NEW DELHI: India is aiming to get 10 crore foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) by 2047, which will contribute 10% to the country’s theme expected GDP of $30 trillion. This is the aim set by Federation of Associations in Indian Tourism and Hospitality (FAITH), the apex policy body of India’s tourism sector. FAITH chairman Puneet Chhatwal…
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Monday reiterated PM Modi’s call to step down spending on imports and help the country save foreign exchange. This comes as the Middle East conflict is showing no signs of cooling down and its impact ripples through global economy.Speaking at the CII Annual Business Summit 2026 in New Delhi, minister…
MUMBAI: With the rupee under pressure, the RBI has rolled back an earlier move to give exporters more time to bring in export proceeds from Oct 2026. In Jan, the RBI had allowed exporters 15 months from the date of shipment or invoice to realise and repatriate the proceeds from Oct. The Sept amendment retains…
Bailey Quinn Frank along with the top winners of the 2026 Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Credit: Society for Science) On October 27, Society for Science and Thermo Fisher Scientific named the winners of the Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (Thermo Fisher JIC) at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. The top prize, the…
Horoscope Today: Read daily horoscope predictions for August 1, 2026. Know all about the astrological events and influences that will be affecting each of the 12 zodiac signs. Our astrologer has analyzed the movements of the planets and the alignment of the stars to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date horoscope predictions for the…
Google Gemini introduces free JEE Main mock tests, says CEO Sundar Pichai Google has rolled out full-length practice tests for the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main on its Gemini platform, which was announced by CEO Sundar Pichai. In a social media post on January 29, 2026, the IIT Kharagpur alumnus showed his excitement about the…
Trailer launched with laughs; Akshay shares fave veiled selfie at Chomu Palace: “Unhone… beauty of Rajasthan.” Fans nostalgic: “OG BB duo back!” Plot: Wedding at haunted palace with Tabu, Paresh Rawal. Releases April 17. Priyadarshan and Akshay Kumar make their horror-comedy comeback after a span of 14 years with ‘Bhooth Bangla’. The trailer finally launched…
Ishan Kishan and KL Rahul (BCCI Photo) TimesofIndia.com in Dharamsala: The injuries to Virat Kohli and Hardik Pandya have left coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shubman Gill with several questions to answer as India’s road to the 2027 ODI World Cup begins on Saturday at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket Association (HPCA) Stadium in Dharamsala, where…
TISS reschedules annual convocation for Aug 22, announces reimbursement for student losses MUMBAI: After abruptly cancelling its annual convocation just two days before the scheduled ceremony last weekend, the Tata Institute of Social Sciences (TISS) has rescheduled the event for Aug 22. In another mail, the institute has asked students to submit their reimbursement claims…
Australia’s Nic Maddinson is bowled on day one of the first cricket test match between South Africa and Australia. (AP Photo) Nic Maddinson’s return to Test cricket after nearly a decade got off to a disastrous start as the Australia opener endured a 33-ball duck against South Africa in the first Test at Kingsmead, Durban,…
