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Telangana pilgrims among 250 Indians stranded in Kuwait for Haj
Hyderabad: More than 250 Indian pilgrims selected for Haj 2026 are stranded in Kuwait amid travel disruptions, prompting urgent appeals for government intervention. A large number of those affected are from Telangana,…
- India
India LPG consumption slides 13 pc amid West Asia conflict
New Delhi: India’s cooking gas LPG consumption fell by a steep 13 per cent in March as supply disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict hit availability for both household kitchens and…
- Telangana
Telangana Haj Committee gears up for May 4 departures from Hyderabad
Hyderabad: As the first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 18, the Telangana Haj Committee has begun preparations for those departing for the pilgrimage from Hyderabad Airport…
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First batch of Indian pilgrims arrives in Saudi Arabia for Haj
Jeddah: The first batch of Indian pilgrims arrived in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, April 18, for the annual Haj pilgrimage, the Indian mission in Riyadh said. “The first group of Indian Hajis…
- India
Haj 2026: Over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims to depart in batches from April 18
Hyderabad: The Haj pilgrimage for 2026 will commence on April 18, with over 1.75 lakh Indian pilgrims set to depart in batches for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) from multiple embarkation…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia warns of SR 100,000 fines, 10-year ban for Haj permit violations
Makkah: Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Interior (MoI) has announced stringent penalties for individuals attempting to perform Haj without a permit, as well as for those facilitating such violations, ahead of the 1447…
- Middle East
Hyderabad man in coma in Saudi Arabia, family races visa deadline
Hyderabad: A Hyderabad man is battling for life in a coma in Saudi Arabia, with his family at risk of being forced to leave as their visas near expiry. An appeal has…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia to deposit USD 3 billion in Pakistan’s central bank
Islamabad: Saudi Arabia will deposit USD 3 billion into Pakistan’s central bank, Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb said Wednesday. The funds will provide a much-needed financial boost to Pakistan, where the economy has…
- Middle East
Saudi Arabia bans expats entry to Makkah without official permits
Riyadh: Saudi Arabia has enforced new restrictions on entry to Makkah, barring expatriates and residents without valid permits as preparations intensify for the Haj 1447 AH/2026 season. In a post on X,…
- Middle East
Pakistan deploys 13,000 troops, fighter jets to Saudi Arabia
Lahore: A Pakistani military contingent comprising around 13,000 soldiers and 10 to 18 jets has reached Saudi Arabia as part of a joint strategic defence agreement signed last year, the Gulf Kingdom…
- Middle East
Toddler’s life saved after cardiac arrest at Quba Mosque in Madinah
Madinah: An 18-month-old girl was revived in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, after suffering cardiac and respiratory arrest at the Quba Mosque, the Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) said. A trained female bystander initiated…
- Middle East
‘Forced into goat herding’: Indian worker found dead in Saudi Arabia
Riyadh: The death of a 39-year-old Indian national in Saudi Arabia has recently sparked concern among his family, who have called for a thorough and transparent investigation into the circumstances surrounding his…
- Lifestyle
Inside the 34-year-old Jeddah spot serving Hyderabadi biryani
Queuing up for a steaming plate of biryani is a familiar sight in Hyderabad. But to find a huge crowd snaking down a sidewalk in Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah is a scene that…
- Middle East
Attack on Saudi pipeline wipes out 10 pc of oil export capacity, disrupts supply
Riyadh: An attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline has wiped out roughly 10 percent of the Kingdom’s oil export capacity, disrupting global supply flows as regional tensions continue to escalate following the…
- Middle East
Netanyahu orders direct Lebanon talks as Beirut death toll rises to 303
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he has instructed his Cabinet to begin direct negotiations with Lebanon, with a focus on disarming Hezbollah and establishing peace relations between the two countries. In…