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<p><span><strong>WILDLY LUXURIOUS (pictured above)</strong></span></p><p>The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort brings fine dining and luxury living into the heart of the forest. Just minutes by car from the Bandhavgarh National Park, the resort offers indulgent stays in either air-conditioned luxury tents with a private garden or in luxury villas with a private pool. Everything from jungle safaris to nature walks, bird-watching, bush dining and malt appreciation is on offer. International and regional cuisines are served alongside lake views across multiple dining venues. And, of course, there&rsquo;s a spa. From `40,500 per night; see www.oberoihotels.com. (Special offer: reserve a stay for two or more nights and receive a complimentary third night&rsquo;s stay; offer applicable for stays till July 31, 2025.)</p><hr></p><p><span><strong>JUNGLE EXPRESS</strong></span></p><div data-embed-button="ckeditor_image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.image" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="8c782a5f-91a8-4002-be4a-80fec1c66cf7" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"><article class="media media--type-ckeditor-image media--view-mode-image">
  
      
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</div></p><p>India&rsquo;s first Jungle Safari Vistadome train is now chugging between Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh. Covering a distance of 107 km over a leisurely 4.5-hour journey, the trip is priced at a reasonable `275 per person. The train currently runs on weekends between Bichia and Mailani stations, but will eventually become a daily service. The large glass windows offer guests uninterrupted views of scenic forests and wetlands, and—if they&rsquo;re lucky—wildlife as well.</p><div class="itemcenter"><amp-iframe height="62" title="" width="320" sandbox="allow-forms allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-top-navigation allow-top-navigation-by-user-activation" allowfullscreen src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014%5Cu0026native%3D1" class="mrBt15 preferred-source-banner"> </amp-iframe></div><hr></p><p><span><strong>THE SWEET LIFE</strong></span></p><div data-embed-button="ckeditor_image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.image" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="e659eef2-1511-4f1b-a4b8-fa36c15c4a3e" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"><article class="media media--type-ckeditor-image media--view-mode-image">
  
      
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</div></p><p>Italy has a new luxury train. The stunning La Dolce Vita Orient Express draws inspiration from mid-century modern Italian design and offers itineraries based around wine, heritage, cuisine and golf, with dreamy names like &lsquo;The Truffle Route&rsquo; and &lsquo;Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards&rsquo;. Most departures are from Rome and take in major Italian destinations, including Sicily, which is accessed via a passenger rail ferry. From 4,160 euros per passenger per night; see www.orient-express.com/la-dolce-vita.</p><hr></p><p><strong><span>FREEDOM PASS</span></strong></p><p>On June 18, Union road transport and roadways minister Nitin Gadkari announced a FASTag-based Annual Pass for hassle-free highway travel. Set for launch on August 15, 2025, the pass is priced at `3,000, and is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first. This is exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps and vans, and aims to reduce wait times, ease congestion, and minimise disputes at toll plazas.</p><hr></p><p><strong><span>DO NOT DISTURB</span></strong></p><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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</figure></p><p>Niraamaya has launched &lsquo;sleep retreats&rsquo; at its properties in Kovalam and Kumarakom. Check in for 7 nights at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam, or Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond, Kumarakom, to escape the stress of daily life and experience unparalleled relaxation. The rejuvenating programme combines Ayurvedic therapies, yoga and mindfulness to improve sleep quality and restore balance, and includes daily treatments like Abhyangam, Shirodhara and Udwarthana, along with nourishing Ayurvedic meals. Now might be a good time, given the month of Karkidakam (mid-July to mid-August)—supposed to be excellent for getting the maximum benefits from Ayurveda treatments—is almost upon us. From Rs 1.75 lakh plus taxes for 7 nights on single occupancy; see www.niraamaya.com.</p><div id="lrcmtcont"></div><div class="end_story">- Ends</div><div class="dottedimg"></div><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Anushka De</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Jul 4, 2025</div></div></div>

