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India, China to resume direct flights
Direct connections between India and China were suspended during the COVID-19 pandemic and never resumed — until now. The announcement comes amid a thawing in relations between New Delhi and Beijing.
China, India restore direct flights after five yearsPublished on: October 3, 2025 4:31 PM
India and China are set to resume direct flights this month after a suspension of nearly five years, marking an important step towards restoring bilateral ties and strengthening regional connectivity.
Beijing semifinal: Is this Pegula’s moment or Noskova’s breakthrough?
Separated by 11 years, Jessica Pegula and Linda Noskova meet in Beijing’s final four. Who holds the edge? We make the case for both players.
