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From Haj Pilgrims To Waqf Properties: How AI Is Reshaping Minority Welfare
Artificial intelligence is set to become a key pillar of the Minority Affairs Ministry's functioning as the government moves to bring everything from welfare projects and skill development programmes to Haj management and Waqf administration onto dig
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Haj Airfares Hiked By Rs 10,000 Over Jet Fuel Costs, Opposition Protests
The government has defended the hike by pointing to fighting in the Middle East - the US and Israel's war on Iran - that has choked crude oil supply worldwide, and noting the increase has been capped at "just $100" after intense talks.
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UP Judge Duped Of Rs 23.99 Lakh Pretext Of Arranging Haj Pilgrimage: Cops
Two suspected cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly duping a judge here of Rs 23.99 lakh on the pretext of arranging a Haj pilgrimage, police said on Thursday.
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India's Haj Quota Rises To 1.75 Lakh In 2025, Highest In A Decade
The Minority Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014- the same year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took charge.
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Haj Quota Of India Fixed By Saudi Arabia At 1,75,025 Pilgrims: Government
The Haj quota of India for 2025 is fixed by Saudi Arabia at 1,75,025 pilgrims and has been distributed between the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and Haj Group Organisers (HGO), the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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Man Cheats 189 People Of Rs 1.2 Crore By Promising Haj Pilgrimage, Arrested
The Economic Offence Wing of the Odisha Police arrested a person from Mumbai for allegedly cheating Rs 1.20 crore from 189 people of the state, promising them the Haj pilgrimage, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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Egypt Cancels Licenses Of 16 Tourism Companies After 530 Haj Deaths
Egypt withdrew the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca.
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In A First, Indian Haj Pilgrims Travel From Jeddah To Mecca By High-Speed Train
In a historic first, Indian Haj pilgrims, who arrived at the Jeddah airport on Sunday, travelled to Mecca by high-speed Haramain Train instead of buses.
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Requested Saudi Prince To Increase Haj Quota For Indian Muslims: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mentioned the increase of the Haj quota by Saudi Arabia and said that upon his request to the Crown Prince the Haj quota was increased adding that the visa process has also been made seamless for the Muslim pilg
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India, Saudi Arabia Ink Haj Agreement With Over 1.75 Lakh Pilgrim Quota For 2024
India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024.
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Indian Expat Arrested For Haj Pilgrimage Fraud That Scammed 150 UAE Citizens: Report
Shabin Rasheed, who runs the Sharjah-based Baitul Ateeq travel agency, was taken into custody by the Dubai Police earlier this month.
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PM Modi On What Made Haj "Special" For Muslim Women This Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the Saudi Arabia government for making changes in the Haj policy and said due to this change, over 4,000 Muslim women from India performed Haj without 'mehram' (male companion).
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Plane Leaves Yemen Capital For Saudi, First Since 2016
The first commercial flight from Yemen's rebel-held capital to Saudi Arabia since 2016 took off carrying hajj pilgrims on Saturday, in the latest sign of easing tensions after years of war.
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Centre Makes Special Arrangements To Meet Forex Needs Of Haj Pilgrims
Emphasising on a "cashless Haj", the government has made special arrangements to meet the foreign exchange requirements of those going on the annual pilgrimage, including the issuance of a forex card through the State Bank of India (SBI).
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4,314 Indian Women To Perform Hajj Without Male Companions This Year
As many as 4,314 Indian women are set to perform Hajj without 'Mehram (male companion)' this year, the largest since the reform in 2018 which did away with the compulsion of a male companion with women on the pilgrimage, officials said.
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From Haj Pilgrims To Waqf Properties: How AI Is Reshaping Minority Welfare
Artificial intelligence is set to become a key pillar of the Minority Affairs Ministry's functioning as the government moves to bring everything from welfare projects and skill development programmes to Haj management and Waqf administration onto dig
-
Haj Airfares Hiked By Rs 10,000 Over Jet Fuel Costs, Opposition Protests
The government has defended the hike by pointing to fighting in the Middle East - the US and Israel's war on Iran - that has choked crude oil supply worldwide, and noting the increase has been capped at "just $100" after intense talks.
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UP Judge Duped Of Rs 23.99 Lakh Pretext Of Arranging Haj Pilgrimage: Cops
Two suspected cyber fraudsters have been arrested for allegedly duping a judge here of Rs 23.99 lakh on the pretext of arranging a Haj pilgrimage, police said on Thursday.
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India's Haj Quota Rises To 1.75 Lakh In 2025, Highest In A Decade
The Minority Affairs Ministry on Tuesday said that India's Haj quota for the year 2025 is 1,75,025, a rise from 1,36,020 in 2014- the same year when Prime Minister Narendra Modi first took charge.
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Haj Quota Of India Fixed By Saudi Arabia At 1,75,025 Pilgrims: Government
The Haj quota of India for 2025 is fixed by Saudi Arabia at 1,75,025 pilgrims and has been distributed between the Haj Committee of India (HCoI) and Haj Group Organisers (HGO), the government informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday.
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Man Cheats 189 People Of Rs 1.2 Crore By Promising Haj Pilgrimage, Arrested
The Economic Offence Wing of the Odisha Police arrested a person from Mumbai for allegedly cheating Rs 1.20 crore from 189 people of the state, promising them the Haj pilgrimage, according to an official statement issued on Monday.
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Egypt Cancels Licenses Of 16 Tourism Companies After 530 Haj Deaths
Egypt withdrew the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and referred them to the public prosecutor, accusing them of being responsible for the deaths of Egyptian pilgrims in Mecca.
-
In A First, Indian Haj Pilgrims Travel From Jeddah To Mecca By High-Speed Train
In a historic first, Indian Haj pilgrims, who arrived at the Jeddah airport on Sunday, travelled to Mecca by high-speed Haramain Train instead of buses.
-
Requested Saudi Prince To Increase Haj Quota For Indian Muslims: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday mentioned the increase of the Haj quota by Saudi Arabia and said that upon his request to the Crown Prince the Haj quota was increased adding that the visa process has also been made seamless for the Muslim pilg
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India, Saudi Arabia Ink Haj Agreement With Over 1.75 Lakh Pilgrim Quota For 2024
India and Saudi Arabia on Sunday signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for the annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024.
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Indian Expat Arrested For Haj Pilgrimage Fraud That Scammed 150 UAE Citizens: Report
Shabin Rasheed, who runs the Sharjah-based Baitul Ateeq travel agency, was taken into custody by the Dubai Police earlier this month.
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PM Modi On What Made Haj "Special" For Muslim Women This Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the Saudi Arabia government for making changes in the Haj policy and said due to this change, over 4,000 Muslim women from India performed Haj without 'mehram' (male companion).
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Plane Leaves Yemen Capital For Saudi, First Since 2016
The first commercial flight from Yemen's rebel-held capital to Saudi Arabia since 2016 took off carrying hajj pilgrims on Saturday, in the latest sign of easing tensions after years of war.
-
Centre Makes Special Arrangements To Meet Forex Needs Of Haj Pilgrims
Emphasising on a "cashless Haj", the government has made special arrangements to meet the foreign exchange requirements of those going on the annual pilgrimage, including the issuance of a forex card through the State Bank of India (SBI).
-
4,314 Indian Women To Perform Hajj Without Male Companions This Year
As many as 4,314 Indian women are set to perform Hajj without 'Mehram (male companion)' this year, the largest since the reform in 2018 which did away with the compulsion of a male companion with women on the pilgrimage, officials said.
