It's A Baby Boy For Kapil Sharma And Ginni Chatrath

"Baby and mother both are fine, thank you so much for all the love," tweeted Kapil Sharma from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pBNQ...

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Myanmar Military Must Release Elected Leaders "Immediately": Australia

Australia on Monday demanded Myanmar's army immediately release de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other elected leaders, warning the military was "once again seeking to seize control" of the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3oABA...

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US Warns Of Response After Myanmar's Military Detains Officials

The United States on Sunday urged Myanmar's military to release detained officials, including de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, and warned of a response from Washington over the apparent coup. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39Bzt...

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Myanmar Military Declares 1-Year Emergency, Suu Kyi Detained: Reports

Myanmar's military declared a one-year state of emergency on Monday and appointed a general as acting president, after arresting civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior officials. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3oHOO...

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Nirmala Sitharaman's Vaccine Today For Economy Hurt By Pandemic

India will present its budget today after a difficult year for the economy due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which shut down businesses for months, leading to lost earnings, curtailed consumer spending... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3oCsA...

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India Hands Over Mobile Harbour Cranes To Chabahar Port Authorities

India on Sunday formally handed over two 140-tonne mobile harbour cranes to the authorities of the Chabahar port in Iran and both sides reviewed their overall cooperation in developing the transit... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3j2Wh...

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Day Of Tough Choices For Budget Like "Never Before": 10 Points

Will it be a budget like "never before" or just another in a series of "mini budgets" presented over the last year to resuscitate a sputtering economy, that's the trillion-dollar question waiting to... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2NTJ8...

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Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi Detained, Sparks Fears Of Military Coup

Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi and other senior figures from the ruling party have been detained in an early morning raid, the spokesman for the governing National League for Democracy said on... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YyKw...

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Britain's Prince William Attacks "Despicable" Racist Abuse Of Footballers

Britain's Prince William has branded racist abuse directed at footballers "despicable" and said it "must stop now" after Manchester United's Marcus Rashford became the latest player to be targeted. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j4cG...

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"Waste Turned Into Wealth": PM's Praise For Hyderabad Vegetable Market

Addressing the 73rd episode of his monthly radio programme, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday appreciated a local vegetable market -- Bowenpally Sabzi Mandi -- of Hyderabad which is generating... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2MJsK...

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Live Updates: India Vaccinating Its Citizens Faster Than Others, Says PM

India is vaccinating citizens faster than anywhere in the world amid the global Covid-19 pandemic, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Sunday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r9Ns...

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Day Of Tough Choices For Budget Like "Never Before": 10 Points

Will it be a budget like "never before" or just another in a series of "mini budgets" presented over the last year to resuscitate a sputtering economy, that's the trillion-dollar question waiting to... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2NTJ8...

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Indomie — the favorite snack of an entire generation of Saudis

Mon, 2021-02-01 01:13 RIYADH: Ask any Saudi about their favorite brand of instant noodles, and the answer will more likely than not end up being “Indomie.” Launched in Indonesia in 1972, the quick and tasty noodles made their way to the Kingdom in 1986. Popularized by Indonesian domestic workers hankering for a taste of home, their affordability and unique flavor quickly gave the noodles an almost cult-like status among Saudis and expats alike. Indomie’s...

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Saudi Arabia’s Farasan Islands, the place to beat the winter blues

Author:  Mon, 2021-02-01 01:08 JEDDAH: With most of Saudi Arabia’s residents reeling from the cold, the Kingdom’s southwestern islands are basking in the warm sun, enticing many to head south. The small archipelago, made up of 84 coral islands, are approximately 40 km off the coast of Jazan in the Red Sea and is considered one of the Kingdom’s most pristine areas. It was chosen as one of the Saudi Tourism Authority’s (STA) 17 Saudi...

