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Agartala, Jan 26 (IANS) Tripura Governor Indra Sena Reddy Nallu on Monday said that over 1.08 lakh women in the state have become ‘Lakhpati Didis’, making Tripura a national frontrunner in rural women entrepreneurship. A ‘Lakhpati Didi’ is a member of a Self-Help Group (SHG) whose annual household income exceeds Rs 1 lakh.Unfurling the National Flag at the main Republic Day function held at the Assam Rifles ground here, the Governor said that women empowerment remains one of the priority…

New Delhi, Jan 7 (IANS) Kerala’s Thiruvananthapuram has jumped 11 places amidst popular tourist destinations in India, rising from 33rd in 2024 to 22nd in 2025, becoming the fastest‑growing Indian city among international visitors, a report said on Wednesday.The report from digital travel platform Agoda said that the coastal capital’s appeal stems from its scenic beaches, Ayurvedic wellness retreats, heritage sites, centuries-old temples and easy access to Kerala’s backwaters and hill stat…

Hyderabad, Dec 31 (IANS) Telangana secured investment commitments of Rs 22,324 crore in the tourism sector during 2025. The department on Wednesday released its comprehensive year-end review and termed it a watershed year that propelled the state into a premier global destination.The department detailed a massive influx of investment and a significant infrastructure overhaul that has redefined Telangana’s position on the international tourism map.This capital surge, driven by the visionary “Te…

Agartala, Dec 30 (IANS) Tribal politics, which has traditionally played a decisive role in Tripura’s electoral process, continued to shape the state’s political landscape in the outgoing year, with the ruling BJP focusing on consolidating its organisational base among indigenous communities while gradually reducing its dependence on tribal-based allies, particularly the Tipra Motha Party (TMP).Ahead of early next year’s elections to the Tripura Tribal Areas Autonomous District Council (TTA…