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'India offering all possible assistance in Nimisha Priya case': Centre 

The Indian government is providing all possible support to Nimisha Priya, a nurse on death row in Yemen, Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said.

17 Jul 2025
Kerala

Nimisha Priya case now rests on 'Qisas'—What's this Islamic law  

Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old nurse from Kerala, is currently on death row in Yemen after being convicted of murdering her business partner, Talal Abdo Mehdi.

15 Jul 2025
Kerala

Trust offers ₹11cr to stay execution of nurse Nimisha Priya  

Efforts are underway to delay the execution of Nimisha Priya, a 38-year-old Kerala nurse sentenced to death in Yemen.

22 Jun 2025
Donald Trump

Israel, Saudi Arabia stocks rally even as US-Iran tensions escalate

The stock markets in Israel and Saudi Arabia witnessed a surge on Sunday, as investors appeared to overlook the potential risks posed by the recent US attacks on Iran.

22 Jun 2025
Iran

No signs of radioactive contamination after US strikes, says Iran

Iran's Atomic Energy Organization has confirmed that there are no signs of radioactive contamination following recent United States airstrikes on its key nuclear facilities.

13 Jun 2025
Dubai

16 Air India flights diverted after Israel strikes Iran 

At least 16 Air India flights have been diverted after Iran closed its airspace until further notice following Israel's airstrikes on several locations across the country, including Tehran.

08 Jun 2025
Bangladesh

Saudi suspends 'block work visas' for Indians, 13 other countries

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of "block work visas" to nationals from 14 countries, including India.

06 Jun 2025
Hollywood

Watch: Salman Khan-Sanjay Dutt in Saudi film 'The Seven Dogs'

The first-look teaser of The Seven Dogs, a Saudi Arabian action-comedy featuring Bollywood stars Salman Khan and Sanjay Dutt, has been unveiled.

28 May 2025
London

Inside Saudi Arabia's secretive 'rehabilitation prisons' for disobedient women 

Saudi Arabia is reportedly home to a network of secretive "care homes," or Dar al-Reaya, where girls and young women are sent by their families or husbands for alleged disobedience.

28 May 2025
Asaduddin Owaisi

Ghulam Azad, part of Operation Sindoor delegation, hospitalized in Kuwait 

Former Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Ghulam Nabi Azad has been hospitalized in Kuwait amid an all-party delegation tour.

26 May 2025
World

Saudi lifts 73-year-old alcohol ban ahead of World Cup 2034 

Saudi Arabia has announced plans to lift its long-standing ban on alcohol in 2026, marking a major shift in its conservative policies.

22 May 2025
Jaish-e-Mohammed

Pakistan PM Sharif hopes for talks with Modi in Saudi  

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has proposed Saudi Arabia as a neutral venue for talks with India, Pakistani media reported.

18 May 2025
Brazil

In India's global diplomatic outreach, who goes where

In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month, the Indian government has announced seven all-party delegations.

17 May 2025
Donald Trump

Israel launches major offensive after airstrikes kill 115 in Gaza

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have launched a major offensive in Gaza, following a series of airstrikes that killed 115 people.

16 May 2025
Tencent

World's first AI doctor clinic now open in Saudi Arabia 

Shanghai-based medical technology company Synyi AI has opened the world's first artificial intelligence (AI) clinic in Saudi Arabia.

15 May 2025
Boeing

Boeing makes comeback with record $96B deal from Qatar Airways

Boeing has signaled its recovery from a massive crisis by inking a record-breaking deal with Qatar Airways.

15 May 2025
Donald Trump

Trump meets Syria's 'young, attractive' terrorist-turned-president after lifting US sanctions  

In a major diplomatic breakthrough, United States President Donald Trump has met with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Saudi Arabia.

14 May 2025
Donald Trump

Trump signs $142 billion arms deal with Saudi Arabia 

On his diplomatic tour to the Gulf states, United States President Donald Trump has reached a historic arms deal worth $142 billion with Saudi Arabia.

13 May 2025
Boeing

Boeing can now deliver its planes to Chinese airlines again

China has lifted its month-long ban on airlines accepting deliveries of Boeing aircraft.

