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5 months, 4 weeks ago

Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly

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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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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8 months ago

'I am proud of CM Yogi, UP had never seen such levels of growth and development': PM Modi in Aligarh

Op India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said that Congress and Samajwadi Party always get worried whenever he tries to discuss the plight of Pasmanda Muslims as these parties have not done anything for the upliftment for the community. Addressing an election rally in Aligarh, Prime Minister Modi said, “Parties like Congress and SP have always done appeasement politics and have …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Steep decline in Haj applications against quota

Hindustan Times

KANPUR: In recent years, there has been a steady decline in the number of people applying for Haj, according to the data from the state Haj committee. This year, the Haj process is underway, with the first installment set at ₹ 81,500 and the second installment at ₹ 1.70 lakhF By January 15, only 19,702 people had applied for Haj, …

Haj Lakh

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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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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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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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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1 year, 3 months ago

Building Haj house secular act, not religious: High Court to Hindutva leader

India Today

The Bombay High Court on Thursday told Hindutva leader Milind Ekbote, associated with the Samast Hindu Aghadi, that building a Haj house is a "secular activity, not religious". The court told Ekbote, "You must differentiate between indulgence of the state in religious activity and secular activity. Ekbote's lawyer, Kapil Rathod, told the court that there had been a "change in …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Battle for 2024: Why Indian Democracy Needs A Firewall Against Foreign Influence - News18

News 18

With the newly formed Opposition alliance bringing a no-confidence motion during the ongoing session of Parliament, the campaign for the 2024 Lok Sabha elections seems to have begun almost nine months in advance. Thus, we have this bizarre sequence of events where action against Chinese propaganda by the Indian State is cited to downgrade Indian democracy and to lower the …

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1 year, 6 months ago

6,000 pilgrims from Telangana ready for Haj pilgrimage

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: There is a steep increase in the number of Haj pilgrims from Telangana state. Unlike last year’s 3,100, this year around 6,000 pilgrims will perform the Haj from June 7 to 22 in different batches this year. Interestingly, the pilgrimage expenses have been reduced from â‚¹4.11 lakh to â‚¹3.05 lakh this year, after the issue was taken to the …

Telangana Haj Pilgrims

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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1 year, 7 months ago

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category

The Hindu

As many as 76 women have applied to make the Haj pilgrimage from Telangana in the non-mahram category. The non-mahram category provides for women to make the Haj pilgrimage without a male companion. This is an increase in number since last year when we had received four applications,” a Telangana State Haj Committee official said. The sources also said that …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Centre asks states to depute Muslim doctors on Haj pilgrimage duty

Live Mint

The Union government has directed states/UTs and medical colleges to depute male and female Muslim doctors, dentists and paramedics working in government hospitals for monitoring the health of Haj Pilgrims. Apart from prior medical screening of the pilgrims before they embark on the journey, pilgrims will also be provided healthcare in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in health facilities along …

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1 year, 9 months ago

RGIA to have special terminal for Hajis this year

Deccan Chronicle

HYDERABAD: In order to be ensure hitch-free boarding and disembarking, the Shamshabad airport is coming up with a special terminal for Haj pilgrims this year. TS Haj Committee chairman Mohammed Saleem, who inspected the facilities on Monday, told Deccan Chronicle that the terminal will become operational by the time initial flights begin in May. The Rajiv Gandhi International Airport had …

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1 year, 10 months ago

Haj pilgrims to have embarkation point at Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: AP State Haj Committee chairman Badwel Sheikh Gausal Azam and MLC Ishak Basha on Wednesday announced that AP government has decided to provide an embarkation point for Haj pilgrims at Vijayawada. The Haj committee chairman said state government will offer â‚¹60,000 as subsidy to each pilgrim whose annual income is up to â‚¹3 lakh per annum. Azam said it …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest on Tax [July - September, 2022]

