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Srinagar Airport to remain shut on these days: Check important advisory if you are planning a trip to Kashmir- Srinagar Airport announces partial runway closures for maintenance starting July 2026; total runway shutdown from October 1
- Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 days
- 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
- Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10K more due to high ATF prices; govt says protected them from larger burdenHaj airfare sees a Rs 10,000 increase per pilgrim for Haj 2026. This rise stems from a sharp global surge in Aviation Turbine Fuel prices. ...30 Apr, 2026, 08.33 PM IST
- Hajj vs Umrah visas 2026: What Indian pilgrims must know as Saudi Arabia bars visit visas, tightens entry normsSaudi Arabia has implemented stricter entry rules for Hajj 2026, barring visit visa holders and requiring official permits for access to ho...20 Apr, 2026, 12.36 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 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
- Saudi Arabia arrests Indian National among others for unauthorised Hajj transportationSaudi Arabia has taken strict action against illegal Hajj transportation. Authorities arrested an Indian resident for transporting 22 peopl...22 May, 2025, 01.16 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
- Saudi Arabia suspends short-term visas for 14 countries, including India, ahead of Hajj seasonSaudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of new short-term visas—including business, tourist, and family visit visas—for citizen...07 Apr, 2025, 05.34 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
- Tackling heat needs adequate planningDuring this year's Hajj pilgrimage in Mecca, over 1,300 pilgrims, including 68 Indians, lost their lives due to severe heat, with temperatu...24 Jun, 2024, 11.11 PM IST
- Hajj Death Toll: 98 Indian pilgrims dead, MEA saysThe Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) reported that 98 Indian pilgrims have died during the Hajj pilgrimage due to extreme heat conditions...21 Jun, 2024, 04.43 PM IST
- SpiceJet starts Hajj operations with Srinagar to Medina flightSpiceJet won the bid to operate 102 special flights, catering to over 13,800 pilgrims from Guwahati, Gaya, Bhopal, Indore, Aurangabad, and ...09 May, 2024, 06.37 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
- 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
- Over 51,000 Indians arrive for Hajj, 13 deadA total of 13 Indian pilgrims have died during this Hajj season as of today, a top consulate official has said, even as more than 51,000 In...13 Oct, 2011, 02.15 AM IST
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