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AI Express increases services to W Asia

AI Express increases services to W Asia

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Kozhikode will connect Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, Dammam and Muscat daily; Salalah will be twice a week, Kuwait thrice a week and one weekly service to the city of Al-Ain.

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Jihadi John: A monster or victim of circumstance?

Rediff.com2 Mar 2015

Here are a few things to know about 'Jihadi John'

Good day for Shagun as shooter claims 2 medals

Good day for Shagun as shooter claims 2 medals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

India's Shagun Choudhury fired a total of 83 (64+19) to clinch the silver medal in the women's individual trap event and the trap gold went to the hosts in the 2nd Asian Shooting Championship Patiala.

Indian rice exports not hurt by Iraq war

Indian rice exports not hurt by Iraq war

Rediff.com2 Apr 2003

India's rice exports have not been hurt because of the war in Iraq but could face a slowdown in shipments to Kuwait, traders and analysts said on Wednesday.\n\n\n\n

6,000 Indians languishing in jails abroad: Khurshid

6,000 Indians languishing in jails abroad: Khurshid

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

Over 6,000 Indians are currently languishing in foreign jails with maximum of 1,691 being lodged in Saudi Arabia. External Affairs Salman Khurshid, replying to a question in Rajya Sabha, said a total of 6,293 Indians are imprisoned in various countries.

A-I, IA told to be ready to evacuate Indians

A-I, IA told to be ready to evacuate Indians

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

With war clouds hovering over Iraq, the Indian government has directed both Air-India and the Indian Airlines to stand in readiness for evacuating over 50,000 Indians working in Kuwait on a short notice of three days, if necessity arises.

AI, IA kept in readiness to evacuate Indians

AI, IA kept in readiness to evacuate Indians

Rediff.com11 Feb 2003

The target for Indian Airlines is to carry about 2,000 passengers per day and for Air-India about 1,500 passengers.

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

More NRIs can now buy Indian shares, bonds

Rediff.com8 Jun 2012

In a circular, Sebi said QFI would now mean a resident in a country that is a member of the Financial Action Task Force or a member of a group which is a member of FATF.

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

India's most decorated sportsperson ever

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

'By the time he gets done, he'll not only be the best player of his generation, but the best ever.' 'It'll take another 100 years for someone to break his records.'

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Foreign investor norms eased to accelerate capital inflows

Rediff.com30 May 2012

The government allowed qualified foreign investors (QFIs) from six member-countries of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and 27 countries of the European Commission (EC) to invest in the Indian capital market to enhance foreign capital inflows.

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

GoAir readies foreign flight with IPO on mind

Rediff.com13 Jul 2016

Airline wants to fly to West Asia, Southeast Asia.

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

US, UK ban laptops, other electronic devices on some flights from Mideast

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

The United States and the United Kingdom, citing terrorism concerns, on Tuesday barred passengers on some international flights from mostly Muslim-majority countries, from carrying large electronic devices like cameras and laptops as cabin baggage.

India teams in semi-finals of Asian squash

India teams in semi-finals of Asian squash

Rediff.com4 May 2012

India's men's and women's teams put up a dominant show to sail into the semi-finals of the Asian Team Squash Championships in Kuwait. While the women's team registered a 2-0 victory over higher-ranked Malaysia to top the pool, the men's team blanked Japan 3-0.

Asian snooker: Aditya Mehta scores third win

Asian snooker: Aditya Mehta scores third win

Rediff.com23 Apr 2012

India's Aditya Mehta registered his third victory with a 4-0 thrashing of Karam Fatima of Syria, in the 28th Asian Snooker Championships in Doha, Qatar, on Monday.

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Coming soon, the Lamborghini home in next six months

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The family that used to make the legendary sports car wants to bring the same design panache to luxury flats.

Spotted: India captain MS Dhoni at Delhi airport

Spotted: India captain MS Dhoni at Delhi airport

Rediff.com4 Jun 2012

Reader Satinder Pal sent us this photograph from Chandigarh.

Asian Team squash: Indian men in last eight

Asian Team squash: Indian men in last eight

Rediff.com3 May 2012

The Indian men's team, led by National champion Saurav Ghosal, put up a dominating show to sail into the quarter-finals of the 16th Asian Team Squash Championships in Kuwait. It blanked Jordan 3-0 in the pre-quarter-finals, at the Salem Al-Sabah International squash complex on Wednesday night, to top Pool 'A'.

Indian Paralympic athletes book London berth

Indian Paralympic athletes book London berth

Rediff.com19 Jan 2012

Indian para athletes clinched five medals, including one gold, at the second Kuwait International Open Athletics Championship and so far booked four Paralympic quota places.

AFC Cup: Iraq's Arbil blank East Bengal

AFC Cup: Iraq's Arbil blank East Bengal

Rediff.com4 Apr 2012

East Bengal's chances of progressing to the next round of the AFC Cup tournament received a further jolt when they were blanked 0-2 by Iraqi outfit Arbil SC in a Group B match in Kolkta on Wednesday. The Kolkata giants suffered their third successive defeat in the tournament having been beaten 0-1 by Al Orouba of Yemen and 0-3 by Kazma of Kuwait in their earlier group matches.

