Following Pakistan’s airspace restrictions for Indian airlines, several European carriers, including Lufthansa, Air France, British Airways, and SWISS, are now avoiding Pakistani airspace. This rerouting, prompted by safety concerns and NOTAMs indicating unavailable airways, adds up to an hour to flight times for routes like Munich-Delhi and Rome-Delhi, as airlines prioritize passenger and staff safety.

International students, largely from India, are challenging ICE’s policy allowing SEVIS terminations based on visa revocations, arguing it’s unlawful and violates due process. The lawsuit, filed against ICE, DHS, and the Secretary of State, seeks to restore students’ immigration status and strike down the new ICE policy. They claim the policy was implemented without proper procedure and exceeds ICE’s authority.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday spoke to his counterpart from European Union Kaja Kallas and discussed the Pahalgam terror attack.