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EAM Jaishankar expresses concern over rising deaths of Indian students in US "Now I read that article and I wanted to say listen, in that heat my lowest turnout is higher than your highest turnout in the best run," Jaishankar said. Jaishankar stressed that "They (West) actually think they are part of our electorate", adding, "I think it's time today that we disabuse them, and the best way that we do that, is by confidence." 'They need to calm down': Jaishankar dials Iran, Israeli counterparts The EAM said that the Western media also slams the Bharatiya Janata Party by calling it "unfair", and added, "In a kind of way, today, we are at a very important inflection point.". "They will question your election system, your EVM, your election commission, even the weather," Jaishankar said.

Crypto adoption is heating up in the Middle East, with the average daily number of crypto traders in the area surpassing 500,000 in February 2024, according to Bitget Research.

basmati exports to the EU have consistently risen over the past three years. According to data from the Directorate General of Commercial Intelligence and Statistics (DGCIS), in FY23, India exported 152,857 metric tonnes (MT) of Basmati valued at $167 million, up significantly from 88,452 MT worth about $93.4 million. Between 1 April 2023 and 31 January 2024, India exported 130,122 MT ($168 million) of Basmati to the EU, indicating robust demand for Indian basmati in the EU market.

Strait of Hormuz is a narrow marine corridor situated between Oman and Iran and spans approximately 40 km at its most constricted section, providing 2 km of navigable waterways for vessels entering and exiting. India imports 85% of its crude oil requirements from Saudi Arabia, Iraq, and the UAE and LNG from Qatar.

Saudi Arabia. In Arabic, AlUla means “glory,” and the kingdom ­envisions a lot for this historical region, which is the size of New Jersey. It will become one of the world’s great tourist attractions—in the words of Melanie de Souza, AlUla’s top marketing official, a destination for “luxe seekers, wanderlust nomads, intrepid voyagers and silver foxes.” Along with developing resorts, shops, restaurants and a contemporary art museum with Paris’ Centre Pompidou, the Royal Commission for AlUla is overseeing tourist-friendly archaeological excavations of colossal tombs that date to the first century B.C.

heaviest rain ever recorded there after a deluge flooded out Dubai International Airport, disrupting flights through the world’s busiest airfield for international travel.The state-run WAM news agency called the rain Tuesday “a historic weather event” that surpassed “anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949.” That’s before the discovery of crude oil in this energy-rich nation then part of a British protectorate known as the Trucial States.Rain also fell in Bahrain, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. However, the rains were acute across the UAE.One reason may have been “cloud seeding,” in which small planes operated by the government fly through clouds burning special salt flares.

Japan recorded a trade deficit for the third straight fiscal year as the costs of energy and other imports rose and the yen remained weak

Hajj and Umrah has announced a significant update regarding the expiry of Umrah visas for pilgrims arriving from outside the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. As per the recent declaration, Dhul Qadah 15 (corresponding to May 23) will mark the final day for the expiration of Umrah visas, a change from the previous expiry date of Dhul Qadah 29 (corresponding to June 6). This adjustment aims to facilitate the smooth influx of pilgrims to the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah for the annual Hajj pilgrimage. The ministry has also clarified that the validity period of the three-month Umrah visa will start from the date of its issuance, rather than from the date of entry into Saudi Arabia, as previously practiced. This clarification comes in response to inquiries received through the ministry's X platform.

Also Read: Iran's crude oil output up 20% in 2 years at 3.3% of global supply: What does this mean for the Iran-Israel proxy war? The region comprises five of the top ten oil-producing countries. Saudi Arabia holds the top position as the largest producer in the region and ranks as the world's second-largest oil producer, contributing over 12% of the global crude output. Iran is another major producer in the region with a global share of 3.3% and home to vast oil resources.

Reuters. "All flydubai flights scheduled for departure from Dubai this evening (16 April) have been canceled effective immediately until 10:00 (Dubai local time) on 17 April. During this period, passengers who do not have Dubai as their final destination will not be accepted for travel," a flyDubai spokesperson was quoted as saying.

