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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...
Bharat Taxi emerges as World's largest mobility cooperative with over 35 lakh users, 6 lakh driversBharat Taxi is revolutionizing mobility in Gujarat. Drivers now own the platform, receiving 100% of ride earnings. This driver-owned model ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Delhi-Dehradun Expressway opens: Route, map, toll charges, entry, exit points and travel time; Here's everything we knowPrime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway on April 14, 2026. The 210-213 km six-lane corridor, built at a ...
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...
Make tirths safe for all kinds of yatrisIndia's religious tourism faces risks from stampedes, a recurring issue. Recent events highlight the need for universal safety. Current sol...
Uttarakhand CM Dhami assures preparation underway to ensure safe, smooth Char Dham YatraUttarakhand's Char Dham Yatra begins April 19. Yamunotri and Gangotri gates open then. Kedarnath and Badrinath reopen April 22 and 23. The ...
Sabarimala food crackdown: 60 food outlets fail safety checks; Officials warn pilgrims amid peak seasonSabarimala food crackdown: Food safety officials have stepped up inspections around Sabarimala during the mandala-makaravilakku pilgrimage ...
Uttarakhand tourism dept to prepare master plan for crowd management at religious placesFollowing the Mansa Devi temple tragedy, Uttarakhand is set to enhance pilgrim safety. The Tourism Department will create a master plan for...
UP to launch Buddhist, Sikh pilgrimage schemes with Rs 10,000 aid per person: CM Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has initiated the 'Buddhist Tirtha Darshan Yojana' and 'Panch Takht Yatra Yojana' to support s...
Uttarakhand: Doors of Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara open for devoteesThe Hemkund Sahib Gurudwara, nestled in the Garhwal Himalayas, has opened its doors to devotees, marking the start of the annual pilgrimage...
Kedarnath Dham to reopen on May 2, Badrinath on May 4The Shri Kedarnath Dham is set to reopen on May 2nd, followed by Shri Badrinath Dham on May 4th, marking the commencement of the Char Dham ...
Historic start for Char Dham Yatra: Uttarkashi welcomes over 3,60,000 pilgrimsOn Friday, 9,812 pilgrims visited Yamunotri Dham, while 13,602 made their way to Gangotri Dham. This surge in devotees brings the total to ...
Carefulness is next to godlinessThe Uttarakhand government's proposal for a daily cap on the number of pilgrims at Badrinath, one of the pilgrimage towns that comprise the...
Army relocates some troops from areas surrounding JoshimathIndian Army Chief Manoj Pande said that some troops have been relocated from areas surrounding Joshimath which is near a disputed border wi...
Char Dham Yatra to begin from September 18, says Uttarakhand CMThe Nainital High Court on Thursday lifted the ban on Char Dham Yatra and allowed only fully Covid vaccinated people with a mandatory COVID...