Meanwhile, the UAE airspace has partially reopened with restricted corridors, and some flights are operating from Dubai airports, though access is strictly controlled. The MEA’s Evacuation Cell says regular services are still heavily suspended, but some inbound and outbound flights are allowed.

Good news for government employees in Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of Holi. MP CM Mohan Yadav government announced a 3% hike in Dearness Allowance (DA) for state government employees.

As per an order issued by the Delhi government in January, the liquor shops in the national capitals will remain open on Holi 2026.