The Omicron Covid mutant could delay the resumption of scheduled international flights from the previously announced December 15. "Decision on effective date of resumption of scheduled commercial international passengers service, to be reviewed, as per evolving global scenario," the home ministry said in a statement on Sunday after reviewing the Covid situation with other ministries like health and civil aviation.

from Times of India https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/omicron-scare-govt-to-review-when-regular-international-flights-can-safely-resume-dec-15-reopening-may-get-shifted/articleshow/87963316.cms