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India resumes tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years

India resumes tourist visas for Bangladeshis after nearly two years

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India’s new High Commissioner to Dhaka Dinesh Trivedi on Thursday announced the resumption of travel visas for Bangladeshis as he assumed office.  The 76-year-old on Thursday presented his credentials to President Mohammed Shahabuddin, marking the start of his diplomatic assignment.  He was named as the envoy to Bangladesh on April 27, becoming the first politician to serve in this position.  The travel visas were halted nearly two years ago amid an escalated security situation and deteriorating ties with New Delhi during the Muhammad Yunus-led interim regime. This story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed, agencies. Mid-day accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability, trustworthiness, reliability and data of the text. Mid-day management/mid-day.com reserves the sole right to alter, delete or remove (without notice) the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoever 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

Karnataka High Court seeks probe records in Kodagu US tourist rape case | Legal News

Karnataka High Court seeks probe records in Kodagu US tourist rape case | Legal News

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The Karnataka High Court on Monday directed the state government to produce the investigation records conducted to date on a rape case in Kodagu district filed in April, based on a complaint by a 33-year-old US citizen. Justice M Nagaprasanna, while hearing a petition by a homestay owner, who was arrested on April 22 along with his worker, asked Additional State Public Prosecutor B N Jagadeesha to secure all the investigation papers and place them before the court on Wednesday, the next date of hearing. The homestay owner was accused of protecting the accused resort worker, a Jharkhand native, and failing to inform the police about the crime that took place on April 12, while the worker was charged with rape and criminal intimidation. Advocate Angad Kamath, appearing for the petitioner, briefly argued that this is a brazen case where the petitioner’s fundamental rights are violated. The bench replied to it by saying, “This is not a case where I could issue a blanket stay order straightaway. So I want to see the investigation papers.” Kamath then …

Shimla sees massive tourist rush as over 7.8 lakh vehicles arrive during peak summer season

Shimla sees massive tourist rush as over 7.8 lakh vehicles arrive during peak summer season

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As tourist arrivals continue to surge in Himachal Pradesh during the summer season, Shimla Police claims to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, ensuring smooth traffic movement. Shimla ASP Abhishek said that the tourist season is currently at its peak, with nearly 7.8 lakh vehicles crossing key entry points of the district, including Shoghi, Bilaspur, Kinnaur, during the last 29 days. 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

Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu witnesses heavy traffic congestion amid tourist influx

Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu witnesses heavy traffic congestion amid tourist influx

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Amid soaring temperatures, tourists are increasingly heading to hill destinations, leading to a sharp rise in visitor numbers in Himachal Pradesh’s Kullu district. Kullu and Shimla face increasing traffic as tourist season peaks (PTI) Speaking to ANI, Kullu Superintendent of Police (SP) Madan Lal Kaushal said tourist footfall has surged significantly over the past few days, with nearly 25,000 to 27,000 small and large vehicles entering the district. To manage the rush and ensure smooth traffic movement, the district police have deployed around 150 police personnel and home guards, including 60 to 70 personnel in Manali alone. “The tourist influx has increased a lot… 25 to 27,000 big and small vehicles have entered here… Tourists are visiting here peacefully… We have deployed 60 to 70 of our personnel in Manali… The district police has deployed 150 police personnel and home guards… We appeal to the tourists not to overtake,” said Kaushal. Shimla manages traffic movement Meanwhile, the Shimla Police on Saturday claimed to have successfully managed an unprecedented influx of vehicles, ensuring smooth traffic movement …

Tourist crushed to death amid fight between two elephants in Karnataka’s Kodagu

Tourist crushed to death amid fight between two elephants in Karnataka’s Kodagu

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A woman died after being crushed during a clash between two trained elephants at the Dubare camp in Karnataka’s Kodagu district after one of the animals lost its balance and fell on her, officials said on Monday. A video of the incident, showing the elephants fighting, is now doing the rounds on social media. (X) A video of the incident, showing the elephants fighting, is now doing the rounds on social media. What happened? Tulasi, 33, a tourist from Tamil Nadu, died in the incident while standing near the river and watching the elephants being bathed, officials told news agency PTI. According to officials, the trained elephants, Kanjan and Marthanda, started fighting while they were being bathed. Mahouts tried to bring the situation under control, but Kanjan rushed towards Marthanda and hit him. Marthanda then lost balance and fell. The woman got trapped beneath the elephant and died. Meanwhile, Tulasi’s husband and child, who were standing beside her, escaped without injuries, according to media reports. Karnataka minister orders probe Karnataka minister for forest, ecology and …

