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73% non-marine unesco sites at severe water risk: WRI REPORT

New Delhi, July 2 -- A new analysis shows 73% of all non-marine UNESCO World Heritage Sites are exposed to at least one severe water risk (water stress, drought, river flooding or coastal flooding), w... Read More


Fu De Ci Temple in George Town: A 215-year story of protection, prosperity and cultural significance

GEORGE TOWN, July 2 -- Intricate sculptures fashioned from pieces of broken porcelain bowls featuring dragons, a scene of a grand temple and the Jade Emperor riding an auspicious creature adorn the ro... Read More


PM Modi leaves on five-nation tour; bilateral, multilateral meetings and BRICS summit on agenda

New Delhi, July 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday departed for a five-nation visit to Ghana, Trinidad and Tobago, Argentina, Brazil, and Namibia from 2 to 9 July, a statement by the Minis... Read More


Rob McElhenney defends 'kinda douchey' name change

United Kingdom, July 2 -- Rob McElhenney has admitted his name change is "kinda douchey". The 48-year-old actor was recently reported to be legally changing his moniker to Rob Mac after years of fans... Read More


"Telangana Rising 2047" aims to make Hyderabad hub for medical, health tourism

Shimla, July 2 -- Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy has stated that medical tourism will be included as one of the priority sectors in the "TelanganaRising 2047" document, which the State Gover... Read More


Greenfield Bandikui Spur to reduce travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to just 3 hours; Nitin Gadkari shares pics

New Delhi, July 2 -- Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the completion of the newly constructed 4-lane Greenfield Bandikui Spur on Wednesday and shared a series of pictures. This 66.916 km long, ... Read More


Working on safe rescue of all Maharashtra pilgrims stuck in Uttarakhand: Eknath Shinde

Mumbai, July 2 -- Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde stated that the Maharashtra Tourism Minister had spoken to the Uttarakhand government to facilitate the safe rescue of tourists strand... Read More


Thailand welcomes 16.61 million int'l visitors in first half of 2025

Bangkok, July 2 -- The Thai Ministry of Tourism and Sports has reported that the country welcomed approximately 16.61 million international tourist arrivals from January 1 to June 29, 2025, marking a ... Read More


Assam LoP opposes demolition of British-era Dikhow bridge, urges CM to restore

Guwahati, July 2 -- Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take urgent action for the restoration of the historic... Read More


Assam opposition leader Debabrata Saikia opposes demolition of British-era Dikhow bridge

Guwahati, July 2 -- Leader of the Opposition in the Assam Legislative Assembly, Debabrata Saikia, has urged Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma to take urgent action for the restoration of the historic... Read More