News for 'Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium'

ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

ISL: Noah's late goal sees Kerala Blast past Odisha FC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2025

The Juggernauts made a positive start in the fourth minute, opting for a relatively direct route to surprise the Kerala Blasters defence.

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

PIX: Chhetri scores on return as India trounce Maldives

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

First win for India since Nov 2023 and first under coach Manolo Marquez.

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Queen's Baton Relay to enter India through Wagah

Rediff.com19 Oct 2009

The Queen's Baton Relay for 2010 Commonwealth Games would pass through Kurukshetra, Rohtak and Hisar in Haryana between September 26 and September 30 before reaching its final destination Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi.

Modi lights up Chennai for Khelo India Youth Games

Modi lights up Chennai for Khelo India Youth Games

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The Khelo India Youth Games 2023 scheduled between January 19-31 will have competitions held across four cities- Chennai, Trichy, Madurai and Coimbatore.

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

ISL: Rodriguez powers Bagan past 10-man Punjab FC

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Rodriguez's brace powers Mohun Bagan Super Giant past 10-man Punjab FC

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Kohli's homecoming: Delhi aim to end on a high!

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

This will be Virat Kohli's first Ranji Trophy match in 12 years.

Women's hockey players walk 5km for water

Women's hockey players walk 5km for water

Rediff.com24 Jul 2003

They had to go from the Nehru stadium to the National stadium to fetch water for their daily needs during the camp.

KCA decide to move Ind-Windies ODI to Thiruvananthapuram

KCA decide to move Ind-Windies ODI to Thiruvananthapuram

Rediff.com22 Mar 2018

A decision in this regard was taken by KCA officials after a meeting with Sports minister A C Moideen in Thiruvananthapuram.

ISL: Chennaiyin escape with narrow win

ISL: Chennaiyin escape with narrow win

Rediff.com15 Feb 2025

Chennaiyin FC secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Punjab FC in the Indian Super League, with Daniel Chima Chukwu's late strike proving decisive.

ISL: Miranda's late goal helps Hyderabad hold Goa

ISL: Miranda's late goal helps Hyderabad hold Goa

Rediff.com8 Jan 2025

Hyderabad FC snatched a late point against FC Goa after Allan de Souza Miranda's injury-time equaliser in the Indian Super League match, in which both teams were reduced to 10 men, in Margao, Goa, on Wednesday.

India has already set U-17 World Cup record!

India has already set U-17 World Cup record!

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

India, hosting its first ever FIFA tournament in the U-17 World Cup, will set the record of having the farthest distance between two venues in the event's history.

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Kochi gets FIFA nod to host U-17 football World Cup

Rediff.com19 Oct 2016

The Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on Wednesday became the first Indian city to be officially declared as one of the venues for hosting the 2017 FIFA Under-17 World Cup after it received a green signal from a high-level delegation of football's world body.

ISL match postponed after player tests COVID positive

ISL match postponed after player tests COVID positive

Rediff.com8 Jan 2022

The league will look to reschedule the fixture to a later date, it said.

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Delhi air quality plummets to alarming levels despite curbs

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Delhi's air quality plummeted to alarming levels on Tuesday after 24 days, with many areas witnessing a significant spike in pollution despite the strictest measures, including a ban on construction activities and the entry of trucks into the city, coming into force.

Are preparations for CWG falling apart?

Are preparations for CWG falling apart?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

In a major embarrassment for organisers of the Commonwealth Games, an under-construction foot over-bridge on Tuesday collapsed outside the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the main venue of the Commonwealth Games, injuring 23 labourers.

Paralympics glory beckons for vegetable vendor's son

Paralympics glory beckons for vegetable vendor's son

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Jhandu Kumar, who has polio-affected legs since birth, won a gold medal at the recently-concluded Khelo India Para Games. The powerlifter broke his own National record on March 23 in the men's 72kg category with a lift of 206kg.

Indian Railways' heritage routes likely to be monetised

Indian Railways' heritage routes likely to be monetised

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

The railways heritage lines that are part of the UNESCO-accorded sites list include Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, Nilgiri Mountain Railway, and Kalka Shimla Railway.

New sports minister Rathore gets cracking with stadium visit

New sports minister Rathore gets cracking with stadium visit

Rediff.com6 Sep 2017

Administrators will have to become more receptive to the athletes' needs -- this was Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's message to officials during a surprise visit to check Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium's preparations for the upcoming Under-17 FIFA World Cup

Tendulkar raises Rs 15 lakh for Pulwama martyrs' families

Tendulkar raises Rs 15 lakh for Pulwama martyrs' families

Rediff.com24 Feb 2019

Before the start of each of the four races at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, Tendulkar did 10 push-ups as part of the #KeepMoving Push-up Challenge and urged the runners to join him in the exercise.

CWG: Construction cost of five stadia crossed over Rs 1000 cr

CWG: Construction cost of five stadia crossed over Rs 1000 cr

Rediff.com2 Jan 2011

An RTI reply has revealed that the cost of construction of five Commonwealth Games venues by Central Public Works Department (CPWD) escalated by over Rs 1,110 crore than the original sanctioned amount.

Football friendly: India fall 2-4 after Palestine's late rally

Football friendly: India fall 2-4 after Palestine's late rally

Rediff.com6 Feb 2013

Playing their first International match at home after the Nehru Cup, India suffered a 2-4 defeat against Palestine in a friendly football game at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi on Wednesday.

