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US magazine article highlights India's emergence as major player in Middle East
The write-up highlighted New Delhi's deep and growing ties with major countries in the region, including Israel, Saudi Arabia and the UAE.
Published on Jul 01, 2023 06:53 PM IST
PTI |
Eid 2023 date in Saudi Arabia, India: When is Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Fitr?
Eid 2023 date in Saudi Arabia, India: Here's when Ramadan will end and Muslims will mark Chand Raat and Eid-ul-Fitr in Middle East, India, other countries
Updated on Apr 21, 2023 08:39 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Protests against Quran burning held across the Middle East
The protests in countries including Pakistan, Iraq and Lebanon ended with people dispersing peacefully.
Updated on Jan 27, 2023 07:10 PM IST
AP |
International Hummus Day: 5 most craved for hummus recipes, that are a delight
International Hummus Day is almost here and what better way to celebrate than by whipping up 5 of the most craved for hummus dishes, that are sure to delight? Check out their droolworthy recipes inside
_1652327123768_1652327134539.jpg "International Hummus Day: 5 most craved for hummus dishes, that are a delight (Chef Ajay Thakur)")
Updated on May 12, 2022 09:39 AM IST
Zarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
UAE issues first civil marriage license for non-Muslim couple
Civil marriage in the Middle East, the birthplace of Islam, Christianity and Judaism, is uncommon and usually conducted under a religious authority of one of the three monotheistic beliefs.
Published on Dec 27, 2021 10:46 PM IST
AFP |
Iran seizes ship, ramps up enrichment as Gulf tensions mount
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it detained the Hankuk Chemi vessel at 10 a.m. local time Monday “due to repeated violations of marine environmental laws.”
Published on Jan 05, 2021 10:41 AM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Arpan Rai
Luxury industry’s fears go beyond Christmas sales amid Covid-19 lockdowns courtesy Brexit
Retailers are calling on United Kingdom’s Finance Minister Rishi Sunak to reverse a decision to abolish a perk for shoppers from China, the Middle East, the US and other areas outside the European Union as the system lets them reclaim the 20% value-added tax on purchases in the UK
Updated on Nov 29, 2020 08:39 AM IST
Bloomberg | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
Mideast oil gains Indian market share over African grades
Refiners in India, the world’s third biggest oil importer and consumer, have diversified crude imports to improve margins.
Published on Nov 25, 2020 06:38 PM IST
New Delhi | Reuters | Posted by Srivatsan K C
WHO warns of deadly second wave of virus across Middle East
Director of WHO’s eastern Mediterranean region expressed concern that countries in the area were lowering their guard after tough lockdowns imposed earlier this year.
Published on Nov 19, 2020 05:58 PM IST
Dubai | Press Trust of India | Posted by Kunal Gaurav
Iran imposes travel restrictions on residents from leaving and non-residents from entering as virus deaths hit record
Being hit the worst by Covid-19 in the Middle East, Iran cites orders for travel restrictions following the closure of some public spaces and businesses. Violators to be fined as per the order.
Updated on Nov 02, 2020 10:35 AM IST
Tehran | Agence France-Presse | Posted by Zarafshan Shiraz
India calls for Middle East countries to stop support for terrorist forces
India has invested much in the peace and stability of the region by deploying its personnel as part of UN peacekeeping forces, through humanitarian assistance, development cooperation and capacity building.
Published on Oct 27, 2020 09:56 AM IST
New York | Asian News International | Posted by Srivatsan K C
Middle East calls for boycott of French products after Macron’s comments
Macron’s comments to not “give up cartoons” came in response to the beheading of a teacher, Samuel Paty, outside his school in a suburb outside Paris earlier this month
Published on Oct 25, 2020 08:09 AM IST
Doha | Agence France-Presse | Posted by Srivatsan K C
Hexa signs Vaani Kapoor as brand ambassador and forays into modular kitchens
We chose Vaani as she has got a youth connect, says Vivek Tyagi, Director, Hexa Wood Pvt Ltd.
Updated on Oct 09, 2020 03:41 PM IST
Rude Food by Vir Sanghvi: The thousand-year-old samosa
It is a dish from before the start of the millennium that has travelled the world
Updated on Aug 02, 2020 08:00 AM IST
Hindustan Times | Vir Sanghvi
Focussed on digitising MSMEs in India, on-boarding more sellers: Amazon
Amazon and other e-commerce players have been aggressively investing in expanding infrastructure and adding solutions to enhance consumer and seller experience.
