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SIR, Detention Centres and Elections

India, Jan. 6 -- "Except for Rajya Sabha MP Mamata Bala Thakur of the Trinamool Congress (TMC), no one from the party came to meet us when the Gurugram Police launched a verification drive targeting a... Read More


Key member of paper leak gang arrested

PATNA, Jan. 6 -- The Economic Offences Unit (EOU) on Tuesday arrested another key member of the notorious "solver gang", led by Sanjeev Singh alias Lutan Mukhia, in connection with organised question ... Read More


Why has Vivek Ramaswamy decided to become a social-media teetotaler in 2026? 'I deleted X and Instagram'

India, Jan. 6 -- Indian-American entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy has commenced the new year by disconnecting from social media. The Republican politician and candidate for governor of Ohio has stated tha... Read More


Tea tourism & global participation to mark CII India Tea Forum

Siliguri, Jan. 6 -- The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) North Bengal Zonal Council on Monday briefed the media about the upcoming 9th CII India Tea Forum 2026, scheduled to be held on January 1... Read More


Tourist surge leads to long queues at Jaigaon-Phuentsholing crossing

Alipurduar, Jan. 6 -- A massive surge of Bhutan-bound tourists seen in the New Year has led to prolonged traffic congestion and long queues at the Jaigaon-Phuentsholing border. Thousands of travellers... Read More


First direct air route between Viet Nam, Israel opens

Hanoi, Vietnam, Jan. 6 -- The new direct flight inauguration ceremony, Ha Noi, January 5, 2026 The flight departed Tel Aviv at 00:05 (local time) and arrived at Noi Bai Airport at 16:30 the same day,... Read More


KSCH inaugurates Sri Lanka chapter 'Grace Island' in Colombo

Colombo, Jan. 6 -- The Kolkata Society for Cultural Heritage (KSCH) has expanded its sustainable community development mission beyond India with the launch of its Sri Lanka chapter, Grace Island, inau... Read More


Surat Literature Festival 2026: A Platform For National Ideas Beyond The Metros

Surat, Jan. 6 -- As India approaches the centenary of Independence, debates on culture, governance and national direction remain concentrated in a few metropolitan centres. It is against this... Read More


Bali Doubles Down on Service Excellence as Tourism Booms and Pressures Mount

U.S, Jan. 6 -- As Bali enters 2026 with tourism numbers rebounding strongly, the island's leadership is signaling a clear message: growth alone is no longer enough. During a recent working visit, the ... Read More


Online Scams and Cambodia Border Tensions Hit Angkor Wat Tourism

U.S, Jan. 6 -- Cambodia's iconic Angkor Archaeological Park welcomed 80,144 Chinese tourists in 2025, marking a 3 percent decline compared to the previous year, according to an official report release... Read More