Anupam Kher requests government to turn ‘DDLJ’ railway track to tourist spot

Anupam Kher requests government to turn ‘DDLJ’ railway track to tourist spot

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New Delhi, Actor Anupam Kher went down memory lane as he visited the railway track where the “iconic” scene from Kajol and Shah Rukh Khan-starrer “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” was shot and urged the government to turn it into a tourist spot. Anupam Kher requests government to turn ‘DDLJ’ railway track to tourist spot The film released in 1995 and was directed by Aditya Chopra. It revolved around Simran and Raj, essayed by Kajol and Khan, who meet during a trip across Europe and fall in love. However, when Raj learns that Simran is already promised to another, he follows her to India to win her and her father over. “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge” went on to emerge as one of the most remembered films. It was praised for its storyline, performances by the actors and the songs, which resonate with the audience decades after its release. The train scene, which features Khan extending his hand to Kajol’s Simran, who runs towards the train, has been etched in the memories of the audience over the …

Central Railway detects 39 Foreign Tourist quota misuse cases, penalises 121 passengers and recovers Rs 3.56 lakh

Central Railway detects 39 Foreign Tourist quota misuse cases, penalises 121 passengers and recovers Rs 3.56 lakh

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The Central Railway has intensified its crackdown on the misuse of the Foreign Tourist (FT) Quota, detecting 39 irregular booking cases and recovering RS 3.56 lakh in penalties from offenders. As per the official statement from the Central Railway, the action follows an incident reported on February 4, 2026, aboard Train No. 12296 Sanghamitra Express, where several Indian passengers were found travelling on FT quota tickets without possessing the mandatory documents required for foreign nationals. 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

Delhi should be tourist destination, not just transit point: CM Rekha Gupta

Delhi should be tourist destination, not just transit point: CM Rekha Gupta

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Delhi should be seen as a tourist destination rather than a transit hub, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said on Saturday. The chief minister said the conference would be a milestone for Delhi’s tourism sector. (X/ @gupta_rekha) While attending a tourism stakeholders conference, she said Delhi, as the national capital, has unique features. “We are trying to positively rebrand Delhi in the tourism sector so that tourists see this city as a destination and enjoy its unique features, not just as a transit point,” the chief minister said. She said, “In Delhi, there are several historical monuments and attractions that tourists want to see. People want to see the Parliament, Rashtrapati Bhawan, and several other spots.” Gupta said in the past year, the Delhi government has taken several steps to improve the tourism ecosystem, including the Delhi Film Festival, the development of a Delhi Tourism Board and the implementation of a robust information system at prominent locations. “Delhi has cultural diversity; one can find people from different states and identities. Tourists can find cultural spots, temples, …

No sponsor, no police clearance: Lakshadweep simplifies tourist entry rules | Destination-of-the-week News

No sponsor, no police clearance: Lakshadweep simplifies tourist entry rules | Destination-of-the-week News

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3 min readNew DelhiMay 2, 2026 03:00 PM IST Travelling to the islands of Lakshadweep may soon become significantly easier. In a major move to boost tourism, the Union Territory administration has relaxed several long-standing entry permit rules for domestic travellers, simplifying a process many tourists previously found cumbersome. Under the revised guidelines issued by the administration, tourists will no longer require a local sponsor to obtain an entry permit. Besides, applicants are no longer required to secure police clearance certificates from their hometowns or local police authorities before applying. Instead, background verification and security checks will now be conducted directly by the Lakshadweep Police after the application is submitted. The changes are intended to make travel planning smoother while still maintaining security protocols for the ecologically sensitive island territory. What were the earlier permit rules? Earlier, travelling to Lakshadweep involved multiple layers of paperwork and approvals. Since the islands are protected under special regulations, all non-islanders, including Indian citizens, require entry permits. Previously, tourists had to: Arrange a local sponsor or local reference from …