News for 'Jakarta'

After 8 month ban Wei denied world championship wildcard

After 8 month ban Wei denied world championship wildcard

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) have opted against giving twice Olympic silver medallist Lee Chong Wei a wildcard for the world championship, leaving Malaysia in an awkward selection position.

Asia, Africa do not have a voice in UN: PM

Asia, Africa do not have a voice in UN: PM

Rediff.com23 Apr 2005

"Democratisation of the United Nations must be a fundamental plank of our strategic partnership," Singh told leaders from over 100 countries in Jakarta attending the Asia Africa Summit and the Golden Jubilee of the Bandung Conference.

Japan PM apologies for WWII errors

Japan PM apologies for WWII errors

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

The public apology is an attempt to stem the blazing row with China over a textbook which Beijing says glosses over Japan's wartime atrocities.

Australia threaten to boycott Champions Trophy

Australia threaten to boycott Champions Trophy

Rediff.com14 Sep 2004

Hockey Australia officials are worried about the safety of their players in Pakistan.

Bali bombings timeline

Bali bombings timeline

Rediff.com2 Oct 2005

Chronology of major terror attacks in Indonesia dating back to 2000

Asian Para Games: 11 medals for India, javelin thrower Sandeep smashes world record

Asian Para Games: 11 medals for India, javelin thrower Sandeep smashes world record

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Sandeep Chaudhary claimed the top honours with a best throw of 60.01m, which he managed in his third attempt.

Wary of mischief, Mirabai requests IWF for CCTV in room

Wary of mischief, Mirabai requests IWF for CCTV in room

Rediff.com28 May 2018

Mirabai has been subjected to an astonishing 45 dope tests in the last four years but has come out clean each time.

Karun storms to victory

Karun storms to victory

Rediff.com24 Jul 2006

Karun Chandhok scored his second victory in Round 5 of the Formula Renault V6 series at the Sentul race track in Jakarta.

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Football Briefs: Former CSKA Sofia winger Nelson joins Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Saina settles for silver, loses to nemesis Marin at World Badminton Championships

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Marin retained the world title with a 21-16, 21-19 win over the Indian ace.

Kamal Nath to raise agro issues at G-33 meet

Kamal Nath to raise agro issues at G-33 meet

Rediff.com10 Jun 2005

India is likely to go offensive on some of the contentious agriculture issues at the G-33 ministerial meeting in Jakarta where developing countries will firm up their stand for the ongoing WTO negotiations.

AirAsia to offer 2 million free tickets

AirAsia to offer 2 million free tickets

Rediff.com7 Dec 2005

Malaysia's popular no-frills airline, AirAsia, has said it will give away two million free seats to mark its fourth anniversary, a media report said in Kuala Lumpur.

Indonesia spares Gurdip Singh from firing squad... for now

Indonesia spares Gurdip Singh from firing squad... for now

Rediff.com29 Jul 2016

It was not clear why the Indian was not executed while four other convicts were put to death by the firing squad.

Website sparks scare; US shuts Indonesia missions

Website sparks scare; US shuts Indonesia missions

Rediff.com27 May 2005

The United States closed diplomatic missions across Indonesia a day after a website offered chilling instructions on how to attack a US embassy with rocket launchers or a suicide bomb.

China blank Danes to win Thomas Cup

China blank Danes to win Thomas Cup

Rediff.com7 May 2006

World number one Lin Dan battled past Peter Gade as China whitewashed Denmark 3-0 to retain the Thomas Cup on Sunday

SBI buys Indonesian bank for $6 mn

SBI buys Indonesian bank for $6 mn

Rediff.com8 Nov 2005

King Gyanendra lifts emergency

King Gyanendra lifts emergency

Rediff.com30 Apr 2005

India to resume military aid to Nepal

India to resume military aid to Nepal

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Analysts in New Delhi said the move was expected, given China and Pakistan's offer to sell arms to Nepal days after India suspended military assistance.

PM ready to meet Hurriyat leaders

PM ready to meet Hurriyat leaders

Rediff.com22 Apr 2005

Wiratchant grabs lead in Indonesia Open

Wiratchant grabs lead in Indonesia Open

Rediff.com25 Mar 2005

Overnight joint leaders Atwal and Irishman Michael Hoey were 10-under for the tournament through 13 and nine holes respectively on the second day of the Indonesia Open.