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<p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>WILDLY LUXURIOUS (pictured above)</strong></span></p><p>The Oberoi Vindhyavilas Wildlife Resort brings fine dining and luxury living into the heart of the forest. Just minutes by car from the Bandhavgarh National Park, the resort offers indulgent stays in either air-conditioned luxury tents with a private garden or in luxury villas with a private pool. Everything from jungle safaris to nature walks, bird-watching, bush dining and malt appreciation is on offer. International and regional cuisines are served alongside lake views across multiple dining venues. And, of course, there&rsquo;s a spa. From `40,500 per night; see www.oberoihotels.com. (Special offer: reserve a stay for two or more nights and receive a complimentary third night&rsquo;s stay; offer applicable for stays till July 31, 2025.)</p><hr></p><p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>JUNGLE EXPRESS</strong></span></p><div data-embed-button="ckeditor_image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.image" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="8c782a5f-91a8-4002-be4a-80fec1c66cf7" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"><article class="media media--type-ckeditor-image media--view-mode-image">
  
      
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</div></p><p>India&rsquo;s first Jungle Safari Vistadome train is now chugging between Katarniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary and the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve in Uttar Pradesh. Covering a distance of 107 km over a leisurely 4.5-hour journey, the trip is priced at a reasonable `275 per person. The train currently runs on weekends between Bichia and Mailani stations, but will eventually become a daily service. The large glass windows offer guests uninterrupted views of scenic forests and wetlands, and—if they&rsquo;re lucky—wildlife as well.</p><div class="itemcenter"><iframe scrolling="no" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" width="100%" height="62" awidth="320" aheight="62" amplayout="fixed" src="https://ancillary-proxy.atarimworker.dev?url=https%3A%2F%2Fakm-img-a-in.tosshub.com%2Fsites%2Findiatoday%2Fbanner%2Fpreferred-source-new.html%3Fv%3D1.014" class="preferred-source-banner" loading="lazy"></iframe></div><style>.preferred-source-banner{  margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom:10px;}</style><hr></p><p><span style="color:#c0392b;"><strong>THE SWEET LIFE</strong></span></p><div data-embed-button="ckeditor_image" data-entity-embed-display="view_mode:media.image" data-entity-type="media" data-entity-uuid="e659eef2-1511-4f1b-a4b8-fa36c15c4a3e" data-langcode="en" class="embedded-entity"><article class="media media--type-ckeditor-image media--view-mode-image">
  
      
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</div></p><p>Italy has a new luxury train. The stunning La Dolce Vita Orient Express draws inspiration from mid-century modern Italian design and offers itineraries based around wine, heritage, cuisine and golf, with dreamy names like &lsquo;The Truffle Route&rsquo; and &lsquo;Tastes of Tuscan Vineyards&rsquo;. Most departures are from Rome and take in major Italian destinations, including Sicily, which is accessed via a passenger rail ferry. From 4,160 euros per passenger per night; see www.orient-express.com/la-dolce-vita.</p><hr></p><p><strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">FREEDOM PASS</span></strong></p><p>On June 18, Union road transport and roadways minister Nitin Gadkari announced a FASTag-based Annual Pass for hassle-free highway travel. Set for launch on August 15, 2025, the pass is priced at `3,000, and is valid for one year from the date of activation or up to 200 trips—whichever comes first. This is exclusively for non-commercial private vehicles such as cars, jeeps and vans, and aims to reduce wait times, ease congestion, and minimise disputes at toll plazas.</p><hr></p><p><strong><span style="color:#c0392b;">DO NOT DISTURB</span></strong></p><figure role="group" class="caption caption-drupal-entity">
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</figure></p><p>Niraamaya has launched &lsquo;sleep retreats&rsquo; at its properties in Kovalam and Kumarakom. Check in for 7 nights at Niraamaya Retreats Surya Samudra, Kovalam, or Niraamaya Retreats Backwaters & Beyond, Kumarakom, to escape the stress of daily life and experience unparalleled relaxation. The rejuvenating programme combines Ayurvedic therapies, yoga and mindfulness to improve sleep quality and restore balance, and includes daily treatments like Abhyangam, Shirodhara and Udwarthana, along with nourishing Ayurvedic meals. Now might be a good time, given the month of Karkidakam (mid-July to mid-August)—supposed to be excellent for getting the maximum benefits from Ayurveda treatments—is almost upon us. From Rs 1.75 lakh plus taxes for 7 nights on single occupancy; see www.niraamaya.com.</p><div id="lrcmtcont"></div><div class="end_story">- Ends</div><div class="dottedimg"></div><div class="authors__container"><div class="authors__by"><div class="authlable">Published By: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Anushka De</div></div><div class="published__on"><div class="authlable">Published On: </div><div class="authdetaisl">Jul 4, 2025</div></div></div>

From luxury safaris and scenic jungle trains to Italian rail journeys, sleep retreats and toll-free highways, here's what's new in travel this season.

