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India needs another Agricultural Revolution The Green Revolution once transformed the nation from food scarcity to self-sufficiency. Today, with a population exceeding 147 crore, climate volatility intensifying, and global food…
A Historic First for Indian Travel Vlogging For the first time in India, renowned Bengali travel vlogger “Explorer Shibaji” has released a professionally produced theme song dedicated to his travel…
The long-discussed proposal for visa-free travel between Russia and India for organised tourist groups continues to generate strong interest among travellers and tour operators, even as an official announcement remains…
Check the complete list of visa-free, visa-on-arrival and eTA destinations for Indian passport holders in 2026 as per the Henley Passport Index, with travel tips & entry rules. Global Ranking…
India Enters the Global Hydrogen Rail Elite We are witnessing a historic transformation in Indian Railways as India’s first hydrogen-powered train trial has successfully commenced on the Jind–Sonipat route in…
UPI Launch in Malaysia India’s flagship digital payments infrastructure, the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), is soon being introduced in Malaysia, strengthening fintech cooperation between the two nations. The launch was…
India’s tourism sector continued its strong post-pandemic recovery in 2024, with international visitors returning to iconic destinations across the country. According to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 released by…
Major Blow to International Oil Smugglers off India’s West Coast In a dramatic maritime Sea-Air Operation, the Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has smashed an international oil smuggling racket operating off…
On 7 February 2026, the Government of India and the United States released a Joint Statement announcing a framework for a US–India Interim Agreement on reciprocal and mutually beneficial trade.…
India’s temple tourism continued to surge in 2025 as spiritual seekers, culture enthusiasts, and international travelers flocked to the country’s sacred sites. With enhanced infrastructure, improved international connectivity, and global…
Government of India Revises Startup India Framework: What It Means The Government of India has announced major updates to the Startup India recognition framework, making it more inclusive for mature…
The Kolar Gold Fields (KGF) in Karnataka, once the pride of India’s mining heritage, were officially closed on February 28, 2001, after 121 years of continuous operation. For over a…