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Friday, October 3, 2025
TopicSaudi Arabia

Topic: Saudi Arabia

Wooing Saudis after Pulwama was important & Modi did the right thing by hugging MBS

One of Narendra Modi’s key foreign policy prongs has been to improve relations with the Arab world, especially UAE and Saudi Arabia.

The unknowing hand of Saudi Crown Prince, and an ‘excitable’ Indian media

The best cartoons of the day, chosen by the editors at ThePrint.

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman could play statesman

Mohammed bin Salman wants a bigger role on the world stage — to be a statesman in international affairs, rather than a mere salesman of hydrocarbons.

Hold the outrage over Modi hugging MBS, check these facts first

Narendra Modi has been wise not to let Pakistan and Pulwama ruin ties with Saudi Arabia. And he's only pursuing a Manmohan Singh initiative energetically.

Insertion of the ‘P’ word delayed India-Saudi Arabia joint statement

The Indian govt was insistent that the Saudis insert Pakistan’s name in the joint statement ‘at any cost’ after the Pulwama attack, said diplomatic sources.

Not opposed to banning Masood Azhar, those involved in terror must be listed by UN: Saudi

Saudi Arabia's foreign minister said his country follows a zero tolerance policy towards terrorism.

Saudi Crown Prince accepts ‘elder brother’ Modi’s demand for increase in Haj quota

Haj quota will now be increased to 200,000. Govt officials say it shows bonhomie between the two leaders, which will help in the fight against terror.

Saudi prince Mohammed bin Salman extends support to India on countering terrorism

Saudi's Crown Prince Salman who is in India only for about 24 hours is scheduled to next visit China, Malaysia and Indonesia.

In India, Saudi Arabia Crown Prince says will help fight terror but stays silent on Pulwama

After bilateral meeting with PM Narendra Modi, Mohammed bin Salman avoids mention of Pakistan or Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar.

On Camera

Karur tragedy can end Vijay’s political career. It showed his inexperience and immaturity

Vijay dashed to the nearest airport, and left for Chennai in his private aircraft after the stampede broke out. Any astute politician would have done exactly the opposite.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.