India slips to 125th in Global Passport Index 2026, offers visa-free access to 26 destinationsIndia's passport has dropped to 125th globally in the 2026 rankings, offering visa-free access to only 26 destinations. This marks a declin...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.40 AM IST
'99% of Gujaratis are wonderful but...': Harsh Goenka reacts to viral grocery store rush for drumsticks, calls for better civic senseIndustrialist Harsh Goenka has voiced concern over a viral video depicting chaotic scenes at a New Jersey Indian grocery store, suggesting ...
05 Jul, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Eastward ho! Indian travellers give West a missIndian travellers are increasingly favouring Asian destinations like Thailand, Vietnam and Japan for summer holidays over Europe. This shif...
05 Jul, 2026, 06.30 AM IST
SAP tightens hiring, travel spend as it ramps up AI investmentsGerman tech giant SAP is strategically curbing hiring, travel, and external spending to fuel its ambitious artificial intelligence investme...
04 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
India to expand visa service in Bangladesh after a massive surge in demandIndia is significantly expanding its visa operations in Bangladesh following a massive surge in demand after the resumption of tourist visa...
04 Jul, 2026, 10.01 AM IST
Defence, digital ties on PM Modi's Jakarta visit agendaPrime Minister Modi's upcoming visit to Jakarta will prioritize finalizing a BrahMos missile deal and exploring submarine collaboration wit...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.53 PM IST
What Indian travellers should know before travelling to ThailandIndian travellers heading to Thailand must prepare essential documents before departure. The Indian embassy advises carrying a valid passpo...
03 Jul, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
Indians remain largest source of air tourists to Nepal in JuneIndians continue to lead foreign tourist arrivals in Nepal, with a significant 28% surge in June. This trend, driven by factors like high I...
03 Jul, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
Cows, cars and courts: Indra Nooyi calls India 'chaotic' in comparison with China, but says it's like a drug, you get addictedFormer PepsiCo chief Indra Nooyi described India as a "chaotic country," contrasting its vibrant disorder with China's homogeneity. She exp...
02 Jul, 2026, 04.03 PM IST
NPCI partners with HSBC India to enable real-time FX settlement for global UPI paymentsExciting news for Indian travelers! A groundbreaking partnership between NPCI and HSBC India is set to streamline international UPI payment...
01 Jul, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Tourists soldier on in Rome despite heatwaveEurope's scorching heatwave is forcing tourists to reconsider their travel plans, with many finding Rome's 36C temperatures unbearable, eve...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Tourism ministry, Google ink MoU to boost promotion of India's destinations via digital techIndia's tourism sector is set to receive a significant digital boost as the Ministry of Tourism partners with Google. This collaboration wi...
01 Jul, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
India's SBI-backed Cashfree Payments bets on cross-border push with travel, investment paymentsIndian fintech firm Cashfree Payments is set to significantly expand its cross-border operations, aiming to capture growing international t...
30 Jun, 2026, 03.52 PM IST
Air India upgrades Delhi-Melbourne flights with First Class, Wi-Fi from July 1Air India is enhancing its Delhi-Melbourne route from July 1 by introducing a refurbished Boeing 777-300ER, featuring a new First Class cab...
30 Jun, 2026, 01.11 PM IST
India launches UPI in GreeceIndia's digital payment system, UPI, has expanded its global reach with a launch in Greece. This move allows eligible customers instant, se...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.10 PM IST
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...
26 Jun, 2026, 12.24 PM IST
Smaller cities power India’s corporate travel surgeCorporate travel in India is increasingly shifting towards smaller cities, with nearly 60% of bookings now originating from or heading to t...
22 Jun, 2026, 11.16 AM IST