Oman
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Oman plan to 'crush' out-of-form Australia in final T20 World Cup 2026 group stage game
Cricket | Feb 20, 2026, 07:06 AM ISTJatinder Singh says Oman aim to 'crush' Australia in their final T20 World Cup 2026 group game at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. The Mitchell Marsh-led side is already out of the Super Eights stage. Jatinder also stressed the need for franchise cricket to bridge Oman’s experience gap.
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INSV Kaundinya sets sail for Oman: How this engine-less ship will revive India's ancient glory
Explainers | Dec 29, 2025, 01:56 PM ISTThe INSV Kaundinya is built using a technique believed to have been used in India 1,500 years ago. It does not have an engine and functions using the sails and wind. Here is all you need to know about the INSV Kaundinya.
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PM Modi conferred with Order of Oman award for his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties
World | Dec 18, 2025, 05:39 PM ISTThis honour was previously given to Queen Elizabeth, Queen Maxim, Emperor Akihito, Nelson Mandela, Kind Abdullah of Jordan. This is the 29th such global honour for PM Modi. He received the award during his ongoing two-day visit to Oman.
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PM Modi highlights New Delhi's economic reforms at India-Oman Business Forum; hails diplomatic ties
India | Dec 18, 2025, 02:39 PM ISTPM Modi emphasised the significance of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), noting that it would boost confidence in bilateral trade and strengthen the partnership between the two countries.
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PM Modi receives a ceremonial welcome after arriving at Oman airport | Video
World | Dec 17, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTSoon after landing in Muscat, PM Modi said in a post on X that Oman is a land of enduring friendship and deep historical connections with India. “This visit offers an opportunity to explore new avenues of collaboration and add fresh momentum to our partnership,” he said.
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PM Modi to visit Jordan, Ethiopia and Oman during three-nation tour from December 15
India | Dec 11, 2025, 11:46 PM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Jordan, Ethiopia, and Oman from December 15 to 18 to deepen ties and discuss regional issues.
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Nepal, Oman qualify for T20 World Cup 2026; UAE, Japan, Qatar in contention for last spot
Cricket | Oct 15, 2025, 07:43 PM ISTNepal and Oman have secured T20 World Cup 2026 spots via the Asia and East Asia-Pacific Qualifier. Both teams showed resilience in tight Super Six matches. UAE currently holds third, while Qatar and Japan fight for the final berth in the upcoming matches.
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Despite win, India fail to impress in dress rehearsal in Asia Cup clash against Oman: Here’s why
Cricket | Sep 20, 2025, 12:00 AM ISTDespite beating Oman in the Asia Cup, India’s performance raised concerns. With most senior players playing, India struggled both with bat and ball. Poor bowling strategies and lacklustre batting exposed weaknesses in bench strength and overall planning.
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Oman batters create history against India in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 19, 2025, 11:09 PM ISTOman made history with a 56-run opening stand vs India, becoming the second associate nation with a 50+ T20I stand against them. They also avoided losing a wicket in the powerplay vs a full-member team for the first time. India posted 188 runs in the first innings.
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Umpires make massive blunder in Pakistan vs Oman match in Asia Cup 2025
Cricket | Sep 12, 2025, 09:49 PM ISTUmpires Masudur Rahman and Ahmad Shah Pakteen erred in the Pakistan vs Oman Asia Cup match, letting Farhan take strike after drinks when Haris should have. Haris later scored 66, while Saim Ayub and Salman Ali Agha were dismissed for golden ducks.
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Unified GCC tourist visa for six Gulf nations to launch soon: What to know
World | Jul 03, 2025, 12:17 PM ISTThe Gulf Cooperation Council is set to launch a unified tourist visa allowing travellers to visit the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Oman with a single permit.
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Indian Navy's INS Tabar leads rescue operation as oil tanker catches fire in Gulf of Oman
India | Jun 30, 2025, 11:26 AM ISTUpon receiving the distress call, INS Tabar promptly swung into action and mobilised its firefighting team and essential equipment, which were deployed to the stricken tanker using both the ship's boat and its helicopter.
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India need to chase 147 runs to win third Test against New Zealand
News | Nov 03, 2024, 11:46 PM ISTIndia need 147 runs to win the third Test against New Zealand. On the other hand, Bengal Warriorz and Puneri Paltan will be in action on Sunday in a doubleheader. All of that and much more in today's sports wrap.
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India, Oman conduct joint naval exercise Naseem Al Bahr off Goa' coast | WATCH
India | Oct 20, 2024, 02:44 PM ISTIndian Navy and the Royal Navy of Oman recently concluded their bilateral naval exercise, 'Naseem Al Bahr' off the coast of Goa. The exercise lasted from October 13 to October 18. The Indian Navy highlighted the details of the naval exercise on the social media platform, X.
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8 Indians among nine rescued by INS Teg after oil tanker capsizes off Oman
World | Jul 17, 2024, 09:30 PM ISTThe Comoros-flagged oil tanker with 16 crews including 13 Indians onboard capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm on July 15. Built in 2007, the vessel is a small 117-metre-long oil products tanker. These types of vessels are mostly used for short coastal voyages.
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Indian national among six killed in Oman mosque attack, ISIS claims responsibility
World | Jul 17, 2024, 12:32 PM ISTFour Pakistani nationals and a police officer were also among those killed in the attack on the Shiite mosque in Oman, a rare instance in the ordinarily stable country. The ISIS, which has attacked Shia communities in several countries, claimed responsibility for the attack.
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INS Teg, maritime aircraft P-8I, deployed near Oman to locate missing oil tanker with 13 Indians
World | Jul 17, 2024, 11:37 AM ISTA Comoros-flagged oil tanker with 16 crews including 13 Indians onboard capsized off Oman, according to the Maritime Security Centre. The tanker was reportedly heading to the Yemeni port of Aden and capsized off Oman's major industrial port of Duqm.
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13 Indians missing after oil tanker capsizes off Oman, Maritime Centre says search still on
World | Jul 17, 2024, 07:41 AM ISTThe recent update followed a report from Oman's maritime security centre regarding the sinking of an oil tanker. According to the Omani centre's post on the social media platform X, the crew of the "Prestige Falcon" included 13 Indian nationals and three Sri Lankans.
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Oman: Gunmen attack mosque in Muscat, kill 9 including 4 Pakistani nationals | VIDEO
World | Jul 16, 2024, 08:16 PM ISTAt least four Pakistani nationals were killed and 30 others wounded by gunfire at a mosque in Oman, in a rare breach of security in one of the most stable countries in the Middle East.
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Jos Buttler lavishes praise on bowlers for fuelling optimism into England's T20 World Cup defence
Cricket | Jun 14, 2024, 07:22 AM ISTJos Buttler led from the front and batted with a lot of flair to make light work of Oman's target in the 28th match of the game. England have given themselves a reason to believe that they can still make it to the Super Eight stage.