NITI report calls for streamlining visa approval processes to boost tourismA NITI Aayog report highlights that India's visa system needs significant upgrades to match global tourism leaders, hindering repeat and hi...
30 Jun, 2026, 10.08 PM 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
Raksha Bandhan 2026: Is it in July or August? Check the correct date, significance, rituals & celebrationsMark your calendars for Friday, August 28, 2026, as India prepares to celebrate Raksha Bandhan, a beloved festival honouring the sibling bo...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.08 PM IST
Omaxe to invest Rs 6,200 crore to expand the hospitality verticalOmaxe is set to invest a substantial Rs 6,200 crore over the next 4-5 years, planning to launch 19 new hotels across five states. These dev...
29 Jun, 2026, 02.48 PM IST
July 2026 calendar: Complete list of holidays, festivals, bank holidays and major eventsJuly 2026 in India is marked by a vibrant calendar of religious observances and regional bank holidays. Key events include the Jagannath Ra...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Bank holidays in July 2026: Banks to remain closed on these days in several states; check full listJuly bank holidays: Bank customers should note upcoming July 2026 closures across various Indian states. Important banking tasks should be ...
29 Jun, 2026, 09.02 AM IST
Snana Yatra 2026: Puri gears up for Deba Snana Purnima ahead of Rath Yatra - Rituals, significance, and other detailsPuri gears up for the grand Deba Snana Purnima on June 29, a pivotal ritual before the Rath Yatra. The sibling deities will undergo a sacre...
29 Jun, 2026, 08.27 AM IST
52 Indian pilgrims stranded in Kathmandu during Kailash Mansarovar yatra; NCP (SP) urges MEA, embassies to interveneFifty-two Indian pilgrims bound for Kailash Mansarovar are stranded in Kathmandu, prompting NCP MP Supriya Sule to urge the External Affair...
27 Jun, 2026, 02.15 PM IST
Smartphone brands brace for 9-10% festive sales drop as higher prices dampen demandSmartphone sales are projected to dip by 9-10% this festive season as rising handset prices dampen consumer demand. Brands are strategizing...
27 Jun, 2026, 12.40 AM IST
Karnataka restores full jungle safari at Bandipur, Nagarahole tiger reservesJungle safaris are back at Bandipur and Nagarahole tiger reserves following the state government's approval of a technical committee's repo...
26 Jun, 2026, 03.36 PM IST
Centre eyes medical tourism boost with funding support for hospitalsIndia is gearing up to become a global medical tourism powerhouse with a new government scheme. Funding will boost hospitals, colleges, and...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.42 AM IST
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO Day 3: Issue subscribed 69%, GMP signals flat debut. Should you apply?Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO: The IPO received a lukewarm response on its final day of bidding, with the issue subscribed only 69% overall...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
Soccer: World Cup turnout defies concerns, as Americans flock for the spectacleDespite high ticket prices and travel restrictions, the World Cup is witnessing record attendance in the US, driven by a love for grand spe...
24 Jun, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Cruise tourism can be a major multiplier for India’s travel and MSME sectorsIndia’s cruise tourism sector is sailing into a new phase of growth, creating opportunities for MSMEs across travel, hospitality, logistics...
24 Jun, 2026, 02.16 PM IST
Waterways Leisure Tourism IPO opens for subscription. Should you subscribe?Waterways Leisure Tourism, operator of Cordelia Cruises, is launching its IPO on June 23, aiming to raise Rs 585 crore. The company, India'...
23 Jun, 2026, 09.54 AM IST
Kashmir tourism boom: Vande Bharat, road trips fuel surge in short staysHoteliers, tour operators and officials said the newly launched Vande Bharat Express has helped boost tourism in the valley, known for its ...
21 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Goa received more than 46 lakh tourists in first five months of this yearGoa welcomed over 46.39 lakh tourists from January to May this year, a slight uptick attributed to enhanced connectivity and diverse experi...
20 Jun, 2026, 09.16 AM IST