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Sherco TVS Announces 4 Rider Squad For Dakar Rally 2020

Edited By Sameer Contractor | Friday October 18, 2019

Sherco TVS Rally Factory Team has announced its four rider squad that will be participating in the 2020 Dakar Rally. The team includes seasoned racer Michael Metge of France, Enduro Champion Lorenzo Santolino of Spain and Johnny Aubert of France, along with Indias ace rider Harith Noah set to make his Dakar debut next year. The announcement was mad...

"Anguished By Bus Crash" In Saudi: PM After Accident Kills 35 Foreigners

India News | Edited by Sumana Nandy | Thursday October 17, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today gave his condolences to the families of 35 foreigners who were killed in a bus accident near Medina in Saudi Arabia. Four were injured.

In Saudi Arabia, 35 Foreigners Dead As Bus Collides With Excavator: Report

World News | Agence France-Presse | Thursday October 17, 2019

Thirty-five foreigners were killed and four others injured when a bus crashed with another heavy vehicle in the Muslim holy city of Medina, Saudi state media said on Thursday.

US Carried Out Secret Cyber Strike On Iran After Saudi Oil Attack: Report

World News | Reuters | Wednesday October 16, 2019

The United States carried out a secret cyber operation against Iran in the wake of the September 14 attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities, which Washington and Riyadh blame on Tehran, two US officials have told Reuters.

Rajnath Singh's "Suggestion" To Imran Khan Involves Army Going To Pak

India News | Edited By Debanish Achom | Sunday October 13, 2019

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday took a swipe at Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan over not doing enough to act against terrorists roaming freely on its soil. The Defence Minister, while suggesting a solution to Pakistan that involves India's intervention, also dropped in a word of advice to the Pakistani Prime Minister, who on Sunday re...

2013 Bihar Blasts Suspect "Chemical Ali", Of Banned Group SIMI, Arrested

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday October 13, 2019

Suspected SIMI operative Azharuddin alias Azhar alias Chemical Ali, wanted in connection with the 2013 Bodhgaya and Patna bomb blasts, was arrested by the Chhattisgarh Police from Hyderabad airport after he landed from Saudi Arabia, an officer said on Saturday.

Was Ready To Help Iran Vessel, Says Saudi Arabia

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 12, 2019

Saudi Arabia said Saturday it was ready to help the Iranian tanker that was allegedly attacked off the kingdom's coast, but the ship turned off its tracking system.

Maritime Piracy Won't Be Left Unanswered: Iran On Tanker Attack

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 12, 2019

Iran vowed on Saturday not to let an attack on one of its oil tankers off the coast of Saudi Arabia to go unanswered, the semi-official ISNA news agency reported.

Petrol, Diesel Prices Lowered For Third Straight Day

Business | Edited by Sandeep Singh (with inputs from Reuters) | Saturday October 12, 2019

Petrol, diesel prices today: The price of petrol has been reduced by a total Rs 1.10-1.22 per litre in the four metros so far this month, and the rate of diesel cut by 87-99 paise per litre.

US Says It Is Increasing Troops In Saudi Arabia Over Iran Threat

World News | Agence France-Presse | Saturday October 12, 2019

The Pentagon announced Friday it was bolstering US forces in Saudi Arabia after Riyadh asked for reinforcements following the September 14 drone-and-missile attack on Saudi oil plants which Washington blames on Iran.

Blast Sets Iran Tanker On Fire Off Saudi, 2 Missiles Hit It: State Media

World News | Reuters | Friday October 11, 2019

An Iranian-owned oil tanker was struck by two missiles off the Saudi port of Jeddah on Friday, Iranian state television reported, quoting the National Iranian Oil Company (NIOC) which owns the vessel.

Man Arrested At Delhi Airport With 81 Bottles Of Banned Cough Syrup

Delhi News | Press Trust of India | Tuesday October 8, 2019

A Saudi Arabia-bound Indian has been arrested at the Delhi airport for allegedly trying to smuggle out 81 bottles of banned Phensedyl cough syrup, Customs officials said on Tuesday.

Saudi Crown Prince "Snubbed" Imran Khan, Recalled Jet Flying Him: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Monday October 7, 2019

A Pakistani magazine has claimed that Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman was "alienated" with "some dimensions" of Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's actions on the sidelines of the UNGA session in New York last month, that he ordered his "private jet to disembowel the Pakistani delegation" as a consequence.

In Break From Past, Saudi Lets Foreign Men And Women Share Hotel Rooms

World News | Reuters | Saturday October 5, 2019

Saudi Arabia is allowing foreign men and women to rent hotel rooms together without proving they are related, after the conservative Muslim kingdom launched a new tourist visa regime to attract holidaymakers.

Saudi Arabia Restores Full Oil Output After Attacks

World News | Reuters | Thursday October 3, 2019

Saudi Arabia Oil: Saudi Arabia has fully restored oil output after attacks on its facilities last month and is now focused on the listing of state oil giant Saudi Aramco, its energy minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman said on Thursday.