Bureau of Immigration, Government of India posts an update on Twitter/X.
“The e-OCI (Electronic OCI Card) has been officially launched! No more carrying your physical OCI booklet everywhere. You can now download your digital e-OCI Card on your mobile phone and present it at Immigration Check Posts and to airlines. How to Download Your e-OCI Card (For Existing OCI Cardholders)
Log in to the OCI Services Portal: https://ociservices.gov.in using your existing User ID and Password. If you are not already registered, complete the registration process using the e-mail address provided at the time of your OCI application.”
Emirates Airlines will resume operations, but only a limited number of flights from March 2nd, with priority give to passengers with prior bookings.
“All other flights remain suspended until further notice. Emirates continues to monitor the situation, and we will develop our operational schedule accordingly. Updates will be published on http://emirates.com and our official social media channels.”
“Government notifies Baggage Rules, 2026. New Customs Baggage (Declaration and Processing) Regulations, 2026 and also issues a Master Circular
New Rules will simplify procedures, enhance transparency, enable electronic and advance declarations and ensure smooth clearance
New changes will allow enhanced general free allowance; transfer of residence benefits; special allowances for jewelry; new provisions for temporary import/re-import; duty-free import of one laptop (for passengers above 18 years) and pets; and enhanced passenger Facilitation”
“NSV Kaundinya is a recreation of a 5th-century Indian ship, built using the ancient stitching technique. The vessel departed from Porbandar, Gujarat, on 29 December 2025.”
X/twitter update from Times/Now of new DGCA rule. Reports also say that while power banks cannot be used in-flight, they are allowed in hand luggage, but cannot be stored in overhead bins. Check with the official DGCA website for correct and latest announcement.
