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Ayodhya Homestays Flourish Amid Surge in Tourist Arrivals

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Ayodhya has experienced a remarkable transformation over the years. The city is currently seeing a significant influx of devotees eager to visit Ram Lalla in the magnificent temple. Pilgrims from all over the country are arriving in large numbers, bringing immense joy to the local residents.

The economic benefits have been substantial, particularly for homestay operators, who are witnessing a surge in bookings. So far, 6.9 million people have reserved homestays via the official Divya Ayodhya App.

Since the installation of Ram Lalla in the grand temple on January 22, 2024, a wave of devotion has swept across Ayodhya. Visitors are not only paying their respects to the deity but are also exploring nearby attractions. To accommodate the increasing significance of Ayodhya, the Yogi government launched a homestay initiative designed to benefit both tourists and local residents.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath envisioned that locals would also profit from the growing number of visitors. This vision has become a reality; many pilgrims, including those attending the Mahakumbh, have found homestays to be a convenient and economical lodging option.

Ashwani Pandey, Vice President of the Ayodhya Development Authority, noted on Sunday that the number of devotees is rising daily, and the homestay initiative has greatly alleviated accommodation concerns. The registration process for homestays began on December 26, 2022, and currently, 1,136 properties have been registered under the scheme. To facilitate bookings, the Divya Ayodhya App, developed by the Ayodhya Development Authority, was launched by CM Yogi Adityanath on January 14, 2024. The app is accessible to both Apple and Android users.

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Tourists and devotees can conveniently book homestays online through the Divya Ayodhya App. Moreover, the Ayodhya Development Authority has integrated Yatradham.com and EaseMyTrip.com with the app, enhancing its reach and future booking potential. Homestay prices in Ayodhya range from Rs 1,500 to Rs 2,500 per night.

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Delhi Techie Found Dead During Honeymoon Trip

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National: A 27-year-old IT professional from Delhi was found dead at a homestay in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand. The woman, P Radha Gayatri, had gone on a honeymoon trip with her husband.

According to police, the couple checked into a homestay on June 14. Her husband said they had consumed alcohol and went to sleep late at night.

The next morning, he found Gayatri unconscious on the floor. Police said she was lying in a pool of urine, and blood was coming from her nose. She was declared dead at the scene.

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The body has been sent for a post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the case and waiting for the autopsy report to determine the cause of death.

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Pakistan Ranked World’s Most Polluted Country in 2025

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Islamabad: Pakistan has been ranked as the most polluted country in the world in 2025, according to a new report released by Swiss air quality monitoring company IQ Air.

The report found that Pakistan’s average PM2.5 pollution level was 13 times higher than the safe limit recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO). PM2.5 refers to tiny harmful particles in the air that can enter the lungs and cause serious health problems.

IQ Air said that only 13 countries and territories met the WHO air quality guideline of less than 5 micrograms of PM2.5 per cubic meter of air in 2025. This was an improvement from seven countries in 2024.

The report also revealed that 130 out of 143 monitored countries and territories failed to meet the WHO standard.

Bangladesh was ranked as the second most polluted country, while Tajikistan secured the third position. Chad, which was the most polluted country in 2024, ranked fourth in 2025.

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Experts said that Chad’s lower ranking may be linked to missing pollution data. In March 2025, the United States ended a global air quality monitoring program due to budget cuts. The program had collected pollution data from US embassies and consulates around the world.

Christi Chester Schroeder, the lead author of the report, said that the loss of data makes it difficult to know the true pollution levels in some countries.

Because of data shortages, Burundi, Turkmenistan and Togo were not included in the 2025 report.

The report also identified Loni in India as the world’s most polluted city. The city recorded an average PM2.5 level of 112.5 micrograms per cubic meter. Hotan in China ranked second with 109.6 micrograms.

According to the report, the 25 most polluted cities in the world were all located in India, Pakistan and China.

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Only 14 percent of cities worldwide met the WHO air quality standard in 2025. This was lower than the 17 percent recorded in the previous year.

The report noted that large wildfires in Canada increased air pollution levels across the United States and even affected parts of Europe.

Countries that met the WHO air quality guideline in 2025 included Australia, Iceland, Estonia and Panama.

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Meanwhile, Laos, Cambodia and Indonesia reported significant improvements in air quality. Experts said wetter and windier La Niña weather conditions helped reduce pollution levels in these countries.

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Mongolia also recorded a 31 percent drop in average PM2.5 levels during the year.

Overall, 75 countries reported lower pollution levels in 2025, while 54 countries experienced an increase in air pollution, according to the IQ Air report

 

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Indian Air Force AN-32 Transport Aircraft Crashes

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Dispur: An Indian Air Force (IAF) AN-32 transport aircraft crashed at the Air Force Station in Jorhat, Assam, on Saturday. The aircraft caught fire after the crash.

According to reports, the AN-32 aircraft went down within the premises of the air base. A fire broke out immediately after the accident.

Rescue and firefighting teams rushed to the spot and launched an operation to control the flames. The fire was brought under control after their prompt response.

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The exact cause of the crash is not known yet. Authorities are investigating the incident.

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So far, there have been no reports of any deaths or injuries. The Indian Air Force has confirmed the accident and said that more details will be shared after a complete assessment of the situation.

Further information is awaited.

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