News for 'Commonwealth Heads'

Weightlifting: Mirabai, Jeremy, Achinta to skip Asian C'ship

Weightlifting: Mirabai, Jeremy, Achinta to skip Asian C'ship

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The lifters will work with Dr Aaron Horschig, a former weightlifter-turned-physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach.

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Britain's new King believes in Yoga, Ayurveda

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

King Charles III, Britain's new monarch who ascended to the throne on the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, has a strong connection with India and its age-old traditions of Yoga and Ayurveda.

PM to take final call on attending CHOGM as pressure mounts

PM to take final call on attending CHOGM as pressure mounts

Rediff.com4 Nov 2013

Congress on Monday left it to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take a call on attending the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka amid a political controversy over the issue in view of the alleged atrocities against ethnic Tamils there.

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

India's Nitu, Saweety are World Boxing Champions

Rediff.com25 Mar 2023

Nitu has been in supreme form throughout the tournament, winning her first three bouts by RSC (referee stops contest).

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Cricket Buzz: Dravid gets to work at NCA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Australia's skipper Meg Lanning bagged the 'Leadership Legend' award. She led her side successfully in all formats of the game.

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

PCB planning annual three-nation T20 series excluding India

PCB planning annual three-nation T20 series excluding India

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

The Pakistan Cricket Board is working on a project to host an annual three-nation T20 series with Australia and England

Boxing: National coach, team doctor move out of Games Village

Boxing: National coach, team doctor move out of Games Village

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Make way for boxer Lovlina's personal coach.

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

BBC, Modi And The Sunak Factor

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

Keeping the contents of the BBC documentary aside, Rishi Sunak's response needs to be viewed in the backdrop of Britain's historically close relations with Pakistan, argues Lieutenant General Prakash Katoch (retd).

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag enter BAC quarters; Saina out

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

PV Sindhu advanced to the quarterfinals of Badminton Asia Championships

Khanna quits as IOA acting president, slams IOC

Khanna quits as IOA acting president, slams IOC

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Senior sports administrator Anil Khanna on Wednesday quit as acting president of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), almost two weeks after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) refused to recognise any "acting/interim president".

UK Police face hearing over handling of Black Athletes

UK Police face hearing over handling of Black Athletes

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Five British police officers will face a gross misconduct hearing after they stopped, searched and handcuffed two black athletes, in a 2020 incident that raised questions over the use of force and racial profiling.

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Queen Elizabeth II to be laid to rest at historic state funeral

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The state funeral on Monday will take the form of an elaborate ceremony that will see Her Majesty's coffin transported from Westminster Hall to Westminster Abbey and finally to Windsor Castle.

i-flex heads to Moscow

i-flex heads to Moscow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

i-flex Solutions on Friday announced the launch of its Moscow office. "The announcement is in line with i-flex's global expansion strategy," the company said.

Indonesia Open: Sindhu suffers shock first-round exit

Indonesia Open: Sindhu suffers shock first-round exit

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Seventh seed Sindhu lost 14-21 18-21 to Bing Jiao in the women's singles.

Scams notwithstanding, India heads for 9% growth

Scams notwithstanding, India heads for 9% growth

Rediff.com31 Dec 2010

The year saw reform legislations stuck in the logjam between the government and the Opposition over constitution of a Joint Parliamentary Committee to look into the Rs 1.76- lakh crore (Rs 1.76 trillion) 2G scam.

National Games: Jamwal steals limelight; Services top

National Games: Jamwal steals limelight; Services top

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Services added three gold to their collection and remain on top of the charts with 56 gold, 34 silver and 30 bronze medals for a total of 120.

World C'ship: Mirabai bags silver despite wrist issue

World C'ship: Mirabai bags silver despite wrist issue

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Mirabai managed to lift 87kg in snatch and in 'clean and jerk' her best effort was a lift of 113kg

Sindhu canters into Singapore Open final

Sindhu canters into Singapore Open final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The third seeded Indian will face the winner of the other semi-final, between Japan's Aya Ohori and China's Wang Zhi Yi, on Sunday.

PM unlikely to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka

PM unlikely to attend CHOGM in Sri Lanka

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

In the wake of stiff opposition, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is unlikely to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Sri Lanka.

Asiad, Day 9: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India's harvest of athletics medals swells

Asiad, Day 9: Neeraj the 'spear' head as India's harvest of athletics medals swells

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

Neeraj's gold and three other athletics silver medals, along with Saina Nehwal's badminton singles bronze, propelled India's overall medal count to 41 (8 gold, 13 silver, and 20 bronze).

