Congress questions PM Modi's priorities as ethnic violence rages on in Manipur and he embarks on a two-day visit to Kuwait, the first by an Indian PM in 43 years. Congress leader Jairam Ramesh highlights the discrepancy in the PM's actions as Manipur's fate remains uncertain.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has left for a two-day visit to Kuwait, marking the first time an Indian PM has visited the Gulf nation in 43 years. In his departing statement, PM Modi expressed the deep historical connection between the two nations and emphasized their shared interests in peace, security, and prosperity in the West Asia region. He also looks forward to meeting with the Indian diaspora in Kuwait and hopes to chart a roadmap for a stronger partnership between the two nations.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will embark on a two-day visit to Kuwait - the first in 43 years by an Indian PM - to strengthen the long-standing and close relations between the two countries. This visit highlights the importance that India places on its ties with Gulf nations, with PM Modi giving "special emphasis" to deepen these relations. The visit will include meetings with the Emir and Crown Prince of Kuwait, as well as interactions with the Indian community and a special guest appearance at the opening ceremony of the 26th Arabian Gulf Cup.
The much-anticipated third edition of the Arabian Gulf Cup for padel enthusiasts got off to an electrifying start as the Kuwaiti men's team secured a 3-0 victory against Saudi Arabia in the first match of the tournament. Held at the Regency Hotel courts, the competition promises to be nail-biting as teams from various Gulf nations battle it out for the top spot. In a similarly dominant fashion, the UAE men's team also secured a 3-0 win against Oman in their first match.
The Gulf Cricket T20I Championship will see a thrilling match between Saudi Arabia and Kuwait at the ICCA Stadium in Dubai on December 13, 2024. In their previous encounter at the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Asia Qualifier A, Hong Kong emerged victorious over Kuwait at the Bangi Cricket Ground on September 9, 2024. However, Kuwait redeemed themselves with a win against Singapore in the 17th match at the same venue on September 6, 2024. Expect a nail-biting finish as these two teams battle it out for the top spot.
In a shocking case, healthcare professionals in Kerala are being accused of criminal breach of trust and cheating by a Kuwait-based bank due to a loan default of crores. One of the accused, Biju Moonjely Joseph, claims that he had taken the loan in 2015-16 while working as an X-ray technician in Kuwait and had been regularly paying instalments until he was forced to return to Kerala in 2020 due to the pandemic. He joins other defaulters who couldn't return to Kuwait or had sought relief from the bank earlier.
South Korea secured their second consecutive victory with a 2-0 win over Jordan, thanks to goals from Lee Jae-sung and Oh Hyeong-gu. The win was crucial for underfire coach Hong Myung-bo, who had faced criticism after the team's opening match. Meanwhile, in Group A, Uzbekistan's match against Iran ended in a goalless draw, despite Iran being reduced to 10 players for the final 35 minutes. This result keeps South Korea at the top of the group and in a strong position for qualifying for the World Cup.
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The ICC Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 is coming to a close with the last game between Namibia and the United Arab Emirates. Despite being the hosts, Namibia has not fared well in this phase with 3 consecutive losses. Meanwhile, UAE has managed a single win out of 3 games. In the meantime, other countries, such as Kuwait and Kenya, have already shown success in the new Cricket World Cup Challenge League cycle.
The highly anticipated FIBA U18 Asia Cup 2024, known for showcasing top young basketball talent, is set to start in Amman, Jordan from September 2-9. India, fresh off their SABA Qualifiers win, will compete against tough opponents such as South Korea, Iran, and Kuwait in the group stage. Coach Scott Flemming makes his return as head coach, accompanied by former India international Narendra Grewal. The top four teams from this tournament will secure spots in the 2025 FIBA Under-19 Basketball World Cup in Switzerland.