Operationalising GST refunds for foreign tourists to promote retail exports: FIEOExporters' body FIEO has urged the government to implement GST refunds for foreign tourists to boost tourism and retail exports. They also ...
03 Jul, 2026, 08.30 PM IST
What Indian travellers should know before travelling to ThailandIndian travellers heading to Thailand must prepare essential documents before departure. The Indian embassy advises carrying a valid passpo...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Indians remain largest source of air tourists to Nepal in JuneIndians continue to lead foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal, with a significant 28% surge in June. This trend, driven by factors like high I...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Zagreb Grand Chess Tour: R Praggnanandhaa tied for second after opening day in CroatiaR Praggnanandhaa has started strong at the Zagreb Grand Chess Tour, securing joint second place after the opening day. He defeated top seed...
02 Jul, 2026, 10.18 AM IST
UPI, India's epic odyssey continuesThe immediate benefit to India from the cross-border expansion of UPI is reduction in remittance costs. This is a key concern for a nation ...
02 Jul, 2026, 01.26 AM IST
Tourists soldier on in Rome despite heatwaveEurope's scorching heatwave is forcing tourists to reconsider their travel plans, with many finding Rome's 36C temperatures unbearable, eve...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Indian restaurant in Vietnam accuses Indian family of vandalism, threatening staff over child's behaviourAn Indian restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City has accused a family of Indian tourists of vandalism and threatening staff after a dispute over a ...
30 Jun, 2026, 05.29 PM IST
France's Omaha Beach, where D-Day soldiers fell 82 years ago, is still bleeding metal; scientists found 4% of one sand sample composed of shrapnelTiny metal fragments, remnants of World War II artillery, have been discovered in Omaha Beach sand, revealing a microscopic legacy of the D...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Gukesh, Praggnanandhaa lead Indian challenge at Zagreb Rapid and BlitzIndian chess prodigies D Gukesh and R Praggnanandhaa are set to compete in the Zagreb Rapid and Blitz Tournament, a prestigious Grand Chess...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
Himachal Pradesh: Pre-monsoon flushing begins at Larji Hydel DamPre-monsoon flushing operations at the 126 MW Larji Hydel power station commenced Sunday, aiming to clear accumulated silt. Officials antic...
28 Jun, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
Aam in Aam, Indians in US savour taste of homeIndian mango sales are soaring in the US, hitting record highs this summer. Innovative packaging, targeted promotions, and direct-to-neighb...
28 Jun, 2026, 06.58 AM IST
UK hottest June day record broken for third day in a row: Met OfficeThe 36. 9C record temperature was chalked in Wattisham, Suffolk, in southeast England, the meteorologists said, breaking the previous high ...
26 Jun, 2026, 08.44 PM IST
As Cabinet-rank envoy takes charge, India reopens tourist visas for Bangladesh nationalsIndia will resume accepting tourist visa applications from Bangladeshi citizens starting June 28, announced High Commissioner Dinesh Trived...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
Tourism sector can create 100 million more jobs by 2047: FAITHIndia's tourism sector is set for a massive job surge, potentially creating 100 million direct jobs by 2047. Industry leaders emphasize the...
24 Jun, 2026, 01.21 AM IST
Scorching heat shuts Paris' Eiffel Tower and Louvre museum early as France sweltersA severe heatwave in France has forced some of Paris’s most popular tourist attractions, including the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre Museum, ...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.30 PM IST
Travelling to Indonesia? Here's what Indian tourists need to knowIndian travellers heading to Indonesia must ensure all entry documents are in order, as immigration authorities can deny entry. The Consula...
23 Jun, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Harsh Goenka shares 'lovely exception' amid debate over Indian tourists abroad, video shows people dancing to a Bengali song at Van Gogh MuseumIndians dancing abroad: A video from the Van Gogh Museum showcasing international visitors dancing to a Bengali folk song offers a positive...
10 Jun, 2026, 12.59 PM IST