heritage sites
Delhi's Historical Monuments Opening for Weddings: A New Chapter for Heritage Tourism
Nov 08, 2025 12:31 am CST
Delhi government plans to transform select historical monuments into wedding and event venues, with approximately 80 heritage sites being considered under a public-private partnership model. Enhanced security measures will protect these structures while making them more accessible to the public, potentially with GST relaxations for bookings.
Taj Mahal Leads India's Tourism Revival: Attracts 6.9 Million Visitors as Foreign Tourist Arrivals Reach 9.95 Million in 2024
Sep 27, 2025 10:49 pm CST
India's tourism sector demonstrates strong recovery with the Taj Mahal attracting 6.9 million visitors in 2024-25, leading all protected monuments. Foreign tourist arrivals reached 9.95 million, showing a 4.52% increase from 2023, while NRI visits surged 52.15% above pre-pandemic levels. The tourism industry now contributes 5.22% to India's GDP and supports 84.63 million jobs nationwide.
Priceless Archaeological Artefacts In Gaza Saved In Frantic Rescue
Sep 17, 2025 02:07 am CST
With an Israeli airstrike looming, aid workers carried out a last-minute rescue mission to salvage thousands of priceless artifacts from a Gaza warehouse before the building was flattened.