News for 'Riyadh'

Maid jumped from third floor; arm amputated in hospital, says Saudi employer

Maid jumped from third floor; arm amputated in hospital, says Saudi employer

Rediff.com10 Oct 2015

The Saudi sponsor said that Munirathinam's right hand was amputated as a result of her failed attempt to flee by jumping from a window.

Pak parliament adopts resolution condemning Charlie Hebdo cartoons

Pak parliament adopts resolution condemning Charlie Hebdo cartoons

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

After Pakistani Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the "blasphemous caricatures" published in French weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, dozens marched against the publication in Lahore.

Four more shot in Saudi Arabia

Four more shot in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

4 policemen died in a shootout with possible Al Qaeda extremists northwest of Riyadh.

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'What has India got out of Howdy India in substantive terms?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

King Fahd dies; brother new king

King Fahd dies; brother new king

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

King Fahd dies in Riyadh hospital, Crown Prince Abdullah succeeds him

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Modi's visit to Brussels comes eight days after the deadly attacks on the city in which at least 35 people, including an Indian, died and over 300 were wounded.

B Raman: The threat to India

B Raman: The threat to India

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Call it a compulsion, but sporting achievements are often measured by numbers in hand and that is precisely why it will be difficult to analyse Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's influence and contribution in the country's ever-growing cricketing ambitions.

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Saudi Arabia agrees to let women drive

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

The government will have until June 24, 2018, to implement the new decree

Toll 17, Saudis fear another attack

Toll 17, Saudis fear another attack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

'Saudis considering N-weapons'

'Saudis considering N-weapons'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Saudi Arabia's strategic review has UN and nuclear analysts worried, says 'The Guardian'

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Soccer PIX: Ronaldo header sends Juventus top

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Here is a round-up of results from the European League matches played on Wednesday

Remand for Akshardham accused

Remand for Akshardham accused

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

They were produced in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate S H Oza in Gandhinagar.

EPL PHOTOS: Emotional Mahrez seals points for Man City at Tottenham

EPL PHOTOS: Emotional Mahrez seals points for Man City at Tottenham

Rediff.com30 Oct 2018

It was not the free-flowing City of late and Tottenham will rue missing some good chances to salvage something from a disjointed affair on a patchwork pitch at a half-empty Wembley.

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Trump becomes first sitting US President to pray at the Western Wall.

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

WC qualifiers: England thump Hungary; Spain shocked

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Summary of World Cup qualifiers played across the world on Thursday

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Trump vows 'severe punishment' if Saudi behind Khashoggi case

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Trump said the Saudis could be behind the disappearance of Washington Post contributor Khashoggi.

'Stay away from Saudi Arabia'

'Stay away from Saudi Arabia'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The US embassy in Riyadh had earlier warned its nationals of possible attacks during Ramadan, but the new advisory was the first to discourage travel to Saudi Arabia.

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia and will react strongly if there is a threat to its integrity, but kept mum on Riyadh's request for military assistance to fight Houthi rebels in war-ravaged Yemen.

Osama's son, Saad, operating from Iran: Report

Osama's son, Saad, operating from Iran: Report

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The younger bin Laden is protected by an elite, radical Iranian security force loyal to the country's clerics and beyond the control of the government.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Super Cup: Barca bus gets lost in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

Coach Ernesto Valverde and midfielder Sergio Busquets were due to give a news conference before the training session but spoke to the media after training due to their late arrival.

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

While India's rivalry with Pakistan is historic, the one against Bangladesh has been a bitter one post the controversial 2015 World Cup quarter-final at Melbourne.

Pak boy held for masquerading as girl

Pak boy held for masquerading as girl

Rediff.com30 Dec 2003

A Pakistani has been arrested in Riyadh for masquerading as a woman to meet a girl studying in the International Indian School.

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Meet Saudi Arabia's new ruler, King Salman

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

The death of Saudi Arabia's King Abdullah on Friday morning has placed the crown in the hands of his younger half-brother King Salman. But who is he? Salman bin Abdul-Aziz Al Saud, born December 31 1935, is a veteran of the country's leadership.

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

These 12 images prove that we truly live in an incredibly bizarre world.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Bangladesh registered a 23-run upset victory over defending champions Sri Lanka in a round robin league encounter to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the final of Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Placed fourth after the first leg on Tuesday, the 48-year-old had a dream run on the final day to secure six wins and three draws in the nine rounds to draw level with the world No 3 American Nakamura to force a play-off.

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Saudi placates Pakistan. What about India?

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

With Modi's international image seriously damaged -- perhaps, irrecoverably -- and Indian foreign policy finding itself in drift, we move on to the New Year in a depressing scenario, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The United States said was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against its major ally.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

These are Saudi's 13 demands from Qatar to lift embargo

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

The list, according to media reports, also features reducing ties with Iran and closing a Turkish military base.

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

The mystery of how the Islamic State makes its millions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

Not with standing the Western nations' zeal to wage a war against the group, unless its source of funding is known and curbed, its rampage will likely continue.