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US cracks down on 'birth tourism' networks, revokes hundreds of visasThe US has dismantled overseas "birth tourism" networks, revoking hundreds of visas for foreign nationals who traveled to give birth and se...- Can you use UPI abroad? Here’s what Indian travellers must know about charges, limits and security risksIndian travellers are increasingly using UPI abroad for convenient payments, but understanding its limitations and risks is crucial. While ...
- Indonesia warns Bali tourists over e-visa fraud, unpaid influencer workIndonesia's immigration authorities have enhanced e-visa security with two-factor authentication to combat online fraud. New guidance also ...
- Great Nicobar project concerns must be debated in parliamentary forum; govt rattled by Rahul Gandhi's visit: CongressThe Congress party has detailed serious concerns regarding the Great Nicobar project. They highlight ecological damage, tribal rights viola...
- UK tourist injures leg on India trip. What two strangers did next left him deeply moved: ‘Asked for nothing.’A UK travel influencer, Jack Heaton, shared a heartwarming Instagram video showcasing a different side of India often missed by tourists. H...
- Thailand warns travellers against fake digital arrival card websitesBeware of fake websites charging for Thailand's Digital Arrival Card. This service is free and mandatory for all foreign visitors. Register...
- $20,000,000 scam at 30,000 feet: How Mount Everest guides made trekkers sick for hefty insurance gainsNepal's tourism faces a $20 million insurance fraud crisis after trekking guides allegedly poisoned tourists to stage fake medical emergenc...
- Thailand considers cutting visa-free stay to 30 days to address security risksThailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to propose reducing the visa-free stay for tourists from 60 to 30 days. This move aims to curb...
- Manali–Mandi ‘traffic police’ scam: Viral video claims 'fake collectors' are charging ₹300 in broad daylight. WatchFake collectors in safety vests are extorting ₹300 from drivers on the Manali-Mandi highway using bogus receipts, a social media user claie...
- Manali ‘snow scam’: This viral video may make you rethink your mountain plansManali ‘snow scam’ Video: A tourist's viral video from Manali has ignited a debate, alleging local guides are scamming visitors with a smal...
- Even ‘White Lotus’ buzz isn’t reviving Thailand’s tourism slumpThailand's tourism sector is struggling, with foreign arrivals dropping for the fourth consecutive month in May — down 14% to 2.6 million. ...
- MHA alerts public of online booking scams impersonating religious institutions, tourist servicesThe Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre warns of online booking scams. These scams target pilgrims and tourists through fake websites an...
- Woman’s shocking revenge after a bad breakup: Scams 73 men of Rs 7 croreA Thai transgender woman, Uthai Nantakhan, was arrested for defrauding 73 Japanese men of nearly Rs 7 crore over 13 years. She posed as a t...
- Setting out for summer holidays? Keep an eye out for scammers at THESE holiday destinationsA popular holiday destination based in Spain that has British tourists flocking all over is also one of the most dangerous destinations for...
- Common tourist scams in Maldives and how not to fall for themTourist scams are rampant in every country and Maldives are no different.
- Shah describes Rahul as "tourist politician" at poll rally in Kerala's WayanadShah also ridiculed the left and Congress for their poll pact in West Bengal and said the Communists and Congress need to merge and form a ...
- Travelling abroad? 7 typical ways you could get robbed of your moneyTourists are easy targets for scamsters in foreign countries. Find out how to sense danger and fortify yourself against cheating during an ...
- Odisha government not involved in chitfund scam: Naveen PatnaikBJD President and Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik today said his government was not involved in the multi-crore chitfund scam.
- Beware of scams: Cyrus Sahukar became a victim of fraud during a vacation in ThailandCyrus Sahukar tells ET-Travel of the time when he was a victim of a fraud during a vacation in Thailand.
- Hong Kong jewellery tycoon jailed for tourist scam: ReportA Hong Kong jewellery tycoon was jailed for more than three years on Friday for bribing travel agents to bring tourists to his company's sh...
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