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4,300 youth to be trained for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027

4,300 youth to be trained for Nashik Kumbh Mela 2027

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In a major step towards ensuring the smooth, efficient and world-class organisation of the Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 at Nashik–Trimbakeshwar, the Maharashtra State Skill Development Society (MSSDS) has approved the Kumbh Skilling Project, under which 4,300 local youth will receive industry-oriented skill training. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

ISI-linked terror module targeting Delhi and Mumbai busted; nine arrested

ISI-linked terror module targeting Delhi and Mumbai busted; nine arrested

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The Delhi Police Special Cell on Saturday arrested nine individuals allegedly operating at the behest of a Pakistan-based ISI-underworld network and detained several others for questioning. Investigators have identified nearly 600 individuals across the country who were allegedly in contact with Pakistani gangster Shahzad Bhatti through various channels, primarily social media platforms, IANS reported. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Kedarnath temple portals open as fresh snow draws thousands of devotees

Kedarnath temple portals open as fresh snow draws thousands of devotees

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The portals (kapat) of Baba Kedarnath opened on Wednesday, as thousands of pilgrims arrived at the Dham amid fresh snowfall that blanketed the entire Kedarnath township under a thick layer of snow. Devotees were seen making their way to the shrine, with the snow-covered landscape adding to the spiritual atmosphere of the pilgrimage. Rudraprayag District Magistrate Vishal Mishra on Wednesday said that snowfall this season has been significant even during March and April, drawing excitement among devotees. “The snowfall this time was heavy even in March and April. Our devotees are very excited to see the snow. I appeal to everyone to be cautious and not take the routes that are not safe for your journey,” Mishra told ANI. Earlier, Rudraprayag Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar said that the administration has tightened security and management arrangements in Kedarnath Dham during the pilgrimage season. She said that the use of mobile phones, drones, or any cameras for videography has been completely banned within the temple premises. “In accordance with the guidelines issued this time, making any …

Foreign tourist arrivals down to 16.48 lakh in April-June: Centre

Foreign tourist arrivals down to 16.48 lakh in April-June: Centre

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Published on: Dec 15, 2025 06:51 pm IST Foreign tourist arrivals down to 16.48 lakh in April-June: Centre New Delhi, The Foreign Tourist Arrivals in India during the second quarter of calendar year 2025 fell to 16.48 lakh from 26.15 lakh in the January-March period, before showing a slight rise in the third quarter, according to data shared by the government in Parliament on Monday. Foreign tourist arrivals down to 16.48 lakh in April-June: Centre The combined FTAs for the first three quarters this year stood at 61.83 lakh, as per data shared by Union Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat in a written response to a query in Lok Sabha. He was asked whether the government had taken note of the decline in foreign tourist arrivals in the last quarter, and the details of the factors responsible for the decline. In his response, the Union minister shared the quarter-wise data of FTAs till September. The figures were: 26.15 lakh , 16.48 lakh and 19.20 lakh . “The decline in Foreign Tourist Arrivals is mainly due …

Why Turkey’s Erdogan May Be Reduced To Maldives’ Muizzu Amid Boycott Calls By Indians

Why Turkey’s Erdogan May Be Reduced To Maldives’ Muizzu Amid Boycott Calls By Indians

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Last Updated:May 14, 2025, 14:29 IST Government sources suggest that India will cut trade ties with Turkey as it cannot negotiate with anyone who supports a terror state Mohamed Muizzu must be reliving his past seeing the boycott call now faced by Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. (PTI) It is almost a Déjà vu moment for India’s tourism sector. Remember January 2024, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s casual walk on the white beach and dives into the blue water of Lakshadweep—a tropical archipelago of 36 atolls and coral reefs in the Lakshadweep Sea, off the coast of Kerala—made leaders of Maldives break into a knee-jerk reaction, resorting to even racial slurs against Indians? Indians called for Maldives’ boycott and the rest, they say, is history. Platforms like EaseMyTrip de-platformed flights and accommodations of Maldives and there was a name-and-shame campaign online for anyone who chose to still visit Maldives. Cancellations spiralled. In a tourist spot where Indians constitute a major market, with over 2.91 lakh and 2.41 lakh Indian tourist arrivals in 2021 and 2022 during the …

‘I feel so alive,’ says Danish woman who ‘quit everything’ and moved to India | Trending

‘I feel so alive,’ says Danish woman who ‘quit everything’ and moved to India | Trending

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A Danish woman who moved to India without a plan says it’s one of the best decisions she ever made. Astrid Esmeralda shared an Instagram Reel on her experience of living in India for the past 10 months which has blown up on the social media platform. In her Instagram post, Esmeralda opened up about her decision to “quit everything” and leave Copenhagen to experience living in India. Astrid Esmeralda, of Denmark, moved to India nearly 10 months ago.(Instagram/@astrid__esmeralda) On leaving Copenhagen Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, is a major tourist hotspot known for its charming blend of historic elegance and modern innovation. For Esmeralda, however, it was a city that had begun to bore her. “I needed a change. It felt like there was nothing left for me in Copenhagen,” she wrote on Instagram. “I loved my job, my apartment, my friends, but I was so bored of the city…” Her dissatisfaction with life in Copenhagen stemmed in part from its climate – “It’s only fun in the summer! The rest of the time, …

Amid Maldives row, Andaman chief secretary says India has edge in tourism | Latest News India

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The recent controversy between India and Maldives due to insulting remarks from a few Maldivian leaders after PM Narendra Modi’s Lakshadweep trip has put a spotlight on Indian tourist destinations including coastal areas and islands like Andaman & Nicobar. Amid the trending debate, Andaman and Nicobar Islands chief secretary Keshav Chandra has boasted of the Indian Union territory for having great beaches, adventure & fun opportunities and tourism facilities. He said that A&NI holds a distinct advantage over other island destinations in the Indian Ocean Region, reported news agency PTI. Havelock Islands in Andaman & Nicobar(Unsplash) In an interaction with PTI, Chandra highlighted the significant steps being taken by the administration to woo tourists and match world-class standards. Wrap up the year gone by & gear up for 2024 with HT! Click here “The A&NI has pristine natural beauty, picturesque islands with beautiful sandy beaches offering a wide range of activities like sunbathing, snorkeling, swimming, game fishing, sunset/sunrise sighting, bird watching, trekking, kayaking etc,” said Chandra. “The administration has taken various initiatives towards promotion of …