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Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Jujitsu champ Rohini Kalam found dead at home

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

According to Roshni's statement to investigators, Rohini, who worked as a martial arts coach at a private school in Ashta, had been under work-related stress.

WTA Finals: Sabalenka staves off Gauff to reach semis

WTA Finals: Sabalenka staves off Gauff to reach semis

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

Earlier, Pegula secured a breezy 6-2, 6-3 victory over the already-eliminated Jasmine Paolini and said she would work out a strategy for her next opponent despite knowing there was a slim chance of an exit if Gauff prevailed in three sets.

Priteesmita Bhoi shatters world youth record

Priteesmita Bhoi shatters world youth record

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Weightlifter Priteesmita Bhoi broke the world youth record in clean & jerk on way to clinching gold in the girls' 44kg category at the Youth Asian Games in Manama, Bahrain, on Sunday.

Russia Oil Imports Up In Oct

Russia Oil Imports Up In Oct

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

After a three-month slowdown, India's oil imports (already landed) from Russia bounced back in the first 15 days of October to 1.8 million barrels per day.

Chengdu, Al-Duhail seal spot in Asian Champions League Elite

Chengdu, Al-Duhail seal spot in Asian Champions League Elite

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Twenty-four clubs will compete in the league phase of the Asian Champions League Elite when it returns in September, with the participants split evenly into western and eastern leagues.

India-Saudi trade crosses $9.8 billion

India-Saudi trade crosses $9.8 billion

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

The trade between India and Saudi Arabia is growing rapidly with the bilateral trade crossing USD 9.87 billion last year.

Sitharaman cuts short US-Peru visit after J-K terror attack

Sitharaman cuts short US-Peru visit after J-K terror attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is cutting short her official visit to the US and Peru and will depart for India at the earliest, following the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. Sitharaman arrived in the US on Sunday for a six-day visit, after which she was scheduled to travel to Peru for a five-day trip. The decision comes after 26 people were killed in a terror attack near Kashmir's Pahalgam town on Tuesday.

Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr down Al-Hilal

Ronaldo scores twice as Al-Nassr down Al-Hilal

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored twice in the second half, including a penalty, to guide Al-Nassr to a 3-1 win over Al-Hilal in the race for the Saudi Pro League title on Friday.

India votes for UN resolution on Palestine two-state solution

India votes for UN resolution on Palestine two-state solution

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The resolution, introduced by France, was adopted with an overwhelming 142 nations voting in favour, 10 against and 12 abstentions. Those voting against included Argentina, Hungary, Israel and the US.

China top import source for India during Apr-Oct 2024

China top import source for India during Apr-Oct 2024

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

China was India's top import source with $65.89 billion, a 9.8 per cent year-on-year increase, worth of inbound shipments during the April-October period of this fiscal, according to the commerce ministry data. Exports to China, however, dipped by 9.37 per cent to $8 billion. During the period, the US emerged as the top export destination for the country with outbound shipments increasing by 6.31 per cent to $47.24 billion.

At PM's request, Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners

At PM's request, Saudi Crown Prince orders release of 850 Indian prisoners

Rediff.com21 Feb 2019

After the talks, it was also announced that India has decided to extend e-Visa facility to Saudi nationals.

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

Iraq rejects Saudi troops

Iraq rejects Saudi troops

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The Iraqi Government had some real concerns about having troops from a neighbouring country inside Iraq, said a US official.

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

'I wake up in the morning trying to find ways to beat him'

Rediff.com20 Oct 2024

Italy's Sinner and Spain's Alcaraz have won two Grand Slams each this year, with Alcaraz beating Sinner in closely fought clashes at the French Open semi-finals and the China Open final.

Ashwin enters ILT20 auction with highest base price!

Ashwin enters ILT20 auction with highest base price!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin entered his first ILT20 auction with a whopping base price of US$ 120,000 -- the highest for any player.

Ambani's Rs 86 Cr Bet On Trump Card

Ambani's Rs 86 Cr Bet On Trump Card

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Reliance 4IR Realty Development, a unit of Mukesh Ambani's Reliance Industries, paid a Rs 86.5 crore 'development fee' to license the Trump brand for a forthcoming real estate project in Mumbai.

We continue to closely follow it: Govt on Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya

We continue to closely follow it: Govt on Kerala nurse Nimisha Priya

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

India continues to provide assistance to Nimisha Priya, an Indian nurse on death row in Yemen for the murder of a Yemeni citizen. The MEA is also in touch with friendly governments to find a solution. Reports claiming her death sentence has been revoked are incorrect.

Age for Indian maids in Saudi set between 25 and 50

Age for Indian maids in Saudi set between 25 and 50

Rediff.com21 Jul 2014

The age of Indian maids looking for employment in Saudi Arabia has been set between 25 and 50 years under a new employment agreement finalised by the two countries to guarantee protection of domestic workers.

