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New Delhi [India], March 31 (ANI): The medical tourism industry has witnessed a slowdown in growth due to the ongoing West Asia conflict, which has triggered a price rise in plastic raw materials. Consequently, while supply chain costs are increasing, the impact on the price of new MRI machines is expected to be minimal. According to Dr. Harsh Mahajan, Mentor at FICCI Health Sector and Founder and Chairman of Mahajan Imaging and Labs, while MRI scan costs for patients are not expected to increa ...Read More >
Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala's government has outlined an ambitious roadmap for the state's tourism sector under "Vision 2031," with Finance Minister K.N. Balagopal on Saturday highlighting the immense potential across niche tourism segments. Speaking at the state-level workshop at Marian College, Kuttikkanam, the minister said the government is implementing projects aimed at creating a major leap in tourism. "Tourism receives high priority in the State Budget," Balagopal said, emphasizing oppor ...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 >
New Delhi [India], September 24 (ANI): Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh, on Wednesday, inaugurated the Dental Technology Innovation Hub at the Maulana Azad Institute of Dental Sciences (MAIDS), New Delhi, a release from the Ministry of Science & Technology said. The Hub has been supported by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) and the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Addressing the gathering, Jitendra Singh said that th ...Read More >
Telangana is set to launch a new tourism policy (2025-30) to attract more international tourists. Despite its rich heritage, the state lags behind other southern states in tourist footfall. The policy focuses on creating Special Tourism Attraction Zones for immersive cultural experiences, expanding into medical, MICE, film, and wedding tourism.As Telangana gears up for a brand new tourism policy to coax international tourists to put the state's hot on their itineraries.What comes to mind when yo ...Read More >
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External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar emphasized that an Atmanirbharta mindset is crucial for navigating global instability and building a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He highlighted India's rich cultural heritage and the resilience of its people as key strengths. Dr. Jaishankar asserted that self-reliance is essential for boosting self-confidence and resilience in an unpredictable world. Dr S Jaishankar, Union Minister of External Affairs, on Wednesday said that Atmanirbharta mindset ...Read More >
The report showed that medical visa issuance rose to 463,725 in 2024, with the majority of patients from Bangladesh, GCC nations, and AfricaSource : Freepik The Indian medical tourism market is set to surge from $18.2 billion in 2025 to $58.2 billion by 2035, according to a new report on Thursday. The report, by the Federation of Hotel and Restaurant Associations of India (FHRAI), in collaboration with KPMG, showcased the country's ambitious vision to become the global medical hub by 2035, ris ...Read More >
NEW DELHI, Jul 14: Resolving friction along their border and the ability to maintain peace are fundamental for mutual trust between India and China, Indian Foreign Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar told his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on Monday. The neighbours have made "good progress" over the last nine months for the normalisation of relations, he said, adding that it was key for restrictive trade measures and roadblocks to be avoided. This is Jaishankar's first visit to China after the ties ...Read More >
Jaipur, July 14 (UNI) The Rajasthan Cabinet today decided to strengthen infrastructure in the health and medical sectors to make the state a model medical tourism hub. A proposal and project presentation prepared by departments concerned were approved by the state cabinet which met here under the Chairmanship of Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. Accordingly, super specialty hospitals and ancillary infrastructure and establishments will be built towards providing world-class specialised medical ...Read More >
Agartala: Tripura Finance Minister Pranajit Singha Roy has urged the 16th Finance Commission to consider a 20% allocation for forestry and ecology, stressing their critical role in maintaining the state's environmental balance and economic sustainability. He was addressing a high-level meeting in New Delhi focused on the developmental challenges of the Northeastern states. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! Representing Tripura, Singha Roy called f ...Read More >
Hyderabad: In a significant boost for healthcare infrastructure in Telangana, Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy announced that four new large government hospitals will be operational in Hyderabad and Secunderabad by December 9, 2025, marking the second anniversary of the Congress government in the state. Speaking at the inauguration of the new branch of AIG Hospitals at Banjara Hills on Wednesday, the Chief Minister revealed that the projects include: "These new hospitals will be equipped with mo ...Read More >
HYDERABAD: Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy on Wednesday said Telangana is fast becoming a leading healthcare hub in India, thanks to premier hospitals and advanced medical infrastructure. Inaugurating the new 300-bed multispecialty branch of AIG Hospitals at Banjara Hills, he said the government is committed to promoting health tourism and accessible healthcare. The chief minister said health tourism will be a key focus in the upcoming Telangana Rising 2047 policy. Health and education remain to ...Read More >
Srinagar, Jul 3 (PTI) The annual Amarnath Yatra began on Thursday with the first batches of pilgrims setting off from the twin base camps in Baltal and Nunwan towards the 3880-metre-high cave shrine in the south Kashmir Himalayas, which houses a naturally formed ice-lingam, officials said. The yatra started early morning from the twin tracks -- the traditional 48-km Nunwan-Pahalgam route and the 14-km Baltal route. The batches of pilgrims, including men, women and sadhus, left from the Nunwan ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Medical tourism will be categorised as a priority sector in the 'TelanganaRising 2047' vision document, which is currently being drafted by the state government. This will be in sync with the status achieved by Hyderabad as a centre of excellence in medical care, which is evidenced by the fact that patients from other countries are coming to the city for their treatment. This announcement was made by Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy after inaugurating the new AIG Hospitals at Banjara H ...Read More >
