China's repression in Tibet under global spotlight as Tibetan leader rallies democratic support in BerlinTibetan leader Penpa Tsering warns that China's assimilation policies in Tibet threaten democratic values. He met with German lawmakers, de...
14 Jun, 2026, 05.41 PM IST
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...
07 Jun, 2026, 03.15 PM IST
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...
05 Jun, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
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...
04 Jun, 2026, 04.01 PM IST
Nepal objects to India's plans to conduct Kailash Mansarovar Yatra via LipulekhNepal has raised objections to India and China's plan for the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra using the Lipulekh Pass. Kathmandu asserts that Lipu...
06 May, 2026, 07.28 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
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...
01 May, 2026, 07.30 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
Saudi Arabia warns visa overstayers of penalties and deportation ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to visitors against overstaying their visas, with violators facing potential jail time, hefty fines...
28 Apr, 2026, 10.58 AM IST
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....
26 Apr, 2026, 04.39 PM IST
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...
26 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM IST
First batch of Hajj 2026 with 371 pilgrims departs for Mecca from New DelhiThe first Hajj 2026 flight carrying 371 pilgrims departed from New Delhi for Mecca. Delhi Hajj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan expressed...
18 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
World of Warcraft Pilgrim’s Bounty Event: All you may want to knowThe Pilgrim’s Bounty event in World of Warcraft (WoW) offers seasonal items, buffs and unique rewards. Bountiful Tables, found in Dragon Is...
20 Nov, 2023, 01.14 AM IST
Amarnath Yatra suspended from Jammu to Srinagar amid shutdown callJuly 13 is observed as Martyrs Day in Jammu and Kashmir to remember those killed in the firing outside the Srinagar Central Jail by forces ...
13 Jul, 2019, 10.33 AM IST
India lodges protest with Pakistan over refusal to grant visa to 87 pilgrimsThe pilgrims, who were denied visa, were part of the official jatha (group), the sources said, adding that restrictive visa was granted to ...
14 Jun, 2019, 09.55 PM IST
View: Why only Haj? End subsidies for all pilgrimsA subsidy for religious pilgrims amounts to discrimination against rationalists and atheists, violating Constitutional guarantees of equali...
21 Jan, 2018, 09.37 AM IST
Godavari Maha Pushkaram: Andhra Pradesh government launches IVR service for pilgrimsCitizens can just give a missed call to a toll free number 8333000020, after which the call will be disconnected, and the caller will recei...
13 Jul, 2015, 04.49 PM IST