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Etihad suspends Abu Dhabi flights until March 5 amid airspace disruptions: Here's what passengers need to know
Etihad Airways suspends all Abu Dhabi flights until March 5, 2026, amid regional airspace disruptions. Check latest travel advisory, rebooking options, refund rules and passenger guidelines.
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Delhi Metro revises timings for Holi 2026; Namo Bharat, Meerut Metro to run 5 pm–10 pm on March 4
Delhi Metro revises Holi 2026 timings as DMRC starts services at 2:30 pm on March 4, while Namo Bharat and Meerut Metro run from 5 pm to 10 pm. Check full Delhi-NCR travel advisory.
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Gulf airlines restart limited flights as Middle East conflict disrupts global air travel
Middle East air travel remains disrupted after US–Israel strikes on Iran, but Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai and Air India Express resume limited flights. Here’s what stranded passengers need to know.
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UAE airspace closure: What stranded Indian travellers should know — emergency helplines, latest advisories, key dos and don’ts
UAE airspace closure strands Indian travellers amid West Asia crisis. Check latest flight cancellations, embassy advisory, emergency helplines, refunds, safety guidelines and what to do next.
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West Asia conflict: India offers visa relief to stranded foreign travellers amid flight disruptions
Amid West Asia flight disruptions, India offers visa relief to stranded foreign nationals. MEA advises travellers to contact FRRO offices for visa extension and regularisation support.
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Air India extends suspension of UAE, Saudi, Israel, Qatar flights till March 2; IndiGo cancels multiple services due to Middle East airspace restrictions
Air India extends suspension of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Israel and Qatar flights till March 2, 2026, while IndiGo cancels multiple Middle East and Europe services due to airspace restrictions. Check full list of affected routes and passenger advisory.
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Mumbai–Vijaydurg Ro-Ro ferry to start ahead of Holi 2026: Schedule, timings, fares and full details
Mumbai–Vijaydurg Ro-Ro ferry service to begin from March 1, 2026 ahead of Holi. Check full schedule, timings, ticket fares, vehicle charges and how the seven-hour sea route will ease Mumbai–Konkan travel.
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France retains title as world’s most visited country in 2025, crosses 102 million tourists
France remains the world’s most visited country in 2025 with 102 million tourists, record €77.5 billion revenue and 743 million overnight stays, outperforming Spain and the United States.
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Indian Embassy in Seoul issues travel advisory for citizens travelling to Jeju Island after influencer Sachin Awasthi’s detention
The Embassy of India in Seoul has issued a travel advisory for Indians visiting Jeju Island under its visa-waiver scheme after influencer Sachin Awasthi alleged detention and deportation. Here’s what travellers must know.
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NDMC inaugurates Tulip Festival 2026 at Shanti Path; exhibition open to public throughout February
NDMC inaugurates Tulip Festival 2026 at Shanti Path in Chanakyapuri, with over 5 lakh tulip bulbs on display across Delhi. The floral exhibition will remain open to the public throughout February.
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Indian embassy in Iran issues travel advisory, urges citizens to leave amid escalating US-Iran tensions and protests
India issues fresh travel advisory asking citizens to leave Iran by available transport amid rising US tensions and renewed protests. Check key instructions, emergency contacts and latest updates.
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Gujarat to get 6th Vande Bharat as Ahmedabad–Udaipur service set for inauguration today; Check route, schedule and details
Gujarat gets its 6th Vande Bharat as the Ahmedabad–Udaipur service launches. Check route, timings, stops, features and booking details.
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Palampur’s tulip garden opens for visitors, boosting eco and scientific tourism in Himachal Pradesh
Palampur’s first tulip garden opens to the public with 50,000 vibrant blooms at CSIR-Institute of Himalayan Bioresource Technology. Read on to know more.
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Patna Bird Sanctuary and Gujarat’s Chhari-Dhand get Ramsar tag, India’s wetland count rises to 98
Patna Bird Sanctuary in Uttar Pradesh and Chhari-Dhand in Gujarat have been added to India’s Ramsar Sites list, taking the country’s total wetlands of international importance to 98 ahead of World Wetlands Day.
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Niagara Falls turns into a frozen wonderland as polar vortex pushes temperatures below -20°C
Niagara Falls turns into a frozen wonderland as a powerful polar vortex pushes temperatures below -20°C, freezing mist mid-air and creating dramatic ice formations. See videos.
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Shimla sees season’s first heavy snowfall, tourists flock to the hill town as Himachal reports rain and snow
Shimla witnesses its first heavy snowfall of the season, attracting tourists to enjoy the winter wonderland. Check latest Himachal Pradesh weather updates, snowfall, rain, and travel tips.
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Himachal Pradesh launches Shimla heli taxi to Kullu, Kinnaur and Chandigarh; fares, routes and key details
Himachal Pradesh launches Shimla heli taxi services to Kullu, Kinnaur and Chandigarh under UDAN. Check fares, routes, schedule and key details.
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Indian travellers slowed down in 2025, choosing fewer destinations and longer stays: Report
Indian travellers embraced slower travel in 2025, choosing fewer destinations, longer stays and better-paced itineraries, reveals Thrillophilia’s latest report.
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Hyderabad to host Asia’s largest aircraft showcase at Wings India 2026: Why it matters for travellers
Hyderabad will host Wings India 2026, Asia’s largest civil aviation event. Here’s why the global aircraft showcase matters for travellers, airlines and future connectivity.
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Uttarakhand bans mobile phones and cameras at Char Dham temples — What travellers need to know
Uttarakhand bans mobile phones and cameras inside Char Dham temples this yatra season. Here’s what pilgrims and travellers need to know about the new rules.
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Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum set to open in New Delhi by end-2026: All you need to know
New Delhi is set to host the world’s largest museum by end-2026. Here’s all you need to know about the Yuge Yugeen Bharat National Museum, its scale, galleries, and what visitors can expect.
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Sikkim mandates online permits for foreign tourists, ends physical PAP and RAP issuance
Sikkim has made online permits mandatory for foreign tourists, scrapping physical PAP and RAP issuance. Here’s how the new digital clearance system works and which areas are open to visitors.
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Sissu panchayat in Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti shuts doors to tourists for 40 days to protect ancient traditions
Sissu village in Himachal’s Lahaul-Spiti has banned tourists for 40 days from January 20 to February 28 to protect Losar and Halda festival traditions.
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Jeddah Tower set to surpass Burj Khalifa as world’s tallest skyscraper: Everything you need to know
Jeddah Tower in Saudi Arabia is set to become the world’s tallest skyscraper, surpassing Burj Khalifa. Discover its height, luxury amenities, engineering feats, and Vision 2030 ambitions.
