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TopicHaj quota

Topic: Haj quota

‘Haj protected under Constitution’ — Delhi HC stays govt suspension of organisers’ certificates, quotas

In their petition, several Haj Group Organisers — govt-approved group tour operators that organise the pilgrimage — claimed their certificates & quotas were suspended after they were found eligible.

India ready to send Haj pilgrims after vaccinating them, but no word from Saudi govt yet

India has finalised 58,000 applications for Haj, but needs Saudi govt to give the sanctioned quota of the final number of people. The pilgrimage is scheduled from 17-22 July. 

Saudi Crown Prince accepts ‘elder brother’ Modi’s demand for increase in Haj quota

Haj quota will now be increased to 200,000. Govt officials say it shows bonhomie between the two leaders, which will help in the fight against terror.

On Camera

Fauja Singh’s death shows Indian roads remain a national emergency—474 lives lost every day

Fauja Singh, 114, died after being hit by a speeding car. His death renews questions about India’s deadly roads, rising accidents, and poor traffic discipline.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

Not just AK-203, India & Russia to jointly manufacture AK-19 and PPK-20 for domestic use and export 

India-Russia JV is also racing to deliver 7,000 more AK-203 assault rifles by 15 Aug. These are currently being made with 50% indigenisation and this will surge to 100% by 31 December.

Joys of Trumplomacy: India & the world are learning US President’s 99 moods and 1 goal

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.