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F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

F1 Drivers assured of maximum security for Saudi GP

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Drivers met for more than four hours at the Jeddah Corniche circuit

Sudan situation highly volatile; focussing on evacuation: Foreign secy

Sudan situation highly volatile; focussing on evacuation: Foreign secy

Rediff.com27 Apr 2023

Briefing reporters on the ongoing evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri', Kwatra said approximately 1,700 to 2,000 Indian nationals were moved out of the conflict zones and they included the citizens already evacuated out of Sudan as well as those who are on their way to Port Sudan from capital city Khartoum.

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

I am going to Miami, Messi confirms MLS move

Rediff.com9 Jun 2023

'After winning the World Cup and not being able to go to Barca, it was time to go to the US league to experience football in a different way and enjoy the day-to-day.'

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday with Max Verstappen staying top of the championship after racing from 15th to second.

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Newcastle urge fans not to wear Arabic attire at games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

Equality and inclusion group Kick It Out are reportedly planning to offer education workshops in Newcastle to supporters to explain how impersonating Arabs could be considered be racist or culturally insensitive.

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

FIFA WC: How mighty Argentina were felled by tenacious Saudi

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia, FIFA's 51st ranked team and who have suffered 5-0 and 8-0 World Cup defeats down the years, roared back to claim an astonishing 2-1 victory that will go down as one of the greatest shocks in any sport ever.

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Hamas War Is An Immediate Setback To India

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

India is one of the few countries in the region that enjoys good relations with both Israel and Saudi Arabia, and IMEC would allow it to recreate the old Spice Route to Europe. All this is in jeopardy now, notes Rajeev Srinivasan.

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Global gold demand rises 28% to 1,181.5 tonnes in Q2

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

Retail investment demand for gold bars and coins as well as central bank purchases pushed the global gold demand by 28 per cent to 1,181.5 tonnes in the September quarter, according to the World Gold Council report. The total global demand stood at 921.9 tonnes during the July-September quarter of 2021, the World Gold Council's 'Gold Demand Trends Q3 2022' showed on Tuesday. Investment was down 47 per cent year-on-year as gold backed Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) investors responded to a challenging combination of higher interest rates and a strong US dollar with significant outflows of 227 tonnes.

The bizarre car stunts by young Saudis

The bizarre car stunts by young Saudis

Rediff.com11 Apr 2013

There's nothing more thrilling for the young generation of Saudi Arabian than sidewall skiing or driving on two wheels.

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

India files strong protest with Saudi Arabia for wrong map on banknote

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The global map printed on the new 20 Riyal banknote, released to mark Saudi Arabia's presidency of the G20 grouping, does not feature Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh as part of India.

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Yemeni rebels attack 2 Saudi Aramco facilities with drones

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

The assault on Saudi Aramco's processing plant in Abqaiq and at the Khurais oil field caused huge fire but no casualty was reported, Gulf News reported.

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Soccer Transfers: Havertz joins Arsenal; Kovacic makes City move

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

All the latest news from the summer transfer window...

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Hamilton calls for more change in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2022

Saudi Arabia said this month it had executed 81 men, including seven Yemenis and one Syrian.

Russian Oil: India Ignores US Sanctions

Russian Oil: India Ignores US Sanctions

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

What is more surprising is that a surge in Russian oil supplies has come after the G7 imposed stringent sanctions on Moscow.

Photos: Saudi Arabia allows women to ride bikes, but...

Photos: Saudi Arabia allows women to ride bikes, but...

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

Saudi Arabian authorities have now allowed women to ride buggies and bikes in public.

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

India's economic slowdown will reverse in coming quarters: Mukesh Ambani

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

Mukesh Ambani, who is in talks with Saudi Arabian oil giant Aramco to sell one-fifth of his oil-to-chemicals business in India for $ 15 billion, said the two countries have all factors to drive growth - technology, young demography, and leadership.

Why Consumers Are Denied Discounts From Russian Crude

Why Consumers Are Denied Discounts From Russian Crude

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Officials from State-run refiners contend that savings from purchase of Russian oil are used to offset a part of the losses in revenues from selling transport fuels and LPG at State-set rates.

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Sports Shorts: Another podium finish for Jehan Daruvala

Rediff.com28 Mar 2022

NBA roundup: Hornets spoil Kyrie Irving's home debut

Saudi extend coach Pizzi's contract until end of Asian Cup in Feb 2019

Saudi extend coach Pizzi's contract until end of Asian Cup in Feb 2019

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Saudi Arabia have extended coach Juan Antonio Pizzi's contract until the end of the Asian Cup in February 2019, the FA said on Tuesday, a day after the 'Green Falcons' claimed a surprise victory over Egypt in their last World Cup game.

