Thailand ends visa-free entry for India; cuts stay for 92 other countries. Check full listThailand has revoked its 60-day visa-free entry for Indian travelers, moving India to the Visa on Arrival category. This change, affecting ...
23 May, 2026, 10.59 AM IST
Indian-origin California doctor faces US Congress probe over ‘birth tourism’ businessA California-based obstetrician of Indian origin is under scrutiny as U.S. lawmakers investigate businesses allegedly involved in "birth to...
16 May, 2026, 10.28 AM IST
Operation Sindoor: India marks first anniversary of its most expansive multi-domain combat mission in half a centuryOperation Sindoor, launched after the Pahalgam attack, redefined India's security. It utilized drones and AI, prompting a military upgrade....
06 May, 2026, 08.57 PM IST
Gautam Singhania injured in speedboat accident in Maldives, recovering in Mumbai hospitalRaymond Group Chairman Gautam Hari Singhania has been injured in a speedboat accident in the Maldives. He was among tourists when the boat ...
21 Mar, 2026, 12.41 AM IST
Russians to get cashless payment option in IndiaSberbank and Cheq have partnered to facilitate cashless transactions for Russian tourists visiting India. This collaboration addresses chal...
19 Sep, 2025, 05.52 PM IST
Indian tourism to Russia surges, mutual visits expected to hit 450,000 by 2025A significant surge in tourism between India and Russia is observed, with Indian visits to Russia doubling to over 120,000 in 2024. Russian...
16 Apr, 2025, 07.12 PM IST
Maldives sets target to woo 3,00,000 Indian tourists in 2025The Maldives government aims to attract 300,000 Indian tourists in 2025 after seeing a decline in 2024 due to strained diplomatic relations...
04 Feb, 2025, 07.58 PM IST
Russia in talks with India for group visa-free travelRussia is in talks with India for a "group-free visa regime," allowing Indian tourist groups to visit without individual visas. The Russian...
03 Feb, 2025, 03.05 PM IST
Moscow introduces Foreign Tourist Card to woo more touristsThe Moscow City Tourism Committee is introducing a virtual 'Foreign Tourist Card' to attract more tourists and address payment-related issu...
03 Sep, 2023, 02.52 PM IST
Russia considering to offer e-visas for Indian tourists travelling in group: MinisterThe quantum of Indian tourists travelling to Russia and vice versa is still low, said Russian Minister of Culture and Tourism Vladimir Medi...
11 Nov, 2017, 12.57 AM IST
China becomes a contention in visa-free travel to visitors from BRICS countriesThe e-tourist visa enables the prospective visitor to apply for an Indian visa from his or her home country online without visiting the Ind...
31 Jul, 2016, 02.45 PM IST
Russia woos Indian tourists to St Petersburg, Crimea"Many Indian tourist go to Europe and Asia, but regions of Russia are relatively less known," Katerina Belyakova told reporters here.
03 Mar, 2016, 10.49 AM IST
Depreciation of rouble has made a trip to Russia 33% cheaper for IndiansIndians visit the country to see historical monuments like palaces and museums and the most popular destinations are St. Petersburg and Mos...
07 Apr, 2015, 12.41 AM IST
Russia mulling abolition of visas for Indians: MinisterThe minister did not comment on when visas would be abolished, saying it was under the jurisdiction of the Foreign Ministry.
12 Dec, 2014, 10.09 PM IST
India liberalises visa rules for Russian businessmen, touristsBusiness, tourist visas would be issued in three working days following the date of application against minimum ten working days previously.
26 Jun, 2011, 11.06 AM IST
- Bollywood can take Indians to Russia
Indian films shot in Russia can boost tourism in both countries, says Commerce Secretary G K Pillai.
12 Jul, 2007, 06.26 PM IST
- Hospitality sector woos high-end Russian tourists
Leading Indian luxury hotel chains and tour operators are making extra efforts to woo the neo-rich high-spending, shopaholic tourists from ...
28 Sep, 2006, 01.09 AM IST