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Haj 2025: SpiceJet announces 100 special flights from four Indian cities
3 weeks ago

Haj 2025: SpiceJet announces 100 special flights from four Indian cities

Hindustan Times  

SpiceJet has secured the rights to operate 100 special flights in 2025 for Haj pilgrimage from four Indian cities—Kolkata, Guwahati, Srinagar, and Gaya, according to a press release. SpiceJet will operate Haj special flights from four new cities The Indian air line which carried 13,000 pilgrims in 2024, will now increase its capacity by 18 per cent and carry 15,500 …

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Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly

Deccan Chronicle  

Bidar: Housing, Waqf, and Minority Welfare Minister BZ Zameer Ahmed Khan announced that Waqf Adalats will be held in three districts every month to address grievances related to the encroachment of Waqf land and other issues. Speaking at the inauguration of the Waqf Adalat organized by the Department of Minority Welfare, Haj, and Waqf, along with the Karnataka State Auqaf …

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Modi’s Minority Engagement: A Key Factor in the Lok Sabha Polls
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Modi’s Minority Engagement: A Key Factor in the Lok Sabha Polls

News 18  

Respecting and supporting minorities is an integral part of Indian culture. Prime Minister Modi guarantees the social and economic upliftment of India’s minorities, drawing strength from the centuries of dedication and heritage that Bharat embodies. The minority groups in India, including Jains, Parsis, Buddhists, Sikhs, Christians, and Muslims, make up approximately 20 per cent of the country’s population. Nagaland has …

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Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Haj 2024: India, Saudi Arabia ink agreement, over 1.75 lakh pilgrims quota fixed for this year

India TV News  

Haj 2024: India and Saudi Arabia signed a bilateral agreement under which New Delhi has been allocated a quota of more than 1.75 lakh pilgrims for the 2024 annual Haj pilgrimage. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. …

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India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024

The Hindu  

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. Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani accompanied by Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin …

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India, Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024
11 months, 2 weeks ago

India, Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024

Firstpost  

In a major diplomatic step, India and Saudi Arabia ratified the Bilateral Haj Agreement for the year 2024 on Sunday. Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Hajj and Umrah Dr. Tawfiq bin Fawzan signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Minister of Minority Affairs Smriti Irani and Minister of State for External Affairs V Muraleedharan in Jeddah. “Pleased to announce the formalisation …

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‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’
1 year, 3 months ago

‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’

The Hindu  

Telangana State Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Saleem on Wednesday wrote to Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani requesting the early announcement of Haj 2024, aiming to streamline logistical processes for the next Haj season. Mr. Saleem made the request so as to prevent delays in securing suitable accommodation, moallim services, fixing airfare and foreign exchange, and transportation arrangements, all …

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How the BJP and Muslims are quietly working to mend fences
1 year, 7 months ago

How the BJP and Muslims are quietly working to mend fences

Firstpost  

Think of BJP-Muslim relations, and the only narrative that immediately pops up in your head is of mutual prejudice and loathing. But look at this: “BJP’s Muslim outreach in UP civic elections gets favourable return.” The BJP fielded Muslim candidates in as many as 395 seats, including five for Nagar Palika Parishad chairmen, 32 Nagar Panchayat chairmen, 80 corporators and …

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Haj Yatra: VIP delegation disallowed; 4,314 women will go without mandatory male companion- DETAILS
1 year, 8 months ago

Haj Yatra: VIP delegation disallowed; 4,314 women will go without mandatory male companion- DETAILS

India TV News  

Minority Affairs Minister Smriti Irani said her government made several changes in Haj yatra guidelines keeping in mind the interest of the people. Such large number of pilgrims also poses unique public health challenges, and the medical requirements of the pilgrims in Mecca, Madina, and Jeddah must be well-cared for, a statement issued by the ministry said. Further, it has …

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Top news of the day: February 06, 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

Top news of the day: February 06, 2023

The Hindu  

Third earthquake rocks Turkey, over 1,900 killed A 6.0 magnitude earthquake, which followed a powerful 7.8 magnitude quake that rocked wide swaths of Turkey and Syria, hit Turkey on Monday toppling hundreds of buildings and killing more than 1,900 people. The promoters’ decision to pre-payment will help release 11.77 million shares in Adani Transmission Ltd., 168.27 million shares of Adani …

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No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year
1 year, 10 months ago

No application fees for Haj pilgrims this year

The Hindu  

There will be no application fees for Haj applicants this year, sources from the Ministry of Minority Affairs said on February 06, 2023. “Subject to the terms of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, single ladies may also apply, and Haj Committee of India may form a grouping with the ladies who applied under the category. “The ministry has also decided …

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Govt Decides to Do Away with VIP Haj Quota
1 year, 11 months ago

Govt Decides to Do Away with VIP Haj Quota

News 18  

The government has decided to do away with the discretionary Haj quota that was available with people in top constitutional posts and the minority affairs ministry, Union minister Smriti Irani said on Wednesday while asserting that the step has been taken as part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to end ‘VIP culture’. Minority Affairs Minister Irani hit out at …

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Near stampede at Haj House as loan hopefuls swell
1 year, 11 months ago

