October 3, 2025 10:35 AM

India, China to resume direct air services by late October

India and China have agreed to resume direct air services between the two countries later this month, marking a step towards the gradual normalization of bilateral ties, the Ministry of External Affairs said in a statement on Thursday. The decision follows a series of technical-level discussions held earlier this year between the civil aviation authorities of both countries on restoring flight connectivity and updating the existing Air Services Agreement. Under the arrangement, direct flights ...