CBI brings back Lashkar terrorist from Rwanda

CBI brings back Lashkar terrorist from Rwanda

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has brought back Salman Rehman Khan, an alleged member of the Lashkar-e-Taiba, from Rwanda. Khan was wanted by the NIA for terror-related offences in Bengaluru. He was traced to Rwanda and returned to India on November 28, 2024. The return of Khan comes after similar operations in coordination with Interpol, where two other accused were brought back from Saudi Arabia.

India to cut direct Russian crude imports from December

India to cut direct Russian crude imports from December

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude from late November, following new US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, effective November 21.

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

'Rogue killers' may have killed Saudi journalist Khashoggi: Trump

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

Trump spoke with the Saudi King Salman over missing journalist Jamal Khashoggi and "immediately" dispatched his top diplomat to Riyadh.

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Strait of Hormuz closure: How it will impact India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US strikes on Iran's three main nuclear facilities have once again raised concerns that Tehran might shut down the Strait of Hormuz - one of the world's most critical chokepoints, through which a fifth of global oil and gas supply flows.

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Mumbai City ready for Asian CL but focus on Saudi clubs

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Al-Nassr are one of 40 clubs from 20 leagues across the confederation drawn in 10 groups to face one another from Monday, with only the winners guaranteed to advance to the knockout rounds in the quest for the top prize of US$4 million.

Why was Saudi army chief in India?

Why was Saudi army chief in India?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

In what is seen as a major boost to India-Saudi Arabia defence ties, Lieutenant General Fahd Bin Abdullah Mohammed Al-Mutair, commander of the Royal Saudi Land Forces, visited India for three days earlier this week.

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Saudi king names son Mohammed bin Salman as crown prince

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

The development has now removed Crown Prince Mohammed bin Nayef as next in line to the throne and replaced him with Mohammed bin Salman, who earlier held the position of the deputy crown prince.

'Israeli Assassinations In Iran Will Continue'

'Israeli Assassinations In Iran Will Continue'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

'Much will depend on the position of the United States.' 'It will have to be seen to what extent the US will be more interested in achieving some form of a deal and to what extent Israel will be allowed to continue to carry out both airstrikes and the killing of Iranian officials.'

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

War In The Strait Of Hormuz Has Landed On A Tawa In Mumbai

Rediff.com2 Apr 2026

The LPG squeeze on India's restaurant sector is the quotidian face of a deeper crisis.

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Morocco, in second place in their group but tied on 4 points with top team Croatia, play their final game of the group stage against Canada on Thursday.

Historic! Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for FIFA World Cup

Historic! Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Uzbekistan earn first World Cup qualification, Australia, Jordan close in

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

What Happens When Trump's Deadline Expires?

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Trump may strike. He may announce productive talks and extend again. He may do both at the same time. Iran will not open the Strait on someone else's terms, so no matter what happens, that problem will remain unsolved. And the IRGC will still be collecting its $2 million toll from every ship bold enough to ask permission to pass.

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Without naming Pak, India, Saudi agree on cooperation against terror

Rediff.com20 Feb 2019

PM Modi also called for a strong action plan for combating extremism.

We want to drive not be driven, say Saudi women

We want to drive not be driven, say Saudi women

Rediff.com21 Jun 2011

Saudi Arabia is the only country in the world to ban women -- both Saudi and foreign -- from driving. The prohibition forces families to hire live-in drivers or rely on male relatives to drive them to work, school, shopping or the doctor.

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Neymar joins Saudi club Al-Hilal from PSG

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Brazil forward Neymar has signed for Al-Hilal from French champions Paris St Germain

Trump To Boost Pak's F-16s With AIM-120 Missiles

Trump To Boost Pak's F-16s With AIM-120 Missiles

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

The development comes as relations between the two countries showed marked improvement following the four-day military conflict between Pakistan and India in May.

First Look: Saudi King with the British Queen

First Look: Saudi King with the British Queen

Rediff.com31 Oct 2007

In an interview to BBC, the King said Saudi Arabia passed on to Britain information that might have helped avert the July 2005 bombings that killed 52 people.

Saudi seeks Indian tie-up for $1.4 trn projects

Saudi seeks Indian tie-up for $1.4 trn projects

Rediff.com10 Mar 2011

Of the $1.4 trillion investment opportunities, almost $90 billion each is proposed in petrochemical projects and power generation, $88 billion in water desalination plants and $50 billion in natural gas-related projects.

'PM's Saudi stance endorses Tharoor's remark'

'PM's Saudi stance endorses Tharoor's remark'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

The Bhartiya Janata Party on Tuesday stoutly protested at Prime Minister Manmohan Singh urging Saudi Arabia to persuade Pakistan to stop supporting terrorism, dubbing it as a major departure in foreign policy tenet of never involving third parties in the bilateral issues.

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