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Guwahati: Two high-ranking officers from the Assam Police, Special DGP and SIT chief MP Gupta, along with Titabor Co-District SP Tarun Goel, travelled to Singapore from Guwahati on Monday to investigate the death of Zubeen Garg, who died in the island country last month.The investigation is being conducted by the SIT formed under the CID of Assam Police, after more than 60 FIRs were filed across the state concerning the incident. Gupta is leading the nine-member SIT, with Goel as one of its memb ...Read More >
Thailand is set to launch direct charter flights to Meghalaya by December 2025, marking a major milestone in strengthening tourism and cultural ties between the two regions. The initiative is expected to significantly boost travel between Thailand and India's Northeast, enabling Thai tourists to experience Meghalaya's breathtaking landscapes and vibrant traditions with ease. The announcement followed a Tourism Promotion event held on October 14, 2025, in Shillong, jointly organised by the Emerg ...Read More >
Rapido began as a bike-taxi service and has steadily evolved into a comprehensive mobility app. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed Rapido, known for bike taxis, is expanding into travel bookings, adding hotels, flights, buses, and trains via partnerships with Goibibo, redBus, and ConfirmTkt. The app aims to offer seamless travel for its 50 million users across India Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode Rapido, India's popular ride-hailing platf ...Read More >
An Air India flight from Italy's Milan to Delhi, that was supposed to fly on Friday, October 17, was cancelled due to a technical snag, spoiling Diwali plans of hundreds of passengers. According to Air India, all affected passengers of the flight AI138 have been provided hotel accommodations. As many as 256 passengers and 10 crew members were supposed to fly to India on that flight, however, they could not, according to a report by the Times of India. Air India said that alternative flights ha ...Read More >
IBIZ Group President Thomas PO Acquires ₹8 Crore Villa at Arihant World Villas, Chowk Panvel IBIZ Group President Thomas PO Acquires ₹8 Crore Villa at Arihant World Villas, Chowk Panvel 3 min read Last Updated : Oct 17 2025 | 4:40 PM IST VMPL New Delhi [India], October 17: In a landmark transaction that reflects the rising appetite for trophy homes among global executives, Mr. Thomas PO, President of IBIZ Group a leading U.S.-based management consulting firm has acquired a ₹8 crore vill ...Read More >
India is rapidly emerging as a significant global player in branded residences, ranking sixth worldwide for live projects. Driven by a growing high-net-worth population and interest in international luxury brands, the sector is poised for substantial future growth, with key cities leading the charge. India is emerging as a notable market for branded residences, with demand driven by a growing population of high-net-worth individuals and increasing interest in international luxury residential br ...Read More >
The father of the accused holds a top position in a private bank. Mumbai: Police have registered a case against a Mumbai-based man doing PhD in the US for allegedly sexually abusing, threatening and causing physical harm to a 31-year-old woman also studying in that country on the false promise of marriage, officials said on Wednesday. The 29-year-old accused is a resident of Lower Parel in central Mumbai, while the victim was from Mahim here, they said. The father of the accused holds a top ...Read More >
Global hospitality company Hilton has signed an agreement to open its namesake brand hotel in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, marking the group's expansion in the southern part of India. Hilton's new Chennai hotel will be located in Egmore and be developed in partnership with MKR Estate Developers, a part of MGM Healthcare Group. The company expects the hotel to begin operations in January 2029. This opening will add to Hilton's existing presence in the city, which already includes Hilton Chennai. Hilt ...Read More >
Among the other recoveries were three fake photos showing Chaitanyananda with world leaders. ShowQuick Read Summary is AI-generated, newsroom-reviewed * The objects were recovered from self-styled godman Swami Chaitanyananda Saraswati's ashram in Delhi * Among the other recoveries were three fake photos showing Chaitanyananda with world leaders * Chaitanyananda has been accused of sexually harassing at least 17 women Did our AI summary help? Let us know. Switch To Beeps Mode The saga of ...Read More >
Today, the portfolio encompasses a variety of property types and experiences appealing to a broad traveller demographic. With an extended brand portfolio that now encompasses the new premier, boutique, and retreats segments, Radisson Individuals provides even more opportunities for distinction and visibility for each hotel. Radisson Individuals is a soft brand offering independent hotels and regional chains the opportunity to join Radisson Hotel Group's global network and distribution platform, ...Read More >
