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Indian developer Prestige Group inks $240mn investment deal with ADIA, Kotak AIF
The deal is to develop residential projects in “prominent locations” across the Indian cities of Bengaluru, Mumbai, Goa, and the Delhi-NCR
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Qatar Airways to switch airports in India as part of major transport shake-up
Qatar Airways to leave Dabolim Airport for Manohar International Airport in Goa, India
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Moscow-India flight makes emergency landing following bomb threat: Police
An official of the Russian embassy in New Delhi said the embassy was alerted by the Indian authorities about the alleged bomb scare on the Azur Air flight en route from Moscow to Goa, a popular beach tourist Indian destination with Russians
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Hotel demand outpacing supply in India, study shows
According to a new study from a real estate research firm, revenue per available room is expected to rise 9.5% this year
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India sees slump in foreign tourists during holiday season
Foreign tourist arrivals in India over Christmas-New Yearwitnessed a significant drop, estimated to be in region of 15-25%
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Indian summit to showcase start-ups to global audience
With more than 14,000 recognised start-ups, India has the third largest start-up ecosystem globally
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Falling rupee attracts rising number of UAE tourists to India
Customised promotion packages are attracting visitors from US, Europe, Middle East, CIS counties and Australia