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In charts: Why India's foreign tourist numbers are set to disappoint in 2025

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- It is shaping up to be another difficult year for India's tourism industry. Foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) have struggled in the first nine months of the year and may once again... Read More


Montana youth activists return to court to challenge new environmental laws

India, Dec. 17 -- Youth activists in the United States' Montana who won a landmark constitutional climate case against their government in 2023 are back in court, seeking to block new laws they say un... Read More


Seat-Sharing Puzzle: BNP faces uphill task to reach amicable deal with allies

Dhaka, Dec. 17 -- BNP is facing an uphill task to reach an amicable understanding with its political allies and calm their anger over seat sharing after announcing its own candidates in 272 constituen... Read More


PM Modi becomes the first global leader to receive Ethiopia's highest award; 28th foreign State honour

Bhubaneswar, Dec. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with Ethiopia's highest civilian award on Tuesday, The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia, making him the first global Head of Stat... Read More


UIDAI Aadhaar database remains unbreached; multi-layered tech protecting 134 crore identities

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The government has implemented comprehensive measures to protect the personal data of Aadhaar number holders, and no breach of data has occurred from the central database to date... Read More


PM Modi arrives in Oman, on final leg of three-nation visit

Muscat/New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday arrived in Oman on a two-day visit aimed at deepening bilateral ties. The Prime Minister was received at the airport by the Deput... Read More


Excise teams probe alleged illegal bar at DSOI Palam Vihar

India, Dec. 17 -- The Haryana excise department has formed teams to probe allegations that an illegal bar was operating inside the Defence Services Officers' Institute (DSOI) in Palam Vihar serving li... Read More


Preity Zinta reviews Ranveer Singh's 'raw and real' Dhurandhar: 'It's a love letter to every unknown man, woman and patriot'

India, Dec. 17 -- Aditya Dhar's espionage thriller, Dhurandhar, has blown everyone's minds due to its suspenseful plot, sharp direction, excellent acting, and showcasing real events. While the film co... Read More


IndiGo cancellation row: Delhi HC declines parallel PIL, permits impleadment in ongoing case

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of a fresh public interest litigation (PIL) filed against IndiGo Airlines over mass flight cancellations and passenger hardship, holdin... Read More


UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz: Bondi Beach Shooting, H1B Visa, Brown University & more

India, Dec. 17 -- 1. The SHANTI Bill aims to boost investments in which sector? A. Artificial Intelligence B. Nuclear Power C. Quantum Computing D. Offshore wind 2. Authorities in Sri Lanka plan ... Read More