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Minority affairs ministry plans major AI rollout

The minority affairs ministry is integrating artificial intelligence into its services. AI chatbots and voice solutions will soon support citizens in multiple languages. These advancements aim to streamline applications, improve Hajj pilgrim support, and boost employment for minority youth.

The Economic Times

Luxury Haj packages gain popularity among wealthy pilgrims

Wealthy Haj pilgrims are increasingly opting for luxury Haj packages that offer five-star hotels near Haram Sharif, premium transport, upgraded tents in Mina and Arafat, and curated food services. Tour organisers said demand for such comfort-focused packages rose after actor Aamir Khan arranged special facilities for his mother’s Haj in…

The Economic Times

Hundreds of Hajj pilgrims die as temperatures touch 51 degrees in Saudi Arabia

Stampedes, tent fires and other accidents have caused hundreds of deaths during Hajj in the past 30 years

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This year, Kerala’s inaugural Haj flight from Karipur on May 21

The Hindu

T.N. to conduct health screening for Haj pilgrims

Haj screening camp organized by Department of Public Health in Chennai for pilgrims with vaccination and fitness verification.

The Hindu

Haj pilgrims first batch leave for Saudi Arabia from Srinagar

Two flights will leave every day for Jeddah Airport from Srinagar Airport and each will carry 320 pilgrims in separate schedules. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Pilgrims demand Haj panel refund excess fare taken for flight

Gauhati High Court orders Central Haj Committee to refund excess flight fare to 137 pilgrims from Assam within 90 days.

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Haj Suvidha App launched, Haj Guide for 2024 released by Smriti Irani

THe Haj Suvidha App would provide necessary information and direct access to important services like training modules, flight details, and accommodation to those embarking on the annual pilgrimage

The Hindu

Haj pilgrimage ticket rates from Kozhikode slashed, says Union Minister

Union Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya M. Scindia has informed the State that the ticket rate for the Haj pilgrimage flight from the Calicut airport has been brought down substantially.

The Hindu

Muslim Jamat to take out march to Calicut airport against Haj fare hike

Kerala Muslim Jamat protests against increased Haj air fare from Calicut airport, accusing Air India of exploitation.

The Hindu

Kerala to seek parity in air fare for Haj pilgrims from various airports

Kerala government to address high flight charges for Haj pilgrims, provide special rice for ration cardholders, and consider new legislation for compensation in Plachimada.

The Hindu

Thangal pleads with govt. against hiking Haj flight fare from Calicut airport

Kerala Muslim Jamat appeals to address concerns of Haj pilgrims from Malabar about increasing flight charges.

The Hindu

India, Saudi Arabia ink Haj agreement with over 1.75 lakh pilgrim quota for 2024

India and Saudi Arabia sign Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024, allocating 1,75,025 pilgrims for annual Haj pilgrimage in 2024.

The Hindu

Jagan urges Centre to allow Vijayawada as embarkation point for Haj pilgrims

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy has urged the Union Minister for Minority Affairs Smriti Irani to allow Vijayawada as the embarkation point for the Haj pilgrims

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Govt. has done its best for the uplift of minorities, says A.P. Chief Minister Jagan Mohan Reddy

CM Y.S Jagan Mohan Reddy spent Rs.23,175 cr on minority welfare schemes in 4.5 yrs. He implemented various schemes to empower minorities socially, economically, educationally & politically. 50% of nominated posts reserved for SCs, STs, BCs & minorities. Urdu recognized as 2nd official language in schools. Haj pilgrimage from Vijayawada…

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‘Make early arrangement for Haj 2024’

Make early arrangement for Haj 2024

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Unaccompanied in Mecca: women pilgrims recall a fulfilling journey

To celebrate this historic milestone, Air India flew a special flight from Kozhikode to Jeddah with all-women cabin crew and pilots, which ferried only women Hajjis. The ground crew and baggage handlers for the flight were all women as well.

The Hindu

First women-only Haj flight takes off from Karipur

Calicut International Airport at Karipur witnessed the take-off of the State’s first women-only Haj flight on Thursday. Union Minister of State for Minority Affairs John Barla flagged off the flight

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First batch of Haj pilgrims leaves Hyderabad

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Haj flight flagged off from Karipur

The inaugural Haj flight from Calicut International Airport, Karipur, took off on Sunday morning carrying 145 pilgrims to Makkah. Minister for Minority Welfare and Waqaf V. Abdurahiman flagged off the flight.

The Hindu

Haj pilgrimage should be an occasion to introspect, says Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan

Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan has said that the Haj pilgrimage should be an occasion to look deep within oneself. He was speaking at the State-level inauguration of the Haj camp at the Kannur International Airport on Saturday.

The Hindu

Air India Express to start Haj flights from Kannur, Kozhikode on June 4

Air India Express will start operating Haj flights from Kannur and Kozhikode on June 4

The Hindu

Chief Minister to open State Haj camp at Kannur on June 3

First flight carrying pilgrims will start its journey on June 4

The Hindu

Arrangements being made to handle embarkation of 155 Haj pilgrims per day from A.P.: Dy. CM Amzath Basha

Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Minorities Sk. Amzath Basha said that all the arrangements for the Haj Pilgrimage from Andhra Pradesh are being done by the State

The Hindu

Air India, Air India Express to operate special Haj flights

Air India and Air India Express will operate special Haj flights from Jaipur, Chennai, Kozhikode and Kannur.

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