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Majority of iPhones sold in US will be made in India: Tim Cook

Majority of iPhones sold in US will be made in India: Tim Cook

Rediff.com2 May 2025

Apple will source the majority of the iPhone sold in the US from India in the June quarter while China will produce the vast majority of the devices for other markets amid uncertainty over tax tariffs, a top official said on Friday.

Saudi firm seeks petro marketing rights in India

Saudi firm seeks petro marketing rights in India

Rediff.com8 Jan 2003

Saudi Arabia-based Jazira Enterprises has sought marketing rights to retail petrol and diesel in all major districts in the country.

Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash

Spanish rider Falcon dies after Dakar Rally crash

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

Falcon, 45, had been in an induced coma since he was flown to hospital in Riyadh, and then back to Spain, after falling 448km into the second stage on January 7 from Al Henakiyah to Al Duwadimi.

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Saudi king defies US, offers to stand by Mubarak

Saudi king defies US, offers to stand by Mubarak

Rediff.com10 Feb 2011

Amid growing pressure on the embattled Egyptian president to quit office, Saudi Arabia has threatened to prop up Hosni Mubarak if the United States tries to force a swift change of regime in Egypt, the media reported on Thursday.

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

'Imran is the common enemy of US, China, Saudis'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'Nobody wants him to gain power.' 'But saying that all these players together conspired against Imran Khan and had him arrested would be in the realm of conjecture but possibilities cannot be ruled out.'

Saudi king to be Republic Day chief guest

Saudi king to be Republic Day chief guest

Rediff.com5 Dec 2005

Saudi king to be Republic Day chief guest

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

800 Euros to watch Ronaldo's training session!

Rediff.com11 Jun 2024

6,000 free tickets for Friday's training session were snapped up in a few minutes when they went on sale and some are now being offered in small additions for hundreds of Euros

How India plans to tackle possible import surge from China, others

How India plans to tackle possible import surge from China, others

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The government has set up an inter-ministerial group to monitor a possible surge in imports from countries like China, Vietnam and Thailand, fearing a surge in inbound shipments following the imposition of high reciprocal tariffs by the US on these countries, sources said. The product categories that may see an upsurge in diversion of imports from the US to India include consumer goods, electronics, chemicals and steel.

India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

India remains world's top arms importer, Russia main supplier, says SIPRI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Russia continued as India's main arms supplier, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute said.

Senior Indian doctors in Saudi may lose jobs

Senior Indian doctors in Saudi may lose jobs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2007

The Kingdom has decided against renewing the contracts of foreign doctors who have completed 20 years in service.

Saudi must persuade Pak to desist from terror: PM

Saudi must persuade Pak to desist from terror: PM

Rediff.com1 Mar 2010

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said on Monday that he had asked Saudi Arabia to use its "good offices" to persuade Pakistan to desist from the path of terror.

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Aseel Al-Hamad declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport on Sunday as she prepared to drive a Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit in front of thousands of fans.

Who's a tougher negotiator? Modi or him? Trump says...

Who's a tougher negotiator? Modi or him? Trump says...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Trump announced that India and the US agreed to work together to build the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) and called it one of the greatest trade routes. He said that the route will operate from Israel to Italy and onward to the US.

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

De-escalation: Beware the Saudis!

Rediff.com3 Mar 2019

'No matter what Modi may boast about 'new India', the geopolitical reality is that India's stature diminishes when it needs a small country like Saudi Arabia under an autocratic ruler to help out with what is arguably one of the most critical templates of its diplomacy,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saudi Surprises

Saudi Surprises

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

'I am hoping that now with the strategic status of our relationship, the Indian voice will get heard in Saudi Arabia,' says Ambassador B S Prakash.

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Delegations firm on terror: World must eradicate this scourge

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

All-party parliamentary delegations on Monday met with the leaders of several countries and highlighted India's resolve to combat terrorism, which they stressed must be eradicated in the interests of all humanity.

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Sabalenka back as World No 1 but...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Sabalenka spent eight weeks at the summit last year before Swiatek overtook her with a victory at the season-ending WTA Finals and the Belarusian hopes for a longer stay as 'N1'.

Will Modi meet Xi at BRICS summit in Russia? China says...

Will Modi meet Xi at BRICS summit in Russia? China says...

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

China's foreign ministry on Monday parried questions on a possible meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia this week.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Falling oil prices may lead to regime change in Saudi, Russia

Falling oil prices may lead to regime change in Saudi, Russia

Rediff.com19 Jan 2016

'As matters stand, Russia and Saudi Arabia, two of the world's biggest oil producers, are set for a hard landing as they didn't diversify their economies as much as they should have when the oil prices were booming.'

Pahalgam happened because terrorists feel Muslims...: Vadra

Pahalgam happened because terrorists feel Muslims...: Vadra

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Congress leader Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra has triggered a row with his comments suggesting that non-Muslims were attacked in Pahalgam because terrorists feel Muslims are being "mistreated" in the country. The BJP has accused him of using the language of terrorists and demanded an apology. Vadra condemned the Pahalgam terrorist attack but suggested that communal issues and a feeling of vulnerability among minorities are contributing to the violence. He said it is time to separate politics and religion and called for introspection by political parties. Vadra's remarks have been met with strong condemnation from the BJP, which accused him of playing politics on the issue and demanded a clarification from the Congress party. The BJP has also criticized Vadra for justifying the actions of terrorists.

