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Northern Railway has raised the maximum permissible speed of trains to 100 kmph on the 111-kilometre-long new Broad Gauge rail section between Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra and Banihal, under the Jammu Division. Previously, the permissible speed on this stretch was 85 kmph for the Katra-Sangaldan section and 75 kmph for the Sangaldan-Banihal section. According [...] The post Northern Railway…
China has significantly tightened the issuance of business visas to Indian executives, to the extent that even companies with what are described as “advanced partnerships” with Chinese firms are now facing visa denials, according to senior officials at several affected companies. As a result, many firms have been forced to shift crucial executive meetings to [...] The post China tightens business…
Major League Baseball has officially awarded the 2028 MLB All-Star Game, presented by Mastercard, along with accompanying All-Star Week events, to the San Francisco Giants. The 2028 edition will mark Baseball’s 98th Midsummer Classic, with the Giants set to commemorate the announcement during their home game against the Colorado Rockies. Commissioner of Baseball Robert [...] The post MLB awards…
Pickyourtrail, India’s personalised travel platform, has launched a dedicated home for Long Weekends. It is built for anyone who’s spent a Sunday night lost in fifteen open tabs and a group chat that’s been “planning” a trip for three weeks with nothing to show for it. The space refreshes with new destinations and getaway [...] The post Pickyourtrail creates dedicated hub for long weekend travel…
The National Company Law Tribunal (NCLT) has fined carrier SpiceJet and aircraft lessor Aviator ML 29641 Ltd a combined INR 15 lakh for informing the tribunal about their settlement at the last minute, after orders had already been reserved in eight insolvency petitions against the airline. The tribunal directed both parties to pay INR 7.5 [...] The post NCLT fines SpiceJet, Aviator ML INR 15 lakh…
Indian travellers planning quick getaways around the upcoming festive long weekends are gravitating toward a mix of domestic and international destinations, according to Agoda’s latest accommodation search data. Based on searches conducted between May 1 and July 31, 2026, the data reveals traveller preferences for the Rakshabandhan and Janmashtami long weekends, spanning monsoon-friendly hill…
A six-member team from the Airports Authority of India (AAI) conducted a preliminary survey in Assam’s Majuli on Tuesday to assess the feasibility of setting up a proposed airport on the river island. The proposed airport is among four new airport projects announced by the Assam government as part of broader efforts to strengthen air [...] The post AAI begins preliminary feasibility survey for…
Santa Monica Travel & Tourism (SMTT) is hosting the Route 66 Song Contest as part of the iconic highway’s centennial celebrations, with submissions open until September 13, 2026. The creative competition invites songwriters and musicians aged 18 and above to submit an original song capturing the spirit of Santa Monica and its connection to [...] The post Santa Monica launches Route 66 Song Contest…
South Africa’s Minister of Tourism, Patricia de Lille, will visit Jaipur on August 21 and 22, 2026 to represent South Africa at the BRICS Tourism Ministers Meeting, hosted by India under its 2026 BRICS Chairship. Ismail Dockrat, Chief Operating Officer (COO), South African Tourism, will also form part of the South African delegation. The visit [...] The post South Africa’s Tourism Minister…
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has partnered with MakeMyTrip to cover the applicable UAE entry visa fee for eligible Indian travellers booking an Abu Dhabi holiday through MakeMyTrip (MMT). Customers who make an eligible booking on MakeMyTrip for a hotel stay of three nights or more in Abu [...] The post DCT Abu Dhabi partners with MMT for UAE Visa waiver…
