A record 1.15 million Indians applied for Schengen visas in 2025 — here's where they want to goIndian demand for European travel surged in 2025, with a record 1.15 million Schengen visa applications filed, making India the third-large...
30 May, 2026, 12.39 PM IST
Out-of-pocket expenditure share declines by 21 percentage points from 2013-14: Health ministryGovernment health spending has risen, leading to a significant drop in out-of-pocket health expenses. This decline, from 64.2% in 2013-14 t...
27 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Fish, meat & West Bengal elections: It’s about money and not politicsWest Bengal Elections BJP vs TMC: Political campaigns in West Bengal are creatively using fish and meat, staples of Bengali culture, to con...
24 Apr, 2026, 12.46 PM IST
Make tirths safe for all kinds of yatrisIndia's religious tourism faces risks from stampedes, a recurring issue. Recent events highlight the need for universal safety. Current sol...
01 Apr, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Inbound tourist trail may be less crowded this holiday seasonTravel industry experts anticipate a subdued year-end season for inbound foreign tourism, failing to reach pre-pandemic levels. The decline...
11 Sep, 2025, 11.03 AM IST
MoSPI gets real with artificial intelligence: Surveys to use chatbotsThe Statistics Ministry is adding Artificial Intelligence to its work. AI chatbots will be used in important surveys. This will give policy...
25 Jun, 2025, 10.02 AM IST
Maldives urges Indians to 'be a part' of its tourism, says country's economy 'depends' on itTourism Minister Faisal urges Indian support amid declining tourist numbers in Maldives. Backlash over derogatory remarks on social media l...
06 May, 2024, 07.58 PM IST
Maldives to hold road shows in India to woo tourists backAs the number of Indian tourists to the Maldives continues to decline, the Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators (MATATO...
11 Apr, 2024, 09.59 PM IST
Indian tourists shun the Maldives; industry feels the pinch: ReportsIndian tourists are avoiding the Maldives following social media controversies, causing a significant drop in tourist arrivals from India a...
14 Mar, 2024, 03.25 PM IST
Goa-Dehradun direct flight to begin from May 23Goa tourism minister Rohan Khaunte is scheduled to board the first direct flight on May 23 to mark the beginning of a collaboration between...
16 May, 2023, 08.51 PM IST
Taj Mahal most visited ticketed ASI site for domestic tourists in FY22Sharing data about the footfall at various sites under the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the report said the Taj Mahal was the most...
28 Sep, 2022, 01.07 PM IST
India saw 1.52 million foreign tourist arrivals in 2021: Govt dataThe statistics were released at the National Tourism awards ceremony held on World Tourism day on Tuesday. While releasing the report, tour...
27 Sep, 2022, 08.00 PM IST
Cruise tourism will be 'game changer' in forex, jobs: Mahesh SharmaThe Netherlands-based consultant Bermello Ajmali has prepared a report on cruise tourism in India, which has a low penetration rate in the ...
27 Jun, 2017, 03.05 PM IST
Israel sees 49% increase in Indian tourist arrivals in two yearsHassan Madah – Director, Israel Ministry of Tourism India said, “India is one of the world's fastest-growing outbound tourism markets and a...
24 Apr, 2017, 04.05 PM IST
MTDC issues tender for survey on tourism statistics for Maharashtra"We are looking forward to agencies who can help us with exhaustive information on tourism statistics for Maharashtra," he added.
04 Sep, 2015, 06.39 PM IST
Continuing downward trend in Nepal tourists a concern for tour operatorsThe negative dynamics has immense potential to affect tourism business in Nepal adjoining Eastern Himalayan destinations in India.
09 Jan, 2014, 02.27 PM IST
- Downward FTA in Nepal comes as a concern for Indian tourism sector
Indian tourism sector is considering recently developed downward trend of FTA in tourism hotspot Nepal as a matter of concern.
21 Jan, 2013, 05.46 PM IST