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Ukraine war: Trump, Putin agree on immediate ceasefire in energy, infra

Ukraine war: Trump, Putin agree on immediate ceasefire in energy, infra

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Trump has made clear his intention to mediate a resolution between the two nations, emphasising the need for a swift de-escalation of violence.

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Over 1,300 die during Hajj, extreme heat main cause

Rediff.com24 Jun 2024

Saudi Arabia said on Sunday that as many as 1,301 people died during the Hajj pilgrimage, with 'numerous cases' due to heat stress and 'unauthorised' trips accounting for over four out of five of the deaths, CNN reported.

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Good news for fliers to Saudi Arabia as seat quota hiked by 78%

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Among the Indian carriers, Air India, Air India Express, IndiGo, and SpiceJet operate flights to Saudi Arabia while Saudi Arabian Airlines and Flynas are the two carriers operating in India.

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Amazing, Awesome, Stunning Photographs!

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

The 2025 Sony World Photography Awards has announced its National and Regional Award winners, celebrating talent from 56 countries.

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

What was the army chief doing in Saudi Arabia?

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

General Naravane's UAE and Saudi Arabia visits communicate India's long awaited arrival in the domain of integrated foreign policy where the diplomatic and the military domains both complement each other much more substantially, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

Saudi Arabia suspends international travel over new Covid strain

Saudi Arabia suspends international travel over new Covid strain

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

All people who have arrived in Saudi Arabia from European countries, as well as other states where the new coronavirus strain has emerged, will have to self-isolate at home for two weeks. Those who have visited these countries in the past three months will need to get tested for Covid-19, according to SPA.

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Of these four flights (except Qatar Airways) returned to Kozhikode airport as the weather condition in Kozhikode gained normalcy.

Low-cost carriers bullish on Sharjah

Low-cost carriers bullish on Sharjah

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The federal agency issued a statement, saying it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 35 crore that are "beneficially-owned and controlled" by the PFI "in the name of various trusts, companies and individuals" as part of its ongoing probe against the outfit and entities linked to it.

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Pak denies use of its airspace for Modi's Saudi Arabia visit

Rediff.com27 Oct 2019

India had sought Pakistan's permission to use the country's airspace on October 28 for Prime Minister Modi, who will be visiting Saudi Arabia to participate in an international business conference on October 29.

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.

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

FLOTUS forgoes headscarf in Saudi Arabia, sparks outrage

Rediff.com28 Jan 2015

Did Saudi state television blur Michelle Obama's face?

India removes curbs on number of Ukraine flights amid Russia tension

India removes curbs on number of Ukraine flights amid Russia tension

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

Amid the prevailing situation in Ukraine due to the rising tensions with Russia, India has advised its citizens to temporarily leave Ukraine.

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Trump 47: Disruptor Or Savvy Dealmaker?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

Donald Trump's exaggerated opinion of his dealmaking capacity can get him into trouble, observes R Sriram.

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Saudi Arabia and Formula One discussing F1 race

Rediff.com6 Aug 2019

Formula One and the 10 teams would seek reassurance on issues including human rights, gender equality and media freedom before any race could happen.

Modi's tightrope walk in Saudi Arabia

Modi's tightrope walk in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com5 Apr 2016

The known unknowns in Prime Minister Modi's Saudi visit assume great significance, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Pak PM to visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties over Yemen

Pak PM to visit Saudi Arabia to mend ties over Yemen

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Nawaz Sharif will lead a high-level delegation to Saudi Arabia in a bid to cool tempers in the kingdom over Islamabad's refusal to provide troops for the war in Yemen.

Kasthuri Munirathinam set to return from Saudi Arabia

Kasthuri Munirathinam set to return from Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2015

The Indian embassy has provided an air ticket and visa for the woman whose hand was chopped off allegedly by her employer. She has received no compensation.

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.

Sara Has A Question For You

Sara Has A Question For You

Rediff.com8 Apr 2024

Rashmika has some advice... Sunny takes in the desert air... Nimrat shows us what April's been like so far...

