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Topic: Tourists

Have dustbins inside Himachal’s vehicles helped the waste crisis? It’s a year of Rs 10,000 fine

A vast and varied terrain, coupled with an influx of tourists, has caused a growing waste crisis in the Himalayan state.

Goa, Kerala lose sheen as more foreign tourists pick Maharashtra & Bengal, shows RBI data

RBI data shows 26 states and Union Territories couldn’t regain pre-pandemic foreign tourist footfalls in 2024, but domestic tourism surged 27 percent compared to 2019.

Goa nightclub fire eyewitnesses point to flowerpot crackers & bamboo ceiling—‘inferno in 5 mins’

There were around 200 people in the club, called Birch by Romeo Lane, at the time, eyewitnesses tell ThePrint, adding that the fire was followed by a 'stampede'.

Goa nightclub fire: FIR lodged, owners served notice, CM Sawant orders magisterial inquiry

Among the dead, 14 have been identified as staff members of the nightclub, Birch by Romeo Lane, located in North Goa’s Arpora.

Vance calls Pahalgam attack ‘devastating’, Israeli envoy & foreign minister voice support for India

Two groups of six terrorists opened fire on the tourists visiting Pahalgam's Baisaran valley, killing at least 26 people.

Free visas for Indians from January, policy on research vessels soon, says Sri Lankan FM Vijitha Herath

On final day of a 3-day visit to India, Sri Lankan foreign minister also says that the country could produce electricity for export to India after completion of all projects.

Goa minister says 2023 tourist footfall crossed pre-Covid numbers after X user booked for claiming dip

According to Goa tourism minister, over 86 lakh tourists visited in 2023, and 80.64 lakh in 2019. Entrepreneur booked for X post says ‘can't protect Goa tourism by suppressing criticism'.

Drinking on Dal Lake isn’t just unethical—it snatches freedom, safety from Kashmiri women

Dal Lake is more than a tourist attraction. Kashmiris share a pious and intimate relationship with it.

French tourist dies after falling from high platform at Fatehpur Sikri Fort

A group of tourists from France were taking selfies inside Fatehpur Sikri Fort when the wooden railing broke. The woman fell off 5-foot-high platform, landing on the stone floor.

Soot from research & tourist activity hastening snow melt in Antarctica, finds global study

According to the study, increased human activity is leading to black carbon pollution, contributing to snow melting, a concern as loss of Antarctic ice accelerates global heating.

On Camera

New promo video by PLA Navy is a teaser of China’s deep blue capabilities

Rather than functioning as conventional propaganda, the video operates as a device for interpretation, subtly shaping expectations about future developments in China’s naval trajectory.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

JD Vance worried Pentagon not giving Trump the full picture of the war—The Atlantic report

Vance, originally sceptical about US launching strikes against Iran, is reported to be worried that the US does not have enough interceptors and offensive missiles, something he has raised with Trump.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.