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Quote of the day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Every man is born an original, but sadly, most men...' Life lessons on human nature, education, knowledge and success by US president known for abolition of slavery and winning American Civil WarQuote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln highlights the importance of individuality, education, knowledge, human nature, and success. The quote,...- 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...
- 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...
- Quote of the Day by Abraham Lincoln: 'Always bear in mind that your own resolution…'—Inspiring quotes by the 16th president of the United States who played a major role in the abolition of slaveryQuote of the Day: Abraham Lincoln's enduring quote, "Always bear in mind that your own resolution to succeed is more important than any oth...
- PM Modi to flag off Ayodhya-Mumbai Amrit Bharat Express trainIndian Railway launches a new weekly train connecting Ayodhya to Mumbai. This service will improve travel between Uttar Pradesh and Maharas...
- Odisha to issue fewer 'cordon passes' to prevent overcrowding during Jagannath chariot pullingOdisha government will issue fewer cordon passes for the upcoming Rath Yatra. This decision aims to prevent overcrowding near the chariots....
- No roads, no helicopters: Anand Mahindra shares old photograph of Kedarnath Dham: 'Journeys were slower, and maybe deeper too'A historic 1882 photograph of Kedarnath highlights how ancient pilgrimages demanded endurance and patience, with the journey itself being a...
- Amarnath Yatra 2026 to begin from July 3: Check important dates, registration details, eligibilityThe annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Registration opens April 15, with pilgrims a...
- Saudi Arabia sets Umrah visa, travel deadlines ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...
- After T20 World Cup win, Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar walk 14 km barefoot in Tiruvannamalai, performing Girivalam. Its spiritual significance and a guide on how to prepare for itIndian cricketers Varun Chakravarthy and Washington Sundar chose a spiritual path after India's T20 World Cup win. They walked barefoot aro...
- Saudi Arabia issues Umrah guide in 16 languages for overseas pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has launched a new digital guide for international pilgrims performing Umrah. This guide is available in 16 languages, making ...
- Government redesigning 'Prasad' scheme: Govt in Lok SabhaThe government is redesigning the Prasad scheme to boost pilgrim tourism. This initiative, launched in 2014-15, has funded 54 projects over...
- Saudi Arabia updates Umrah 2025 visa rules, makes hotel and transport pre-bookings mandatoryNew regulations for Umrah 2025 mandate pilgrims secure confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying for a visa. Th...
- Saudi Arabia: Hotel bookings made mandatory by the country for acquiring Umrah visaSaudi Arabia introduces new rules for Umrah visas. International pilgrims need confirmed hotel bookings via Nusuk Masar. This rule starts J...
- Uttarakhand launches Aadhaar-based eKYC for Char Dham, Hemkund Sahib Yatra registrationRegistration for the Char Dham and Hemkund Sahib Yatra started on March 20 and more than 750,000 pilgrims had used the Aadhaar-based online...
- India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrimsIndia has signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, setting a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for 2025. Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreeme...
- Modi performs puja at Sangam Nose, to inaugurate projects to improve pilgrims' Kumbh experiencePrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Prayagraj on Friday and performed a puja at the Sangam ahead of launching Rs 5,500 crore worth of d...
- Union Minister Smriti Irani attends Haj and Umrah conference in Saudi ArabiaUnion Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, participated in the third Haj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah. In discussions with the De...
- Uttarakhand tourism to issue tokens for darshan during Chardham YatraUttarakhand Tourism Development Council will issue tokens for darshan during the Chardham Yatra to reduce long queues for pilgrims visiting...
- Arunachal Pradesh is expecting around 1.5-lakh pilgrims during Parshuram Kund FestivalThe website will offer all information and logistic support to visitors and pilgrims coming to take a dip at the Kund, believed to wash awa...
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