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Topic: Bahrain

Plot twists, penalties & papaya dominance, F1’s 2025 season is pure chaos in motion

From surprise wins & viral crashes to LEGO trophies & Verstappen transfer drama, F1 this year feels more like Drive to Survive: Live Edition—and the season’s only halfway done.

Indians charged by CBI for 2008 & 2011 murders in UAE & Bahrain—the cases & law barring extradition

These are among unique cases investigated by CBI, based on recommendations from govt, and material evidence shared by MEA as provided by foreign authorities.

Qatar, Kuwait & Bahrain shut airspace temporarily as Iran retaliates to US strikes

Iran attacked the Al Udeid US military base in Doha furthering the escalating regional crisis.

Bahrain & Kuwait, home to US bases, brace for possible spread of Iran conflict

Bahrain headquarters the US Navy's 5th Fleet & several US bases are located in Kuwait. Tehran warned that a strike by US could lead to targeted attacks on American assets in the region.

Spanish Formula One driver Carlos Sainz diagnosed with appendicitis

Sainz was the third driver to finish in the Bahrain GP and took 15 points. He has been with Ferrari since 2021 and was announced as the team’s reserve driver for 2025.

Bahrain freezes ties with Israel, calls for Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital

Bahrain, an Abraham Accords signatory, recalled its ambassador from Israel & said Tel Aviv’s ambassador had left the country. This comes as countries were trying to normalise ties.

Pope Francis’ Bahrain visit may get caught in human rights conflict between Shias & Sunnis

It is only the 2nd visit by a pope to the Arabian Peninsula, following his 2019 visit to UAE. Bahrain is about 70% Muslim. However, it allows Catholics to practice their faith publicly.

Bahrain prince lands in Nepal to scale Mt Manaslu, world’s eighth highest peak, during Covid

The prince of Bahrain will reportedly be donating food supplies to sherpas and their families who lost their livelihood due to the pandemic and lockdown.

The strategic importance of Israel-Bahrain pact, and Serbia, Kosovo enter Jerusalem

In episode 566 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains why Israel's deal with Bahrain is historic in nature and how it has ramifications in countries like Serbia and Kosovo.

Trump announces peace deal between Bahrain and Israel — second Middle East pact in a month

Calling it a 'truly historic day', Trump said as more countries normalise relations with Israel, the region will become 'more and more stable, secure, and prosperous'.

On Camera

Dharali floods a wake-up call for IMD, NDMA to buck up—the Himalayan region is vulnerable

If extremely heavy rainfall can cause such damage without a rare event like a cloudburst, it should leave the system working toward India’s disaster preparedness thinking.

Go Swadeshi—RSS affiliate SJM calls for boycott of US firms Amazon, Walmart after Trump’s tariff hike

New Delhi: The day after the US imposed a 50 percent trade tariff on India, RSS affiliate Swadeshi Jagran Manch (SJM) has made an...

Shadow war over India’s defence procurement on social media raises concerns of dodgy & undue influence

One such website has drawn particular scrutiny for spreading fake stories that have upset not only the Indian but also foreign defence firms by falsely attributing misinformation.

Modi’s ready to risk it all for farmers. Farm reform can answer Trump with new Green Revolution

Standing up to America is usually not a personal risk for a leader in India. Any suggestions of foreign pressure unites India behind who they see as leading them in that fight.