Mumbai Sep 30 (SocialNews.XYZ) Global icon Priyanka Chopra Jonas, who is currently in Mumbai, India, gave fans a glimpse into her peaceful morning through her social media stories. The global star shared a series of pictures that perfectly captured her mood as she relaxed by the sea-facing view of the city in a plush hotel. In one of the pictures, Priyanka is seen sitting in a white bathrobe, enjoying a simple yet wholesome Maharashtrian breakfast, a bowl of 'poha' (flattened rice garnished wit ...Read More >
New Delhi: Police have found disturbing evidence against self-styled godman Chaitanyananda Saraswati, alias Partha Sarathy, who stands accused of sexually harassing over a dozen women at his Delhi ashram. During the investigation, police have recovered incriminating chat logs from his mobile phone, which expose his predatory tactics and systematic efforts to lure women with various false promises. The police have also found that Chaitanyananda had saved numerous photos with female cabin crew me ...Read More >
New Delhi, September 30: Delhi Police detained two women associates of 'Swami' Chaitanyanand Saraswati, accused of molesting 17 women students, on Tuesday and were interrogating them. The accused, also known as Partha Sarathy, director of the reputed Sri Sharda Institute of Indian Management in Delhi's posh Vasant Kunj, is facing a criminal case for allegedly targeting female students enrolled in post-graduate management diploma courses under the Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) scholarship ca ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 29 (PTI) Chaitanyanand Saraswati, a self-styled godman accused of sexually harassing 17 female students at a private institute here, was taken to its campus on Monday for pointing out locations where he allegedly used to call his victims, police said. An associate of Saraswati, 38-year-old Hari Singh Kopkoti of Bageshwar in Uttarakhand, was also arrested for allegedly threatening the father of one of the victims on September 14. Saraswati, 62, was arrested early Sunday from a ho ...Read More >
Excessive rains wreaking havoc in the form of cloudbursts, flash floods and landslides are becoming a perpetual curse for tourism in Himachal Pradesh during the monsoon season. However, with the withdrawal of monsoon, the hospitality industry is pinning hope on revival. The tourism sector, the main stake of Himachal, contributes over Rs 14,000 crore annually to the state gross domestic product (SDGP) and provides employment to a large population. "The room occupancy in the state which ranged ...Read More >
The Karnataka State Hoteliers' Association expressed its inability to pass on GST benefits to consumers, citing unchanged taxes on cooking gas cylinders and property rents. Association president G K Shetty highlighted that the 18% GST on these essential inputs prevents price reductions for hotel food and room tariffs. The Karnataka State Hoteliers' Association on Thursday said it is constrained to pass on the GST benefits to consumers as the taxes on cooking gas cylinders and property rents hav ...Read More >
New Delhi : IndiGo, India's preferred airline and SBI Card, India's largest pure-play credit card issuer, today launched the 'IndiGo SBI Card', as part of the IndiGo BluChip loyalty program. This premium co-branded credit card has been launched in two variants, IndiGo SBI Card and IndiGo SBI Card ELITE, offering highly rewarding experience to avid travellers. Customers will earn rewards on all spends made on offerings within IndiGo's ecosystem, and on hotel and travel bookings, among other categ ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 16 (PTI) Insurance companies will not be able to claim input tax credit on GST paid on inputs like commissions and brokerages for individual health and life insurance policies with effect from September 22, the CBIC said on Tuesday. The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs (CBIC) has issued a set of FAQs clarifying on the taxation of various goods and services when the new GST slabs kick in from September 22. The GST Council in its meeting on September 3 had decided to ex ...Read More >
Surat: The Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) of Surat Police busted a major sex racket and rescued 13 Thai women during a late-night raid on a hotel in Jahangirpura on Saturday. The police also took nine people, including five clients, into custody. The racket was run from the premises of a hotel. The AHTU team, acting on a tip-off, reached the fourth floor of the hotel to find the door locked from inside. The authorities broke open the door and caught the accused red-handed. Among those arre ...Read More >
Surat police and Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) conducted a late-night raid in a hotel in Jahangirpura and busted a high-profile sex racket. 13 Thai women were rescued from the hotel and nine persons were arrested. Among the 9 arrested, five were customers and four hotel staff. As per a report by Times of India, the raid was based on a tip-off. The police reached the hotel on Saturday night and found the hotel door on the fourth floor was locked from inside. The police broke the door and e ...Read More >
