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Can AI plan a cheaper vacation than a travel agent?
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Planning a holiday has never been easier. A few years ago, most travellers would either visit a travel agency or spend hours researchingdestinations, hotels and transport options online. Read More
Punjab’s anti-drug drive brings over 90,000 into treatment as govt pushes prevention and recovery
Balbir Singh
The Punjab government, under its campaign -Yudh Nashean Virudh, is yielding significant results, with individuals receiving treatment and rehabilitation support. Read More
‘Assaulted with belt, iron rod’: Dalit man beaten to death in UP’s Lalitpur after refusing to massage feet; 3 arrested
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NEW DELHI: A 33-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death by three men in Uttar Pradesh’s Lalitpur district after he refused to massage their feet while they were drinking alcohol together, police s Read More
19, 20, now 22? Pressure mounts on Mamata Banerjee as rebel MP tally climbs; BJP meets dissidents
NEW DELHI: Trouble mounted for Trinamool Congree chief Mamata Banerjee as rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday claimed that two more parliamentarians were set to join the dissident group, which would take its strength in the Lok S Read More
Indian vessel Virat 1 sank off Oman due to engine failure; rescue under way for 14 crew
(Representative image)
India-flagged mechanised sailing vessel (MSV) Virat 1 sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday after suffering a mechanical failure, prompting a major rescue operation involving Omani authorities, the US navy and near Read More
Raghava Lawrence faces severe backlash over his street dogs remark
Actor and filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has once again made news for political reasons, having recently engaged with his fans and the media. Over the past few days, speculation has been rife about his possible entry into active politics. Read More
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: ‘Nothing makes me more determined to succeed than someone telling me something’s impossible’
Jackie Chan has been through a lot of things in his life. Read More
Ameesha Patel shares screenshots comparing ‘Gadar’ and ‘Dhurandhar’
As Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel-starrer ‘Gadar’ celebrates 25 years since its release, the actress has reignited a discussion among movie buffs about box-office footfalls. Read More
Girija Oak on how looks dictate casting in Bollywood
Actress Girija Oak opened up about how ethnicity influences casting decisions in Bollywood, calling it a ‘strange game of perception’. She said it has mostly worked in her favour. Read More
Priest calls ‘Disclosure Day’ cursed
Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has already hit theatres, and fans and netizens alike cannot seem to get enough of the film. Read More
Delhi Beer Sales Jump 10% In May As Popular National Brands Return To Shelves
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Beer sales rose nearly 10 per cent in May this year compared to the same period last year, driven by the return of popular national brands on retail shelves, according to excise department officials. Read More
Delhi Electricity Bills Set To Rise As DERC Approves Higher Fuel Surcharge; Up To 3.3% Hike Likely
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Increased power purchase costs necessitated this adjustment. Read More
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire As SpaceX IPO Sparks Investor Frenzy
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on Friday.
SpaceX shares surged after its Nasdaq stock market debut.
SpaceX achieved $2. Read More
India has capacity to repay 94 per cent of its foreign debt in a single day, says Fadnavis
Mumbai, Jun 12 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday dismissed concerns about an economic slowdown in the country, saying India has the capacity to repay 94 percent of its foreign debt in a single day. Read More
Travel Now, Pay Later? The Risks Of Financing Vacations Through Credit
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Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Many Indians increasingly use credit for travel expenses.
Financing travel extends debt burden long after the trip. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
Atmantan Wellness centre to launch integrated wellness retreat in Hyderabad
Atmantan Wellness Centre, part of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has announced plans to establish a new integrated wellness retreat in Hyderabad through a partnership with Swela Realty LLP. Read More
Antara Cruises launches private Bhitarkanika catamaran itinerary
Antara Cruises has expanded its portfolio with the launch of “The Silent River Escape”, a new private catamaran experience in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika region. Read More
Can AI plan a cheaper vacation than a travel agent?