'I'd have won gold had I been a little taller'

'I'd have won gold had I been a little taller'

Rediff.com7 Sep 2018

'I could not believe that the prime minister knew me.'

Indonesian jetliner crashes, 141 feared dead

Indonesian jetliner crashes, 141 feared dead

Rediff.com5 Sep 2005

An Indonesian jetliner crashed into a crowded residential neighborhood in the city of Medan shortly after takeoff on Monday, killing 141 people, some of them on the ground.

Asian Games gold medallist Manjit wants TOP Scheme inclusion

Asian Games gold medallist Manjit wants TOP Scheme inclusion

Rediff.com4 Sep 2018

Asian Games gold medallist Manjit Singh, who doesn't have a regular job, on Tuesday requested the sports ministry to include him in the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme to prepare for the upcoming big events like the 2020 Tokyo Games

Do you know how many matches Sindhu and Saina have lost to Tzu-Ying?

Do you know how many matches Sindhu and Saina have lost to Tzu-Ying?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

Sindhu and compatriot Saina Nehwal have lost 22 matches between them to Tai.

Silver for Indian men's, women's teams in Asiad compound archery

Silver for Indian men's, women's teams in Asiad compound archery

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

India suffered two heart-breaking losses to South Korea in the the men's and women's compound archery finals to settle for a silver each at the Asian Games in Jakarta on Tuesday.

Saina falls yet again to Tai Tzu

Saina falls yet again to Tai Tzu

Rediff.com28 Jan 2018

Saina Nehwal suffered her seventh straight defeat to world No 1 and old nemesis Tai Tzu Ying, going down in the summit clash of the $ 350,000 Indonesia Masters in Jakarta on Sunday.

Unidentified plane over Mumbai triggers panic

Unidentified plane over Mumbai triggers panic

Rediff.com6 Sep 2014

An unidentified aircraft caused a security scare in Mumbai airspace on Saturday after it was spotted by an Etihad Airways flight and reported to the air traffic control, official sources said.

Prakash for reunion of legends

Prakash for reunion of legends

Rediff.com14 Jul 2005

Former Indian badminton ace Prakash Padukone will play in the the Legends Badminton Masters Reunion in Jakarta on Saturday.

Lambasting team mates part of job for India hockey goalie Sreejesh...

Lambasting team mates part of job for India hockey goalie Sreejesh...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

A sore threat is often the price he ends up paying for unleashing his verbal volleys and PR Sreejesh said he had come prepared.

Asiad: India inch closer to semis spot with convincing win over Japan

Asiad: India inch closer to semis spot with convincing win over Japan

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Defending champions India continued their goal-scoring spree and spanked Japan 8-0 to register their third consecutive win in the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Friday.

Asiad: Now Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

Asiad: Now Indian women suffer shock defeat to Iran in kabaddi final

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Iran hurt India's pride in kabaddi yet again as it delivered a second straight knockout punch to the sport's most successful nation in the women's gold medal match of the 18th Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Thursday.

PHOTOS: Wrestler Vinesh bags historic GOLD at Asian Games

PHOTOS: Wrestler Vinesh bags historic GOLD at Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2018

Vinesh Phogat created history by becoming the first Indian woman wrestler to win a gold medal at the Asian Games, brushing aside her rivals with remarkable ease in the 50kg category.

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

India's 10 fastest growing cities; Surat tops

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Besides Surat, which will also be the world's fastest growing city during 2019-35, the other nine cities are Agra, Bengaluru Hyderabad, Nagpur, Tiruppur, Rajkot, Tiruchirappalli, Chennai and Vijayawada.

After Asian Games exit, Sushil down but not out

After Asian Games exit, Sushil down but not out

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

"We can't be overwhelmed by defeats or victories. It won't lead you anywhere," Sushil added.

Sindhu, Srikanth lead India's charge for elusive gold at Asian Games

Sindhu, Srikanth lead India's charge for elusive gold at Asian Games

Rediff.com19 Aug 2018

In-form PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth will look to break new grounds as they spearhead India's charge for an elusive gold at the 18th Asian Games badminton event which begins with the team competitions, in Jakarta, on Sunday.

India's U-turn for a despot

India's U-turn for a despot

Rediff.com5 May 2005