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Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky
6 months ago

Climate change has made the Hajj pilgrimage more risky

The Hindu  

Each year, millions of Muslims from across the world embark on the haj pilgrimage to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. The 2024 haj pilgrimage has been overshadowed by disaster/tragedy, with the death of at least 900 pilgrims, mostly due to heat exhaustion and related complications. High temperatures make mass gatherings riskier A study documenting deaths and injuries at mass gatherings up …

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Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca
6 months ago

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca

Hindustan Times  

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru died from extreme temperatures in Mecca, Saudi Arabia, according to officials in Saudi Arabia. Muslim pilgrims walk with umbrellas on the third day of the Satan stoning ritual, amid extremely hot weather, during the annual haj pilgrimage in Mina. “They collapsed due to the heat and high temperatures while walking about 50m towards Mecca to …

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Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally
6 months ago

Death toll tops 1,000 after haj marked by extreme heat: AFP tally

The Hindu  

The death toll from this year's haj has exceeded 1,000, an AFP tally said on Thursday, more than half of them unregistered worshippers who performed the pilgrimage in extreme heat in Saudi Arabia. Saudi authorities reported clearing hundreds of thousands of unregistered pilgrims from Mecca this month, but it appears many still participated in the main rites which began last …

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68 Indians among 922 Died during Haj This Year
6 months ago

68 Indians among 922 Died during Haj This Year

Deccan Chronicle  

Riyadh: Friends and family searched for missing haj pilgrims on Wednesday as the death toll at the annual rituals, which were carried out in scorching heat, surged past 900. A diplomat in Saudi Arabia said on Wednesday that 68 Indian nationals died during the haj pilgrimage this year marked by searing heat. Relatives scoured hospitals and pleaded online for news, …

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Mercury Rising: Centre Asks Govt Hospitals to Prioritise Heat Stroke Cases, Delhi to Move its Homeless to Shelters
6 months ago

Mercury Rising: Centre Asks Govt Hospitals to Prioritise Heat Stroke Cases, Delhi to Move its Homeless to Shelters

News 18  

The Delhi government on Wednesday held an emergency meeting with the heads of all major hospitals amid rising cases of heatstroke due to the scalding temperatures. The ministry of health and family welfare issued a health advisory as an intense heatwave swept northern parts of India with maximum temperatures touching more than 45 degrees Celsius in many areas. Later, on …

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68 Indian pilgrims among 600 people to die during Hajj in Saudi Arabia
6 months ago

68 Indian pilgrims among 600 people to die during Hajj in Saudi Arabia

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI: Sixty-eight Indian nationals were among more than 600 people from around the world who died during this year’s Haj pilgrimage that was marked by searing heat and intense high temperatures, people familiar with the matter said on Wednesday. Muslim pilgrims circle the Kaaba as they perform Tawaf at the Grand Mosque, during the annual haj pilgrimage, in Mecca, …

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Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country
6 months ago

Hajj: At least 550 pilgrims die of heatstroke as temp climbs 50°C, maximum belongs to THIS country

India TV News  

Amid the scorching heatwaves, a surprising media report claimed at least 550 people died during the annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca. At least 550 people have died on haj, diplomats told French outlet Agence France Presse on Tuesday. A 2019 study by Geophysical Research Letters said that as temperatures rise in arid Saudi Arabia due to climate change, pilgrims performing …

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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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Return of artefacts will curb heritage theft: PM Modi
1 year, 4 months ago

Return of artefacts will curb heritage theft: PM Modi

Hindustan Times  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday thanked the government of the United States of America for returning stolen antiques and artifacts to India, and said such efforts will increase awareness across the country to stop the theft of cultural heritage. PM Narendra Modi also thanked Saudi Arabia government for relaxing the rules to allow unaccompanied women to perform the Haj …

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'Let Pilgrims Go Without Psychological Pressure': Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against Stay On Suspension Of Haj Group Organisers’ Registration
1 year, 6 months ago

'Let Pilgrims Go Without Psychological Pressure': Supreme Court Refuses To Hear Plea Against Stay On Suspension Of Haj Group Organisers’ Registration

Live Law  

The Supreme Court today refused to entertain an appeal filed by the Union government against the Delhi High Court order which had stayed the suspension of registration of certain private Haj Group Organisers. ASG Sanjay Jain, appearing for the Union, argued that if the private Haj operators, which he described as "delinquents", were permitted to carry on Haj tours, it …

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PM Modi Speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Haj Pilgrimage, G20 Presidency
1 year, 6 months ago

PM Modi Speaks to Saudi Crown Prince, Discusses Haj Pilgrimage, G20 Presidency

News 18  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday spoke to Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman over the phone and reviewed a number of bilateral, multilateral, and global issues. PM Modi also thanked him for Saudi Arabia’s support during the evacuation of Indian nationals from violence-hit Sudan via Jeddah. Appreciated his support in safe evacuation of Indians from Sudan and for Haj.— …

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Amid Go First bankruptcy, Saudia to take Haj pilgrims from U.P. to Medina
1 year, 7 months ago

