News for 'riyadh'

Pak parliament adopts resolution condemning Charlie Hebdo cartoons

Pak parliament adopts resolution condemning Charlie Hebdo cartoons

Rediff.com16 Jan 2015

After Pakistani Parliament unanimously adopted a resolution condemning the "blasphemous caricatures" published in French weekly satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo, dozens marched against the publication in Lahore.

Head of US hostage found in freezer

Head of US hostage found in freezer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2004

The head of the murdered American hostage Paul Johnson was found in a freezer in the Saudi capital Riyadh.

Saudi: Harassed Indian doc unable to leave

Saudi: Harassed Indian doc unable to leave

Rediff.com6 Sep 2006

Dr Charanjit Singh was allegedly pressurised to cut his hair and take off his turban.

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Asia Cup: Bouyant India wary of party poopers Bangladesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

While India's rivalry with Pakistan is historic, the one against Bangladesh has been a bitter one post the controversial 2015 World Cup quarter-final at Melbourne.

US shuts down Saudi missions

US shuts down Saudi missions

Rediff.com8 Aug 2005

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

A warrior prince rises in Arabia

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The Middle East's power house is about to get a new ruler who is only 31 and he may lead Saudi Arabia for decades, says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

'Saudi relations with India not at Pak's expense'

'Saudi relations with India not at Pak's expense'

Rediff.com1 Feb 2006

"We were brothers yesterday, we are brothers today and we will be brothers forever," he said.

Haj team holds emergency meeting

Haj team holds emergency meeting

Rediff.com14 Jan 2006

Control Rooms have been set up in Indian Haj Mission, Makkah, Consulate General of India, Jeddah, and the Indian Embassy in Riyadh

Al Qaeda's Saudi unit chief shot

Al Qaeda's Saudi unit chief shot

Rediff.com4 Jul 2005

Indian prisoner, granted amnesty, still in jail

Indian prisoner, granted amnesty, still in jail

Rediff.com6 Jul 2006

His father has refused to sign a letter promising that his son will not repeat the crime of 'killing a bicyclist in a traffic accident'.\n

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Saudi Arabia's crown prince dismissed

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Saudi Arabia's King Salman bin Abdulaziz al-Saud on Wednesday dismissed the heir to the throne, Crown Prince Moqren bin Abdul Aziz bin Saud, and replaced him with the Interior Minister Mohammed bin Nayef.

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Saudi Arabia reads the riot act to Imran

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

'Who put the fear of god into Imran Khan and how it happened we do not know, but the great cricketer panicked and called Mahathir to regret that he cannot attend the KL Summit,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Saudis resist N-inspection

Saudis resist N-inspection

Rediff.com15 Jun 2005

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

'We stand shoulder-to-shoulder with you': PM hails spirit of people of Belgium

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Modi's visit to Brussels comes eight days after the deadly attacks on the city in which at least 35 people, including an Indian, died and over 300 were wounded.

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Trump in Israel, asks Iran to stop supporting 'terrorists'

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Trump becomes first sitting US President to pray at the Western Wall.

No longer the Mecca for prosperity

No longer the Mecca for prosperity

Rediff.com7 Jul 2004

No blood money? Stay in jail

No blood money? Stay in jail

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

At least 5 Indians are languishing in Saudi Arabian jails because they were unable to pay 'blood money' to relatives of the victims of traffic accidents in which they were allegedly involved.

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Mashrafe Mortaza: Pakistan's envy and Bangladesh's pride

Rediff.com3 Mar 2016

Call it a compulsion, but sporting achievements are often measured by numbers in hand and that is precisely why it will be difficult to analyse Bangladesh captain Mashrafe Mortaza's influence and contribution in the country's ever-growing cricketing ambitions.

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Will the tumultuous events in Saudi affect Indian oil?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2017

India expects to remain unscathed this time, mainly because it is in a sweet spot as the world's third largest oil consumer, after the US and China, says Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Rat boards Air-India flight

Rat boards Air-India flight

Rediff.com10 Oct 2003

The flight was on its way to Riyadh from Kochi.

Four more shot in Saudi Arabia

Four more shot in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com14 Apr 2004

4 policemen died in a shootout with possible Al Qaeda extremists northwest of Riyadh.

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Tata Steel Chess: Anand seals blitz title in style

Rediff.com14 Nov 2018

Placed fourth after the first leg on Tuesday, the 48-year-old had a dream run on the final day to secure six wins and three draws in the nine rounds to draw level with the world No 3 American Nakamura to force a play-off.

King Fahd dies; brother new king

King Fahd dies; brother new king

Rediff.com1 Aug 2005

King Fahd dies in Riyadh hospital, Crown Prince Abdullah succeeds him

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Khashoggi killed in 'fist fight' at Istanbul consulate, confirms Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Oct 2018

The United States said was "saddened" to hear the confirmation of Khashoggi's death, but made no mention of action against its major ally.

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.

B Raman: The threat to India

B Raman: The threat to India

Rediff.com21 May 2003

Toll 17, Saudis fear another attack

Toll 17, Saudis fear another attack

Rediff.com10 Nov 2003

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

PHOTOS: The mad, mad world we live in!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

These 12 images prove that we truly live in an incredibly bizarre world.

'Saudis considering N-weapons'

'Saudis considering N-weapons'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2003

Saudi Arabia's strategic review has UN and nuclear analysts worried, says 'The Guardian'

Remand for Akshardham accused

Remand for Akshardham accused

Rediff.com30 Aug 2003

They were produced in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate S H Oza in Gandhinagar.

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.

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Asia Cup: Bangladesh upset Sri Lanka; keep hopes alive

Rediff.com28 Feb 2016

Bangladesh registered a 23-run upset victory over defending champions Sri Lanka in a round robin league encounter to keep their hopes alive of qualifying for the final of Asia Cup T20 cricket tournament, in Mirpur, on Sunday.

'Stay away from Saudi Arabia'

'Stay away from Saudi Arabia'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2003

The US embassy in Riyadh had earlier warned its nationals of possible attacks during Ramadan, but the new advisory was the first to discourage travel to Saudi Arabia.

Osama's son, Saad, operating from Iran: Report

Osama's son, Saad, operating from Iran: Report

Rediff.com14 Oct 2003

The younger bin Laden is protected by an elite, radical Iranian security force loyal to the country's clerics and beyond the control of the government.