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Iraq rejects Saudi troops

Iraq rejects Saudi troops

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The Iraqi Government had some real concerns about having troops from a neighbouring country inside Iraq, said a US official.

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

These products account for over 50% of India's exports in FY25

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Agriculture, pharma, electronics, and engineering goods together accounted for over 50 per cent of India's merchandise exports in 2024-25, according to government data, highlighting the country's growing strength in diverse sectors amid efforts to boost manufacturing and value-added exports.

Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay clinches shot put silver

Asian U-18 C'ship: Nishchay clinches shot put silver

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

Shot putter Nishchay wins silver for his 2nd medal at Asian U-18 Athletics Championship.

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Trump spoke with the Saudi King Salman over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi and "immediately" dispatched his top diplomat to Riyadh.

Age for Indian maids in Saudi set between 25 and 50

Age for Indian maids in Saudi set between 25 and 50

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The age of Indian maids looking for employment in Saudi Arabia has been set between 25 and 50 years under a new employment agreement finalised by the two countries to guarantee protection of domestic workers.

Arjun, Praggnanandhaa disappoint in Freestyle Chess

Arjun, Praggnanandhaa disappoint in Freestyle Chess

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

Arjun Erigaisi and R Praggnanandhaa finished in sixth and seventh position respectively, even as Grandmaster Levon Aronian of the United States reigned supreme in the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam.

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Trump threatens steeper tariffs on India over Russian oil buy

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits," Trump said in a social media post on Monday.

Little group called BRICS is fading out fast: Trump

Little group called BRICS is fading out fast: Trump

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump has warned that countries aligning with the BRICS economic bloc will face additional 10 per cent tariffs on their goods, as he seeks to protect the dollar's global dominance.

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The development has now removed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as next in line to the throne and replaced him with Mohammed bin Salman, who earlier held the position of the deputy crown prince.

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

PM Modi also called for a strong action plan for combating extremism.

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

'Pakistan Can't Afford To Annoy America'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'America holds about 16% of IMF voting rights, giving it crucial influence over Pakistan's desperately needed bailout loans.'

We want to drive not be driven, say Saudi women

We want to drive not be driven, say Saudi women

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world to ban women -- both Saudi and foreign -- from driving. The prohibition forces families to hire live-in drivers or rely on male relatives to drive them to work, school, shopping or the doctor.

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Have Climate Summits Lost The Mojo?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

How the UN's flagship climate summit lost its direction and what's at stake.

First Look: Saudi King with the British Queen

First Look: Saudi King with the British Queen

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

In an interview to BBC, the King said Saudi Arabia passed on to Britain information that might have helped avert the July 2005 bombings that killed 52 people.

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

Arab teams punch above their weight at World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Saudi Arabia's victory had given him belief.

Saudi seeks Indian tie-up for $1.4 trn projects

Saudi seeks Indian tie-up for $1.4 trn projects

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Of the $1.4 trillion investment opportunities, almost $90 billion each is proposed in petrochemical projects and power generation, $88 billion in water desalination plants and $50 billion in natural gas-related projects.

'PM's Saudi stance endorses Tharoor's remark'

'PM's Saudi stance endorses Tharoor's remark'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Tuesday stoutly protested at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging Saudi Arabia to persuade Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism, dubbing it as a major departure in foreign policy tenet of never involving third parties in the bilateral issues.

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

3 men on boat came to Mumbai via Saudi-Dubai-Pak route

Rediff.com7 Feb 2024

Three men, originally from Tamil Nadu, arrested by the Mumbai Police started their boat journey from Kuwait on January 28 and claimed to have taken the Saudi Arabia-Dubai-Pakistan route before entering Indian shores illegally, as per the police remand note.

PM Modi reiterates India's ambitions to bid for 2036 Olympics

PM Modi reiterates India's ambitions to bid for 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Countries like Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are also in the running for the 2036 Games hosting rights and it would take a significant effort from India to upstage their bids.

IOC, ONGC arm eye Saudi gas field

IOC, ONGC arm eye Saudi gas field

Rediff.com9 Jul 2003

The Indian Oil Corporation and Oil and Natural Gas Corporation's overseas arm ONGC Videsh Ltd will mount a joint bid for acquiring the South Ghawar gas field, one of the largest onshore fields in Saudi Arabia.

Pakistan Creates Army Rocket Force to Boost Combat Capabilities

Pakistan Creates Army Rocket Force to Boost Combat Capabilities

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Pakistan has announced the creation of a new Army Rocket Force equipped with advanced technology to strengthen its combat capabilities. The announcement was made by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who also commented on the recent military confrontation with India and expressed gratitude to various countries for their support.

Saudi GP to go ahead despite rebel attacks

Saudi GP to go ahead despite rebel attacks

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Formula 1's Saudi Arabian Grand Prix race faced a temporary setback after Yemen's Houthi rebels attacked an oil depot Friday

Saudis spoil Indonesia's party

Saudis spoil Indonesia's party

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Maksim Shatskikh made a triumphant return from suspension to spark Uzbekistan to a 5-0 drubbing of hosts Malaysia in Asian Cup Group C in Kuala Lumpur.

Saudi eases hiring process for expats

Saudi eases hiring process for expats

Rediff.com3 Jul 2005

Saudi Arabia has announced easing of foreign manpower recruitment procedures as part of several key initiatives to make the kingdom investor-friendly.

Pahalgam attack: Modi chairs crucial cabinet meet on security

Pahalgam attack: Modi chairs crucial cabinet meet on security

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Shah briefed the prime minister on the attack and discussed the measures to be taken in its aftermath.

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Ponting, Langer to ditch Perth Test for IPL auction?

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

Ricky Ponting and his longtime teammate Justin Langer could potentially miss out commentating on the opening Test against India at Perth

Saudis announce first elections

Saudis announce first elections

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The elections to 14 municipalities will be the first political election in the nation since its inception in 1932.

I have never seen anyone better than me: Ronaldo

I have never seen anyone better than me: Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Birthday boy Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself the greatest footballer of all time.

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