News for 'Saudi Arabia'

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Neymar back on the pitch after lengthy injury layoff

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Neymar took part in team training and will join the Al-Hilal squad for their Asian Champions League trip to UAE Pro League club Al-Ain after recovering from a serious knee injury, the Saudi Pro League club said.

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Has Modi Sacrificed Palestine For Israel Bonhomie?

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

It is high time India ends its silence on the human cost of the Gaza war and takes a principled stand without diluting its relations with Israel. A largely friendless Tel Aviv today needs New Delhi more than the other way around. India's failure now may cost it diplomatically in the long run, cautions M R Narayan Swamy.

5,000 social media accounts from Islamic countries back Assam Cong: CM

5,000 social media accounts from Islamic countries back Assam Cong: CM

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Friday alleged that over 5,000 social media accounts, mostly operated from Islamic countries, have become active in favour of the Assam Congress.

Maha ATS detains 12 in Thane over SIMI links, terror probe

Maha ATS detains 12 in Thane over SIMI links, terror probe

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Thane unit of the ATS, with the assistance of the Thane rural police, started searches around 4 am at Padgha and Borivali villages in the district adjoining Mumbai, an official said without giving case details.

Jacqueline's Dreamy Beach Vacation

Jacqueline's Dreamy Beach Vacation

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

What's a vacation if you don't post some super hot pictures on your social media feed soon after?

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Big Upsets! Man City, Inter Milan knocked out of Club World Cup

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Saudi Arabia's Al-Hilal stunned Manchester City 4-3 in extra-time in Orlando on Monday to pull off one of the shocks of the Club World Cup.

'Gay' Saudi Prince faces execution back home

'Gay' Saudi Prince faces execution back home

Rediff.com16 Oct 2010

A British court was told that homosexuality is illegal in Saudi Arabia and carries death penalty, which could well be applied if the 34-year-old Prince's family decide that he has brought shame on them, The Sun reported.

Bin Laden's daughter created Saudi-Iran rift

Bin Laden's daughter created Saudi-Iran rift

Rediff.com4 Feb 2010

The war of words began after Osama bin Laden's 18-year-old daughter Eman recently sought refuge in the Saudi embassy in Teheran.

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Pakistan's ex-army chief to head Saudi-led military coalition

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

The Saudi-led coalition is also engaged in a military operation in Yemen since March 2015 when Houthis drove out the government led by President Abdu Rabbu Mansour Hadi, who is believed to be in exile in Saudi Arabia.

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

PHOTOS: Women who dared to go without a headscarf in Saudi

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

These women, like Michelle Obama, did not wear a headscarf in Saudi Arabia

Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks World No 2 Wang

Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks World No 2 Wang

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Manika Batra shocked World No. 2 Wang Manyu of China to secure the biggest win of her singles career.

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Neymar's Al-Hilal debut marred by another injury

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

Neymar was not too downcast after being forced to leave Monday's Asian Champions League Elite match due to injury with the Al-Hilal forward saying he felt the issue was nothing more than a strong cramp.

Return by Sep 25 or make own arrangements: Sushma to laid-off Indian workers in Saudi

Return by Sep 25 or make own arrangements: Sushma to laid-off Indian workers in Saudi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2016

"Those who do not return by 25th September will have to make their own arrangements for boarding, lodging and return journey," Swaraj said in a tweet.

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

PM Modi meets Saudi Crown Prince on sidelines of G20 summit

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

The two sides held discussions on enhancing investment in technology, renewable energy and food security.

Saudi says will enter women for London Olympics

Saudi says will enter women for London Olympics

Rediff.com25 Jun 2012

Saudi Arabia will allow its women athletes to compete in the Olympic Games for the first time ever in London this summer, the Islamic kingdom's London embassy said.

US shuts down Saudi missions

US shuts down Saudi missions

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

Saudi: Polio vaccination mandatory for Indians

Saudi: Polio vaccination mandatory for Indians

Rediff.com20 Nov 2006

Saudi Arabia has made it mandatory for Indians visiting the country to have polio vaccination and the immediate impact of the sudden decision would be on Haj pilgrims going for their annual pilgrimage.

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Al Qaeda's Saudi unit chief shot

Al Qaeda's Saudi unit chief shot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Pak rejects Saudi call, to stay out of Yemen conflict

Pak rejects Saudi call, to stay out of Yemen conflict

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Pakistan's parliament on Friday voted unanimously against military involvement in the Yemen war, tacitly rejecting a call by oil-rich Saudi Arabia to become part of its coalition that is fighting against Houthi rebels.

