News for 'Gold Coast'

Boycotting 2022 CWG not the solution: Sports Minister

Boycotting 2022 CWG not the solution: Sports Minister

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The Indian Olympic Association suggested a boycott of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games over shooting's exclusion from the Games.

Haneef had links with radicals: Report

Haneef had links with radicals: Report

Rediff.com2 Aug 2007

However, it's understood the intelligence does not contain information about a terrorist attack in Australia and only believes Haneef to be on the outer edge of a large group of like-minded people.

Aus hospital ousts Haneef's associate

Aus hospital ousts Haneef's associate

Rediff.com31 Jul 2007

The Courier-Mail newspaper reported Ali had been suspended after it was discovered his resume included up to 12 months of hospital work in India that he never performed.

Aus police tampered with Haneef's diary

Aus police tampered with Haneef's diary

Rediff.com23 Jul 2007

The revelation came hours after AFP chief Mick Keelty dismissed reports of Haneef's suspected involvement in a plot to attack the Gold Coast's tallest building.

Aus cops slammed for bungling Haneef case

Aus cops slammed for bungling Haneef case

Rediff.com10 Jul 2008

In a formal submission to the John Clarke inquiry, the Queensland Police Service said it did not believe there was enough evidence to charge the 28-year-old Gold Coast doctor, who was forced to spend nearly three weeks in detention, and that it advised the federal police accordingly.

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

CWG 2022: India's track & field medal quest begins

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Avinash Sable, veteran discus thrower Seema Punia and javelin thrower Annu Rani are expected to win medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

CWG 2022: How India fared on Saturday, July 30

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2 at the 2022 Commonwealth Games:

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Missing Ugandan lifter seen donning India track jacket

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

Uganda's chef de mission Aisha Nassanga also had no idea how Ssekitoleko got an India track jacket.

Haneef's family does not want him to go to Aus

Haneef's family does not want him to go to Aus

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

Haneef, who was working in Gold Coast Hospital in Australia, returned to India in July last year after being cleared of terror charges in the botched Glasgow airport suicide attack in the UK. The Australian government withdrew all the charges and restored his visa a few days ago.

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Sports Shorts: India's juniors continue gold rush at Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2018

Vijayveer Sidhu, 16, shot a gold in the 25m standard pistol event for junior men after combining with Rajkanwar Singh Sandhu and Adarsh Singh to claim the team gold on the last day of the ISSF World Championships.

Haneef may have to wait

Haneef may have to wait

Rediff.com6 Sep 2007

Lawyer Peter Russo expressed concern that the Gold Coast hospital where Haneef worked might not be able to hold his job for him due to the delays in returning his visa

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

International Women's Day: Meet these champions!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

As we celebrate International Women's day on March 8, meet the Indian sportswomen who have made the nation proud with their superlative performances in the sporting arena.

Aus minister welcomes Haneef

Aus minister welcomes Haneef

Rediff.com22 Aug 2007

Haneef's lawyers have released the full transcript of a secret second interview with the Australian Police

Haneef's associate wants to leave Australia

Haneef's associate wants to leave Australia

Rediff.com16 Aug 2007

Mohammed Asif Ali, detained in connection with Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef's case, is believed to be trying to leave Australia as early as Thursday.

Haneef's colleague of greater interest to Aus cops

Haneef's colleague of greater interest to Aus cops

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

He is being investigated over possible connections to people with terrorist associations.

Court to decide on Haneef's visa on Aug 21

Court to decide on Haneef's visa on Aug 21

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Andrews had cancelled the visa, saying Haneef had failed the character test provided by immigration laws because he had an association with people suspected of criminal activity, namely his second cousins Sabeel and Kafeel Ahmed.

Aus police charge Haneef with supporting terrorist

Aus police charge Haneef with supporting terrorist

Rediff.com14 Jul 2007

Federal Opposition Leader Kevin Rudd said he is pleased with the way Australian Federal Police handled the case.

Australia sends senior police official to India

Australia sends senior police official to India

Rediff.com10 Jul 2007

"An Australian Federal Police officer has been sent to the home country of Gold Coast-based Dr Haneef," Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock said.

Spotted: Chiranjeevi in Australia

Spotted: Chiranjeevi in Australia

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Reader Rama Krishna caught up with the star in a shopping mall.

