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The executive committee of the Varanasi Nagar Nigam has granted in-principle and conditional consent to allocate two acres of land at Samne Ghat to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), for constructing a cruise terminal, said Varanasi Nagar Nigam public relations officer Sandeep Srivastava.
Lakshadweep administration has simplified tourist permit process by removing key documentation requirements while retaining security checks. In a major move to boost tourism, the Union Territory administration has relaxed several long-standing entry permit rules for domestic travellers, simplifying a process many tourists previously found cumbersome.
Aseem R Mahajan, Additional Secretary (Gulf), Ministry of External Affairs, who is closely monitoring developments in the Gulf, says, “The overall flight situation continues to improve with additional flights operating from the region to various destinations in India.
The Union Cabinet has approved an emergency credit guarantee scheme for the aviation and MSME sectors. It will provide additional credit support to businesses facing liquidity stress due to the West Asia situation, said Ashwini Vaishnaw, Information & Broadcasting Minister.
VFS Global, in consortium with WE Excel Software Pvt. Ltd., has won a five-year contract from the Inspector General of Registration (IGR) and Controller of Stamps under the Government of Maharashtra, to launch 60 state-of-the-art Model Sub-Registrar Offices (SROs) across the state in a phased manner to streamline and digitally transform property registration into a fast, transparent, and citizen-centric system.
Andhra Pradesh Forest Department will introduce eco-friendly night stay facilities at Kambalakonda Wildlife Sanctuary in Visakhapatnam under the Nagar Van Yojana.
Rekha Gupta, Chief Minister, Delhi, said the city will be repositioned as a tourism destination rather than a transit hub.
Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister for Culture and Tourism, addressing the Moatsu Festival in Nagaland, said tourism rooted in tradition can transform communities.
With the launch of Mozambique’s digital E-visa access for 183 countries, the destination is gearing up to cater to modern travel sensibilities by showcasing authenticity, exclusivity, and sustainability.
Welcoming the Government of India’s push to operationalise the Hub and Spoke aviation model, Air India announced that it is preparing to launch international connectivity from Varanasi under this model. “This is a transformative step for Indian aviation,” said Campbell Wilson, Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, Air India.
Indian skies brimming with opportunities, nation to add 50 more airports in 5 years: Ram Mohan Naidu
Highlighting the growing opportunities in the aviation sector, Ram Mohan Naidu, Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA), said, “Indian skies are today brimming with opportunities. In the next 5 years, India’s aviation landscape will be leaping ahead with 50 more airports, Indian carriers inducting around 500 more aircraft and major Indian airports evolving into transit hubs through our Hub & Spoke Policy.”
India’s DGCA has tightened regulations for foreign airlines, allowing suspension or revocation of licences for safety lapses.