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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


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


J&K leaders seek apology from Bihar CM for pulling down doctor's veil

Srinagar, Dec. 17 -- Bihar chief minister Nitish Kumar triggered outrage after a video went viral, showing him pulling down a Muslim woman doctor's hijab during an official function in his home state.... Read More


'Will continue on CM post as long as Cong top brass wants'

Bengaluru, Dec. 17 -- Chief minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday again reaffirmed his authority to the chief ministerial post in the assembly. The assertion came after Congress MLA from Kunigal, HD Ranga... Read More


EV demand has shot up in Punjab in 5 years: Centre in Parl

Patiala, Dec. 17 -- The demand for electric vehicles has shot up in Punjab in the last few years, the ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) said during the ongoing winter session in the Parl... Read More


Karnataka govt defends anti-hate speech bill

Bengaluru, Dec. 17 -- The state government on Tuesday reiterated its position that the proposed Hate Speech and Hate Crimes Prevention Bill 2025 as a necessary measure to preserve public order. Speak... Read More


PM mandates readiness for project groundbreaking and inauguration ceremonies

Hanoi, Dec. 17 -- The Prime Minister has issued an official dispatch directing the organisation of ground-breaking, inauguration ceremonies for projects celebrating the 14th National Party Congress. ... Read More


States imposed rRs.r129 crore penalty on contractors under Jal Jeevan Mission: Centre

New Delhi, Dec. 17 -- States have begun cracking down on corruption and poor workmanship in setting up drinking water facilities under the flagship Jal Jeevan Mission, imposing penalties worth over Rs... Read More


EU deploys election observation mission to Bangladesh

, Dec. 17 -- In response to a formal invitation by Bangladesh authorities, the High Representative/Vice President of the European Commission Kaja Kallas has decided to deploy an EU Election Observatio... Read More


Protests stall Mohali's anti-encroachment drive again

Mohali, Dec. 17 -- The ongoing anti-encroachment drive being carried out by the Mohali municipal corporation (MC) and the Greater Mohali Area Development Authority (GMADA) is facing increasing politic... Read More