As order books grow, capital goods, engg companies firm up capex plans

As order books grow, capital goods, engg companies firm up capex plans

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

As order books gain from India's increased capital outlay, some large capital goods and engineering companies are together spending over Rs 11,500 crore in creating new facilities, data shows. Nine engineering and capital goods companies, where data was available, including Siemens, Larsen & Tourbo (L&T) and KEC International, have a combined capital expenditure (capex) of about Rs 11,500 crore or more. Others such as ABB India and Thermax Global are also adding capacities.

SEE: 6-year-old goalkeeping prodigy

SEE: 6-year-old goalkeeping prodigy

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

Samborlang shot to fame after Argentina's World Cup-winning goalkeeper Junior Emiliano Martinez shared a video of the six-year-old on his Instagram handle.

Crackdown On Illegal Travel Agents Begins

Crackdown On Illegal Travel Agents Begins

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

Enforcement Directorate officials said on Friday they are probing a 'complex network' of agents and facilitators in India, Canada and the US who help Indians illegally enter the US via 'bogus' admissions in Canadian colleges.

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

India T20 series boosts SA players' IPL hopes

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

The T20I series against India comes at an opportune time for South Africa's cricketers as it provides an additional stage to highlight their skills before the IPL mega auctio

PM Modi, Saudi king ink agreement on fighting terror

PM Modi, Saudi king ink agreement on fighting terror

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

India's ties with Saudi Arabia have been on an upswing over the last two decades based on burgeoning energy ties. Both sides are keen on expanding the economic ties in a range of areas besides the oil sector.

India will ask Saudi to pressure Pak over terror

India will ask Saudi to pressure Pak over terror

Rediff.com25 Dec 2008

After taking the western world's help, India is now turning to the Arab world to build pressure on Pakistan to act against terror utfits and the first to be approached will be Saudi Arabia, grabbing the opportunity of Prince Saud Al-Faisal's one-day visit to Delhi on Friday.

3 Indians, who were assaulted by Saudi employer, return home

3 Indians, who were assaulted by Saudi employer, return home

Rediff.com26 Dec 2015

The plight of the three came to light after a Whatsapp video of a Saudi employer allegedly beating them with a wooden plank surfaced.

'Bring Iranian plot to kill Saudi envoy in US to UNSC'

'Bring Iranian plot to kill Saudi envoy in US to UNSC'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2011

Demanding that those involved in the alleged Iranian attempt to assassinate its ambassador to the United States should be brought to justice, Saudi Arabia has asked the United Nations chief to bring the "heinous plot" before the Security Council.

Repeat of Fasih case? Now a doc goes missing in Saudi

Repeat of Fasih case? Now a doc goes missing in Saudi

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

A case very similar to Fasih Mehmood, a Saudi Arabia-based engineer hailing from Bihar arrested in that country by Indian police for his alleged role in the 2010 Chinnaswamy Stadium blasts in Bangalore, is doing the rounds. While the family of Fasih Mehmood had alleged that he had gone missing after the Indian agencies had picked up him up from Saudi Arabia, this time it is the family of a doctor who are making similar allegations.

IPL Auction: Arshdeep, Chahal bag big deals as Punjab Kings splurge the cash!

IPL Auction: Arshdeep, Chahal bag big deals as Punjab Kings splurge the cash!

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Arshdeep Singh and Yuzvendra Chahal were snapped up by Punjab Kings in a massive Rs 18 crore deals.

Kashmiri Pandits welcome returning Haajis, recite Islamic prayers

Kashmiri Pandits welcome returning Haajis, recite Islamic prayers

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The Pandits congratulated the hajis for completing the pilgrimage and sought their blessings. They offered roses to the pilgrims.

Indians overstaying visa in Saudi to face action

Indians overstaying visa in Saudi to face action

Rediff.com17 Jun 2013

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has warned its citizens not to overstay their visa in Saudi Arabia and leave the country immidiately once they have obtained Emergency Certificates to avoid penal action over Nitaqat law

Stay put till Ramzan Id, Saudi king to Sharif

Stay put till Ramzan Id, Saudi king to Sharif

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

Saudi Arabia has assured Nawaz Sharif that it will take up the issue of his "exile" and "deportation" with Pakistan after Eid-ul-Fitr, the deposed premier's party has claimed.

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

'Trump Won't Hesitate To Use Hard Power'

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

'The touchstone is reciprocity which will be applied to friends and foes alike.' 'It will be a bitter pill to swallow.'

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

F1 PIX: Verstappen takes his 100th podium with Saudi win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

It was the first time Verstappen, winner of a record 19 of 22 races last year, has won the first two races of a season. He has also won 19 of the last 20.

'Rambo' Modi's next mission: Save Indians from Saudi crisis

'Rambo' Modi's next mission: Save Indians from Saudi crisis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi has started preparing the ground to rescue Indians who are expected to be deported from Saudi Arabia as it goes ahead with its new job law, Nitaqat. Sheela Bhatt reports

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Youngest ever! 13-year-old enters IPL auction

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Thirteen-year-old India U-19 cricketer Vaibhav Suryavanshi from Bihar is the youngest among the lot at Rs 30 lakh base price.

Expats can apply for Saudi citizenship from May 23

Expats can apply for Saudi citizenship from May 23

Rediff.com24 Apr 2005

Some articles of the existing law were amended to meet job work requirements and realise the interests of the Kingdom and its citizens. As per the amended law, professionals like doctors and engineers will be given preference.