News for 'Egypt'

Tata Comm expands service to Egypt

Tata Comm expands service to Egypt

Rediff.com14 Apr 2008

Tata Communications said it has signed a partnership agreement with TE Data SAE for expanding its global VPN services to Egypt. TE Data SAE is a subsidiary of Telecom Egypt and is a leading P-based data communications carrier. Both the companies have interconnected their respective infrastructures, thus setting up multiple, network-to-network interconnection (NNI) points that would connect Tata Communications' European & Indian network hubs with TE Data's facilities in Egypt.

FIFA WC: Russia keep Salah in check and catch Egypt napping for win

FIFA WC: Russia keep Salah in check and catch Egypt napping for win

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Egypt's talisman scored a consolation penalty as he started his first World Cup game in Group A after recovering from the injury suffered in last month's Champions League final but made little other impact in a match his side needed to win.

US promises $150 million for Egypt

US promises $150 million for Egypt

Rediff.com18 Feb 2011

United States has announced $150 million in aid to Egypt in support of its transition process towards democracy following the ouster of President Hosni Mubarak. The Obama administration is also dispatching William Burns, the undersecretary of state for political affairs, and David Lipton, a senior White House adviser on international economics, to Egypt next week to talk with the interim military government on issues related to transition.

Hamas not letting civilians flee Gaza: Israeli troops

Hamas not letting civilians flee Gaza: Israeli troops

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

The Israel Defence Force (IDF) on Sunday alleged that the terror group Hamas is blocking the evacuation of civilians in the Gaza Strip ahead of the possible ground offensive by Israel after the deadly attacks on October 7.

Egypt reevaluating ties with Turkey over Erdogan's comments

Egypt reevaluating ties with Turkey over Erdogan's comments

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

Egypt has taken strong objection to Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's comments that "Rabaa sign" adopted by the supporters of deposed President Mohamed Morsi is a symbol of denouncing injustice.

PICS: Russia on brink of last 16 berth after beating Egypt

PICS: Russia on brink of last 16 berth after beating Egypt

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Hosts Russia virtually sealed a place in the second round of the FIFA World Cup after a 3-1 victory over Egypt on Tuesday. The victory took them to top the of Group A with six points from two games.

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

EgyptAir plane from Paris to Cairo crashes; terror motive suspected

Rediff.com19 May 2016

The plane was last detected in the skies over Greece, about 40 minutes from Athens, according to Sky News Arabia.

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Chess Olympiad: Indian men beat Egypt; Women hold Georgia

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

In the women section being held alongside, Indian women played out a hard-fought draw against experienced Georgia 1 team. All the games were drawn.

It is a WAR out there in Egypt

It is a WAR out there in Egypt

Rediff.com22 Aug 2013

More than a month after the unceremonious ouster of President Morsi, Egypt continues to burn with rage and throb with grief. We bring you some of the most poignant images from Egypt's season of discontent...

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

India can play pivotal role in ending Gaza violence: Iran envoy

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

He said that as India aspires to become the voice of the Global South, it cannot be discussed without discussing the problems of people in Palestine.

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

PIX: Russia parties after Egypt win puts them near World Cup knockouts

Rediff.com20 Jun 2018

Russia is the lowest FIFA ranked side at the event, but two games in they are top of their group with six points and are poised to qualify for the next stage.

Egypt: What next after the revolution?

Egypt: What next after the revolution?

Rediff.com15 Feb 2011

Egypt is relieved that Hosni Mubarak has gone and as the military takes up the mammoth task of heralding democracy, for the first time ever Egypt is normal, writes Ajit Sahi.

Google executive goes missing in Egypt

Google executive goes missing in Egypt

Rediff.com2 Feb 2011

Wael Ghonim has not been seen since late Thursday evening in central Cairo.

OVL strikes oil in Egypt

OVL strikes oil in Egypt

Rediff.com5 Apr 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corp, and its partner IPR Red Sea Inc have made a significant oil discovery in offshore Egypt.