Officials say Pakistan’s prime minister has called for closer cooperation between Saudi Arabia and his cash-strapped Islamic nation to enhance Saudi investment in his country

Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister is leading a high-level delegation on a two-day visit to Pakistan, which is seeking help in overcoming one of its worst economic crises

DUBAI—Saudi Arabia and other oil-rich Persian Gulf states have tried to avoid taking a position on America’s geopolitical rivalries in recent years, staying neutral in the Ukraine war and building ties with China. With Israel and Iran in open conflict, they might be forced to choose a side. Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates struggled to stay on the sidelines when it became clear last week that Iran would attack Israel in retaliation for a strike in Syria that killed senior Iranian military officers.

Day trading guide for stock market today: Amid the Iran-Israel war and FII's selling, the Indian stock market witnessed sharp selling on Friday last week. The Nifty 50 index corrected 234 points and ended at the 22,519 level, the BSE Sensex nosedived 793 points and closed at the 74,244 mark, and the Bank Nifty index shed 422 points and finished at the 8,564 level.

NEW DELHI, MUMBAI : The ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel could disrupt the aviation and shipping industries, sparking concerns over air travel safety and maritime security worldwide, besides a potential rise in airfares, increased war-risk premium for vessels operating in the area, as well as risks to agriculture trade. Following Iran's recent attack on Israel with drones and missiles, several countries in the region, including Iran, Jordan, Iraq, Lebanon, and Israel, temporarily closed their airspaces on 12 April as a precautionary measure, before reopening on 14 April, albeit with restrictions.

Seriously concerned at escalation of hostilities between Israel and Iran: MEA US President Joe Biden promised "ironclad" support for Israel after holding an urgent meeting with top security officials. "I just met with my national security team for an update on Iran's attacks against Israel.

The White House says it will provide unspecified support for Israel’s defense against an ongoing airborne attack from Iran.

Kerala to channel their compassion and rally together to raise an astounding ₹34 crore to save a man from the state from the gallows in Saudi Arabia. In a display of solidarity, people in Kerala have come together to save Abdul Rahim, who hails from Kozhikode, whose only chance to live is to pay the blood money of 15 million Saudi Riyals which comes to around ₹34 crore, before April 18, 2024. Until five days ago, the action committee, formed to work for the release of Rahim, could raise only a meagre amount but as the deadline neared, the campaign was intensified and help poured in from Kerala people from across the world, the action committee formed to help Rahim, said on Friday.

Carnegie Endowment said the US has limited ability to influence the trajectory of emerging powers such as India. In a report released Tuesday, it said besides India, other emerging powers—Argentina, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, Nigeria, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Thailand and Türkiye—have taken stances that contrast or directly clash with US positions on China and Russia over the past few years.

New Delhi: Rising prices of raw materials for manufacturing plastic products could further burden the Indian economy lead to a hike in the prices of plastic goods in the near future, said Sribash Dasmohapatra, executive director of the Plastic Export Promotion Council (PLEXCONCIL), a body under the ministry of commerce. Raw materials used for manufacturing plastics, such as ethylene and propylene, are primarily sourced from countries with abundant petrochemical resources like Russia, Iran, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia.

Live: Eid-al-Fitr 2024 moon sighting Highlights: India to celebrate Eid on April 11 except THESE places Whereas Kerala, Ladakh, and Jammu & Kashmir, witnessed the crescent on April 9, due to this these states celebrated Eid on April 10 together with the Muslims in Saudi Arabia, UAE, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Turkey, Iran, USA, United Kingdom and other countries in the Middle East and West. Also Read | Eid-al-Fitr 2024: Wish your friends and family 'Eid Mubarak' with these quotes, WhatsApp messages Banks closed for 14 days across states; check the state-wise list of bank holidays in April.