News for 'Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium'

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium to be revamped as Sports City

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The iconic Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi will be "dismantled" to create a Sports City that will cater to all major disciplines and include lodging facility for athletes.

Sports Authority of India Canteen Shuts Down Amidst LPG Supply Concerns and Pricing Disputes

Sports Authority of India Canteen Shuts Down Amidst LPG Supply Concerns and Pricing Disputes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters in Delhi has suspended operations due to a vendor complaint about LPG supply shortages, though sources suggest pricing disputes are also a factor. This closure primarily affects staff, as athletes' meals are provided separately.

Sports Authority of India Canteen Shuts Down Amidst Pricing Disputes

Sports Authority of India Canteen Shuts Down Amidst Pricing Disputes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters in Delhi has suspended operations, with the vendor citing LPG supply shortages, while sources suggest pricing disputes are the real issue.

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Singapore snuff out India's AFC Asia Cup hopes

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

India fail to qualify for 2027 AFC Asian Cup after 1-2 loss to Singapore

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Mohun Bagan kick-off ISL season with win over Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated Kerala Blasters 2-0 in the opening match of the Indian Super League season.

Chefs de mission happier than before: Kalmadi

Chefs de mission happier than before: Kalmadi

Rediff.com23 Sep 2010

In the eye of a storm over the shoddy state of the Commonwealth Games Village, Organising Committee chairman Suresh Kalmadi finally broke his silence on Thursday saying that the international chefs de mission are much "happier than before" with the state of affairs.

Aus TV channel sting totally bogus: Delhi Police

Aus TV channel sting totally bogus: Delhi Police

Rediff.com22 Sep 2010

The Delhi Police on Tuesday termed as "totally bogus, motivated and deliberately planted" a sting operation carried out by an Australian television channel claiming that there was a security breach at the main Commonwealth Games venue of Jawahar Lal Nehru stadium.

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Indian para athletes set sights on global glory

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Some of the globe's best para athletes, including blade runners, prosthetic jumpers and wheelchair-bound competitors, will showcase their awe-inspiring grit and resilience on the sporting field when the biggest ever World Para Athletics Championships begins in New Delhi on Saturday.

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bulgaria's Ruzhdi claimed his sixth successive gold medal in the men's shot put F55 competition with a world record throw in the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

NEUFC beat Shillong Lajong, enter Durand Cup final

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Notice for ticket holders ahead of Durand Cup semis Kolkata

Shocking PHOTOS! Para-athletes face official apathy

Shocking PHOTOS! Para-athletes face official apathy

Rediff.com22 Mar 2015

Differently-abled sportspersons participating in the 15th National Para-Athletics Championships have been put up at unfurnished and unhygienic accommodations.

Tendulkar names his ISL football team 'Kerala Blasters'

Tendulkar names his ISL football team 'Kerala Blasters'

Rediff.com27 May 2014

The Indian cricket legend said though he grew up playing cricket, not many know that he enjoys other sports as well.

ISL semi-final: Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa in first leg

ISL semi-final: Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa in first leg

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Delhi Dynamos beat FC Goa 1-0 to win the first leg of the Indian Super League semi-final in New Delhi on Friday.

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

Balbir's search for missing memorabilia remains incomplete

Rediff.com25 May 2020

In 1985, Balbir Singh Sr had donated his medals and memorabilia to the then SAI Secretary on being told that they would be displayed in a show window at the then proposed National Sports Museum.

Angry people are running India; Clean India a photo-op: Rahul

Angry people are running India; Clean India a photo-op: Rahul

Rediff.com13 Nov 2014

Taking a jibe at the Narendra Modi government over its 'Clean India Mission', Congress vice-president Rahul Gandhi on Thursday alleged that angry people are running the nation.

Indian football round-up: Chennai City beat Arrows 4-1 in I-League opener

Indian football round-up: Chennai City beat Arrows 4-1 in I-League opener

Rediff.com27 Oct 2018

Pedro scored in the 31st, 49th and 64th minutes while Romario Jesuraj got the other goal for Chennai in the 76th minute.

Under-17 World Cup: 'Loss of concentration after equaliser cost India match'

Under-17 World Cup: 'Loss of concentration after equaliser cost India match'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

'I am very proud of these Indian players. They have shown that India can compete against the best in the world. They have a fantastic future'

Kejriwal cannot drag me into DDCA row; left it 2013: Jaitley

Kejriwal cannot drag me into DDCA row; left it 2013: Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

Hitting back at Arvind Kejriwal over the DDCA row, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley on Thursday accused him of spreading "false propaganda", saying he seems to believe in untruth and defamation and delivers a language that borders on hysteria.

Mehbooba: Gun offer no solutions, count on Modi to rectify 'mistakes'

Mehbooba: Gun offer no solutions, count on Modi to rectify 'mistakes'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

In her maiden Independence Day address as Chief Minister, Mehbooba made an emotional appeal to the youth indulging in violence, telling them not to be misled by the "vested interests" who want to keep Kashmir burning, and prevent the beautiful valley from turning into another Syria or Afghanistan.

PHOTOS: States celebrate Independence Day with fervour

PHOTOS: States celebrate Independence Day with fervour

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Glimpses of I-Day celebrations across India.