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Saudi Arabia Ends Kafala: What Changes For 2.6 Mn Indians?

Saudi Arabia has scrapped its decades-old Kafala system, a work sponsorship that was often unfair, freeing 13 million migrant workers, including 2.6 million Indians, from restrictive employer......

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

'The background for the Saudi-Pakistan agreement is the fact that the regional security order has collapsed due to the Israeli attack on Doha.''The Americans have largely abandoned their security......

Red Fort blast: Dr Shaheen wanted to recruit women for mission

Dr Shaheen Shahid, arrested in the "white-collar terror module" case linked to the November 10 Delhi blast, revealed that she had planned to recruit women to carry out the terrorist act, Faridabad......

Amid IndiGo chaos, Hyd-bound flight diverted over bomb threat

An IndiGo airline flight from Madina in Saudi Arabia to Hyderabad was diverted to Ahmedabad on Thursday following a bomb threat, a police official said. Kindly note that this image has been posted......

The Putin Visit: The US-Pakistan Connection

Luckily for us, a Russia that is desperate to stay relevant in an emerging multipolar world finds in India a reliable geostrategic partner. The Russian proximity to India also keeps China from......

Gems & jewellery exports slipped 30% in October: GJEPC

India’s gems & jewellery exports witnessed 30.6 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) contraction in October to $2.17 million, amid the imposition of a steep 50 per cent tariff by the United States (US)......

US LPG pact may shield India from geopolitical shocks

India's decision to import LPG from the US helps it to diversify sources as it reduces almost full reliance on West Asian countries for supply of the country's primary cooking fuel. Kindly note......

India signs first LPG term deal with US to import 2.2 mt of cooking gas

In a first, Indian oil public sector undertakings (PSUs) finalised a one-year contract to import around 2.2 million tonnes (mt) of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) from the US. Photograph: Turar......

Govt: Boost AI Now or Lose IT Edge

'What the government is doing would be a drop in the ocean. It has to be matched by investments by industry.' Kindly note that this illustration generated using ChatGPT has only been posted for......

Oil companies breathe easy as Saudi cuts LPG price

Saudi Arabia's steep cut in LPG benchmark prices has pushed India's household LPG underrecoveries to their lowest level in over two years, slashing oil companies' losses from Rs 200-250 per......

Saudi Arabia Honours Rekha!

'Her presence lit up the room as she reflected on a remarkable career that has shaped generations of Indian cinema.' Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film Foundation/Instagram Rekha walked the......

Guess Who Kartik Met At Red Sea Film Festival?

Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film Foundation/Instagram On the fifth day of the fifth Red Sea International Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Kartik Aaryan walked the red carpet. ......

Aishwarya Dazzles At Red Sea Film Festival

Photograph: Kind courtesy Red Sea Film Foundation/Instagram Aishwarya Rai Bachchan made waves at the opening ceremony of the fifth edition of the Red Sea Film Festival in Saudi Arabia, when she......

Palak, Sara, Sunny Serve Stunning Bikini Looks

Whether it is summer or winter, bikinis are a holiday staple for Bollywood's celebs and they know just how to rock them. Namrata Thakker gives us a few examples. Photograph: Kind courtesy Sara......

India's Puligilla and Sherif to race in WRC Saudi Arabia

IMAGE: Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif will race in WRC3 class as the World Rally Championship (WRC) makes its historic debut in Saudi Arabia. Photograph: FIA African Rally......

Saudi Arabia make foray into cricket: announce partnership with ILT20

IMAGE: Dubai Capitals' players celebrate after winning the 2025 International League T20 title in February. Photograph: ILT20/Instagram Saudi Arabia has ventured into mainstream cricket for the......

Argentina coach vows to stick with winning formula at World Cup

Argentina face a potentially tricky path to the final with a last-32 clash awaiting against a team in Group H - headlined by powerhouses Spain and Uruguay, plus Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde. IMAGE:......

Historic! Puligilla-Sherif Duo Puts India On WRC Podium

This marks the first time an Indian driver and co-driver pair claimed a podium spot in any WRC category. IMAGE: Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif finished second in their class in WRC3 Saudi......

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

The 48-nation, 104-game tournament will be played in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026. IMAGE: The FIFA World Cup trophy on display during Friday's draw at John F.......