This is in addition to 43 countries which received approval last year.

Govt to introduce an hovercraft on the Yamuna river.

Security around high streets in the national capital, such as Connaught Place and Khan Market, has been stepped up following the 16-hour hostage crisis at Sydney's Lindt Chocolate Caf earlier this week. The terrorist attack on a Peshawar school, killing nearly 145, has intensified the checks at many restaurants, cafes and popular hangouts.

Close to 200 webcams are likely to be installed across the country

The first list will include a couple of countries each from various regions of the world.

Employers are less supportive of their employees taking holidays, says a survey.

The tourism ministry is awaiting tourist numbers from UP and Bihar, which would largely determine the economic feasibility of running a tourist train on a daily basis.

The e-visa authority project, allowing entry without a physical visa, has overshot the October 2 deadline

The proposal, in preliminary stages, is likely to be finalised within a couple of months.