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Domestic Tourism Boosts India's GDP by 5.2%, Employs 8.46 Crore

Domestic tourists have significantly contributed to India's economy post-COVID-19, raising tourism's GDP share to 5.2%. In FY 2024, domestic tourists spent $162.9 billion, five times more than foreign tourists' $32.5 billion. Uttar Pradesh led with 1.56 billion domestic visits out of 4.29 billion nationwide. Tourism currently employs 8.46 crore people, with projections of 1.10 crore new jobs by 2035 and a target economy size of ₹289 lakh crore by 2047. Despite infrastructure shortages, UP's religious tourism surged, especially after Ayodhya's Ram temple attracted 164 million visitors in 2024.

Amar Ujala··Ayodhya

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Business

Asian Shares Fall Amid Bond, Currency Swings Before US Jobs Data

Asian stock markets declined as investors faced volatility in bonds and currencies. Rising oil prices due to Gulf military tensions increased market uncertainty. Concerns over high US Treasury yields and fiscal instability in Europe, particularly French bonds, added pressure. Traders are closely watching upcoming US job data, which could influence Federal Reserve policy decisions.

ET Markets·

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Politics

India Plans 150-Km Road Along Shyok River to Boost DBO Connectivity

India is planning a new 150-km road along the eastern bank of the Shyok River in eastern Ladakh to enhance connectivity to Daulat Beg Oldi (DBO). The Border Roads Organisation is preparing a Detailed Project Report for this strategically important route, divided into five packages. This road will complement the existing Darbuk-Shyok-DBO road, improving logistics and providing an alternative route near the Line of Actual Control with China.

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Politics

Aneg Singh Becomes SDM in Chunar After Clearing PCS on First Attempt

Aneg Singh, who lost his mother in childhood and paused his studies, resumed education after seven years, skipping two classes. He scored around 80% in 10th, 88% in 12th, and 88% in graduation with Statistics Honors. Despite average school marks, he worked hard separately for civil services preparation and succeeded in clearing the PCS exam on his first attempt, now serving as SDM in Chunar.

News18Hi Business··Chunar

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World

Co-pilot attacks captain on FlyDubai flight, hero saves passengers

Captain Smit Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during a FlyDubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. After being stabbed, Machchhar unlocked the cockpit door, saving all passengers. Police found the co-pilot had radical Islamist indoctrination and suicidal tendencies. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised Machchhar's heroic actions for preventing a disaster.

Economic Times·

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Entertainment

Drishyam 3 Released: Ajay Devgn Returns in Final Hindi Chapter

Drishyam 3, titled Drishyam: The Conclusion, released on October 2, 2026, starring Ajay Devgn as Vijay Salgaonkar. Directed by Abhishek Pathak, this crime thriller concludes the Hindi Drishyam franchise. The film features returning actors Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, and Mrunal Jadhav, with new additions Jaideep Ahlawat and Prakash Raj. It follows Vijay’s ongoing struggle to protect his family, diverging from the Malayalam version’s storyline.

News18 Movies·

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