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Saudia adds Kozhikode to its flight networkSaudi Arabia's flag carrier, Saudia, is expanding its Indian network by adding Kozhikode, Kerala, as its seventh destination. Starting Febr...12 Jan, 2026, 05.21 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 bus accident: Indian mission in Jeddah sets up camp office in Madina after bus tragedy; Consul General meets lone survivorAn Indian Consulate camp office is now operational in Madina. It is assisting families of Indian Umrah pilgrims who perished in a recent bu...18 Nov, 2025, 04.25 PM IST
- Saudi bus accident: How lone survivor Abdul Sohaib escaped the horrific crash that killed 45 Indian pilgrimsAs many as 45 Indian pilgrims were killed in the horrific bus crash in Saudi Arabia. However, Mohd Abdul Sohaib managed to survive the Saud...18 Nov, 2025, 08.46 AM IST
- Saudi bus accident: 42 Indians killed in bus accident near MadinaA tragic accident near Madina, Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims from Telangana. Their bus collided with a fuel t...17 Nov, 2025, 11.44 PM IST
- Saudi Bus Accident : More than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims feared dead in bus crash, one survivor foundMakkah Bus Accident: At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead after their bus collided with a diesel tanker ...17 Nov, 2025, 07.42 PM IST
- Congress condoles death of Indian pilgrims in Saudi ArabiaKharge said he has instructed the Telangana chief minister to provide all possible assistance to the families of the victims, and is closel...17 Nov, 2025, 04.53 PM IST
- Saudi Bus Crash: India sets up emergency helpline after fatal bus accident near MadinahAn Indian Consulate in Jeddah has opened a 24-hour control room and helpline following a bus accident near Madinah. The bus was carrying In...17 Nov, 2025, 01.21 PM IST
- Bilateral Haj Agreement signed with Saudi Arabia; India's quota fixed at 175,025 for 2026India's Haj quota for 2026 has been confirmed at 175,025. Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the bilateral Haj Agreement in Jedd...10 Nov, 2025, 08.34 AM 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
- India signs Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, quota fixed at 1,75,025 pilgrimsIndia has signed a Haj agreement with Saudi Arabia, setting a quota of 1,75,025 pilgrims for 2025. Minister Kiren Rijiju signed the agreeme...13 Jan, 2025, 06.31 PM IST
- Union Minister Smriti Irani attends Haj and Umrah conference in Saudi ArabiaUnion Minister for Minority Affairs, Smriti Irani, participated in the third Haj and Umrah Conference in Jeddah. In discussions with the De...10 Jan, 2024, 04.33 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 introduces 96-hour Umrah stopover visa for Indian travelersThe Umrah Visa, valid for 90 days, enables holders to reside and travel within Saudi Arabia, ensuring an efficient and convenient pilgrimag...06 Dec, 2023, 10.30 AM IST
- Minority Affairs ministry to make fresh bid to revive option of sending Haj pilgrims by sea: NaqviNaqvi said reviving the sea route for Haj was a priority for his ministry and he has spoken with Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Man...26 Aug, 2019, 05.42 PM IST
- HDFC Bank launches ForexPlus card for Haj, Umrah pilgrimsPilgrims can use the card to make all payments during the pilgrimage in a convenient and secure manner and thus avoid carrying Saudi Riyals.17 Aug, 2014, 07.36 PM IST
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