Hampi Foreign Tourist Footfall Drops 80% in 2025
International tourist arrivals in Karnataka, especially at Hampi, have crashed in 2025. Safety concerns and a major crime cited as key reasons. Can new cultural diplomacy centre reverse the trend?
International tourist arrivals in Karnataka, especially at Hampi, have crashed in 2025. Safety concerns and a major crime cited as key reasons. Can new cultural diplomacy centre reverse the trend?
Alluri Sitarama Raju district introduces a Rs 10 stickering deposit system to eliminate plastic waste at Borra Caves, Araku Valley, and other key tourist destinations. Learn how this initiative works.
Massive flight disruptions by IndiGo in Goa lead to tourist cancellations and soaring fares. Industry stakeholders fear long-term impact on peak season footfall. Read more.
A foreign traveller's video of a calf calmly riding an autorickshaw in Bengaluru traffic goes viral, sparking amused reactions and highlighting India's quirky charm.
Explore 4.6 billion years of Earth's history at Lucknow's new GSI Rock Garden. Free entry, open 10 AM-4 PM, featuring fossils & rocks from UP & North India. #Lucknow #Geology
India and Russia strengthen bilateral relations with a new free 30-day e-tourist visa for Russian citizens and a comprehensive economic cooperation program extending to 2030. Discover the key outcomes of President Putin's visit.
PM Modi and Russia's Putin solidify a 5-year economic roadmap. India announces free 30-day e-tourist visas for Russian citizens, while Modi advocates for Ukraine peace. Read the full details.
Karnataka's foreign tourist arrivals stagnate in early 2024, raising concerns. Explore the data, expert analysis, and the state's strategy to boost international tourism.
Twelve passengers were injured after a private bus overturned on NH-9 in Ghaziabad's Wave City. Police cite driver fatigue as the cause. Read about the accident and alarming city road safety data.
Odisha Police enhance night security with checkpoints from 1 AM to 5 AM to protect women workers and tourists. New law allows women's night shifts. Read details.
Jaipur Municipal Corporation's vigilance team removed illegal encroachments from Badi Chaupad, Tripolia Bazar & other crowded areas. Fines imposed, materials seized. More drives planned.
Mumbai airport customs officials seized over 25 kg of high-grade hydroponic cannabis in two major busts, arresting nine passengers from Bangkok. Details on the NDPS Act arrests and other smuggling cases inside.
Gujarat Deputy CM Harsh Sanghavi orders weekly surprise checks at hotels & food stalls near tourist & pilgrimage sites. Strict action promised for substandard food. Read more.
Hundreds stranded at Goa's Mopa airport as taxi drivers protest new 2-minute pickup/drop rule & hefty fines. Read about the chaos and passenger woes.
A 41-year-old tourist from Punjab died after falling from a hotel's third floor in Candolim, Goa. Police have registered a case of unnatural death. Read the full details.
A major fire engulfed a tourist bus near Delhi's Kashmiri Gate ISBT. All 15 passengers had a miraculous escape. Read details of the incident and the swift response.
Visakhapatnam unveils India's longest cantilever glass skywalk at Kailasagiri. Experience 262m of thrill 862 feet above ground with panoramic Bay of Bengal views. A new tourism landmark!
Drishti Marine lifesavers conducted 16 dramatic rescues across Goa's beaches and Dudhsagar waterfalls, saving tourists from India and abroad. Read about their heroic efforts.
Two viral videos alleging misconduct by staff at Ajanta-Ellora caves have led heritage experts to demand stricter monitoring and more trained guides at the UNESCO site.
India's tourism sector sees a strong recovery, with the US, UK, and Canada among the top contributors. Discover the full list and key insights from the latest 2024-25 data.
Indian content creator Shreya Mahendru reveals why Bangkok offers a calmer, safer lifestyle than Indian metros. Discover the trade-offs and why digital nomads are looking east.
Nagaland tourism launches tourist information centers in Dimapur with ILP facilitation ahead of Hornbill Festival. Get permits easily and plan your visit now!
A Manali taxi driver, Satish Kumar, returned a lost bag containing camera equipment worth nearly Rs 10 lakh to a Mumbai tourist. His act of honesty went viral, showcasing the positive spirit of India.
Discover how 5 Tamil films with modest budgets became 2025's biggest profit-makers at the box office, from Vishal's comeback to Vijay Sethupathi's rural drama success.
Noida's innovative Jungle Trail Park opens Monday, featuring 700+ animal sculptures from 500 tonnes of iron scrap. Experience this unique waste-to-art attraction at Rs 120 entry fee. Visit now!
Calangute locals urge traffic police to crack down on illegal parking causing daily gridlock in tourist hotspot. Residents demand action against hotels without parking facilities.
Delhi Police arrest wanted gangster Harsimran, close aide of Goldy Dhillon, deported from Bangkok for fleeing India on fake passport. Faces 23 criminal cases including murder.
Delhi Police arrests wanted gangster deported from Bangkok. Accused threatened witness, demanded Rs 50 lakh to turn hostile. Key details about the international operation.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, suspect in Washington DC shooting, vanished from family two weeks prior. Details emerge about the tragic incident that injured tourists.
Eight tourists and staff trapped mid-air at Anachal sky dining facility due to crane malfunction. Rescue operations successful after 90-minute ordeal. Watch video.