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Uttarakhand CM orders action against illegal foreign nationals and drug mafia
He emphasised public trust, urged police reforms, and demanded improvements in traffic management and data collection for tourism.
Published on Apr 18, 2025 02:48 PM IST
ANI |
'She wants 5 star': American's video of dirty toilet in Indian train sparks row
A video showing a dirty Indian Railways toilet shared by an American tourist went viral, attracting backlash.
Published on Oct 29, 2024 10:37 AM IST
Muskaan Sharma
India’s medical tourism boom: Why foreigners are choosing India for wellness
India is witnessing a surge in medical tourism. Here's why India is the go-to destination for foreigners seeking dental wellness, IVF and mental health care
Published on Sep 07, 2024 12:02 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, New Delhi
Foreigner impresses with fluent Punjabi while ordering tea in viral video. Watch
The foreigner revealed in the viral video that she took Punjabi lessons in one of her classes at her university.
Published on Aug 11, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Foreign tourists shocked as children hang onto e-rickshaw to beg for money
When the foreigners were travelling in an e-rickshaw, they noticed a few children running behind them on the road and asking for some money.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 03:40 PM IST
Vrinda Jain
Portugal introduces work visa requirement for foreign job seekers
Foreigners wishing to work in Portugal must apply for a work visa at Portuguese consulate before entering and follow new regulations approved by the government
Published on Jun 04, 2024 01:57 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Greater Noida: Nigerian national assaulted, police launch probe
While the foreigner did not approach the police with any complaint, police took suo motu cognisance of the matter after the video surfaced
Updated on Apr 21, 2024 06:20 AM IST
HTC
7 foreign students told to vacate hostel, weeks after namaz row in Gujarat
Weeks after namaz row, Gujarat varsity asks 7 foreign students to vacate hostel for overstaying
Published on Apr 07, 2024 04:25 PM IST
PTI |
Drunk, shirtless foreigner tries to bite bike rider's neck in Chennai: Video
The incident in Chennai shocked commuters and pedestrians with many of them shouting in panic, seeing the foreigner's actions.
Published on Apr 02, 2024 06:03 PM IST
Foreigner's India tour video draws attention, netizens have mixed reactions
After a foreigner shared a video of her exploring Delhi, Mumbai and Kerala, it quickly went viral. Her post received tons of mixed reactions.
Published on Mar 22, 2024 08:02 AM IST
Vrinda Jain
Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury issues apology to Derek O'Brien
Adhir Chowdhury today said the Bengal government wasn't giving permissions for events linked to the Congress yatra.
Updated on Jan 26, 2024 08:06 PM IST
Blamed for INDIA bloc's crisis, Adhir Ranjan's ‘foreigner’ remark on TMC MP
Derek O'Brien alleged that Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury was working at the behest of the BJP, and it was because of him that the alliance did not work out in Bengal.
Published on Jan 26, 2024 08:04 AM IST
Spoilers Ahead by Rajeev Masand: A few foreign fumbles
India’s attitude to Hollywood celebrities is a weird mix of reverence and revulsion. Surely we can work out a healthier mix?
Updated on Jul 19, 2023 07:12 PM IST
Yemeni national loses $4,000 in bogus drug search
A 58-year-old Yemeni national was swindled out of $4000 by unidentified persons claiming to be police officers who conducted a fake search for drugs, said police officials
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 02:10 AM IST
U.P. Haj pilgrim numbers grow three times in a year
Over 26,000 residents of Uttar Pradesh will go on Haj this year, more than three times the number from last year, indicating a return to pre-Covid times.
Updated on Apr 04, 2023 11:56 PM IST
HT Correspondent, Lucknow
Noida: 6 foreigners held for duping 'hundreds' of women through dating apps
The accused used dating apps to get in touch with women and identified themselves as doctors residing in countries like the Netherlands and the US among others.
Published on Mar 05, 2023 09:10 PM IST
PTI | | Posted by Shobhit Gupta
Foreigners can also move Indian courts in domestic abuse case, says Madras HC
The husband had contended that he had obtained an ex-parte decree for divorce as well as custody of their adolescent twin boys from the Circuit Court in Farifax County in the USA.