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Australia

Spotted: Hrithik Roshan in Australia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

A reader shares this photograph of Hrithik Roshan with us.

Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes on 90 metres

Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes on 90 metres

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Neeraj Chopra has set his eyes at achieving a distance of 90m consistently to enhance his chances of winning a medal at the Olympics.

Haneef wants full clearance from Australia police

Haneef wants full clearance from Australia police

Rediff.com8 Jan 2008

Doctor Mohamed Haneef, wrongly accused of involvement in the failed United Kingdom bombing plot, was awaiting a full clearance from the Australian police before coming back to the country, his lawyer has said. "They're really the ones holding the whole matter up because of the suspicion that they've created by saying things like he (Haneef) is still under investigation," said Peter Russo.

Manika ruled supreme in memorable year for Indian TT

Manika ruled supreme in memorable year for Indian TT

Rediff.com22 Dec 2018

While Indian table tennis took giant strides in the year, a star too was born with Manika Batra pocketing as many as four medals including two historic gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG

Haneef still in custody, being interrogated

Haneef still in custody, being interrogated

Rediff.com7 Jul 2007

Police have been granted a legal extension to detain the doctor for questioning until 11.30 pm local time Monday night.

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

'Shame' Warne soap opera unending

Rediff.com13 Aug 2003

Aleasha Black has accused the leg spinner of kissing her in an inappropriate manner.

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Neeraj Chopra sets sights on breaking India's track-and-field duck

Rediff.com30 Apr 2018

Track and field success at the Olympics has largely eluded India

Li Na wins comeback event

Li Na wins comeback event

Rediff.com5 Jan 2008

China's Li Na celebrated her comeback from injury with a 4-6 6-3 6-4 triumph over Victoria Azarenka of Belarus to win the Australian Hardcourt Championships in Gold Coast on Saturday.

Haneef may return to work in Australia: Lawyer

Haneef may return to work in Australia: Lawyer

Rediff.com23 Dec 2007

Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was wrongly accused of links to the failed UK terror plot, may try to re-register in Australia and apply for a job at Queensland's Gold Coast Hospital, his lawyer has said.

Should India boycott 2022 CWG over exclusion of shooting event?

Should India boycott 2022 CWG over exclusion of shooting event?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2018

The Birmingham Organising Committee has decided to exclude shooting from the 2022 Games, citing logistical issues.

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Meet India's medal hopes at 2018 Asian Games

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

India's 572 athletes hope to return home with an overflowing treasure chest of medals.

September just got scorching hot!

September just got scorching hot!

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

Meet Yana Vozh, Maxim's Australian Swimwear Model of the Year 2018.

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Lovlina targets bigger goals, says CWG 'not important'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

'CWG was not that important to me as my main target is Paris'

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Starc, Lyon rested for T20s against India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Australia meet South Africa in a one-off T20 match on the Gold Coast on November 17, before three T20s against India starting in Brisbane on November 21.

PM Modi hails weightlifters Sanjita Chanu, Lather

PM Modi hails weightlifters Sanjita Chanu, Lather

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

Narendra Modi on Friday heaped praises on weightlifters Sanjita Chanu and Deepak Lather after the two made the country proud by clinching gold and bronze, respectively, at the ongoing 2018 Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast, Australia.

Defending champs Pallikal-Chinappa settle for women's doubles silver

Defending champs Pallikal-Chinappa settle for women's doubles silver

Rediff.com15 Apr 2018

India ended their Commonwealth Games campaign in squash with two silver medals after Dipika Pallikal and Joshna Chinappa went down fighting in the women's doubles final, in Gold Coast, on Sunday.

Hingis beaten in comeback tournament

Hingis beaten in comeback tournament

Rediff.com6 Jan 2006

Former world number one Martina Hingis' first comeback tournament ended in the semi-finals when she was beaten by fourth seed Flavia Pennetta 1-6, 7-6, 6-2 at the Australian hardcourt championships on Friday.

Safina sees off Krajicek in Paris

Safina sees off Krajicek in Paris

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Dinara Safina entered the Paris Open second round with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Michaella Krajicek.

Hingis surges into Tokyo quarters

Hingis surges into Tokyo quarters

Rediff.com31 Jan 2007

Also entering the last eight of the Pan Pacific Open were Asian stars Li Na and Jie Zheng.