Published on Jul 31, 2020 02:18 PM IST
New Delhi | Press Trust of India| Posted by Susmita Pakrasi
US carrier Nimitz conducts exercise with Indian Navy en route to Middle East
The Eastern Fleet of the Indian Navy is currently carrying out drills near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Updated on Jul 20, 2020 06:25 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | HT Correspondent
Expats leaving Dubai is bad news for the economy
It’s a choice facing millions of foreigners across the Gulf as the fallout from the pandemic and a plunge in energy prices forces economic adjustments.
Published on Jun 11, 2020 12:11 PM IST
Dubai | Bloomberg | Posted by Prashasti Singh
‘Covid-19 found its way to India via frequently travelled countries in Europe, Middle East’: Study
“There is a close connection between the source of the virus and the countries that are most travelled by Indians,” the study stated.
Updated on Jun 09, 2020 04:35 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sparshita Saxena
Issa Sammak is a digital marketing maverick creating a buzz
Having started from scratch to spread his business in the Middle East, Issa has done it all.
Updated on Jun 05, 2020 04:19 PM IST
GoAir writes to staff about deferred salaries, says airline ‘left with no choice’
The Indian aviation sector has been badly-hit due to the global health crisis which has led to flights being grounded and all international and domestic travel being stalled amid a nationwide lockdown, which has been extended twice.
Updated on May 04, 2020 05:53 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | hindustantimes.com | Edited by Sohini Sarkar
Can COVID-19 be transmitted through breast milk?
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV).
Updated on May 02, 2020 05:45 PM IST
Hindustan Times | Dr Prathima Reddy
Jaishankar dials counterparts in Middle East, assures supply of food, essentials
Negative social media posts from fake handles that went viral in some West Asian countries also figured in these conversations and Jaishankar and his counterparts agreed these efforts were aimed at impacting the special relations between India and countries in the Middle East, people familiar with developments said on Friday.
Updated on Apr 24, 2020 10:54 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Rezaul H Laskar
Dinner on a doorstep: Reaching the Middle East’s vulnerable in lockdown Ramadan
It’s a time of year when homeless and isolated people in the Middle East can count on hot meals and friendly conversations with strangers.
Updated on Apr 23, 2020 01:12 PM IST
Amman | Reuters
Covid-19: MEA reaches out to Indians abroad, Cong says help students
The ministry gets hundreds of phone calls, emails and messages on social media platforms from people seeking help in flying back as well as for aid in visa renewals.
Updated on Apr 12, 2020 09:36 PM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Smriti Kak Ramachandran and Aurangzeb Naqshbandi
Covid-19: Across West Asia, life in lockdown is a study in contrast
Iran was Middle East’s focal point in the first days of the coronavirus epidemic, where the hotspot was the country’s holiest city of Qom.
Updated on Apr 06, 2020 08:19 AM IST
Hindustan Times, New Delhi | Sanya Mathur
Despite lockdown, king of fruits makes its first consignment to the Middle East
With the peak season currently ongoing, the coronavirus lockdown has restricted transport of mangoes, hence, affecting its sale and export. However, farmers are now being provided help to restore the supply chain.
Updated on Apr 06, 2020 01:51 PM IST
Hindustan Times, Pune | Dheeraj Bengrut
Corona highly mutational, outlives vaccine: Experts
At a conference in Chandigarh Press Club, experts said therapy targeting host human protein instead of viral protein may help combat the virus
Updated on Mar 09, 2020 12:32 AM IST
Hindustan Times, Chandigarh | Amanjeet Singh Salyal, Chandigarh
South Korea, the biggest coronavirus hotspot outside China
Chinese authorities insist they are making progress in containing the virus, citing slowing infection rates thanks to unprecedented travel lockdowns and quarantines in or near the outbreak’s epicentre.
Published on Feb 24, 2020 01:12 PM IST
Seoul | Agence France-Presse
WHO says window of opportunity to stem coronavirus ‘narrowing’ as cases soar
The warning came as Italy moved to close public spaces in ten towns, in a move with echoes of China’s lockdown of entire cities in the province at the centre of the outbreak.
Updated on Feb 22, 2020 05:51 PM IST
Geneva | Agence France-Presse
Coronavirus kills two Iranians, first Mideast deaths
According to YJC news agency, a branch of state television, the pair who died were Iranian citizens and residents of the holy city of Qom.
Updated on Feb 20, 2020 12:20 AM IST
Tehran | Agence France-Presse
