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
Hajj 2026: How to check Qurrah draw result at hajcommittee.gov.in, advance payment details, livestream linkThe Haj Committee of India will conduct a draw of lots on August 13 to select pilgrims for Hajj 2026, with results available online. Provis...
13 Aug, 2025, 02.23 PM IST
India issued over 96 lakh e-visas to foreigners since 2020: MEAIndia has granted over 96 lakh e-visas to foreigners since 2020, expanding the facility to 181 countries. The government facilitates intern...
31 Jul, 2025, 05.51 PM IST
Hajj 2025: What to know about safety, costs, and new rulesMuslims gather in Mecca for the Hajj. Pilgrims face challenges like extreme heat, leading to safety measures. Saudi Arabia bans children un...
04 Jun, 2025, 01.05 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 departs for key Jeddah visit; says India values 'historic relations' with Saudi ArabiaPrime Minister Narendra Modi embarked on a two-day state visit to Saudi Arabia, marking his first visit to Jeddah. He will co-chair the Str...
22 Apr, 2025, 07.10 PM 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
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrives in Jeddah for two-day visitPrime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Jeddah on a two-day visit—his first to the city and the first by an Indian PM in 40 years—at the in...
22 Apr, 2025, 03.55 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
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
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
Mann Ki Baat: 4,000 Indian women performed Haj without 'mehram', it's 'huge transformation', says PMPrime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said over 4,000 Muslim women performing Haj this year without 'mehram' was a "huge transformation" a...
30 Jul, 2023, 02.42 PM IST
Inflation and economic crises strain pilgrims in this year's Hajj, putting it out of reach for somePrivate tour companies managed to fill their quota, about half of Pakistan's total 179,000 pilgrimage slots. But applications for the gover...
23 Jun, 2023, 12.14 PM IST
Armed forces quelling terror, opposition seeking proof of their bravery: PM ModiThe statements made by the opposition parties after the preemptive air strike on terror camps have made only people of Pakistan happy, he c...
03 Mar, 2019, 04.31 PM IST
TN requests Centre to increase Hajj pilgrims quotaTamil Nadu government today requested the Centre to increase its quota of Hajj pilgrims for this year and sought PM Narendra Modi's interve...
05 Jul, 2015, 02.38 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
Saudi Arabia slashes number of Hajj pilgrims by 20 pcSaudi has slashed the number of Hajj pilgrims, including from India, by 20`% this year, citing massive ongoing construction work.
16 Jun, 2013, 09.52 PM IST