No order issued by ASI to close Jantar Mantar heritage site on October 10: SourcesJantar Mantar's historic observatory, constructed in 1724, remained open despite heavy police restrictions during a protest. The security m...
10 Oct, 2026, 08.55 PM IST
Panama rocked by 2 powerful earthquakes and multiple aftershocks, prompting evacuationsOn Friday, two significant earthquakes of magnitudes 7.7 and 6.6 impacted southern Panama, leading to widespread evacuations. Many building...
10 Oct, 2026, 07.46 AM IST
10,000 people combed Mongolia for Genghis Khan’s grave in a 30,000-hour search in 2010; 800 years later, it’s still missing - and a tiny tribe may hold the clueGenghis Khan’s grave: For 800 years, Genghis Khan's final resting place has remained a mystery, despite countless expeditions and tales. Ov...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.03 PM IST
10 new airports coming soon in Madhya Pradesh; plan includes helipads in all 230 assembly seatsNew airports coming up in MP: Madhya Pradesh is rolling out a major aviation expansion under its Civil Aviation Policy 2025, aiming for an ...
06 Oct, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
flydubai co-pilot planned Ben Gurion crash after incapacitating captain: ReportHamam al-Hammami, the co-pilot of Flydubai Flight FZ1073, planned a terrorist attack to crash the aircraft. He was detained after attemptin...
05 Oct, 2026, 09.43 AM IST
Adityanath announces Bhadohi district renamed to Sant Ravidas Nagar BhadohiUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced the renaming of Bhadohi district during a program. The new name will honor Sant Ravi...
04 Oct, 2026, 05.37 PM IST
Going to Darjeeling on the Toy Train? This 146-year-old station has been recreated with a new attraction passengers won’t want to missThe Northeast Frontier Railway has recreated the 146-year-old Sukna railway station in West Bengal to preserve and promote the heritage of ...
04 Oct, 2026, 01.46 PM IST
India tourism growth faces skills crunch; workforce shortfall may hit 11 million by 2035: CBREIndia's tourism industry could face a shortage of around 11 million workers by 2035 as demand for trained professionals struggles to keep p...
02 Oct, 2026, 01.04 PM IST
Darjeeling 'Toy Train' chugs into top 50 global destinations in 2027The Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has been named among Lonely Planet’s 50 Best in Travel 2027 destinations, with Darjeeling recognised...
01 Oct, 2026, 12.00 AM IST
NCERT's new Class 9 textbook highlights anecdotes of lesser-known women rulers in Indian historyThe National Council of Educational Research and Training released a new Class 9 Social Science textbook recently. This textbook highlights...
29 Sep, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
Oberoi Hotels to open luxury resort in Saudi Arabia’s Wadi Safar in 2027Oberoi Hotels & Resorts will open The Oberoi Sukoonvilas in Wadi Safar, Saudi Arabia in 2027. The luxury resort is located around 30 minute...
28 Sep, 2026, 08.42 PM IST
Delhi to Ulaanbaatar in just 5 hours: India-Mongolia launches first direct flight; timings & what passengers need to knowIndia and Mongolia have launched direct, non-stop flights between New Delhi and Ulaanbaatar, cutting travel time between the two capitals t...
28 Sep, 2026, 06.46 PM IST
Shivakumar govt plans 'Karnataka Mandapam' on lines of Bharat MandapamKarnataka Chief Minister D K Shivakumar has announced plans for a 'Karnataka Mandapam' to enhance tourism. The government is exploring vari...
28 Sep, 2026, 09.48 AM IST
Meghalaya tourism crosses 75,000 livelihoods, eyes year-round growth on World Tourism DayIn celebration of World Tourism Day 2026, Meghalaya is embracing a sustainable tourism model that prioritizes community involvement. This i...
26 Sep, 2026, 09.44 PM IST
Pittsburgh’s Monongahela Incline has carried riders up Mount Washington since 1870 and still operates as part of the city’s regular transit networkMonongahela Incline in Pittsburgh is a historic cable car system operating since 1870 and continues to serve commuters. It offers scenic vi...
24 Sep, 2026, 02.50 PM IST
‘My Devi comes to me’: The 4-word answer by world's greatest mathematician, Ramanujan that filmmaker Shekhar Kapur connects to Kailasa Temple, a UNESCO site's mysteryFilmmaker Shekhar Kapur recently reflected on the astonishing precision of Kailasa Temple at Ellora, carved downward from a single piece of...
24 Sep, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
Once-abandoned American factories were facing an uncertain future; developers repurposed their large industrial spaces into art galleries, restaurants and hotelsOnce-abandoned factories, mills and warehouses can take on new roles when cities and developers embrace adaptive reuse. These industrial st...
22 Sep, 2026, 08.41 PM IST