Bring simpler, transparent electoral roll process; publish Form 17C immediately: Political parties to ECThe Election Commission is reviewing nearly 70 suggestions from political parties, focusing on electoral roll transparency and digitization...
27 Jun, 2025, 09.26 AM IST
Sikkim govt starts charging Rs 50 as entry fees for touristsFrom October 2025, the Sikkim government has implemented a Rs 50 entry fee for tourists. The fee, collected during hotel check-ins, support...
14 Mar, 2025, 09.48 PM IST
28% GST on online gaming could boost revenue collection tenfoldHowever, the industry claims the move threatens to make the $20 billion online gaming sector unviable.
17 Jul, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
Paid online gaming: How it works, costs, taxationDon’t be swayed by the publicity blitzkrieg around fantasy cricket. Look out for the red flags instead.
10 Apr, 2023, 06.30 AM IST
Deadlines moved, rules eased & Maharashtra tops 100 coronavirus cases: All that happened todayNew restrictions were placed in many states, with the Election Commission deferring Rajya Sabha elections which were scheduled for March 26...
26 Mar, 2020, 05.07 PM IST
Coronavirus outbreak: February hotel bookings witness sharp fallStates like Delhi/NCR, Kerala, Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu were the worst affected, according to the startup which provi...
18 Mar, 2020, 11.33 AM IST
Bhutan’s $250 foreign fee may hit IndiansBhutan could soon be out of reach for Indian tourists on a budget. The Himalayan kingdom proposes to extend to regional tourists the mandat...
23 Dec, 2019, 01.28 PM IST
Bhutan’s tourist policy revamp may hit travel operators in eastern IndiaHowever, ‘regional tourists’ from India, Bangladesh and Maldives were not subjected to the SDF and visa fee. Bhutan is now going to introdu...
21 Nov, 2019, 12.52 PM IST
Bhutan’s upcoming tourism policy likely to cause strong impact on tourism trade in Eastern IndiaCurrently, Bhutan charges every foreign visitor $ 250 per day including $65 ‘Sustainable Development Fee (SDF)’ and $40 visa charge. But ‘R...
20 Nov, 2019, 11.37 PM IST
Ask the travel expert: International destinations to take your parents to on holiday during winterThese places offer a great variety of sightseeing activities.
02 Aug, 2018, 07.41 AM IST
Assembly elections, GST, high-profile cases mark 2017Two terrorists were killed by the army as it foiled an infiltration bid along the Line of Control (LoC) in Poonch sector of Jammu and Kashm...
30 Dec, 2017, 04.53 PM IST
Sense the 'sound of silence' in Sikkim, the land of BuddhaMuch like the humble, friendly and courteous Sikkimese people, Sikkim surrounds you with warmth, natural abundance, joy, and positivity.
19 Nov, 2015, 08.06 AM IST
Iron-ore mining problem: Goa refocuses on tourism; bets on casinosThe Supreme Court has lifted an 18-month-long ban on iron ore mining but with an iron-ball and chain attached, tilting the odds in favour o...
04 May, 2014, 04.00 AM IST
- Punjab planning its very own Las Vegas
Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Badalhas ordered the Punjab Infrastructure Development Board (PIDB), to set up a Las Vegas strip-like casino at Ma...
04 Aug, 2012, 07.00 AM IST
Diwali and teen patti? Wealthy Indians' big bets & big thrillsET on Sunday visits casinos, homes and clubs to collate the story of big bets, big thrills and big change in India's gambling culture.
23 Oct, 2011, 12.55 PM IST
- Only states can set up markets now
All states in the country are set to amend their laws to make contract farming on a big scale easier for corporates.
31 Aug, 2005, 02.34 AM IST
- Infrastructure
Quality infrastructure, covering the services of transportation, electricity transmission and distribution; communications (telecommunicati...
25 Feb, 2005, 11.47 PM IST