News for 'Saudi Arabia'

Soccer Extras: Spanish state TV shuns Super Cup in Saudi

Soccer Extras: Spanish state TV shuns Super Cup in Saudi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Spain's soccer federation (RFEF) announced a three-year deal to play the revamped tournament in Saudi Arabia

Saudi King's gift to a Kerala family

Saudi King's gift to a Kerala family

Rediff.com28 Jan 2006

Saudis survive as Qatar crash

Saudis survive as Qatar crash

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Turkmenistan snatched a dramatic 2-2 draw against three-times champions Saudi Arabia, while Iraq were beaten 1-0 by Uzbekistan at the Asian Cup.

Pant surpasses Shreyas to make history at IPL auction

Pant surpasses Shreyas to make history at IPL auction

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

Delhi Capitals had the bid at Rs 26 crore for him but PBKS raised the amount to get the player.

Saudi oil crisis: Logistics cost a concern as India looks to Russia, US

Saudi oil crisis: Logistics cost a concern as India looks to Russia, US

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

On Tuesday, Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan met Russian oil giant Rosneft's chief executive officer Igor Sechin and discussed raising crude imports from that country, in addition to talks about going for more acquisitions.

Saudi King brokering Indo-Pak peace: report

Saudi King brokering Indo-Pak peace: report

Rediff.com19 Apr 2006

India has maintained it is against any third party mediation to resolve all differences, including on Jammu and Kashmir, with Pakistan.

LeT financed Jundal's stay, Saudi operations: Police

LeT financed Jundal's stay, Saudi operations: Police

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

Pakistan-based terrorist group Lashkar-e-Tayiba financed the procurement of work permits by Mumbai terror attacks suspect Abu Jundal for the 'recruited' Indian youths in Saudi Arabia, according to investigators.

Brutal assault on Indian maid by Saudi sponsor unacceptable: Sushma

Brutal assault on Indian maid by Saudi sponsor unacceptable: Sushma

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

Terming as "unacceptable" the incident where an Indian woman's hand was chopped off by her employer in Saudi Arabia, External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Friday said the matter has been taken up with Saudi authorities.

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.

PGA tour officials to testify to US Senate panel over merger

PGA tour officials to testify to US Senate panel over merger

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The PGA Tour, DP World Tour and rival Saudi-backed LIV circuit announced an agreement in early June to merge and form a unified commercial entity. The LIV Golf series is bankrolled by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund (PIV). Critics have accused it of being a vehicle for the country to improve its reputation as it faces criticism of its human rights record.

Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?

Why Did IMF Loan Pakistan Money During War?

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

It is time for India to raise its voice not just through military prowess, but through professionalism, principled voting and partnerships, asserts Deepak Mishra.

Saudi job cut plan to hit Indians

Saudi job cut plan to hit Indians

Rediff.com22 Nov 2006

Saudi Arabia has decided to curb its reliance on foreign labourers and implement a slew of measures to tackle the problem of unemployment in the Kingdom.

New Saudi security force to protect oil

New Saudi security force to protect oil

Rediff.com27 Aug 2007

Saudi Arabia, the world's largest oil exporter, is reported to be investing $4-5 billion in the force

Trump says US will get to bottom of Khashoggi's death, opposes scrapping of Saudi deals

Trump says US will get to bottom of Khashoggi's death, opposes scrapping of Saudi deals

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

'It's over a million jobs; that's not helpful for us to cancel an order like that. That hurts us far more than it hurts them'

Saudi not convinced with India's case against Fasih

Saudi not convinced with India's case against Fasih

Rediff.com17 Sep 2012

Indian agencies will tread very carefully on the case of Fasih Mehmood, an engineer based out of Saudi Arabia who is under the scanner for his alleged role in the Chinnaswamy stadium blasts in Bangalore, for if something goes wrong there will be risk of jeopardising a perfect relationship that has been set up with that country, reports Vicky Nanjappa.

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Well Done, Bharat Mata Defenders Group!

