Digi Yatra Trials for International Passengers Begin at Seven Indian Airports
The Civil Aviation Ministry has begun Digi Yatra trials for international passengers at seven Indian airports—Delhi, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Cochin, Mumbai, Chennai, and Amritsar. The biometric system uses facial recognition technology to enable contactless, seamless movement for eligible Indian nationals holding e-passports on select Air India and IndiGo international flights. Trials will run from November to December 2026, with feedback guiding a wider rollout planned for 2027. The system complements existing travel procedures, requiring passengers to carry documents and complete standard checks.
First-hand measurement across 8 sources
We measured how 8 outlets covered this story. No outlet gave this story a measurable political slant — there is no left–right reading to report. Overall sentiment is neutral (60/100). Lens Score 41/100.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
thetribune broke this story on 31 Oct, 07:43 pm. Other outlets followed.