Amid Go First bankruptcy, Saudia to take Haj pilgrims from U.P. to Medina

Hindustan Times  

LUCKNOW In a major relief for the Haj pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh, their trip to the holy city of Medina won’t be affected due to the grounding of Go First Airlines. On Wednesday, state minister Mohsin Raza met chief minister Yogi Adityanath to discuss the preparation for Haj pilgrims. As the matter was related to the constituency of Prime Minister …

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Centre to issue forex cards for 1.4 lakh Hajj pilgrims
1 year, 8 months ago

Centre to issue forex cards for 1.4 lakh Hajj pilgrims

Hindustan Times  

Emphasising on a "cashless Hajj", 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. Unlike previous years, when each pilgrim was given 2,100 Saudi riyals by the Haj Committee of India in lieu of Indian currency, irrespective …

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Haj 2023: TS Haj panel continues to push for restoration of Rubath
1 year, 9 months ago

Haj 2023: TS Haj panel continues to push for restoration of Rubath

Deccan Chronicle  

The Nizam Rubath, which is free accommodation provided in Mecca for a select number of Hajis going through the Telangana State Haj Committee, who can save at least Rs 40,000 on the pilgrimage, remains uncertain even this year. According to official sources, despite attempts by the TS Haj committee, which remained in touch with officials of Nizam Rubath committee, there …

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29-year-old Indian national, walking to Saudi Arabia for Haj, enters Pakistan
1 year, 10 months ago

29-year-old Indian national, walking to Saudi Arabia for Haj, enters Pakistan

India Today  

A 29-year-old Indian national, travelling to Saudi Arabia for Haj, entered Pakistan on Tuesday to complete his marathon journey on foot. He arrived in Pakistan via the Wagah border and was welcomed by Sarwar Taj, who had filed a writ petition in the Supreme Court on behalf of Shihab and Bhagat Singh Memorial Foundation Pakistan chairman Imtiaz Rashid Qureshi. He …

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Pak national moves Supreme Court for transit visa to Indian national complete Hajj
1 year, 11 months ago

Pak national moves Supreme Court for transit visa to Indian national complete Hajj

Deccan Chronicle  

LAHORE: A Pakistani man on Wednesday challenged in the Supreme Court the Lahore High Court's decision to dismiss his plea, seeking a transit visa for a 29-year-old Indian national who wanted to enter the country so that he could complete a marathon journey on foot to Mecca in Saudi Arabia for Hajj pilgrimage. Sarwar Taj, the petitioner and a resident …

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Haj Group Organizers Are Not Performing Religious Ceremonies, Can't Claim GST Exemption : Supreme Court
2 years, 4 months ago

Haj Group Organizers Are Not Performing Religious Ceremonies, Can't Claim GST Exemption : Supreme Court

Live Law  

The Supreme Court has held that Haj Group Organisers or Private Tour Operators cannot seek exemption from the Goods and Services Tax for their services as per the Mega Exemption Notification issued under the GST Act The notification provided exemption for "conduct of any religious ceremony" as stated in its Clause 5. "If the intention and object was to provide …

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Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Filed By Private Tour Operators Seeking GST Exemption For Haj-Umrah Services
2 years, 4 months ago

Supreme Court Dismisses Petitions Filed By Private Tour Operators Seeking GST Exemption For Haj-Umrah Services

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a batch of petitions filed by various private tour operators seeking exemption from the Goods and Services Tax for the Haj and Umrah services offered by them to pilgrims travelling to Saudi Arabia.A bench of Justices A. M. Khanwilkar, A. S. Oka and C. T. Ravikumar pronounced the judgment. The Supreme Court on Thursday …

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Haj pilgrims from TS left in lurch
2 years, 5 months ago

Haj pilgrims from TS left in lurch

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: A section of Haj pilgrims from the state took to social media to hit out at authorities over an array of issues, ranging from inconveniences during flights to lack of amenities at the hotel they are being accommodated in. Pilgrims of one of the batches sent from the state said that there is one washing machine and one fridge …

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Can Haj & Umrah Services Be Exempted From GST? Supreme Court Starts Hearing Tour Operators' Plea
2 years, 8 months ago

Can Haj & Umrah Services Be Exempted From GST? Supreme Court Starts Hearing Tour Operators' Plea

Live Law  

In the earlier part of the hearing on Thursday, Advocate Kotla Harshavardhan, being led by Mr. Datar, advanced that being a religious ceremony, the services provided as part of the pilgrimage are entitled to exemption, "The services I am required to provide are in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, in respect of which I am seeking exemption. And if it …

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Telangana Haj committee receives 4,300 online applications
2 years, 10 months ago

Telangana Haj committee receives 4,300 online applications

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The state Haj committee has received 4,300 online applications from aspiring pilgrims for Haj scheduled on July 9, this year. The state Haj committee and Haj Committee of India, who prepared an action plan for the pilgrims, are waiting for a green signal from the government of Saudi Arabia to sign up the bilateral agreement. Sources in the Haj …

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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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