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
Taliban’s bizarre tourism promo goes viral packed with graphic scenes and Kalashnikovs, leaves viewers stunnedTaliban’s bizarre tourism promo is going viral for all the wrong reasons. The story behind this controversial travel ad shows graphic scene...
09 Jul, 2025, 07.03 PM IST
Tourists are trickling into Afghanistan; Taliban government eager to welcome themAfghanistan, under Taliban rule, is actively courting tourists, recognizing its potential to boost the struggling economy. Despite internat...
29 Jun, 2025, 11.58 AM IST
Taliban change tune towards Afghan heritage sitesDespite their history of destroying cultural artifacts, the Taliban are now publicly supporting the preservation of Afghanistan's pre-Islam...
22 Apr, 2025, 11.01 AM IST
From spring offensive to charm offensive: The Taliban are working to woo tourists to AfghanistanAfghanistan's tourism industry, led by enthusiastic students and government support, aims to overcome obstacles and project a positive imag...
30 Apr, 2024, 11.05 AM IST
Afghan crisis casts a shadow on medical tourism in IndiaOut of the total medical tourists coming from foreign countries to India for treatment, Afghans comprise about 8-9% of inflow. Afghans have...
19 Aug, 2021, 06.12 PM IST
11 countries approach India to evacuate their nationals from the countryThese countries are in talks with Indian officials to work out modalities to evacuate their nationals from here, people privy to the develo...
24 Mar, 2020, 10.36 AM IST
Many nations plan special flights for foreigners stuck in IndiaThese countries are in talks with Indian officials to work out modalities to evacuate their nationals from here, people privy to the develo...
24 Mar, 2020, 08.49 AM IST
'If peace comes': Afghans dream of life after warThe "reduction in violence" agreed by the Taliban, the US and the Afghan security forces comes ahead of a possible deal between the insurge...
22 Feb, 2020, 05.00 PM IST
Indo-Afghan ties hit Pakistan's economyPakistan’s trade with Afghanistan has slumped to $1.2 billion from $2.7 billion over the last two years, says Zubair Motiwala, chairman of ...
08 Mar, 2018, 12.08 AM IST
Maharashtra aims to become top medical tourism destination"Our objective is to provide infrastructure, hospitals and medical facilities in Pune, Nagpur and other centres across the state," she adde...
28 Nov, 2016, 09.00 PM IST
Medical tourism sees healthy growth: 1.3 lakh visas in 2015The tourism ministry has been working to encourage medical tourism and has also recently constituted the National Medical and Wellness Tour...
28 Jul, 2016, 11.10 AM IST
India will remain Afghanistan's 1st strategic partner: Sushma SwarajThe flag was gifted to Afghanistan by Flag Foundation, a charitable organization promoted by industrialist Naveen Jindal and his wife Shall...
10 Sep, 2014, 09.23 PM IST
India gives $1 mn for Afghan National Flag Monument siteIndia today pledged $1 million for Afghanistan's plan to develop the National Flag Monument site here into a public area where people can p...
10 Sep, 2014, 09.15 PM IST
E-visa for tourists to roll out by October; move expected to boost tourismStepping up efforts to boost tourism and attract more foreign tourists, government plans to roll out e-visa system by beginning of tourist ...
21 Aug, 2014, 09.52 PM IST
Visa-on-arrival to be extended to tourists from 180 countriesIndia will extend visa-on arrival to tourists of all nations barring eight, including Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Sudan and Iran, as it looks to b...
05 Feb, 2014, 08.41 PM IST
- SAARC designers showcase their creativity
Designers from nations that are members of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) showcased their creativity at an ev...
08 Dec, 2007, 12.08 PM IST