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Saudi Arabia’s Mount Tuwaiq lights up with Arabic calligraphy

Author:  Mon, 2021-02-01 01:03 RIYADH: The Ministry of Culture has implemented a digital visual display on the sides of the summit of Mount Tuwaiq, west of Riyadh, bearing the logo of the “Year of Arabic Calligraphy” initiative. This is to enhance the initiative’s profile, through which the Ministry of Culture has worked to transform Arabic calligraphy from a cultural vessel into an icon representing an important element in the cultural...

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Saudi Arabia launches joint defense exercises

Author:  Mon, 2021-02-01 00:57 DHAHRAN: The Spears of Victory military drills, known as Rumah Al-Nasr, were launched on Sunday at the Air Warfare Center at King Abdul Aziz Air Base in the Eastern Province. It is the first exercise to be held in the Air Warfare Center since its inauguration by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in 2019. The exercise will raise the level of combat readiness in all air, technical and support crews by...

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11,000 vehicles seized over Jeddah traffic violations

Author:  Mon, 2021-02-01 00:51 JEDDAH: Violations included random parking in residential neighborhoods, tankers pumping water, and waste disposal in unauthorized locations, according to the undersecretary for sub-municipalities, Mohammed Al-Mutairi. He said that the Department of Monitoring Transport Vehicles of the Sub-Municipalities, in coordination with relevant authorities, carried out field trips to implement regulations and...

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Najran governor launches $16 million health projects

Author:  Mon, 2021-02-01 00:41 NAJRAN: Najran Gov. Prince Jalawi bin Abdul Aziz bin Musaed has inaugurated the region’s 100-day health projects in the presence of the minister of health, Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, at the Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah Conference and Events Center. Al-Rabiah said that the projects, costing more than SR60 million ($16 million), included the establishment and development of primary healthcare centers and the...

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MoU signed to launch AI center for energy in Saudi Arabia

Mon, 2021-02-01 00:38 RIYADH: A new AI center for energy has been inaugurated with the signing of an MoU between the Saudi Ministry of Energy and the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA). This will boost the Kingdom’s efforts in improving its ranks in leading international data and AI indicators. The MoU signed by Saudi Minister of Energy Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman and the head of the SDAIA, Dr. Abdullah bin Sharaf Al-Ghamdi,...

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KSrelief chief, French envoy discuss humanitarian ties

Mon, 2021-02-01 00:33 RIYADH: Dr. Abdullah Al-Rabeeah, general supervisor of the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief), met the French ambassador to the Kingdom, Ludovic Pouille, in Riyadh on Sunday. The pair discussed cooperation between KSrelief and France to provide humanitarian and relief aid to impoverished countries, especially in Africa, in addition to ways to combat the coronavirus pandemic. They also discussed...

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Dr. Nouf Abdul Aziz Al-Anazi, director of King Fahd Cardiac Center

Author:  Mon, 2021-02-01 00:09 Dr. Nouf Abdul Aziz Al-Anazi was recently appointed as director of the King Fahd Cardiac Center (KFCC) at the King Saud University Medical City (KSUMC) of the King Saud University (KSU). Al-Anazi, who is considered to be one of the distinguished national cardiologists and the first Saudi female doctor to head a heart disease center, has held several high-profile positions, including head of the...

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Failed To Retain Glory Of Visva Bharati, Says Vice Chancellor

Visva-Bharati Vice Chancellor Bidyut Chakraborty, in the eye of the storm over a host of issues -- including his allegation that a section of teachers and non-teaching staff was responsible for the... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/36tNO...

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Germany Threatens Legal Action Over Vaccine Delays

Germany's government on Sunday threatened legal action against laboratories failing to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the European Union on schedule, amid tension over delays to deliveries from... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3tb2q...

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Katrina Kaif Redefines "Chill Saturday Nights" In Her New Video

The Internet seems to like Katrina Kaif's version of the "new chill Saturday night" from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3tdnV...

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Water Baby Sunny Leone Shares Another Pic From Her Kerala Diaries

"From Kerala with love," wrote Sunny Leone from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3tbeK...