The army built a new bridge in 5 days

The army built a new bridge in 5 days

Rediff.com14 Jan 2011

On the morning of September 21, Commonwealth Games preparations received a setback. A 95-metre long pedestrian footbridge outside the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium collapsed, injuring 23 workmen. The setback occurred 12 days before the scheduled opening of the Games.

FIFA U-17 Women's WC: Canada-France share spoils

FIFA U-17 Women's WC: Canada-France share spoils

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

In the other group C match in Navi Mumbai, Jone Amezaga's 85th-minute strike saw Spain edge out Colombia by a single goal, in an intensely fought encounter.

Dhoni first Indian captain to score ODI ton vs Aus

Dhoni first Indian captain to score ODI ton vs Aus

Rediff.com29 Oct 2009

Statistical highlights of the second one-day international between India and Australia at the Vidarbha Cricket Association stadium.

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Under fire BCCI president N Srinivasan was booed by a capacity Eden Gardens crowd as his name was announced during the post-match presentation ceremony.

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

IPL: Srinivasan booed by Eden Gardens crowd

Rediff.com27 May 2013

Under fire BCCI president N Srinivasan was booed by a capacity Eden Gardens crowd as his name was announced during the post-match presentation ceremony.

PIX: Abhishek, Ranbir, Yuvraj play football

PIX: Abhishek, Ranbir, Yuvraj play football

Rediff.com1 Apr 2013

Bollywood lost to Indian cricket team in the football match.

IPL CEO to visit Kochi on Dec 16

IPL CEO to visit Kochi on Dec 16

Rediff.com12 Dec 2010

IPL CEO Sundar Raman and Kochi franchisee members are expected to visit the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Kochi on December 16.

We are going to improve with every game: Koevermans

We are going to improve with every game: Koevermans

Rediff.com23 Aug 2012

India's football coach Wim Koevermans was proud of his team's overall performance in the Nehru Cup opener against Syria but said the water-logged turf at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium had a bearing on the match in New Delhi.

PHOTOS: Salman, Katrina light up ISL opening night

PHOTOS: Salman, Katrina light up ISL opening night

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Here are pictures from the glamorous evening...

Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations

Sports Minister satisfied with CWG preparations

Rediff.com26 Oct 2009

Union Sports Minister M S Gill on Monday inspected the 2010 Commonwealth Games venues in New Delhi and expressed satisfaction at the pace of preparation for the quadrennial sporting extravaganza.

Will Delhi Metro turn into a white elephant?

Will Delhi Metro turn into a white elephant?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2010

Dismal ridership figures and eroding profitability could turn this showcase transit project into a white elephant.

Games over, Delhi cops breathe a sigh of relief

Games over, Delhi cops breathe a sigh of relief

Rediff.com15 Oct 2010

Delhi Police Commissioner Y S Dadwal and his eighty thousand strong force, who worked round the clock to ensure fool proof security for the Commonwealth games village and all the stadiums in the capital heaved a sigh of relief as the 19th Commonwealth Games concluded at Jawaharlal Nehru stadium late on Thrusday night.

India mesmerises with a glorious Commonwealth Games opener

India mesmerises with a glorious Commonwealth Games opener

Rediff.com4 Oct 2010

The 19th edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked off with a spectacular opening ceremony at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi, on Sunday.

CWG tennis, cycling venues yet to be cleared

CWG tennis, cycling venues yet to be cleared

Rediff.com5 Sep 2010

With the Commonwealth Games less than a month away, at least two stadia as well as parts of the main sports venue, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, are yet to get completion certificates from civic authorities.

'Bulletproof' Dani Samuels ready for Delhi Games

'Bulletproof' Dani Samuels ready for Delhi Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2010

The chaos and drama around the Delhi Commonwealth Games does not make Australia's world champion discus thrower Dani Samuels jittery as she claims to have seen it elsewhere as well and considers herself tough enough to compete in even leaking stadiums.

Six fail dope tests at Police Athletics

Six fail dope tests at Police Athletics

Rediff.com3 Apr 2012

Six athletes failed dope tests during the 60th All India Police Championships, which was held from March 12 to 15, at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in Delhi, the National Anti Doping Agency said. Six out of the 55 samples collected from the athletes tested positive for prohibited substances notified by the World Anti Doping Agency (WADA).

Services beat Kerala to retain Santosh Trophy title

Services beat Kerala to retain Santosh Trophy title

Rediff.com3 Mar 2013

Services successfully defended their Santosh Trophy title after they defeated the hosts Kerala 4-3 in penalty shootout in the summit clash of the 67th edition of the National Football Championships in Kochi, on Sunday.

What the CWG can learn from the Army

What the CWG can learn from the Army

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

'It is a point for consideration for those in authority that, maybe, the huge national embarrassment caused by the CWG organisers would have been avoided had they planned their work with the same vision, methodology, eye for detail and uncompromising integrity as the army is doing, in delivering the bridge on time.'

Foot over-bridge collapses near CWG venue; 4 hurt

Foot over-bridge collapses near CWG venue; 4 hurt

Rediff.com21 Sep 2010

An under-construction foot over-bridge on Tuesday collapsed near Jawaharlal Nehru stadium, the main venue of the Commonwealth Games, injuring four labourers. Fire department officials said the labourers were putting concrete mix at a portion of the bridge when the incident took place. Two labourers suffered minor injuries while two others with serious injuries were rushed to Safdurjung hospital.