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Tourism in Jammu-Kashmir shows steady growth, records 1.78 crore visits in 2025

Srinagar, Feb. 4 -- Tourism continues to be a major pillar of Jammu and Kashmir's economy, with the Union Territory recording 1.78 crore tourist visits in 2025, despite security-related incidents and ... Read More


Massive road infrastructure push transforms connectivity in J-K; BRO's Bahri Pattan-Jhallas road boosts border development

Rajouri, Feb. 4 -- Jammu and Kashmir's road infrastructure is undergoing a major transformation, with the region's total road network now exceeding 41,141 kilometres, driven by multi-billion-rupee con... Read More


'Whims of visa officer': US-graduated Indian CEO 'baffled' after B1/B2 visa denial despite close friend's invite

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- An India-based entrepreneur, Dhananjay Yadav, was left "baffled" after his application for a B1/B2 visa - a temporary non-immigrant visa for work purposes - was rejected despite h... Read More


Researchers trace Kaziranga's evolution into last great home of one-horned rhino

New Delhi, Feb. 4 -- A scientific study has traced the evolutionary history of Assam's Kaziranga National Park, revealing how the habitat of the one-horned rhinoceros has been shaped over time by clim... Read More


Korean Unification Church's links to Nepal come under new scrutiny

Kathmandu, Feb. 4 -- Public interest in the Unification Church's connection to Nepal has intensified following a series of investigative reports published last week. The reports have highlighted alleg... Read More


Vietnam moves to build unified national image for global outreach

Hanoi, Feb. 4 -- Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh has signed Decision No. 173/QD-TTg approving the Strategy on communications to promote Vietnam's image abroad for the 2026-2030 period, with a visi... Read More


Awareness, early cancer detection can save both lives and cost

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The lack of awareness and delayed diagnosis are the biggest challenges for Bangladesh's fight against cancer, said Sakif Shamim, Managing Director of Labaid Cancer Hospital and Super ... Read More


Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann in Mumbai to woo investors

Chandigarh, Feb. 4 -- Chief minister Bhagwant Mann on Tuesday held a series of meetings with industry leaders in Mumbai as part of the state government's efforts to boost investment in Punjab. Accord... Read More


FICAC South Asia conference concludes in Colombo with focus on regional cooperation

Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- The South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) concluded in Colombo on Tuesday, with the aim of strengthening cooperation and identifying new pathways f... Read More


From Blue Mansion to wardrobe: Mskuan and Behati bring Penang heritage to life

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 4 -- Fashion meets history at the iconic Blue Mansion, where labels Mskuanand Behatihave teamed up to reimagine Penang's rich heritage through a contemporary lens. In a media relea... Read More