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MHA notifies FCRA rules defining religious activities, tightens complianceNew rules from the Home Ministry now define what qualifies as religious activity for foreign-funded organizations in India. The updated fra...- Nathu La, Lipulekh La checkposts designated as immigration posts for Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimsThe ministry's joint secretary, Sandeep N Mahatme, in an official note said, "In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section (1) of sec...
- Dinesh Trivedi becomes first politician to serve as India's new High Commissioner to BangladeshDinesh Trivedi arrived in Bangladesh as India's new High Commissioner. He is the first politician to hold this post. Trivedi crossed the la...
- Indian envoy to China visits Tibet to review arrangements for Kailash Manasarovar pilgrimsIndian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami visited Tibet to review arrangements for Indian pilgrims undertaking the Kailash Manasarovar Y...
- Hotel giants bet India’s local travel boom can defy slowdownMajor hotel groups are investing heavily in India. They expect a surge in domestic travel to drive growth. This expansion continues despite...
- 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...
- 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...
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra deadline: Check important dates, new prices and other detailsThe Ministry of External Affairs has announced the registration for the 2026 Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is open until May 19. Devotees must m...
- India rejects Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh, says route for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra is longstandingIndia has firmly rejected Nepal's territorial claims over Lipulekh Pass. Nepal objected to the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra route passing throu...
- Nepal renews territorial claim over Lipulekh, seeks dialogue with IndiaIndia on Sunday firmly rejected Nepal's objection to the upcoming Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via the long-established Lipulekh Pass in Uttara...
- Nepal objects to India's plans to conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via LipulekhNepal has raised objections to India and China's plan for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra using the Lipulekh Pass. Kathmandu asserts that Lipu...
- Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 registration opens; Check dates, routes, eligibility, selection process & fees to visit 'the abode of Shiva'Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 dates: Registration for Kailash Mansarovar Yatra 2026 has started. Pilgrims can apply online till May 19 for ...
- India to issue tourist visas for Chinese nationals 5 yrs after Galwan clashIndia has updated rules for Chinese tourists, Buddhist pilgrims, and diplomats. This comes after the Galwan clashes and aims to facilitate ...
- 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...
- Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...
- Floods near Nepal-China border disrupt Kailash Mansarovar pilgrimageThe Trekking Agencies Association of Nepal (TAAN), an umbrella organisation of mountain tourism entrepreneurs, has reported that pilgrims t...
- Mahakumbh 2025: Women delegation from Italy meets UP CM Yogi, recite sacred hymnsUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath meets an Italian delegation led by Mahi Guruji during the Mahakumbh Mela. The event saw 1.7 mi...
- 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...
- Saudi Arabia approves Haj security planThe plan for public security authorities' tasks and responsibilities was approved by Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Haj Comm...
- 80 Indians died during Haj pilgrimage this yearThe pilgrimage is one of 5 pillars of Islam that should be performed at least once in lifetime by each Muslim who is financially & physical...
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