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India and the Philippines stage joint naval drill in the disputed South China Sea

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- India and the Philippines have staged joint naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea for the first time, a high-profile military deployment that antagonized China. Beijing ... Read More


HP govt to setup Tourism Investment Promotion Council

Shimla, Aug. 6 -- To boost private investment in Himachal Pradesh's tourism sector, the state government has approved the establishment of the Tourism Investment Promotion Council (TIPC), a single-win... Read More


New Four-Lane Bridge to Replace Sukhna Choe Causeway

CHANDIGARH, Aug. 6 -- With the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee (CHCC) giving approval, the UT engineering department is set to replace the existing low-level causeway over Sukhna Choe near ... Read More


India's defeat in recent conflict sparks hopes of Kashmir resolution: ministers

Pakistan, Aug. 6 -- Provincial Minister for Energy, Planning & Development Syed Nasir Hussain Shah, Minister for Local Government Saeed Ghani, and Minister for Culture & Tourism Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah... Read More


Traffic jam on Chandigarh-Shimla highway after landslide in Solan

India, Aug. 6 -- The Chandigarh-Shimla national highway (NH-5) was blocked for four hours after a landslide at Chakki Mod in Solan district after heavy rain in the region around 8am on Wednesday, poli... Read More


Smart Payment Solutions launches 'Mony' UPI app for NRIs and tourists visiting India

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- International travellers visiting India now have a new digital payment option at their fingertips. Smart Payment Solutions, an RBI-regulated entity, has launched Mony, a UPI-based... Read More


Tourists in Saudi Arabia can get 15 pc VAT refund

Riyadh, Aug. 6 -- The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) has officially introduced a value-added tax (VAT) refund programme for tourists and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) nationals, enabling eligible visi... Read More


Unregulated Tourism in Fontainhas, Sao Tome Sparks Resident Outcry; Sardesai Raises Concern in Assembly

Goa, Aug. 6 -- The issue of unregulated tourism activities in Sao Tome and Fontainhas, the Latin Quarters of Panjim, was raised by Fatorda MLA Vijai Sardesai in the State Legislative Assembly on Tuesd... Read More


'Unable to contact them...': 28 Kerala tourists missing in Uttarkashi after devastating cloudburst and mudslide

New Delhi, Aug. 6 -- A group of 28 tourists from Kerala has gone missing in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district following a powerful cloudburst that triggered massive mudslides along the route to Gangot... Read More


Jakarta theater festival spotlights emerging Southeast Asian artists

Jakarta, Aug. 6 -- The Jakarta Arts Council (DKJ) is hosting the 2025 Djakarta International Theater Platform (DITP), a global event aimed at nurturing young artistic talent. Running from August 5 to... Read More