As temperatures soar, booking queries have surged by double digits -- going up to 125 per cent -- for destinations like Kashmir, Shillong, Gangtok, Munnar, Leh, Rishikesh, Guwahati, Imphal, Kodaikanal and the Andamans.
Overseas travel spending by Indians, including holiday trips, decreased by $212.43 million to $1.09 billion in March compared to February, according to the Reserve Bank of India's latest data.
Airfares to Southeast Asia have surged 25 to 30 per cent, driven by high demand and limited airline seat capacity.
A special court in Mumbai has denied Indrani Mukerjea, an accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, permission to travel to Spain and the United Kingdom, citing concerns about her being a flight risk and the trial nearing its conclusion.
Indrani Mukerjea, accused in the Sheena Bora murder case, has filed a plea in a Mumbai court seeking permission to travel abroad while out on bail. The court has partly heard her arguments, following a Supreme Court directive to decide on her application within four weeks.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has strongly refuted a media report suggesting the government is considering levying a tax, cess, or surcharge on foreign travel, calling the news "totally false".
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Prime Minister Modi has urged citizens to adopt measures like judicious fuel use, postponing gold purchases, and deferring foreign travel to strengthen India's economy in the face of the West Asia conflict's adverse impact.
SpiceJet passengers experienced significant disruptions as flights were cancelled and delayed, leading to chaos at airports and a barrage of complaints on social media.
The first direct Vande Bharat Express service between Jammu and Srinagar has commenced commercial operations, significantly reducing travel time between the two cities and enhancing rail connectivity in the region.
Hardik Pandya likely to miss more Indian Premier League matches due to back spasms, with Mumbai Indians awaiting clarity on their captain's return.
As temperatures rise, travellers are increasingly gravitating towards cooler climates, driving demand for hill stations such as Mussoorie, Munnar, Varkala, Ooty and Kodaikanal.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged for restraint in the use of petro products due to the West Asia crisis, emphasising the need to save foreign exchange and reduce the impact of war. He also highlighted India's progress in solar power and ethanol blending, while assuring support to Telangana's development.
Advocacy groups issued a travel advisory on Thursday, warning that visitors traveling to the US for the 2026 World Cup may face arbitrary detention or deportation, among other human rights abuses.
The Mumbai-Pune Expressway missing link is now fully operational, reducing travel time between the two cities. The Mumbai-bound carriageway opened after a delay due to dismantling of inauguration infrastructure and cleaning work. The project, dubbed an 'engineering marvel', includes tunnels, viaducts and a cable-stayed bridge.
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A Delhi court has granted Amit Katyal, a businessman linked to Lalu Prasad's family, permission to travel for religious purposes and modified his bail conditions in a money laundering case.
Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Sunday said the long-awaited 'missing link' on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway, aimed at bypassing the winding Bhor Ghat section and improving safety, will be inaugurated on May 1.
A woman village head (sarpanch) was killed and her niece seriously injured after a private school bus hit their motorcycle in Hoshiarpur, Punjab.
Five Nepalese nationals were sentenced to seven days' imprisonment for allegedly misbehaving with and harassing a woman in Hyderabad.
India on Friday launched a highly coordinated, priority operation to safely guide 13 Indian-flagged commercial vessels out of the volatile Strait of Hormuz, the ministry of ports, shipping, and waterways announced on Friday.
The Union Health Ministry has directed states and Union territories to enhance surveillance, hospital preparedness, and screening of international travellers after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.
The Pakistan Cricket Board remains confident about the participation of Australian players in the upcoming Pakistan Super League, despite ongoing regional tensions and security concerns, particularly near the Afghanistan border.
A 24-year-old engineering student was killed in Bhubaneswar in what initially appeared to be a hit-and-run accident, but police investigation revealed it to be a premeditated murder linked to a love triangle. Six people have been arrested in connection with the case.
West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the first phase of fund transfers under the 'Annapurna Yojana' will begin on June 3, with eligible women beneficiaries receiving Rs 3,000 directly in their bank accounts.
A man from Sikkim's Gyalshing district was allegedly drugged and robbed of Rs 7 lakh cash while travelling in a taxi for Tadaong.
India's foreign exchange reserves saw a significant drop of USD 7.511 billion, settling at USD 681.384 billion for the week ending May 22, as the Reserve Bank of India intervened in the forex market due to rupee pressure and the lingering effects of the Middle East conflict.
A US national was arrested in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, while allegedly attempting to cross illegally into Nepal. The individual, identified as Phelan Travis Anthony, had overstayed his visa in India and was trying to evade legal proceedings.
Iran's football federation has requested FIFA to clarify the timeline for issuing tournament visas after relocating their World Cup training camp from Arizona to Tijuana due to diplomatic friction and visa complications.
Delhi Police have arrested a 26-year-old man for allegedly siphoning off Rs 1.48 lakh from his paralysed brother-in-law's bank accounts after gaining the family's trust as his caretaker.
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Four members of a family died when their car collided with a truck and burst into flames in the Nagaur district of Rajasthan.
In response to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity, political leaders are reducing convoys and promoting public transport to conserve fuel.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday her government agreed to allow the Iranian national football team to stay in Mexico during the World Cup, adding that the United States did not want to host the team.
Police in Tamil Nadu shot and apprehended a suspect linked to a series of bike-borne attacks in Tirunelveli and Tenkasi districts. The suspect, Ayyappan, allegedly attacked police with a weapon during the arrest attempt and was subsequently hospitalised.
Police in Thane have arrested the driver of a cement mixer truck involved in a collision with an overcrowded van, resulting in 11 fatalities. Authorities are urging the public to avoid travelling in unauthorised vehicles.
The Democratic Republic of Congo's national team has been forced to cancel World Cup buildup events in Kinshasa due to the Ebola virus outbreak and will instead continue preparations in Belgium.
Three people, including two children, were killed and two others seriously injured after a trailer truck collided with a motorcycle in Rajasthan's Rajsamand district.
A 22-year-old woman and her two-year-old son were found dead in Soro village, Garhwa district, Jharkhand. Police suspect suicide and are investigating all angles.
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arrested a man travelling from Kathmandu to Delhi in Lucknow and recovered over 5 kg of heroin worth more than Rs 10 crore.
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