News for '-amman'

First Look: Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2

First Look: Nayanthara's Mookuthi Amman 2

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

On her Instagram Nayanthara said, 'Let her Divine Grace Prevail. A #SundarC Visual Spectacle. Here's the first appearance of #MookuthiAmman2'.

Jordanian Crown Prince personally drives Modi to Museum

Jordanian Crown Prince personally drives Modi to Museum

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

The Crown Prince is a 42nd-generation direct descendant of Prophet Mohammad.

Pro-Gaza Protests In Tokyo, Dublin, Amman...

Pro-Gaza Protests In Tokyo, Dublin, Amman...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2023

Pro-Palestinian protests were registered in Tokyo, Japan; Beirut, Lebanon; Dublin, Ireland; Amman, Jordan on October 11, 2023.

PV Sindhu Seeks Clarity at Meenakshi Temple

PV Sindhu Seeks Clarity at Meenakshi Temple

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

PV Sindhu visited the Meenakshi Amman Temple -a quiet moment of reflection for the star shuttler seeking a reset.

Sharvari's Happiness On A Plate

Sharvari's Happiness On A Plate

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Sunny meet His Holiness.. Karishma recreates Dil Chahta Hai moment... Rajkummar says a prayer...

India evacuates 3,170 citizens from Iran, Israel

India evacuates 3,170 citizens from Iran, Israel

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

India on Tuesday evacuated over 1,100 citizens from Iran and Israel amid ongoing tensions between the two countries, taking the number of evacuees under Operation Sindhu to 3,170.

Centre evacuates fresh batch of 290 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan from Iran

Centre evacuates fresh batch of 290 Indians, 1 Sri Lankan from Iran

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

India on Monday evacuated 290 Indian nationals and one Sri Lankan citizen from Iran amid an escalation in hostilities between the Persian Gulf nation and Israel following the United States bombing of three Iranian nuclear sites.

U-19 Asia Cup: Amman hits ton as India maul Japan

U-19 Asia Cup: Amman hits ton as India maul Japan

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Captain Mohamed Amaan starred with an unbeaten 122 as India thrashed Japan by a thumping 211-run margin in the Group A match of the Under-19 Asia Cup.

Over 3,400 Indians evacuated from Iran in 14 flights so far: MEA

Over 3,400 Indians evacuated from Iran in 14 flights so far: MEA

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

One Iranian woman, who is the wife of an Indian national has also been evacuated, he added.

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Punia, Panghal picked for Asian Wrestling Championship

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

World Championships medallists Deepak Punia and Antim Panghal were among 30 Indian wrestlers selected for the Senior Asian Championships to be held in Amman, Jordan from March 25-30.

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Iraq will not play Palestine WC qualifier in Jerusalem or Jordan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2025

Iraq want their World Cup qualifier against Palestine next month moved from the Jordanian capital of Amman, having also knocked back a Palestinian proposal to stage the match just outside Jerusalem.

Asian Wrestling: Sunil wins bronze

Asian Wrestling: Sunil wins bronze

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar won the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco Roman bout of the Asian Championship hin Amman, Jordan on Tuesday.

WFI to conduct selection trials for Asian Championship

WFI to conduct selection trials for Asian Championship

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

The trials will select top wrestlers to represent India at the Asian Championship in Amman, Jordan from March 25-30.

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India's men's freestyle wrestlers endured a tough day in the field as all five in action on Saturday bowed out of the Asian Championships.

Wrestlers stuck in limbo as sports ministry withholds approval

Wrestlers stuck in limbo as sports ministry withholds approval

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Asian champion Sunil Kumar, U-23 Asian Championship gold winner Minakshi, and several other Indian wrestlers gathered at Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya's residence, requesting his intervention to secure approval for their participation in the upcoming Ranking Series in Albania.

Asian wrestling: Punia, Udit in line for maiden gold

Asian wrestling: Punia, Udit in line for maiden gold

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

India's Deepak Punia and Udit reached the final of the 92 and 61 categories, respectively, at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships in the Jordanian capital, Amman, on Sunday.

Asian Wrestling: Manisha wins GOLD; Panghal bags bronze

Asian Wrestling: Manisha wins GOLD; Panghal bags bronze

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Manisha Bhanwala clinched India's first gold medal at the Asian Championships since 2021 edition with a close 8-7 win over Korea's Ok J Kim.

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

In its latest order, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Sports Ministry observer and the Returning Officer to issue a fresh election schedule before April 28, when the case is set to be heard again.

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday lifted its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, paving the way for the organisation of domestic tournaments.

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Antim Panghal, Deepak Punia Lead Indian Contingent at Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

After a disappointing 2024 season, the senior Asian Championships will provide an opportunity for Indian wrestlers like Antim Panghal and Deepak Punia to make a fresh start.

