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Promoting peace through pedals: J&K CM Omar Abdullah cycles in Pahalgam

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah cycled through Pahalgam, emphasizing that terrorism will not deter tourism or development, while praising local residents for their courage and resilience after recent attacks.

Nepal’s delicate dance: Encouraging Indian tourists, controlling the costs

Indian mountaineer dies during Lhotse descent as Himalayan death toll rises to four this season

Fear quake: Viral rumours of imminent Japan disaster shake Hong Kong tourism

Support for Pakistan costs Turkey crores as Indians cancel travel

A diplomatic misstep sparks outrage across India, triggering mass tourist cancelations and a hard-hitting boycott of Turkish travel and trade.

J&K shuts down 50 tourist spots after Pahalgam terror attack

Days after 26 tourists killed in targeted assault, authorities halt access to scenic destinations like Gurez, Verinag, and Dodapathri amid security fears.

Say goodbye to toll booth jams: India launches GPS- based tolling

Aiming to streamline highway travel, the new GPS-based tolling system will calculate charges by tracking distance via satellite, automatically deducting payments without slowing vehicles at toll plazas.

Japan gifts India two Shinkansen trains for trial run before bullet train launch

The E5 and E3 train sets, arriving in early 2026, will help Indian engineers gain hands-on experience with high-speed rail technology before the Mumbai-Ahmedabad corridor becomes operational.

SpiceJet strengthens regional ties with daily Delhi–Kathmandu service

The new international route, operated by the airline’s Boeing 737 aircraft, is poised to significantly enhance connectivity between India, Nepal, the UAE, and Thailand.

Karnataka HC orders suspension of bike taxi services, directs state to frame regulations

Ordering a halt on motorcycle transport services, including Rapido, Uber, and Ola within six weeks, the court ruled operations cannot resume until the government establishes clear regulations and policies.