India, Dec. 26 -- The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has proposed new regulations for hand baggage on flights, marking a major change intended to simplify air travel and improve security.

Whether on a local or international trip, passengers would only be permitted to bring one handbag or cabin bag inside the aircraft.

The government is making this adjustment as part of its attempts to improve security and control the increasing number of travellers at airports in India and worldwide.

To enhance airport operations and ease traffic at security checks, BCAS and the Central Industrial Security Force have decided to enforce stricter regulations on hand luggage in light of the growing volume of air traffic. Under the new rules, passengers...