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Himachal Pradesh: Fresh snowfall brings relief to farmers, excitement among tourists in Shimla

Shimla, Jan. 23 -- Fresh snowfall has begun in the capital city of Himachal Pradesh and the higher reaches of Chamba, Kullu, Lahaul-Spiti, Kangra, and the upper areas of Shimla and Kinnaur districts, ... Read More


Phu Quoc tourism heats up in 2026 with near-full bookings

An Giang, Jan. 23 -- Tourist arrivals to the Phu Quoc special zone have surged since the start of 2026, far outpacing last year's figure, with the island bracing for a deluge of visitors during the Lu... Read More


India absent as Donald Trump in Davos unveils 'Board of Peace' for Gaza

India, Jan. 23 -- There was no Indian presence as US President Donald Trump on Thursday launched his Board of Peace, a body conceived for working for peace in Gaza but whose open-ended role in tacklin... Read More


Republic Day Parade to feature S-400 defence system, which shot down Pakistan jets, in military tableau

India, Jan. 23 -- The S-400 air defence system, credited for guarding India during the military conflict with Pakistan in May last year, will be displayed for the first time in the Department of Milit... Read More


Report blames brake fade, reckless driving and oversight failures for fatal UPSI bus crash

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- The fatal express bus crash that claimed the lives of 15 students from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) along the Gerik-Jeli East-West Highway (JRTB) in June last yea... Read More


Sri Lanka's Hatton among National Geographic's top gourmet stays to book in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- Sri Lanka's iconic tea heritage has been highlighted by National Geographic Traveller (UK) as part of a global feature on food-focused travel experiences around the world. The a... Read More


Buddha Mahotsav begins with fervour at Bodh Gaya

BODH GAYA, Jan. 23 -- Tourism Minister Arun Shankar Prasad on Thursday evening said that tourism in Bihar was touching new horizons under the able leadership of chief minister Nitish Kumar. The minist... Read More


Heritage panel objection forces state govt to reduce height of new Mantralaya building

Mumbai, Jan. 23 -- The Maharashtra government has decided to reduce the height of a new building being constructed in the Mantralaya garden for ministers following objections raised by the Mumbai Heri... Read More


J-K: Doda witnesses first snowfall after long dry spell

Doda, Jan. 23 -- After a prolonged dry spell of nearly three months, snowfall finally began in both the plains and upper reaches of Doda's Bhalesa and its adjoining areas from Friday midnight. As the... Read More


200-metre Greenway project stretch opens along Barapullah drain

New Delhi, Jan. 23 -- A stretch of the long-polluted Barapullah drain in south Delhi is set to transform into a green public corridor, with public works department minister Parvesh Verma on Thursday i... Read More