Briefcase 1 Saudi authorities deployed drones to watch over nearly 2 million pilgrims. 2 1.85 million pilgrims have arrived for the annual pilgrimage. Saudi authorities deployed drones to watch over nearly 2 million pilgrims as they ascended Mount Arafat at the climax of the Haj pilgrimage today, part of stepped up efforts to avoid a repeat of last year's crush. Saudi Arabia stakes its reputation on its guardianship of Islam's holiest sites and organising Haj. Also read: First batch of Haj pilgrims from J-K to leave on Aug 10

Source: India Today September 11, 2016 11:15 UTC