Near stampede at Haj House as loan hopefuls swell

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: A near-stampede-like situation was witnessed at the Haj House in Nampally as the deadline for the TS Minority Finance Corporation's bank-linked subsidy scheme neared. Following the state government's recent Rs 120 crore grant to the corporation, the number of applications had surpassed 1.5 lakh by Tuesday, however only 5,000 applicants will be eligible for the subsidy plan of Rs …

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Plea to include Vijayawada airport for ensuing Haj pilgrimage
2 years, 1 month ago

Plea to include Vijayawada airport for ensuing Haj pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle  

VIJAYAWADA: Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee chairman Badwel Shaik Gausal Azam has urged Union minister for minority affairs Smriti Irani to re-declare Vijayawada international airport for Haj pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh. Azam said that many international flights have resumed their operations from Vijayawada airport. He urged Irani to permit the Hajj committee to visit Saudi Arabia one month before to resolve …

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Online application for Haj 2022 pilgrimage opens, people up to 65 years of age can apply
3 years, 1 month ago

Online application for Haj 2022 pilgrimage opens, people up to 65 years of age can apply

India Today  

Those who wish to perform Haj 2022 from Uttar Pradesh will be able to apply online from Tuesday. In addition, women in the age group of 45 to 65 years going to Haj “without Mehram” will be able to apply in groups of 4 to 5. As per UP Haj Committee Secretary Rahul Gupta, the application forms will be considered …

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Haj 2022 Online Application Process Starts; Naqvi Announces Enhanced Facilities
3 years, 1 month ago

Haj 2022 Online Application Process Starts; Naqvi Announces Enhanced Facilities

News 18  

The online application process for Haj 2022 began on Monday with Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announcing significant reforms and enhanced facilities for the pilgrimage. While announcing Haj 2022 at Haj House in south Mumbai, Naqvi said the entire Haj process will be 100 per cent digital/online. India sends 2 lakh Haj pilgrims every year and this …

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Online application process for Haj 2022 begins, Union minister Naqvi announces reforms
3 years, 1 month ago

Online application process for Haj 2022 begins, Union minister Naqvi announces reforms

India Today  

On Monday, Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced Haj 2022 at Haj House in south Mumbai. First, the entire Haj process will be done digitally or online, he said.. @narendramodi Govt brought major reforms in Haj- removal of Haj subsidy;Haj process becoming 100 % digital/online;lifting restriction on women performing Haj only with “Mehram”,no additional financial burden on …

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Haj 2022 process in India to be 100% digital: Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
3 years, 2 months ago

Haj 2022 process in India to be 100% digital: Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

India TV News  

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the entire Haj 2022 process in India will be 100 per cent digital. The Haj 2022 will be announced after consultations with different departments concerned in the upcoming Haj review meeting to be held in New Delhi on October 21, the statement said. Arrangements for special training for Haj 2022 regarding …

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Haj 2022 process in India to be completely digital, says Union Minister Naqvi
3 years, 2 months ago

Haj 2022 process in India to be completely digital, says Union Minister Naqvi

India Today  

Union Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi has said the entire Haj 2022 process in India will be 100 per cent digital. The Haj 2022 will be announced after consultations with different departments concerned in the upcoming Haj review meeting to be held in New Delhi on October 21, the statement said. Arrangements for special training for Haj 2022 regarding …

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Haj Houses to be used as temporary Covid-19 care centres: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi
3 years, 7 months ago

Haj Houses to be used as temporary Covid-19 care centres: Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi

India Today  

Amid the raging Covid-19 second wave, the Ministry of Minority Affairs on Monday announced that Haj Houses across states will be given for utilisation as temporary Covid Care Centres. "It has been decided to give Haj Houses in different states of the country to the State Governments to utilize them as temporary Corona Care Centre," Minority Affairs Minister Mukhtar Abbas …

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Frustrated Political Players Doubting Indian Vaccines: Naqvi
3 years, 11 months ago

Frustrated Political Players Doubting Indian Vaccines: Naqvi

News 18  

Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi on Tuesday said some frustrated political players are doubting the efficacy of coronavirus vaccines made in India. Speaking after chairing a meeting of Haj Committee of India officials and Haj Group organisers at Haj House in south Mumbai, Naqvi said these "failed and frustrated political players" had earlier questioned the relief measures …

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Coronavirus negative report must for Haj pilgrims next year
4 years, 1 month ago

Coronavirus negative report must for Haj pilgrims next year

India TV News  

Haj pilgrims will have to submit COVID-19 negative report 72 hours prior to their journey to Saudi Arabia in 2021, Union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi said on Saturday. Naqvi also said embarking points for Haj 2021 have been reduced to ten in view of the COVID-19 situation and the feedback received from Air India and other agencies. Naqvi said applications …

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Online application process for Haj 2021 starts today, check details
4 years, 1 month ago

Online application process for Haj 2021 starts today, check details

India Today  

The online application process for Haj 2021 started on Saturday as Union Minister for Minority Affairs Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced that the pilgrims will have to deal with significant changes in view the coronavirus pandemic. Naqvi said that Haj 2021 is scheduled for June-July 2021 and the entire pilgrimage process is being held in accordance with the necessary guidelines issued …

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