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First The Middle East, Then Europe - S Jaishankar's Key Meetings This Week
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for a key Gulf summit, will travel to Germany and Switzerland later this week on an official visit.
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Over 1,300 Deaths During Hajj Due To Intense Heat, 83% Pilgrims Unregistered: Saudi
Mecca heatwave death count: Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits.
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Row After US Official Asked To Remove Jewish Head Covering In Saudi Arabia
A US delegation on religious freedom said Monday it cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia after one of its members was asked to remove his Jewish head covering, or kippah.
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3 Women Officers Represent India At World Defence Show In Saudi Arabia
Three women military officials -- Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash -- are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.
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India, Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise Commences In Rajasthan
The inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ', which seeks to develop interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops from both sides, began in Rajasthan on Monday, officials said.
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At 18 Lakh, Indian Muslim Umrah Performers Third Highest In 2023: Saudi Arabia
A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 -- the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday.
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US Says Citizens Killed In Hamas Attack, Sends Warships To Support Israel
Several American citizens were killed in the surprise land-sea-air attack on Israel by the Palestine group Hamas, a US official confirmed on Sunday. The official did not provide any further details.
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India, US And Saudi Arabia To Sign Major Rail, Port Deal At G20 Summit
The United States, Saudi Arabia and others will sign a pact at the G20 to explore building a major railway and port project to connect the Middle East with India and Europe, US officials said Saturday.
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Saudi Football Rise 'Long-Term Project', Says Top Official
The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the oil-rich kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the world's top competitions
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"Most Wanted" Accused In 2020 Jaipur Gold Smuggling Case Arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a Rajasthan man wanted in a case related to the seizure of 18.56 kg of gold bars, being smuggled from Saudi Arabia, at the Jaipur airport in 2020, an official said.
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Ajit Doval In Jeddah For Saudi Arabia Hosted Ukraine Peace Talks
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted Saudi Arabia today to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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Guard, Gunman Die In Attack At US Consulate In Jeddah: Cops
A security guard and a gunman were killed in an exchange of gunfire in front of the US consulate in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Wednesday, officials said.
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How Fake Customs Officials Interrogate, Loot Man Of Lakhs At Delhi Airport
A 53-year-old man, who works as a labourer in Saudi Arabia, was allegedly cheated of more than Rs 4 lakh in foreign currency outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi by two persons posing as Customs department officials, police said.
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Centre To Reallocate Go First's Hajj Flights To IndiGo, Saudi Airlines
The government has decided to re-allocate the Hajj flights that were to be operated by crisis-hit Go First from 10 Indian cities to IndiGo and two Saudi Arabian airlines, a senior official said on Thursday.
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Indians Stuck In Sudan: "Saudi, UAE Assured Support On Ground," Say Sources
India is coordinating with various countries to ensure the safety of its nationals in Sudan, officials familiar with the matter said today. India is in talks with the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the situation in violence-hit Sudan.
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First The Middle East, Then Europe - S Jaishankar's Key Meetings This Week
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar, who is currently in Saudi Arabia for a key Gulf summit, will travel to Germany and Switzerland later this week on an official visit.
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Over 1,300 Deaths During Hajj Due To Intense Heat, 83% Pilgrims Unregistered: Saudi
Mecca heatwave death count: Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits.
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Row After US Official Asked To Remove Jewish Head Covering In Saudi Arabia
A US delegation on religious freedom said Monday it cut short its visit to Saudi Arabia after one of its members was asked to remove his Jewish head covering, or kippah.
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3 Women Officers Represent India At World Defence Show In Saudi Arabia
Three women military officials -- Squadron Leader Bhawana Kanth, Colonel Ponung Doming and Lt Commander Annu Prakash -- are among the personnel representing India at the World Defence Show in Riyadh.
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India, Saudi Arabia Joint Military Exercise Commences In Rajasthan
The inaugural edition of India-Saudi Arabia joint military exercise 'SADA TANSEEQ', which seeks to develop interoperability, bonhomie and camaraderie between troops from both sides, began in Rajasthan on Monday, officials said.
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At 18 Lakh, Indian Muslim Umrah Performers Third Highest In 2023: Saudi Arabia
A total of 18 lakh Indian Muslims performed Umrah in 2023 -- the third highest in the world, Saudi Arabia government officials said on Wednesday.
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US Says Citizens Killed In Hamas Attack, Sends Warships To Support Israel
Several American citizens were killed in the surprise land-sea-air attack on Israel by the Palestine group Hamas, a US official confirmed on Sunday. The official did not provide any further details.
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India, US And Saudi Arabia To Sign Major Rail, Port Deal At G20 Summit
The United States, Saudi Arabia and others will sign a pact at the G20 to explore building a major railway and port project to connect the Middle East with India and Europe, US officials said Saturday.
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Saudi Football Rise 'Long-Term Project', Says Top Official
The Saudi Pro League has a years-long commitment from the oil-rich kingdom's rulers in its goal to become one of the world's top competitions
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"Most Wanted" Accused In 2020 Jaipur Gold Smuggling Case Arrested
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) on Thursday arrested a Rajasthan man wanted in a case related to the seizure of 18.56 kg of gold bars, being smuggled from Saudi Arabia, at the Jaipur airport in 2020, an official said.
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Ajit Doval In Jeddah For Saudi Arabia Hosted Ukraine Peace Talks
National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Jeddah to participate in a summit of national security advisers and other officials being hosted Saudi Arabia today to discuss the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war.
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Guard, Gunman Die In Attack At US Consulate In Jeddah: Cops
A security guard and a gunman were killed in an exchange of gunfire in front of the US consulate in the Saudi coastal city of Jeddah on Wednesday, officials said.
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How Fake Customs Officials Interrogate, Loot Man Of Lakhs At Delhi Airport
A 53-year-old man, who works as a labourer in Saudi Arabia, was allegedly cheated of more than Rs 4 lakh in foreign currency outside the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi by two persons posing as Customs department officials, police said.
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Centre To Reallocate Go First's Hajj Flights To IndiGo, Saudi Airlines
The government has decided to re-allocate the Hajj flights that were to be operated by crisis-hit Go First from 10 Indian cities to IndiGo and two Saudi Arabian airlines, a senior official said on Thursday.
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Indians Stuck In Sudan: "Saudi, UAE Assured Support On Ground," Say Sources
India is coordinating with various countries to ensure the safety of its nationals in Sudan, officials familiar with the matter said today. India is in talks with the US, UK, Saudi Arabia and the UAE over the situation in violence-hit Sudan.
