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MSMEs Key To India's Tourism Growth But Face Constraints, Says Crisil Intelligence

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- India's domestic tourism sector, a significant driver of livelihoods, has yet to fully realise its economic potential, according to a report by Crisil Intelligence titled 'Touris... Read More


LG Sinha inaugurates Netaji flag point in Jammu

Jammu, Dec. 31 -- Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Tuesday hoisted the Tricolour and inaugurated the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Flag Point in Jammu, saying the initiative aims to commemorate the glo... Read More


Uttarakhand: CM Dhami extends New Year greetings; Shares goals accomplished during the year

Dehradun, Dec. 31 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami extended his heartiest New Year 2026 greetings to all the people of the state on Wednesday. In his message, the Chief Minister wish... Read More


Brazil, India push for deeper trade ties as Lula plans New Delhi visit

Sao Paulo, Dec. 31 -- President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is scheduled to visit New Delhi in the second week of February 2026, leading what is expected to be Brazil's largest-ever official delegation ... Read More


ComBank & Mastercard launch SL's first Dynamic Currency Conversion for online payments

Sri Lanka, Dec. 31 -- As part of Commercial Bank of Ceylon's sustained efforts to strengthen tourism-related businesses and improve convenience for foreign travellers, the Bank has partnered with Mast... Read More


Kareena Kapoor finally gets hubby Saif Ali Khan to pose for photo, shares goofy moment with son Jeh from family vacation

India, Dec. 31 -- Bollywood actor Kareena Kapoor often treats fans to candid glimpses from her personal life. The actor, who is currently enjoying her New Year holiday abroad with her children Jeh and... Read More


Salman Khan in Jamnagar, Samantha in Portugal, Kareena in Switzerland: Here's how Bollywood is ringing in new year 2026

New Delhi, Dec. 31 -- Wednesday marks the last day of the year. Much like people across the world, Bollywood celebrities are busy spending time with their loved ones during this holiday season. Bollyw... Read More


South Asian countries' High-Level representatives attend Khaleda Zia's funeral

Dhaka, Dec. 31 -- High-level representatives from South Asian countries, including India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, attended the funeral of former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Begum Khale... Read More


Deepika Padukone ticks Backstreet Boys concert off bucket list with friend in Las Vegas; fans say 'how Millennial'

India, Dec. 31 -- The Backstreet Boys are ending the year by performing at the Sphere at The Venetian Resort in Las Vegas, Nevada, US. Deepika Padukone ticked attending their concert off her bucket li... Read More


Wular Bird Festival 2025 Highlights Conservation, Biodiversity and Eco-Tourism at Asia's Largest Freshwater Lake

Bandipora, Dec. 31 -- Suhail Rather The two-day Bird Festival 2025 was successfully organised at Wular Lake by the Wular Conservation and Management Authority (WUCMA) in collaboration with the Distri... Read More