Beijing is yet to approve India’s request to operate two aircraft to fly back Indian nationals. The Indian side is hoping evacuation will finally begin Friday evening. "Indian nationals have been alerted about evacuation plans for Friday evening. It will materialise though only if Chinese authorities approve it," said a source in New Delhi late on Thursday evening.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/indians-will-fly-out-today-if-china-allows/articleshow/73785021.cms