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Saudi Arabia to resume Umrah visa services from May 31; announces 2026-27 pilgrimage datesSaudi Arabia has unveiled the Umrah calendar for the 2026-27 season, resuming visa issuance on May 31, 2026. Pilgrims can enter Mecca from ...21 May, 2026, 11.18 AM IST- Jammu and Kashmir: Severe waterlogging, heavy rainfall damage Srinagar-Bandipora roadThe situation further worsened as rainwater and mud entered several residential houses in the vicinity, damaging household belongings and c...21 May, 2026, 10.30 AM IST
- IndiGo to operate on Gaya-Bangkok route as Bihar cabinet clears proposalBihar's cabinet has approved IndiGo Airlines to operate direct flights between Gaya and Bangkok for 12 months, aiming to boost internationa...20 May, 2026, 09.55 PM IST
- Centre launches short Hajj package to cut pilgrimage duration to around 20 daysA new short Hajj package is now available for Indian pilgrims. This initiative allows professionals to complete their pilgrimage in about 2...16 May, 2026, 03.34 PM IST
- 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
- No roads, no helicopters: Anand Mahindra shares old photograph of Kedarnath Dham: 'Journeys were slower, and maybe deeper too'A historic 1882 photograph of Kedarnath highlights how ancient pilgrimages demanded endurance and patience, with the journey itself being a...26 Apr, 2026, 09.33 AM 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
- Karma, climate and consequences: As the Char Dham Yatra reopens, a warming Himalaya reveals karma in its oldest public senseA road journey through Uttarakhand’s mountain towns reveals a deeper shift in both climate and pilgrimage. Unusual heat, felt by locals as ...12 Apr, 2026, 08.25 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
- Israel eyes return to pre-Covid Indian tourist levels of around 69,000 by 2027Israel anticipates a tourism rebound, aiming to match its 2019 Indian visitor numbers of 69,000 by 2027. Despite facing crises, the country...22 Feb, 2026, 01.50 PM IST
- Saudi Arabia begins issuing visas for 2026 Hajj seasonSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has commenced visa issuance for the 2026 Hajj season, beginning February 8. This early rollout, p...09 Feb, 2026, 11.07 AM IST
- Saudi Arabia suspends 1,800 foreign travel agencies over Umrah service violationsSaudi Arabia's Hajj and Umrah Ministry has suspended 1,800 foreign travel agencies due to service quality issues. This move, affecting near...03 Feb, 2026, 12.38 PM IST
- 'Discussed evolving situation in Iran': Iranian Foreign Minister dials EAM S JaishankarExternal Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi about the "evolving situation" in and aroun...14 Jan, 2026, 10.45 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
- SpiceJet launches direct flights to Iraq's Najaf for Indian pilgrimsSpiceJet is launching special non-stop flights from Mumbai and Ahmedabad to Najaf, Iraq. These flights begin on October 18 and 19, 2025. Sp...17 Oct, 2025, 11.41 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: Umrah season calendar 2025-26 announced; important dates pilgrims must knowSaudi Arabia's Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for 1447/2025-2026, with international pilgrims permitted...13 May, 2025, 03.52 PM IST
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