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BJP Worker Shot Dead In Tripura, 3 Arrested: Police

A 37-year-old BJP worker was shot dead by miscreants at his residence in Tripura's Dhalai district on Saturday, police said. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2MD7p...

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How MacKenzie Scott Shook Up Philanthropic World By Donating Billions

Food banks, immigrant rights groups, and struggling colleges across the US discovered a surprise benefactor last year as billions of dollars flowed into organizations hurting during the pandemic from... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3pvh5...

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2021 Indian FTR Range Gets Updated With New Features, Smaller Tyres

The 2021 Indian FTR Range now gets smaller 17-inch alloy wheels along with updated ergonomics. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3j3uQ...

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BJP Worker Shot Dead In Tripura, 3 Arrested: Police

A 37-year-old BJP worker was shot dead by miscreants at his residence in Tripura's Dhalai district on Saturday, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2MD7p...

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Opinion: Economic Survey Proves Farmers' Concerns Are Right

The Economic Survey, which reads like a political defence of the Modi Government, has little hope to offer the crores of workers and marginal farmers reeling under the impact of the pandemic.... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YsY5...

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Kremlin Critic's Allies Plan Fresh Protests Despite Crackdown

Allies of jailed Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny prepared for a fresh round of anti-government demonstrations on Sunday despite authorities ramping up pressure on the opposition with arrests and... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ozbD...

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Germany Threatens Legal Action Over Vaccine Delays

Germany's government on Sunday threatened legal action against laboratories failing to deliver coronavirus vaccines to the European Union on schedule, amid tension over delays to deliveries from... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3tb2q...

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Britain Opens Visa Scheme For Millions From Hong Kong

A new visa scheme offering millions of Hong Kongers a pathway to British citizenship will go live later on Sunday as the city's former colonial master opens its doors to those wanting to escape... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2YxUx...

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PM Modi To Address 2021's First 'Mann Ki Baat' Today

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address this year's first Mann Ki Baat at 11 am on Sunday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r6vu...

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Maharashtra Railway Cops Save Life Of Man Trying To Board Moving Train

Two Railway Protection Force jawans saved the life of a 76-year-old man who slipped while trying to board a train at Kalyan station, an official said on Saturday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cogR...

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Hundreds Of Birds Culled In Kathmandu To Stop Spread Of Bird Flu

Hundreds of birds are culled in Nepali capital Kathmandu on Saturday as fresh cases of Bird-Flu (H5N8) were confirmed after several samples underwent tests in recent days. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2Ywaf...

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Live Updates: Serum Institute Hopes To Launch Covovax Vaccine By June

Serum Institute of India, the world's biggest vaccine maker, is hopeful of launching Covovax - developed in partnership with American vaccine developer Novavax - by June, its CEO Adar Poonawalla said... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cs1J...

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President Ram Nath Kovind Launches Pulse Polio Programme For 2021

On the eve of the Polio National Immunization Day, President Ram Nath Kovind on Saturday launched the first round of the Pulse Polio Programme for 2021 by administering polio drops to children less... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cpW4...

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Saudi General Authority for Statistics launches survey to monitor tourism growth

Sun, 2021-01-31 00:31 RIYADH: Saudi Arabia’s General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) has launched the Tourism Establishments Survey, a comprehensive annual economic survey that covers the Kingdom’s tourism sector. The survey aims to provide data and calculate tourism’s contribution to Saudi gross domestic product. It will also gather data to help determine indicators behind the growth rate of each tourism activity, and the information of...

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Saudi, German doctors find new way to measure biomarkers

Sun, 2021-01-31 00:23 RIYADH: Researchers in the field of laser physics in the Attosecond Sciences Laboratory of the College of Science at King Saud University (KSU) are working on the research project Lasers4Life (L4L) to find a new way to measure biomarkers using innovative femtosecond laser technologies. The joint research was conducted in cooperation with the Ludwig Maximilian University and Max-Planck-Institute for Quantum Optics in Germany....

