News for '-dubai'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

IndiGo Crisis: 'Well-Orchestrated To Pressure Government, DGCA'

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

'Where rostering systems are automated and duty time software interfaces directly with DGCA, the assertion that they suddenly discovered crew shortages is simply implausible.' 'If adequate crew planning hasn't materialised within 12 to 24 months from inception, how will 45 days -- from December 5 to February 12 -- suddenly resolve matters?'

Man held for transferring Rs 10cr to Pak-based crypto wallet

Man held for transferring Rs 10cr to Pak-based crypto wallet

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The accused had links with six persons, arrested on November 3 from Morbi, Surendranagar, Surat and Amreli districts, for allegedly routing Rs 200 crore to Dubai-based cybercriminals using nearly 100 mule accounts, the release said.

Jadeja's 'coffee date' in Dubai

Jadeja's 'coffee date' in Dubai

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Ravindra Jadeja relaxed with a cup of coffee during a break from training in Dubai.

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

'Why Would A Doctor Become A Suicide Bomber?'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Why would a highly qualified doctor with a promising future choose to wage war against his own country?'

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

US Sanctions May Not Stop Russian Oil Flow To India

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Sanctioning Russian oil would have led to a sharp surge in oil prices to above $80 per barrel levels, which would impact pump prices in the US ahead of midterm elections next year.

'We Switched Off...' How India Handled Asia Cup Chaos

'We Switched Off...' How India Handled Asia Cup Chaos

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

'Almost all the players switched off their social media accounts.'

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

India's Dubai edge: Is it unfair?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2025

Rohit Sharma's men are playing all their matches in Dubai, and even the final will be held there if the team goes the distance, while the rest of the teams have to criss-cross Pakistan for their matches.

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'India is giving selective traffic rights wherever it makes sense to allocate those traffic rights.'

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

ICC's two-tier WTC model gets a thumbs down

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Two-tier Test system unlikely to take off; ICC eyes revival of ODI Super League

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Why BCCI officials will miss Asia Cup final...

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

No BCCI representatives travelled to Dubai. As reported by Dainik Jagran, the board was mindful of public sentiment and growing calls for a boycott, choosing to skip those matches out of respect for the prevailing national mood.

Dubai Crown Prince to visit India on April 8-9

Dubai Crown Prince to visit India on April 8-9

Rediff.com7 Apr 2025

The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, will visit India on April 8-9, during which he will meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi, hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, and participate in a business roundtable seeking to bolster India-United Arab Emirates ties.

Does Dubai Give India An Advantage?

Does Dubai Give India An Advantage?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2025

'They are in one place, they are in one hotel, there is no travel, they are in one dressing room. They know the pitch. When they selected they probably knew what Dubai was going to be like.'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

'Once I Get A Wicket, I Want To Show The World My Joy'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'This game has given me so much, so I keep reminding myself that I need to show the world what the game has given to me, and I have to give it back to the game.'

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former World No. 2 Ons Jabeur said she was putting herself first for a change and would take control of her schedule after becoming depressed during a punishing run on tour.

FIDE World Cup: Arjun vs Aronian; Harikrishna faces Martinez

FIDE World Cup: Arjun vs Aronian; Harikrishna faces Martinez

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi will take on an in-form Levon Aronian of Armenia, while P Harikrishna will have to tackle giant-killer Jose Eduardo Martinez Alacantara of Mexico in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Cup in Panaji, Goa.

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

In Dubai, Beating Pakistan Takes Precedence

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

The fervour for the India-Pakistan match is so intense that for many beating Pakistan in Dubai seems even more important than winning the Champions Trophy itself, observes K R Nayar, the veteran cricket writer.

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Australia's desperate measures in Dubai...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Australia had an intense three-hour practice session at the ICC Academy in Dubai, focusing on their play against spin.

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

'More Games Would Be Prudent For IPL'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Ness Wadia says bigger IPL window needed, all for Champions League revival.

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

United Arab Emirates became the 20th and last team to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating Japan by eight wickets in the last Asia/EAP Qualifying game here on Thursday.

Terror Module: 'Pakistan's Handlers Shifted Strategy'

Terror Module: 'Pakistan's Handlers Shifted Strategy'

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

'Rather than deploying Pakistani nationals or using identifiable cross-border materials, the ISI sought to radicalise and recruit local Indian youth, including well-educated professionals such as doctors.'

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

SKY Condoles With Grieving Wellalage

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Suryakumar Yadav had a heartfelt chat with Sri Lanka's young spinner Dunith Wellalage who lost his father on September 18.

