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- Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...02 Jun, 2026, 11.42 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia opens Umrah visa applications for new season; pilgrim arrivals beginSaudi Arabia has opened Umrah visa applications for the 1448 AH season, with international pilgrims allowed to begin arriving from May 31, ...01 Jun, 2026, 10.14 AM IST
- Hajj travel becomes costlier for pilgrims as Iran-US war disrupts Gulf air routesPilgrims heading to Saudi Arabia for Hajj face higher travel costs. Airfares and packages have risen significantly due to increased fuel pr...30 May, 2026, 11.49 AM IST
- 10 months on, locals rely on boats as washed-away bridge leave Jammu villages cut offNearly ten months after flash floods destroyed a vital bridge in Katal Batal, residents of Nagrota continue to rely on boats for daily comm...25 May, 2026, 12.47 AM IST
- High-level security being set up for Amarnath Yatra; vigilance boosted for Vaishno DeviSecurity agencies are implementing a robust multi-layered security mechanism for the annual Amarnath Yatra, commencing July 3. Heightened v...24 May, 2026, 06.30 PM IST
- Kedarnath Yatra on high alert: IMD warns of heavy rain & thunderstorms, check Dehradun traffic plan before you travelThe India Meteorological Department has issued a yellow alert for Kedarnath, warning of thunderstorms and strong winds, placing the ongoing...23 May, 2026, 02.58 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
- D2C brands feel the pinch as consumers cut spendingRising input costs and shrinking demand are squeezing smaller brands, with consumer spending projected to drop 5-6% next quarter. D2C brand...15 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia expands mobility services for elderly, disabled Hajj pilgrims in MedinaSaudi Arabia is boosting accessibility for elderly and disabled pilgrims at the Prophet's Mosque for the 2026 Hajj. New services include el...13 May, 2026, 02.35 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia warns pilgrims against fake Hajj permits, unauthorised visa offersSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah is urging pilgrims to secure official Hajj permits exclusively through authorized channels to pre...07 May, 2026, 01.07 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia replaces passport with digital ID for Hajj pilgrimsSaudi Arabia is now allowing Hajj pilgrims to use a digital identification for domestic travel, eliminating the need to carry physical pass...04 May, 2026, 10.25 AM IST
- Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST
- Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers of penalties and deportation ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to visitors against overstaying their visas, with violators facing potential jail time, hefty fines...28 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
- Kedarnath portals open today as fresh snowfall blankets Dham, pilgrims throng shrineThe portals of Kedarnath Temple reopened on Wednesday after a six-month winter break, with thousands of devotees arriving despite heavy sno...22 Apr, 2026, 08.45 AM IST
- Char Dham Yatra 2026 begins: Kedarnath opens tomorrow; Check registration process, helicopter booking, routes, dates and new rules hereChar Dham Yatra 2026: The 2026 Char Dham Yatra is in full swing, with the highly anticipated opening of the Kedarnath Dham portals schedule...21 Apr, 2026, 01.10 PM 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
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