News for 'Egypt'

Egypt win African Nations Cup

Egypt win African Nations Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

Modi And The Sphinx

Modi And The Sphinx

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

During his hectic visit to Egypt, Narendra D Modi found time to visit the Great Pyramid of Giza on Sunday, June 25, 2023.

Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record

Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 3-0 to join champions Egypt in the knockout phase of the African Nations Cup from Group C on Wednesday.

PIX: Parineeti Chopra's awesome Egypt holiday

PIX: Parineeti Chopra's awesome Egypt holiday

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Let's tour Egypt with Pari.

IT cos extend reach in Egypt

IT cos extend reach in Egypt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2009

Indian companies are also actively participating with the Egyptian government in training university graduates to acquire the proper set of skills needed to work in the BPO industry. Egypt has already added new curriculums across six of its universities to produce job-ready graduates.

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Anuradha Devi wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Rediff.com27 Jan 2024

Debutant Anuradha Devi won a silver medal in the women's 10m air pistol event behind Rio Olympic champion Anna Korakakki of Greece at the ISSF World Cup in Cairo, Egypt.

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Paris Olympic 2024 Games Schedule

Rediff.com25 Jul 2024

With a jam-packed schedule brimming with both legendary athletes and captivating storylines, Paris 2024 promises unforgettable moments.

Thousands of Israeli troops ordered to capture Gaza

Thousands of Israeli troops ordered to capture Gaza

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Israeli military has begun preparations to attack the Gaza Strip soon with tens of thousands of soldiers ordered to capture Gaza City and destroy the current leadership of Hamas, The New York Times reported on Sunday.

Egypt returns to centre stage

Egypt returns to centre stage

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

Events around the Gaza flare-up reveal that Iran is ceding space to a resurgent Egypt under President Morsi, says Claude Smadja

From battle to ballot: Egypt's graffiti revolution

From battle to ballot: Egypt's graffiti revolution

Rediff.com28 May 2012

Rediff.com brings you Egypt's graffiti revolution, where clearly the pictures speak louder than words.

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

India, Egypt to step up defence ties, fight crime together

Rediff.com2 Sep 2016

The two countries also decided to expand trade and commercial ties holding that there are opportunities to exploit untapped economic potential in the two countries.

25 killed in bomb blast at Egypt's main Coptic cathedral

25 killed in bomb blast at Egypt's main Coptic cathedral

Rediff.com11 Dec 2016

The explosion took place at St Mark's Cathedral, main Coptic Christian cathedral, in Abbassyia district of central Cairo around 10:00 am when the prayers were on, according to a statement by the ministry of health.

India to face Egypt first

India to face Egypt first

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

The Indian hockey team will start their defense of the Junior World Cup against Egypt.

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Submarine deployed to find crashed jet's black boxes: Egypt PM

Rediff.com22 May 2016

Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Sunday said a submarine was deployed to locate the black boxes of doomed EgyptAir plane.

PDP compares Kashmir with Egypt, NC hits back

PDP compares Kashmir with Egypt, NC hits back

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Drawing parallels between mass protests in Egypt and the summer unrest in Kashmir, People's Democratic Party president Mehbooba Mufti on Saturday stated, "Global developments have always had an impact on Kashmir". The PDP president said, "People of Egypt fought for democracy while the people in Kashmir were fighting in spite of democracy'. The NC expressed 'anguish and dismay on the opposition PDP equating the Egypt uprising with last year's summer unrest in Kashmir.'

BRICS doubles in size with 5 new members; Putin hints at further expansion

BRICS doubles in size with 5 new members; Putin hints at further expansion

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

In August, the top BRICS leaders at the grouping's summit in Johannesburg approved a proposal to admit six countries, including Argentina, into the bloc with effect from January 1.

Attacks on scribes unacceptable: Obama tells Egypt

Attacks on scribes unacceptable: Obama tells Egypt

Rediff.com5 Feb 2011

Asserting that attacks on journalists, human rights activists and protesters in Egypt are 'unacceptable', United States President Barack Obama has said that his administration is closely monitoring the situation in the country."In recent days we've seen violence and harassment erupt on the streets of Egypt that violates human rights, universal values and international norms. So we are sending a strong and unequivocal message," Obama said.

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Sonakshi Feels 'Bus Ho Gaya'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Athiya has a question... Preity is in Machu Picchu... Dia at a global summit...

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Pak PM bans New Year celebrations, here's why

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Pakistan caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Thursday announced a ban on the New Year celebration in the country to express solidarity with the People in Gaza.

Detention of scribes shocking, India tells Egypt

Detention of scribes shocking, India tells Egypt

Rediff.com3 Feb 2011

Amid the political turmoil and chaos in Egypt, foreign journalists have become targets of rampaging mobs, mostly aligned with embattled President Hosni Mubarak. Journalists became targets, beaten, bloodied, harassed and detained by raging men, most in some way aligned with Mubarak, CNN, ABC News and other media outlets reported.

India too good for Egypt

India too good for Egypt

Rediff.com23 Oct 2003

Prabhjot Singh and Gagan Ajit Singh scored a brace each in a 5-1 victory in the men's hockey tournament at the Afro Asian Games.

