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Air India flights to and from Europe and the UK will now face higher charges for checking in a second bag. Starting from October 17, Air India has introduced fare families, with the lowest economy fare offering one checked bag of up to 23 kg for these routes. Those who want to check in two bags will need to select a higher economy fare, with the price difference beginning at approximately Rs 4,000 for a one-way ticket. Most big Western airlines like Lufthansa allow one check-in bag to economy flyers and extra charges have to be paid for the second bag. British Airways starts with a handbag-only economy fare and then has higher economy fare levels that allow two bags of upto 23 kg each. ALSO READ: Want European views without the hassles of a Schengen visa?

Modi greeted the Indian diaspora in Nigeria on Sunday upon his arrival on the first leg of his three-nation visit. In a series of posts on X, PM Modi shared pictures of his welcome by the Indian diaspora in Nigeria and said that it was «heartwarming.» «Heartwarming to see the Indian community in Nigeria extending such a warm and vibrant welcome!» he said.

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Iraq's Yazidi religious minority a decade ago. Then last year, the 20-year-old started receiving messages from a Facebook account he didn't recognize, asking about his missing brother, Rojin. «Can you give me a call?» the person asked.

Champions Trophy tour unveiled by the ICC on Saturday as the world body moved in swiftly to have them dropped from the host country's itinerary following India's strong objection. The Trophy Tour will now comprise Karachi, Rawalpindi and Islamabad, apart from Abbottabad in the Khyber Pakhtunwala Region. The Trophy Tour starts in Islamabad, the capital city of Pakistan, and will travel to other cities of the nation — Taxila and Khanpur (November 17), Abbottabad (November 18), Murree (November 19) and Nathia Gali (November 20) before concluding in Karachi (November 22-25). Most of these cities are tourist attractions, Earlier, on November 14, the PCB had announced the Trophy Tour, which included cities like Skardu, Hunza and Muzaffarabad, which fall in the PoK region, a disputed territory between India and Pakistan.

In his departure statement ahead of his visit, PM Modi stated that he would be first visiting Nigeria at the invitation of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu with a focus on reinforcing the strategic partnership between the two nations. The Prime Minister will also be meeting with the Indian community in Nigeria during his visit. He will be there in the African nation from November 16 to 17. «At the invitation of H.E. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, this will be my first visit to Nigeria, which is our close partner in the West African region. My visit will be an opportunity to build upon our Strategic Partnership that is based on shared belief in democracy and pluralism. I am also eagerly looking forward to meeting the Indian community and friends from Nigeria who have sent me warm welcome messages in Hindi,» the statement read.

«I decided on Baku because I am getting a Baku Marriott Hotel Boulevard at ₹58,000 for four nights for two adults and a child,» she said. «In contrast, rates for some properties in Kovalam, Udaipur and Rishikesh are steeper than this for a night.» She's not alone. Rates for the Christmas-New Year period at many popular leisure destinations such as Varanasi are turning out to be much higher than international locations such as Danang in Vietnam, persuading many to look overseas.

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ultra-long-haul flights, lasting between 19 and 22 hours, will offer passengers an extraordinary experience: the chance to witness two sunrises during the journey. This innovative service, aptly named Project Sunrise, promises to redefine the future of long-distance air travel.

The Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) is among India's most polluted regions, and air quality across northern India has worsened this past week. Flight disruptions were inevitable.

Amid uncertainty over India's participation and schedule, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) revealed that the trophy tour for the upcoming ICC Champions Trophy 2025 will kick off from Islamabad on November 16. The PCB took to X and unveiled that the Champions Trophy tour will kick off in Islamabad and will also see destinations like Skardu, Murree, Hunza and Muzaffarabad.

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Dehradun on Monday. The victims were returning from a party when their vehicle, a multi-utility vehicle (MUV), collided with a container truck. The accident occurred near the ONGC intersection. The MUV was traveling at high speed and hit the left rear side of the truck. Police Inspector KC Bhatt stated that early findings suggest the truck driver was not at fault. “Since the MUV’s driver, who owned the vehicle, did not survive, we are looking into legal alternatives as no charges can be filed posthumously,” said Bhatt. The impact of the crash was severe, killing five of the passengers instantly. The sixth passenger died later in the hospital. The deceased have been identified as Guneet Singh, Kamakshi Singhal, Navya Goyal, Rishabh Jain and Atul Agrawal, all residents of Dehradun, and Kunal Kukreja from Chamba, Himachal Pradesh. The sole survivor, Siddhesh Agrawal, is currently hospitalized.

Laurence Balanco, CLSA, says for him, the three big trades for 2025, which could have a shelf life of 8 to 12 months are Bitcoin, the fintech ETF where we can see a breakout trend and the travel tech ETF, which has also recently broken out. These are major breakouts from basing patterns that have developed over the past two-and-a-half years. How much more for the dollar before it peaks out? I understand that money is moving into dollars right now, but nothing lasts permanently. At 106, 110, 115, where will the dollar find its long-term peak? Laurence Balanco: Yes, it is an important level right now, 106 to 107. It has basically been the top end of the trading range that we have had since the late 2022 lows and if I look at the sentiment now for the dollar index, it is sitting at 83% bulls, that is towards the extended level where we have typically seen the upside momentum stall out at. So, this is a key resistance zone that has capped the upside over the past 18 months. We would look for some hesitation here at least.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Think of wine while in Europe, and France, Spain and Italy spring to mind. Switzerland is better known for its cheese and chocolates.

Indian tourists are the largest group visiting Sri Lanka, thanks to the country’s proximity—a quick 2.5-hour flight from Mumbai—and its affordability. Following the Sri Lankan rupee’s collapse in 2022, the country became one of the most budget-friendly luxury destinations.

Aloke Bajpai, co-founder and CEO of ixigo.com, highlighted the lack of public awareness around the health risks. He shared his experience of sending his children to school wearing masks, only to face questions from other parents regarding the necessity. Observing elderly individuals continuing outdoor activities despite hazardous air, Bajpai questioned the absence of public health campaigns to raise awareness about the long-term health risks of such exposure. Some online commenters pointed out that while masks can help to an extent, they are not fully effective against polluted air. Others suggested that those who can afford it should consider relocating to areas with cleaner air for the sake of their family’s health, though Bajpai noted that relocating isn’t a practical solution for everyone.

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The stock market has faced mounting pressure recently, with foreign institutional investors (FIIs) stepping up their selling since the start of October. This aggressive sell-off has triggered a sharp retreat in major indices like the Nifty50, which has now fallen over 10% from its all-time high of 26,277.

A federal judge has ordered the Port of Oakland to stop using San Francisco Bay Oakland International Airport as its airport’s new name while a lawsuit by the city of San Francisco over copyright infringement is ongoing

Spirit Airlines says it won’t announce its quarterly financial results on time because the company is focused on talks with bond holders to restructure its debt