News for '-kuwait'

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Kuwait eyeing Indian refineries

Kuwait eyeing Indian refineries

Rediff.com25 Aug 2004

Kuwait, the world's third largest oil producer, on Wednesday, said it was keen on investing in Indian refineries even as it plans to sell more crude to India.

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Chhetri, who has scored 94 goals from 150 international appearances and the other 26 around him will now continue their training camp in Kolkata, where they will have their first on-field training session on Thursday, May 30.

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Virat Kohli is very close to me, understands me'

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Kuwait threatened with FIFA ban for government interference

Rediff.com8 Oct 2015

Kuwait, home to influential sports power broker Sheikh Ahmad Al-Fahad Al-Sabah, has been threatened with a ban by FIFA because of government interference in the running of the local football association.

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Chhetri also added that India will rely more on teamwork than individual flair to give a tough fight to their rivals.

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves, we're still alive: Stimac

Kuwait smashes terror cell

Kuwait smashes terror cell

Rediff.com1 Feb 2005

Five people were killed and several wounded in the shootout Monday.

Oil tanker carrying crude to India from Kuwait catches fire off Lanka

Oil tanker carrying crude to India from Kuwait catches fire off Lanka

Rediff.com3 Sep 2020

The Panama registered tanker New Diamond was carrying 270,000 metric tonnes of crude oil from Kuwait to India when its engine room caught fire off the coast of Sangamankanda in the eastern district of Ampara, Sri Lankan Navy spokesman Capt Indika Silva said.

Teary-eyed Chhetri's big thank you to fans!

Teary-eyed Chhetri's big thank you to fans!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Thanking everyone for being part of his glorious 19-year journey in international football, Sunil Chhetri was in tears as his teammates gave the Indian football icon a guard of honour while the packed Salt Lake Stadium rose for a standing ovation.

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

Asia Olympic Shotgun qualifiers: Raiza-Gurjoat pair wins bronze

Asia Olympic Shotgun qualifiers: Raiza-Gurjoat pair wins bronze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Young Raiza Dhillon, who had secured a Paris Olympics quota for India, partnered with Gurjoat Khangura to clinch a bronze in the skeet mixed team event and pick up her third medal of the Asia Olympic Qualification Shotgun competition in Kuwait City on Sunday.

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The languages which are now being offered are Hindi, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and English.

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The hosts for India's home leg against Kuwait on June 6 next year will be confirmed at a later date.

Kuwait SC thrash Churchill in AFC Cup

Kuwait SC thrash Churchill in AFC Cup

Rediff.com29 Apr 2010

Churchill Brothers, having already made it to the next round, suffered a humiliating 1-7 thrashing at the hands of defending champions Kuwait SC in their last AFC Cup group match in Kuwait City on Wednesday night.

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Kuwait's Jazeera Airways keen to spread its wings in Indian skies

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Jazeera Airways started flying to India 18 months ago, servicing Ahmadabad, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kochi and Mumbai.

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RCB are currently placed sixth in the IPL standings with 12 points from 13 games and will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

27 dead as Islamic State attacks mosque in Kuwait

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

An explosion at a Shiite mosque in Kuwait City after Friday prayers left 27 dead, according to news agent AFP.

Indians in Kuwait share their concerns with Rahul Gandhi

Indians in Kuwait share their concerns with Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com9 Jun 2012

Indian Ambassador to Kuwait Satish C Mehta hosted a reception for Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi on Saturday, according to a report in the Kuwait Times.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Jaber dead

Kuwait Emir Sheikh Jaber dead

Rediff.com15 Jan 2006

Sheikh Jaber led Kuwait for nearly 30 years.

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Additional United States military assets that were moved into the Middle East before Iran's attack on Israel will remain in place, CNN reported, citing Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder.

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

The stunning City of Silk in Kuwait

The stunning City of Silk in Kuwait

Rediff.com15 Dec 2011

A few years from now, a billion-dollar city will come up in Kuwait.

Rahul Gandhi Must Be Careful About What He Says

Rahul Gandhi Must Be Careful About What He Says

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

In the volatile international situation where 'nativism' is on the rise and immigrant communities are being targeted, the Leader of the Opposition's statement is like adding fuel to fire. If the Indian diaspora numbering 4 crores is threatened it will constitute a grave threat to national security, warns Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

'India, India, all the way!'

'India, India, all the way!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'From passing the ball in the right passages to the defence to amazing guarding of the goals by Sandhu throughout the tournament it has been a top notch performance from the entire squad.'

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina continue to top the chart followed by 2022 World Cup runners-up France, England, Belgium and Brazil.

AFC Cup: Al Kuwait humiliate Mohun Bagan

AFC Cup: Al Kuwait humiliate Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com22 Apr 2009

Mohun Bagan's horrendous run in the AFC Cup continued with a 0-6 humiliation at the hands Al Kuwait in a Group D league match in Kuwait City.

Kuwait bans God Tussi Great Ho

Kuwait bans God Tussi Great Ho

Rediff.com21 Aug 2008

The country's ministry of information decided to impose ban on the movie as it 'reportedly violates teachings of Islam,' a Kuwait National Cinema Company (KNCC) official told the Arab Times.

CII for tax treaty with Kuwait

CII for tax treaty with Kuwait

Rediff.com11 Jun 2003

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team moves to 99th

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team moves to 99th

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The Indian men's football team on Thursday achieved sub-100 FIFA ranking for the first time since 2018 as it moved up one spot to 99th after its SAFF Championship triumph.

Passengers pin hope on India-Kuwait talks

Passengers pin hope on India-Kuwait talks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2007

With Kuwait threatening to disallow landing of India's state-owned carriers at its capital from Sunday, passengers planning to fly to India during summer holidays are now pinning hopes on the crucial talks between both countries.

Analysts bullish on Nykaa's outlook for beauty and personal care business

Analysts bullish on Nykaa's outlook for beauty and personal care business

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

FSN E-Commerce Ventures (Nykaa) hosted its annual investor day recently. The responses were positive from analysts. Although some analysts pared FY25 and FY26 estimates, the bulk continued to issue 'buy' calls after the stock rose 2.5 per cent. The management expects the Beauty & Personal Care (BPC) business to grow at a 25 per cent compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during FY24-28.

Vodafone in market pact with Kuwait-based Zain

Vodafone in market pact with Kuwait-based Zain

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Zain, which operates across West Asia and North Africa, provides mobile services to over 41.4 million customers and has commercial presence in eight countries.

Mob ransacks Bangla embassy in Kuwait

Mob ransacks Bangla embassy in Kuwait

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Over 1,000 laborers angry over unpaid wages stormed the Bangladesh embassy in Kuwait Sunday, destroying furniture and vehicles.

Jet to launch additional flight on Mumbai-Kuwait route

Jet to launch additional flight on Mumbai-Kuwait route

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

These additional flights will complement the daily flight being operated between the two destinations by the airline, according to a press release.

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Both the victims -- Rizwan Husain, 31, and Ibne Abbas, 25, -- were taking part in the prayers when they died.

Kuwait sets minimum wage for pvt sector

Kuwait sets minimum wage for pvt sector

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Kuwait has decided to set a minimum wage of 60 Kuwait dinars (Rs 9,191.53) for workers in the private sector, the country's social affairs and labour minister has said.

Red Card Drama: Stimac's outburst leads to 2-match ban

Red Card Drama: Stimac's outburst leads to 2-match ban

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli will have to take his place.