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Tripura recorded a 64 per cent jump in domestic tourist arrivals and a 36 per cent rise in foreign visitors between 2023 and 2024, making it the Northeast’s second most visited state for international travellers after Sikkim. Officials credit improved infrastructure, site development and upcoming projects for the surge, with tourism growth expected to create […]

The Mission will be implemented over six years, from 2025-26 to 2030-31, with a financial outlay of Rs 11,440 crore, as per a release by the Cabinet on Wednesday.

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India on 5-6 December, with major defence and trade deals likely to be on the table. Talks could span S-400, Su-57, S-500 systems, as well as cooperation in agriculture, pharmaceuticals and technology.

Senior IAS officer Avinash Kumar has been appointed Chief Secretary of Jharkhand, succeeding Alka Tiwari after her retirement.

Over 11.31 lakh health camps have been held under the Swasth Nari, Sashakt Parivar Abhiyaan, screening 6.51 crore citizens nationwide. The fortnight-long initiative has prioritised women and child health with record screenings and immunisation coverage.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the centenary celebrations of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh on October 1 in New Delhi, where he will release a commemorative stamp and coin. The event highlights the organisation’s century-long journey, its cultural influence and its role in education, welfare and disaster relief.

TRAI has submitted a revised response to the DoT on spectrum allocation for PMRTS, following a government back-reference to its 2018 recommendations. The regulator’s reply, placed on its website, is expected to guide final decisions on the allocation method.

“If you’re travelling today, we recommend checking your flight status on our website or app before leaving for the airport. Please also allow for additional travel time, as road conditions may be slower than usual,” says IndiGo.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Sunday that the families of the 39 people who died in the Karur stampede would receive two lakh rupees each from the Prime Minister’s National Relief Fund.

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Saturday, September 27.