India's rise in the global sports arena got a fresh stamp of approval at the Asian Games 2023. The Indian contingent achieved its highest-ever medal tally at the Games with four and a half days of action still to go at the 19th edition in Hangzhou. Their previous best was 70 medals in the last edition of the Asian Games in Jakarta, Indonesia in 2018. They took their overall medal tally to 71 on Wednesday in the current edition by adding two more medals in the first half of the day.-hindustantimes,com
Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly on Tuesday said that the country wants "private talks with India to resolve a diplomatic dispute" over the killing of Khalistan terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar, Reuters reported. “We are in contact with the government of India. We take Canadian diplomats' safety very seriously and we will continue to engage privately because we think diplomatic conversations are best when they remain private," Reuters quoted Joly as saying to reporters.-ndtv.com
President Joe Biden wants the US House of Representatives to swiftly choose a new speaker after Republican Kevin McCarthy was axed by his own party, the White House said Tuesday."Because the urgent challenges facing our nation will not wait, he hopes the House will quickly elect a speaker," Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said in a statement.-ndtv.com
Bedbugs have gone from being a subject of potential derision to a contentious political issue in France, with aghast citizens reporting seeing bedbugs. The French government said Tuesday it would host emergency meetings this week to examine surging numbers of reported bedbug cases, which are being increasingly seen as a major potential public health problem.
The Canadian allegations regarding India's involvement in the killing of a pro-Khalistan leader are “serious” and need to be investigated fully, the White House has said.Hardeep Singh Nijjar, the chief of the banned Khalistan Tiger Force (KTF), was killed in Surrey, British Columbia on June 18. India had designated Nijjar as a terrorist in 2020.-ndtv.com
The Indian Railways is finally set to introduce Vande Bharat sleeper coaches, with the Union Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, sharing images of the concept train coaches on the microblogging site Koo. The new trains are expected to roll out by 2024 and will provide a faster and more comfortable travel experience for passengers."Concept Train by Vande Bharat (sleeper version) Coming soon... early 2024, the minister wrote on Koo.-ndtv.com
A cloudburst triggered a flash flood in North Sikkim on Wednesday after the water levels of the Teesta River rose to an alarming level overnight, authorities said. The cloudburst occurred over Lhonak Lake in North Sikkim leading to the flooding of the Teesta River which flows through Sikkim and West Bengal.After water was released from the Chungthang dam, the river swelled up to 15 to 20 feet high.-ndtv.com
India's tourism sector, which was severely hit by the Covid pandemic, has finally witnessed an impressive comeback this year, according to a report by talent platform foundit [formerly Monster (APAC & ME)] As per the data from foundit, India's tourism sector witnessed a 44% surge in talent demand annually in August 2023.-livemint.com
As the world observes World Tourism Day under the theme of ‘Tourism and Green Investments,’ it’s an opportune moment to reflect on the evolution of India’s hospitality sector and the critical role it plays in fostering responsible tourism. At the helm of this transformation, stands the rise of heritage luxury hospitality, a trend that signifies the marriage of opulence and environmental consciousness.-hotelierindia.com
As the year-end festivities approach, Agoda has unveiled its list of the most affordable travel destinations for Christmas and New Year's Eve celebrations across the Asia-Pacific region. Among the budget-friendly options, Goa in India has emerged as the most economical tourist hotspot, with an average room rate of INR 7,621 between December 22 and December 31.- https://bwhotelier.businessworld.in/
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