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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- Saudi Arabia bars visit visa holders from Hajj, entry restricted without permitSaudi Arabia has prohibited all visit visa holders from performing Hajj this year, restricting entry to Mecca and holy sites solely to thos...19 Apr, 2026, 10.40 AM 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
- Amarnath Yatra 2026 to begin from July 3: Check important dates, registration details, eligibilityThe annual Amarnath Yatra will commence on July 3 and conclude on August 28, spanning 57 days. Registration opens April 15, with pilgrims a...12 Apr, 2026, 01.52 PM IST
- Non Sanatanis not allowed: Badrinath Kedarnath Temple Committee to restrict entry of non Hindus at 47 templesThe Badrinath-Kedarnath Temple Committee will restrict entry for non-Sanatan Dharma followers into 47 temples. This includes Badrinath and ...12 Mar, 2026, 05.59 PM IST
- Video: Govt announces special flight concession for Sabarimala pilgrims; Key details every Ayyappa devotee must knowDevotees undertaking the Sabarimala pilgrimage can now carry their sacred ‘irumudi’ as cabin luggage on flights. This new regulation, in ef...28 Nov, 2025, 05.34 PM IST
- Amarnath yatra routes declared 'No Flying Zone'Jammu and Kashmir government designates Amarnath Yatra routes as 'No Flying Zone'. This measure enhances security for the annual pilgrimage...17 Jun, 2025, 11.47 AM IST
- TTD to deploy anti-drone, AI and facial recognition tech to boost security and pilgrim experience at Tirumala TempleTTD (Google Trends): The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) board is set to implement anti-drone technology and AI-based systems, includi...22 May, 2025, 02.35 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
- Saudi Arabia bans stay for non-Hajj visas-holding tourists in MakkahSaudi Arabia is preparing for the 2025 Hajj. New rules will be in place from April. Only those with Hajj permits can book accommodations in...25 Apr, 2025, 05.46 PM IST
- New rules for 2025 Hajj: No children allowed, preference for first-time pilgrimsSaudi Arabia has introduced new Hajj regulations for the 2025 pilgrimage, including a ban on children to avoid overcrowding risks. First-ti...11 Feb, 2025, 12.39 PM IST
- Amarnath Yatra: Home Minister Amit Shah takes stock of preparations, securityJammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, the Army's Northern Command chief Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi, Union Home Secreta...09 Jun, 2023, 05.13 PM IST
- Decision on conducting Amarnath Yatra soon: JK LG Manoj SinhaThe 56-day yatra to the 3,880-metre-high cave shrine of Lord Shiva, located in the upper reaches of Himalayas, is scheduled to start from t...18 Jun, 2021, 10.48 PM IST
- Amarnath Yatra resumes from Jammu, biggest batch of 7,993 pilgrims leaves for KashmirSince its commencement on June 28, the pilgrimage was suspended from here for the fifth time on Saturday owing to the strike called by sepa...14 Jul, 2019, 03.44 PM IST
- Amarnath yatra: In a first, government to use drones, helicopters to ensure securitySecurity agencies fear terrorist outfits may try to mount a spectacular attack to create communal tension not only in J&K but across the na...14 Jul, 2018, 09.31 AM IST
- Home Minister Rajnath Singh to visit Srinagar, Amarnath cave shrine on July 1-2On July 2, the Home Minister will visit the Amarnath shrine where conduct a physical review of the steps being taken for the safety of the ...29 Jun, 2015, 08.59 PM IST
- Terrorists may strike Vaishnodevi: CRPFThe cave shrine of Vaishnodevi, one of the most visited pilgrimage centers in the country, is on the radar of militants, a senior official ...03 Feb, 2010, 10.08 PM IST
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