News for '-lagos'

Prannoy, Sameer start off with wins at World Championships

Prannoy, Sameer start off with wins at World Championships

Rediff.com30 Jul 2018

HS Prannoy started his campaign at the World Championship in style beating New Zealand's Abhinav Manota in straight games to enter the second round.

Nigeria: Over 500 killed in pipeline blast

Nigeria: Over 500 killed in pipeline blast

Rediff.com26 Dec 2006

Over 500 bodies, most of them burned beyond recognition, were lying at the scene of a fuel pipeline explosion in Nigeria's largest city Lagos, sources said on Tuesday.

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Trump: Soleimani contributed to terror plots in UK, India

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Gen Soleimani was killed in a US airstrike on Friday. Trump alleged that Soleimani has been perpetrating acts of terror to destabilise the Middle East for the last 20 yrs.

Anti-malarial drug a 'line of defence' against virus: Trump

Anti-malarial drug a 'line of defence' against virus: Trump

Rediff.com20 May 2020

The US president said the drug has gotten a bad reputation only because 'he was promoting it'.

Nigeria ITF: Divij loses in final

Nigeria ITF: Divij loses in final

Rediff.com26 Oct 2008

India's Divij Sharan failed to carry on his giant killing form and finished runner up in the Nigeria ITF event, losing the final against fourth-seed Kamil Capkovic of Slovakia in three sets in Lagos.

Formula One? No! Baku is all about Rio for boxers

Formula One? No! Baku is all about Rio for boxers

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Formula One has taken over the city streets but for Cuban Olympic boxing champion Robeisy Ramirez, being in Baku is all about the road to Rio.

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Indian marine engineer held captive in Nigeria returns, thanks Centre

Rediff.com12 May 2016

Bhardwaj, an engineer in Singapore-based shipping company Transocean Limited, was kidnapped along with four colleagues from different countries when their ship Sampatiki was at sea, around 30 nautical miles off Nigerian capital Lagos.

PM begins two-nation African tour

PM begins two-nation African tour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2007

PM kick-starts two-nation African tour

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

PM to bridge 45-year gap in ties with Nigeria

PM to bridge 45-year gap in ties with Nigeria

Rediff.com12 Oct 2007

Nigeria has not seen an official visit by any Indian prime minister since 1962, when the country's first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had visited Lagos. It is quite surprising that despite growing trade links, the two nations have had few top-level bilateral exchanges in the past 45 years.

Nigeria: Kidnapped Indians not released yet

Nigeria: Kidnapped Indians not released yet

Rediff.com22 May 2007

The Indian government has said negotiations are being conducted by 'some private parties' and not the government as the kidnappers are purely criminal elements.

Vidhu Vinod Chopra to send Munnabhai to Oscars

Vidhu Vinod Chopra to send Munnabhai to Oscars

Rediff.com29 Sep 2006

The film will go as an independant entry.

Trump-Xi end 1st summit with 100-day plan to avoid trade row

Trump-Xi end 1st summit with 100-day plan to avoid trade row

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Trump aides, who participated in the two-day talks held at the US President's Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, described the meetings as productive and said the two leaders exhibited "positive" chemistry.

Ho ho ho and a Merry Christmas!

Ho ho ho and a Merry Christmas!

Rediff.com25 Dec 2014

Carols, joyful tidings, presents, beautifully decorated trees, bright lights and a time for a heartfelt prayer. As the world readies for the festival of Christmas, we bring you glimpses.

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

'Poor' Trump 'all alone' in White House as partial govt shutdown enters 3rd day

Rediff.com25 Dec 2018

Through a series of tweets and pictures, Trump showed he was working hard while the opposition Democratic lawmakers were in their homes celebrating Christmas.

Trump thinks meet with Xi will be 'very difficult'

Trump thinks meet with Xi will be 'very difficult'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2017

We can no longer have massive trade deficits and job losses, the US President said.

Will walk out if meeting with Kim is not fruitful: Trump

Will walk out if meeting with Kim is not fruitful: Trump

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

Trump said it would be tremendous for the world if the meeting went well.

