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New Delhi, July 10: The Foreign Ministers of nearly 40 Afro-Asian Islamic States meeting in Jeddah this weekend will be considering the Saudi Arabian proposal for the creation of a special fund by the oil-rich Muslim countries to help out their Islamic brethren with credit and grant in footing the high costs of their oil imports. The participants in this conference include the more affluent Islamic countries like Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia, the Gulf Sheikhdoms, Libya, Algeria and Nigeria, and Malaysia and Indonesia. One of the principal beneficiaries of this Islamic oil fund will be Pakistan, which is already receiving considerable financial assistance from Iran, Saudi Arabia and some of the Gulf Sheikhdoms. Apart from easing the burden of its payments position, the proposed subsidies from the Islamic fraternity will enable Pakistan to utilise some of the extra cash for buying arms from countries like the United States. There are reports that, besides commending the Saudi proposition for an Islamic oil fund, Pakistan has been actively campaigning for the support of the Muslim countries to its candidature for one of the Security Council seats falling vacant at the end of this year.
New Delhi: The Arab Islamic Summit is being held in Doha, the capital of Qatar, from Monday, September 15, in which more than 50 Muslim countries are going to participate. This will be the first time after the Israeli attack on Doha, when such many Muslim countries will sit together. Muslim countries are already angry with what Israel did in Gaza, but after the attack in Qatar, the situation has completely changed. On top of that, the way Israel has reprimanded Pakistan by taking its name in the UN has increased the uneasiness of many countries. The Israeli attack on Qatar has also forced the ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], October 1 (ANI): India and Russia are finalising dates for Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to India, which is expected to take place in early December, sources said. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is also expected to visit India before President Putin's visit, to prepare for the summit and discuss bilateral issues. At the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on September 27, Lavrov announced that a visit by the Russian President is planned for New Delhi in December, marking the ongoing diplomatic preparations. Speaking about India-Ru ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 12 (SocialNews.XYZ) India on Thursday slammed Pakistan yet again, terming the country as the "state sponsor of terrorism for decades" which also has no credibility when it comes to cross-border terrorism. Reacting strongly to Islamabad's allegations of India's involvement in the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan along the Durand Line, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) that nobody is fooled by Pakistan's "assumed victimhood" now. Addressing a weekly media briefing on Thursday, MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that it has become second nature for Pakis ...Read More >
MUMBAI: The Indian equity indices opened lower on Friday as heavyweights like Axis Bank and Bharti Airtel were among the top losers in the BSE benchmark. At 9.25 am, Sensex was down 171 points or 0.21 per cent at 82, 087 and Nifty was down 35 points or 0.14 per cent at 25, 075. In the Sensex pack, M&M, Tata Steel, Power Grid, L&T, UltraTech Cement, Infosys, Tata Motors, BEL, NTPC, TCS, Trent and Maruti Suzuki were top gainers. Axis Bank, Bharti Airtel, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Tech Mahindra , HDFC Bank, Eternal (Zomato), HUL, Sun Pharma, Bajaj Finance, ICICI Bank, Titan and Bajaj Finserv ...Read More >
New Delhi: Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi's arrival in New Delhi has placed Indian diplomats in a complex protocol quandary. It is whether to display the Taliban flag alongside the Indian Tricolour during his scheduled meeting with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Friday, October 10, or not. India does not officially recognise the Taliban government, making the question of flag placement a sensitive issue that carries both symbolic and political weight. Here's why India doesn't recognise the Taliban flag Since the Taliban seized control of Kabul in 2021, India has refrai ...Read More >
BENGALURU, - Oil prices extended gains on Tuesday as U.S. President Donald Trump heightened his rhetoric against Iran, threatening stronger action if the country fails to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil transit chokepoint. Brent crude futures rose 57 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.34 a barrel by 1202 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures were up $1.26, or 1.1%, at $113.67. Trump, has threatened to rain "hell" on Tehran if it fails to comply with his deadline of 8 p.m. EDT Tuesday to reopen the strait. "They could be taken out," Trump warned, pledging further action i ...Read More >
