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Goa sees 39% rise in domestic tourist arrivals post-Covid: Minister Khaunte

India, July 24 -- Goa has witnessed a 39% growth in domestic tourist arrivals between 2019 (pre-COVID) and 2024, tourism minister Rohan Khaunte said on Thursday, slamming "paid social media influencer... Read More


Five new foreign envoys present credentials to the President

Sri Lanka, July 24 -- Five newly appointed ambassadors and one high commissioner to Sri Lanka officially presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretari... Read More


Mamata: Shocked to see 'atrocities of double-engine govts on Bengalis'

Kolkata, July 24 -- Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Thursday expressed deep shock over the alleged atrocities on Bengali-speaking people in BJP-ruled states and the reported illegal "pushbacks" of B... Read More


India-UK FTA empowers Indian women across sectors, integrates them into Global Value Chain

New Delhi, July 24 -- The India-UK Free Trade Agreement (FTA), set to be formalized on Thursday, is expected to be a major turning point for women entrepreneurs and workers across India. The agreemen... Read More


Tourism Row: Michael Lobo Disputes Tourist Arrival Data, Khaunte Claims Growth Outpaces Kerala

Goa, July 24 -- A war of words erupted in the Goa Assembly over the state's tourism performance, with Calangute MLA Michael Lobo alleging a decline in both domestic and international tourist footfalls... Read More


What is US visa integrity fee? Here's who pays extra $250 and how to get refund

India, July 24 -- The Donald Trump administration's announcement of a "visa integrity fee" could have big repercussions for the tourism industry. The $250 fee was a provision in Trump's recently enact... Read More


A nation of gods deserves a law to match

Nepal, July 24 -- Walking through the streets of Kathmandu, I am often met by the curious eyes of street dogs, some limping, some dozing peacefully, others wagging their tails, and some barking at me.... Read More


Haltom City shooting: 1 person killed in officer-involved shooting in Texas

India, July 24 -- One person died in an officer-involved shooting at an apartment complex in Haltom City, Texas, overnight on Wednesday, July 23, police have said. Haltom City police responded to a 91... Read More


Maha CM Fadnavis' visit sparks JNUSU protest

NEW DELHI, July 24 -- Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis visited Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU) on Thursday to inaugurate two newly established academic centres-one dedicated to Maratha r... Read More


Long-term investor? These four beaten-down blue chips may be just right for you.

New Delhi, July 24 -- Even giants stumble sometimes. From information technology to lifestyle, several blue-chip stocks have taken a hit in recent months. But that's exactly when the smart money becom... Read More