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Wednesday, October 22, 2025
TopicMinistry of Tourism

Topic: Ministry of Tourism

India still attracting fewer foreign tourists than it was pre-pandemic even as NRI arrivals soar

While NRI arrivals crossed 2019 levels according to tourism ministry’s report, experts say govt must focus on foreign tourists as they are the main spenders amid international travellers.

PM Modi vows to boost India’s tourism infrastructure

In a post on X(formerly Twitter) the PM emphasised the economic and cultural benefits of tourism.

Uttarakashi DM is drafting safety rules—9 trekkers didn’t have to die for govt to wake up

The string of trekking tragedies in Uttarakhand highlights a concerning trend of inexperienced people being lured by social media into serious outdoor activities.

India launches ‘Cool Summers of India’ campaign to attract Middle Eastern tourists

The campaign aims to highlight the lesser-known destinations of the country like hill resorts, including the Himalayas.

India launches campaign at Dubai mart to attract summer tourists

Move to highlight lesser-known destinations & strengthen India's presence in Middle East tourism market.

Less than 50% of 46 projects sanctioned under tourism ministry’s PRASHAD scheme completed in 10 yrs

Parliamentary panel had in report tabled last year expressed concern over delay in completion of projects sanctioned under tourism ministry's PRASHAD scheme.

Hampi is up for adoption, to get world-class makeover: Tourism minister Alphons

At ThePrint's Off the Cuff event, tourism minister K.J. Alphons spoke on a range of issues, from women’s safety in India to the CBI raids in West Bengal.

Modi govt wants to promote India as ‘safest’ destination for the solo woman traveller

As India gets international bad press for the Kathua and Unnao cases, tourism ministry is tasked with changing its image as a country where women are unsafe.

On Camera

Pakistan can’t bend Taliban with bombs. It must stop the Yemen-isation of Durand Line

This confrontation looks subcontracted—escalation to re-establish Pakistan's indispensability to outside capitals while squeezing Afghanistan back under an old paradigm.

What’s keeping homegrown consulting firms from taking on Big 4? Here’s what ICAI chief has to say

Institute of Chartered Accountants of India president Charanjot Singh Nanda, a stakeholder in govt's plans to promote home-grown consulting firms, speaks on what is holding back domestic firms.

From battle of wits and daring air strikes to artillery fury, new details emerge of Operation Sindoor

Fresh details of operation conducted by IAF, Army have come out in gazette notification giving citations of those who were awarded Vir Chakra for their bravery.

CJI, IPS, IAS & Homebound: A wake-up call 75 years in the making

Education, reservations, govt jobs are meant to bring equality and dignity. That we are a long way from that is evident in the shoe thrown at the CJI and the suicide of Haryana IPS officer. The film Homebound has a lesson too.