travel

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

SpiceJet strengthens regional ties with daily Delhi–Kathmandu service

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

Israel anticipates more Indian tourists as regional tensions ease

India ranks among the top ten countries for tourist arrivals to Israel. In 2024, 9,600 Indian tourists visited Israel, with 50% traveling for pilgrimage, primarily from Kerala.

India’s immigration shake-up: Foreign visitors to be tracked 24/7 under new bill

Reaffirming that India remains open to visitors and professionals, Union Home Minister Amit Shah told the parliament the Immigration and Foreigners Bill aims to bolster national security and curb illegal immigration.

Ajanta and Ellora Caves can be promoted as a monsoon tourism spot, says tourism official

Ajanta and Ellora Caves, both UNESCO World Heritage Sites, showcase exceptional rock-cut architecture and art, with Ajanta primarily Buddhist and Ellora featuring Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain caves.

Railways mandates display of food menus and prices to enhance passenger transparency

The new initiative is set to elevate onboard dining by improving quality, ensuring food safety, and giving travelers easy online access to menus, letting them explore options before or during their journey.

Indians going to domestic, international destinations this long weekend on Holi

According to a report by travel booking site Booking.com, there has been an uptick in interest in destinations ranging from Vrindavan and Mathura to global hubs like Dubai and Tokyo.

PM Modi proposes year-round tourism in Uttarakhand to boost economy

Tourism should be on in all seasons, there should be no off-season, the prime minister said, adding winter tourism will help Uttarakhand realize its full economic potential.