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Cleric Hijris comment sparked a storm on social media, with womens rights activists calling for his suspension, but he also had pockets of support from conservative followers. (Photo: AFP)

Saudi minister says lifting ban on women drivers will reduce car...

Saudi announced on Tuesday was seen by rights activists as an emblem of their suppression in the kingdom where Islam...

28 Sept 2017 7:37 PM IST

The policy change, announced by the Saudi government on Thursday, also marks a major step away from the strict guardianship system that has ruled the country for decades. (Photo: Representational | AFP)

Saudi women now can open their own business without male permission

Saudi Arabia is pushing to expand country's private sector, including expansion of female employment under a reform plan...

19 Feb 2018 9:24 AM IST

The separation period under the Hindu Marriage Act, Parsi Marriage and Divorce Act and the Special Marriage Act is one year.

Under new law, Saudi women to be notified of divorce via text message

The new law is seen as way to end secret divorces and ensure women are aware of marital status so they can protect...

7 Jan 2019 8:35 AM IST

Seven of Trumps fellow Republicans joined Senate Democrats to back the measure. (Photo: AFP)

In rebuke to Trump, US Senate blames Saudi crown prince for...

Trump said he wants US to stand by Saudi govt and prince, despite CIA assessment it was likely he ordered Khashoggi's...

14 Dec 2018 8:36 AM IST

Rajamariyan, hailing from Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu, said he was paid only Saudi Riyal 100 a month for six months by his first employer. (Photo: Twitter)

Indian to return home after 24 years in Saudi Arabia

Gana Prakasam Rajamariyan came to Saudi Arabia in August 1994 to work as a farm-hand in a remote village in Hail...

14 Jun 2017 6:57 PM IST

The e-filing facility for ITR-1, which is to be enabled from April 1, will have an online tax calculator and ITRs can be filed till the stipulated deadline of July 31.

Saudi govt imposes 'expat tax'; 41 lakh Indians and their kin affected

This levy will witness an upward revision every year, thus, taxing the lives of the 41 lakh Indians and their kin..

21 Jun 2017 5:31 PM IST