Updated on Feb 03, 2023 03:01 AM IST
Divya Chandrababu, Chennai
10 opulent activities you may enjoy while on a cruise
Even as most people continue to think of foreign destinations when we talk about luxury cruises, fact is that around India too one can experience the best of cruising experience, traversing along the Indian ocean. Here are 10 opulent activities you may enjoy while on a cruise
Updated on Dec 03, 2022 04:14 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Japan mulls scraping daily overseas arrival cap by October
The removal of the 50,000 people-per-day cap alone won’t return Japan’s border to its pre-Covid openness, as non-resident foreigners are also currently required to obtain visas for short-term stays, and may enter for tourism only as part of approved package tours.
Updated on Sep 11, 2022 06:36 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Tokyo governor says Japan should lure more foreign tourists with weak yen
‘Tourism is a big industry in Tokyo, as well as in all Japan, so this is the time to greet more foreign tourists by using this advantage of the depreciation of the yen’: Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike
Updated on Sep 09, 2022 08:54 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Israel issues new travel rules for foreign tourists coming to occupied West Bank
Many of the travel changes in the 90-page document appeared to be largely cosmetic. The US ambassador expressed concern over the rules and critics said they merely entrenched Israel’s 55-year control over the Palestinian population in the territory.
Updated on Sep 05, 2022 04:44 PM IST
AP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Jerusalem
Thailand lures wealthy and talented foreigners with 10-year visa, tax breaks
Top professionals, eligible high net-worth individuals and retirees can start applying online from Thursday to stay for as long as 10 years in Thailand. The government has set the target of attracting one million wealthy or talented foreigners to the country over the next five years
Updated on Sep 01, 2022 09:04 AM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Travel options in India, abroad that pet lovers can consider for pet relocations
Moving with your pets may be psychologically painful, whether you are doing so locally, across the country or internationally by rail, air or road. Here are travel options for pet lovers or pet parents who cannot relocate or travel with their pets due to time constraints or other reasons
Updated on Aug 27, 2022 06:04 PM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Cuba sees surge in foreign tourists, hopes for more Russians
Cuba officials say they are hoping to see more Russian tourists once flights cancelled because of Covid-19 and the Ukraine war are restored this year.
Published on Aug 21, 2022 04:01 PM IST
AFP | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Foreign tourists can apply for RAP and PAP online to visit Sikkim from October
To visit Sikkim foreigners must obtain Restricted Area Permit (RAP) previously known as InnerLine Permit from Sikkim Tourism Officers on the strength of valid Indian Visa. Sikkim CM announced about the online application for RAP and PAP for foreign tourists in his Independence Day speech
Published on Aug 17, 2022 09:02 AM IST
PTI | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Gangtok
Portugal sees spike in foreign tourism, still below pre-pandemic levels
Portugal's hotel association AHP has said that tourism is recovering faster in Portugal than in other European countries, mostly thanks to its location, far from the war ravaging Ukraine and people's perceptions of it as a safe place.
Updated on Jul 14, 2022 07:49 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Lisbon
Spain to relax work permit rules, grant more work visas to foreigners
Labour shortages have been reported in Spain's tourism, agriculture, construction and technology industries and the government intends to grant more temporary visas for sectors that need workers
Updated on Jun 04, 2022 06:41 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Madrid
Japan, wary of foreign 'bad manners', cautiously eases borders to aid tourism
Japan will allow in a limited number of foreign tourists on package tours starting June 10. Last week a few "test tours", mainly of overseas travel agents, started to arrive.
Updated on May 30, 2022 07:02 PM IST
Reuters | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz, Tokyo
Thailand to attract more foreigners by promoting medical tourism post Covid-19
Thailand to promote the country’s medical tourism and health treatment to attract foreign visitors after the Covid-19 pandemic
Updated on May 19, 2022 03:55 PM IST
Bloomberg | | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Foreigners run drug smuggling ring in Himachal, Nigerians top list: Police data
From 2017 to 2021, a total of 72 foreign nationals have been arrested for their involvement in narcotics trade in the hill state. Of these, 36 were Nigerian nationals, followed by 15 from other African countries, 14 Europeans, four Americans, two from the Middle East while one from an Asian country.
Updated on Apr 21, 2022 02:26 AM IST
Gaurav Bisht, Shimla