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From snowflakes to smiles: Snow spell turns Kashmir into tourist magnet

Srinagar, Jan. 1 -- With Kashmir turning into a winter wonderland and calender changing to New Year, tourists are flocking to the Valley to soak in its snowy charm. This pour in of tourists has brough... Read More


Schools play crucial role in shaping students' future: HP Vice-Chairman of Tourism Development Board

Nagrota (Kangra), Jan. 1 -- Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation (HPTDC) Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Tourism Development Board (Cabinet Rank), R.S. Bali said that school platforms pl... Read More


Deputy Minister welcomes first foreign tourists of 2026 in Batam

Batam, Jan. 1 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ni Luh Puspa on Thursday welcomed the first foreign tourists of 2026 at the Golden Coast Bengkong Ferry Terminal in Batam, Riau Islands. The welcoming cere... Read More


PM Modi to inaugurate grand international exposition of sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha on Jan 3

New Delhi, Jan. 1 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics related to Bhagwan Buddha, titled "The Light & the Lotus: Relics of the A... Read More


Localities welcome first foreign arrivals of 2026

Hanoi, Jan. 1 -- The northeastern mountainous province of Lang Son and Hoi An ward in the central city of Da Nang have marked a positive start to their tourism activities in 2026 by welcoming the firs... Read More


Several dozen believed dead in Swiss bar explosion, 'not a terrorist attack': What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving several dozens dead. While dozens of people are presumed dead, around ... Read More


Swiss bar explosion during New Year celebrations, 100 were inside: What we know so far

India, Jan. 1 -- The New Year's celebrations at a Swiss Alps bar turned tragic on Thursday after fire ravaged through it, leaving many dead. The blaze left at least 10 people dead, Sky News reported, ... Read More


CSMT pulls off Mumbai's iconic New Year's tradition

Mumbai, Jan. 1 -- As the clock struck twelve at Mumbai's historic railway terminus, Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT), the trains conducted their annual traditions of blaring horns in a sync... Read More


Cuncolim project revival draws fresh opposition

MARGAO, Jan. 1 -- The revival of a proposed Housing Board colony at Charam Moddi In Panzorconi has triggered fresh opposition in Cuncolim, with villagers mobilising once again and pointing to unresolv... Read More


From subway to scripture: How Zohran Mamdani rewrote New York City's Mayoral oath on Quran

New York/IBNS, Jan. 1 -- New York City entered 2026 with a mayoral moment unlike any in its long political history. Zohran Mamdani, the city's newly elected mayor, broke with centuries of civic tradi... Read More