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Jaishankar spoke to Iranian counterpart Araghchi, raises shipping safety,
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that several of these individuals, particularly students, have already left Iran and returned to India. Others, including students and pilgrims based in Tehran, have been shifted to safer locations and cities within the country.
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India assisting return of its citizens from Iran via land routes through A
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
MEA official spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, while addressing an Inter-Ministerial Briefing on Recent Developments in West Asia, said that the Indian Embassy in Tehran remains fully operational and is on high alert. The government is assisting Indian nationals, including students and pilgri
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Tamil Nadu: Katchatheevu church festival begins today, devotees depart fro
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
A total of 3,996 pilgrims set off by sea to attend the festival at Katchatheevu, an islet located between India and Sri Lanka. The devotees departed from the Rameswaram port after completing mandatory checks by the police, revenue department, citizenship department and customs authorities
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Uttarakhand Kumbh Mela 2027: Mela Officer inspects Haridwar station, revie
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Considering the likelihood of a large influx of pilgrims via railways during the Kumbh Mela, ground-level efforts have been intensified to provide additional facilities and necessary arrangements at Haridwar and other nearby railway stations.
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Registration fee to be charged for Char Dham Yatra online registration to
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
Pilgrims registering online for the Char Dham Yatra in Uttarakhand will soon have to pay a registration fee, with a committee formed under the chairmanship of the Additional Commissioner of Garhwal Division to determine the amount at the earliest, Garhwal Commissioner Vinay Shankar Pandey
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Somnath Trust presents Rs 1.08 crore cheque to Gir-Somnath district admini
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The Somnath Trust arranged transportation from the railway station to the temple and provided food (prasad) for the pilgrims
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Rajasthan CM Bhajanlal Sharma holds meeting to discuss key development pro
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Rajasthan Chief Minister provided detailed guidelines for developing high-level facilities for pilgrims along the Braj Chaurasi Kos, Kailadevi Lake Bara, and Giriraj Ji Parikrama Marg.
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Hyderabad: 695 Pilgrims selected under Nizam's Rubath for Hajj 2026
Updated : 1 week, 3 days ago IST
The draw of lots for Hajj 2026 pilgrims from the former Hyderabad State has been successfully completed, with 695 pilgrims selected under the historic Nizam's Rubath arrangement in Saudi Arabia.
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Tamil Nadu: Four women killed, one injured after car hits group of pilgrim
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Atleast four women devotees were killed, and one woman was injured after a car hit a group of pilgrims walking to the Samayapuram Mariamman Temple near Siruvachur in Perambalur district on Saturday.
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Rajpal Yadav feels "proud" of attending Magh Mela in Prayagraj on Makar Sa
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
At the Magh Mela, Rajpal Yadav was seen dancing with pilgrims and devotees of Lord Brahma to celebrate the festival.
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"Non-existent" terrorist recruitment indicates positive change in J-K: Arm
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
"Terrorist recruitment is almost non-existent, with only 2 in 2025. Clear indicators of positive change in J&K include robust development activity, the revival of tourism, and the peaceful Sri Amarnath Yatra, which saw more than 4 lakh pilgrims, exceeding the five-year average. The th
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Somnath becomes a global gateway with four lane highway, Sabarmati Veraval
Updated : 2 months, 2 weeks ago IST
With 1,666 gold-plated kalash at the Shikhar and 14,200 dhwajas reflecting the perseverance, faith, and artistry of three generations, Somnath shines in devotion and grandeur. Nearly 98 lakh pilgrims visited the temple in 2020, and footfall has remained steady at 92-97 lakh annually throu
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