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A Week Of Art Opens With Flower Moon In Nagaland
Nagaland Art Space has launched Flower Moon: May Special, a week-long exhibition exploring fertility, motherhood, renewal and new beginnings through contemporary art, performance, textiles, poetry, and dance in Dimapur
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Inside The Ultimate North Pole Cruise On PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot: How To Plan Your Journey
Explore the North Pole aboard the world’s only luxury icebreaker PONANT’s Le Commandant Charcot with this detailed guide
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Planning Your Next Trip To Thailand? Health Insurance May Soon Be Mandatory
Thailand is reviewing a new policy to ensure tourists have health coverage during their stay
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Nepal Raises Territorial Objection Over Lipulekh Yatra Route; India Pushes Back
Nepal has objected to the proposed Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route via the Lipulekh Pass, saying the area falls within its territory under the 1816 Sugauli Treaty. India has rejected claim, calling Lipulekh an established pilgrimage route since 1954
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No Automatic Bar On Passport Renewal Due To Pending Cases: Bombay HC
The Bombay High Court has ruled that a pending criminal case cannot, by itself, be a ground to deny passport renewal, stating that such restrictions must be based on specific legal reasons and not routine procedural requirements like NOCs
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Do You Know That Getting To Sikkim May Soon Be Easier Than Ever? Here’s How
From highways to railways, Sikkim’s connectivity push aims to cut travel time, boost tourism, and strengthen local livelihoods
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Bhitarkanika National Park Shut For 3 Months As Crocodile Nesting Season Begins
Bhitarkanika National Park in Odisha is closed from May 1 to July 31, 2026, for crocodile breeding. Here’s why the shutdown matters, what makes its crocodiles unique, and when the park will reopen
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Ladakh Plans High-Altitude ‘Valley Of Flowers’ Project To Boost Tourism
Ladakh is developing Choglamsar and Wari La in Leh as a “Valley of Flowers” to boost tourism and add colour to its cold desert landscape. The project focuses on planting hardy, high-altitude species and is expected to be completed by June 2026
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India’s First Commercial Seaplane Service Is Ready For Takeoff In Lakshadweep
With regulatory approval secured, India’s first commercial seaplane operator plans to connect Lakshadweep’s islands with the mainland
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Noida International Airport To Begin Commercial Flights On June 15
Noida International Airport in Jewar is set to begin commercial operations on 15 June 2026, marking the launch of Delhi NCR’s second international aviation hub. IndiGo will operate the first flight as the airport opens in its initial phase
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Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 Opens: Dates, Routes, Costs And How To Apply
Planning the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026? Here’s a quick guide to dates, routes via Lipulekh and Nathu La, and expenses
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Did You Know Walls Made Of Coral Can Reveal The Age Of Colonial Buildings?
Coral used in Polynesian buildings is helping archaeologists track colonial-era construction with surprising accuracy and detail
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South Korea Visa Update: Group Visa Fee Waiver For Indians Extended Till 2027
Indian tourists travelling in groups can now benefit from South Korea’s visa fee waiver until June 2027
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Odisha’s Satkosia Reserve Is Getting Six New Ecotourism Hubs
Satkosia Tiger Reserve in Odisha is set for a sustainable tourism makeover with six new ecotourism hubs across the landscape
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Ganga Expressway Opens: Find Out Route, Toll, Speed Limit, And Key Details
The 594 km Ganga Expressway linking Meerut and Prayagraj is now open. Here’s a detailed guide to its route, the districts it covers, toll charges, speed limits, costs, travel time, and economic impact
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Sacred Buddha Relics Arrive In Ladakh; Public Viewing Begins On Buddha Purnima
The Piprahwa relics will be exhibited across Ladakh from May 1 to 15, drawing devotees and travellers
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Hilton Expands Luxury Portfolio With Eight New Brand Debuts Across Asia Pacific
Hilton’s latest Asia Pacific expansion includes eight new luxury brand entries and a growing pipeline of high-end hotels across key markets
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Indian Aviation Sector Warns Of Mounting Crisis As Soaring Jet Fuel Prices Push Sector Under Severe Strain
India's major airlines have warned that rising aviation turbine fuel prices are placing the sector under severe financial pressure, with carriers flagging concerns over rising costs, weaker margins and potential risks to continued operations
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Chhattisgarh Emerges As A Growing Tourism Destination Rooted In Culture And Nature
Chhattisgarh is steadily emerging as a tourism destination shaped by tribal culture, forest landscapes and eco-tourism, with growing global attention through the Buddhist circuit, and a strong push towards sustainable, investment-led development
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Rituals In Stone And Earth: Virli Khandar Dig Sheds Light On 2,500-Year-Old Funerary Practices
An excavation at Virli Khandar in Maharashtra is uncovering a 2,500-year-old Iron Age burial site, revealing stone-circle graves, menhirs, and unusual pottery arrangements that point to complex funerary practices in ancient Vidarbha
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Helsinki Opens One Of The World’s Longest Car-Free Bridges Connecting Islands
The new bridge connects Helsinki’s islands and city centre, offering a scenic, traffic-free travel experience
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Redefining Luxury At Sea: What 2026 Cruise Trends Reveal
Luxury cruising in 2026 is evolving toward more personal, experience-led journeys, with slower itineraries and a deeper focus on sustainability—driven by climate change and fuel challenges—as cruise lines rethink how voyages are designed
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Maldives Tightens Drug Laws, India Issues Fresh Travel Warning For Tourists
Indian tourists heading to the Maldives are being advised to stay cautious after tougher anti-drug laws came into force in 2026
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New Acclimatisation Centres Coming Up To Support Kailash Mansarovar Pilgrims In East Sikkim
If you are planning to do the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra, here is some news. New acclimatisation centres are coming up in East Sikkim at 18th Mile and Hangu Lake to help pilgrims adjust to high altitude conditions before the journey ahead
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Strong 6.2 Earthquake Jolts Northern Japan, Heightens Aftershock Concerns
Northern Japan was shaken by a strong earthquake, prompting alerts for further seismic activity
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India Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel To Iran Despite Flight Resumption
The Indian Embassy in Tehran has advised citizens to avoid Iran and asked those in the country to leave via designated land routes
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Amnesty International Issues World Cup Travel Warning Over US Rights Concerns
Amnesty International and civil rights groups have issued a World Cup travel advisory warning international fans of detention risks, surveillance and immigration enforcement concerns in the US, amid broader political tensions
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Swiss Flight Aborts Takeoff At Delhi After Engine Fire, 6 Injured In Emergency Evacuation
A Zurich-bound SWISS Airbus A330 aborted takeoff at Delhi airport after an engine fire during the takeoff roll. All 232 passengers were evacuated; six were injured. Authorities have launched an investigation into the incident