Why dismantling India's polio network could invite the virus back

Eleven years after India wiped out polio, a public health victory that once seemed impossible, the country stands at a crossroads. The government's reported plan to gradually shut down the National Polio Surveillance Network (NPSN) has unsettled...

India, China hold fresh talks on management of border's western section amid slow thaw in ties

India and China have held a fresh round of border talks aimed at strengthening communication and reducing tensions along the western section of their disputed frontier. Both sides agreed to maintain “active and in-depth dialogue” through military...

Chinese tourists stream back to Quảng Ninh province

Rajnath Singh to push India-ASEAN defence ties at 12th ADMM-Plus in Malaysia

New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will depart for Kuala Lumpur to attend the 12th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting Plus (ADMM-Plus), scheduled to be held in Malaysia on November 1, the Ministry of Defence said in...

IntrCity SmartBus lands $30M at $140M valuation to deepen its grip on India’s intercity travel market

IntrCity SmartBus, a tech-enabled intercity bus platform in India, has raised $30 million in funding to expand its network across smaller cities and towns in the South Asian nation. The all-equity Series D round, led by A91 Partners, values the...

India condemns ‘blinkered’ UN report, rejects Myanmar refugee claim

Refuting a UN report on Myanmar's human rights situation, which claimed that following the Pahalgam terrorist attack, displaced persons from the country have come under severe pressure in India, New Delhi dubbed the report as a "blinkered...

Inside Cadogan’s Reinvention of London’s Sloane Street as a Global Retail Destination

For almost 250 years, Sloane Street has been a cultural and commercial anchor at the heart of Chelsea, London. Property manager, investor and developer Cadogan, which operates across Chelsea’s Duke of York Square, Sloane Street, Pavilion Road and...

India and Russia reaffirm commitment to elevate defence cooperation

5th Meeting of the Working Group on Military Cooperation of India-Russia Inter-Governmental Commission on Military & Military Technical Cooperation (IRIGC-M&MTC) held in New Delhi (Image Credit: X/@HQ_IDS_India) New Delhi/Moscow, Oct 29 (IANS)...

China just shattered EV limits, unveils tech that could power cars for 800 miles on one charge

Chinese automakers have launched a next-generation solid-state battery that analysts believe could reshape the landscape of electric vehicles. The cutting-edge technology offers twice the energy density of existing lithium-ion models, offering...

Luxury Escapes reveals most popular hotels for 2025 as booked by travel advisors

Luxury Escapes has revealed its most popular hotels for 2025 as booked by travel advisors via the Agent Hub platform. A data deep dive has shown that out of the top five properties booked across Agent Hub, two are in Bali, one is in Fiji, one is...

When global seas are rough, India can be a steady power house: PM

MUMBAI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday exhorted global investors to take bets on the Indian shipping sector, saying that at a time when the global seas are rough, India has the capability of becoming the steady power house of the world....

Zhangjiajie travel guide: What not to do on your first trip

Lesson: It’s okay to ask about what you’re eating. And when in doubt, stick to known Hunan classics like spicy smoked pork. 2. I froze on the glass bridge I arrived at the Zhangjiajie Glass Bridge full of confidence. At 430m long and hanging 300m...

South Korea's Kospi hit record high, Japan's Nikkei 225 falls after US Fed's rate cut move

Asian markets today: Asian markets showed a mixed trend on Thursday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell signaled that a rate cut in December was far from certain. South Korea’s Kospi hit record high on Thursday, opened 1.37 per cent...

India-China flights resume, but trust deficit remains intractable

(TibetanReview.net, Oct28’25) – China has described the resumption of direct flight services between it and India on Oct 26 after a gap of more than five years as a ‘positive step’ and a ‘very important day’ for bilateral relations, marking...

Events held across China to mark Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration

(Xinhua) 10:30, October 30, 2025 BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- Various events have been held to mark the restoration of Taiwan to China in 1945 since the country designated Oct. 25 as the Commemoration Day of Taiwan's Restoration. On the very day...

VNAT explores sustainable community tourism potential in Dong Van–Tuyen Quang

VNAT famtrip evaluates community-based tourism opportunities in ethnic minority areas, focusing on cultural preservation, environment, and local economic benefits. From October 26–30, the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (VNAT) organized a...

Vietnam ramps up to attract int'l tourists during peak travel season

Hanoi (VNA) - Despite the peak travel season, challenges from current natural disasters are hindering Vietnam from reaching its ambitious goal of welcoming 25 million foreign visitors in 2025. This demands stronger efforts, timely policies, and...

India’s Luggage Industry to Hit ₹267 Billion by 2028: Report

India’s luggage market is set to hit ₹267 billion by 2028, growing 12% annually, driven by rising travel, higher incomes, and premiumization. Smart luggage, e-commerce, and branded products are fueling the sector’s next growth wave. New Delhi...

PM takes a swipe at media, defends recent travels schedule

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has defended his recent travel schedule, saying the media either thinks he should "do more" or "do less" overseas visits. The Prime Minister faced the Australian press pack on Thursday in Seoul, talking up APEC’s...

India emerging as global maritime powerhouse, says PM Modi

Daijiworld Media Network - New Delhi Mumbai, Oct 29: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday highlighted the rapid transformation of India’s maritime sector, calling it one of the key drivers of the nation’s growth and global standing....