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The adaptation imperative: Subnational action and India’s heat challengeAt present, more than three-quarters (76%) of India’s population is at high or very high risk of extreme heat.- Beauty's back-end gets investor attention; Naturis in talks to raise Rs 100 croreInvestors are increasingly backing India's beauty and personal care manufacturing sector, moving beyond consumer brands. Companies like Nat...
- 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...
- IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...
- 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 ...
- Saudi Arabia introduces 90-day health cover for overseas Hajj and Umrah pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has implemented a mandatory 90-day health insurance policy for overseas pilgrims undertaking Hajj and Umrah. This coverage, li...
- Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi launches scheme to facilitate poor to visit Puri Jagannth templeOdisha's Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has taken a significant step towards spiritual inclusivity with the launch of the Shri Jagannath...
- Saudi Arabia warns of heavy penalties for overstaying visas ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued strict warnings to expatriates and visitors regarding visa overstays during the Hajj season, with potential penalti...
- N Chandrababu Naidu promises Rs 1 lakh Haj aid if NDA elected to powerN Chandrababu Naidu, leader of the TDP, announced a financial aid promise of Rs 1 lakh for Muslim pilgrims visiting Mecca if the NDA, compr...
- Hospitality sector prepares to open its doors wider for people who throng religious hotspotsMany mid-size and upscale hotel companies are firming up investments and capacity expansion plans to the tune of Rs 3,500 crore in key holy...
- A selfie can get you Rs 5,000 from Karnataka govt. Here are the scheme detailThe Karnataka government has introduced a new rule for pilgrims from Karnataka who wish to avail the Kashi pilgrimage subsidy. They now hav...
- View: Sanitation as part of spiritual package needed to keep holy places cleanThe findings of the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5) are not the only sobering alerts for the stupendous achievements in sanitation i...
- Uttarakhand: HDFC Bank launches 24 gold loan desksThe facility will allow people to make the most of their idle gold with minimal documentation and transparent charges. The loans will be av...
- India keeping eye on pro-Khalistan outfit convention in 2019Fears members of Sikh Jathas visiting Kartarpur next year may attend SFJ meet.
- India's desire to be regional hegemon casting dark shadow in region: PakistanWarning that Pakistani forces are ready to defend its borders against any threat, Pakistan said "India's arms buildup has pushed the region...
- AAP government to fund pilgrimage of 77,000 senior citizens every yearAny resident of Delhi above 60 years of age will be eligible for the scheme and those selected, will be allowed to be accompanied by an att...
- Mansarovar Yatra numbers double this year; Uttar Pradesh tops the listThe number of registered yatris this year has reached 4,442, the highest ever, with UP topping the first time with 800 yatris, sources in t...
- Mamta Banerjee announced Rs 10 lakh compensation for Mecca victim from BengalMamata Banerjee announced a Rs 10 compensation for a deceased victim from the state and Rs 1 lakh each for two injured victims of Bengal.
- AP Government failed to take care of U'khand victims: TDPTDP today accused the Congress Government of failing to take adequate care of pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh who were stranded in flood-ravag...
- Rescue work of pilgrims in Uttarakhand overRescue operations to evacuate stranded pilgrims today came to an end in disaster-hit Uttarakhand with a group of 150 being safely taken out.
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