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Saudi Arabia sees ‘concerning’ rise in COVID-19 cases

Author:  Sun, 2021-01-31 00:15 JEDDAH: A concerning rise in daily coronavirus cases in Saudi Arabia has been blamed on failures to follow health protocols at growing numbers of social gatherings. The Kingdom’s daily coronavirus tally has climbed above the 200 mark in recent weeks, with Riyadh leading in case numbers among the regions. A total of 270 new cases were reported on Saturday by the Ministry of Health, raising the overall...

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Saudi Arabia’s Jabal Al-Lawz blanketed in snow

Author:  Sun, 2021-01-31 00:07 JEDDAH: Residents of the Kingdom are enjoying a rare snowy escape this Saudi Winter Season. One of the season’s destinations is Jabal Al-Lawz, Almond Mountain, which takes its name from the large number of almond trees growing on its slopes. Located in the northwest of the Kingdom and rising to more than 2,600 meters above sea level, Jabal Al-Lawz is blanketed in snow every winter and this year, the...

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Lego taps 9-year-old Saudi fan to dream up new creations

Sat, 2021-01-30 23:51 DUBAI: A year after Lego Group opened their first store in Saudi Arabia, the toymaker has decided to expand its presence in the Kingdom by opening up a store in Riyadh on Jan. 30 — and they’ve tapped a 9-year-old super fan to dream up Lego creations for the shop. In a video interview with Arab News Wesam Banabilah’s mother, Mirvat Farrash, said that his love for Lego started at a very young age. “Lego has been in our...

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Saudi cybersecurity experts explain cookies, data and privacy infringement

Author:  Sat, 2021-01-30 23:47 RIYADH: The impact and necessity of the internet is more obvious than ever as it is the main source of communication, entertainment, information and shopping for many people. One of the most important uses of the internet is also one of the most simple — visiting websites. Saudi Arabia has been a target for cybercriminals, and authorities have warned people to be careful when disclosing their personal...

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Saudi Arabia supports promotion of investment in sustainable infrastructure

Author:  Sat, 2021-01-30 22:58 NEW YORK: Abdallah Al-Mouallimi, Saudi Arabia’s ambassador to the UN in New York, said the Kingdom has a long record of supporting public and private sectors partnerships to boost investment in sustainable infrastructure. Al-Mouallimi was speaking at a virtual meeting to discuss the proposal of the president of the UN Economic and Social Council regarding investment in sustainable infrastructure. Al-Mouallimi...

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Fawaz Farooqui, CEO of the Red Sea Cruise Co.

Author:  Sat, 2021-01-30 22:34 Fawaz Farooqui has been chief adviser to the minister at the Ministry of Culture since November 2018, heading up developments and projects related to cultural development and tourism. He was recently appointed CEO of the Red Sea Cruise Co.   He has been managing director of AlUla Development Co. since May 2020, and a part-time board member at Saudia airline and flyadeal since July 2020. He...

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"We Will Bring AstraZeneca Vaccine From India," Says Mexico President

Mexico plans to import about 870,000 doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from India in February, as well as producing it locally, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/39u2A...

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Astrazeneca Vaccine "Quasi-Ineffective" For Over-65s: Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday that AstraZeneca's coronavirus vaccine appeared not to be effective for people over 65 years of age. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2NNKH...

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"We Will Bring AstraZeneca Vaccine From India," Says Mexico President

Mexico plans to import about 870,000 doses of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine from India in February, as well as producing it locally, President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said on Friday. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/39u2A...

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Punjab Chief Minister Cautions About Pakistan Amid Farm Protests

There has been an increase in weapons coming from Pakistan since October when the farmers began their agitation against the three farm laws, Punjab Chief Minister Capt Amarinder Singh has said and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r82U...

