‘Played its hand badly’: Ex-diplomat slams Pakistan’s foreign policy amid border clashes with Afghanistan; terms it a ‘failure’ | India News – The Times of India

‘Played its hand badly’: Ex-diplomat slams Pakistan’s foreign policy amid border clashes with Afghanistan; terms it a ‘failure’ | India News – The Times of India

Representative image (Picture credit: ANI) NEW DELHI: Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian on Sunday described Pakistan’s foreign policy as a “failure” following its recent confrontation with Afghanistan, where Islamabad has been accused of carrying out strikes on Afghan territory. Speaking to news agency ANI, Fabian said Pakistan had acted as an aggressor and “played its…

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Saudi’s Riyadh Air to launch its first London flights on October 26, but tickets won’t be open to the public | World News – The Times of India

Saudi’s Riyadh Air to launch its first London flights on October 26, but tickets won’t be open to the public | World News – The Times of India

Saudi’s Riyadh Air will launch its first London flights on October 26 using a leased Boeing 787-9 for staff only/ Image: Riyadh Air Saudi Arabia’s newest national airline, Riyadh Air, is preparing for a strategic soft launch of its first international route — daily flights between Riyadh and London Heathrow — beginning October 26, 2025….

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Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia introduces seasonal licensing system for pilgrim accommodations | World News – The Times of India

Hajj 2026: Saudi Arabia introduces seasonal licensing system for pilgrim accommodations | World News – The Times of India

Saudi Arabia’s new Hajj 2026 licensing system requires pilgrim accommodations to register via Nusuk Masar platform/Representative Image To streamline the accommodation process for Hajj 2026, Saudi Arabia has rolled out a seasonal licensing system for pilgrim housing in Makkah and Madinah. The initiative, developed through inter-ministerial collaboration, focuses on enhancing service standards, ensuring compliance, and…

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Government says it expects Riyadh to respect mutual sensitivities | India News – The Times of India

Government says it expects Riyadh to respect mutual sensitivities | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Indian government on Friday said it expects Riyadh to be mindful of mutual interests and sensitivities in keeping with the “wide-ranging strategic partnership, which has deepened considerably in the last few years”.The statement by MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal followed media queries on the issue. Saudi Arabia and Pakistan this week formalised their…

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‘Another setback’: Congress attacks PM Modi over Pak-Saudi defence pact; flags national security concerns | India News – The Times of India

‘Another setback’: Congress attacks PM Modi over Pak-Saudi defence pact; flags national security concerns | India News – The Times of India

NEW DELHI: The Congress on Monday criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi over the Pakistan-Saudi Arabia defence pact, calling it a matter of grave concern for India’s security and another failure of what it described as “personality-driven diplomacy.”Congress leader Jairam Ramesh, in a post on X, said, “One month after abruptly halting Operation Sindoor, President Trump…

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