Saudi Arabia introduces strict new regulations for Hajj transport, including heavy fines and permit suspensions. Learn about the new application process, deadlines, and safety standards for millions of pilgrims.
Tamil Nadu CM M K Stalin laid the foundation for a new Hajj House near Chennai airport. The ₹39.2 crore facility will offer 400 pilgrims a convenient pre-departure stay. Learn about the key features and announcement details.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin laid the foundation for a new Hajj Illam near Chennai Airport. The Rs 100 crore facility will serve pilgrims from the state. Read more about this landmark project.
Thousands of Dharavi residents must move to transit homes for redevelopment, contradicting earlier promises. SRA CEO details the plan and offers. Read the full story.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & PGs to set safety, space & hygiene rules. Move follows fire incident, overcrowding concerns for MPSC aspirants.
Pune Municipal Corporation launches survey of abhyasikas & paying guests to draft guidelines on space, safety & hygiene for students. Action follows years of complaints.
Anvitha Reddy, a Bachelor of Design student at Monash University, shares her unfiltered experience—from visa delays to managing finances and making friends. A must-read for students planning to study abroad.
Nearly 50 Umrah pilgrims from MP villages were stranded at Nagpur airport for 7+ hours after flight cancellation. They boarded a bus to Mumbai to continue their journey to Jeddah. Read their ordeal.
India lodges a strong protest with Pakistan after 14 Indian Hindu pilgrims with valid documents were denied entry during Guru Nanak Jayanti. Read about the diplomatic response and the 1974 agreement violation.
Kerala High Court impleads manufacturer & certifier of banned chemical kumkum sold in Erumeli. Court to hear matter again Friday. Read the full details.
Five Ayyappa devotees from Tamil Nadu sustained serious injuries when a government bus rear-ended their van near Manmangalam. Read about the accident details and rescue efforts.
Prayagraj district authorities have allocated land in Sohbatiyabagh for a new 500-bed working women's hostel, enhancing safety and accommodation for employed women in the region.
Karnataka Endowment Department revenue surges as online room booking at pilgrim centers eliminates fund pilferage. Discover how digital transformation turned losses into profits.
Severe hostel shortage in Karnataka education hubs deprives 80% of applicants of accommodation, forcing many to abandon higher education dreams. Read the full investigation.
19 Sabarimala pilgrims from Tamil Nadu had a miraculous escape when their bus crashed into safety fencing at Mundakayam. Two injured, major tragedy averted. Read full details.
Char Dham Yatra 2024 attracted 48.3 lakh pilgrims, exceeding last year but falling short of 2023's record. SDC Foundation analysis reveals climate challenges and calls for sustainable management.
RJD leader Rabri Devi defies eviction notice for government bungalow in Patna. Former Bihar CM cites security concerns and legal challenges in ongoing property dispute.
Ayodhya witnesses historic flag-hoisting ceremony at Ram Temple with 60,000 pilgrims arriving by train and prominent industrialists via chartered flights. Key updates on transportation and dignitaries.
Travancore Devaswom Board announces traditional Kerala sadya with payasam for Sabarimala pilgrims. Free meals to enhance spiritual experience at famous temple.
A devotee from Hyderabad donates over 100 hearing aids to Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams, enhancing accessibility for hearing-impaired pilgrims at the temple.
The last rites for 44 Indian victims of the Madinah bus accident were performed in Saudi Arabia. A high-level Indian delegation paid respects. Read the full story.
Andhra Pradesh Governor S Abdul Nazeer attends last rites of Indian pilgrims killed in Madinah bus accident. Emotional ceremony honors victims from Kurnool district.
Final ceremonies conducted for Hyderabad Umrah pilgrims killed in Saudi bus-tanker collision. Tragedy strikes during spiritual journey. Read the full report.
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Kerala High Court intervenes, capping Sabarimala pilgrims at 75,000 daily after resources hit breaking point. Read about the crowd management crisis and political fallout.
Karnataka govt warns Sabarimala pilgrims about the deadly Naegleria fowleri amoeba. Learn the crucial safety measures to prevent infection and protect your health.
Karnataka issues health advisory for Sabarimala pilgrims amid rising amoebic meningoencephalitis cases. Learn essential safety measures for your pilgrimage.
Massive crowds at Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple create 10-hour waiting times as over 53,000 pilgrims visit on opening day. Discover the latest updates and management challenges.
Tragic Saudi Arabia accident claims 19 Indian pilgrims' lives as oil tanker collides with stationary bus. Details emerge about the devastating collision and rescue efforts.
Bangladesh court sentences ex-PM Sheikh Hasina to death for crimes against humanity. Separate tragedy claims 45 Hyderabad pilgrims in Saudi Arabia accident. Latest updates.