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New Delhi, Sep 28: The toll of Indian Haj pilgrims killed in the stampede near Mecca in Saudi Arabia has risen to 45, with 10 more injured dying, the government announced on Monday. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted: "The…

New Delhi, Sep 27: The number of Indian pilgrims killed in the Mecca Haj stampede continued to rise, with six more deaths announced, taking the toll to 35 so far, the government said on Sunday. External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj…

New Delhi, Sep 26: Eight more deaths of Indian Haj pilgrims were announced by the government on Saturday, taking the toll to 22 in Thursday's tragedy at Mina near Mecca in Saudi Arabia External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj tweeted:…

The death toll of Indian Haj pilgrims in the stampede at Mina near Mecca, has gone up to 18, confirmed Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Vikas Swarup. Out of 18 deceased, 9 are from Gujarat, 3 from Tamil Nadu, 2 from…

While the death toll in yesterday's stampede in Mina at Mecca during the 'Stoning of Satan' rituals, has gone up to 717, the MEA has confirmed 14 Indian casualties. The Indian Government has released the names and details of 14 deceased…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has condoled the death of Haj Pilgrims in a stampede at Mina, Mecca during stoning of 'Satan'. The death toll in the stampede, has gone up to 453, while 919 people are said to be injured. There are no reports of…

A massive construction crane crashed into Mecca's Grand Mosque last night, leaving 107 dead and 238 injured. The crane collapsed after being hit by a storm. The incident, which occurred days before the annual Haj pilgrimage, which will…