Goldie Behl to do Indian adaptation of international game show ‘Buy It Now’

Mumbai, Oct 23 (IANS) Producer Goldie Behl is set to make the Indian adaptation of the retail reality show ‘Buy It Now’. The show is known for its innovative format and engaging content. This fast-paced format will not only provide Indian inventors with a platform to pitch their creations, but it will also spotlight local […]
2nd Test: KL Rahul would be knowing he has to score big runs, says Gambhir

Pune, Oct 23 (IANS) Ahead of India’s second Test against New Zealand, head coach Gautam Gambhir has backed KL Rahul to come good, saying he was sure the right-handed batter is aware of making big runs. He also added that the team management’s views shape the playing eleven, not the overwhelming social media criticism. In […]
Bihar’s Moin-ul-Haq Stadium to host three Ranji Trophy matches from Oct 26

Patna, Oct 23 (IANS) Moin-ul-Haq Stadium in Patna will host three Ranji Trophy matches in October, November, and January 2025, respectively. Bihar is currently in Elite Group C and will play its third and fourth matches at the venue this year before locking horns in their third home game in January 2025. The first home […]
Fraser-McGurk needs fine-tuning to make runs in longer format, opines Mark Taylor

New Delhi, Oct 23 (IANS) Former Australia skipper Mark Taylor said young batter Jake Fraser-McGurk needs a bit more of fine-tuning in order to make runs in the longer format and be considered for Test selection in future. Fraser-McGurk, seen by many as a successor of David Warner in the opening role, hasn’t played in […]
Saudi crown prince, Iraqi prime minister discuss regional crises during phone call

RIYADH, 23 October: Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman spoke on the phone with Iraq’s Prime Minister Mohammed Al-Sudani on Tuesday, Saudi Press Agency reported. During the call, they reviewed relations between the two countries and ways to enhance and develop them in various fields. They also discussed the latest developments in the region and the […]
Saudi FM receives top Ukraine official

RIYADH, 23 October: Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan met with Andriy Yermak, the head of the office of the Ukraine President. The pair discussed issues of bilateral relations between their nations and developments in the Russia-Ukraine crisis, the Saudi foreign ministry said.
Saudi deputy minister receives Dutch officials in Riyadh

RIYADH, 23 October:Saudi Deputy Minister for International Multilateral Affairs Abdulrahman Al-Rassi received Dutch Ambassador for Human Rights Wim Geerts and the Netherlands’ Ambassador to the Kingdom Hans Peter van der Woude in Riyadh on Tuesday. On the same day, Al-Rassi also met with the Italian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Carlo Balducci, the Foreign Ministry wrote […]
Saudi health minister launches medical software licensing scheme

RIYADH, 23 October: Saudi Minister of Health Fahd bin Abdurrahman Al-Jalajel launched a licensing initiative for medical software developers on Tuesday. It is a major step in advancing digital health in the Kingdom. The initiative, unveiled during the Global Health Exhibition in Riyadh which began this week, aims to streamline the use of software in […]
Madinah received more than 14.1 million visitors during 2023, statistics show

RIYADH, 23 October: The holy city of Madinah received more than 14.1 million visitors during 2023, an increase of 124 percent compared to 2014, official statistics have revealed. Al-Madinah Region Development Authority said visitors spent more than SR49 billion ($13 billion) during 2023 and that the average stay increased to ten days, highlighting the city’s […]
Saudi Arabia to host donors’ conference to support displaced and refugees in the Sahel, Lake Chad Basin

RIYADH, 23 October: Saudi Arabia will host a donors’ conference to support displaced people and refugees in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin at the headquarters of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation in Jeddah on Saturday. The conference is being held in coordination with King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center, the United Nations Office […]