Live Law

Arbitration and Conciliation Act, 1996 - Relief related to tax concessions are not arbitrable. Commissioner of Service Tax New Delhi v. Quick Heal Technologies Ltd, 2022 LiveLaw 660 Finance Act 1994; Section 65B - Definition of "service" - does not include activities listed as "deemed" sale under Article 366 of Constitution Commissioner of Service Tax New Delhi v. Quick Heal …

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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 …

Saudi Arabia Sim Haj Pilgrims

2 years, 7 months ago

Hezbollah weapons at the heart of Lebanon’s elections Sunday

Associated Press

BAALBEK, Lebanon — It was a sea of yellow as thousands of men, women and children waving Hezbollah flags and wearing the group’s trademark yellow caps rallied on a giant plot of land in the ancient eastern city of Baalbek in support of the heavily armed militant group. One after another, many attendees vowed to vote Sunday for the Shiite …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots

The Hindu

The Andhra Pradesh Haj Committee led by its chairperson Ghouse Lazam conducted the Qurrah in Kurnool on Monday and published the names of 1,201 piligrims who were chosen of the 1,416 people who had submitted applications for the pilgrimage. Mr. Lazam said that the persons chosen through the draw of lots needed to deposit their passports, health and fitness certificates, …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: April 4 to April 10, 2022

Live Law

A weekly round-up of important cases from Madras High Court and its subordinate courts. Law Officers Render Their Services Above Self, Must Be Given Due Respect: Madras High Court Issues Directions To Govt Case Title: M. Ramasamy v. State represented by its chief secretary and anr Citation: 2022 LiveLaw 135 The Madras High Court has issued a series of directions …

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2 years, 8 months ago

Madras High Court Leaves It To Haj Committtee To Decide On Including Chennai As Pilgrim Embarkation Point

Live Law

The Madras High Court has disposed of a writ petition filed by the Popular Front of India challenging the guidelines framed by the Haj Committee for the year 2022 regarding embarkation points and to include Chennai Airport as one of the embarkation points for the Haj pilgrims. A bench comprising Chief Justice Munishwar Nath Bhandari and Justice D Bharatha Chakravarthy …

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2 years, 9 months ago

Embarkation point for Haj pilgrims to start in Vijayawada

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Deputy Chief Minister BS Amzath Basha said on Tuesday that AP is the only state to implement the sub-plan for minorities. The deputy CM announced that embarkation points for Haj pilgrims will be launched in Vijayawada for the convenience of the Haj pilgrims. A meeting of the State Haj Committee was held at Tummalapalli Kalakshetram, chaired by the deputy …

Minorities Haj State Vijayawada Haj Pilgrims Embarkation Point

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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Waqf Adalats to Address Land Encroachment and Other Issues Monthly

Two Haj pilgrims from Bengaluru die in Mecca

'I am proud of CM Yogi, UP had never seen such levels of growth and development': PM Modi in Aligarh

Steep decline in Haj applications against quota

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

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

India, Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024

‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’

Building Haj house secular act, not religious: High Court to Hindutva leader

Battle for 2024: Why Indian Democracy Needs A Firewall Against Foreign Influence - News18

6,000 pilgrims from Telangana ready for Haj pilgrimage

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

76 women apply under Haj non-mahram category

Centre asks states to depute Muslim doctors on Haj pilgrimage duty

RGIA to have special terminal for Hajis this year

Haj pilgrims to have embarkation point at Vijayawada

Supreme Court Quarterly Digest on Tax [July - September, 2022]

Haj pilgrims from TS left in lurch

Hezbollah weapons at the heart of Lebanon’s elections Sunday

Andhra Pradesh Haj panel selects 1,201 pilgrims through draw of lots

Madras High Court Weekly Roundup: April 4 to April 10, 2022

Madras High Court Leaves It To Haj Committtee To Decide On Including Chennai As Pilgrim Embarkation Point

Embarkation point for Haj pilgrims to start in Vijayawada

Telangana Haj committee receives 4,300 online applications