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What Thailand's visa-free rollback means for Indian travellers

Goa, May 20 -- Thailand has approved the cancellation of its 60-day visa-free entry scheme for travellers from 93 countries and territories, with most visitors expected to return to the earlier 30-day... Read More


Italy and India: A Strategic Partnership for the Indo-Mediterranean

India, May 20 -- The relationship between India and Italy has now reached a decisive stage. In recent years, our ties have expanded with unprecedented momentum, evolving from a cordial friendship into... Read More


Union Minister Suresh Gopi reviews FTI development, stresses health, security & skill initiatives

Itanagar, May 20 -- union Minister of State for Petroleum and Natural Gas and Tourism, Suresh Gopi, during his whirlwind visit to Arunachal Pradesh to review the functioning of the Film and Television... Read More


Sri Lanka's tourist arrivals exceed 950,000 in 2026

Sri Lanka, May 20 -- The number of tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka so far has crossed the 950,000 mark, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) stated. Accordingly, a total of 951,742 touri... Read More


Forest department tightens safari safety norms after Dubare elephant camp tragedy

Bengaluru, May 20 -- In a major move aimed at improving tourist safety in Karnataka's wildlife destinations, Forest Minister Eshwar Khandre has ordered officials to phase out open safari campers and i... Read More


Keralam forms first-ever Artificial Intelligence Ministry; PK Kunhalikutty gets charge

Thiruvananthapuram, May 20 -- The Keralam government has created a dedicated Artificial Intelligence (AI) portfolio for the first time at the cabinet level as part of a major reshuffle of ministerial ... Read More


Search continues in Sabah for Kalabakan elephant with severe trunk injury, probe into mutilation ongoing

KOTA KINABALU, May 20 -- The relevant authorities have yet to locate a Bornean elephant with a semi-severed trunk, believed to be in the Felda Kalabakan Selatan area. A video of the injured animal ha... Read More


Hyderabad court convicts two vendors for blocking public paths near Charminar

Hyderabad, May 20 -- A local court here has convicted two street vendors for encroaching on public pathways near Charminar and sentenced them to short jail terms, in what police said was part of a sus... Read More


Illegal felling of trees: Barnala police register theft FIR against unknown persons

BARNALA, May 20 -- Days after a joint committee constituted by the National Green Tribunal (NGT) recommended registration of a case and disciplinary action against Barnala officials for large-scale il... Read More


Lee and Takaichi hold 4th meeting in 6 months to push South Korea-Japan cooperation

New Delhi, May 20 -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi held their fourth meeting in about six months on Tuesday, underscoring the need for greater coopera... Read More