Haj pilgrims can carry Zamzam water: Air India

Haj pilgrims can carry Zamzam water: Air India

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

'Please accept our apologies for the inconvenience caused,' the airline added.

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.

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

The Akasa Air experience as it takes to the skies

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

Sundays are generally quiet days for air travel, but this Sunday was a tad different. There was quite an excitement at Gate 28 of Mumbai airport's Terminal 1 as Akasa Air, India's newest airline, prepared to take to the skies on Day 1. With a new fuel-efficient Boeing 737 Max aircraft and soft cushioned seats equipped with USB ports, Akasa Air hopes to bring freshness to the flying experience.

Saudi Arabia to ship 80 metric tonnes of oxygen to India to meet growing demand

Saudi Arabia to ship 80 metric tonnes of oxygen to India to meet growing demand

Rediff.com25 Apr 2021

The supply shipment is being undertaken in cooperation with the Adani group and Linde company.

Why analysts are bullish about Voltas ACs' earnings

Why analysts are bullish about Voltas ACs' earnings

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Voltas saw strong growth in both UCP (Unitary Cooling product) and EMPS (electro mechanical projects) segments.

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

G20 summit: IAF deploying fighter jets, missiles to guard NCR's skies

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The IAF has already set up a dedicated operations direction centre for coordinating various aspects of the arrangements with security agencies concerned, they said.

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.

AI remains crippled; 3rd round of talks today

AI remains crippled; 3rd round of talks today

Rediff.com6 May 2011

With the strike still on, the airline has grounded up to 90 per cent of its operations and has been operating about 30 flights a day besides some charter flights from Kingfisher and Air Arabia.

Praful Patel grilled for 8 hrs in alleged aviation scam

Praful Patel grilled for 8 hrs in alleged aviation scam

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

He is the first high-profile person who has deposed before the ED in this case.

IS group claims responsibility for Saudi Arabia mosque suicide bombing

IS group claims responsibility for Saudi Arabia mosque suicide bombing

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The Islamic State group has claimed responsibility for the horrific suicide bombing attack on a shia mosque in Saudi Arabia, which took lives of at least 21 people.

ED summons Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam

ED summons Praful Patel in UPA-era aviation scam

Rediff.com1 Jun 2019

The NCP leader said that he will be happy to cooperate with the ED so that the agency understands the "complexities" of the aviation sector.

Low-cost airlines pull down global fares

Low-cost airlines pull down global fares

Rediff.com3 May 2010

Seats being offered by LCCs in international routes up from 3% of the total last year to 10%.

Praful Patel grilled for over 9 hrs by ED for 2nd day

Praful Patel grilled for over 9 hrs by ED for 2nd day

Rediff.com11 Jun 2019

Patel is being questioned in connection with a money laundering probe related to losses suffered by Air India as part of an alleged multi-crore aviation scam.

Missile hits Egyptian medical facility, Israel says...

Missile hits Egyptian medical facility, Israel says...

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Egyptian media reports said six people were injured when the missile hit a medical facility in Taba, a resort town adjacent to the Israeli city of Eilat.

Now fly to Sharjah for Rs 2999

Now fly to Sharjah for Rs 2999

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Is The World Spinning Out Of Control?

Rediff.com30 May 2024

The current instability in the world is a result of long term systemic and socio-politico problems, points out Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

FIFA WC: Not a good morning for Argentina fans

FIFA WC: Not a good morning for Argentina fans

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Fans crowded into plazas to watch the game on giant screens, cheering when Messi scored the opening goal -- a penalty -- but groaning and slowly going silent as Saudi Arabia pulled two quick goals back in the second half.

Indian voted NRIs' favourite airline in UAE

Indian voted NRIs' favourite airline in UAE

Rediff.com22 May 2007

National carrier Indian has been voted the most preferred airline of Indian expatriates living in the UAE, according to an opinion poll.

Red alert in 8 Kerala districts as heavy rains continue

Red alert in 8 Kerala districts as heavy rains continue

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A red alert was declared in 8 districts of Kerala on Thursday by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) as rains continued to lash various parts of the state and disrupted the day-to-day lives of the people as roads got flooded or caved in and many got displaced from their homes to relief camps.