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Centre reduces age limit for Haj pilgrims from 70 yrs to 65, makes nod from govt doctor mandatory

Policy for 2025 also mandates one state haj inspector for 150 pilgrims as against 300 in old policy. Haj Suvidha app has been launched to provide info on accommodation & flights.

‘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.

4,300 Indian Muslim women are going to Haj on their own. Here’s what it means to me

Islam has provided women with equal opportunities to practice their faith. And now, they can truly fulfil their religious obligation on equal footing.

‘Don’t want another Tablighi’: Delhi residents push back on building Haj House in Dwarka Sec 22

Residents in and around Dwarka Sector 22 staged a protest Friday against the construction of a Haj House in the area. Muslims there say they see no particular benefit from the project.

Govt draws up new Haj 2021 guidelines, limits age of pilgrims allowed to travel to 65 years

A final call on whether Haj 2021 will take place is yet to be made. However, India has already held talks with relevant bodies to ensure a smooth process during Covid.

Saudi Arabia limits Hajj pilgrims, virus hits US bars and strip clubs & other Covid news

As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Everything in Mecca gets 5 stars — online reviews of most holy sites are wildly inflated

Whether for Mecca, Haridwar, Jerusalem, Lumbini, the super high ratings mostly reflect past visitors’ spiritual experiences – not real-world practicalities.

Once atheist, Russia now books people for religious jokes, and crises aplenty for Trump

Warming hits Arctic's 'last bastion', and a 'green' Haj. 

Modi govt makes U-turn on Haj policy for disabled, is accused of being discriminatory

Govt cites ‘instances of many such people indulging in begging’ in affidavit filed in HC, activists say even Pakistan and Saudi Arabia don’t have such bans.

Women reveal the sexual harassment they face even on Haj

Are those who go on the Haj better than other men? Do they respect women more than other men do? There is no evidence of this.

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Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.