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October 16, 2024 11:14 AM

Singapore fighter jets escort Air India flight after bomb threat

Singapore's air force mobilised two fighter jets late on Tuesday in response to a bomb threat on an Air India Express flight bound for the city-state, its defence minister said. Two Singapore air force F-15SG jets scrambled and escorted Air India fl...

October 5, 2024 5:54 PM

Wynn Resorts says it gets UAE’s first gambling license

Hotel and casino operator Wynn Resorts said on Friday it had been awarded the first commercial gaming operator's license in the United Arab Emirates by the country's General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority. The Las Vegas-based casino firm sai...

September 30, 2024 3:54 PM

Cost-conscious Chinese tourists look to affordable options for Golden Week holiday

Chinese tourists are expected to take longer trips than last year during the Golden Week holiday that kicks off on Tuesday, but that will not necessarily lead to a bump in spending, travel industry experts said. With the economy slowing and consumer...

September 28, 2024 5:07 PM

Three villages in Madhya Pradesh honored as ‘Best Tourism Villages’

On the occasion of International Tourism Day, the central government has awarded the title of 'Best Tourism Village' to three villages in Madhya Pradesh: Pranpur, Sabarvani, and Ladpura Khas, recognizing their efforts in promoting tourism through sus...

September 28, 2024 10:47 PM

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu planning to visit India “as soon as possible”

Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu has said that he is planning to visit India as soon as possible, highlighting the significance of the bilateral relationship between the two nations. Speaking on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assem...

September 27, 2024 11:26 PM

Nepal grounds all domestic flights due to adverse weather until Saturday Morning

The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal has announced the cancellation of all domestic flights until Saturday morning in response to adverse weather conditions affecting the nation. On Friday alone, an estimated 75 percent of domestic flights were...

September 27, 2024 6:33 PM

Ministry of Tourism launches ‘Paryatan Mitra’ and ‘Paryatan Didi’ for responsible tourism

On World Tourism Day, the Ministry of Tourism launched a nationwide initiative called 'Paryatan Mitra' and 'Paryatan Didi' to promote responsible tourism across India. The initiative, which was piloted in six key tourist destinations—Orchha (Mad...

September 22, 2024 1:16 AM

India pushes for green tourism and global collaboration at G20 tourism ministers’ meeting

India's commitment to sustainable tourism took center stage at the G20 Tourism Ministers' Meeting in Belem, Brazil, as Union Minister of Tourism and Culture, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, delivered a compelling address emphasizing the crucial role of tou...

September 20, 2024 9:50 AM

Rajasthan Woos Qatari Investors Ahead of Global Summit

Rajasthan's Industry and Commerce Minister, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, led an investors' roadshow in Doha, Qatar on Thursday, as part of the international outreach for the upcoming 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024. The delegation's v...

September 12, 2024 12:21 PM

Union Cabinet approves ₹3,435 crore PM-eBus Sewa scheme to boost electric bus adoption

The Union Cabinet has approved the "PM-eBus Sewa-Payment Security Mechanism (PSM) Scheme." This initiative is aimed at aiding Public Transport Authorities (PTAs) in procuring and operating electric buses (e-buses), with a financial outlay of ₹3,435...

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