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- Karnataka minister’s ‘greatest religion’ Islam remark sparks BJP-Congress rowKarnataka minister Basavaraj Rayareddi's comments on Islam have ignited a political controversy. Senior BJP leaders accused the Congress go...31 Aug, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
- Quote of the Day by Malcolm X: 'If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed...'- Powerful life lessons on media, oppression, narrative control and independent thinking by one of the most influential voices of the civil rights eraMalcolm X's powerful insights urge us to diligently evaluate the information we receive. The narrative's framing can significantly shape ou...17 Aug, 2026, 05.28 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign joint defence deal amid regional turmoilSaudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey signed a joint defense pact in Mecca. This agreement aims to strengthen collective deterrence against ag...07 Aug, 2026, 04.48 PM IST
- Kerala seeks extension of Haj application deadline, bigger aircraft at Kozhikode airportKerala Haj Minister N Samsudheen requested an extended Haj application deadline until August 15. He also urged the Union government to perm...16 Jul, 2026, 10.03 PM IST
- Time to ReawakenHajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for Muslims who are ph...27 May, 2026, 11.16 PM IST
- Pilgrims kick off hajj as war's trajectory hangs in the balanceOver 1.5 million Muslims have converged in Mecca for the annual hajj pilgrimage. This significant religious event unfolds against a backdro...25 May, 2026, 12.18 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia allows six categories to enter Mecca as Hajj restrictions beginSaudi Arabia is tightening entry to Mecca for Hajj. Six groups can now get permits through the Absher Individuals platform. These include P...23 Apr, 2026, 11.06 AM IST
- Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia stops 269,678 Muslims without Hajj permits from entering MeccaSaudi Arabia has stopped over 269,000 individuals without Hajj permits from entering Mecca, as authorities intensify efforts to curb unauth...01 Jun, 2025, 11.01 PM IST
- More than 1.5 million foreign Muslims arrive in Mecca for annual Hajj pilgrimageMuslim pilgrims are flocking to Mecca for the annual Hajj pilgrimage, with over 1.5 million foreign pilgrims already in Saudi Arabia. The e...12 Jun, 2024, 11.56 AM IST
- Sania Mirza all set to go on the Hajj, requests friends to keep her in their prayers as she embarks on a ‘journey of a lifetime’In Islam, Hajj is a pilgrimage to the holy city of Mecca and a religious duty. Every financially capable adult Muslim is required to undert...10 Jun, 2024, 07.42 PM IST
- What is the Hajj pilgrimage and what does it mean for Muslims?The Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam, and all Muslims are required to undertake it at least once in their lives if they are physica...26 Jun, 2023, 05.41 PM IST
- SRK performs 'Umrah' at Mecca after wrapping up Raju Hirani's 'Dunki', fans reactSRK was in Saudi Arabia for Hirani's movie.02 Dec, 2022, 02.41 PM IST
- Curtailed hajj compounds Saudi economic woesVacant religious sites. Abandoned pilgrim tents. Lifeless hotels. A stunning emptiness - and fears of economic ruin - haunt the usually bus...28 Jun, 2020, 11.54 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia empties Islam's holiest site for 'sterilisation'On Wednesday, the kingdom halted the umrah pilgrimage for its own citizens and residents. The move came after authorities last week suspend...05 Mar, 2020, 10.47 PM IST
- Mosque mishap: Last rites of four Indians in MeccaThe last rites of four persons from Hyderabad, who had gone to Haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia and died in an accident there, would be condu...14 Sep, 2015, 09.54 PM IST
- Number of Indians dead in Mecca crane collapse goes up to 11Among the injured are three each from Maharashtra, Telangana, UP and MP, two each from Delhi and West Bengal, and one each from Punjab, Bih...13 Sep, 2015, 11.29 PM IST
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