India ready to work above and beyond Paris deal: Swaraj

India ready to work above and beyond Paris deal: Swaraj

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

India reaffirmed its commitment to the landmark Paris climate change agreement.

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Over 1,200 gifts of Modi go under hammer, NCC card among most sought after

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

The auction is being conducted through web portal pmmementos.gov.in and it has one section that lists items under the head 'Most Participated Auction'.

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Boxing Worlds: Tough challenge for Nikhat, Lovlina

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain will look to find their footing in new weight categories with the 2024 Paris Olympic Games approaching.

Speaker to meet party heads before LS session

Speaker to meet party heads before LS session

Rediff.com8 Nov 2010

In order to ensure that the Lok Sabha is run smoothly during the winter session which will commence from Tuesday, Speaker Meira Kumar will meet leaders of all parties in the Lok Sabha at 0930 hrs on Tuesday in the Speaker's committee room in Parliament house.

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Mirabai lifts Indian spirits with Tokyo silver but weightlifting faces uncertain Olympic future

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

Chanu ended India's over two-decade-long wait for a weightlifting medal at the Olympics.

CHOGM participation: PM to decide after considering factors

CHOGM participation: PM to decide after considering factors

Rediff.com14 Oct 2013

Breaking his silence over India's participation in the Commonwealth Heads of Government meeting scheduled at Colombo next month, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh said a decision would be taken only after considering all relevant factors, including sentiments of Tamil people.

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

ICC chairmanship not in my hands: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

In a 16-member board, the candidate needs just nine votes from the directors to get elected.

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Modi's intervention welcome, Putin listens to him: UK

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

"Prime Minister Modi has a powerful, influential voice on the world stage. We know the Russian leadership respects India's voice and position on the world stage. I think Prime Minister Modi's intervention is very, very welcome. And we really hope that Vladimir Putin listens to those voices who are calling for peace and for de-escalation. So we very much welcome Prime Minister Modi's intervention," Cleverly told PTI in an interview.

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Athletics Worlds: Neeraj looks to break new ground

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

Chopra threw a personal best 89.30m at last month's Paavo Nurmi Games before improving it to 89.94m at the Stockholm Diamond League.

Satwik-Chirag beaten in semis; win maiden World Championships bronze

Satwik-Chirag beaten in semis; win maiden World Championships bronze

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty capped off a memorable campaign at the World Badminton Championships, signing-off with a historic bronze medal in the men's doubles competition after going down narrowly to Malaysia's Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semi-finals, in Tokyo, on Saturday.

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Chinese delegation banned from Queen's Lying-in-State

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

According to reports, the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping as Head of State of a country with which the UK has diplomatic relations.

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Europa PIX: Manchester United lose to Sociedad, Arsenal win

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Manchester United kicked off their Europa League campaign poorly, losing 0-1 at home to Real Sociedad, while Arsenal's new signing Marquinhos scored in a 2-1 win at FC Zurich on Thursday.

India Open: Sen, Saina knocked out to end home challenge

India Open: Sen, Saina knocked out to end home challenge

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

His backhand blocks and forehand low returns reaped dividends but an alert Gemke managed to grab a four-point cushion at the interval.

Korea Open: Sindhu, Srikanth sail into quarters; Sen out

Korea Open: Sindhu, Srikanth sail into quarters; Sen out

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Sindhu progressed to the quarterfinals with an easy straight-game win over Japan's Aya Ohori

Aiyar heads C'wealth Games apex committee

Aiyar heads C'wealth Games apex committee

Rediff.com24 May 2006

Sports Minister Mani Shankar Aiyar was appointed chairman of the reconstituted Apex Committee for the 2010 Commonwealth Games.

PIX: Sindhu outwits Zhi Yi for Singapore Open crown

PIX: Sindhu outwits Zhi Yi for Singapore Open crown

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

In a hard-fought title round, the Indian double Olympics medallist stayed strong in the key moments to win 21-9, 11-21, 21-15 against the 22-year-old reigning Asian Championships gold medallist.

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Here's what went wrong for Indian women at T20 WC

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Regular knock out defeats at global events gives rise to serious questions

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

British Indian ex-minister Alok Sharma knighted; 30 more PIOs to be honoured

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Sharma was the president of the conference, the first since the Paris Agreement of COP21 that expected parties to make enhanced commitments towards mitigating climate change.

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

'Chief mouser' Palmerston retires as UK's top diplomatic cat

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Lord Palmerston, famed for regular territorial tiffs with neighbouring Downing Street mouse-catcher Larry, will see out his retirement in the English countryside, where he has been spending lockdown already at the home of a member of Foreign Office staff.