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The situation in Jammu and Kashmir and trade are high on the agenda as Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets US President Donald Trump today on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit in France. Mr. Trump has spoken about “mediating” on Jammu and Kashmir and has described the issue as “explosive”. While Washington sees the issue of Article 370 as India’s internal issue, the restrictions, arrests of hundreds of politicians and alleged human rights violations in Jammu and Kashmir will come up when PM Modi and Mr. Trump meet. “The President will likely want to hear from Prime Minister Modi…

Riffa Sports Club has produced yet another flawless victory in the closing stages of the preliminary round to progress in the Mohammed VI Cup with a 1-0 score against Al-Zawra’a of Iraq, in the last match of Group A. The only goal of the game was scored by Mahdi Abduljabbar. With the third victory in as many games, the reigning Bahrain Premier League Champions progress to the Round of 32 of the Mohammed VI Cup. The campaign so far has been perfect, with eight goals scored and none conceded in three matches. It is the first tournament for Riffa SC…

His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, Representative of His Majesty the King for Charity Works and Youth Affairs and President of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, affirmed that the Royal Directives of His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa will surely enable Bahraini sports to compete in international arenas and steadily progress to higher levels among nations, asserting that HM the King is concerned about the Bahraini sports movement and constantly instructs to solve all the issues and challenges facing this important sector in a way that preserves rights and achieves justice among all. This…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday held wide-ranging talks with SenegalPresident Macky Sall here and the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen bilateral ties in various sectors, including cooperation in combating terrorism. Modi met Sall on the sidelines of the G-7 Summit in this southwestern French city and stressed upon “strengthening ties with an important African Partner.” “PM @narendramodi met with President Macky Sall of #Senegal on margins of the #G7Biarritz Summit,” Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Raveesh Kumar tweeted.  The two leaders “discussed bilateral ties, including development partnership and cooperation in counter-terrorism and international fora,” he said in the tweet. India and Senegal enjoy warm and friendly…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today launched the US $4.2 million redevelopment project of the 200-year-old Lord Sri Krishna temple in Manama, the capital city of Bahrain. He offered prayers at the Shreenathji Temple in Manama, the oldest temple in the region, and also the ‘prasad” that he bought with the RuPay card after launching it in the UAE on August 24. UAE is also the first middle eastern country to have the RuPay Card, the Indian equivalent of Mastercard or Visa. Prime Minister then unveiled the plaque, thus officially launching the redevelopment project of the iconic temple. “Thank you, Bahrain for…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s two-day visit to Bahrain concluded with highlighting aspects of joint cooperation in the investment, economic, commercial, health, scientific and technological sectors between Bahrain and India. Indian Prime Minister reached Bahrain on Saturday in the last leg of a three-nation state visit trip. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the kingdom. The two sides reviewed deep-rooted historic relations of friendship binding the Kingdom of Bahrain and the Republic of India. HM the King and the Indian Prime Minister discussed efforts to expand joint cooperation in vital sectors, benefit from expertise and investment opportunities and potential…

Indian Prime Minister reached Bahrain on Saturday in the last leg of a three-nation state visit trip. He is the first Indian Prime Minister to visit the kingdom. Modi was received by Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of Bahrain. Narendra Modi tweeted about the meeting with the prime minister saying, “Honoured to have met HH Prince Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa, Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Our talks were comprehensive and included a wide range of subjects concerning India-Bahrain relations.” Modi on Saturday appealed to the Indian community in Bahrain to motivate the Bahraini people…

The Dubai-based Emirates was picked as the most family-friendly carrier by British parenting site Play Like Mum has ranked 20 carriers from around the world, for the second year in a row. British parenting site Play Like Mum has ranked 20 airlines based on whether they offer to preboard for families, meals, and entertainment for kids and let you check your stroller and other kid-hauling gear for free. It highlighted Emirates for offering family check-in areas and complimentary strollers at certain airports, while it offers parents traveling with babies infant kits with extra supplies like diapers, wipes, and bibs. Little kids also get stuffed animals, while…

 Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday launched the RuPay Card, which, according to Indian officials, will charge one-tenth the transaction fees levied by debit and credit card giants in the UAE. RuPay card, an Indian indigenous equivalent of MasterCard or Visa, was symbolically launched by Modi who swiped his card for buying Indian sweets at a shop temporarily set up at Emirates Palace Hotel in Abu Dhabi. The UAE is the first country in the Middle East to launch the RuPay card. Three prominent banks — Emirates NBD, First Abu Dhabi Bank and Bank of Baroda — will soon…

Saudi women, who have media licenses, can now run their activities in public places, not necessarily in designated women-only spaces, following the changes in the regulations carried out by the concerned authorities recently, Okaz has learned. The Ministry of Media and the General Authority for Audiovisual Media has coordinated with the Ministry of Interior to find a mechanism to ensure the public interest while governing the work of women, based on the recommendations of the higher authorities. The Ministry of Media has laid down conditions for granting media licenses which are as follows: • The minimum age requirement for the…