India’s popular seaside tourist destination, Goa, is experiencing a moderation in hotel room tariffs despite increases in other domestic hospitality markets during the year-end season. Tourist arrivals in the state rose by 6.23% from January to September 2025, according to the tourism department. However, a surge in new hotel room supply, social media comparisons with nearby international destinations, and challenges with public transport have collectively kept year-end rates subdued in this sought-after travel hotspot.
Tamil Nadu Plans Tighter Oversight of Solid Waste Contracts Across 12 Local Bodies
The Tamil Nadu government is preparing to introduce stricter monitoring mechanisms for solid waste management contracts across 12 urban local bodies, in a move aimed at improving service delivery and accountability in...
