Stampede

Hajj stampede: Death toll of Indians killed outside Mecca rises to 18

The death toll of Indian pilgrims in the horrific stampede during Hajj rose to 18 on Saturday as Saudi Arabia grappled to come to terms with the worst tragedy to hit the annual pilgrimage in 25 years that has claimed 719 lives so far.

Sep 26, 2015, 06:58 AM IST

Two Hyderabad women among those killed in Hajj stampede

Another woman from Hyderabad is among those killed in the stampede during Hajj at Mina near the holy city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia, officials said.

Sep 25, 2015, 16:50 PM IST

Saudi Arabia's authorities under fire after Hajj stampede kills more than 700

 Blame shifted towards Saudi authorities on Friday after a stampede at the hajj killed at least 717 people, in the worst tragedy to strike the annual Muslim pilgrimage in a quarter-century.

Sep 25, 2015, 14:19 PM IST

Hajj stampede in Mecca: As it happened on Thursday

At least 717 pilgrims were killed and 719 others were injured today in a stampede at Mina, outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, in Saudi Arabia. 

Sep 24, 2015, 13:50 PM IST