Egypt, Cameroon in African Cup final

Egypt, Cameroon in African Cup final

Rediff.com8 Feb 2008

Egypt ended Ivorian dreams with a 4-1 win in Kumasi while hosts Ghana suffered a heart-breaking 1-0 loss to Cameroon.

Egypt's transition must begin now, says Obama

Egypt's transition must begin now, says Obama

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

United States President Barack Obama called for immediate beginning of an orderly transition in Egypt, which has witnessed massive protests seeking the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak.

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

EgyptAir crash: Authorities say they have found plane wreckage

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Based on the wreckage locations; The search team and investigators onboard of the vessel will draw a map for the wreckage distribution spots, it added.

Islamic leadership may not solve Egypt's woes

Islamic leadership may not solve Egypt's woes

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

The dominant version of Islam that informed Egypt's revival seemed to be harsh, fun-less and punitive, and, at the same time, thoroughly incapable of providing a progressive alternative to Mubarak's regime, says Yoginder Sikand

'US for transition to democracy in Egypt'

'US for transition to democracy in Egypt'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2011

Amid reports that Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak may be ready to step down, US President Barack Obama said a moment of transformation is talking place in Egypt and America will continue to do everything to support an orderly and genuine transition to democracy in the country.

Egypt hope to outwit Cameroon again

Egypt hope to outwit Cameroon again

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Holders Egypt are hoping their South American playing style will bring them success in the African Nations Cup final against Cameroon tomorrow. Most of Egypt's squad are home-based players but their free-flowing passing game has been lethal and they are confident of beating Cameroon again after winning in the 1998 final.

History will repeat itself, says Egypt

History will repeat itself, says Egypt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2008

Champions Egypt are confident of pulling off a second African Nations Cup win over Cameroon when they meet in tomorrow's final, assistant coach Shawky Gharib said.

Egypt players sacrifice cow in training

Egypt players sacrifice cow in training

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Egypt's players sacrificed a cow during a training session to bring them luck at the African Nations Cup.

Here's why Egypt must not be too dependent on Salah...

Here's why Egypt must not be too dependent on Salah...

Rediff.com6 Jun 2018

Egypt are hopeful Mohamed Salah will be available for the start of their World Cup campaign in Russia but the team must find a way to avoid depending too much on the striker, coach Hector Cuper has said.

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Second black box of crashed EgyptAir Flight 804 found

Rediff.com17 Jun 2016

On Thursday, the cockpit voice recorder for EgyptAir Flight 804 was found in a damaged condition, an Egyptian investigative committee said after the wreckage of the ill-fated plane was recovered on Wednesday.

Where Bollywood Celebrated New Year's Eve

Where Bollywood Celebrated New Year's Eve

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Film folk celebrated 2024's arrival in different parts of the world.

US halts delivery of major arms systems to Egypt

US halts delivery of major arms systems to Egypt

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Disappointed over the Egyptian military's deadly crackdown on protesters, the United States has temporarily frozen some of its military aid to Egypt, including deliveries of tanks, F-16 aircraft and missiles as well as $260 million in cash.

Egypt prez poll results postponed till next week

Egypt prez poll results postponed till next week

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The political scene in Egypt continues to bubble as the announcement of the results of the presidential elections were postponed till early next week, with the authorities saying it needed more time to examine the complaints after both candidates declared victory.

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

How Long Will Israelis, Palestinians Weep?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2023

Scenes of death and destruction from Gaza and Israel.

Vociferous anti-Mursi protests sweep Egypt

Vociferous anti-Mursi protests sweep Egypt

Rediff.com30 Jun 2013

Egypt was on the edge on Sunday as protest rallies demanding Mohammed Mursi's ouster and early elections kicked off across the deeply polarised country on the first anniversary of his presidency, raising fears of an escalation in violence.

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

Swaraj identifies three pillars for deeper ties with Egypt

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj, who held extensive talks with Egyptian leadership on Monday, proposed to step up exchange of information and coordination to combat terrorism, both at the regional as well as global level

Italy replaces Egypt in Olympic hockey qualifiers in India

Italy replaces Egypt in Olympic hockey qualifiers in India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2011

Italy has replaced Egypt in the men's London Olympics qualifying hockey tournament, to be held here in February next year.

Egypt begins work on Constitution; Islamists protest

Egypt begins work on Constitution; Islamists protest

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

A 10-member panel to amend Egypt's Constitution met for the first time on Sunday amid political turmoil over the ouster of President Mohammed Morsi and rebuffed claims that it has devised ready-made amendments.

Egypt overcome Belarus to enter men's football QF

Egypt overcome Belarus to enter men's football QF

Rediff.com1 Aug 2012

Egypt, who endured a torrid start to the competition when they trailed Brazil 3-0 in their opening match, completed a remarkable recovery by reaching the men's football quarter-finals at the Olympics with a 3-1 win over Belarus on Wednesday. Gold medal favourites Brazil completed their perfect run of three straight wins when they beat New Zealand 3-0 at St James' Park in Newcastle.