Saudi official denies lifting of alcohol ban ahead of FIFA World Cup 2034: Report
Riyadh: A Saudi Arabian official has denied reports about lifting the long-standing alcohol ban that has been in place in the Kingdom for over 70 years, according to news agency Reuters.
Several media outlets had suggested that Saudi authorities were considering allowing controlled alcohol sales in anticipation of hosting the 2034 FIFA World Cup. However, the source of this information was not identified.
The report sparked an online debate among people in the region, which is home to Islam's most revered sites — Mecca and Medina.
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait are the only Gulf countries that prohibit the sale of alcohol. However, in a move to ease restrictions, the first alcohol store in Riyadh was opened last year, exclusively serving non-Muslim diplomats.
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RSS has global network of over 2,500 groups for money laundering: Priyank Kharge
Bengaluru: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Priyank Kharge has alleged involvement of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) in a money transfer network at global level.
Posting his allegation on his personal ‘X’ account on Saturday morning, Kharge said that he was referring to an issue that had not been dealt with decisively by Indian media houses.
“Here is a crucial story that the Indian media will never touch,” the minister has said, and clarified, “This so-called “body of individuals” has built a global network of over 2,500 affiliated organisations. Through these fronts, the RSS collects “guru dakshina” to fuel its divisive agenda. (sic)”
Kharge has further alleged, “The world’s largest NGO is running amok, laundering money and evading accountability.”
The minister added, “Here is a map of their organisational architecture of their “Vichar Parivaar.” https://rssproject.caravanmagazine.in / @thecaravanindia”
