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Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM IST- Saudi Arabia restricts Makkah entry from April 13; permit mandatory for residents and foreign nationalsSaudi Arabia has implemented new Hajj season regulations. Foreign nationals and residents without official permits are barred from entering...13 Apr, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- War in the Middle East ensnares many Muslim pilgrims in travel chaosThousands of Muslims performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia face travel chaos due to the Middle East war. Many are stranded, with return flights ...07 Mar, 2026, 09.56 AM IST
- Hajj 2026 registration opens in Saudi Arabia: Eligiblility, process, packages, and key detailsSaudi Arabia has opened Hajj registration for domestic pilgrims for 1447 AH (2026) via the Nusuk platform, starting on 6 Ramadan. Priority ...24 Feb, 2026, 05.23 PM IST
- 31,000 deported, 51,000 stopped: Pakistan using AI to prevent potential beggars from going abroad as many do not returnPakistan has prevented over 51,000 citizens from traveling abroad this year to curb potential beggars. This measure, alongside enhanced scr...18 Dec, 2025, 05.53 PM IST
- Hajj 2026: Govt issues advisory for private pilgrims, urges timely bookingIndian pilgrims planning to perform Hajj 2026 through private operators must complete bookings by January 15, 2026. This deadline, set by S...13 Dec, 2025, 06.24 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia updates Umrah 2025 visa rules, makes hotel and transport pre-bookings mandatoryNew regulations for Umrah 2025 mandate pilgrims secure confirmed hotel bookings and verified local transport before applying for a visa. Th...30 Sep, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia restricts travelers from 14 nations to single-entry visas to curb unauthorized Hajj pilgrimsStarting February 1, 2025, Saudi Arabia will issue only single-entry visas valid for 30 days to travelers from 14 countries, including Indi...08 Feb, 2025, 08.44 AM IST
- Muslims start the Hajj against the backdrop of the destructive Israel-Hamas warThis year's Hajj came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian militants, which pushed the e...14 Jun, 2024, 10.54 AM IST
- You can now apply for Saudi e-visa online if you have these passport stampsSaudi Arabia is now allowing Indian passport holders with a UK, US or Schengen visa used once to apply for an e-visa online. In addition, t...06 Aug, 2023, 12.48 PM IST
- Millions head to Mecca for huge hajj in Saudi heatPilgrims in white robes and sandals packed the ancient city, now dotted with luxury hotels and air-conditioned shopping malls, after floodi...23 Jun, 2023, 11.24 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia approves Haj security planThe plan for public security authorities' tasks and responsibilities was approved by Interior Minister and Chairman of the Supreme Haj Comm...07 Jun, 2022, 12.04 PM IST
- Saudi restores full ties with Thailand after diamond disputeIn 1989, priceless 50-carat blue diamond was among an estimated $20 million worth of gems and jewelry pilfered by a Thai janitor from a Sau...26 Jan, 2022, 09.09 AM IST
- Travis Scott Houston concert tragedy: Astroworld festival emergency plan lacked protocols for dangerous crowd surgesMore than 20 lawsuits have already been filed, accusing organisers of failing to take simple crowd-control steps or staff properly.10 Nov, 2021, 01.18 PM IST
- Taliban will not negotiate unless it suffers battlefield losses: Ashraf Ghani“They (Taliban) will not engage in meaningful negotiations unless the situation changes on the battlefield; therefore, we should have a cle...02 Aug, 2021, 11.50 PM IST
- US slaps new sanctions on Iran after missile testThe announcement comes a day after Trump put Iran "on notice" for its alleged destabilising behaviour and carrying out ballistic missile te...03 Feb, 2017, 09.26 PM IST
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