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PM Modi writes to Amarnath Yatra pilgrims, calls pilgrimage a 'great privilege', urges 'five sankalps'In a letter addressed to Lord Shiva devotees, the Prime Minister said, "Participating in the sacred Amarnath Yatra in Jammu and Kashmir is ...
Amarnath Yatra 2026: Check registration process, key dates, medical hospitals and forms, routes, helicopter faresThe Amarnath Yatra 2026 is set for a 57-day run from July 3 to August 28, expecting lakhs of devotees. Pilgrims can choose between the shor...
Revive bilateral dialogue, restore normal ties: Politicians, former diplomats from India, Pak urge both govtsOver 100 prominent figures from India and Pakistan, including former CMs Farooq Abdullah and Mehbooba Mufti, have penned an open letter urg...
Telangana student found dead in London; family seeks Govt's help to bring body back to IndiaSrinath Reddy, a 25-year-old Indian student from Telangana's Talamadla village pursuing his MS at Leicester University, has died in London ...
Nagapattinam international port to get duty free shops as India-Sri Lanka ferry traffic boomsChennai's Nagapattinam Port is set for a significant upgrade with the introduction of duty-free retail shops at its international passenger...
First phase of 2026 Char Dham helicopter operations concludes successfullyThe Ministry of Civil Aviation has successfully concluded the first phase of Char Dham Yatra 2026 helicopter operations, ensuring safe and ...
52 stranded, MEA warns Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims against travelling without China permits and visasIndian citizens planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra are warned by the Ministry of External Affairs against proceeding without confirmed C...
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...
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...
Kailash Mansarovar pilgrims allowed 20 kg baggage into Chinese territoryPilgrims embarking on the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra this year can carry 20 kg of essentials, plus an additional 5 kg per group. Each group w...
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...
Nihang-admin standoff continues at Uttarakhand gurudwara; Army deployedA tense 40-hour standoff persists in Rudraprayag, Uttarakhand, where armed Nihangs are holding a Sikh devotee hostage at a gurudwara. Army ...
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...
Amit Shah chairs Amarnath yatra security meetingUnion Home Minister Amit Shah chaired a high-level meeting to review security for the upcoming Amarnath Yatra. The pilgrimage is scheduled ...
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...
US to offer B1/B2 visa interview appointments within 10 days for additional $750 feeThe US State Department will launch a pilot programme from July 1 allowing certain consulates to offer B1/B2 visa applicants interview appo...
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...
Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...