Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday flagged off the Ernakulam–Bengaluru Vande Bharat Express, along with three other Vande Bharat trains, during an online ceremony from Varanasi. The new high-speed service — the third for Kerala and the first inter-State link to Karnataka — promises to cut travel time by over two hours, completing the journey in just 8 hours and 40 minutes.
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Goa’s Tourism Shines with 6.23% Growth; Domestic and International Arrivals Surge in 2025
Goa’s tourism sector has recorded an impressive 6.23% overall growth in tourist arrivals from January to September 2025. Domestic arrivals rose by 5.36%, while international arrivals surged by 29.33%. Tourism Minister Rohan A. Khaunte highlighted Goa’s strides toward responsible, sustainable, and year-round tourism, driven by new policies, better regulation, and expanding global connectivity.
Goa Prepares for 2025–26 Tourism Season with New Flights from Russia and Kazakhstan
Goa is ready to welcome tourists for the 2025–26 season with three new weekly flights from Novosibirsk beginning October 2, joining existing Aeroflot services from Ekaterinburg and Moscow, bringing total weekly arrivals to nine. Kazakhstan charter flights will also commence from October 25.
