Bilateral Haj Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia; India's quota fixed at 175,025 for 2026India's Haj quota for 2026 has been confirmed at 175,025. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the bilateral Haj Agreement in Jedd...
10 Nov, 2025, 08.34 AM IST
Engaging with states to ensure effective implementation of UMEED portal for Waqf properties: GovtThe Minority Affairs Ministry is pushing for effective implementation of the UMEED portal, mandating all registered Waqf properties in Indi...
22 Jun, 2025, 02.06 PM IST
Gaya to Medina: SpiceJet kicks off Haj 2025 ops with new jets and 18% more pilgrimsHaj Flights: SpiceJet has commenced its Haj 2025 operations, starting with a flight from Gaya to Medina, and will operate 45 flights in the...
02 May, 2025, 12.02 PM IST
It has become 'Jan-Jan ki baat': Delhi Haj Committee Chairman praises PM Modi's Mann ki BaatDelhi Haj Committee Chairman Kausar Jahan praised PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat as an effective platform for public engagement. She highlighted ke...
23 Feb, 2025, 01.49 PM IST
India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrimsIndia has signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, setting a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for 2025. Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreeme...
13 Jan, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
SpiceJet gets rights for Haj flights from 4 Indian cities, eyes ₹185 crore revenue from itHaj flights: SpiceJet aims to generate an estimated ₹185 crore from Haj flight operations in 2025, carrying nearly 15,500 pilgrims from fou...
02 Dec, 2024, 10.15 AM IST
Haj Suvidha App 2.0 lunched by government for ease of pilgrimsMinority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju launched the Haj Suvidha App 2.0, enhancing the pilgrimage experience for Indian travelers. The app ...
24 Nov, 2024, 05.24 PM IST
Only 'Muslim meals' to have halal certificate, says Air India. Check detailsTata-owned Air India has announced it will provide halal certificate only for Muslim meals. The company in its circular said pre-booked mea...
12 Nov, 2024, 12.55 PM IST
India's Haj quota for 2025 same as 2024; application process beginsThe 2025 Haj quota for India is set at 1,75,025, remaining consistent with 2024. Applications can now be submitted through the Haj Suvidha ...
13 Aug, 2024, 10.03 PM IST
Union Minister Smriti Irani attends Haj and Umrah conference in Saudi ArabiaUnion Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, participated in the third Haj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah. In discussions with the De...
10 Jan, 2024, 04.33 PM IST
Haj 2023: Online registration now open; Check last date, eligibility & step-by-step guide to apply hereThe last date for online registration for the 2023 Haj pilgrimage is approaching. The Haj Committee of India has opened the portals for the...
12 Feb, 2023, 03.05 PM IST
Frame rules to give Indian consultancy firm preference in contracts: Demand in Rajya SabhaRaising the issue through a zero hour mention, BJP's Vinay P Sahasrabuddhe said the new US President Joe Biden last month asked federal age...
10 Feb, 2021, 12.14 PM IST
Radicalism disturbing world peace, only India has solution: BhagwatCalling upon RSS members to connect with people irrespective of their caste, language, religion or region, Bhagwat said that India's charac...
20 Feb, 2020, 12.53 PM IST
New Haj policy this week, Mumbai-Jeddah sea route to be revivedA key feature of the policy, expected to be implemented from the next year, will be to revive the option of sending pilgrims via the sea ro...
01 Oct, 2017, 12.33 PM IST
No Chinese crackers will go off in Delhi this season: AAP govtKapil Mishra said teams will be formed to check Chinese firecrackers illegal trade and keep a tab. The teams will also conduct raids.
23 Sep, 2016, 10.24 PM IST
New Delhi, Riyadh eye deals on security, infra & workersDuring Modi's meeting with Saudi Arabia’s King Salman next week, Modi will push for six to seven agreements with the energy-rich nation,
26 Mar, 2016, 08.23 AM IST
International consortium proposes to build power plant in TelanganaAli welcomed the proposal and said his government's top priority is to attract foreign direct investment from abroad, especially Saudi Arab...
12 Oct, 2014, 02.25 PM IST