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India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca

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What happened

The drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson Turki al-Malki said in a statement…

Key facts

  • The drone, intercepted on September 15 was the second Houthi attempt to target Mecca after a ballistic missile launch in July 2017, spokesperson Turki al-Malki said in a statement…
  • Reported by The Hindu and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 11:49:04 UTC.

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  1. Saudi Arabia says it shot down Houthi drone south of Mecca

  2. Saudi Arabia calls an attempted Mecca attack a 'red line' as Houthis deny they did it

  3. Saudi Arabia calls attempted Mecca attack 'red line' as Iran-backed Houthis deny they did it

  4. 'Nothing aggressive': Worried Pak rushes to define Mecca pact after Houthi attacks

  5. India voices concern over attempted drone attack on Mecca

  6. Saudi says Houthis targeted Mecca with a drone, Iran-backed group rejects claim

  7. 'No Pak-China border': India tells Islamabad to drop 'theatrics', vacate territory

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