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Lounge Loves: Aloka "the peace dog", 'Shared Histories' and more

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- Aloka "the peace dog", who is accompanying a group of Buddhist monks walking across the US, has gone viral in the past two weeks, but the tan and white Indie has been on my feed ... Read More


Tourism official Shahnawaz Shah receives Republic Day honour

Srinagar, Jan. 26 -- For his dedicated service and contribution to the tourism sector, Shahnawaz A. Shah was among 14 officers honoured by the Divisional Administration on Republic Day on January 26. ... Read More


BJP President calls workers to prepare for UP polls

India, Jan. 26 -- BJP national president Nitin Nabin on Sunday urged party workers to prepare for the 2027 Assembly polls in Uttar Pradesh, warning them of "forces" who emerge during elections to divi... Read More


Connectivity, codeshares usher new era of aviation growth

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- Kenya's aviation industry has registered a surge in strategic expansion and connectivity, pointing to redrawn business models in a bid to stay competitive. After the disruptions t... Read More


Kenya expands 2pc tourism levy to Airbnb, Booking.com rentals

Nairobi, Jan. 26 -- The Tourism Fund is set to expand the 2.0 percent tourism levy to operators of short-term rentals sold through digital hospitality platforms such as Airbnb, Booking.com and Jumia i... Read More


Saudia, Air India sign codeshare agreement; effective from February

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- Saudi Arabian national flag carrier Saudia and Indian global airline Air India have signed a codeshare agreement, set to take effect from February. Through the new partnership, passe... Read More


Speaker Om Birla, Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat inaugurate Bharat Parv 2026 at Red Fort

India, Jan. 26 -- Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla and Union Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat today inaugurated the six-day national culture and tourism festival Bharat Parv 2026 at Red... Read More


Thai aviation industry watches 145m passengers in 2025, up 3.54%; still below pre-pandemic levels

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) said the country's aviation industry watched a total of 145.1 million passengers last year, including 67 million domestic and 78 milli... Read More


Bangladesh-China Friendship Hospital to attract medical tourists from neighboring countries: Chief Adviser

Dhaka, Jan. 26 -- The 1,000-bed Bangladesh-China Friendship General Hospital in Nilphamari will not only serve people of northern Bangladesh but is also expected to emerge as a major medical tourism d... Read More


ARC J&K unfurls National Flag at J&K House in New Delhi

New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- The Additional Resident Commissioner (ARC) of Jammu and Kashmir, Anil Sharma, on Monday unfurled the National Flag on the eve of the 77th Republic Day at Jammu and Kashmir House ... Read More