Indian killed in Nigeria shootout

Indian killed in Nigeria shootout

Rediff.com22 Jun 2006

He was caught in the crossfire.

Will have a very great relationship: Trump on meeting China's Xi

Will have a very great relationship: Trump on meeting China's Xi

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

United States President Donald Trump has said that he will have a "very, very great relationship" with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping as the two leaders met in the Florida resort of Mar-a-Lago for the first time.

Sania touches new heights

Sania touches new heights

Rediff.com19 Oct 2004

The Indian ace has won six titles in 2004 and looks set for a successful transition from a promising potential to a true champion.

Donald Trump Jr's wife files for divorce

Donald Trump Jr's wife files for divorce

Rediff.com16 Mar 2018

Vanessa has filed for an uncontested divorce.

Sania storms into semis

Sania storms into semis

Rediff.com7 Oct 2004

The 17-year-old beat Sherry Stevens of New Zealand 6-2, 6-2 in the quarter-final of the US $25,000 ITF women's tournament in Lagos, Nigeria.

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Trump picks Lt Gen McMaster as new national security adviser

Rediff.com21 Feb 2017

"He's a man of tremendous talent and tremendous experience," said Trump of his new appointment.

Khoo-Vakharia win doubles crown

Khoo-Vakharia win doubles crown

Rediff.com5 Sep 2003

Malaysia's Chin-Bee Khoo and Suchanan Viratprasert of Thailand will contest the singles final in the ITF Futures tournament.

Sania in last eight

Sania in last eight

Rediff.com6 Oct 2004

The Indian ace defeated Bardina of Russia in straight sets in the US $25,000 ITF women's tournament in Lagos, Nigeria.

Trump says he would invite Kim Jong un to White House if talks in Singapore go well

Trump says he would invite Kim Jong un to White House if talks in Singapore go well

Rediff.com8 Jun 2018

The US president said the summit will be more than a photo-op.

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

15 foreign envoys meet civil society in J-K

Rediff.com9 Jan 2020

This is the first visit by diplomats to the newly carved out UT.

North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

North Korea looking for trouble: US President Trump

Rediff.com11 Apr 2017

"North Korea is looking for trouble. If China decides to help, that would be great. If not, we will solve the problem without them! USA," Trump tweeted, toughening his stance on North Korea.

After Trump's Twitter blast, US blocks $255M aid to Pak

After Trump's Twitter blast, US blocks $255M aid to Pak

Rediff.com2 Jan 2018

Trump had blasted Pakistan, saying that they only gave us lies.

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

How Trump decided to launch Syrian strikes

How Trump decided to launch Syrian strikes

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

In less than four hours after Trump gave the green signal, missiles were launched against the Syrian regime

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

4 Indian cities among the world's cheapest

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Singapore retained its title as the world's most expensive city for the fourth consecutive year, while Hong Kong remained second, closely followed by Zurich at the 3rd place.

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

N Korean leader acting very badly: Trump

Rediff.com20 Mar 2017

North Korea conducted a ground test of a new type of high-thrust rocket engine on Saturday.

Delhi is denser and safer than New York

Delhi is denser and safer than New York

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

New Delhi has high average density of built up area, nearly twice the levels of wider New York metro area.

Mumbai, Delhi among world's top-30 'super cities'

Mumbai, Delhi among world's top-30 'super cities'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Mumbai is also on the top-10 'improvers' list.

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Trump 'didn't conspire with Russia' in 2016 polls: US attorney general

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

'While this (Mueller's) report does not conclude that the president committed a crime, it also does not exonerate him" and sets out evidence on "both sides of the question'

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Sourabh to lead Indian charge at Chinese Taipei Open

Sports Shorts: Jayaram, Sourabh to lead Indian charge at Chinese Taipei Open

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

La Liga: Bale to stay at Madrid, says Zidane

Rediff.com18 Aug 2019

Meanwhile, Real Mallorca made a dream return to La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Eibar at the Estadi Son Moix on Saturday, less than two months after sealing back-to-back promotions to rejoin Spain's soccer elite.