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Thursday, August 14, 2025
TopicHaj Review Committee

Topic: Haj Review Committee

‘Modi govt has timed announcement of ban on Haj subsidy to polarise people’

The decision was taken in November 2017, but Kamal Faruqui says publicising it at this time is an indication that the government wants to ‘polarise’.

Haj reform: Minister Naqvi says Muslim women may soon be allowed to travel alone

A govt-appointed committee allowed women over 45 to travel for Haj without a male relative, but for now, only in groups of four or more.

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Trump is swinging on Russia again. What this means for Europe’s security architecture

The dynamics between Europe and Russia have gone so south that mending fences looks like an uphill task—even as the US swings between sanctions and olive branches.

Slashing GST on waste can unlock Rs 1.8 lakh crore, high tax hurting circular economy goals—CSE

Centre for Science and Environment in new report makes case for rationalising GST on waste material, saying most informal operators can’t afford high tax & it also hinders recycling.

President awards 1st set of Sarvottam Yudh Seva medals since Kargil, 7 honoured for leading Op Sindoor

This year, the Indian Air Force received four of the seven awards, followed by the Indian Army with two medals, and the Indian Navy with one. 

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.