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India-France negotiations on navy Rafales to begin this week.
The deal for the twin-engine carrier-based fighters, built for sustained combat operations at sea, is estimated to be worth around ₹50,000 crore. India will begin trade talks with France this week to buy 26 Rafale Marine aircraft for the country’s first indigenous aircraft carrier INS Vikrant, officials with knowledge of the matter said on Tuesday.…
Read MoreInternational Tourism Rebound to 97% of pre-pandemic in Q1 2024
International tourism increased significantly in the first quarter of 2024, reaching 97% of pre-pandemic levels, with more than 285 million travelers making international trips between January and March 2024. This marked a 20% increase compared to the same period in 2023, indicating an almost complete recovery from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. UN tourism…
Read MoreUttarakhand government imposes ban on mobile phones near Char Dham Temples
Amid the ongoing Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand, the government has imposed a ban on the use of mobile phones within 50 meters of the Kedarnath temple. The decision aims to ensure a hassle-free darshan experience for devotees. Strict enforcement and penalties Uttarakhand Chief Secretary Radha Raturi announced that strict action would be taken against…
Read MoreThailand extends visa waiver plan for Indian, Taiwanese tourists for 6 months
The Thai cabinet has approved a plan to extend the visa-free program for tourists from India and Taiwan for another six months. The Southeast Asian country aims to increase foreign inflows to boost its stagnant economy. Tourists from India and Taiwan will be able to enter Thailand visa-free until November 11 after the existing exemption…
Read MoreUttarakhand Tourism launches India’s first Astro Tourism campaign
The Uttarakhand Tourism Development Board has partnered with Starscapes, a leading astrotourism company, to introduce Nakshatra Sabha, a new initiative to provide people with a comprehensive astrotourism experience. The campaign will feature a variety of activities, including stargazing, special solar viewing, astrophotography contests, camping under the stars and more. The initiative aims to bring together…
Read MoreIndians can now apply for Schengen visa with longer validity
The European Union (EU) has adopted a new visa system called the “Cascade” regime specifically for Indian nationals. Long-term multiple-entry Schengen visas valid for two years can now be issued to Indian citizens. This is a significant improvement over the potentially shorter visas previously offered. To be eligible for a two-year visa, applicants must have…
Read MoreAntarctica’s active volcano Mount Erebus emits $6,000 gold per day
In a recent discovery, scientists have discovered that Antarctica’s tallest active volcano emits gold particles along with volcanic gases. Mount Erebus, which is still volcanically active, was found to be spewing gold with emissions. In fact, in 1991, American geologists were the first to make this discovery. The new finding remains consistent with observations of…
Read MoreIran announces 15-day visa-free policy for Indian tourists
Image Credits (Canva) Iran on Tuesday announced a visa-free program for Indians entering the country by air for tourism for a maximum period of 15 days. Visa-free entry was introduced for Indian citizens from February 4 subject to fulfillment of four conditions, the Iranian embassy said. In December, Iran approved a new visa-free program for…
Read MoreHimachal Pradesh experiences moderate to heavy snowfall
The Himachal Pradesh capital and Manali witnessed light snowfall on Wednesday, even as higher elevations of the state received moderate to heavy snowfall. The weatherman said the tourist destinations of Shimla, Manali and Dalhousie are expected to receive moderate to heavy snowfall till Thursday. According to the meteorological office here, the high hills of Lahaul…
Read MoreCentre declares Gujarat’s Surat Airport as International Airport
Gujarat’s Surat airport has been officially upgraded to international status, according to the central government on Wednesday. The move, initially approved by the Union Cabinet on December 15, represents a monumental step to improve the economic and aviation position of the region, the official said. The decision taken under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra…
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