₹100cr for Pratap Circuit: Kumari

Udaipur: Deputy CM and tourism minister Diya Kumari said on Friday that the state govt has earmarked Rs 100 crore for Pratap Tourist Circuit, which will include all sites associated with the 16th-century king. tnn

Squirrel-sparked short circuit damages crop, farmer gets Rs 21.4L

The Karnataka State Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has directed Hubli Electricity Supply Company to compensate a Bagalkot farmer Rs 21,07,800 after a fire caused by a squirrel on an overhead electric wire destroyed his pomegranate plants. Additional compensation was awarded for mental agony and litigation costs. The state commission reduced the initial compensation amount set by the district commission.

Alvaro Parante of Speed Demons Delhi take top honours at Indian Racing Festival as Chennai's Night Circuit Spectacle concludes

Alvaro Parante and Raoul Hyman secured wins in Round 2 of the Indian Racing League at Chennai's Island grounds circuit. The event saw intense competition, safety car periods, and night street races. Shrachi Rarh Bengal Tigers top the championship standings, with the next round slated for September 14-15 in Coimbatore.

'India on track to be a top-10 tourist spot': Union tourism and culture minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat

India is anticipated to rank among the top 10 global tourism destinations within five years, with its sector's economic contribution increasing from 7.9% to over 10%. Union tourism minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat emphasized public-private partnerships and highlighted significant growth in online searches for Indian destinations post-pandemic.