Chandigarh: Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini on Tuesday said the state govt was consistently working to provide better resources to the doctors and quality healthcare services to the citizens.He mentioned that medical colleges were being established in every district.While there were only six medical colleges in 2014, the number has now increased to 15, and nine new colleges are under construction. As a result, MBBS seats in the state increased from 700 in 2014 to 2,185, at present. The ...Read More >
Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Tuesday announced that every district in UP will soon have a 100-bed AYUSH Health & Wellness Centre to provide comprehensive healthcare through traditional systems like Panchakarma and Ksharsutra.Addressing the inauguration ceremony of the Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath AYUSH University, Yogi said govt would also establish AYUSH colleges in six divisional headquarters.Yogi highlighted how traditional Indian medical systems received global attention only aft ...Read More >
Hyderabad: State Irrigation Minister N Uttam Kumar Reddy has said that the Telangana Government was intensifying its fight against Andhra Pradesh's proposed Godavari-Banakacharla Link Scheme and was determined to protect Telangana's water rights. The Minister said that he had written multiple letters to the Centre, exposing serious violations by Andhra Pradesh and demanding immediate intervention. Andhra Pradesh had failed to obtain technical clearances from the Central Water Commission (CWC) a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One Earth, One Health vision, the DAKSHIN initiative for South-South cooperation, glacier preservation, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Central Asia, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue and posted on X, 'Delighted to meet with the Foreign ...Read More >
Lucknow: A man accused of kidnapping and raping a three-year-old girl in Lucknow was killed in an encounter with police in the early hours of Friday. The accused was identified as Deepak Verma, 24.Police said he was a habitual offender, and several criminal cases were lodged against him at various police stations. Police had announced a reward of Rs 1 lakh for any information leading to his arrest.On Thursday, a complaint was registered at Alambagh police station that a three-year-old girl was k ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Central Asia, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue and posted on X, 'Delighted to meet with the Foreign ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jun 6 (PTI) The Allahabad High Court on Friday ordered a stay on any coercive action, including demolition, against more than two dozen madrasas in Shravasti district of Uttar Pradesh. The Lucknow bench passed the interim order on petitions filed by Madrasa Moinul Islam Qasmiya Samiti and 26 other individual madrasas, all in Shravasti district. Also Read | Indus Waters Treaty Suspension: Desperate Pakistan Wrote 4 Letters to India, Pleading Reinstatement of IWT, Say Sources. Justice ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One Earth, One Health vision, the DAKSHIN initiative for South-South cooperation, glacier preservation, a ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the ... New Delhi [India], June 6 : At the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue held in New Delhi on Friday, the foreign ministers of India, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan reiterated their commitment to collaborative approaches to global public health, sustainable development, and climate resilience. The meeting underscored shared priorities, including India's One E ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], June 6 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday reaffirmed India's commitment to fighting terrorism, stating that India stands firm and resolute in its collective fight against this threat in the backdrop of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists. Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed optimism about strengthening ties with Central Asia, following the 4th India-Central Asia Dialogue and posted on X, "Delighted to meet with the Foreign ...Read More >
Mangaluru: The Karnataka Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI) has expressed strong support for the introduction of the first-ever direct flight service between Mangaluru and Singapore, commencing on January 21, 2025. This new route marks a significant milestone as Singapore becomes the inaugural Southeast Asian international destination linked to Mangaluru International Airport, which has primarily facilitated connections to the Middle East and Saudi Arabia. The introduction of this direct f ...Read More >
AirAsia has expanded its presence in Vietnam with the introduction of a direct route from Kota Kinabalu to Ho Chi Minh City, effective today. The first flight took off from Kota Kinabalu International Airport at 11:45 AM, arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City at 12:55 PM, boasting a remarkable 96% passenger load. This launch marks AirAsia's 16th international route operated by AirAsia Malaysia (flight code AK) from Kota Kinabalu. This new service supports Malaysia' ...Read More >
India has solidified its position as one of the world's premier tourist destinations, welcoming more than 10 million foreign visitors in 2023. This remarkable growth in tourism has been attributed to several key factors, including simplified e-visa processes, its rich cultural diversity, and its vast range of natural and historic attractions. As the travel industry prepares for the upcoming season, India is set to continue its trajectory of increasing global recognition, making it a prime destin ...Read More >
Reflecting growing cross-border tensions, ILS Super Specialty Hospital in Agartala has announced its decision to stop treating Bangladeshi nationals. Reflecting growing cross-border tensions, ILS Super Specialty Hospital in Agartala has announced its decision to stop treating Bangladeshi nationals. The hospital's executive committee finalised this move in response to mounting protests by nationalist groups in Tripura, which have opposed the continued influx of Bangladeshi patients amid escalat ...Read More >
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