New Delhi, Jul 18 (PTI) The Supreme Court has said money cannot be recovered by filing an FIR and seeking help of police as it quashed a cheating case against the producer of Bollywood movie "Tanu Weds Manu". A bench of Justices J B Pardiwala and R Mahadevan expressed displeasure over the approach of the Allahabad High Court in dealing with the petition of producer Shailesh R Singh for quashing of the FIR against him by complainant Kunal Jain. "Money cannot be recovered, more particularly, in a civil dispute between the parties by filing a first information report and seeking the help of the ...Read More >
Patna, Aug 1 (PTI) Healthcare services were affected at AIIMS-Patna on Friday as resident doctors went on an "indefinite strike" in protest against the alleged high-handedness of Sheohar MLA Chetan Anand. According to a press statement issued by the Resident Doctors' Association (RDA), AIIMS-Patna, on Friday, "The RDA expresses deep disappointment and anguish over the lack of action by the administration following the violent and traumatic incident that occurred on Wednesday, when MLA Chetan Anand, his wife and their armed guards breached hospital security, physically assaulted staff, and thr ...Read More >
New Delhi, April 3: Global crude oil prices rose on Friday after US President Donald Trump warned of possible military strikes on Iran within two to three weeks, stoking fresh concerns over supply disruptions from the West Asia region. Brent crude futures traded at $109.24 per barrel, up 8 per cent, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures were at $111.54 per barrel by 3:39 am (local time). Till Friday, US WTI futures jumped 11.94 per cent from the previous Friday's close during the week, while Brent crude declined 3.14 per cent over the same period. The ongoing conflict in West Asia, n ...Read More >
ANI: "All countries can play a big role to stop this war because now the war is now affecting the lives of lots of people- the price of gas, oil and shipping has increased. So I think it is very necessary and important that world leaders come together and they ask President Trump to stop this war," Iran's Supreme Leader's Representative in India said on Monday. Abdul Majid Hakeem Ilahi also praised Indian diplomacy and said that New Delhi can play a deeper role in the issue. "The Indian diplomacy is very good, and they can also play more role in this issue. " After US President Donald Trump ...Read More >
Cupid Ltd shares hit an all-time high of Rs 147 after the company announced a strategic investment in GII Healthcare, managed by Gulf Islamic Investments. The move marks Cupid's entry into the Middle East and aligns with its global growth ambitions. The investment targets healthcare opportunities in Saudi Arabia and strengthens the company's push into high-potential international markets. Cupid Ltd, one of India's leading manufacturers of health and personal care products, saw its shares rally b ...Read More >
New Delhi, Dec 3 (PTI) The Shahi Imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid on Tuesday described as "reprehensible" the alleged mistreatment of Hindu minorities in Bangladesh and asked that country's interim government to take immediate steps to prevent such acts. India has been expressing concerns over attacks on minorities, especially Hindus, in Bangladesh, since Sheikh Hasina's resignation as prime minister in August following months-long students-led protests. Also Read | Rahul Gandhi To Visit Sambhal: DM Requests Neighbouring Districts To Restrict Congress Leader's Proposed Visit to Violence-Hit Town. ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) To curb illegal mining and transportation, the Uttar Pradesh government is deploying advanced technologies under the Integrated Mining Surveillance System (IMSS), a release said on Thursday. Mining activities are already being monitored through drones, geo-fencing, RFID tags, and AI-powered check gates. Now, the state is set to introduce 'Weigh-In-Motion' (WIM) technology to accurately track vehicle overloading. Also Read | 'Arvind Kejriwal Used Government Funds to Buy Mobiles Costing Up to INR 1.63 Lakh', Claims Delhi Minister Ashish Sood. According to the official re ...Read More >
Srinagar- Senior Peoples Conference leader and Shia cleric Imran Reza Ansari has denied allegations that he insulted the companions of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh), calling the claims "unfounded" and the result of a misrepresented video clip circulated online. In a detailed statement issued on Sunday, Imran Ansari sought to clarify his position after a video clip triggered backlash on social media and among certain religious quarters. The video, purportedly from a recent religious gathering, was shared with claims that Imran Ansari had made derogatory remarks against the revered Sahaba (companions ...Read More >
