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Cleartrip joins IRCTC for train bookings, targets single-digit market share

Bhubaneswar, April 28 -- Online travel platform Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, on Monday announced its entry into the train ticket booking segment through a partnership with the Indian Railway Caterin... Read More


Vietnam, China step up tourism cooperation through Xinjiang promotion programme

Hanoi, April 28 -- A tourism promotion programme introducing the cultural and travel potential of the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region was held in Hanoi on April 27, aiming to further strengthen tour... Read More


Modi's two-day visit to Varanasi begins today

VARANASI, April 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be on a two-day visit to his Lok Sabha constituency Varanasi starting Tuesday. He will participate in a Mahila Sammelan (women's conference) at ... Read More


Want increase in frequency, capacity of trains: CM Omar on Vande Bharat extension

Srinagar, April 28 -- Jammu and Kashmir chief minister (CM) Omar Abdullah on Monday hailed the proposed start of direct Vande Bharat train between Jammu and Srinagar by April end, urging for an increa... Read More


Opposition to KEM renaming mounts as Sena (UBT) urges focus on healthcare over symbolism

India, April 28 -- The opposition to renaming the century-old KEM Hospital is gathering momentum. After resident doctors voiced their dismay on Friday, opposition Shiv Sena (UBT) leaders have called f... Read More


Marine fossils dating to 8,000-12,000 years unearthed by scientists in TN's Panaiyur

Thoothukudi, April 28 -- Marine fossils dating back thousands of years have been discovered in Panaiyur, under Kulathur South Panchayat in Thoothukudi district. The site, located about 25 kilometres ... Read More


NDMC clock tower near Talkatora Stadium to be ready by June: NDMC

New Delhi, April 28 -- The much-delayed project to develop a clock tower in New Delhi, near Talkatora Stadium, will be completed by June, New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) officials said on Monday. ... Read More


Sikkim: PM Modi visits Orchidarium in Gangtok, witnesses ecological and floral heritage

Gangtok, April 28 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday visited the Orchidarium in Gangtok during his two-day visit to Sikkim, witnessing the state's rich ecological and floral heritage. The Pri... Read More


Thomas Crook to Cole Allen: List of people charged with Trump assassination attempts

India, April 28 -- Cole Tomas Allen has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate the president after the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner (WHCD) shooting. This marks the latest of... Read More


Govt rolls out stricter rules for homestays after US tourist's rape in kodagu

BENGALURU, April 28 -- The state government on Monday introduced a set of stricter rules governing homestays and bed-and-breakfasts . Officials said the new rules were spurred by recent cases of crimi... Read More