Iran’s Supreme Leader warns US has no safe place as truce violation triggers fresh tensions in Middle EastIran claims US strikes in Hormozgan province breached a seven-week ceasefire. The US military states the strikes were defensive, targeting ...
27 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
Kerala Cabinet full list: CM Satheesan to handle Finance, Ramesh Chennithala gets Home portfolioKerala Governor Rajendra Arlekar has approved the portfolio allocation for the new UDF government, led by Chief Minister V. D. Satheesan. S...
20 May, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Luxury Haj packages gain popularity among wealthy pilgrimsWealthy Haj pilgrims are increasingly opting for luxury Haj packages that offer five-star hotels near Haram Sharif, premium transport, upgr...
10 May, 2026, 01.44 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
Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10K more due to high ATF prices; govt says protected them from larger burdenHaj airfare sees a Rs 10,000 increase per pilgrim for Haj 2026. This rise stems from a sharp global surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. ...
30 Apr, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
First batch of 431 Haj pilgrims leaves from J&KThe first batch of 431 pilgrims from Jammu and Kashmir departed for Saudi Arabia for the annual Haj on Saturday, officials said. The group,...
18 Apr, 2026, 09.07 AM 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
Haj forms to be made available for free; 25 embarkation points this year: Minority Affairs MinistryHaj package costs have been reduced by approximately Rs 50,000 as the money that was deposited with the Haj Committee for foreign exchange ...
06 Feb, 2023, 07.50 PM IST
India's Haj quota for 2023 fixed at 1,75,025: Government"The issue was addressed under the Annual Bilateral Agreement with Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) for Haj 2023 and inspite of challenges of ...
02 Feb, 2023, 04.52 PM IST
Haj 2022 online application process starts; Naqvi announces enhanced facilitiesPeople can also apply through the Haj mobile app, a statement quoting the minister said. Indian Haj pilgrims will promote 'vocal for local'...
01 Nov, 2021, 04.12 PM IST
Selection of Haj pilgrims to be based on Covid-appropriate criteriaNaqvi said the entire Haj 2022 process will be held according to the necessary guidelines to be issued by the governments of India and Saud...
22 Oct, 2021, 01.41 PM IST
Haj 2022 process in India to be 100% digital: Union minister NaqviThe Haj 2022 will be announced after consultations with different departments concerned in the upcoming Haj review meeting to be held in Ne...
10 Oct, 2021, 09.54 AM IST
Process for Haj 2019 to be announced in October: Mukhtar Abbas NaqviIt is for the first time that preparations for next year's Haj have started immediately after completion of the current year's Haj process,...
03 Oct, 2018, 03.47 PM IST
Rs 57 cr less to be paid to airlines this year as air fare for Haj pilgrims: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi"Rs 57 crore less will be paid to airlines this year even after ending the Haj subsidy," a statement from his office quoted the minister as...
30 Jun, 2018, 02.34 PM IST
Supreme Court asks Centre to apprise it about Haj quota seats, their availabilityThe Supreme Court has asked additional solicitor general Pinky Anand to file an affidavit giving details of the total Haj quota seats and t...
19 Feb, 2018, 06.53 PM IST
Supreme Court seeks Centre's reply on Kerala Haj panel's plea alleging discriminationThe Kerala Haj Committee said that the Central government distributes quota on the basis of the Muslim population in each state.
05 Jan, 2018, 02.50 PM IST
Centre encouraging online applications for Haj: Mukhtar Abbas NaqviAltogether 99,903 people went to Saudi Arabia for Haj from 21 embarkation points across India through Haj Committee of India this year, he ...
25 Oct, 2016, 01.00 AM IST