International travel demand from India drops as West Asia tensions and weak rupee drive up costsIndian summer travel abroad faces higher costs. Tour packages are up 20-25%. West Asia conflict fuels oil prices and airfares. A weaker rup...
27 Apr, 2026, 01.19 PM IST
Indian aviation sector to handle about 500 million passengers annually by 2030: NMIA chiefIndia's aviation industry is gearing up for an extraordinary transformation. Experts anticipate a surge to 500 million air travelers by 203...
23 Apr, 2026, 07.43 PM IST
India to lead South Asia growth at 7.6% in FY26, says World BankIndia will lead South Asia's economic growth. The World Bank forecasts India's economy to expand by 7.6% in FY26. The region's overall grow...
08 Apr, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
47 villages along Nepal border in UP's Lakhimpur Kheri to get roads, telecom under Village Programme IILakhimpur Kheri's border villages are set for a major upgrade. Forty-seven villages near Nepal will receive all-weather roads and telecommu...
15 Mar, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
Nepal opens 97 remote peaks for free climbingNepal is set to boost mountain tourism. The government will allow free climbing on 97 peaks in Karnali and Sudurpashchim provinces. This in...
10 Aug, 2025, 12.57 PM IST
Indians top Nepal's air tourist arrivals in JulyKathmandu saw a surge in tourism. Over 70,000 tourists arrived by air in July 2025. Indian travellers made up the biggest group. The Nepal ...
02 Aug, 2025, 12.48 PM IST
Floods near Nepal-China border disrupt Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimageThe Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), an umbrella organisation of mountain tourism entrepreneurs, has reported that pilgrims t...
13 Jul, 2025, 10.27 AM IST
Pahalgam goes from 'mini-Switzerland' to ghost town in an instant; tourism, local businesses brace for worseThe devastating terror attack in Pahalgam has crippled the local tourism industry, leaving businesses in distress. The attack, one of the d...
24 Apr, 2025, 11.20 AM IST
Nepal Deputy PM Bishnu Prasad Paudel sustain burn injuries while inaugurating Pokhara Tourism fairNepal's Deputy Prime Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel and Pokhara Mayor Dhanraj Acharya sustained burn injuries when hydrogen-filled balloons ...
15 Feb, 2025, 06.37 PM IST
Manipur to host Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival (EIIFF)-2025 from February 6Manipur will celebrate the 2nd edition of Eikhoigi Imphal International Film Festival from February 6 to 10, 2025. The event aims to promot...
03 Feb, 2025, 07.40 PM IST
Nepal hikes Mount Everest climbing fee to USD 15,000Kathmandu has raised Mount Everest permit fees by up to 36% to address garbage pollution and enhance revenue. New regulations include manda...
23 Jan, 2025, 10.09 AM IST
Karnataka's MSIL enters travel business, Minister Patil unveils domestic and overseas travel packagesIndustries Minister MB Patil launched travel packages by Mysore Sales International (MSIL) offering affordable, innovative options for all,...
08 Jan, 2025, 03.13 PM IST
Nepal rules out loans for BRI projects; emphasises grants, consensusNepal has decided to primarily rely on grants for Belt and Road Initiative projects instead of taking loans. This decision was discussed du...
30 Nov, 2024, 08.29 PM IST
Indian Railways sanction survey for 14 new routes connecting neighbouring countriesThe total length of the Final Location Survey sanctioned is 1275.50 km. The total length of the Final Location Survey for New Railway Lines...
12 Jun, 2024, 09.34 PM IST
Act East policy to further ties with SE Asian nations: FM Arun JaitleyStressing that SASEC members should "stand together" in times of crisis, Jaitley said India has always played a pro-active role to support ...
03 Apr, 2017, 05.15 PM IST
SASEC meets to push limit on trade synergy, connectivityThe SASEC vision for 2025 reflects member nations' commitment to tap into latent industrial demand and promote sub-regional industry-to-ind...
03 Apr, 2017, 04.23 PM IST
- Nepal should take to power generation in big way: Nitin Gadkari
BJP President Nitin Gadkari today asked Nepal to exploit its potential in producing power, which can be sold to India also, to tackle pover...
15 Dec, 2012, 07.12 PM IST