An ambulance carrying a snakebite patient, a kanwariya, was stranded for nearly 50 minutes on Delhi-Meerut road after a minor collision with a tractor-trolley sparked a protest by pilgrims, blocking traffic until police intervention.
En lagerlokal tillhörande ett skoföretag i Jämtland brann kraftigt sent på kvällen, vilket ledde till giftig rök och ett säkerhetsavstånd på 300 meter. Ingen person skadades. Polisen utreder brandorsaken, som är oklar, och påverkan på närliggande verksamheter som Jämtlands bryggeri.
Over ten million pilgrims participated in solemn farewell ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Najaf and Karbala, Iraq. The supreme committee for mourning events expressed gratitude to Iraqi institutions and forces for their support in organizing the rituals.
Pilgrims from 27 countries have arrived in Mashhad, Iran, to attend the funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Approximately 4,700 foreign nationals are expected to pay their respects at the Imam Reza Shrine, marking the final stage of mourning for the deceased Supreme Leader.
Over four million pilgrims participated in farewell ceremonies for Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Karbala, Iraq. The mourning events followed the transfer of Khamenei's coffin from Najaf to Karbala, with millions also attending processions in Najaf. Authorities managed crowd flow by removing shrine entrance gates.
Bad Girl Books, the UK's first dedicated romantasy bookshop, has opened in Oxford, drawing large queues of predominantly female fans. The genre, blending fantasy and romance, has seen massive commercial success, driven by online communities and authors like Sarah J Maas, despite facing stigma.
The third batch of 4,812 pilgrims departed from Jammu for the Amarnath cave shrine on Saturday. This follows 12,168 pilgrims visiting the shrine on the opening day. Pilgrims are using both the Baltal and Pahalgam routes amid tight security.
The second batch of 3,865 Amarnath pilgrims departed Jammu for the holy cave shrine on Friday. The J&K administration issued an advisory warning that non-registered pilgrims would not be allowed to proceed, urging advance registration due to limited tatkal slots.
PM Narendra Modi extended wishes for the annual Shri Amarnath Yatra, urging pilgrims to follow five resolves: cleanliness, safety, environmental conservation, supporting local economy, and national service. The second batch of pilgrims departed Jammu under heavy security, with the Yatra set to conclude on August 28.
Pilgrims and journalists from over 30 countries are arriving in Tehran for the farewell ceremony of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. The ceremonies will span from July 3 to July 9, with high-level delegations and millions of mourners expected.
Eight monks were killed and fourteen hospitalized after a road accident in Mukdahan province, Thailand. The suspect is reportedly a child, and police are working with the parents to determine responsibility.
Fifty-two Indian pilgrims en route to Kailash Mansarovar are stranded in Kathmandu, Nepal, prompting NCP MP Supriya Sule to request urgent assistance from India's External Affairs Ministry and embassies in Nepal and China for their safe onward journey.
King Salman of Saudi Arabia has approved the hosting of 1,000 Umrah pilgrims from 16 Asian countries, funded by his personal expense. The initiative, overseen by the Ministry of Islamic Affairs, aims to facilitate visits to holy sites and strengthen ties among Muslim communities.
A standoff at a gurdwara in Uttarakhand's Rudraprayag district, involving Nihang Sikhs demanding the release of four arrested Nihangs, entered its third day. Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann spoke with his Uttarakhand counterpart, urging an amicable resolution.
The World Cup in the US reveals the nation's complex identity, moving beyond simplistic hatred to acknowledge its diverse nature and potential for connection, despite global perceptions and internal divisions.
Over 8,500 pilgrims, primarily Kashmiri Pandits, departed Jammu on Saturday for the annual Kheer Bhawani Mela. The yatra, heading to five Ragnya Bhagwati shrines across Kashmir, has seen increased registrations attributed to a peaceful atmosphere and enhanced security.
A parking dispute near Panch Puliya in Uttarakhand's Karnprayag escalated into a violent clash between Sikh pilgrims and locals, injuring five people, including a pilgrim. Angry locals blocked the Badrinath National Highway for four hours in protest.
PDP chief Mehbooba Mufti emphasizes that safeguarding Amarnath pilgrims is a shared responsibility among Kashmiris, urging hospitality to counter misconceptions about Kashmir and Muslims.
Indian Ambassador Doraiswami visited Tibet to review arrangements for Indian pilgrims heading to Mount Kailash (Gang Renpoche) and Lake Manasarovar (Mapam Yun Tso), with Zhao Peng briefing on facilities and hosting the delegation for dinner, marking a step in Sino-Indian bilateral ties rebuilding.
Director Huh Pyeong-kang discusses his animated film 'Pilgrims, Why Don't They Return?', based on Kim Cho-yeop's novel. He emphasizes finding beauty in imperfection and creating relatable female characters.
The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah announced conditions for shipping Zamzam water for departing pilgrims, including purchasing from authorized points, using designated shipping containers, a 5-liter limit per bottle, and one bottle per pilgrim. Commercial use is prohibited.
Iranian pilgrims began their return journey from Saudi Arabia on Monday, with around 30,000 participating in this year's Hajj. Meanwhile, UNHCR and the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre signed a $3.1 million agreement to support displaced persons in Yemen.
Iranian pilgrims have started returning to Iran from Saudi Arabia after performing Hajj. Approximately 30,000 Iranian pilgrims participated this year, with their departure by air expected to continue until the end of the month.
The Saudi Ministry of Health has provided 1.9 million health services to Hajj pilgrims, including over 292,000 preventive services. The ministry emphasized the pilgrims' health as a top priority and confirmed no Hanta virus cases among them.