Wrestlers sidelined! Ministry vs WFI drama continues

Wrestlers sidelined! Ministry vs WFI drama continues

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Indian wrestlers will miss the second Ranking Series in Albania after the Sports Ministry withheld approval, citing the Wrestling Federation of India's (WFI) failure to submit necessary recommendations on time.

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Reetika Hooda blew away a 6-2 lead, conceding four points in the last 10 seconds of the women's 76kg final, to settle for a silver medal at the the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

'Deputy caliph' of Islamic State killed in Iraq

'Deputy caliph' of Islamic State killed in Iraq

Rediff.com15 Mar 2025

The Iraqi Prime Minister said that personnel of the country's national intelligence service, working with coalition forces commanded by the United States, had killed the head of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria.

'Prabhakaran's Biggest Blunder Was Rajiv Gandhi's Murder'

'Prabhakaran's Biggest Blunder Was Rajiv Gandhi's Murder'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'This was a decision taken and executed by Prabhakaran and his intelligence chief Pottu Amman. Both were convinced that the assassination would not be linked to them.'

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Sports Minister on why he revoked WFI suspension

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

'WFI must reverse all amendments made during its suspension and ensure checks and balances in decision-making within four weeks.'

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed China a 3-1 defeat in Xiamen while Iran eked out a late 3-2 win over Kyrgyzstan and South Korea were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine.

Lanka probing Pottu Amman's death

Lanka probing Pottu Amman's death

Rediff.com31 May 2009

"Apart from the way the Tiger leader got killed, the military is also still investigating intelligence wing leader Pottu Amman's death as they could not find his body among top level Tiger leaders," the State-run Sunday Observer said.

Rajinikanth Discharged From Hospital

Rajinikanth Discharged From Hospital

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

Rajinikanth, who had been admitted to Chennai's Apollo Hospital on September 20 after complaining of ill health, was discharged on Thursday night.

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Putting up a dominant show, all four Indian women wrestlers in action, including Aditi Kumari, Neha and Pulkit, got themselves in title contention at the Under-17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday.

India go down to Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup

India go down to Pakistan in U-19 Asia Cup

Rediff.com30 Nov 2024

The biggest disappointment was skipper Mohammed Amman, who dragged his way to 16 of 43 balls and his innings was one of the reasons that India U-19 couldn't really get the momentum once Mhatre was gone.

Ronak wins bronze at U17 World wrestling C'ship

Ronak wins bronze at U17 World wrestling C'ship

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ronak Dahiya bagged the bronze medal in the 110kg Greco-Roman category

Pottu Amman directing LTTE cadres

Pottu Amman directing LTTE cadres

Rediff.com1 Mar 2009

With the Tamil Tiger territory fast shrinking in northern Sri Lanka, the LTTE's second-in-command and spy chief Pottu Amman has assumed direct charge of the battle against the Sri Lankan security forces.

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

WFI chaos, Olympic losses: Indian Wrestling stalls in 2024

Rediff.com18 Dec 2024

Bajrang Punia banned, Phogat turns politician, WFI suspension, litigations, and lost medals: How Indian wrestling stagnated in 2024

India's women wrestlers bag four Golds at U-17 World Championships

India's women wrestlers bag four Golds at U-17 World Championships

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

In a sparkling show by India's women wrestlers at the Under-17 World Championships, four grapplers annexed the titles here on Thursday and at least two more are in gold medal contention.

Victory for Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang as HC accepts plea

Victory for Vinesh, Sakshi, Bajrang as HC accepts plea

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Delhi HC open to IOA reconstituting ad hoc panel for WFI's functioning

WFI chief wants Vinesh to reconsider retirement

WFI chief wants Vinesh to reconsider retirement

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

On speculation that Phogat might enter the political arena, Singh refused to comment saying it was a personal matter of the 30-year-old wrestler. He said he would extend full support to Phogat if she returns to competitive wrestling.

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

The Ghost Village Of Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Two sons return to their dead father's village to keep alive memories, and are the only ones living in the crumbling hamlet, discovers A Ganesh Nadar.

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

2000 policemen to stand guard in Kanyakumari during Modi's meditation

Rediff.com29 May 2024

All arrangements, including heavy security, are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 45-hour stay at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday, as he would sit on meditation at the place named after the revered Hindu saint.

Coast Guard, Navy on alert as Modi goes into 45-hour 'dhyan'

Coast Guard, Navy on alert as Modi goes into 45-hour 'dhyan'

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his 45-hour long meditation at the famed Vivekananda Rock Memorial in Kanyakumari on Thursday evening.