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Mohun Bagan Super Giants has refused to travel to Iran to play Tractor SC in an Asian Champions League Two match scheduled for Wednesday because of the escalating security problems in the country and region. The Kolkata club asked the Asian Football Confederation to reschedule the match, which was due to take place in the northwestern city of Tabriz. The teams play in the continent's second-tier competition. The organization released a statement on Tuesday that said: «The matter will be referred to the relevant AFC Committees with further updates to be communicated in due course.»

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Footsteps to integrate their past Snap Memories into their first few recorded journeys. From there, it will continuously update as users travel to new destinations.

heavy rainfall across various locations in Bagmati and Koshi urging people to exercise caution while travelling. Issuing a notice, the authority warned that heavy rainfall is expected till Friday. «After the heavy rainfall since last week of September, land mass in various locations have weakened and light rainfall also can contribute to further destruction resulting in landslide and flash floods,» the authority stated in the notice. The authority also has alerted people to be cautious before travelling. It also has requested all to take shelter in safer places along the highway in case of heavy rain. The warning comes after the Weather Forecasting Division said that monsoon winds are currently affecting the country.

DMRC) advised passengers travelling on this route to plan their journeys accordingly, as the delays may cause inconvenience during peak travel hours. DMRC stated that normal services are operational on all other lines, ensuring that commuters have alternative options for their travel. Passengers are encouraged to check the latest updates on the DMRC website or through their official app to stay informed about service status.

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iPhone 16 Pro Max devices from a woman passenger. The woman, who was travelling from Hong Kong, had concealed the recently launched phones inside her vanity bag, officials confirmed.

As the Southeast U.S. recovers in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene's destruction, consumers looking to change their air travel plans to or from affected areas without taking a financial hit may be out of luck, experts said.

travel insurance is evolving rapidly to keep up with changing travel habits of modern travellers seeking unique experiences and adventure amid a post-Covid travel boom. A new breed of policies now caters to adventurous and niche activities like golfing and scuba diving besides offering emergency coverage for pre-existing conditions, home-to-airport coverage, upgrading to business class due to health reasons and even pet care. For instance, some insurers are offering coverage that reimburses golfers for the cost of a hole-in-one celebration — a grand party a golfer must host if he/she manages to hit the ball from the tee all the way to the hole in a single stroke.

Indian embassy in Israel on Tuesday issued advisory for all the nationals to remain alert and safe amid the prevailing situation in the Middle Eastern country. The authorities have urged Indian nationals to stay 'vigilant' and 'adhere' to necessary safety protocols. In the fresh attacks, Israel's military on late Monday began what it called «limited, localised and targeted raids» against Hezbollah in south Lebanon's border areas.

Punjab a free investment zone and demanded a military academy in Anandpur Sahib to propel the Indian state on the path of development. «Punjab is a very important part of India. If Punjab prospers, India will prosper, and vice versa. Unfortunately, Punjab went through a difficult period in the 80s and 90s due to militancy and extremism. It suffered a lot, including the loss of a generation of Sikhs. Even today, Punjab is bearing the consequences of the events in 1984. Its progress was halted, with little investment happening in the region,» said Jasdip Singh Jasse, chairman of Sikhs of America. «We would like to request Prime Minister (Narendra Modi) to make Punjab an enterprise zone, make it a free investment zone, give incentives to businesses, and set up a military academy in Anandpur Saheb,» Jasse told PTI. In the absence of opportunities, youths of Punjab are spending large amounts of money to illegally travel to the US and Canada. «Youths of Punjab be given business opportunities in Punjab itself,» he said.

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Ford Motor Co. is offering free home chargers and installation to buyers of its electric vehicles in a bid to boost sales and overcome range anxiety among mainstream car shoppers.

Coldplay’s upcoming concerts in Navi Mumbai are sparking an unprecedented increase in room tariffs at top hotels. The British rock band is slated to perform at three sold-out concerts on January 18, 19 and 21 at the DY Patil stadium in Navi Mumbai. The Courtyard by Marriott Navi Mumbai property is sold out for January 18 and 19 due to the concert. Rooms are available at The Fern Residency Turbhe but for a hefty price of Rs 236,943 (including taxes) for two nights for the dates. Four Points by Sheraton Navi Mumbai will set you back by Rs 135,700 (including taxes) on January 21, the third concert date. The craze is not limited to Coldplay alone. Indians' love for music is triggering a surge in bookings for top musical acts with travel industry insiders reporting a three-to-fivefold jump in online searches for concert-linked experiential trips in India and overseas. Thomas Cook India recently arranged a father-daughter 'music concert bonding' trip in Los Angeles for Rs 14 lakh.

"Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Joe Biden set an ambitious goal to improve and expedite the visa process and I am proud to say that we have delivered on that promise. Our consular teams at the embassy and four consulates work tirelessly to ensure that we meet the surging demand," said US Ambassador to India Eric Garcetti. More than 1.2 million Indians have travelled to the United States in 2024, a 35 per cent increase over the same period in 2023. 

current account deficit widened marginally to 1.1 percent of GDP in the June quarter compared to 1 percent of GDP in the same period a year ago due to widening trade deficit according to the figures released by the Reserve Bank of India. Overall balance of payments ended in a lower surplus of $5.2 billion compared to $24 billion in the previous comparable quarter as capital flows slowed during the quarter. Current account which record the country's imports and exports of goods and services ended in a deficit of $ 9.7 billion or 1.1 per cent of GDP for the quarter ended June 2024-25 compared to $ 8.9 billion or1.0 percent of GDP in June 2023 quarter and against a surplus of $ 4.6 billion or 0.5 per cent of GDP in the March 2024 quarter.

Family travel in India is increasingly guided by the preferences of Gen Alpha and Gen Z, revealed a new survey that found an overwhelming 93 per cent of young travellers are now actively contributing to their family's vacation planning. The findings, part of «Small Voices, Big Choices: Hilton 2025 Trends Report», suggest a significant shift in family travel planning with India's youngest generation taking the charge and shaping the future of the travel industry. «A striking 93 per cent of Generation Alpha and Generation Z in India actively shape family travel plans, now positioning them as key decision-makers in the travel process,» reads the report, adding that 76 per cent of Indian parents (compared to 70 per cent globally) choose vacation destinations based on their children's interests. Generation Alpha, aged 14 and younger, accounts for a quarter of India's population, while Generation Z, born between 1997 and 2012, represents 30 per cent.

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Foreign tourist arrivals (FTAs) in India from January to June stood at nearly 4.78 million, with Bangladesh and the US being the top two source countries, according to official data issued by the Ministry of Tourism. The data sheet was shared on Friday on the occasion of the World Tourism Day and figures showed that inbound tourism in the country is trailing the pandemic levels. The ministry shared the figures for the month of June as well as for the January-June period. The FTAs in June 2024 were 7,06,045 as compared to 6,48,008 in June 2023 and 7,26,446 in June 2019 registering a growth of nine per cent and a fall of 2.8 per cent with respect to 2023 and 2019 respectively, according to the data.

Jr NTR's much-anticipated film Devara: Part 1 at Beyond Fest 2024. The film, which premiered today, September 27, in multiple languages, marks Jr NTR's return to the big screen as a solo lead after six years.