'Bangladesh women's captain Joty beats up juniors, slaps them': Alam

'Bangladesh women's captain Joty beats up juniors, slaps them': Alam

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Bangladesh women's pacer Jahanara Alam has alleged that captain Nigar Sultana Joty "beats up" junior cricketers, a charge that has been rejected by the Bangladesh Cricket Board.

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Nepal ex-speaker arrested in gold smuggling case

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Former Nepal speaker Krishna Bahadur Mahara has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a gold smuggling case dating back three years. He is accused of assisting criminal gangs in selling smuggled gold.

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Cricket Gets A New Format - Test Twenty!

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Cricket enters new era with launch of Test Twenty, a revolutionary 80-over format

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Sri Lanka players want to leave Pakistan, but board orders them to stay

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Sri Lankan players currently touring Pakistan for a three-match ODI series want to return home due to security concerns following a deadly suicide attack in Islamabad but PCB chief Mohsin Naqvi claimed that the rubber will continue, albeit with a rejigged schedule.

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

10-year old Mir overcomes accident for top-10 finish

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Despite the injury, Atiqa vowed to put on a show and her determination saw her climb to 10th from 28th place in the final.

'India must learn from NZ spin collapse'

'India must learn from NZ spin collapse'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Armed with a potent spin attack, taking on South Africa seems like competing against a "subcontinent team", Ten Doeschate said, admitting that they need to get better at negotiating the challenge posed by tweakers.

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

No handshakes: Harmanpreet to follow men's Indo-Pak lead

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

This time, Harmanpreet Kaur and Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana are unlikely to exchange even the most basic pleasantries.

India Vs Naqvi Trophy Tussle Drags On!

India Vs Naqvi Trophy Tussle Drags On!

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Asian Cricket Council Chairman Mohsin Naqvi insists on presenting the trophy and medals to the victorious Indian team at a formal function.

Stunning comeback! Bhambri-Popyrin win Dubai doubles title

Stunning comeback! Bhambri-Popyrin win Dubai doubles title

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

Yuki Bhambri and his Australian partner Alexei Popyrin snatched victory from the jaw of defeat to triumph in the men's doubles at the Dubai Tennis Championships.

Asia Cup Super 4s: B'desh hold nerve to down Sri Lanka

Asia Cup Super 4s: B'desh hold nerve to down Sri Lanka

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Bangladesh pulled off a thrilling four-wicket win against Sri Lanka, chasing 169 with just one ball to spare in Dubai on Saturday.

'Fielding coach ne email daal diya hai ladkon ko...'

'Fielding coach ne email daal diya hai ladkon ko...'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The Indian skipper said that the wicket today was much better from a batting point of view.

India script history win Super 4s win over Pakistan

India script history win Super 4s win over Pakistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The architects of the win were Abhishek Sharma and Shubman Gill, who blasted a 105-run opening stand that left Pakistan's bowlers gasping.

Pakistan skip presser, drama brews before India clash

Pakistan skip presser, drama brews before India clash

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Despite cancelling the press conference, Pakistan will go ahead with the scheduled training session, ANI reported, quoted ESPNcricinfo.

'Uncontrollable': Why Arshdeep Keeps Getting Dropped!

'Uncontrollable': Why Arshdeep Keeps Getting Dropped!

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Arshdeep Singh has enough experience to understand that the Indian team management is trying different combinations looking at the bigger picture, bowling coach Morne Morkel said.

Das praises bowlers as Bangladesh snap SL's streak

Das praises bowlers as Bangladesh snap SL's streak

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

In the final over, when the nerves jangled, it was Bangladesh who stayed composed and savoured the sweet taste of success. Sri Lanka's 8-match winning streak in the T20 Asia Cup came to a bitter end with this defeat.

In Pix: The Stunning Flying Car From China!

In Pix: The Stunning Flying Car From China!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A Chinese firm this week began trial production of flying cars stated to be the next-generation in the world of transportation, ahead of US firm Tesla and others plans to launch the same shortly.

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

BCCI announces Rs 21 cr cash award for Team India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The BCCI has declared that the victorious Indian team and its support staff will be presented a prize money of Rs 21 crore for their unbeaten run in the Asia Cup.

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Easwaran hails Gambhir's impact on his batting

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Easwaran has been a domestic cricket stalwart for Bengal, with 107 first-class games, 8,070 runs at an average of 48.32 with the help of 27 centuries and 33 fifties.

Abhishek's award delights his proud mom Manju

Abhishek's award delights his proud mom Manju

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Abhishek played a very good innings. He will score a century in some other match.'