Summer travel plans take no break: Domestic demand remains strong despite rising fuel costs and airfares, fewer flightsIndians are not cancelling summer holidays despite higher costs and fewer flights. Many are choosing domestic trips or nearby international...
04 Jun, 2026, 08.16 AM IST
Summer travel plans show no signs of slowing: Domestic demand remains strong despite higher airfares, rising fuel costs & fewer flightsDespite rising airfares and fuel costs, Indians are continuing their summer holidays, though many are adjusting their plans. Domestic trave...
04 Jun, 2026, 06.05 AM IST
Living a dream: Rookie Harsh Dubey looks forward to rubbing shoulders with Virat Kohli and Rohit SharmaHarsh Dubey, a new Indian all-rounder, is thrilled about his first national call-up for the Afghanistan series. He anticipates playing alon...
03 Jun, 2026, 11.48 AM IST
Global macro woes take holidayers in different directionIndian travelers are opting for short-haul international trips to Southeast Asia and Australia, or domestic getaways this summer. This shif...
31 May, 2026, 07.48 AM IST
EC orders probe into voting by foreigners in Tamil Nadu polls, 10 held in ChennaiThe Election Commission has ordered a probe into allegations of foreign nationals voting in the Tamil Nadu Assembly election. Police arrest...
16 May, 2026, 12.42 PM IST
India summer travel shock: Flight tickets to Europe, Leh, Singapore see massive surgeIndian travellers are seeing airfares soar by 40-50% on many routes. This surge is driven by rising jet fuel costs and fewer available seat...
08 May, 2026, 06.36 AM IST
Oil shock will hit Asia harder than the 1970sAsia is experiencing energy shocks similar to the 1970s oil crises, with rising fossil fuel costs impacting consumers and industries. This ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.28 AM IST
Sri Lanka seeks investors for loss-making Mattala airport built with Chinese loansSri Lanka is seeking investors for Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport. The airport has been a financial drain since opening in 2013. A...
26 Apr, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Pakistan says still no answer from Iran whether it will attend last-ditch peace talksIran's attendance at last-ditch peace talks with the U.S. remains unconfirmed as American forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker. President T...
21 Apr, 2026, 10.55 PM IST
From Paris to Phuket: The new logic guiding Indian summer travelIndian summer travel plans are shifting. Due to Middle East tensions and rising airfares, long-haul trips to Europe and the US are being re...
21 Apr, 2026, 03.28 PM IST
Iran pulling Hormuz 'lever' to maximum in US standoffIran has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global energy route. This move is Iran's main bargaining chip in potential peace talks with ...
20 Apr, 2026, 09.49 PM IST
Sri Lanka sees drop in tourist arrivals in March due to West Asia warSri Lanka's tourist arrivals saw a significant drop in March, falling to 183,979 from over 277,000 in January and February. This decline is...
18 Apr, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
Ahmedabad-Colombo direct flights from May 15, travel time to drop to 3 hoursFitsAir is launching direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo on May 15, offering a three-times-a-week service. This new route will sig...
02 Apr, 2026, 04.08 PM IST
Indians are changing travel plans amid global disruptions; Thailand, Sri Lanka, Japan see surge in bookingsShort- and medium-haul destinations like Thailand, Sri Lanka, and Japan are seeing a rise in demand.
30 Mar, 2026, 11.02 AM IST
IndiGo to launch direct Delhi–Colombo flights from March 29, expands Sri Lanka networkIndiGo is launching direct flights from Delhi to Colombo on March 29, operating six times weekly. This expansion enhances travel options be...
27 Mar, 2026, 03.09 PM IST
India vs Pakistan: Cricket’s biggest rivalry, Colombo’s biggest pay dayInd vs Pak: The India–Pakistan match in Colombo has brought a business boost for many in Sri Lanka, from cab drivers to hotels and street v...
15 Feb, 2026, 11.59 AM IST
Sri Lanka to resume flights from Jaffna to India next week"The flights to India from Palaly will resume soon, most probably by December 12," Sri Lanka's Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva to...
06 Dec, 2022, 11.51 AM IST