Photo credit: PTI
Planning a holiday has never been easier. A few years ago, most travellers would either visit a travel agency or spend hours researchingdestinations, hotels and transport options online. Read More
Punjab’s anti-drug drive brings over 90,000 into treatment as govt pushes prevention and recovery
Balbir Singh
The Punjab government, under its campaign -Yudh Nashean Virudh, is yielding significant results, with individuals receiving treatment and rehabilitation support. Read More
‘Assaulted with belt, iron rod’: Dalit man beaten to death in UP’s Lalitpur after refusing to massage feet; 3 arrested
Representative image
NEW DELHI: A 33-year-old Dalit man was allegedly beaten to death by three men in Uttar Pradesh’s Lalitpur district after he refused to massage their feet while they were drinking alcohol together, police s Read More
19, 20, now 22? Pressure mounts on Mamata Banerjee as rebel MP tally climbs; BJP meets dissidents
NEW DELHI: Trouble mounted for Trinamool Congree chief Mamata Banerjee as rebel MP Kakoli Ghosh Dastidar on Sunday claimed that two more parliamentarians were set to join the dissident group, which would take its strength in the Lok S Read More
Indian vessel Virat 1 sank off Oman due to engine failure; rescue under way for 14 crew
(Representative image)
India-flagged mechanised sailing vessel (MSV) Virat 1 sank off the coast of Oman on Sunday after suffering a mechanical failure, prompting a major rescue operation involving Omani authorities, the US navy and near Read More
Raghava Lawrence faces severe backlash over his street dogs remark
Actor and filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has once again made news for political reasons, having recently engaged with his fans and the media. Over the past few days, speculation has been rife about his possible entry into active politics. Read More
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: ‘Nothing makes me more determined to succeed than someone telling me something’s impossible’
Jackie Chan has been through a lot of things in his life. Read More
Ameesha Patel shares screenshots comparing ‘Gadar’ and ‘Dhurandhar’
As Sunny Deol and Ameesha Patel-starrer ‘Gadar’ celebrates 25 years since its release, the actress has reignited a discussion among movie buffs about box-office footfalls. Read More
Girija Oak on how looks dictate casting in Bollywood
Actress Girija Oak opened up about how ethnicity influences casting decisions in Bollywood, calling it a ‘strange game of perception’. She said it has mostly worked in her favour. Read More
Priest calls ‘Disclosure Day’ cursed
Emily Blunt in Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Disclosure Day’ has already hit theatres, and fans and netizens alike cannot seem to get enough of the film. Read More
Delhi Beer Sales Jump 10% In May As Popular National Brands Return To Shelves
New Delhi, Jun 13 (PTI) Beer sales rose nearly 10 per cent in May this year compared to the same period last year, driven by the return of popular national brands on retail shelves, according to excise department officials. Read More
Delhi Electricity Bills Set To Rise As DERC Approves Higher Fuel Surcharge; Up To 3.3% Hike Likely
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Increased power purchase costs necessitated this adjustment. Read More
Elon Musk Becomes World’s First Trillionaire As SpaceX IPO Sparks Investor Frenzy
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Elon Musk became the world’s first trillionaire on Friday.
SpaceX shares surged after its Nasdaq stock market debut.
SpaceX achieved $2. Read More
India has capacity to repay 94 per cent of its foreign debt in a single day, says Fadnavis
Mumbai, Jun 12 (PTI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Friday dismissed concerns about an economic slowdown in the country, saying India has the capacity to repay 94 percent of its foreign debt in a single day. Read More
Travel Now, Pay Later? The Risks Of Financing Vacations Through Credit
Show Quick Read
Key points generated by AI, verified by newsroom
Many Indians increasingly use credit for travel expenses.
Financing travel extends debt burden long after the trip. Read More
Why Indian travellers are returning to festivals instead of destinations?
For decades, outbound travel from India was largely centred around destinations—visiting iconic landmarks, ticking countries off bucket lists and pursuing traditional sightseeing itineraries. Today, that model is rapidly evolving. Read More
Telangana, South Africa to cooperate in skilled workforce, medical tourism
Telangana and South Africa have agreed to cooperate in the fields of education, medical tourism and investments.
Telangana Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, along with Ministers D. Sridhar Babu and C. Read More
Uttarakhand Tourism promotes Tons Valley as emerging adventure tourism hub
Uttarakhand Tourism has announced a strategic initiative to position the Tons Valley as one of India’s emerging adventure tourism destinations, strengthening the state’s portfolio beyond its established pilgrimage and mountain tourism Read More
Atmantan Wellness centre to launch integrated wellness retreat in Hyderabad
Atmantan Wellness Centre, part of Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL), has announced plans to establish a new integrated wellness retreat in Hyderabad through a partnership with Swela Realty LLP. Read More
Antara Cruises launches private Bhitarkanika catamaran itinerary
Antara Cruises has expanded its portfolio with the launch of “The Silent River Escape”, a new private catamaran experience in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika region. Read More
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Immigration attorney says this one visa interview question is catching Indians off guard
A growing number of Indian professionals applying for US work visas are being confronted with a question many do not expect at their visa interviews: “Why can’t an American do this job instead of you? Read More
Can AI plan a cheaper vacation than a travel agent?
Photo credit: PTI
Planning a holiday has never been easier. A few years ago, most travellers would either visit a travel agency or spend hours researchingdestinations, hotels and transport options online. Read More
Raghava Lawrence faces severe backlash over his street dogs remark
Actor and filmmaker Raghava Lawrence has once again made news for political reasons, having recently engaged with his fans and the media. Over the past few days, speculation has been rife about his possible entry into active politics. Read More
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan
Quote of the day by Jackie Chan: ‘Nothing makes me more determined to succeed than someone telling me something’s impossible’
Jackie Chan has been through a lot of things in his life. Read More
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