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Royal Orchid plans to add 50 hotels, betting on local demand boostRoyal Orchid Hotels is set to launch over 50 new properties across India in the coming 12 to 18 months. This expansion is fueled by a surge...- Eleven killed, historic monastery on fire as Ukraine faces major Russian attacksZelenskyy offered to meet Putin with Trump and European leaders at the G7 gathering in France but the Kremlin didn’t reply, a Ukrainian off...
- Moroccan proverb of the day: 'Travelling leaves you speechless, then turns you...' Life lessons on why experiences matter more than possessionsMoroccan proverb of the day: Moroccan explorer Ibn Battuta's famous quote highlights the transformative power of travel. Journeys leave one...
- 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...
- Pakistan issues 737 visas to Indian pilgrims for Guru Arjan Dev Ji Martyrdom Day eventsPakistan has granted 737 visas to Indian Sikh pilgrims. They will travel to Pakistan for events commemorating the Martyrdom Day of Guru Arj...
- 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...
- '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...
- PM Modi pays tribute to Lokmata Ahilyabai Holkar on her birth anniversary, recalls her contribution to nation-buildingIn a post on X, the Prime Minister offered his salutations to Ahilyabai Holkar and remembered her for her intelligence, compassion, and unw...
- 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...
- US-Iran truce deal awaits Trump as strikes test ceasefireUS and Iranian negotiators edged toward a deal to extend their fragile ceasefire for 60 days, but the potential breakthrough was still hang...
- "Protected animals should not be sacrificed": SP leader ST Hasan advises against politicising religious matters on Eid-al-AdhaSamajwadi Party leader ST Hasan emphasized that religious sentiments should not be politicized. He stated that traditional sacrifice will c...
- Time to ReawakenHajj is the annual Islamic pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia and is considered a once-in-a-lifetime religious duty for Muslims who are ph...
- 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...
- Bakrid 2026 Date: When will Kerala celebrate Eid-ul-Adha? Check holiday update and market closureBakrid celebrations in India are set for May 28, 2026, with Kerala announcing a two-day holiday. The stock markets will observe a closure o...
- A tale of two minorities: Why India never saw anti-Jainism like Europe's anti-semitismA comparison of Jains in India and Jews in Europe explores why one civilisation enabled coexistence while the other descended into exclusio...
- Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...
- AIUDF chief Badruddin Ajmal seeks early oath date for his MLA swearing-in ceremony ahead of HajjAIUDF President Badruddin Ajmal has requested the Assam Assembly Speaker for a convenient date to take his oath as an MLA. He is scheduled ...
- Gates of Rudranath temple to open on May 18The portals of the Sri Rudranath temple will open for the summer season on Monday. The deity's festive procession departed from the Gopinat...
- Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 daysA new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 2...
- 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...
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