 AM IST

Singapore lifts travel ban imposed on 10 African countries over Omicron

Singapore has lifted the ban it imposed on 10 African countries over the Omicron variant of coronavirus, while authorities expect a rapid doubling of cases in the coming days

Singapore lifts travel ban imposed on 10 African countries over Omicron
Updated On : 27 Dec 2021 | 7:53 AM IST

No ban on small aircraft at Delhi, flights to be rescheduled for winter fog

The schedule change will, however, cause delays, the source said

No ban on small aircraft at Delhi, flights to be rescheduled for winter fog
Updated On : 11 Dec 2021 | 1:12 AM IST

Cambodia lifts travel ban for passengers arriving from 10 African countries

Since the outbreak of the pandemic, Cambodia has registered 120,183 cases of Covid-19 and 2,949 deaths

Cambodia lifts travel ban for passengers arriving from 10 African countries
Updated On : 07 Dec 2021 | 3:13 AM IST

Omicron impact may lead to return of extensive travel curbs: IATA

Air passenger volume is measured in revenue passenger kilometres or RPKs

Omicron impact may lead to return of extensive travel curbs: IATA
Updated On : 03 Dec 2021 | 3:13 AM IST

Vaccination is critical: Mysteries of omicron could take weeks to untangle

A pandemic-weary world faces weeks of confusing uncertainty as countries restrict travel and take other steps to halt the newest potentially risky coronavirus mutant

Vaccination is critical: Mysteries of omicron could take weeks to untangle
Updated On : 02 Dec 2021 | 6:45 AM IST

UAE bans IndiGo flights till Aug 24 over Covid test rule for passengers

According to sources, the suspension came into effect from Tuesday for carrying passengers who had not undergone a rapid-PCR test at the departure airport

UAE bans IndiGo flights till Aug 24 over Covid test rule for passengers
Updated On : 19 Aug 2021 | 7:58 AM IST

Covid conundrum: Students caught in a logjam in the run-up to Fall semester

With Canada, Australia extending restrictions, admission seekers are deferring their studies or looking elsewhere

Covid conundrum: Students caught in a logjam in the run-up to Fall semester
Updated On : 14 Aug 2021 | 6:07 AM IST

Saudi Arabia threatens three-year travel ban on 'red list' countries

The kingdom, the largest Gulf state with a population of some 30 million, on Tuesday recorded 1,379 new Covid-19 infections

Saudi Arabia threatens three-year travel ban on 'red list' countries
Updated On : 28 Jul 2021 | 1:39 AM IST

Kerala MPs urge Centre to address overseas travel curbs faced by Indians

Three Lok Sabha members from Kerala on Tuesday urged the government to take measures to address the problems faced by Indians in travelling overseas

Kerala MPs urge Centre to address overseas travel curbs faced by Indians
Updated On : 27 Jul 2021 | 9:40 PM IST

India urges foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians

Indian students studying in institutions in China, Italy and several other countries have been stuck here in view of the travel restrictions.

India urges foreign governments to ease travel restrictions for Indians
Updated On : 22 Jul 2021 | 9:09 PM IST

Covid-19: Canada extends ban on passenger flights from India till August 21

Canada on Monday announced that it is extending the ban on incoming passenger flights from India for another month due to the Delta variant of Covid-19

Covid-19: Canada extends ban on passenger flights from India till August 21
Updated On : 20 Jul 2021 | 7:38 AM IST

Serbia's new quarantine rule for Indians puts Canada-bound students in fix

New rule came started Friday and Indian travellers were unaware of it till they landed in Belgrade.

Serbia's new quarantine rule for Indians puts Canada-bound students in fix
Updated On : 13 Jul 2021 | 12:37 AM IST

Germany lifts travel ban on travellers from India, 4 other countries

Germany is lifting a ban on most travellers from five countries hit by 'Delta' variant of Covid-19, including India and the UK from Wednesday, said German envoy Walter J Lindner

Germany lifts travel ban on travellers from India, 4 other countries
Updated On : 06 Jul 2021 | 9:43 AM IST

Emirates suspends flights from Bangladesh, Pak, Sri Lanka until July 15

Dubai-based carrier Emirates has suspended passenger flights from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka until July 15, following UAE government's directives to curb the spread of coronavirus

Emirates suspends flights from Bangladesh, Pak, Sri Lanka until July 15
Updated On : 05 Jul 2021 | 6:47 AM IST

Saudi Arabia suspends entry from UAE, Ethiopia, Vietnam over Covid-19

Saudi Arabia has suspended entry for citizens of the United Arab Emirates, Ethiopia and Vietnam over the spread of the coronavirus and its strains in these countries, media reported

Saudi Arabia suspends entry from UAE, Ethiopia, Vietnam over Covid-19
Updated On : 03 Jul 2021 | 10:15 AM IST