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Saudia's Haj flight causes alarm after smoke detected from wheels while landing
June 16, 2025 7:17 pm
The Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) team acted swiftly to contain the smoke, preventing any damage to the aircraft. All passengers were safely deboarded and flight operations continued at the Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport.
Allahabad HC rejects jailed convict's bail plea: 'Pilgrimage trip not an absolute right'
May 13, 2025 7:10 pm
Culprit was convicted of culpable homicide not amounting to murder
After Opposition flags Haj quota cut, govt blames pvt operator delay; Saudi reopens portal for another 10,000 pilgrims
April 16, 2025 3:13 am
With Saudi tightening Haj rules and shutting its portal for private operators, over 50,000 Indian pilgrims were left in limbo.
PM Modi welcomes Haj Agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota set at 175,025 pilgrims from India
January 13, 2025 7:53 pm
The agreement was finalised by Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju during discussions with H E Tawfiq Bin Fawzan Al-Rabiah, the Saudi Minister for Hajj and Umrah, in Jeddah.
Haj deaths show challenge of shielding pilgrims from scorching climate
June 27, 2024 4:57 pm
The deaths highlight a looming challenge for organisers as climate change takes hold in the region: the practice of requiring official permits for such services is stirring concern that unregistered pilgrims could increasingly be exposed to life-threatening temperatures
Climate change fuelled extreme heat that killed hundreds of Haj pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
June 21, 2024 10:33 pm
Media reports said that at least 550 pilgrims died during the annual Haj pilgrimage, which began on Friday, with temperatures at Mecca's Grand Mosque reaching a scorching 51.8 degrees Celsius.
Centre launches Haj Suvidha App, guide for pilgrims
March 04, 2024 8:32 pm
More than 550 people from across the country attended a training programme that will help them 'make Haj a smoother and comfortable experience' for pilgrims', the Union Ministry of Minority Affairs said in a statement.
Gujarat HC issues notice to Union ministry, Haj panels on sharp rise in rates for those undertaking pilgrimage from Ahmedabad
May 30, 2023 6:27 pm
Four families from Gujarat have challenged a circular of the Haj Committee of India that reportedly indicates pilgrims journeying from Ahmedabad will have to pay Rs 68,000 more as compared to those from Mumbai.
Ex-Cong MLA flags hike in Haj cost from Ahmedabad
May 07, 2023 11:18 pm
Nearly 9,000 pilgrims from Gujarat board from Ahmedabad to visit Jeddah for Haj every year. "Normally, in the past four years, there has been a difference of Rs 10,000-20,000, but this year charges from Ahmedabad are Rs 70,000 higher than Mumbai," Shaikh told this paper.
Delhi HC seeks Centre’s stand on plea for deputation of Muslim govt employees in Jeddah to serve Haj pilgrims
April 06, 2023 2:48 am
The plea sought the deputation of Muslim employees instead of assigning only Central Armed Police Force personnel.
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Top Frames: Muslims celebrate Eid al-Adha, Modi's US tour, Pope Francis visits US
September 27, 2015 12:59 pm
Eid al-Adha marks the end of the annual Hajj pilgrimage to the Mecca. The trip to Silicon Valley forms part of Narendra Modi’s visit to the US’ west coast – the first by an Indian prime minister in more than three decades. Pope Francis arrived Tuesday on the first visit of his life to the United States, bringing his humble manner and his “church of the poor” to a rich and powerful nation polarized over economic inequality, immigration and equal justice.
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