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Six cities to host IPL 2021; Mumbai says no to fans

Moving away from their initial plan to host the Indian Premier League’s (IPL) 2021 edition between Mumbai and Pune — and part of the playoffs and final in Ahmedabad — the BCCI has now shortlisted six cities to conduct this year’s tournament. Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad and Delhi have been shortlisted to host this year’s IPL.

Domestic travel sector optimistic with improving COVID situation: Official

"Domestic tourism is here to stay, leading to rediscovering the new facets of our country and the intangible heritage we have," West Bengal principal secretary, tourism, Nandini Chakraborty said.

Vaccine brings hope, most Indian travellers plan a trip in the next two months

When it comes to planning a holiday, safety and hygiene is high on the list.

Fares slightly higher to discourage inessential travel: Indian Railways

In a statement, a Railway Ministry spokesperson said: "Recently, there have been some reports in the section of media about higher price being charged from those travelling in passenger trains over small distances."

Biden will travel to winter storm-battered Texas on Friday: White House

The state has been battered by a winter storm that led to power outages and disrupted water supplies.

Supreme Court allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad

The Congress leader is facing several criminal cases related to the Aircel-Maxis deal and the Foreign Investment Promotion Board clearance to the INX Media for receiving foreign funds of Rs 305 crore when his father, P Chidambaram, was the Union finance minister.

INX Media case: SC allows Karti Chidambaram to travel abroad with condition

The Supreme Court on Monday allowed Congress MP Karti Chidambaram...

Have vaccine, will travel: Immunized seniors are getting vacation-ready

Older people are more eager to travel in 2021 than other age groups and also more likely to link the timing of their travel to when they receive their vaccinations

Airbus CEO urges trade war ceasefire, easing of COVID travel bans

Washington progressively imposed import duties of 15% on Airbus jets from 2019 after a prolonged dispute at the World Trade Organization, and the EU responded with matching tariffs on Boeing jets a year later. Wine, whisky and other goods are also affected.

Which COVID-19 tests are required for international travel?

In an effort to limit the spread of new coronavirus variants, many countries are requiring incoming travelers to show a recent negative test.

Heavy snowstorm pounds Germany, upends travel

National train operator Deutsche Bahn said main train routes between Hamburg and Hannover, Berlin and the west were canceled as snowdrifts piled up on the tracks and power lines. Some train connections in the east were also canceled, though most of the snow came down in the northwest.

Full Indian squad, including isolated five, travelling to Sydney together; Brisbane Test on as of now

The five players -- vice-captain Rohit Sharma, opener Shubman Gill, stumper Rishabh Pant, pacer Navdeep Saini and batsman Prithvi Shaw -- have not been barred from travelling with the team despite an ongoing investigation into an alleged bio-security protocol breach by them.