Covid-19 Omicron variant: India postpones resumption of international flights from Dec 15

India has postponed the resumption of international flights from December 15 due to the emergence of the Covid-19 Omicron variant.

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) made the announcement today, citing the "evolving global scenario" in light of the new variant.

Last month, the Indian government had decided to resume international flight operations from December 15.

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