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Coal India's 54 mining projects facing delays; environmental, forest clearances cited as major reasons
• 6 years agoFive coal mining projects with a sanctioned capital of Rs 989.43 crore were completed during 2018-19
Saudi Arabia appoints first female ambassdor to US amid growing pressure over Jamal Khashoggi murder; seeks to better ties with West
Fp Staff • 6 years agoUS still remains a major trade partner for Saudi Arabia with the latter drawing eight percent of imports from the former and around 10 percent of its exports going to America, CNN reported. In the light of this strategic trade relation, Reema's appointment would serve a twin purpose and as Saudi Arabia may like it, would possibly improve the strained ties with the western power.
Piyush Goyal's Budget 2019 includes 10-dimension 'Vision for India for 2030'; Digital India, better infra make list
Fp Staff • 6 years agoAs he presented the Interim Budget 2019 of the NDA government, Union minister Piyush Goyal on Friday announced a 10-point 'vision for the next decade'.
Indian firms to explore investment opportunities in $500-bn Saudi infra projects; receive over 400 licences
Ians • 6 years agoThe projects are part of Saudi Kingdom's initiative to expand their economy via major structural changes and developing mega projects, new roads and railroads, airports, sea ports and tourism.
Saudi Arabia to allow women to watch football matches in stadiums for the first time on Friday
• 7 years agoWomen from across the vast Gulf kingdom may be able to take advantage of this new freedom as the 1st match will be held in Riyadh, the 2nd in Jeddah and the 3rd in Dammam.
Saudi Arabia to allow cinemas in 2018: 35-year ban set to end as part of reforms under Prince Salman
• 7 years agoSaudi Arabia said on Monday that public cinemas would be allowed for the first time in over 35 years, and that the first ones were likely to open in March 2018.
Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman a 'bumbling hothead' who is bringing about economic and social reform
Fp Staff • 7 years agoSince his emergence as Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, has set his sights firmly on reforms in the ultraconservative kingdom.
Saudi Arabia to allow women into sports stadiums next year, says authorities
• 7 years agoLast month authorities allowed hundreds of women to throng a sports stadium in Riyadh
Saudi Arabia's next king Mohammad bin Salman is a young, ambitious risk taker
• 8 years agoHe is known as MBS and his rise through Saudi Arabia's corridors of power has been shockingly swift.
President Mukherjee extends assistance to Namibia
• 9 years agoPresident Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said India will provide "any assistance" that Namibia may require in improving its socio-economic objectives.