Saudi Arabia’s Diriyah Hajj route treasure: 1,200-year-old Abbasid-era gold, silver gemstone-studded jewellery shock archaeologistsA significant archaeological find in Saudi Arabia's Al-Qassim region has unearthed a ceramic jar containing over 100 pieces of gold, silver...
'Holistic' preparations underway for Nashik Kumbh Mela but it's a race against time, say authoritiesNashik is gearing up for the Kumbh Mela with massive infrastructure projects and heritage conservation. Authorities are integrating technol...
Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rolloutThe minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support c...
Shiv Temple older than Kedarnath: This 7th century Shaivite site is located in Tripura. How to reach, best time to visitDiscover Unakoti, Tripura's ancient rock-cut marvel. Dating from the 7th century, this Shaivite pilgrimage site features stunning sculpture...
Nihang Sikhs impose symbolic 'Khalsa tax' on HP vehicles at Punjab border pointNihang Sikhs staged a protest on the Kiratpur Sahib-Manali highway. They collected a symbolic 'Khalsa tax' from Himachal-registered vehicle...
Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to KashmirSrinagar Airport faces potential flight disruptions from July to October 2026 due to proposed Indian Air Force runway maintenance. Operatio...
Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1Srinagar Airport faces flight disruptions due to Indian Air Force runway maintenance. As part of the maintenanace, the runway will be unava...
Hajj flight redirected for Ahamedabad stopover due to Srinagar airport restrictions, baggage curbs for returning pilgrimsDue to payload restrictions at Srinagar Airport, Hajj pilgrims will experience adjustments to their baggage allowances. Akasa Air flights w...
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, ...
SDRF rescues over 50 pilgrims stranded in swollen river in Uttarakhand's ChampawatA major tragedy was averted at Sri Reetha Sahib Gurdwara in Champawat district. Over 50 pilgrims were trapped in a swollen river during the...
Badrinath, Kedarnath, Hemkund Sahib yatra temporarily halted due to heavy rainfallPilgrims heading to Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Hemkund Sahib are temporarily halted in Srinagar Garhwal as heavy rainfall in upper Himalayan...
Uttarakhand: Three vehicles fall into gorges in separate accidents; 7 killed, 6 injuredA series of tragic road accidents in Uttarakhand claimed the lives of seven people and injured six. A family of three died in Chamoli distr...
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...
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...
With ice cream and giant fans, Hajj pilgrims battle searing heatTo avoid the punishing sun, Inas Gamal abandoned her ambitious plan of spending the days ahead of the hajj praying in Mecca's Grand Mosque ...
Hajj pilgrim numbers surpass 2025 arrivals despite Middle East warOver 1.5 million pilgrims have arrived in Saudi Arabia from outside the kingdom for the upcoming hajj, according to a Saudi official, excee...
Over 10,000 Kedarnath pilgrims rescued after massive landslide in Uttarakhand's RudraprayagOver 10,000 pilgrims were safely evacuated from the Kedarnath route in Rudraprayag after a landslide at Munkatiya blocked the highway. Join...