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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...
The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.
How Tour Times is redefining organised group travel in IndiaIndia's domestic tourism is booming, with organized group travel, especially religious pilgrimages and corporate events, leading the charge...
J-K: Anantnag Police launches 'Project Hawk Eye' for enhanced security of Amarnath YatraAnantnag Police has launched 'Project Hawk Eye' for the Amarnath Yatra-2026, enhancing security with drones, elevated observation posts, an...
Why Meta tapped Kunal Shah; Beauty’s new factory boomHappy Wednesday! Meta just handed WhatsApp’s steering wheel to Cred’s Kunal Shah, betting he can turn India’s favourite chat app into a pay...
Beauty's back-end gets investor attention; Naturis in talks to raise Rs 100 croreInvestors are increasingly backing India's beauty and personal care manufacturing sector, moving beyond consumer brands. Companies like Nat...
MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...
Government unveils Haj Policy 2027, invites applications from prospective pilgrimsThe Haj Policy 2027 carries forward the Minority Affairs Ministry's sustained efforts to make the pilgrimage more comfortable, safe and dig...
Kailash Mansarovar Yatra commences as first batch of pilgrims cross into China via Nathu La PassSikkim has commenced the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra with the first batch of 44 pilgrims crossing into China via Nathu La Pass. Flagged o...
Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
Pakistan issues visas to Indian pilgrims for attending events on Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death anniversaryNew Delhi: The Pakistan High Commission has granted 438 visas to Indian pilgrims for events commemorating Maharaja Ranjit Singh's death ann...
India to have 26,000 high net-worth families by 2030, says reportThe number of high-net-worth families (with wealth over $30 million) in India is set to increase from 16,000 in 2025 to about 26,000 by 203...
Uttarakhand: IMD issues orange alert, authorities on high alert for Char Dham YatraIn view of the alert, the district administration has placed all disaster response systems on high alert, particularly along the pilgrimage...
Khecheopalri Lake: This crystal-clear waters body in Sikkim is considered as a wishing lake where footprint of the Goddess Tara or Lord Shiva existsNestled in West Sikkim, Khecheopalri Lake, known as the "Wishing Lake," is a sacred site for Buddhists and Hindus, believed to grant wishes...
A Himalayan Adventure: The selfish act of trekkingIndia's budget now includes funds for tourism development. This marks a shift in how the country views its mountains. Nepal has a well-orga...
Dinesh Trivedi becomes first politician to serve as India's new High Commissioner to BangladeshDinesh Trivedi arrived in Bangladesh as India's new High Commissioner. He is the first politician to hold this post. Trivedi crossed the la...
Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to KashmirSrinagar Airport faces potential flight disruptions from July to October 2026 due to proposed Indian Air Force runway maintenance. Operatio...