Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma says Congress used false info from Pakistan social media to target his wifeAssam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma declared the Congress party finished in the state. He accused Congress leaders Gaurav Gogoi and Pa...
06 Apr, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Tourism and hospitality ecosystem: Will it get hit harder due to the war’s second-order effect? 20 stocks to keep an eye onThe one thing that impacts the tourism and hospitality sector most is war. The reason is simple: Flights get disrupted, and the urge to tra...
31 Mar, 2026, 07.13 PM IST
IndiGo faces airspace curb woes; Manchester flight returns to Delhi, London-Mumbai diverted to CairoIn a series of unforeseen events, two IndiGo flights encountered significant disruptions due to airspace complications in Eritrea. One flig...
09 Mar, 2026, 08.39 PM IST
Egypt government denies raising visa fee from US $25 to US $45Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has clarified that visa fees have not been increased. Reports suggesting a rise from US$25 to U...
09 Dec, 2025, 06.33 PM IST
'Take the first option available': Americans asked to flee Israel, Iran immediately in urgent Mid-east travel warningAmid escalating tensions, the United States issued a travel warning for citizens in Israel and Iran, advising immediate departure via avail...
24 Jun, 2025, 10.39 PM IST
Indian Embassy in Israel suggests those looking for exit to avail land border crossingsThe Indian Embassy in Tel Aviv on Tuesday advised Indian nationals in Israel to consider exiting the country via land border crossings, as ...
17 Jun, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
Hajj 2025: What to know about safety, costs, and new rulesMuslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children un...
04 Jun, 2025, 01.05 PM IST
Indian travellers turn away from Turkey, Azerbaijan with 42% fewer visa applicationsAtlys reports a 42% drop in visa requests for Turkey and Azerbaijan. This follows their support for Pakistan after India's Operation Sindoo...
20 May, 2025, 04.02 PM IST
Who is Badar Khan Suri? Indian researcher in US facing deportation over supporting PalestineBadar Khan Suri, an Indian scholar at Georgetown University, was detained by US immigration authorities, raising concerns about academic fr...
20 Mar, 2025, 03.40 PM IST
Dreams crushed, Rs 50 lakh lost: Nagpur man returns from US in handcuffs and chains; shares harrowing ordealHarpreet Singh Laliya's dream of working in Canada turned into a nightmare involving a treacherous journey, mafia encounters, and eventual ...
07 Feb, 2025, 09.25 AM IST
68 Indians among 900 Hajj pilgrims who have lost their lives in Mecca, says Saudi diplomatFriends and family are searching for missing hajj pilgrims as the death toll from this year's pilgrimage, carried out in extreme heat, has ...
20 Jun, 2024, 03.45 PM IST
We play a catalytic role in making travel easy and effortless: Shikhar Aggarwal, Joint MD, BLSIn an e-mail interview Shikhar Aggarwal, joint managing director, BLS discusses consular services outsourcing, impact of Covid-19 on outsou...
22 Dec, 2020, 02.04 PM IST
Tourism Ministry asks Home Ministry to add 36 more nations for e-visa facilityHome Ministry has informed that the request was being processed, he said, and expressed hope that soon these countries would be in the list...
12 Jul, 2016, 11.07 PM IST
- Travellers intend to increase budgets by average of 5%: Report
Future travel budget increases are especially high amongst Asian markets with a predicted increase of 46 per cent - travellers from Singapo...
29 Apr, 2013, 12.27 PM IST
Government extends on-line visa application system to 8 more citiesIVFRT system has been made operational at Indian missions at Perth, Houston, Chicago, Tehran, Cairo, Taipei, Bangkok & Chiang Mai.
01 May, 2012, 10.38 PM IST
Job seekers from India, eight other countries to be screened for infectious diseases in UAEThe scheme is designed to bar migrants at risk of spreading infection from entering UAE and to curb entry of contagious diseases in Gulf.
28 Sep, 2011, 06.08 PM IST
- 'Pak's nuke assets essential for regional peace'
Pakistan on Wednesday said its nuclear assets were essential for peace in the region and stressed that they are well protected.
22 Aug, 2007, 11.32 PM IST