India eyes boosting cruise tourism with ASEAN nations: Sarbananda Sonowal

India is promoting cruise tourism with ASEAN member nations, Union Ports Shipping and Waterways Minister, Sarbananda Sonowal said Monday. Speaking at the first ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue, the minister said India is committed to work closely with...

India, ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean

India will work with ASEAN to develop cruise tourism circuits in the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean, Union minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Monday. Sonowal inaugurated first ever ASEAN-India Cruise Dialogue here on Monday, according to a...

Delhi: Retail liquor stores licences renewed, most bars & eateries seek renewal

All 713 government-run liquor stores across Delhi have successfully renewed their retail licenses by the evening of June 30, ensuring uninterrupted alcohol sales from July 1, officials from the excise department and the four government...

Mumbai Metropolitan Region: From transit zone to drug-manufacturing hub

MUMBAI: Ever since the early sixties, Mumbai, with its easily available air, water and land transport, has served as a key transit point for narcotics smugglers. With the advent of synthetic drugs, this has gone a step further, with urban...

Travel Meet Asia 2025 wraps up

SINGAPORE, 1 July 2025: The 2025 edition of Travel Meet Asia (TMA), held from 25–26 June at Swissôtel Jakarta PIK Avenue, successfully concluded, marking two days of high-value business, dynamic networking and forward-looking discussions....

Mumbai News: Mosques Turn To Low-Volume Tech And Mobile Apps For Azaan Amid Noise Rule Enforcement

With mosques adopting new ways to summon the faithful for prayers after the enforcement of noise levels on loudspeakers, the sound of the azaan, or call to prayers, in Mumbai has become fainter. Yusuf Ansari, who has an office in Govandi, said he...

Delhi Metro: DMRC issues fresh advisory for passengers, warns against doing THIS in trains

The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation on Monday appealed to commuters to refrain from making social media reels inside metro premises, warning that such activities not only violate rules but also pose safety risks and inconvenience to fellow...

India News | Heavy Rains Cripple Himachal, Disrupts Daily Life

Shimla (Himachal Pradesh) [India], July 1 (ANI): Heavy rains continued to wreak havoc across Himachal Pradesh, with massive disruptions to daily life. Public infrastructure was also affected by the rains. According to the Himachal Pradesh State...

India vs England Tests: Why Jasprit Bumrah's workload is a a hefty challenge for Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir

​Perspectives on cricket vary, more so in a country like India where opinion on this sport can evoke extreme reactions on many levels. One of those topics that gets brushed under the carpet amongst the public is about Jasprit Bumrah's bowling...

India's First Bilingual AI Travel Influencer Shares A Monsoon Itinerary For Coorg

Last Updated:June 30, 2025, 16:33 IST With its misty mountains and coffee plantations, Coorg comes alive in the monsoon. AI travel influencer Radhika Subramaniam shares all you must do in the hill town during rains. To experience the best of...

Weather Update: Heavy Rainfall Likely Across India; IMD Warns of Showers and Thunderstorms in Delhi, UP, MP, Bihar, Odisha - Check Full Forecast here

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast a fresh spell of heavy rainfall across East, Central, and North India due to the formation of a low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. The system, now lying over coastal Gangetic West...

7 Smart Tips for Choosing the Perfect Hotel for Your Vacation

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - During a holiday, selecting a hotel or accommodation is one of the expenses that can consume a significant portion of your budget. Therefore, choosing a hotel that suits your needs without breaking the bank is crucial. A hotel...

8 Eco-Tourism Spots in India You Shouldn’t Miss

Two Delhi-NCR pizzerias crack World's Top 100. They are...

Two Delhi-based pizzerias have made it to the list of the world’s 100 best, putting the capital firmly on the global pizza map. Da Susy in Gurugram and Leo’s Pizzeria in Delhi earned spots on the prestigious Best Pizza Awards list during a grand...

India likely to raise Pahalgam terror attack at BRICS summit to be attended by PM Modi: Report

India is likely to bring up the Pahalgam terror attack at the upcoming BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, which Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend, according to a News 18 report, citing sources in the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). New...

Indian travel demand to prop up Thai aviation

PUBLISHED : 1 Jul 2025 at 05:41 India's rapid economic growth will help support Southeast Asia's aviation industry, including the Thai aviation sector, according to Indian carrier IndiGo, which plans to introduce its new business class seats to...

Egypt Is Vital Strategic Partner For India, Their Relationship Will Only Grow Stronger: ORF

(MENAFN- Daily News Egypt) New Delhi – In an increasingly interconnected world, India's strategic engagement with the African continent continues to evolve, forming a key pillar of its foreign policy. Against this backdrop, Dr. Samir Bhattacharya,...

Charred body of man found in Delhi; probe points to friends, neighbour

A day after the partially charred body of a 20-year-old man was found near the Narela-Bawana flyover in outer-north Delhi, police said the deceased was last seen leaving with his neighbour and two friends for a birthday party on Saturday night....

ASEAN–India Cruise Dialogue 2025 signals strengthened cruise cooperation

Sarbananda Sonowal , Union Shipping Minister flanked by T K Ramachandran (left), Secretary, Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways and Sunil Paliwal (right), Chairperson, Chennai Port Authority at a press conference in Chennai | Photo Credit:...

MSRTC offers 15 per cent discount on advance bookings for Pune-Mumbai e-Shivneri buses

Beginning July 1, the Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) will offer a 15% discount on ticket fares to passengers making advance bookings on long- and medium- distance routes beyond 150 kilometres. The scheme will be applicable to...