After killing, Saudi Arabia’s formidable PR machine shows cracks

When the United States was attacked on September 11, 2001 by 19 hijackers — 15 of them from Saudi Arabia — the kingdom switched into lobbying overdrive, determined to preserve a critical relationship. After devoting well over $100 million to influencing Washington, the oil-rich state is facing a […]

China opens mega-bridge linking Hong Kong to mainland

ZHUHAI, China — China opened the world’s longest sea-crossing bridge linking Hong Kong to the mainland on Tuesday in a feat of engineering carrying immense economic and political significance. Chinese President Xi Jinping was in the city of Zhuhai to cut the ribbon on the 55-kilometer (34-mile)-long bridge […]

AP Explains: The growing migrant caravan on way to US border

TAPACHULA, Mexico — The caravan of Central American migrants moving through Mexico toward the U.S. border has bloomed to more than 7,000 people. Here’s why the caravan is bigger than previous ones and drawing so much attention. WHAT IS THE CARAVAN? The caravan is largely made up of […]

Turkey says Khashoggi murder in Saudi consulate ‘savagely planned’

Turkey on Monday said that the murder of Jamal Khashoggi inside the Saudi consulate in Istanbul was “savagely planned”, vowing nothing would remain secret in a case that has severely tarnished the image of powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Upping the pressure on Riyadh, President Recep Tayyip […]

Petrol pumps in Delhi on strike demanding VAT cut

New Delhi, Oct 22: Petrol pumps across the national capital were shut on Monday in protest against the Delhi government’s refusal to cut sales tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel. But for a dozen company-owned-company-operated petrol pumps in the city, all pumps refused fuel, sending motorists running low on […]

AAP forms frontal outfits ahead of Lok Sabha polls

New Delhi, Oct 22: The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has started forming new frontal organisations ahead of the 2019 Lok Sabha election, party’s Delhi unit convener Gopal Rai said. In the first phase of the exercise, youth wing and senior citizen wing of the party have been formed in […]

DDC reviews Diwali arrangements

open view web desk KATHUA, OCTOBER 22:- District Development Commissioner Kathua, Rohit Khajuria today convened a meeting to review the arrangements for ensuing Diwali festival. DDC directed Tehsildar Kathua, SHO and CEO, MC Kathua to keep a strict vigil on the sale of the fire crackers and ensure […]

Haj 2019: Applications invited in Ramban

open view web desk RAMBAN, OCTOBER 22: District Administration Ramban today invited application for Haj 2019. According to the communication received from Deputy Commissioner, the general public of district Ramban is informed that the Haj forms are available at all Tehsil headquarters of the District. Applicants are asked […]

Khelo India: Exciting competitions in Football, athletics played at Samba

SAMBA, OCTOBER 22: Under the aegis of Khelo-India, Sports for peace and development, exhilarating matches of block Samba, Nud and Sumb were played in Athletics and football at Sports Stadium Samba. In football event under 17 age category Nud FC defeated Shishu Niketan HS School 4-0, in under […]

Governor to inaugurate Kashmir Autumn FAM Tour on Oct 25

open view web desk SRINAGAR, OCTOBER 22: Governor Shri Satya Pal Malik will inaugurate Kashmir Autumn FAM (Familiarization) Tour-2018 at SKICC which will commence from October 25 to 27, in which 100 visitors from across the country will visit tourist places in Srinagar, Pahalgam and Gulmarg. The tour […]

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