First roads, then votes: Tribals in Visakhapatnam protest by travelling on horses The tribals of Madrebu village of Anantgiri Mandal in Visakhapatnam district staged a protest by travelling on horses through the forests to demand road facilities to their villages on Sunday. The protesters warned that they would boycott voting on May 13 unless the government addresses their transportation needs. It is alleged that the figures show that crores of funds have been spent for the Adivasis, but the dev

Blinken to travel to Guatemala on Tuesday, US State Dept says U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Guatemala on Tuesday to lead a delegation to the a ministerial meeting of the Los Angeles Declaration on Migration and Protection, the State Department said on Sunday. Blinken will meet with Guatemalan President Bernardo Arevalo and other leaders to discuss enforcement, migration management and refugee integration, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said in a statement.

Embassy of India in Beijing facilitates first meeting between Indian students impacted by COVID-19 travel restrictions and Chinese university representatives The Indian Embassy here has held its first interactive session with the Indian students who suffered the most during the three-year COVID-19 period following Chinas visa bans prolonging their academic periods for several years. Around 80 old and new students from more than 13 Chinese universities took part in the welcome and interaction cer

Top US Treasury official to travel to Singapore, Malaysia to discuss sanctions The U.S. Treasury Department's top sanctions official will travel to Singapore and Malaysia next week, a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, as Washington seeks to combat funding for Iran and its proxy groups as well as evasion of its sanctions on Russia. The source, speaking on condition of anonymity, said there has been an uptick in money moving to Iran and its proxies, including Hamas, through the Malaysi

China travel surges for May holiday but consumers remain wary Travel by rail and car across China surged on Wednesday, the first day of a major public holiday, as consumers remained focused on keeping expenses down in a challenged economy. In the run-up to the five-day holiday that began with May Day, domestic airline fares were falling and forecasts suggested more travelers were opting to drive rather than fly, or had booked early to save. Travel of all kinds has rebounded since China lifted st

US Secretary of State to travel to Jordan and Israel State Dept WASHINGTON, April 28 (Reuters) - U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will expand his trip to the Middle East and continue onto Jordan and Israel after visiting Saudi Arabia, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Sunday. In a statement, Miller said Blinken will focus on the effort to secure a ceasefire in Gaza that will see the release of hostages and ensure humanitarian aid into the enclave continues or increases.

US State Secretary Blinken to travel to Saudi Arabia next week U.S. Secretary for State Antony Blinken will visit Saudi Arabia on Monday and Tuesday to meet with regional partners and discuss efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and the release of Israeli hostages, the State Department said on Saturday. He will discuss the recent increase in humanitarian assistance being delivered to Gaza and underscore the importance of ensuring that increase is sustained, the State Department said in a state

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Argentina foreign minister to travel to China this month Argentine Foreign Minister Diana Mondino will travel to China at the end of the month to tout investment opportunities in the Latin American nation, the ministry said on Tuesday. Mondino will also meet with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi to discuss issues of bilateral interest, the ministry said in a statement without detailing further.

Indian Travelers Embrace Spirituality, Driving Surge in Spiritual Destination Searches Indians are travelling more frequently, with searches for spiritual destinations like Ayodhya, Ujjain and Badrinath soaring, according to a report unveiled on Monday. The MakeMyTrip India Travel Trends Report, which dives into travel behaviours based on insights from its base of over 100 million active annual users, reveals that since 2019, there has been a 25 per cent increase in the number of people taking m

Mira Kapoor's candid response to Shahid's leaked travel itinerary goes viral Bollywood actor Shahid Kapoor's wife Mira Kapoor has shared her candid response to a travel itinerary of the 'Teri Baaton Mein Aisa Uljha Jiya' star that surfaced on social media recently. The leaked iternary revealing details of Shahid Kapoor's upcoming travel plans soon found itself being shared across various social media platforms. Scheduled to jet off to destinations including Delhi, Tokyo, Sydney, New York, Paris,

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken to travel to China from April 24 to 26 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to China next week, which officials said is part of the plan of the Biden Administration to responsibly manage the US-China relationship by strengthening lines of communication to reduce the risk of miscalculation and conflict. The China visit by Blinken comes after a series of highest-level interactions between the two countries, including the phone call between the Presi

Emirates suspends check-in travelling with onward connections through Dubai Emirates said on Friday it is suspending check-in for all customers in its network travelling with onward connections through Dubai until 2359 GMT on April 19. Emirates, one of the world's biggest international airlines, added that customers travelling to Dubai as their final destination may check-in and travel as usual.

