At least 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Telangana, are feared dead after a bus carrying them from Mecca to Madinah collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia. Only one survivor has been reported; authorities are verifying passenger details.
India has retained its Hajj quota of 175,025 for 2026, the same as in 2025, following an agreement signed in Jeddah between Saudi Hajj Minister Dr Tawfiq bin Fawzan Al Rabiah and Union Minister for Minority Affairs Kiren Rijiju. The talks focused on improving accommodation, transport, and health services to ensure a comfortable pilgrimage.
Saudi Arabia launched the Nusuk Umrah platform, allowing global pilgrims, including Indians, to apply directly for visas and book services like accommodation and transport. The app, available in seven languages, aims to simplify and enhance the Umrah pilgrimage experience
Two from Hyderabad and three from Rajasthan died in a car crash, while being on their way to perform Umrah in Saudia on Thursday night. Another Hyderabadi is critically injured and battling for his life in Hospial.
Jeddah: In a major relief to thousands of NRIs and Umrah pilgrims, the Indian Embassy in Saudi Arabia late on Friday announced the commencement of special direct flights between both India and Saudi Arabia. The agreement will increase direct flight frequencies between Saudi Arabia and India and will bring down the sky-rocketing airfares to some […]