Abu Jundal arrest: Saudi's changed attitude towards LeT

Abu Jundal arrest: Saudi's changed attitude towards LeT

Rediff.com1 Jul 2012

Action against Abu Jundal does not mean a dilution of Pakistan's geo-strategic importance for Saudi Arabia. Pakistan continues to be as important to Saudi Arabia as before, says B Raman

Osama effect: Taliban kills Saudi diplomat in Pak

Osama effect: Taliban kills Saudi diplomat in Pak

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Four motorcycle-borne Taliban militants on Monday shot dead a diplomat of Saudi Arabia -- a staunch United States ally -- in Karachi, apparently to avenge Osama bin Laden's killing by American forces in Pakistan.

Jharkhand Ka Rahul Gandhi

Jharkhand Ka Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

And why he wants to meet the real Rahul Gandhi.

Air India makes history, lands in Israel using Saudi airspace

Air India makes history, lands in Israel using Saudi airspace

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

The flight will operate every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. While the inaugural flight AI 139 left at 6 pm (Indian time) on Thursday, the scheduled departure will be 4.50 pm (Indian time) from March 25 when the summer schedule comes into operation.

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Israel barred from Saudi-hosted chess championship

Rediff.com25 Dec 2017

It is not immediately clear if other delegations had been excluded but players from Qatar have suggested they may have been rejected.

Indian team to soon visit Washington again for trade talks

Indian team to soon visit Washington again for trade talks

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

An Indian commerce ministry team will soon visit Washington for another round of talks on the proposed trade agreement with the US to iron out differences in sectors, like agriculture and automobiles, a government official said on Thursday.

No intent to escalate, but...: India tells key global powers

No intent to escalate, but...: India tells key global powers

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India has reached out to key global powers, including members of the UN Security Council, and apprised them about the reasons behind its military strikes on nine terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack. New Delhi also conveyed to the countries that it will retaliate if Islamabad escalates the already tense situation.

Why This Road's Name Will Anger MbS

Why This Road's Name Will Anger MbS

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

The White House has no role in naming streets in Washington, DC, but the decision to name the street in front of Saudi Arabia's embassy in the US capital the Jamal Khashoggi Way will no doubt anger MbS and his cabal.

Saudi may open skies to foreign airlines

Saudi may open skies to foreign airlines

Rediff.com7 Apr 2011

Currently, Saudi Arabian Airlines is the main provider of domestic flights in the Kingdom alongside the low-cost carrier Nasair.

Saudis have Pak commitment of nuclear bomb: US expert

Saudis have Pak commitment of nuclear bomb: US expert

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Given the rapid increase of Pakistan's nuclear arsenal, a former Central Intelligence Agency analyst suspects the country has a commitment to provide a nuclear bomb to 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.

India enters top 100 in this prestigious list for first time

India enters top 100 in this prestigious list for first time

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

India has for the first time secured a place among the top 100 out of 167 countries ranked for their progress in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), according to a report published on Tuesday. According to the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network's 10th and latest Sustainable Development Report (SDR), India ranks 99th on the 2025 SDG Index with a score of 67, while China ranks 49th with 74.4 and the US 44th with 75.2 points.

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.

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Kinetic, Lamborghini Bet Big on Electric Lifestyle Carts

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

JV to export e-carts, aim for 10% global market share, $1 bn turnover and innovation in driverless tech.

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

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.

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

What if Tehran blocks Strait of Hormuz...

Rediff.com21 Apr 2024

Oil and LNG prices are likely to shoot up if Iran is to block Strait of Hormuz, through which countries like India import crude oil from Saudi Arabia, Iraq and UAE, leading to a spike in inflation, analysts said on the Iran-Israel conflict. The Iran and Israel conflict has escalated over the last few days. Iran first launched drone and rocket attacks on Israel, which retaliated by firing a missile. Crude oil prices have hovered around USD 90 per barrel since the conflict.

Netanyahu's Gaza Plan: Trap For Trump?

Netanyahu's Gaza Plan: Trap For Trump?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

'Netanyahu lured Trump into a trap by enticing him with a seductive scenario of massive lucrative business in Gaza's reconstruction.' 'Trump's imagination is running riot, completely disconnected from ground realities,' asserts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.