New Delhi: A 26-year-old man was found dead in a hotel room in northeast Delhi's New Usmanpur on Saturday night. The deceased was identified as Mohit Garg (26), a resident of Brahmpuri. Police were informed about the incident around 9.30pm on Saturday. "A police team reached the spot and found the man lying unconscious in the room," a police officer said. He was rushed to JPC Hospital, where doctors declared him dead on arrival. "Preliminary inquiry suggests Garg checked into the hotel earlier i ...Read More >
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) has dismantled a sprawling drug trafficking network, arresting an Indian businessman and three Nigerian collaborators after intercepting a staggering 2,248,000 pills of tramadol worth N3.99 billion at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA), Lagos. This is contained in a statement issued by NDLEA's spokesman, Femi Babafemi on Sunday. According to Babafemi, the mastermind, identified as Gupta Ravi Kumar, was caught in a follow-up operat ...Read More >
The Taj Palace hotel in Delhi faced a bomb threat via email on Saturday, which was later confirmed as a hoax by Delhi Police after a thorough search. Similarly, the Delhi High Court experienced a bomb threat on Friday, prompting the evacuation of judges, lawyers, and staff. Court proceedings resumed after authorities determined the threat to be a hoax. The Taj Palace hotel in Delhi received a bomb threat via email on Saturday, which was later declared a hoax after nothing suspicious was found, ...Read More >
New Delhi, Sep 13 (SocialNews.XYZ) Panic gripped the Taj Palace Hotel in Delhi's Chanakyapuri on Saturday after a threatening email claimed that 16 Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs) had been planted inside the hotel premises. The hotel, which often hosts VVIP guests, was swiftly inspected by police teams, but nothing suspicious was found. According to officials, the email, sent around 2 a.m., warned that "16 RDX IEDs have been placed in Delhi's Taj Palace Hotel for an explosion in the aftern ...Read More >
The third Khangchendzonga International Tourism Conclave opened in Gangtok on Friday with a strong focus on developing rural tourism across the Eastern Himalaya. Sikkim tourism minister Tshering Thendup Bhutia, along with senior officials, inaugurated the two-day event organised by the Eastern Himalaya Travel and Tour Operators Association (EHTTOA). The conclave runs until Saturday. Advertisement Highlighting the state's new priorities, Bhutia said Sikkim is focusing on "high-value tourism ov ...Read More >
Pimpri-Chinchwad: A high-level delegation of senior officials from various municipal bodies and institutions in Andhra Pradesh visited Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC) to study its solid waste management initiatives. The team, which undertook a field tour of multiple facilities, expressed appreciation for PCMC's eco-friendly policies and innovative approach to sustainable urban management. The delegation comprised Tadipatri Municipal Commissioner S. Shiva Ramakrishna, Visakhapatnam ...Read More >
Mumbai, Aug 25 (PTI) The ED has arrested the director of a Pune-based real estate company from a five-star hotel in Mumbai along with Rs 9.5 lakh in cash and gold and diamond jewellery worth Rs 2.3 crore in a bank loan fraud case. Amit Ashok Thepade was taken into custody on Sunday from the hotel in south Mumbai, where he had been staying for the past two months. A special Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) court has sent him to ED custody for five days, the federal probe agency said in ...Read More >
NEW DELHI: Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi has said that India is the company's third-largest mobility market with over 1.4 million drivers and is a "must-win" for the company. In a podcast with the co-founder of Zerodha, Nikhil Kamath, the Uber CEO said that the growth in the Indian market is 'spectacular', adding, "India is an absolute must-win for Uber, not just tomorrow, but 10 years from now." Khosrowshahi said that Ola used to be Uber's main competition, but Rapido is currently the more formi ...Read More >
New Delhi, Aug 22 (UNI) A staggering Rs 42.68 crore of taxpayers' money had to be spent on senior advocates, including Abhishek Manu Singhvi and others, to contest as many as 542 "frivolous and false" cases filed against him during the previous UPA regime, said union Minister for Culture and Tourism Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. Speaking at his residence with Women Journalist Welfare Trust (WJWT), the Minister stressed that such politically motivated litigations not only burden individual public re ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], August 21: With its glittering launch on August 2, 2025, City of Dreams Sri Lanka redefines luxury tourism in South Asia. This resort not only transforms Colombo skyline but also sets a new benchmark in hospitality, entertainment, and economic promise. Colombo witnessed a historic moment with the launch of City of Dreams Sri Lanka, a landmark development poised to reshape South Asian travel and tourism. Backed by a $1.2 billion investment and a decade of planning the luxury r ...Read More >
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