Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat extends greetings of World Tourism Day

September 27, 2026 11:01 AM

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Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat extends greetings of World Tourism Day

Culture and Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has extended his greetings on the occasion of World Tourism Day. In a social media post, Mr Shekhawat said, tourism today is not just about traveling to various places; it is also becoming a powerful foundation for employment, the local economy, ...

Char Dham Yatra suspended till today amid adverse weather conditions
Haridwar: Devotees, also known as Kanwariyas, carry decorated Kanwars during the annual Kanwar Yatra in the holy month of Shravan (Sawan) amid heavy rainfall, in Haridwar on Thursday, August 6, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

September 27, 2026 9:52 AM

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Char Dham Yatra suspended till today amid adverse weather conditions

The Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand has been suspended till today in view of adverse weather conditions. Disaster Management Secretary Vinod Kumar Suman said the decision has been taken in the interest of pilgrims’ safety. Pilgrims have been advised to keep track of weather conditions and follow the ...

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to reach Keralam today on day-long visit

September 27, 2026 9:49 AM

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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan to reach Keralam today on day-long visit

Vice President C P Radhakrishnan will reach Keralam today on a day-long visit. He will reach Thiruvananthapuram International Airport this morning and proceed to the Amritanandamayi Math. He will attend the celebrations at the Math and later visit Balaramapuram in the afternoon. The Vice President w...

World Tourism Day being celebrated across the globe today

September 27, 2026 9:55 AM

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World Tourism Day being celebrated across the globe today

World Tourism Day is being celebrated across the globe today. The day highlights the importance of tourism in connecting people, fostering cultural exchange, and supporting economic development.   The theme for this year is Digital Agenda and Artificial Intelligence to Redesign Tourism. It highlight...

Russia strongly backs India’s claim for permanent seat in UN Security Council

September 27, 2026 8:10 AM

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Russia strongly backs India’s claim for permanent seat in UN Security Council

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has strongly backed India's claim for a permanent seat in the United Nations Security Council.   In his address at UN General Assembly in New York last night, Mr Lavrov said Russia is in favour of broadening the representation of Asia, Africa, and Latin America...

IMD issues red alert for very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand; Char Dham Yatra suspended in view of adverse weather conditions
Nainital: Anchored boats remain stationed on Naini Lake as tourists move along the lakeside carrying umbrellas during heavy rainfall in Nainital, Uttarakhand, on Friday, June 5, 2026. (Photo: IANS)

September 27, 2026 8:02 AM

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IMD issues red alert for very heavy rainfall in Uttarakhand; Char Dham Yatra suspended in view of adverse weather conditions

India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued a red color warning for very heavy to extremely heavy rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning over Uttarakhand today. Heavy to very heavy rainfall is also expected over Himachal Pradesh and West Uttar Pradesh. The IMD said heavy rainfall along...