10 May 2025
Indian Army

Pakistan reaches out to India for de-escalation amid airstrikes

After heavy airstrikes on its military bases, Pakistan has reached out to India for talks and de-escalation, Firstpost reported, citing government sources.

30 Apr 2025
Arun Dhumal

Saudi Arabia to invest in cricket? Arun Dhumal issues statement

Indian Premier League (IPL) Chairman Arun Dhumal has confirmed Saudi Arabia's interest in investing in cricket, reported ESPNcricinfo.

24 Apr 2025
Narendra Modi

Pakistan's top brass to meet today after India's punitive measures  

Pakistan's top civilian and military leadership will meet on Thursday in the wake of India's recent punitive measures following a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam.

23 Apr 2025
Air India

Top Lashkar commander behind Pahalgam attack that killed 26

At least 26 people, including two foreign nationals, were killed in a terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on Tuesday.

23 Apr 2025
Amit Shah

Modi returns from Saudi after Pahalgam attack; holds emergency meeting 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has returned to India, shortening his official visit to Saudi Arabia, after a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, left 26 dead.

22 Apr 2025
Indira Gandhi

PM Modi's Jeddah visit: Here's what his itinerary looks like 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a historic visit to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. This is the first visit by an Indian PM to the port city in over 40 years.

22 Apr 2025
Narendra Modi

'Push bigger Hajj quota...seal major deals': Modi visits Saudi today 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday, a first by an Indian PM in 40 years.

17 Apr 2025
Elon Musk

Why Musk has so many kids, according to his partner

Elon Musk's plans for a big family have been associated with his preparations for an upcoming apocalypse.

07 Apr 2025
World

What's the difference between Hajj and Umrah dress codes 

Millions of Muslims undertake the holy pilgrimages of Hajj and Umrah to Saudi Arabia every year.

07 Apr 2025
Egypt

Saudi suspends visas for India, 13 countries ahead of Hajj 

Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended the issuance of certain visas to citizens of 14 countries, including India. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming Hajj pilgrimage.

29 Mar 2025
Eid-ul-Fitr

Eid-ul-Fitr 2025: Date, time, and significance of the festival

Eid-ul-Fitr is an important festival that marks the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Shawwal.

27 Mar 2025
Electric Vehicles

Tesla enters Saudi Arabia as Musk's ties with kingdom improve

Tesla has announced its expansion into the Saudi Arabian market, a major milestone for the American electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer.

21 Mar 2025
Bangladesh

Pakistani migrant worker dies building World Cup stadium in Saudi  

A migrant worker from Pakistan died while working on the new stadium for the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia, the Guardian reported.

17 Mar 2025
Donald Trump

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine peace deal

Russia has once again reiterated its position on the Ukraine conflict, saying that any peace deal would need guarantees that Ukraine would never join NATO.

14 Mar 2025
Moscow

Ukraine drones hit buildings near Kremlin amid US envoy-Putin meeting 

Ukraine carried out drone attacks in central Moscow on Friday, hitting buildings not far from the Kremlin.

14 Mar 2025
Donald Trump

Putin thanks Trump, Modi in 1st remarks on Kyiv's ceasefire

Russian President Vladimir Putin has publicly thanked world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and Indian PM Narendra Modi, for their attempts to resolve the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war.

12 Mar 2025
Donald Trump

Putin lays down 3 'maximalist' demands to end war: Report 

Russian President Vladimir Putin has put forth three key demands in the negotiations to end the Russia-Ukraine war, suggested a Bloomberg report.

08 Mar 2025
China

Putin reportedly ready to agree to Ukraine truce with conditions

Russia is reportedly willing to discuss a temporary truce in Ukraine, provided there is progress toward a final peace settlement.

05 Mar 2025
Benjamin Netanyahu

US rejects Arab leaders' $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan

The Trump administration has turned down a $53 billion Gaza reconstruction plan proposed by Arab leaders.

26 Feb 2025
Rashmika Mandanna

Salman Khan films last-minute post-credits song for 'Sikandar'

Bollywood superstar Salman Khan, who just returned from shooting for an international project in Saudi Arabia, is back on the sets for his next film Sikandar.

20 Feb 2025
Donald Trump

Trump considering returning 20% of DOGE savings to Americans 

United States President Donald Trump has proposed a plan to share a fraction of the savings identified by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) with American citizens.