India has one of the world's longest coastlines. So it's not surprising that India's stunning beaches are a huge draw for tourists and locals alike.
'Why can't a country that builds and manages airports of acknowledged excellence at home and abroad produce passports of durable quality for its citizens?' asks Sunil Sethi.
The new flights come against the backdrop of the Indian government's move to boost air connectivity with Central Asia and tap the interest of Russian investors in India.
Modi said at a time when people are about to vote for the future of the state, "I want to offer you gratitude for your blessings and affections."
Tourism Minister Ajgaonkar also said that Goa does not want tourists who sell narcotics in the state.
Over 56 per cent turnout was recorded on Monday in 54 assembly seats, including in Varanasi, in the seventh and last phase of Uttar Pradesh polls, marking the end of the voting process spread over two months in the crucial state.
The Goa Congress has demanded Sri Ram Sene chief Pramod Muthalik be detained under the National Security Act, claiming him as a "threat to national security".
The palace, currently run by JLR, will be offered to bidders on a long-term management contract.
Marriott International is looking to make deeper inroads into leisure destinations as it seeks to make the most of domestic travellers' pent-up demand, said the company's top official. The world's largest hotel operator will add seven new properties in India in 2021, five of which will be in leisure locations - two in Goa, and one each in Mahabaleshwar, Thiruvananthapuram, and Dehradun.
Kidnapping, revenge, wars, zombies, manhunts -- things get pretty intense on OTT this week. Sukanya Verma offers everything you can watch.
Intending to showcase the rich heritage, the train will start its journey from Bangalore and pass through Mysore, Hassan, Hospet, Gadag, Londa and finally culminate in Goa. It will be equipped with five star facilities including spa, restaurant, bar.
'We have not decided yet if we will be joining hands with the BJP and, if so, what kind of ministries will be distributed among the rebel MLAs'
India charges $100 as visa fee while other countries like Sri Lanka and Maldives charge only $25.
Malik believes he can solve the problems of farmers and is sending signals to the government to give him a chance.
On the itinerary: Luxury camping, tribal homestays, heritage cities.
'The home minister of India has given his assurance to the MP of Lakshadweep.'
Lohani's job was to turn around the MP Tourism Development Corporation.
Besides Aryan Khan, the arrested accused are identified as Munmun Dhamecha, Arbaaz Merchant, Ismeet Singh, Mohak Jaswal, Gomit Chopra, Nupur Sarika, and Vikrant Chhokar.
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Russia, Ukraine, Brazil, UAE, Jordan, Kenya, Fiji, Finland, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Mauritius, Mexico, Norway, Oman and Philippines are among the countries which have got the e-visa facility in the first phase.
After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.
Close to 200 webcams are likely to be installed across the country
The curtain came down on rumbustious electioneering over the last two months when assembly polls were also held in four other states - Goa, Uttarakhand, Punjab and Manipur.
A look at the top tweets from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
While Mumbai (including Navi Mumbai) registered the highest average rate (Rs 7,105), Goa had the highest revenue per available room at Rs 4,778.
India will be up against UAE, Saudi Arabia and Iran in the group stages of AFC U-16 Championship as the draw for the event, which will act as a dress rehearsal for next year's FIFA U-17 World Cup, was held amid much fanfare in Panaji, Goa on Thursday. The tournament begins on September 15 and matches will be held at Fatorda and Bambolim Stadium in Goa. The final is slated to be played on October 2. The top two teams from each groups will qualify for the quarter-finals. In case India, who are in Group A, advance to the semi-finals, the winner of play-off 3 will also qualify for FIFA U-17 World Cup. Conducted by Shin Mangil, Director of Competitions, Asian Football Confederation, the ceremony was attended by Goa Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar, Secretary of All India Football Federation Kushal Das and U-17 World Cup Tournament Director Javier Ceppi among others. The 16 participating teams were divided into four groups.
The present legislative framework on betting and gambling in India is sketchy, at best.
Holidayers, including those who would head overseas between April and June, are set to escape to the hills, beaches, and resorts in the country. This is to fend off the heat and beat the pandemic blues, indicates the initial bookings and online search trends.
Indian tours have seen an upswing partly because Nepal packages have been cancelled after the recent earthquake
While airlines are seeing improved demand and industry-wide seat occupancy has increased to over 60%, it is road trips which are generating higher traction. Booking trends show that customers are also choosing homestays or four- star and five-star accommodations, as hygiene and safety is a priority now.
Amid the suspense over the fate of the B S Yeddyurappa government in Karnataka following the revolt by a section of the Bharatiya Janata Party Members of Legislative Assembly, both the ruling party and opposition Janata Dal - Secular on Saturday continued their political machinations to maintain control over the rebels, who are currently holed up in a Goa hotel. Tourism Minister and mining magnate G Janardhana Reddy.
Janata Dal-Secular leader and former Karnataka chief minister H D Kumaraswamy expressed confidence on Friday that the Bharatiya Janata Party rebels will align with him and vote against the state governmment during the crucial floor test on October 11.
Indians now want to travel abroad to celebrate Diwali: Survey
Operators of these beach-side palm-thatched eateries are baffled by the fresh guidelines issued by state tourism department warning them against racial discrimination.
Goa's former tourism minister Fransisco Mickey Pacheco, was granted bail after he was arrested on Friday in a forgery case filed by his estranged wife, but will have to spend at least two more nights in judicial custody, pending verdict on his bail petition in Nadia Torrado death case on Monday.
bureaucrat-turned-politician Alphons Kannanthanam said that beef would continue to be consumed in Kerala.
Budget air-carrier AirAsia has began its three day travel fair, offering 20 per cent discounts on flights across the airline's network.
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