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India Courts UK Stakeholders at London Meet to Boost Maritime Investment and Global Alliances
To enhance India’s status as a global maritime hub, the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways held the India Maritime Investment Meet in London on July 8. Anchored by Secretary T.K. Ramachandran and backed by Prime Minister Modi’s “Maritime...

India News | New Gatekeeper Assumes Charge at TN Level Crossing Where Train Hit a Van Killing 3 Children
Cuddalore, Jul 9 (PTI) A new gatekeeper assumed charge here at the Semmankuppam manned level crossing where a train hit a van killing 3 school-going children on July 8. The new appointee, Anand Raj told reporters he has been working in the...

Mumbai News: BMC Starts Trenching Work For Coastal Road Phase 2
The BMC has commenced the on-ground work of package B of the Coastal Road’s (North) phase II, which connects Versova to Bhayandar. “The road trenching began last week for the section which is overground and does not fall under the coastal...

Mumbai News: BEST Rejects Demand For Feeder Buses To Aarey JVLR Metro Station, Cites Low Ridership
A demand for two dedicated feeder bus routes connecting Goregaon East and Jogeshwari East to the Aarey JVLR Metro Station has been turned down by the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) administration, citing existing connectivity...

Travel Guide: 12 jyotirlinga temples everyone must visit on spiritual trip
A journey to the 12 Jyotirlingas is not just a religious one—it's a journey of inner transformation and union with the divine. Whether you want spiritual development, culture, or peace of mind, these temples for eternal energy, holy...

Delhi High Court Orders Railways To Pay Compensation For Death Of Man Who Fell From Train After Boarding From Wrong Side
The Delhi High Court has ordered the Railway Claims Tribunal to grant compensation to the heirs of a man who passed away after falling from his train. While doing so, Justice Manoj Jain observed that it “really does not matter” that the deceased...

‘India is preparing for…’: US warfare expert on how Op Sindoor changed New Delhi's stance
US warfare expert and Chair of Urban Warfare Studies at the Modern War Institute John Spencer, who visited India to study and understand the motivation and implication of Operation Sindoor, said India was not looking for recognition, and is...

India News | 28 Injured as Pickup Vehicle Carrying Labourers Overturns in MP's Raisen District
Raisen (MP), Jul 9 (PTI) Twenty-eight labourers were injured, five of them seriously, when a pickup vehicle carrying them for sowing paddy crops overturned in Madhya Pradesh's Raisen district on Wednesday, police said. The accident took place...

India News | Bengal Para Teachers to Write Their Financial Demands on Wall of CM's Social Media Page
Kolkata, Jul 9 (PTI) 'Para-teachers Oikyo Manch', a platform of part-time contractual teachers in state-run primary and upper primary schools, on Wednesday announced that they would post their demands for rise in pay scale in the wall of the...

Travel Food Services IPO booked over 2x on day 3 so far; GMP takes a hit
The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services managed to sail through during the third and final day of the bidding process, thanks to the strong institutional push. The issue ended day one with 11 per cent bidding and was subscribed...

Integrated resorts will transform tourism in APAC: ATM
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 256 The growth of integrated resorts in Middle East and Asia Pacific (APAC) is redefining the hospitality industry by blending luxury, entertainment, and culture into immersive destination experiences, as...

Smart Travel, Zero Fare: Delhi to unveil Saheli Card for women & transgender commuters - all you need to know
The Delhi government is preparing to roll out the Saheli Smart Card, a new travel pass featuring the holder’s name and photograph, offering free rides for women and transgender residents of Delhi aged 12 and above on DTC and cluster buses,...

Tougher batting test awaits in-form India against unsettled England in 3rd Test at Lord's
The in-form Indian batters will back themselves to succeed on a potentially challenging surface while the bowling attack, which did not inspire confidence in the first game, will pose a tougher test to an unsettled England with the return of...

Explained: How GST affects luxury hotels and resorts in India
India’s hospitality industry attracts domestic and foreign tourists every year. But high Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates often increase the final bill for guests booking luxury hotels and resorts. Industry experts say understanding how GST...

6 Iconic Dishes To Try In Mumbai
Mumbai earned a major global shout-out, and this time, it's all about food. The city has claimed the 5th spot on TasteAtlas' 2025 list of the 100 Best Food Cities in the World, placing it alongside global culinary powerhouses. With more than...

Meat shops in capital to remain closed on Kanwar route: Delhi Minister
Delhi News Delhi Cabinet Minister Kapil Mishra said that all kinds of legal and illegal meat shops will remain closed during the Kanwar Yatra. No meat shop will be open on the routes where from where Kawar yatris will pass. Meat shops in Delhi to...

10 Scenic Road Trips in India You Must Plan in 2025
Some of the most amazing road trips in the world can be found in India’s vast and diverse landscape. Each route promises a special fusion of adventure, culture, and scenic beauty. Whether you prefer the excitement of mountain passes, the...

Centre to run Spl train from UP, Uttarakhand for tourists to visit Hindu temples in South
The Centre will run special trains for Uttarakhand and Uttar Pradesh tourists willing to visit Hindu religious places in South India. The special tourist train will run for 10 days, from August 29 and September 9, with special 12-day and 11-night...

'Felt Helpless And Humiliated': Indian Tourist Alleges ‘Inhumane’ Treatment In Russia
Last Updated:July 09, 2025, 19:35 IST Amit Tanwar claimed "inhumane" treatment by Russian immigration officials after he and eight others were detained in Moscow despite valid documents. Amit Tanwar, who travelled to Russia on July 8 with 12 other...

Oberoi Hotels & Resorts celebrated among world’s best in Travel + Leisure, USA World’s Best Awards 2025
Hospitality chain Oberoi Hotels & Resorts said on Tuesday that it has once again demonstrated its 'global leadership' in the luxury hospitality space with multiple accolades in the Travel + Leisure, USA World's Best Awards 2025- one of the most...