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Lucknow, April 3 Investment proposals worth around Rs 3,000 crore were received during the International Buddhist Conclave-2026, which was held in Kushinagar, officials said.The three-day event, organized at the Mahaparinirvana site of Gautama Buddha from March 31 to April 2, aimed to promote...

Kathmandu, April 3 – The mountaineering community in Nepal has expressed serious concerns over a $20 million insurance scam, even as police dismissed media reports on Friday alleging that some foreign tourists were deliberately given poisonous food to facilitate fraudulent rescue operations.As...

India and Azerbaijan comprehensively reviewed the current state of their bilateral relations today, covering areas of mutual interest in Baku. They discussed trade, technology, tourism, pharmaceuticals, culture, and people-to-people relations, as well as the fight against cross-border terrorism...

Srinagar, April 3 – Imam Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, the chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, said on Friday that after the revocation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir has changed so much that it has become a model for the rest of the country.Speaking to the media here, Ilyasi added that the...

April 03, New Delhi — Asia’s largest Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden in Srinagar has recorded over 1.77 lakh visitors in the first 16 days since it opened to the public.Authorities believe that with the tulips nearing full bloom, the garden is expected to see a significant increase in...

Srinagar, April 3 The Chief Imam of the All India Imam Organisation, Umer Ahmed Ilyasi, said on Friday that Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir (PoK) would "soon" be reintegrated with India."I want to say one thing to our neighboring country from standing here in Kashmir that PoK, which is an integral...

Colombo/Washington, April 3 Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have launched a new five-year partnership aimed at supporting the island nation's economic recovery and boosting private investment, according to a joint announcement.A new five-year Country Partnership Framework (CPF) has been...

Lucknow, April 2 Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath met Singapore High Commissioner to India Simon Wong on Thursday during a courtesy call here, with both sides agreeing to enhance cooperation in investment, skill development, infrastructure, and cultural sectors.According to a press...

Puducherry, April 2 Congress leader Mukul Wasnik expressed concern on Thursday over Prime Minister Narendra Modi not taking any steps to transform the union territory into "BEST Puducherry."Speaking to reporters at the PCC office here, he said the Prime Minister, during a rally leading up to...

Dehradun, April 2 More than 9.5 lakh commercial LPG cylinders are likely to be used during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra, prompting the state government to seek additional supplies from the Centre, officials said on Thursday.Following directives from Chief Secretary Anand Vardhan, the...

Kozhikode (Kerala), April 2 Kerala's ruling LDF unveiled its election manifesto on Thursday, promising to eliminate absolute poverty, increase welfare pensions to Rs 3,000, and boost jobs and investment.The CPI(M)-led alliance also pledged to increase women's workforce participation, expand...

Ahmedabad, April 2 FitsAir, a private airline from Sri Lanka, will launch direct flights between Ahmedabad and Colombo starting May 15, offering a three-times-a-week service that is expected to significantly reduce travel time and boost tourist flow from Gujarat to the island nation.The...

The Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board has announced the first-ever Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Half Marathon 2026, inviting participants to combine faith with fitness in a unique spiritual sporting event. An Akashvani Jammu correspondent reports that the marathon, scheduled for May 10, 2026, will...

Secretary (South) of the Ministry of External Affairs, Dr. Neena Malhotra, met with the Governor of Constantine, Abdelkhalek Sayouda, in Algeria today. Constantine is home to several pharmaceutical companies. The Ministry of External Affairs stated that they discussed potential collaborations in...

Jaipur, March 31 Jungle safaris in Rajasthan will become more expensive for tourists starting April 1, as the forest department has increased entry fees by 10% across all national parks, tiger reserves, and wildlife sanctuaries, officials said.The revised rates, which will be in effect for two...

New Delhi, March 31 The International Film Festival of Delhi (IFFD) concluded on Tuesday with the screening of 'Shatak: Sangh ke 100 Varsh,' a film about the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, and a short film on Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai.The screenings took place at Bharat Mandapam, according to a...

Lucknow/Kushinagar (UP), March 31 Uttar Pradesh's Tourism and Culture Minister Jaiveer Singh said on Tuesday that while several parts of the world face conflict and uncertainty, Lord Buddha's teachings remind humanity of the path of peace, compassion, and dialogue."By hosting the international...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 31 Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has transformed over the years – a popular tourist destination, often featured in selfies and social media.The main attraction here is the vast, all-white marble dumping yard, Asia's...

Kishangarh (Rajasthan), March 31 Once known for its marble industry and Bani Thani paintings, Kishangarh has become a popular tourist destination over the years, featuring prominently in selfies and social media posts.The main attraction is the large, all-white marble dumping yard, which is...

Bhopal, March 30 – Chief Minister Mohan Yadav will attend the ‘Madhya Pradesh-Uttar Pradesh Cooperation Conference’ in Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, on Tuesday.The conference, aimed at strengthening partnerships in trade, investment, and skills between the two neighboring states, will also witness...