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Ladakh Tourism Takes A Hit Amid Violent Protests In Leh
Ladakh's tourism sector, already reeling from setbacks earlier this season, has been dealt another blow with the curfew in Leh following last week's violence.
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India Records 56 Lakh Foreign Tourist Arrivals Till August In 2025
India recorded approximately 56 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) till August this year, along with 303.59 crore domestic tourist visits, according to official data released on Friday.
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Nepal's Deadly Protests Hammer Tourism Sector As Arrivals Fall 30%
Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails.
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Will Flights And Hotels Get Cheaper Now? How Revised GST Rates Impact Travel
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a significant overhaul of tax rates on hotel stays and air travel during its 56th meeting on September 3, 2025
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India's River Cruise Tourism Rises, 51 New Circuits Planned By 2027
India's river cruise tourism sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust policy support, enhanced infrastructure, and increasing interest from global operators.
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Goa Chief Minister Launches 1st Private Solar-Electric Boat In Mandovi River
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has launched the first privately owned solar-electric passenger cruise boat in Mandovi river.
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Centre's Major Push To Revive J&K Tourism After Pahalgam Terror Attack
In a major push to revive tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, a two-day conference of top tourism officials from across the country has begun in Srinagar.
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"Hard To Believe...": Video Shows Empty Street In Ladakh During Peak Tourism Season
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourism sector in J&K has taken a hit, leaving hotels and houseboats empty. Its repercussions are also felt in the neighbouring places in the region, especially in the adjoining UT of Ladakh.
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Pak Targeted J&K Tourism, Wanted To Trigger Riots In India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a direct attack on Pakistan today over the neighbouring country's open support to terrorists.
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1 Month After Pahalgam Attack, Tourism In Kashmir Starts Journey To Normalcy
The tourism sector in Kashmir has started the long journey to normalcy as tourists, though in smaller numbers, are returning to the valley after the Pahalgam terror attack dealt a big blow to the industry.
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Anupam Mittal Books Srinagar Flight Weeks After Pahalgam Terror Attack: "Not For Bravado, But To...":
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a hit, leaving hotels and houseboats empty. Amid this, Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com, has taken a stand.
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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New Zealand Eases Visa Rules To Allow Visitors To Work Remotely
New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday.
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Opinion | India Should Regulate Its Adventure Tourism Sector Before It's Too Late
In October 2024, two foreign nationals had reportedly died in paragliding-related incidents in Kangra district. At least seven paragliders, including foreigners, have been killed in the last 18 months in Himachal Pradesh alone.
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UNESCO Declares West Bengal As Top Heritage Tourism Spot: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said UNESCO has declared the state as a top destination for heritage tourism, asserting that the sector generated employment for lakhs of youths.
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Ladakh Tourism Takes A Hit Amid Violent Protests In Leh
Ladakh's tourism sector, already reeling from setbacks earlier this season, has been dealt another blow with the curfew in Leh following last week's violence.
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India Records 56 Lakh Foreign Tourist Arrivals Till August In 2025
India recorded approximately 56 lakh foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) till August this year, along with 303.59 crore domestic tourist visits, according to official data released on Friday.
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Nepal's Deadly Protests Hammer Tourism Sector As Arrivals Fall 30%
Nepal's deadliest protests in decades erupted just as the country entered its peak tourist season, dealing a blow to businesses that had been preparing to welcome trekkers from around the globe to experience its world-famous trails.
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Will Flights And Hotels Get Cheaper Now? How Revised GST Rates Impact Travel
The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Council approved a significant overhaul of tax rates on hotel stays and air travel during its 56th meeting on September 3, 2025
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India's River Cruise Tourism Rises, 51 New Circuits Planned By 2027
India's river cruise tourism sector is experiencing rapid growth, driven by robust policy support, enhanced infrastructure, and increasing interest from global operators.
-
Goa Chief Minister Launches 1st Private Solar-Electric Boat In Mandovi River
Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has launched the first privately owned solar-electric passenger cruise boat in Mandovi river.
-
Centre's Major Push To Revive J&K Tourism After Pahalgam Terror Attack
In a major push to revive tourism in Jammu and Kashmir, a two-day conference of top tourism officials from across the country has begun in Srinagar.
-
"Hard To Believe...": Video Shows Empty Street In Ladakh During Peak Tourism Season
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourism sector in J&K has taken a hit, leaving hotels and houseboats empty. Its repercussions are also felt in the neighbouring places in the region, especially in the adjoining UT of Ladakh.
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Pak Targeted J&K Tourism, Wanted To Trigger Riots In India: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a direct attack on Pakistan today over the neighbouring country's open support to terrorists.
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1 Month After Pahalgam Attack, Tourism In Kashmir Starts Journey To Normalcy
The tourism sector in Kashmir has started the long journey to normalcy as tourists, though in smaller numbers, are returning to the valley after the Pahalgam terror attack dealt a big blow to the industry.
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Anupam Mittal Books Srinagar Flight Weeks After Pahalgam Terror Attack: "Not For Bravado, But To...":
In the aftermath of the Pahalgam terror attack, the tourism sector in Jammu and Kashmir has taken a hit, leaving hotels and houseboats empty. Amid this, Anupam Mittal, the founder of Shaadi.com, has taken a stand.
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Indian Government Expands Aadhaar Authentication Service to Public and Private Entities
The Indian government expanded the Aadhaar authentication service to both public and private entities across multiple sectors on Friday. The expansion was part of a recent amendment introduced by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The ministry said the ease of restriction in accessing the authentication service will boo...
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New Zealand Eases Visa Rules To Allow Visitors To Work Remotely
New Zealand will introduce looser visa rules to allow holiday makers to work remotely while visiting the country, to boost its tourism sector and economy, it said on Monday.
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Opinion | India Should Regulate Its Adventure Tourism Sector Before It's Too Late
In October 2024, two foreign nationals had reportedly died in paragliding-related incidents in Kangra district. At least seven paragliders, including foreigners, have been killed in the last 18 months in Himachal Pradesh alone.
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UNESCO Declares West Bengal As Top Heritage Tourism Spot: Mamata Banerjee
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday said UNESCO has declared the state as a top destination for heritage tourism, asserting that the sector generated employment for lakhs of youths.
