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"Completely unacceptable": Allahabad HC questions UP Police "encounter" shootings; summons DGP and Home Secretary

Prayagraj, Jan. 31 -- The Allahabad High Court has taken a strict view of the growing practice of the Uttar Pradesh Police shooting accused persons in the legs and later describing the incident as an ... Read More


Ethnic cultures to take centre stage at "Homeland Spring" celebrations in Hanoi

Hanoi, Jan. 31 -- A vibrant series of events themed "Homeland Spring" will run from February 1 to 28 at the Vietnam National Village for Ethnic Culture and Tourism in Doai Phuong ward, Hanoi, ushering... Read More


Budget 2026 sectoral expectations: Mutual Funds ask for fresh debt tax-saving funds, indexation benefit

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The upcoming Union Budget 2026, should offer respite to debt mutual funds, relieve the capital gains tax burden to assist with long-term retail investor participation, Indian mut... Read More


Indonesia tightens cruise ship oversight to protect coral reefs

Badung, Bali, Jan. 31 -- Indonesia is tightening oversight of cruise ship traffic in its waters to protect coral reef ecosystems from the risk of damage caused by maritime transportation accidents, an... Read More


B'khand gets community-led tourism push

Lucknow, Jan. 31 -- The Uttar Pradesh government is stepping up efforts to develop Bundelkhand as the state's next major tourism destination, with a strong focus on community participation. Known for ... Read More


After Kashi and Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan witness rapid dev: Minister Jaiveer Singh

Varanasi, Jan. 31 -- Tourism and culture minister Jaiveer Singh on Friday said that after Kashi and Ayodhya, Mathura and Vrindavan too are witnessing a new saga of development. The state government is... Read More


"Meaningful, very good initiative": Rati Shankar Tripathi on Banaras Literature Festival

Varanasi, Jan. 31 -- Actor Rati Shankar Tripathi, who attended the ongoing Banaras Literature Festival (BLF) has emphasised on the growing significance of the event and why such cultural platforms are... Read More


Will promote religious tourism, bhajan clubbing: Delhi minister

New Delhi, Jan. 31 -- The Delhi government plans to promote bhajan clubbing - a growing cultural format that blends devotional music with contemporary presentation styles - as part of its strategy to ... Read More


Princess Karam of Kapurthala, muse behind Schiaparelli saree collection and named among world's most beautiful women

India, Jan. 31 -- Indian heritage and fashion have long inspired the international luxury fashion houses to create masterpieces. Maharani Sita Devi of Kapurthala, also known as Princess Karam, was one... Read More


Nepal showcases spiritual tourism potential at Varanasi Roadshow to attract more Indian pilgrims

Varanasi, Jan. 31 -- In a move aimed at deepening tourism cooperation and strengthening faith-based travel links, the Nepal-India Chamber of Commerce & Industry (NICCI), together with the Nepal Touris... Read More