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From luxury safaris and scenic jungle trains to Italian rail journeys, sleep retreats and toll-free highways, here’s what’s new in travel this season.

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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu highlighted the state's shift from easing business procedures to accelerating decision-making at the World Economic Forum, aiming to position Andhra Pradesh as a prime investment destination. 

Andhra Pradesh CM N. Chandrababu Naidu in Davos 2026. 

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Bangladesh remained firm in their stance of boycotting the T20 World Cup in India. It was a huge call considering the country might be thrown out of the tournament. Did Pakistan play a key part in triggering this problem?

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Karan Johar and Neeraj Ghaywan shared their first social media posts after Homebound missed getting a nomination at the 98th Academy Awards. Karan thanked Neeraj for collaborating with him for the film.

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Naomi Osaka and Sorana Cirstea’s second-round clash at the 2026 Australian Open sparked controversy after a brief, tense handshake and on-court tension. In the post-match press conference, Osaka also apologised for being disrespectful. 

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When asked whether Mumbai will get a BJP mayor, Fadnavis said that no understanding has been reached on the issue yet.  However, he insisted that any announcement regarding the mayoral post would be made jointly with Shinde.

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Twenty people, including women and children, were left stranded 75 feet above the ground after an amusement ride malfunctioned at an exhibition held at Codissia Grounds in Tamil Nadu’s Coimbatore. The incident occurred on Tuesday night when around 20 visitors, including three children, were stuck on the ride, prompting police and the Fire and Rescue Department to respond. Using a sky lift vehicle, the rescue team worked for roughly 45 minutes to safely bring everyone down. The incident has raised safety concerns, following a similar case in Chennai last year where visitors were left stranded on an amusement ride, highlighting the need for periodic inspections and strict safety checks of such attractions.

The incident occurred on Tuesday night when around 20 visitors, including three children, were stuck on the ride, prompting police and the Fire and Rescue Department to respond.

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This report examines the tragic death of Yuvraj Mehta, a Noida-based techie who drowned after his car sank into a flooded basement. The bulletin features harrowing footage showing the victim using his mobile phone light to signal rescuers for over two hours. The transcript highlights a 'completely botched up rescue operation' where workers were heard asking the victim to 'hang on' and 'try harder' despite lacking essential equipment like boats or steamers. The discussion points out that the basement was allegedly dug illegally, leading to a fresh FIR against the builder by the Noida Police. Criticism is directed at the delayed response, noting that the District Magistrate, Medha Rupam, visited the site four days later and the vehicle was recovered only after three days. The segment questions the professional standards of the fire department and police during the crisis, emphasizing the plight of a man aware of his impending drowning while rescuers remained ill-equipped on the sidelines.

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On this Special Report, India Today’s Ashraf Wani provides details on a tragic road accident in Jammu and Kashmir’s Doda district. An army vehicle carrying approximately 20 soldiers skidded off a treacherous mountain road and plunged into a 200-foot deep gorge near the Bhaderwah-Chamba link road. The reporter confirms the heavy toll, stating, '10 army jawans have lost their lives' in the mishap. The soldiers were reportedly en route to join an ongoing anti-terror operation in the nearby Kishtwar district when the accident occurred. While 10 personnel were declared dead at the Doda hospital, seven others sustained serious injuries and are being airlifted to the Army Hospital in Udhampur for advanced treatment. Local authorities and the army have launched a probe to determine if a mechanical failure, such as a brake issue, caused the driver to lose control on the curvy, hilly terrain. Top army and police officials have reached the spot to oversee the evacuation and rescue efforts.

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Gita Gopinath, Indian-American economist and Professor of Economics at Harvard University, shares her insights on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's remarks on shifting global economic order during the World Economic Forum in Davos and dealing with tariffs. 

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