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Most major banks have a cut-off age of 60 for credit cards, with a few allowing those up to 70 years of age to apply for one. This prevents many senior citizens from getting credit cards even if they fulfill the income and credit score criteria. However, there are workarounds.

Virat Kohli has found himself at the center of another controversy. The time the Indian batter was criticised by the Australian media over privacy.

ALSO READ: Why applying for a Schengen visa is 'humiliating' for Indians The year marks a Jubilee Year, also known as the Holy Year – a momentous occasion for Catholic worshippers who flock to Rome and Vatican City to seek forgiveness for their sins, says a Condé Nast Traveller report. During this time, Rome becomes a “focal point” for Catholic faith and traditions, the report adds. Held once every 25 years, the upcoming Jubilee Year will commence on Christmas Eve 2024 and conclude on January 6, 2026. Pilgrims will have a unique chance to walk through the Holy Doors of four papal basilicas—St. Peter’s Basilica, St. John Lateran, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, and Saint Mary Major—which are opened solely for this sacred occasion.

The sector, which is poised to contribute USD 1 trillion to India's economy by 2047, however, is looking up to the government for policy interventions, such as unified licensing, workforce upskilling, and targeted infrastructure investments to enable the vertical meet demand generated by India's drive towards becoming the world's third largest global economy. «India aims to become the third-largest economy by 2047, and the hospitality sector is set to play a pivotal role in achieving this goal. The sector's multiplier effect on the economy surpasses that of manufacturing and agriculture,» Hotel Association of India (HAI) President KB Kachru told PTI.

A US airline is in the line of fire for downgrading a first-class passenger. Reason — a dog. Reportedly, a Delta Air Lines passenger was moved from a first-class seat to make room for a service dog, which has now sparked a heated online debate. The incident happened recently on a Delta flight, according to a report of the New York Post.

«We are extremely pleased to further expand our network into Malaysia with the launch of direct flights from Chennai to Penang, our third destination in Malaysia, alongside Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi. With the inclusion of these flights to Penang, IndiGo will now operate 28 weekly flights to Malaysia from 2 cities in India» IndiGo Head of Global Sales Vinay Malhotra said in a statement.

Christmas is only a few days away and many Americans wait for a white Christmas, but few will end up walking in the snow. The weather is predicted to be warm and above average across the continental US for Christmas week of 2024. This is likely to result in precipitation that falls as rain, not snow, for many parts of the country, as per the CBS news weather report.

Federal officials investigating the deadly West Texas collision between at Union Pacific train and a tractor-trailer hauling a wind turbine base are trying to determine why the tractor-trailer was stopped on the tracks

midnight government shutdown, defying President-elect Donald Trump's demand to also greenlight trillions of dollars in new debt. Next, the Democratic-controlled Senate would need to pass the bill to ensure the government will be funded beyond midnight (0500 GMT Saturday), when current funding expires. The White House said President Joe Biden intends to sign it into law if they do. The legislation would extend government funding until March 14, provide $100 billion for disaster-hit states and $10 billion for farmers. It would not raise the debt ceiling — a difficult task Trump has pushed Congress to do before he takes office on Jan. 20.

Trudeau government in Canada, as ex-House Speaker Newt Gringrich has claimed that the people of Canada and the House is losing confidence in the reigning Canadian PM, based on the way caved in to Trump recently. Gingrich went on to say that Trump has had an undue influence on Trudeau and the overall perspective changed about the Canadian PM in this sudden ceasefire of sots, which was looking impossible at a point when Trudeau was going all guns blazing.

For air travellers in India, 2024 turned out to be a year of turbulence — both in the skies and on the ground. From hoax bomb threats that forced emergency landings to passengers stranded on tarmacs without basic amenities, and infrastructure failures at key airports, flying often felt like a test of patience rather than a convenience. As fares soared and chaos sustained, India’s aviation sector did unlock milestones but at the same time, the industry grappled with challenges that left travellers frustrated.

Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has been told to secure government clearance before confirming participation in the FIH Junior World Cup scheduled in India at the end of next year. PHF Secretary-General Rana Mujahid said the team would require a No Objection Certificate from the federal government for the national squad to travel for the FIH event to be held in December of 2025. «Normally we have always been permitted by our government to play in major events in India in recent years despite the strained relations between the two countries. But now we have been informed to first get clearance before finalising the team and confirming participation,» he told the media here. The Pakistan junior team was unable to take part in the junior World Cup held in Lucknow in December 2016 after the players were not issued visas because of late submission of applications.

Drivers and airline passengers without reindeer and sleighs better make a dash for it: it’s beginning to look like another record for holiday travel in the U.S. The auto club AAA predicts that more than 119 million people will travel at least 50 miles ...

American Airlines said Thursday it has settled a federal race discrimination lawsuit filed by three Black men who were ordered to deboard a flight last January

One97 Communications Limited (OCL), which owns Paytm. The company said these trends showcase how Paytm users travelled through the year. Throughout the year, Mumbai and Dubai emerged as the most-searched destinations, reflecting a shared love for bustling city life and luxurious escapes. A passion for affordable travel was evident among younger generations, as 36% of bus bookings came from travellers under 25.

immigration officials stopped her from boarding a flight to Toronto. The arrest followed the discovery of irregularities in her passport, which had been tampered with to hide certain details about her travel. Satveer Kaur, a resident of Punjab, was set to travel to Toronto to join a new job after completing her higher studies in Canada. However, when officials examined her passport, they found that the arrival date of September 28 had been deleted. The police later revealed that Kaur had removed this date to prevent her parents from knowing when she had returned to India. According to a police official, «She said that her parents were unaware about her arrival on Sept 28. She did not want her parents to know about it as she had gone to meet her friend.»

Flying Naked is changing the game for budget-conscious flyers. This minimalist approach to air travel is gaining traction among frequent travellers looking to save both time and money. Despite its quirky name, Flying Naked does not involve shedding clothes but rather traveling without traditional luggage, as mentioned in the report by Output Traveller.

UPI One World service, which foreign travellers in India use for Unified Payments Interface-based transactions at merchant locations, may be opened up for interpersonal transactions early next year, said two people aware of the deliberations. International travellers in India are allowed to use this mode of payment only for merchant transactions, but once the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) gives its nod for interpersonal transactions, they will be able to use this service to also pay small merchants, public transporters and tourist guides, among others. Currently, five players--Pine Labs, IDFC First Bank, Payworld, Transcorp and Cheq (operated by Trio Tech Solutions)--are enabled on UPI One World.

The sector should grow 12-13% in 2025, he told ET in an interview on the sidelines of the 18th annual CII Tourism Summit. The minister said the government is working on several projects to spruce up tourism hubs and to create new ones.