US has imposed additional travel restrictions on Iranian foreign minister's delegation, says State Dept The United States has imposed additional travel restrictions on the delegation of Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahianin while he visits New York for meetings at the United Nations, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters on Thursday. The restrictions permit the delegation to move only within a two-block radius of UN headquarters, between the UN and Iran's

Travelers profit misses estimates on hit from catastrophe losses Travelers Companies missed first-quarter profit estimates on Wednesday as severe storms in the United States drove up its catastrophe losses, sending shares of the insurance bellwether down nearly 8%. For years, extreme weather activity has troubled the insurance industry, which is liable to pay for damages caused by such events. Global insured losses from natural catastrophes in the first quarter were estimated to be $20 billion,

Travelers' profit jumps on investment gains, underwriting strength Travelers Companies' first-quarter profit rose 13%, driven by higher investment income and strong underwriting that offset a hit from a jump in catastrophe losses, the insurance bellwether said on Wednesday. Insurers are reaping the benefits of firming hopes of a soft landing, and wage growth in a still-tight labor market that has ensured job security. Individuals and businesses are reviving spending on their insurance policies,

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators block traffic into Chicago airport, causing headaches for travellers Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked a freeway leading to three Chicago O'Hare International Airport terminals Monday morning, temporarily stopping vehicle traffic into one of the nation's busiest airports and causing headaches for travellers. Protesters linked arms and blocked lanes of Interstate 190 around 7 am, a demonstration they said was part of a global economic blockade to free Palestine,

Over 2 crore people travelled by Vande Bharat trains since launch in 2019: Railways Vande Bharat trains, India's maiden semi-high speed rail service, have carried more than two crore passengers till March 31 this year since the first set of two trains was flagged off between Delhi and Varanasi on February 15, 2019, officials said Monday. The railways on Monday celebrated 171 years of existence as the first train ran on this day in 1853 between Mumbai and Thane. The officials said the railways' j

Canada warns citizens against all travel to Israel and Gaza Canada has warned citizens to avoid all travel to Israel, Gaza and the West Bank, upgrading its risk assessment of the region due to the increased threat of attacks on Israeli territory. Foreign Minister Melanie Joly posted a statement on social media site X late on Friday and said Canadians already in the area should consider leaving by commercial means. With a heightened risk of attacks on Israeli territory, the regional security situ

2020 Delhi riot case: Delhi court modifies bail condition for ex-Congress councillor Ishrat Jahan, allows travel within India Delhi's Karkardooma Court modified the condition related to travel in an order granting bail to advocate and former Congress Councillor Ishrat Jahan. She is accused in two Delhi riots cases. After the modification, she can travel within India. Additional Sessions Judge Sameer Bajpai modified the travel condition to the extent that she shall not leave the country without p

Indian foreign ministry advises against travel to Iran, Israel India has advised its citizens against traveling to Iran and Israel until further notice in view of the prevailing situation in the region, the foreign ministry said on Friday. It said Indians in the two countries should observe utmost precautions about their safety and restrict their movements to the minimum.

Pope will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Singapore in longest trip of papacy Pope Francis will visit Indonesia, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and Singapore in September, the Vatican announced Friday, confirming the longest trip of Francis' papacy that is sure to test his health, stamina and mobility. The Vatican confirmed the September 2-13 visit, saying the 87-year-old pope would visit Jakarta, Indonesia; Port Moresby and Vanimo, Papua New Guinea; Dili, East Timor; and Sin

Pope to travel to Indonesia, Singapore, Timor-Leste and Papua New Guinea on Sept. 2-13 Pope Francis will travel to Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and Singapore during Sept. 2-13, the Vatican said on Friday. Francis will be Jakarta on Sept. 3-6, Port Moresby and Vanimo on Sept. 6-9, Dili on Sep. 9-11, and Singapore on Sept. 11-13 September, a statement said. Vietnam, which had been suggested by the pope and Vatican officials as a possible destination during the Asia trip, was not mentio

US considers easing warnings for Americans traveling to China The U.S. is considering easing advisories against its citizens traveling to China, Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said on Tuesday, acknowledging concerns that the warnings may have curtailed exchanges between Americans and Chinese people. Campbell made the comment at an event hosted by the non-profit National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. He added that the large number of Chinese economic migrants coming to the U.S. was

Airline ticket prices surge by 20-25% due to Vistara challenges and increased travel demand Travellers will have to shell out more for domestic flights this summer season, with airfares surging 20-25 per cent amid Vistara flight cancellations and strong air travel demand, according to industry experts. At a time when peak summer travel period is round the corner, the airline industry is grappling with challenges in scaling up capacity to match demand and are even using larger aircraft on domesti

EU Council chief travels to Romania for talks on agenda for future with other bloc leaders European Council President Charles Michel travelled to Romania's capital on Wednesday for talks with several European Union country leaders on the bloc's so-called strategic agenda to address goals for the next five-year period. Michel arrived in Bucharest at the presidential Cotroceni Palace where he was hosted by Romanian President Klaus Iohannis. The informal meetings, which are periodically held in dif

Delhi HC disposes of PIL, seeking direction for data confidentiality for travel companies; suggests to move representation before Centre The Delhi High Court on Wednesday disposed of Public Interest Litigation (PIL), seeking direction to the Centre to take steps to ensure data confidentiality for the travel companies, suggesting that the petitioner make a representation before the authorities concerned. The bench of Justice Manmohan and Justice Manmeet Pritam Singh Arora stated that the petition

