Saying international footfall at Indian tourist spots will increase if domestic traffic increased, Prime Minister Modi called on Indians to travel more within the country
Even as local businesses get a financial boost, mobs of travelers strain infrastructures of cities that were never built to handle so many human bodies.
Tiger census underlines the challenges reserves face – man-animal conflicts, dearth of buffer zones, staff shortage & inadequate compensation for villagers.
In a bit of a return to pre-9/11 days, US airports are allowing people beyond security checkpoints so they can meet arriving relatives or just hang out.
At least 11 people, including three Indians, have died on the Mount Everest this year with overcrowding at the highest peak proving to be a major concern.
The reach and impact of influencers are so significant that even politicians such as Prime Minister Narendra Modi have recognised their value—the National Creators Award is proof.
Economists say there are weaknesses in India’s GDP data. But statisticians claim the accusations are based on flawed understanding, saying while GDP has problems, the economists are looking in the wrong places.
Both the governments expressed their commitment to strengthening their maritime cooperation to strengthen the maritime safety and security framework in the region.
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