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Char Dham Yatra begins with PM Modi's outreach, focus on sustainability, local economy

New Delhi, April 23 -- The commencement of the Char Dham Yatra 2026 has been accompanied by a targeted outreach from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has framed the annual pilgrimage as both a spirit... Read More


Bikaji Foods founder Shiv Ratan Agarwal passes away

New Delhi, April 23 -- Shiv Ratan Agarwal, founder of Bikaji Foods International and one of India's most recognisable names in the ethnic snacks industry, has passed away. BJP MP Naveen Jindal expres... Read More


Kedarnath temple opens, marking start of Char Dham Yatra; Uttarakhand bets on scale, infrastructure push

New Delhi, April 23 -- The ceremonial opening of the Kedarnath temple on Wednesday has set the stage for the Char Dham Yatra 2026, a key religious pilgrimage that also plays a significant role in Utta... Read More


Odisha: ASI starts sand removal at Konark Sun Temple's 'Jagamohan' after a century

Bhubaneswar, April 23 -- Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has begun the sand extraction process in the assembly hall, Jagamohan, of the Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, in a carefully planned effort t... Read More


How BNP handles competing pressures to shape Bangladesh's future: Crisis Group

Dhaka, April 23 -- International Crisis Group on Thursday said the new elected government in Bangladesh faces a "daunting set of challenges" but how the BNP handles these competing pressures will shap... Read More


President Droupadi Murmu accepts credentials from envoys of 4 nations

New Delhi, April 23 -- President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday accepted credentials from the envoys of four countries, at a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan, according to the President's Secre... Read More


Viet Nam among most appealing tourist destinations for Singaporean visitors: The Straits Times

Hanoi, April 23 -- In its recent article, The Straits Times attribute the country's momentum to structural strengths including political stability, a solid education system and steadily improving infr... Read More


Bach Dang Festival 2026 highlights global value of newly recognised world heritage site

Quang Ninh, April 23 -- The 2026 Bach Dang Festival opened on April 22 at the special national relic site of Bach Dang, marking the first celebration since the the Yen Tu - Vinh Nghiem - Con Son, Kiep... Read More


Cuban exiles have renewed hope and fears over claims on property seized long ago

New Delhi, April 23 -- Deeply ingrained in Raul Valdes-Fauli's family lore is the November 1960 day when an agent of Fidel Castro's revolution showed up at his family's Pedroso Bank in Havana, with a ... Read More


Geopolitical tensions hit Gujarat's international tourism; Bookings slump by 40%

New Delhi, April 23 -- Amid the ongoing West Asia crisis, international tourism in Gujarat witnessed a significant dip as travellers grew cautious of geopolitical instability. Industry stakeholders hi... Read More