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Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance call for strike on Ladakh on June 23, warn administration of any misadventureLadakh's Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance have announced a region-wide strike for June 23. They accuse the Home Ministry and UT...
Paschimbanga Divas revives debate over Bengal's birth, identity and historical memoryWest Bengal's June 20, marking its partition-era birth, has become a potent political symbol. The BJP government's official observance of P...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
Vice President CP Radhakrishnan to participate in International Yoga Day in LadakhVice President CP Radhakrishnan arrived in Leh for a three-day visit to Ladakh, coinciding with International Yoga Day celebrations. He wil...
Royal Orchid plans to add 50 hotels, betting on local demand boostRoyal Orchid Hotels is set to launch over 50 new properties across India in the coming 12 to 18 months. This expansion is fueled by a surge...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
'Our India policy starts with a clean slate and shared economic goals'Nepal's Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal is visiting India to foster stronger ties. The new Nepali government prioritizes good governance an...
India's magical Valley reopens again for visitors, but only for a few months. Trekking, a UNESCO site, rare flowers and Himalayan views. How to reach, nearby attractionsThe Valley of Flowers in Uttarakhand has opened its gates for tourists. This UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous for its colorful alpine b...
Ladakh rings in new excise policy- wider choice in low alcohol content; hard liquor also at retail vendsThe administration’s decision comes in the wake of growing concerns raised by civil society, religious organizations, and medical experts r...
Ladakh's new excise policy eases restrictions on liquor saleLadakh's new Excise Policy permits hard liquor sales, reduces license documents from 16 to six, and expands availability to four more distr...
Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...
Roman emperor hidden as Egyptian Pharaoh found in Karnak Temple: 2,000-year-old stone discovery in Luxor shocks archaeologistsKarnak Temple in Luxor has yielded a remarkable 2,000-year-old stone slab showing Roman Emperor Tiberius depicted as an Egyptian pharaoh. T...
Abraham Accords explained: What it means and why Pakistan is rattled by Trump’s pushAbraham accords means: The Abraham Accords, a 2020 normalization agreement between Israel and several Arab nations, are being revived by Do...
Buried for centuries, revealed in days: A Roman tomb surfaces after rainA Roman mausoleum, a circular tomb from the first century AD, was unearthed in Apollosa, Italy. Heavy flooding revealed its limestone block...
Who gets what in Vijay’s Tamil Nadu Cabinet as Congress, VCK, IUML join power tableTamil Nadu's political landscape has shifted with Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay forming a 35-member coalition ministry. This new government...
Tamil Nadu ministers list 2026: From Maria Wilson to Srinath, here is the full list of Vijay’s cabinetTN ministers list 2026: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has expanded his Cabinet by inducting 23 MLAs and assigning portfolios ac...
Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
'Mosques converted into dance bars in Muslim region in China': Pakistani vlogger exposes reality of ‘ironclad’ friendshipA Pakistani vlogger's trip to Kashgar, Xinjiang, has sparked debate in Pakistan and India. The video showcased restricted public religious ...
IRCTC launches first-ever Indore-Nepal Bharat Gaurav Tour Train: Date, fare, route, itinerary, booking detailsIRCTC is launching a special spiritual journey to Nepal. The Bharat Gaurav tourist train will depart from Indore on June 12. This 9-night, ...