MakeMyTrip, STB ink partnership to promote Singapore to Indian travellers Online travel service provider, MakeMyTrip Ltd on Tuesday said it has entered into a partnership with Singapore Tourism Board for promoting Singapore as a key destination to Indian travellers. The two partners have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a year-long strategic partnership to boost travel to Singapore, MakeMyTrip said in a statement. Under the MoU, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and MakeMyTrip will emb

Pakistan-China border reopens for travel, trade after four months closure After a four-month closure due to severe winter conditions, the Pakistan-China Khunjarab border has reopened, facilitating commercial and tourist activities, The Nation reported. According to the bilateral agreement, the border closure typically lasts from December 1 to March 31 each year, owing to cold weather and heavy snowfall. According to The Nation, the reopening of this border crossing is expected to boost bilateral

White House's Sullivan traveling to Saudi Arabia for talks with MBS White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan plans to travel to Saudi Arabia this week for talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman amid a U.S. push for progress toward normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. Talks on normalization had been put on ice in the immediate aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack by Palestinian Hamas fighters on southern Israel and Israel's subsequent assault on Hamas-ruled Gaza, but c

US President Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday after bridge collapse U.S. President Joe Biden will travel to Baltimore on Friday following last week's deadly collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, White House spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre said. The steel truss bridge collapsed early on Tuesday, killing six road workers, when a massive container ship lost power and crashed into a support pylon. Much of the span fell into the Patapsco River, blocking the Port of Baltimore's shipping ch

Romania and Bulgaria partially join Europe's Schengen travel zone, but checks at land borders remain Romania and Bulgaria partially joined Europe's ID-check-free travel zone on Sunday, marking a new step in the two countries' integration with the European Union. After years of negotiations to join the so-called Schengen area, there is now free access for travellers arriving by air or sea. Land border checks will remain in place, however, due to opposition primarily from Austria, which has long b

Brazil's top court denies Bolsonaro's request for passport return to travel to Israel Brazil's Supreme Court has denied a request by former president Jair Bolsonaro's lawyers that his passport be returned to him so that he can travel to Israel, according to an official document released here. Bolsonaro's lawyers said in a statement on Thursday that Israel's prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu had invited Bolsonaro to an event in May, and requested the Supreme Court to restore his passport. It is a

Kyrgyzstan urges citizens to limit travel to Russia Kyrgyzstan's foreign ministry has urged citizens of the Central Asian nation to put off unnecessary travel to Russia after a deadly shooting that was blamed on migrants from the region. The developments have increased existing anti-immigrant sentiment in Russia, especially towards migrant labourers from the predominantly Muslim countries of Central Asia. A Kyrgyzstan-born man was remanded in pre-trial custody by a Russian court on Tuesday, accu

German foreign minister to travel to Middle East on Sunday German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock will travel to the Middle East on Sunday, she told the Bundestag lower house of parliament on Thursday. Since the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel by Hamas, Baerbock has visited the region six times and she said she would go again on Sunday to do everything possible to find a solution.

Raj: Woman stages kidnapping, seeks Rs 30 lakh ransom from parents to fund abroad travel A 21-year-old woman who her parents feared had been abducted for a ransom of Rs 30 lakh faked her kidnapping to raise money to travel abroad, police here said on Wednesday. Kavya, who is yet to be traced, spent only three days last year in Kota, where her mother had left her to stay in a hostel and take coaching classes. The woman had been sending pictures and messages to dupe her parents into believing that

New Zealand will travel to Pakistan for five-match T20I series in April Ahead of the T20 World Cup, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday announced that New Zealand will travel to the country for a five-match 20-over series. The series will take place between April 18 to 27, with the Kiwis arriving in Pakistan on April 14 for sufficient training and practice sessions ahead of the T20 World Cup which will start in June. In the last 17 months, this will be the Black Caps' third visit to Pa

A 93-year-old Greek grandmother's scarves travel to children in need In her tiny Athens apartment, 93-year-old Ioanna Matsouka has knit thousands of brightly coloured scarves for children in need from Greece to Ukraine - and she has no plans to quit just yet. Until I die, I will be knitting, Matsouka said. Her knitting needles clicked through her expert fingers, her nails painted red. It brings me joy to share them. Since she took up knitting in the 1990s, Matsouka has easily made over 3,000 sca

Kerala focusing on creating holistic tourism experience for travellers: Senior official The Kerala government is focusing on creating a holistic tourism experience for travellers visiting the southern state, which is known for offering a variety of attractions, a senior official said on Thursday. Kerala Tourism participated in the ITB Berlin, a mega international travel industry exhibition, with this objective in mind, he said. The three-day travel trade show was held in Germany's capital from M

China to offer visa-free travel to travellers from six countries China will offer visa-free travel to nationals from Switzerland, Ireland, Hungary, Austria, Belgium and Luxembourg from March 14, foreign minister Wang Yi said on Thursday.