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

Fifty-nine members of delegations visiting 33 world capitals, reaching millions of people, giving one message, in one language, in one voice -- is an unprecedented world movement, observes former BJP MP Tarun Vijay, former Chief Editor, Panchjanya, the RSS weekly.

PM seeks Saudi help for evacuation of 400 Indians from Yemen

PM seeks Saudi help for evacuation of 400 Indians from Yemen

Rediff.com31 Mar 2015

Modi on Monday night sought the help of Saudi Arabia as he held a telephonic conversation with King Salman bin Abdul aziz Al Saud

92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi

92,000 emergency exit certificates issued to Indians in Saudi

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Indian embassy in Saudi Arabia has issued as many as 92,000 emergency exit certificates by end of the first phase of grace period for those affected by labour law 'Nitaqat', Ambassador to the Kingdom Hamid Ali Rao said on Thursday even as India was in discussion with the country to streamline the visa regime to check fraudulent contractors.

Deported engineer from Saudi may be IM man

Deported engineer from Saudi may be IM man

Rediff.com18 May 2012

Faseeh Mahmood, an engineer from Dammam in Saudi Arabia, was brought to India on terror charges a couple of days ago. While his arrest is officially pending confirmation, sources say that this man, who hails from Darbhanga in Bihar, is being questioned in connection with certain terror incidents undertaken by the Indian Mujahideen in the country.

Saudi king thinks Zardari is 'rotten': WikiLeaks

Saudi king thinks Zardari is 'rotten': WikiLeaks

Rediff.com29 Nov 2010

King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia had called President Asif Ali Zardari the greatest obstacle to Pakistan's progress, according to a cache of confidential United States' diplomatic cables made public by WikiLeaks.The King called Zardari the greatest obstacle to Pakistan's progress, and added, "When the head is rotten, it affects the whole body."

FIFA won't replace banned Saudi World Cup referee

FIFA won't replace banned Saudi World Cup referee

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The World Cup referee given a life ban in his homeland Saudi Arabia this month for a match-fixing attempt

View: It's futile to expect Saudi help on terror

View: It's futile to expect Saudi help on terror

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

It would be futile to expect that Saudi Arabia could be of assistance to India in dealing with jihadi terrorism emanating from Pakistan or Bangladesh. There has been a long history of links between jihadi terrorist elements in India and Saudi Arabia ever since the demolition of the Babri Masjid in December,1992

Jaffer unaware about Saudi charity matches

Jaffer unaware about Saudi charity matches

Rediff.com4 May 2006

Test opener Wasim Jaffer expressed surprise over BCCI secretary Niranjan Shah's statement that he asked permission to play charity games in Saudi Arabia.

'Saudis invested in Pak nukes, could acquire them at will'

'Saudis invested in Pak nukes, could acquire them at will'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Saudi Arabia has invested in Pakistani nuclear weapons projects and believes it could acquire atomic bombs "at will", the BBC reported on Thursday.

India,Saudi to give multiple-entry visa to traders

India,Saudi to give multiple-entry visa to traders

Rediff.com2 Nov 2009

A decision to this effect was taken at the Indo-Saudi Joint Commission meeting attended by finance minister Pranab Mukherjee and the Saudi minister of commerce and industry, Abdullah Zainal Alireza, at Riyadh at the weekend.

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

How UP Police Helped This Indian Return From Saudi

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

'We brought him back within 20 days of the complaint.'

Breach of understanding: India on ceasefire violation by Pak

Breach of understanding: India on ceasefire violation by Pak

Rediff.com11 May 2025

India has accused Pakistan of breaching an understanding reached earlier on Saturday to stop military actions. Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said there have been repeated violations of the understanding since the evening, and that the Indian armed forces are giving an appropriate response.

Pakistan debates military support to Saudi-led war in Yemen

Pakistan debates military support to Saudi-led war in Yemen

Rediff.com6 Apr 2015

Pakistan said on Monday that its close ally Saudi Arabia has asked for ground troops, warships and fighter planes to oust the Shia rebels in war-torn Yemen as lawmakers debate whether the country should join the conflict which has sectarian and domestic implications.