Lucknow, Jul 17 (PTI) Uttar Pradesh's capital city has secured the third position in the category of urban spaces with population exceeding 10 lakh, while Prayagraj was adjudged the Cleanest Ganga City in the ninth edition of the Swachh Survekshan. Lucknow also became the first city in the state to achieve a 7-star Garbage Free City rating in the 2024-25 survey. Gorakhpur achieved double success, ranking third in the Safai Mitra Surakshit Sheher category and fourth among cities with a population between 3 to 10 lakh. Agra has been recognised as the Emerging Clean City of Uttar Pradesh, securi ...Read More >
Lucknow: Two women from Bengaluru and UP's Auraiya have come forward with testimonies, alleging they were trapped, exploited, and forcibly converted to Islam as part of a religious conversion syndicate allegedly run by Jamaluddin alias Chhangur Baba.Both women, in their mid-20s, were rescued with help from Vishwa Hindu Raksha Parishad national president Gopal Rai. Rai has claimed getting threats. Speaking at a press conference in Lucknow on Monday, the women accused Baba's network of using fake H ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Russia's First Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov reaffirmed that Russian companies have the capacity to steadily increase supplies of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the Indian market amid the energy crisis due to the conflict in West Asia, underlining deepening energy cooperation between the two countries during his official visit to the country. According to a statement issued by the Russian Embassy in India on Telegram on Thursday, Manturov highlighted that Russia had boosted supplies of in-demand mineral fertilisers to India by 40 per cent by the end ...Read More >
New Delhi: With the West Asia crisis continuing to drive volatility in the global energy market, Russia has offered to increase supply of crude oil and natural gas to India even as the two sides agreed to further enhance the overall bilateral ties. The energy cooperation figured prominently in meetings Russia's First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov held with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Thursday, people familiar with the matter said. Manturov also held talks with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and called on Prime Minister Narend ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 9 (SocialNews.XYZ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi has emplaned for Namibia -- the final stop of his five-nation visit -- after wrapping up his State Visit to Brasilia where he met Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and also attended the 17th BRICS Summit in the Brazilian city of Rio de Janeiro. Taking to X, the PMO wrote: "PM @narendramodi has boarded for Namibia, the final destination of his tour" Also, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randir Jaiswal wrote on X: "PM @narendramodi concludes a productive visit to Brazil and emplanes for Namibia. A memorable visit t ...Read More >
A young woman named Oleti Pushpa (22) was killed by her live-in partner Sheikh Shamma (22) in the Ambedkar Konaseema region of Andhra Pradesh, reported India Today. She was living with Sheikh for the past 6 months after she separated from her spouse. The incident took place in Siddhartha Nagar, B Savaram village of Rajolu mandal on 16th July. Shamma reportedly accused Pushpa of having affairs with other men. He forced her to engage in prostitution and frequently instigated fights with her when intoxicated. As per police, Shamma was addicted to ganja. On the fateful night, he against pressuri ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 8 (ANI): Asian stock markets spiked on Wednesday morning after the news of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. Oil prices fell sharply following the de-escalation of military tensions in the Middle East and the promised reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Japan's Nikkei 225 led the rally with a 5.28 per cent surge, up by 2,822.44 points, while South Korea's KOSPI rose 5.61 per cent or by 308.11 points. India's GIFT NIFTY also climbed over 3 per cent to reach the 23,841.00 level. Other regional indices, including the Hang Seng and Taiwan Weighted, ...Read More >
