In 2024, tourism was the country's largest non-farm employer engaging more than 13% of the workforce and recording 2.96 billion tourist visits. The significant scale, however, did not translate to economic value addition as the sector accounted for only ~5% of the gross domestic product, wel
The Indian Street Premier League (ISPL), India's pioneering tennis-ball T10 cricket tournament, is all set to light up Surat in Season 3, scheduled to run from January 9 to February 6, 2026, at the Lalbhai Contractor Stadium. As one of India's most exciting tennis-ball cricket leagues, ISPL
Ahead of the peak winter travel season, the Uttarakhand government has completed a high-level review of road conditions, traffic management, and hotel standards. The administration aims to prevent bottlenecks at major tourist hubs, ensuring that every visitor can enjoy the state's natural
Ahmedabad (Gujarat) [India], December 30: Praveg Limited is pleased to announce the execution of a strategic inventory agreement with Mahindra Holidays & Resorts India Limited (MHRIL) for its upcoming premium island hospitality project, Praveg Atoll, Lakshadweep - Thinnakkara, which is expec
Rajasthan is experiencing a surge in visitors as tourists flock to the state capital, Jaipur, and other iconic destinations to welcome the New Year 2026. Driven by the winter vacation season, a record number of domestic and international travellers are filling up hotels and heritage sites
A resounding victory at the Asia Cup in Rajgir, Bihar reinstated Indian Men's Hockey Team's status as the No.1 side in Asia. The title victory after a gap of eight years was a highlight of 2025 for Craig Fulton and team as they trounced giants like Korea, China and Malaysia in the tournamen
Tourists visiting Pahalgam are paying homage at Shaheed Marg, a memorial built in memory of the 26 people who lost their lives in a terrorist attack at Baisaran Valley on April 22, 2025.
With thousands of visitors expected in Udhampur for New Year festivities, the local police have issued safety guidelines to maintain order. Officials warned that while they want people to enjoy the celebrations, there will be a zero-tolerance policy toward dangerous driving and illegal su
Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Monday inaugurated the five-day Sunrise Festival at Dong Valley in Anjaw district, highlighting its potential to promote sustainable tourism and boost local entrepreneurship.
The India Open is set to return from January 13 to 18, 2026, with the tournament moving to the iconic Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium, New Delhi, marking a significant step up in scale and fan experience. With a seating capacity of over 8,000, more than double that of the previous venue, the up
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee laid the foundation stone of Durga Angan, a temple complex dedicated to Goddess Durga, at New Town in Kolkata on Monday. She took a jibe at the BJP and said that many people have accused her of engaging in appeasement, but she was secular and bel
Tourist destinations across Himachal Pradesh are witnessing a heavy rush ahead of the New Year celebrations, even as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast snowfall and rain in many parts of the state over the next 48 hours due to a fresh western disturbance.