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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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In a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final held yesterday in Saudi Arabia, Barcelona delivered an emphatic performance to defeat Real Madrid 5-2, securing their record-extending 15th title in the competition. The match, which showcased incredible attacking football from both teams, saw Barcelona come from behind after Kylian Mbappe gave Real Madrid the lead early on. […]
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