1st Test: Can’t call Bangladesh underdog team anymore, says Ashwin
Chennai, Sep 19 (IANS) With Bangladesh coming into the two-match Test series against India on the back of securing a remarkable 2-0 series win over Pakistan in Rawalpindi, senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin said no one can call the visitors’ an underdog team anymore. “Not sure how much of that has occupied our dressing room. But […]
BJP using Assam Accord as a poll gimmick: Bhupen Borah
Guwahati, September 19 (IANS) Assam Congress President Bhupen Borah has alleged that the BJP government is not in the mood to implement Clause 6 of Assam Accord and accused Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma of using it for benefits in 2026 Assembly polls. Borah told IANS: “The Assam government is not at all serious with […]
Sensex, Nifty at all-time high as US Fed announces rate cut
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) India frontline indices opened at an all-time high on Thursday after the US Federal Reserve cut rates by a wider 50 basis points and kicked off an easing cycle that is likely to see rates fall further. At 9.39 a.m., Sensex was up 687 points or 0.83 per cent at 83,635 […]
US Fed rate cut to boost investment and business sentiment, all eyes on India
Mumbai, Sep 19 (IANS) The softening of US Fed rate by 0.5 percentage point (50 bps) is a welcome step, given the strengthening US economy with stable inflation, industry analysts said on Thursday, as the focus turns to India which is the fastest-growing economy in the world. After the rate cut decision, the US dollar […]
Champions League: Man City, Inter play out stalemate, PSG beat Girona
New Delhi, Sep 19 (IANS) Manchester City were held to a goalless draw with Inter Milan in their opening game of the Champions League campaign at Etihad Stadium. In a replay of the 2023 Champions League final and only the second ever competitive meeting between the two clubs, there was nothing to separate the sides […]
Saudi minister visits Kuwait to pass on Saudi leaders’ condolences after royal’s death
KUWAIT, 19 September: Saudi Arabia’s interior minister, Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud visited Kuwait on Wednesday to convey to the country’s emir, Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, the condolences of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following the death last week of Sheikh Bader Nasser Al-Hamoud Al-Jaber Al-Sabah. Prince Abdulaziz also offered the Saudi leaders’ […]
Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen rehabilitates 650 homes in Aden
RIYADH, 19 September: The Saudi Development and Reconstruction Program for Yemen’s “Decent Housing” project has benefited nearly 900 families by rehabilitating 650 housing units in Aden’s Al-Mualla and Khor Maksar districts. A tripartite partnership between SDRPY, Alwaleed Philanthropies and the UN Human Settlements Program (UN-Habitat), the project has also contributed to building the capacity of […]
Environment Fund partners with ROSHN to drive sustainable building innovation
RIYADH, 19 September: Saudi Arabia’s Environment Fund on Wednesday signed an agreement with the Public Investment Fund-owned developer ROSHN to stimulate investment and boost research into sustainable building practices. The agreement focuses on exploring sustainability in building designs, improving building standards, and introducing incentives to encourage environmental development practices. The memorandum of understanding also aims […]
KSrelief delivers 25 ambulances to Ukrainian Health Ministry
RIYADH, 19 September: Saudi aid agency, KSrelief, has supplied 25 ambulances to the Ukrainian Ministry of Health. The delivery is part of a larger commitment of 125 vehicles aimed at supporting the country’s healthcare system. They will be handed over in Poland ready to travel over the border. The ambulances were officially delivered to the […]
Who’s Who: Dr. Adel Ezzat, CEO of Elaf Group
RIYADH, 19 September:Dr. Adel Ezzat is the CEO of Elaf Group. Since taking up the role, he has guided the organization’s operations and strategic initiatives. His extensive experience has been instrumental in contributing to Saudi Vision 2030’s goals for economic diversification, expanding the hospitality sector, and growth in travel and tourism. Under his leadership, Elaf […]
