Category: travel
India rises to 39th in WEF index for travel, tourism development
India has climbed to the 39th position in the World Economic Forum’s latest “Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024” as travel improves post-pandemic. The United States (US) led the rankings and India was the top performer in South Asia and among lower-middle-income countries, an annual report said on Tuesday. India was ranked 54th in 2021,…
Read MoreIndia records bumper economic growth as election draws to a close
India’s economy grew more than 8% in the fiscal year that ended in March, according to data released Friday, boosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi just hours before the country wraps up a mammoth, weeks-long national election. Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2%, cementing India’s status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to the statistics…
Read MoreIndia records bumper economic growth as election draws to a close
India’s economy grew more than 8% in the fiscal year that ended in March, according to data released Friday, boosting Prime Minister Narendra Modi just hours before the country wraps up a mammoth, weeks-long national election. Gross domestic product (GDP) rose 8.2%, cementing India’s status as the world’s fastest-growing major economy, according to the statistics…
Read MoreIndia to discuss new research station in Antarctica at Kerala climate
India will discuss a new research station it wants to build in Antarctica at the 46th Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting (ATCM) being held in Kochi between May 20 and 30. More than 350 researchers and officials from nearly 40 countries are expected to attend the meeting. But overall, the most important meeting agenda is climate…
Read MoreIndia-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 MoreIndia rank to 39 in WEF Travel & Tourism Development Index 2024
India has been ranked 36th out of 119 countries in the recently released World Economic Forum (WEF) Tourism Development Index 2024. The United States of America was ranked 1st while India was ranked highest in South Asia. Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 The Travel and Tourism Development Index is a biennial report published…
Read MoreIndia, Russia to sign pact for visa-free tourism this year
Russia and India are set to boost their tourism ties as they prepare to launch visa-free group tourism exchanges. The first round of consultations between the two nations is scheduled for June with the goal of finalizing a bilateral agreement by the end of the year. Nikita Kondratyev, Director of the Multilateral Economic Cooperation and…
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 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…
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