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The latest chapter in a seemingly endless saga over the management of Italy’s lucrative beach concessions has set Italian beaches on fire this summer

The body of a 33-year-old woman who went missing at the Grand Canyon was recovered by park rangers three days after she was swept away in a flash flood.

Europe's allure seems intact for Indian travellers. Visa applications for European destinations have jumped year-on-year after the summer vacations as Indians unleash their wanderlust to explore Europe in autumn and winter as well. Travel and tourism industry executives said this has stretched visa appointment timelines for many European countries, with some offering no slots at all.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has enjoyed rock solid support from the Republicans who dominate state politics

Waterlogging caused severe traffic congestion in South Moti Bagh and Dhaula Kuan, Delhi. Additionally, the Delhi Traffic Police released a notice stating that waterlogging near GTK Depot was causing traffic issues on GTK Road. There is a traffic diversion in the direction of Wazirabad. Travelers can access the NPL side by traveling on Road No. 51.

July 2024, engineering goods exports to countries like the US, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Singapore witnessed a positive growth whereas exports to countries like Bangladesh and Russia experienced a decline during this period, according to latest data released by Engineering Exports Promotion Council (EEPC). Among the 25 major destinations for Indian engineering goods, exports showed growth in 10 countries, while 15 countries experienced a decline. The top 25 countries contribute 75.5% of total engineering exports to the country, said EEPC in a statement . At $1.5 billion, engineering goods exports to the US recorded 4.2% year-on-year growth in July this year. Engineering exports to the UAE stood at $625.78 million in July this year, up 65.6% year-on-year. The exports to Saudi Arabia rose 9.2% year-on-year to $412.30 million in July this year.

Stuck with a 36-hour layover in Bangkok in December 2016, I made a wild decision: I contacted a Thai friend via Facebook whom I had met decades earlier, when I was studying abroad in my early 20s. Shortly after, Pim arrived at the airport bearing two flared glasses brimming with ice-cold martinis. We hustled onto a flight bound for Phuket, Thailand, and spent the next 24 hours beachside catching up on the past quarter-century.

Also read: Wall Street today: US stocks mixed, Fed minutes & Jackson Hole in focus While the sudden and large price dislocations were reversed, the unsettling episode felt like a warning of the inherent instability of the financial system. The insecurity was accentuated by what happened in the analyst community. Some well-known Wall Street analysts and observers of finance urged the Fed to immediately implement an emergency intra-meeting rate cut—a move that I argued was unnecessary and potentially harmful.

Chirag Deshmukh on X presents an intriguing perspective. Chirag, a freelance web developer, recounted a chance encounter he had on a train with another software developer. The techie, who worked at a prestigious company and earned a handsome salary of over ₹30 lakh per annum, had an interesting reason for choosing the railway over the runway. During their conversation, Chirag couldn’t help but ask, “With that kind of money, why aren't you flying instead of taking the train?” The developer’s response was both surprising and heartwarming. He shared that after completing his education, he struggled to find a job, facing the uncertainty that many fresh graduates experience. However, during a train journey, he met a stranger whose elder brother provided a referral that led to his first job.

Two bouts of flooding in July has hampered businesses and destinations in an economically depressed section of northeastern Vermont, with some still closed as they continue to repair damage and others urging visitors, who were deterred by the weather, ...

Qatar Airways has acquired a 25% stake in the private African carrier Airlink

A campaign to bring a casino to the Missouri tourist destination of the Lake of the Ozarks is suing to bring the proposal before voters

LTA rules can be confusing, especially regarding air travel. ET Wealth Online addresses common queries about LTA for employees.

Th EU’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) requires all EU imports to bear the same cost for each tonne of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted as those being produced in the EU. Initially confined to six sectors—iron and steel, aluminium, cement, fertilizers, electricity and hydrogen—it will eventually expand its coverage. For India, the immediate impact is on two sectors: aluminium and steel.

India will need around 1 lakh company secretaries by 2030 amid rising economic growth and increasing focus on good governance, according to the company secretaries' apex body ICSI. Currently, there are more than 73,000 company secretaries and out of the total, around 12,000 are practising company secretaries. Company secretaries play a key role in the corporate governance framework in ensuring compliance of companies with various statutory requirements. Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI) President B Narasimhan said there has been a paradigm shift in the way the country's economy is perceived today and company secretaries have essentially become a significant linchpin in making India one of the most preferred investment destinations of the world.

India to Ukraine, Ravi Shankar presented his letter of credence to Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the Presidential Palace in Kyiv. The other envoys who also presented their credentials to Zelenskyy were Ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, and Belgium, who along with Shankar, will begin their diplomatic missions in Ukraine. Sharing a post on X Friday, Zelenskyy wrote, «Today, the newly appointed Ambassadors of Mexico, Italy, Slovakia, the Netherlands, India, and Belgium begin their diplomatic missions in Ukraine.»

The promising project, Mira Coral Bay consists of diverse properties created in partnership with several renowned lifestyle brands. The collaboration with Mira Developments displays a key achievement for Marjan’s subsidiary, the RAK Dredging Company, as it transforms Al Mairid into a distinctive destination with top-tier infrastructure, supporting Ras Al Khaimah’s ambition to become a premier tourism and investment hub in the region. Talking about the project, Arch.

With its reindeer sledding, camel racing and stunning landscapes with room to roam, Mongolia is hoping to woo visitors who are truly looking to get away from it all

MUMBAI : As the nation celebrates Independence Day, a surge in travel enthusiasm has gripped well-to-do Indians. The extended holiday weekend has sparked a travel frenzy, with bookings for both domestic and international destinations witnessing a significant rise.

The country’s two main railways and their workers remain at loggerheads over scheduling, safety or salaries — depending on who you ask — as the clock ticks down on contract negotiations.

Final Destination 6: Bloodlines. Fans of the series can look forward to experiencing the latest installment on the big screen, including in IMAX theaters, as the film gears up for its 2025 release. This new chapter is set to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original film, which introduced audiences to the relentless and chilling concept of Death’s inescapable plan.