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July 22, 2024 7:03 PM

Bhutan’s King and Prime Minister visit Statue of Unity in Gujarat

Bhutan's King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay arrived in Gujarat today for a three-day tour, with their first stop being the iconic Statue of Unity. The distinguished guests received a warm welcome at Vadodara airpo...

July 7, 2024 1:25 PM

PM Modi extends greetings on commencement of sacred Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended wishes to the people on the commencement of the sacred Rath Yatra in Odisha and prayed that the blessings of Lord Jagannath continue to be bestowed upon them. "Greetings on the start of the sacred Rath Yatra. We...

July 2, 2024 9:21 AM

Amarnath Yatra, Pilgrims, Pantha Chowk base camp, Amarnath, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, pilgrimage, Amarnath

Amid heightened security, another batch of pilgrims on Tuesday embarked on their journey to the Amarnath from the Pantha Chowk base camp at Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir. The pilgrims expressed glee over the annual pilgrimage as they were captured st...

July 1, 2024 3:24 PM

Japan imposes new fees on Mount Fuji climbers to limit tourists

Park rangers on Japan's sacred Mount Fuji officially started this year's climbing season about 90 minutes before sunrise on Monday, levying new trail fees and limiting hiker numbers to curb overcrowding. At 3 a.m., officials opened a newly installed...

June 29, 2024 4:48 PM

First batch of Hindu devotees embark on Amarnath shrine pilgrimage in Indian Kashmir

The first batch of pilgrims left for the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday (July 01) morning in picturesque Jammu and Kashmir. Devotees were seen riding ponies and being carried on makeshift palanquins while most chose to walk towards the cave. Secu...

June 25, 2024 4:34 PM

Rajshahi-Kolkata cross border train service set to resume after 77 years:

The cross border train service between Rajshahi, Bangladesh and Kolkata, India is set to resume after a 77-year hiatus. This announcement was made following a meeting between Prime minister Narendar Modi and her Bangladeshi counterpart Sheikh Hasina ...

June 23, 2024 7:19 PM

External Affairs Minister Visits Hindu Temple in UAE

External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar visited the BAPS Hindu Mandir in Abu Dhabi today. This visit to the first traditional Hindu stone temple in the Middle East underscores the growing cultural and diplomatic ties between India and the United ...

May 28, 2024 11:01 PM

Thailand targets tourism boost with longer stays for visitors, students, ‘digital nomads’

Thailand's government said on Tuesday it had approved longer visa stay periods for tourists, postgraduate students and remote workers, and better visa conditions for retirees, in a move to boost its crucial tourism sector as its economy stutters. ...

May 27, 2024 12:03 PM

Thousands protest against mass tourism in Spain’s Balearic Islands

Thousands of people protested in Spain's Balearic Islands on Saturday against mass tourism ahead of the summer season. Holding posters reading SOS Residents, Enough Mass Tourism, protesters marched through Palma de Mallorca, the capital of the large...

May 26, 2024 2:31 PM

Jeddah-Makkah High-Speed Rail Debuts for Indian Pilgrims

In a historic first, around 32,000 Indian Hajis will travel by high-speed train directly from Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport to the holy city of Makkah this year. Traditionally, pilgrims arriving in Jeddah have taken buses provided by ...

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