12 years of PM Modi: Bold reforms, decisive decisions and political turning pointsAfter 12 years at the helm, Prime Minister Narendra Modi reflects on a transformative journey filled with key reforms that have altered Ind...
10 Jun, 2026, 05.12 PM IST
Saudi Arabia launches flexible working hours in RiyadhRiyadh has launched flexible working hours across six major business districts to combat traffic congestion and enhance quality of life. Ov...
04 Jun, 2026, 12.43 PM IST
India's BRICS trade surges to $416 billion, but widening deficit raises policy imperative ahead of 2026 SummitIndia's trade with BRICS nations shows strong growth. However, a widening trade deficit is a major concern. Imports from BRICS are rising f...
15 May, 2026, 07.47 PM IST
Millions are moving away from traditional air conditioning toward this electricity-free cooling methodA groundbreaking cooling system called Nescod is here. Developed by scientists, it cools without electricity. This innovation uses common m...
08 May, 2026, 04.45 PM IST
For foreign workers in Mideast, risk from Iran war collides with economic strain at homeA missile strike in the Mideast killed Mohammad Abdullah Al Mamun, a Bangladeshi migrant worker, highlighting the perilous situation for mi...
04 May, 2026, 11.54 AM IST
Congress demands withdrawal of circular asking Haj pilgrims to pay Rs 10,000 moreThe Congress party has demanded the withdrawal of a Rs 10,000 airfare increase for Haj pilgrims. The party alleges the Modi government has ...
03 May, 2026, 03.39 PM IST
‘Iranians now blame US-Israel, not Tehran, for their economic woes’Iran's economy, known as the 'resistance economy', is facing severe impacts from the ongoing US-Israel war. Economic pressures are mounting...
23 Apr, 2026, 10.39 PM IST
Pakistan's military chief Asim Munir takes lead on US-Iran talks in diplomatic blitzPakistan's military chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, is in Tehran carrying US proposals for a second round of US-Iran peace talks. Prime Mi...
20 Apr, 2026, 07.47 AM IST
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Egypt FMs meet in AntalyaForeign Ministers from Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, and Egypt met in Antalya. They discussed strengthening cooperation in areas of mutu...
18 Apr, 2026, 02.01 PM IST
Putin to attend BRICS Summit in India, Kremlin confirms second visit in a yearRussian President Vladimir Putin will attend the upcoming BRICS summit in India. New Delhi will host the 18th BRICS Summit in September 202...
15 Apr, 2026, 10.08 PM IST
For a few billion dollars, Pakistan has landed in dire straitsPakistan is facing big economic stress after the UAE has demanded repayment of a multibillion-dollar deposit. This has strained the country...
15 Apr, 2026, 12.03 AM IST
Saudi Arabia launches national privatisation strategy to expand public-private partnershipsSaudi Arabia has unveiled a new national privatisation strategy. This initiative aims to boost public-private partnerships for major projec...
29 Jan, 2026, 07.42 PM IST
Saudi women's rights activist sentenced to 11 years in prisonThe sentence, handed down in a "secret hearing" by Saudi Arabia's Specialized Criminal Court on January 9, 2024, was only revealed weeks la...
03 May, 2024, 09.25 AM IST
Progress for Saudi women is uneven, despite cultural changes and more jobsSince Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman became Saudi Arabia’s de facto leader more than four years ago, he has promised new opportunities fo...
09 Dec, 2021, 11.24 PM IST
Two decades after 9/11, Saudi Arabia seeks softer imageThe kingdom, a long-time American ally, denied any involvement but faced harsh US rhetoric over its social and education systems that criti...
09 Sep, 2021, 11.33 AM IST
Saudi women can join armed forces in latest widening of rightsThis move is the latest in a series of measures aimed at increasing the rights of women in the kingdom. The plan was first announced in 201...
21 Feb, 2021, 07.04 PM IST
Saudi Arabia plans six-year cap on expatriate workersSaudi Arabia may soon impose a six-year cap on the residency of foreigners, a move likely to affect a large number of Indians working there.
30 May, 2011, 07.50 PM IST