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Saudi woman sets Guinness record, makes 'largest coffee painting'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2020

She drew two giant pictures of founding fathers, King Abdulaziz bin Abdul Rahman and Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan of Saudi Arabia and the UAE respectively. Almalki used approximately 4.5 kgs of expired coffee powder. She painted all the figures in hues of brown mixing the coffee powder with water.

Serbia's Prijovic arrested for violating coronavirus curfew

Serbia's Prijovic arrested for violating coronavirus curfew

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

The Serbian government has imposed a daily 5 p.m. to 5 a.m. curfew during weekdays and a more stringent weekend ban starting at 1 p.m. on Saturdays till 5 a.m. on Mondays in order to curb the spread of the virus. Serbia striker Aleksandar Prijovic was arrested for violating the Balkan nation's coronavirus curfew.

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

UAE shoots down 2 ballistic missiles fired by Houthis over Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

The attack did not result in any human losses, it said, adding that the remnants of the intercepted and destroyed ballistic missiles fell in separate areas around Abu Dhabi.

WhatsApp, Skype to face ban in Saudi Arabia

WhatsApp, Skype to face ban in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Mar 2013

Saudi Arabian authorities are likely to impose a ban on the use of smartphone messenger WhatsApp, Internet call service Skype and other instant messaging applications.

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Why PGA Tour has suspended 17 players

Rediff.com10 Jun 2022

Players who join the LIV series that threatens to blow apart men's professional golf, are no longer eligible to participate in PGA Tour events

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.

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Beware! India faces cyber THREATS from 20 nations

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

With India becoming the second-biggest victim of cyber-attacks after the United States, the government wants to install a foolproof security cover; but it could invade the privacy of Indians, says Ajai Shukla

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Indian football: Jhingan gets warning from AIFF over sexist remarks

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

Mumbai City FC to make AFC Champions League debut in Riyadh

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Bollywood Brings House Down in Jeddah!

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

It was heartening to see so many women -- young and old, many in hijab and burqa shaking their bodies, raising their arms and singing with complete abandonment.

Saudi unhappy over leaks of Abu Jundal operation: NSA

Saudi unhappy over leaks of Abu Jundal operation: NSA

Rediff.com7 Sep 2012

Saudi Arabian authorities have expressed unhappiness over the media leaks of details of the operation that led to the arrest of key Mumbai attack handler Abu Jundal, according to National Security Advisor Shivshanker Menon.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

7 SHOCKING laws that haunt women in Saudi Arabia

7 SHOCKING laws that haunt women in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2013

Rediff.com takes a look at some shocking Sharia laws that prevent Saudi women from doing everyday things.

Man forges letter using Khurshid's name for Mecca visit

Man forges letter using Khurshid's name for Mecca visit

Rediff.com2 Apr 2013

A man allegedly forged a letter in the name of External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid and presented it before the consul general of Saudi Arabia to procure a visa to visit Mecca and Medina, police said on Tuesday.

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Ronaldo fails to sparkle on Real Madrid home debut

Rediff.com27 Jul 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo made a disappointingly low-key home debut for Real Madrid against Saudi Arabian club Al Ittihad in their Peace Cup match at the Bernabeu on Sunday.

Amazing things Saudi prince wants in superjumbo

Amazing things Saudi prince wants in superjumbo

Rediff.com27 Dec 2012

Alwaleed bin Talal is reportedly spending $500 million on a fully customised A380 from Airbus.

Modi among top 3 world leaders; ahead of Trump and Jinping

Modi among top 3 world leaders; ahead of Trump and Jinping

Rediff.com12 Jan 2018

An annual survey by Gallup International rated PM Modi behind German Chancellor Angela Merkel, followed by French president Emmanuel Macron.

31,318 Indians have died in foreign countries since 2014: Govt

31,318 Indians have died in foreign countries since 2014: Govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh also said that there are 15,405 Indians in foreign jails since 2015.

Ratan Tata hints at JLR assembly plant in S Arabia

Ratan Tata hints at JLR assembly plant in S Arabia

Rediff.com31 Aug 2012

Saudi Arabian mining firm Ma'aden, in a joint venture with Alcoa, is undertaking a $10.8 billion project to set up what has been dubbed as the the world's largest vertically integrated aluminium complex.

Govt braces for Iran oil supply hit

Govt braces for Iran oil supply hit

Rediff.com9 Jan 2012

A senior government official says the idea is to facilitate mutually beneficial ways to keep the supply going.

IOC confident Saudi women will compete in London

IOC confident Saudi women will compete in London

Rediff.com19 Mar 2012

Saudi Arabia looks set to send women athletes to an Olympics for the first time later this year.