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

UP man gives wife instant triple talaq in front of students

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

A man landed at a private school in Barabanki in Uttar Pradesh and pronounced "triple talaq" to his wife in front of her students while she was taking a class, the police said on Thursday.

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

US Senate votes to condemn Saudi Prince for Khashoggi killing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2018

The decisions come as a major setback to US President Donald Trump, who has shown support for Saudi Arabia in the past, especially in the wake of allegations against MBS with regard to Khashoggi's death.

Minorities account for bulk of India's emigrant population

Minorities account for bulk of India's emigrant population

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Christians, for example, make up 2 per cent of India's population but an estimated 16 per cent of those who were born in India now reside elsewhere,' said Pew.

What 'Trump's Gaza' will look like after US takeover

What 'Trump's Gaza' will look like after US takeover

Rediff.com26 Feb 2025

US President Donald Trump has shared an AI-generated video on social media depicting a war-torn Gaza transformed into a luxurious riviera town, featuring himself vacationing with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The video, which has gone viral, has sparked widespread criticism and backlash, with many users expressing their disgust and disappointment. The video, set to a catchy song, showcases a utopian vision of Gaza with luxurious amenities, including SpaceX CEO Elon Musk enjoying meals in the new town, belly dancers, party scenes, and luxurious cars. The video also portrays Trump and Netanyahu enjoying the beach, while children chase after falling dollars. The post has been met with outrage, with many users stating that they voted for Trump to focus on the American economy, not for this type of project. Others criticized the lack of respect and seriousness in the video. Trump recently announced that the US will take over the Gaza Strip, own it, and undertake economic development to create jobs and housing. He envisions a diverse population, including Palestinians, living in the rebuilt Gaza Strip, which has been met with rejection from key Arab allies like Egypt, Jordan, and Saudi Arabia.

Fasih in Saudi custody not ours, govt tells SC

Fasih in Saudi custody not ours, govt tells SC

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Additional Solicitor General Gourab Banerjee told a bench of justices P Sathasivam and Ranjan Gogoi that as the Saudi Arabia police has officially announced that Fasih was in its custody, the habeas corpus petition filed by his wife Nikhat Parveen has become infructuous.

Sabalenka overtakes Swiatek to World No.1, sets up thrilling WTA finale

Sabalenka overtakes Swiatek to World No.1, sets up thrilling WTA finale

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

Aryna Sabalenka's return to top spot in the WTA rankings after leapfrogging Iga Swiatek has set up a thrilling end to the season, with next month's WTA Finals in Saudi Arabia likely to prove decisive in the race to end the year as world number one.

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Asian CL match called off after Saudis refuse to take to pitch due to...

Rediff.com2 Oct 2023

Al-Ittihad's Asian Champions League match with Iran's Sepahan was called off on Monday after the Saudi team refused to leave their dressing-room due to a statue of an assassinated Iranian general being placed at the entrance to the pitch.

Saudis include Pakistan in 34-nation military bloc, but Islamabad has no idea

Saudis include Pakistan in 34-nation military bloc, but Islamabad has no idea

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Pakistan found itself in the cross hairs of Middle East politics after Saudi Arabia included it in a 34-nation military coalition of Muslim countries to combat terrorism without getting Islamabad's consent, media reports said on Wednesday.

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

Saudi-Indian bromance: What next?

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

'We began foolishly bragging about Saudi-Emirati investment plans as indicative of the sheikhs 'distancing' from Pakistan, including on Kashmir,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: Real set up a Clasico final!

PIX: Real set up a Clasico final!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2025

Real outclass Majorca, to meet Barca in Super Cup final

Madhuri, Ranbir, Alia Arrive In Ayodhya

Madhuri, Ranbir, Alia Arrive In Ayodhya

Rediff.com22 Jan 2024

Alia headed for Ayodhya immediately after gracing an awards ceremony in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where she was honoured.

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Benzema leaves Real Madrid for lucrative Saudi transfer

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Karim Benzema will leave Real Madrid as a free agent in the close season after 14 trophy-laden years