Deputy Ministers of Hajj and Umrah Abdulaziz Wazzan and Ayad Abdulrahman Rahbini, along with India’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia Suhel Ajaz Khan, welcomed the pilgrims at Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulaziz International Airport.
Voting for 234 assembly seats in the southern state is scheduled for April 23.
Light to moderate rainfall was recorded in the plains during the early hours, with weather conditions improving later in the day, a Meteorological Department official said.
Traffic officials said the route is expected to remain open on Sunday if conditions remain stable.
“A gap analysis would help create a realistic approach to addressing recruitment and infrastructure challenges,” Ganai said, speaking on the sidelines of an event in New Delhi.
The hike raises DA and DR from 58 percent to 60 percent of basic pay and pension, aimed at offsetting the impact of inflation.
Deldan Namgyal and Smanla Dorje were freed from Leh district jail after being granted bail by a high court on Friday.
In a televised address, PM Modi said the government would continue pursuing measures to empower women despite the setback, and apologised for not securing enough support for the legislation.
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri urged Iran to take immediate steps to facilitate the safe passage of India-bound ships through the strait, the ministry said, noting that Tehran had previously assisted such transit.
Singh said India must remain prepared for both de-escalation and any renewed escalation, adding that the government was taking “swift and effective action” under Prime Minister Narendra Modi to mitigate potential disruptions.
