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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...- Veg Biryani to to be renamed as Veg Pulao: Haridwar priests launch campaign to maintain sanctity of the citySeers in Haridwar are urging food vendors to change menu names. They want 'Veg Biryani' replaced with 'Veg Pulao'. This campaign aims to pr...
- 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, ...
- 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...
- Eid al-Adha 2026: When is Eid al-Adha 2026? Why Muslims celebrate two Eid holidays every year across the globeMuslims globally are observing Dhul Hijjah, the holiest month. This period culminates in Eid al-Adha on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. The festiv...
- 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...
- Vat Savitri vrat katha: How Savitri’s devotion moved Yama and saved her husband Satyavan- the inspiring story behind one of Hinduism’s most sacred festivalsVat Savitri Vrat Katha: Vat Savitri Vrat is a sacred festival observed by married Hindu women for their husbands' longevity. The story reco...
- US-born teen Buddhist lama balances monastic life and pop culture in Himalayan foothillsA young American teen, Jalue Dorje, embraces his destiny as a reincarnated lama. He navigates a dual life, blending his love for video game...
- Apara Ekadashi 2026 vrat katha, puja timings, rituals, significance, Lord Vishnu mantras and moreEkadashi kab ki hai: Apara Ekadashi, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is being observed today on May 13, 2026. This auspicious day holds significa...
- 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...
- 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...
- Kumbh Mela 2027 gets approval for Rs 1,252 crore worth projects from Uttarakhand CM DhamiUttarakhand's Chief Minister has approved over Rs 1,252 crore for the upcoming Kumbh Mela in 2027. These funds will boost infrastructure, d...
- 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...
- Kedarnath Dham opens doors: PM Modi writes to devotees, calls yatra a divine celebration of faithKedarnath Temple has opened its doors for devotees. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended a warm welcome and best wishes. He described the ...
- 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 bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...
- 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,...
- Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...
- 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...
- Annual Amarnath Yatra scheduled from July 3 to August 28The annual Amarnath Yatra will begin on July 3 and conclude on August 28. Advance registration for the pilgrimage opens on April 15. Prepar...
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