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Won't Be Joining "Active Politics": Ahmed Patel's Son Faisal

Faisal Patel, son of late senior Congress leader Ahmed Patel, has announced that he will not join active politics and continue to follow his father's legacy that was to work for the downtrodden and... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3ckt4...

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2 Terrorists Surrender With AK-47 Rifles After Encounter In J&K

Two terrorists surrendered today in Jammu and Kashmir's Pulwama after an encounter broke out in Lelhar area of the district, police said. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3cocr...

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"Truth, Nonviolence": Farmers' Tribute To Mahatma Gandhi With 1-Day Fast

Farmer groups protesting for the past two months against the Centre's new agricultural laws will observe "Sadbhavna Diwas" on Mahatma Gandhi's 73rd death anniversary today with a day-long fast. The... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3r2T4...

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Man Claims He Found Odisha Student Unconscious As Cops Probe Murder

Police on Friday said that they have arrested the boyfriend of the 21-year-old student, whose body was found on a roadside in Odisha's Jajpur district. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YvNg...

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US First Lady To Help Reunite Migrant Families Split By Trump Policies

US first lady Jill Biden will participate in efforts by her husband's administration to reunite families split apart by former president Donald Trump's hardline immigration policies, the White House... from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3ouyL...

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"Best Decision Was To Not Print It": P Chidambaram Slams Economic Survey

Congress leader P Chidambaram on Friday took a swipe at the government, saying the purpose of the Economic Survey is not clear as it aids the self-congratulatory conclusion that the Modi dispensation... from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2YsoL...

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Quick Response Helped India Avoid 37 Lakh Covid Cases, Says K Subramanian

Chief Economic Advisor Dr K Subramanian on Friday said India's COVID-19 response strategy helped the country to prevent 37 lakh cases and 1 lakh deaths, PTI reported. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/2L2C1...

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Quick Response Helped India Avoid 37 Lakh Covid Cases, Says K Subramanian

Chief Economic Advisor Dr K Subramanian on Friday said India's COVID-19 response strategy helped the country to prevent 37 lakh cases and 1 lakh deaths, PTI reported. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/2L2C1...

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PM Thanks Bahrain's Crown Prince For Partnership In Fight Against Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bahrain's crown prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad for their partnership in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - Special https://ift.tt/3adYU...

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PM Thanks Bahrain's Crown Prince For Partnership In Fight Against Covid

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday thanked Bahrain's crown prince and Prime Minister Salman bin Hamad for their partnership in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. from NDTV News - India-news https://ift.tt/3adYU...

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ThePlace: Al-Nawras Island in Saudi Arabia attracts thousands of visitors every year

Sat, 2021-01-30 01:20 Al-Nawras Island Saudi Arabia is home to many majestic beaches and enchanting islands along its Red Sea coast and Al-Nawras Island is considered one of the Kingdom’s gems. Located in the governorate of Yanbu and highlighted among the Saudi Winter Season tourist destinations, the tranquil isle attracts thousands of visitors every year. Most travelers are drawn to the island in search of relaxation and recreation. Visitors...

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Rise in Saudi virus cases prompts minister’s appeal

Author:  Sat, 2021-01-30 01:15 JEDDAH: An uptick in the number of daily coronavirus (COVID-19) cases has Saudi officials calling on the public to remain steadfast in their efforts to combat the deadly disease. Dr. Tawfiq Al-Rabiah, the Saudi minister of health, spoke out on Thursday after 253 new cases were reported in the Kingdom. “We have faced a great challenge together,” Al-Rabiah posted on Twitter. “We have made strides and...

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Saudi Culture Ministry launches project to document stone installations

Author:  Sat, 2021-01-30 01:01 MAKKAH: Saudi Minister of Culture Prince Badr bin Abdullah bin Farhan has announced the launch of a scientific project to document and study stone installations in the Kingdom. Prince Badr, who is also chairman of the board of directors of the Heritage Commission, said that the project was in cooperation with national and international institutions and centers. It is also within the Heritage Commission’s...

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