Bindra wins silver in Asian airgun meet

Bindra wins silver in Asian airgun meet

Rediff.com19 Oct 2011

Beijing Olympics gold medallist Abhinav Bindra clinched the silver medal while Satyendra Singh won a bronze in the fourth Asian Airgun Shooting Championship at Sulaibia, near Kuwait City, on Wednesday.

India in talks with GCC countries to sign free trade pact

India in talks with GCC countries to sign free trade pact

Rediff.com5 Oct 2011

India is in talks with members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to conclude a free trade agreement and a framework agreement for the FTA has already been signed, a leading Indian banker in the region has said.

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Will US introduce 'extreme vetting' for European travellers too?

Rediff.com10 Apr 2017

Travellers may have to hand over personal information, including social media passwords and mobile phone contacts or be denied entry.

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Former US President George H W Bush passes away at 94

Rediff.com1 Dec 2018

The 41st US president held his post from 1989 and 1993.

Landmark Group dumps Trump products over Muslim ban call

Landmark Group dumps Trump products over Muslim ban call

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

Donald Trump called for a ban on Muslims entering the United States.

Indian women lift Asian Squash title

Indian women lift Asian Squash title

Rediff.com6 May 2012

Indian women squash team on Sunday created history by winning its maiden Asian title by defeating top seed Hong Kong 2-0 in the final in Kuwait.

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

FIFA lifts ban on Iraq hosting international football games

Rediff.com17 Mar 2018

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi welcomed a decision from soccer's world governing body FIFA to lift a ban on hosting competitive international soccer matches at stadiums in three Iraqi cities.

$5-bn unpaid bills: No Iran oil for Indian refineries!

$5-bn unpaid bills: No Iran oil for Indian refineries!

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

In signs that Iran is serious about shutting off crude oil supplies to India over unpaid bills, the Islamic Republic has not allocated any volumes for supply to any of the Indian refiners for August.

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

What India is doing to contain coronavirus outbreak

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

As the Indian Army reported its first case of the infection with a 34-year-old soldier testing positive in Leh, the Army said it has taken a series of precautionary measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus among the forces such as checking flu symptoms among soldiers on their return from leave and cancelling non-essential travel, conferences and recruitment drives.

Gold winner Ghosal awaits Bengal government's recognition

Gold winner Ghosal awaits Bengal government's recognition

Rediff.com1 Oct 2014

Top squash player Saurav Ghosal is eagerly awaiting his home state government's recognition after bagging a historic gold and silver for India at the Incheon Asian Games.

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Sports Shorts: Manu-Saurabh win mixed gold with junior world record

Rediff.com9 Nov 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

First salary: 'From Rs 425 to Rs 4.5 lakh a month'

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

Rediff readers tell us what they did with their first salary.

Vangal, foreign investors to sell TMB holdings

Vangal, foreign investors to sell TMB holdings

Rediff.com14 Sep 2010

Ramesh Vangal and foreign investors backing him have decided to exit the Nadar community-controlled Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB).

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

George Fernandes: The minister who threw Coke out of India, stalled HPCL privatisation

Rediff.com29 Jan 2019

Fernandes wanted Coca-Cola Company to not just transfer 60 per cent of the shares of its Indian firm but also the formula for its concentrate to Indian shareholders.

Aus sweep into Asian Cup QF with big win over Oman

Aus sweep into Asian Cup QF with big win over Oman

Rediff.com13 Jan 2015

Hosts Australia swept into the quarter-finals of the Asian Cup in some style on Tuesday with a 4-0 hammering of Oman at Stadium Australia that ensured South Korea would go through from Group A with them.

'Mission Mangal belongs to its female actors'

'Mission Mangal belongs to its female actors'

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

'Our culture, our history, our achievements are great and we should start celebrating them.' 'I am glad our movies are doing that and Mission Mangal is doing that.'

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

The Kerala town from where Israeli cops get their uniform

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

They not only stitch the double-pocket shirts but also design and attach the trademark emblems on its sleeves.

Asian Games: Another dull day for Indian paddlers

Asian Games: Another dull day for Indian paddlers

Rediff.com16 Nov 2010

India endured another disappointing day in table tennis competitions at the Asian Games with only the men's doubles pair of Achanta Sharath Kamal and Subhajit Saha progressing to the pre-quarters stage at the Guangzhou Gymnasium in Guangzhou on Tuesday.

Inflation, economic pressures hover over GCC

Inflation, economic pressures hover over GCC

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The GCC states comprise of Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE and Oman.

Zain restructures management after sale to Bharti

Zain restructures management after sale to Bharti

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

Kuwait-based mobile operator Zain Group has announced comprehensive and new appointments to meet new challenges.

Bharti: World's 5th largest telecom company

Bharti: World's 5th largest telecom company

Rediff.com9 Jun 2010

The deal enables Bharti Airtel to extend its services in 15 countries across the African continent.