India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
From tarmac Garba to towel theft: As Indian tourists go viral for all wrong reasons, here are 9 travel rules to avoid becoming the next internet horror storyIndian travelers are facing major criticism for disruptive behaviour abroad, from public dancing to hotel theft and disrespect. This guide ...
07 Jun, 2026, 01.42 PM IST
UPI transactions soar to record of Rs 29.9 lakh crores in MayUnified Payments Interface transactions reached record highs in May. Summer travel and the IPL fueled this surge. Value and volume of trans...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.56 PM IST
Back from brink: India's vultures stage comeback as captive-breeding, release efforts gather paceVultures are making a comeback in India after a two-decade decline, with over 700 birds bred in captivity and released into protected tiger...
31 May, 2026, 09.25 AM IST
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
29 May, 2026, 01.08 PM IST
Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
IHCL shifts focus to overseas expansion as domestic business runs on autopilotThe Indian Hotels Company, affectionately known as IHCL, is setting its sights on global horizons. With its domestic operations thriving, t...
12 May, 2026, 01.14 AM IST
Gujarati travellers cut back on travel plans amid geopolitical uncertainty, expected market volatilityGujarati travelers are pausing travel plans. Uncertainty from the US-Israel-Iran conflict and stock market dips are causing caution. Advanc...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.29 AM IST
Surge in airfares may hit summer travel demand, industry warnsInternational airfares are soaring, impacting summer travel plans. Industry experts predict a significant drop in demand due to higher tick...
08 Apr, 2026, 11.01 AM IST
Drukair re-introduces Bangkok flights from Paro via GuwahatiDrukair is boosting its connectivity via Guwahati with twice-weekly flights to Bangkok and an additional weekly service to Singapore starti...
13 Mar, 2026, 04.09 PM IST
Donald Trump to ban people from Bhutan, touted as one of the happiest countries in the world, from entering U.S; citizens in Buddhist nation in shock as reasons not clearUnited States has placed Bhutan on its travel ban list, citing national security concerns and irregular migration patterns. The decision, w...
17 Mar, 2025, 10.26 PM IST
Bhutan may be visa-free, but these fees could add thousands to your travel budgetIndian tourists can visit Bhutan without a visa but must obtain an entry permit and pay the Sustainable Development Fee, which is INR 1,200...
22 Oct, 2024, 05.37 PM IST
Bhutan plans on reducing 'expensive' airfares to boost tourismAccording to country's Finance Minister, this step would result in uptick of travellers to the country and increase the number of visitors ...
03 Oct, 2023, 06.01 PM IST
Bhutan lowers fees for longer-staying tourists, but here's the catchWhen the scenic Himalayan kingdom reopened its borders for tourists in September last year after more than two years of pandemic closure, i...
23 Jun, 2023, 04.07 PM IST
India-Bhutan border gates reopen after two-year hiatusBhutan's Consul General at Guwahati Jigme Thinley Namgyal declared the reopening of international border gates at Samdrup-Jongkhar in Tamul...
24 Sep, 2022, 12.40 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