Surat (Gujarat) [India], August 21: KP Group, a leading name in India's renewable energy sector, is stepping up its expansion with a clear goal of reaching 10 GW capacity by 2030. With projects already underway in Gujarat, the Group is working on projects in Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Andhra Pradesh and Maharashtra, supported by a strong order book and government partnerships. KP Group has signed memoranda of understanding with Gujarat, Odisha, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh for over 2.6 GW of renewable projects, while exploring new opportunities in other states. The Group has already e ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], April 3 (ANI): Former diplomat Mahesh Sachdev on Friday described the evolving situation around Iran amid the West Asia conflict as a "game of shadow boxing", stating that the endgame of US President Donald Trump remains as unpredictable as the military campaign against the Islamic Republic itself. Speaking to ANI on the recent geopolitical developments in the region, Sachdev pointed to parallel diplomatic and strategic manoeuvres involving the United Nations Security Council, regional actors, and global powers. He noted that while the UNSC is discussing a Bahraini-backed ...Read More >
Mumbai: Popular actress and dancer Shefali Jariwala, widely known for her appearance in the iconic music video 'Kanta Laga', has passed away at the age of 42. The shocking news has sent a wave of grief through the entertainment industry. Her husband, actor Parag Tyagi, rushed her to Bellevue Hospital after she reportedly collapsed at home. Unfortunately, doctors declared her dead on arrival.The body has been moved to Cooper Hospital for a postmortem examination. Initial reports suggest that Shefali died due to a heart attack or cardiac arrest, although the exact cause will be confirmed after a ...Read More >
Srinagar, Sept 25: National Conference (NC) president, Dr Farooq Abdullah on Thursday called upon the central government to engage in meaningful dialogue with the leadership of Ladakh. Speaking during a press interaction at the Nawa-e-Subha headquarters here, Dr Abdullah emphasised the urgency of addressing the legitimate grievances of the people of Ladakh before the situation escalates further. He strongly refuted claims of foreign interference in the region, attributing the mounting frustration to the government's failure to fulfill promises made to Ladakh. "The unkept promise of statehood ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting urgent issues affecting the state and Tamils residing in West Asia amid the ongoing tensions in the region. In a post on X, Stalin said he urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers in Tamil Nadu in view of the ongoing situation in West Asia. CM Stalin also sought urgent measures to ensure the safety of Tamils stranded in the region, requesting facilitation of trans ...Read More >
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], March 11 (ANI): Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin on Wednesday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi highlighting urgent issues affecting the state and Tamils residing in West Asia amid the ongoing tensions in the region. In a post on X, Stalin said he urged the Centre to take immediate steps to ensure uninterrupted LPG supply for domestic, commercial and industrial consumers in Tamil Nadu in view of the ongoing situation in West Asia. Also Read | 'India Doesn't Leave Its People in Trouble', Assures PM Narendra Modi Amid West Asia Conflict, Accuses Congress o ...Read More >
The car had a Maharashtra number plate. Luggage was tied to the roof of the vehicle, which made officials believe that a family had come from Maharashtra to visit Agra. A shocking and heartbreaking incident has come to light from the Taj Mahal complex in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. An elderly man was found unconscious and tied inside a locked car parked near the western gate. The incident has raised serious questions about human sensitivity and responsibility. According to Aaj Tak, the man had been locked inside the car for several hours. The extreme heat and humidity had made his condition critic ...Read More >
External Affairs minister S Jaishankar and Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri on Monday met Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and discussed ways to further expand their strategic partnership against the backdrop of the West Asia crisis. The meeting comes at a time when Delhi is facing a shortage of energy supply in the wake of the US-Israel-Iran war, which has completed 30 days now. After the meeting, Jaishankar posted on X, "Good to meet Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko of Russi ...Read More >
New Delhi, March 31 (SocialNews.XYZ) Abdulnasser Alshaali, Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to India, has commended New Delhi's role in the ongoing West Asia crisis, emphasising that India's deep regional engagement and constructive diplomatic tradition gives considerable weight to its voice. The Ambassador noted that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's telephonic conversation with the UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan was viewed as a gesture of solidarity and reflected the close ties both leaders have built over more than a decade. Speaking exclusively to IANS, Alshaal ...Read More >