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India News | Lord Jagannath Returns to Main Temple After Rath Yatra
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
Puri, Jul 8 (PTI) Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Lord Jagannath on Tuesday returned to the 12th-century shrine here through a ritual called 'Niladri Bije', 12 days after the start of the annual Rath Yatra. Niladri Bije ritual marks the...
Travel Food Services IPO subscribed 14% on second day
ETHospitalityWorld.com
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July 8, 2025
The initial public offering (IPO) of Travel Food Services witnessed a 14 percent subscription by 10:37 am on the second day of bidding, Tuesday. Despite a tepid overall response so far, retail investors showed relatively higher interest compared...
Chinese man held in Italy on US warrant claims mistaken identity
Yahoo News
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MILAN (Reuters) -A Chinese man arrested in Italy on a U.S. warrant over alleged industrial espionage has opposed extradition, claiming he is a victim of mistaken identity, his lawyer said on Tuesday. Xu Zewei, a 33-year-old IT manager at a...
India News | Dreamliner Among Safest Aircraft, over 1100 in Use Worldwide, Air India Officials Tell Parliamentary Panel
Latestly
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July 8, 2025
New Delhi [India], July 8 (ANI): Members at a meeting of Parliament's Public Accounts Committee (PAC) on Tuesday expressed concern over air safety and surge in price of air tickets from Srinagar to other cities after the Pahalgam terror attack and...
Tourists issued warning over 'rip-off' wine scam taking over European holiday hotspots
Daily Mail
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July 8, 2025
A sneaky wine scam is making a comeback in bars and restaurants across popular European holiday destinations, with experts warning it could cost unsuspecting tourists far more than just their money. Wine 'repotting' involves staff quietly...
Travel + Leisure Readers’ Favorite Hotels in India of 2025
AOL
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This year’s top hotels in India, as voted by Travel + Leisure readers, exemplify the extravagant aesthetics and luxurious service that make the country’s hospitality industry one of the best in the world. Readers clearly have no problem picking...
China welcomes tourists with expanded visa-free entry for 74 countries
Daily Times
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July 8, 2025
BEIJING – China has rolled out its most relaxed visa policy yet, now allowing citizens from 74 countries to enter without a visa for up to 30 days. This major shift aims to revive tourism and strengthen China’s global image following years of...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 5 Favorite Hotels in Istanbul of 2025
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Travel + Leisure readers once again showed their loyalty to trusted hotel brands—from Raffles to The Ritz-Carlton. In this year’s World’s Best Awards survey, the top five city hotels in Istanbul were all from luxury chains, a trend we saw in the...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 3 Favorite Hotels in Berlin of 2025
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Cutting-edge architecture, 24-hour nightlife, a legendary art scene, and world-class hotels: The German capital is holding its own as one of Europe’s most alluring travel destinations, with trendy new properties cropping up in and around the...
Travel + Leisure Readers' 3 Favorite Hotels in Seattle of 2025
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Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle Fairmont Olympic Hotel, Seattle as seen from above.Seattle, Washington, has always been the place to find that perfect Pacific Northwest cozy feeling. It's also the spot to discover new music and a spectacular...
Travel + Leisure Readers' Favorite Cities and Islands in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific of 2025
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In what other part of the world do global cities and remote island nations have such strong ties? The vast, diverse area of Oceania encompasses large islands like Australia, New Zealand, and New Guinea, but it’s also home to more than 10,000...
Travel + Leisure Readers’ 5 Favorite City Hotels in Australia and New Zealand
AOL
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Visiting Australia and New Zealand often involves flying into the countries’ largest airports: Sydney and Auckland, respectively. Fortunately, these hubs are not only gateways to their countries writ large, but to thriving urban centers with...
Travel + Leisure Readers’ 5 Favorite San Francisco Hotels of 2025
AOL
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An iconic American city in every way, San Francisco is in the midst of a big 2025. It’s welcoming the Counterculture Museum at Haight and Ashbury, converting an oceanfront highway into the idyllic Sunset Dunes park, and adding a picnic meadow and...
Across China: Rural China embraces lifestyle-focused green tourism
Xinhua News Agency
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GUIZHOU, July 8 (Xinhua) -- Over the past five years, Yang Chenglan, a 39-year-old entrepreneur of Dong ethnicity living in southwest China's mountainous region, has transformed her business from trading brocade cloth and traditional garments to...
VIDEO: Anemoi unveils state-of-the-art rotor sail production facility in China
Marine Log
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July 8, 2025
Written by Nick Blenkey Anemoi rotor sails in final assembly at its new Jingjiang, China, rotor sail production facility, strategically located along the Yangtze River for efficient delivery and installation. [Photo: Anemoi] With demand for wind...
7 stunning waterfalls in India to explore this monsoon
The Economic Times
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July 8, 2025
Explore 7 of the most stunning waterfalls in India, from the majestic Jog Falls to the misty Nohkalikai. These natural wonders promise breathtaking views and unforgettable travel experiences. Jog Falls, Karnataka Height: 830 ft One of India’s...
After ‘Ferocious’ Typhon Missile System, U.S. ‘Rattles’ China With 1st Time F-35 Deployment In Philippines
The Eurasian Times
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July 8, 2025
The Philippines is rapidly emerging as a frontline state in the US-China rivalry in the Indo-Pacific, with Washington deploying its latest weapons systems in the country, which is part of the first island chain — the strategic archipelagos in East...
70 countries will be able to visit China without visa!
India Herald
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China has relaxed its visa policies to promote tourism in its country. With this step, a huge increase in the number of foreign tourists is being seen in china in the coming days. After relaxing China's visa policies, citizens of 74 countries can...
How One Luxury Brand Is Designing The Future Of Immersive Travel
Forbes
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Luxury used to be about the big and the bold. Today, it's about the intimate, the thoughtful, and the highly curated. No brand embodies that shift better than Tauck, a family-owned luxury travel company that's quietly shaped the high-end group...
Secretaries’ Summit: Centre eyes tourism expansion, highlights J&K untapped potential
The Hindu Business Line
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July 8, 2025
Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat addressing the National Tourism Secretaries’ Conference in Srinagar on Sunday India aims to expand its tourism sector as part of its effort to become a developed nation, Tourism Minister Gajendra Singh...