Short circuit caused Kuwait fire; 1 more Indian dead, toll 46

Short circuit caused Kuwait fire; 1 more Indian dead, toll 46

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The death toll of Indians killed in the massive fire in Kuwait has risen to 46 with one more person succumbing to injuries as authorities said that an electrical short circuit in the room of the guard on the ground floor of the building caused the blaze that killed 50 people.

Egypt's Salah still doubtful for FIFA World Cup opener against Uruguay

Egypt's Salah still doubtful for FIFA World Cup opener against Uruguay

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

'He is gradually getting better. However, I cannot confirm today that he will play in the first match'

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Israeli Army Searches For Hamas Terrorists

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

Armoured vehicles of the Israel Defense Forces are seen during their ground operations at a location given as Gaza.

GOOD NEWS! Salah fit to play Egypt's World Cup opener against Uruguay

GOOD NEWS! Salah fit to play Egypt's World Cup opener against Uruguay

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

"I can almost assure you 100 percent that he will play, save unforeseen circumstances at the very last minute," Cuper told a news conference ahead of Friday's Group A match.

World leaders ask Egypt military to quickly restore democracy

World leaders ask Egypt military to quickly restore democracy

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Expressing concern over recent course of events in Egypt that saw ouster of Mohammed Morsi, the United States has asked the country's military to hand over powers to a democratically elected government as soon as possible.

Egypt court suspends parliamentary elections

Egypt court suspends parliamentary elections

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

An Egyptian court on Monday overturned President Muhammed Mursi's decree that had called for parliamentary elections from April 22, questioning its constitutionality, a ruling that may deepen the political crisis in the polarised country.

African Nations Cup: Egypt in last eight

African Nations Cup: Egypt in last eight

Rediff.com17 Jan 2010

Egypt continued their quest for an unprecedented third straight African Nations Cup when they reached the quarter-finals on Saturday with a 2-0 win over Mozambique as Nigeria revived their hopes of progressing. The win left six times champions Egypt top of Group C with six points from two games as second-placed Nigeria looked set to join them into the last eight after scraping past Benin 1-0.

Gazans flee after Israel warning, Indian woman among them

Gazans flee after Israel warning, Indian woman among them

Rediff.com14 Oct 2023

An Indian woman and her family living in Gaza have left her home and are waiting for safe passage near the coastal strip's southern border with Egypt after Israel ordered some 1.1 million Palestinians on Friday to evacuate northern Gaza and head to the southern part of the besieged territory.

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

15 Times Bollywood Mixed Songs, Sightseeing

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

As the spirit of summer holiday takes over , here's looking at 15 Hindi songs whose tourist-y picturisation transported us into a feast of sights and sceneries on silver screen.

Egypt win African Nations Cup

Egypt win African Nations Cup

Rediff.com11 Feb 2006

To get Telangana, activists plan a trip to Egypt

To get Telangana, activists plan a trip to Egypt

Rediff.com3 Aug 2012

Members of the Telangana movement's Joint Action Committee will soon embark on a journey to Egypt to pick up a few lessons on how to conduct a successful agitation. A massive rebellion in Egypt had ended the autocratic regime of Hosni Mubarak and forced him to step down after decades of misrule.

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.

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.

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Modi, Egyptian Prez discuss 'concerns' over Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

'We share concerns regarding terrorism, violence and loss of civilian lives. We agree on the need for early restoration of peace and stability and facilitating humanitarian assistance'

PIX: Parineeti Chopra's awesome Egypt holiday

PIX: Parineeti Chopra's awesome Egypt holiday

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Let's tour Egypt with Pari.

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 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.

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.

Blue Moon Lights Up The Sky

Blue Moon Lights Up The Sky

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Sometimes smoke or dust in the air may cause scattered red wavelengths of light to make the Moon appear more blue than usual.

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.'

Sonam Maskar wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Sonam Maskar wins silver on ISSF World Cup debut

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

Debutant Sonam Maskar bagged a silver medal for India in the women's 10m air rifle event of the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in Cairo.

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.