Haj 2026: Government extends deadline for pilgrims booking through HGOs to January 25
New Delhi: The Union government has granted a final extension till January 25, 2026, for pilgrims booking Haj 2026 through Haj Group Organisers (HGOs) and Private Tour Operators (PTOs) to complete all required formalities.
In a circular issued on January 15, the Ministry of Minority Affairs said the decision was taken after receiving representations from pilgrims and other stakeholders seeking more time to complete booking-related procedures.
Earlier, provisionally selected pilgrims had been asked to finish all prescribed codal formalities, including booking requirements, by January 15, 2026, in line with deadlines set by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the extension has been granted keeping in mind the larger interest of pilgrims.
As per the revised advisory, pilgrims must complete the booking process, submit valid passports to the Haj Committee of India or the concerned HGOs, and ensure successful onboarding on the Nusuk Portal within the extended timeline.
The ministry has also cautioned pilgrims to verify the registration status, quota, and approval of the concerned HGO or PTO before making any booking, and to ensure that bookings are made only through authorised operators.
The government has made it clear that this is the final extension and that no further relaxation will be granted beyond January 25, 2026, under any circumstances.
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Youth Cong leader killed in Karnataka's Dharwad
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Dharwad (PTI): A Youth Congress leader was allegedly killed by unidentified assailants after barging into his residence in the city, police said on Saturday. The deceased was identified as Fairoz Pathan, they said.
The incident took place at his house in the Hashminagar area on late Friday, creating panic among local residents.
Police said that four unidentified assailants barged into his house and attacked him with lethal weapons.
After committing the crime, the accused fled from the spot. The entire act has been captured on nearby CCTV cameras, providing crucial leads for the investigation, a senior police officer said.
Upon receiving information, police from the Sub-Urban Police Station rushed to the spot and conducted an inspection. The exact reason behind the murder is yet to be ascertained, he said.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the accused.
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