South Africa targets 1 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2026South Africa is targeting 100,000 Indian tourist arrivals in 2026, up from nearly 70,000 in 2025. It is focusing on younger, experience-see...
23 Aug, 2026, 11.25 AM IST
Nubra Civil Airport terminal likely to open by DecemberLadakh plans to launch civilian flights from Thoise Airport by December. Runway re-carpeting is underway for a November completion deadline...
23 Aug, 2026, 12.49 AM IST
India's MICE sector to grow by 12-14 pc annually for next 3-5 years: NIMAThe MICE sector in India is set to experience an annual growth of 12-14 percent over the next five years. Meanwhile, destination weddings a...
22 Aug, 2026, 10.37 PM IST
LG reviews operationalisation of commercial flights from Thoise, Kargil airports in LadakhLadakh's Lieutenant Governor reviewed commercial flight operations for Thoise and Kargil airports. The Indian Air Force approved land for a...
22 Aug, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
In 1986, a mysterious gas cloud escaped from Lake Nyos in Cameroon, silently killing people as they slept. An invisible cloud travelled 25 km, wiping out entire villages and killing more than 1,700 people overnightIn August 1986, Lake Nyos in Cameroon suddenly released a huge cloud of carbon dioxide that moved silently through nearby valleys while peo...
22 Aug, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
Bengaluru airport passenger fee cut by 45%: Domestic flyers to pay Rs 300 from September 1Bengaluru airport's passenger fee will fall 45% to Rs 300 for departing domestic flyers from September 1, under a new tariff order by AERA....
21 Aug, 2026, 07.30 PM IST
IndiGo reservation system restored after second technical disruption this week, bookings hitIndiGo's reservation system was restored Friday after technical issues disrupted bookings. The airline's website and app experienced interm...
21 Aug, 2026, 06.22 PM IST
Delayed, lost and mishandled: Air travellers had one big complaint in July, their baggageDelayed and lost baggage caused the most passenger dissatisfaction in July. This issue accounted for nearly one-third of all airline compla...
21 Aug, 2026, 12.58 PM IST
In 1901, Wuppertal opened a railway suspended 26 to 40 feet above the city. 125 years later, the 8.3-mile Schwebebahn remains the backbone of local transport, carrying more than 80,000 passengers every dayWuppertal's Schwebebahn, a suspended railway, has connected communities since 1901. This unique transport system travels above the Wupper R...
21 Aug, 2026, 01.05 AM IST
International immigration opens at Andhra Pradesh’s new Alluri Sitarama Raju International AirportInternational immigration services are now operational at the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport. This development officially o...
19 Aug, 2026, 05.03 PM IST
IndiGo faces intermittent reservation platform issues, online bookings hitIndiGo's core reservation platform is experiencing intermittent issues today. This disruption affects customers' ability to book tickets an...
19 Aug, 2026, 04.56 PM IST
No AC in shops, no honking on streets, achar with every meal: Filipino woman shares 10 things that surprised her while slow travelling in SikkimA Filipino woman traveller offered an intriguing glimpse into the unique cultural landscape of Sikkim, noting that locals often possess Sou...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Bengaluru-Pune flight takes 80 mins, but 18-km airport-to-Baner ride takes 1.5 hours: Man reveals what’s wrong with Pune roadsA Bengaluru-to-Pune flight took around 80 minutes, but the journey from the airport to home took longer. Heavy traffic congestion on Pune’s...
19 Aug, 2026, 10.06 AM IST
- India wants cheaper air travel, but capping fares could hurt aviation industry
Airfare prices remain stable despite rising crude oil costs and industry growth. A Supreme Court case seeks to cap airfares and establish a...
19 Aug, 2026, 12.51 AM IST
In 1903, John Muir spent three nights camping with President Roosevelt in Yosemite; three years later, the valley and Mariposa Grove came under federal controlIn 1903, President Theodore Roosevelt and naturalist John Muir shared an unforgettable camping experience in Yosemite. Over three nights, t...
18 Aug, 2026, 02.57 PM IST
In 1778, Polly Cooper traveled 186 miles with an Oneida delegation to bring white corn to George Washington's starving troops at Valley Forge. 248 years later, the woman preserved mainly through oral tradition is honored on the 2026 American $1 coinPolly Cooper Native American $1 coin: Polly Cooper, an Oneida woman, is honored on a 2026 dollar coin for her aid. She traveled with warrio...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.49 PM IST
2,000 years ago, a Tamil trader left his name across 5 ancient tombs in Egypt’s Valley of Kings; Here’s what inscriptions revealTamil Brahmi inscriptions were recently identified in ancient Egyptian tombs. These inscriptions reveal Tamil merchants travelled deep into...
17 Aug, 2026, 08.20 PM IST