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Govt negotiated with airlines to limit Hajj fare hike despite regional tensions: Union Minister Kiren RijijuUnion Minister Kiren Rijiju clarified that the government intervened to reduce Hajj airfare hikes, bringing them down from an airline-propo...03 May, 2026, 05.40 PM IST- Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
- First batch of Hajj 2026 with 371 pilgrims departs for Mecca from New DelhiThe first Hajj 2026 flight carrying 371 pilgrims departed from New Delhi for Mecca. Delhi Hajj Committee Chairperson Kausar Jahan expressed...18 Apr, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia imposes heavy fines for illegal Hajj participation ahead of pilgrimage seasonSaudi Arabia is implementing stringent rules for the upcoming Hajj season. Unauthorized pilgrims and those assisting them face hefty fines ...15 Apr, 2026, 02.42 PM 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
- Saudi Arabia sets Umrah visa, travel deadlines ahead of HajjSaudi Arabia has set strict deadlines for Umrah visas and pilgrim travel to ensure a smooth transition to the Hajj season. Umrah visas will...20 Mar, 2026, 01.06 PM 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
- Saudi Arabia launches new visa platform to simplify Umrah travel for foreign pilgrimsSaudi Arabia launched a digital platform on August 20, 2025, to streamline the Umrah journey for international pilgrims. The platform, umra...21 Aug, 2025, 01.31 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia reopens Umrah visas from June 10 after concluding Hajj seasonUmrah visas from Saudi Arabia will be available from June 10. The first international pilgrims are expected on June 11. This follows a succ...10 Jun, 2025, 12.16 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia imposes no travel ban on Indians; Temporary restrictions linked to Hajj season: SourcesReports of a travel ban on Indians to Saudi Arabia are false, according to official sources. Temporary visa restrictions during Hajj are st...09 Jun, 2025, 03.27 PM IST
- Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia to penalise violators of new rules for pilgrims; check regulations, advisory & details hereSaudi Arabia has announced strict measures for the upcoming Hajj season, targeting unauthorized pilgrims with hefty fines up to 20,000 Riya...01 May, 2025, 10.28 AM IST
- Modi’s historic Saudi Arabia visit to seal major pacts, push for bigger Hajj quotaPrime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Saudi Arabia marks a significant milestone as the first Indian prime minister in four decades to vi...22 Apr, 2025, 07.09 PM IST
- India signs bilateral Haj agreement 2024 with Saudi Arabia, easing journey for over 1.5 lakh pilgrimsUnion Minister Smriti Irani, along with Minister of State V Muraleedharan, signed the Bilateral Haj Agreement 2024 with Saudi Arabia's Mini...08 Jan, 2024, 10.35 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia: Hajj pilgrimage returning to pre-COVID levelsThe hajj, required of all able-bodied Muslims once in their life, represents one of the world's largest gatherings of people. Before the pa...10 Jan, 2023, 11.35 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia says hajj to be limited to 60,000 in kingdomThe kingdom made the announcement Saturday on its state-run Saudi Press Agency.12 Jun, 2021, 07.08 PM IST
- No political propaganda during Hajj: Saudi Crown PrinceSaudi Arabia will not allow any political propaganda during this year's Hajj and those trying to violate the pilgrimage's sanctity will be ...19 Sep, 2015, 02.45 PM IST
- India discusses forthcoming Hajj with Saudi ArabiaAhmad, who is in charge of Hajj Affairs, is in Saudi Arabia to review the arrangements for the forthcoming pilgrimage.04 Sep, 2013, 08.39 PM IST
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