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Government and Policy

Saudi Prince in India: ‘Terrorism common concern, stand with India against terrorism’

OpIndia Staff - 20 February, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman addressed a joint conference pledging to work together to curb terrorism and extremism.

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Saudi Crown Prince returns to Riyadh before his visit to India as India objects to direct visit from Pakistan

OpIndia Staff - 19 February, 2019

India has been identified as one of the eight strategic partners with whom Saudi Arabia intends to deepen its partnership

Crime

ED attaches properties of radical Islamist preacher Zakir Naik worth 16.40 crores

OpIndia Staff - 21 January, 2019

Zakir Naik reportedly used the funds to the tune of Rs 17.65 crore to buy properties in projects like Fatima Heights and Aafiyah Heights in Mumbai, ENGRACIA in Pune and also a venture at Bhandup, Mumbai.

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Saudi Arabia Prince gifts gold-plated Kalashnikov rifle to ‘Taliban Khan’

OpIndia Staff - 17 January, 2019

Ironically, Kalashnikovs are the weapon of choice for Islamic terrorists. In 2015, more attacks were carried out with Kalashnikov-type assault rifles than any other device in Europe.

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UAE and Saudi Arabia to invest in agricultural sector in India: Union Minister Suresh Prabhu

OpIndia Staff - 15 January, 2019

Suresh Prabhu also said that the government is looking to establish free trade agreements with countries from Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.

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