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World’s Biggest Flop Film: Made for ₹1400 crore, earned ₹6 crore

TIT Correspondent info@impressivetimes.com Saudi Arabia’s ambitious historical action film Desert Warrior has turned into one of the biggest box office failures in cinema history after reportedly earning only around ₹6 crore worldwide against a massive ₹1400 crore budget, losing 99.6% of the total budget. Desert Warrior, directed by Rupert Wyatt, was launched as a landmark […]

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Trump Halts Hormuz Escort Mission Amid Saudi Airspace Dispute

Washington, May 7, 2026: US President Donald Trump has reportedly paused the American naval mission aimed at escorting commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz after Saudi Arabia refused permission for US aircraft to use its airspace and military facilities linked to the operation. According to media reports citing American officials, the proposed mission known […]

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First Haj Batch Departs from Lucknow as Over 17,000 UP Pilgrims Prepare for Sacred Journey

Lucknow- The first batch of Haj pilgrims from Uttar Pradesh began their journey on Wednesday, with 427 devotees departing from Lucknow for the annual pilgrimage. The group was flagged off from the Haj House in Sarojininagar by Danish Azad Ansari before proceeding to the airport for their flight. This year, a total of 17,065 pilgrims […]

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Announces Departure of First Haj Batch on April 18

New Delhi, April 17, 2026: The Haj pilgrimage from India for 2026 will begin on April 18, with the first group of pilgrims scheduled to leave for Saudi Arabia from multiple embarkation points across the country. A total of 1,75,025 pilgrims are expected to participate in this year’s pilgrimage. Union Minister of Minority Affairs Kiren […]

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Pakistan Gets $2 Billion from Saudi Arabia, Internet Questions ‘Why Celebrate Loans?’

Pakistan has received a fresh financial inflow of $2 billion from Saudi Arabia, with the State Bank of Pakistan confirming the transfer on April 15, 2026. The funds are expected to provide support to the country’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when its economy continues to face significant pressure. The announcement, however, quickly drew […]

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Saudi Arabia Foils Drone Attack Targeting Key Oil Region

Riyadh, March 22, 2026; Saudi Arabia successfully intercepted a drone aimed at its oil-rich Eastern Region, as security forces responded swiftly to neutralise the aerial threat amid rising tensions in the region. Authorities confirmed that the unmanned aerial vehicle was detected and destroyed before it could reach its intended target, preventing potential damage to critical […]

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PM Modi Begins Two-Day Official Visit to Saudi Arabia

New Delhi : Prime Minister Narendra Modi has departed for a two-day official visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, aimed at bolstering bilateral ties and enhancing cooperation across a wide spectrum of sectors. In a departure statement, PM Modi highlighted the historical and strategic depth of the India-Saudi relationship, calling it a “mutually beneficial […]

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British PM and Trump Discuss Key Issues Ahead of U.S.-Ukraine Talks in Saudi Arabia

London, Mar 11,2025: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday ahead of the crucial U.S.-Ukraine meeting set to take place in Saudi Arabia’s port city of Jeddah, according to a statement from Downing Street. During the call, Starmer emphasized Britain’s ongoing diplomatic engagement with Ukrainian officials over the weekend, […]

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Actor Ranya Rao Admits to Bringing 17 Gold Bars from Dubai During Interrogation

New Delhi : Ranya Rao, a well-known actor, has admitted to smuggling 14.8 kg of gold from Dubai to Bengaluru. During police interrogation, she confessed to carrying 17 gold bars on her body and disclosed details of her international travels. According to her statement, Rao smuggled the gold from Dubai into India and had previously […]

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PM Netanyahu Confirms Work on Trump’s Proposal for Gaza Population Relocation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that he is working on implementing U.S. President Donald Trump’s plan to remove and resettle Gaza’s population, calling it the “only way to secure the region’s future.” Netanyahu’s comments came during a meeting in Jerusalem with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who had just begun his Middle […]

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