News for 'Kuwait'

Is Wartime A Good Time to Invest?

Is Wartime A Good Time to Invest?

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

'Even now, investors are not bothered about the war but are more concerned whether it will remain localised or not.' 'In case things are contained, markets can stage a bounce back in the next few days.'

Mob ransacks Bangla embassy in Kuwait

Mob ransacks Bangla embassy in Kuwait

Rediff.com25 Apr 2005

Over 1,000 laborers angry over unpaid wages stormed the Bangladesh embassy in Kuwait Sunday, destroying furniture and vehicles.

Vodafone in market pact with Kuwait-based Zain

Vodafone in market pact with Kuwait-based Zain

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Zain, which operates across West Asia and North Africa, provides mobile services to over 41.4 million customers and has commercial presence in eight countries.

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

'Qualifying for the Asian Cup is minimal goal'

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'Marquez is trying to instil his philosophy, and that's going to take time. In every camp, we're getting closer to what he wants from us as a team. With time, training, and the level of coaching he has, I have no doubt we'll be a strong team in the qualifiers.'

Kuwait sets minimum wage for pvt sector

Kuwait sets minimum wage for pvt sector

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Kuwait has decided to set a minimum wage of 60 Kuwait dinars (Rs 9,191.53) for workers in the private sector, the country's social affairs and labour minister has said.

Jet to launch additional flight on Mumbai-Kuwait route

Jet to launch additional flight on Mumbai-Kuwait route

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

These additional flights will complement the daily flight being operated between the two destinations by the airline, according to a press release.

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

PFI wanted to create Islamic movement, start civil war in India: ED

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

The federal agency issued a statement, saying it has attached fresh assets worth more than Rs 35 crore that are "beneficially-owned and controlled" by the PFI "in the name of various trusts, companies and individuals" as part of its ongoing probe against the outfit and entities linked to it.

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Football: India robbed of chance to script history!

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

Qatar rode on a controversial goal to emerge 2-1 winners against India.

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Brazil's FIFA World Cup qualification hanging by a thread

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Brazil shocked and other big upsets at World Cup qualifiers played on Tuesday

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

2 Indians among 26 killed in suicide attack in Kuwait mosque

Rediff.com28 Jun 2015

Both the victims -- Rizwan Husain, 31, and Ibne Abbas, 25, -- were taking part in the prayers when they died.

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Exposure to teams has India prepared for WC qualifiers: Chhetri

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

Chhetri also added that India will rely more on teamwork than individual flair to give a tough fight to their rivals.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Randhir Singh first Indian to be elected as OCA president

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

A five-time Olympic shooter, Randhir Singh was the lone eligible candidate for the OCA president's post.

Kuwait foils Qaeda attack on US base

Kuwait foils Qaeda attack on US base

Rediff.com12 Aug 2009

Kuwait has thwarted a terror attack against United States military base with the arrest of six suspected militants linked to the Al-Qaeda who allegedly planned to attack during the month of Ramadan, the authorities said.

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

How a full-blown Iran-Israel war may hurt India's trade

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

The escalation of conflict in the West Asian region is expected to push already high logistics costs besides hurting trade in sectors such as oil, electronics and agriculture, according to exporters. They said that insurance costs for exports to the countries directly involved in the war could also go up, which will impact Indian exporters' working capital. Think tank Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) stated that the conflict is already hurting India's trade with countries like Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon.

Bill to let Kuwait women vote

Bill to let Kuwait women vote

Rediff.com17 May 2004

The bill passed by Council of ministers which allows women to vote and to stand for election has to be approved by Parliament.

What Will Israel Do Next?

What Will Israel Do Next?

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

In days of smart, networked technology and no shame over collateral damage, what will blow up next -- cars, mobile phones, TV sets, refrigerators? And where?, asks Shyam G Menon.

AFC Cup: Kuwait SC too good for East Bengal

AFC Cup: Kuwait SC too good for East Bengal

Rediff.com2 Oct 2013

A spirited fight back in the second half was not enough for East Bengal as the Indian club went down 2-4 to defending champions Kuwait SC in the first leg semi-final of the AFC Cup football tournament in Kuwait.

Work visa: India hopes to resolve Kuwait impasse

Work visa: India hopes to resolve Kuwait impasse

Rediff.com30 Jan 2008

The Kuwait embassy in New Delhi and the consulate in Mumbai stopped stamping work visas for Indians from December 20 after Indian authorities introduced new employment conditions to protect its nationals working abroad which were rejected by Kuwait.

South Korea crush Kuwait

South Korea crush Kuwait

Rediff.com9 Jun 2005

South Korea powered into their sixth straight World Cup with a crushing 4-0 victory in Kuwait on Wednesday to become the third team to qualify for the finals.

Kuwait Airways cancels 9 India flights

Kuwait Airways cancels 9 India flights

Rediff.com27 Mar 2003

Kuwait Airways said on Thursday that it would suspend nine flights from India and reschedule existing flights to cope with a drastic fall in passenger traffic following the war in Iraq.

Rastogi in Kuwait ITF semis

Rastogi in Kuwait ITF semis

Rediff.com29 May 2008

Karan Rastogi booked a berth in the semi-finals of the US $15,000 ITF tournament in Meshref, Kuwait, on Thursday after his opponent, Navdeep Singh, retired midway through the quarter-final clash. Fifth-seeded Rastogi was leading 6-2, 4-2 when his unseeded compatriot decided to concede the match.

Flights to Kuwait may become cheaper

Flights to Kuwait may become cheaper

Rediff.com26 Mar 2003

Asserting that the situation in Kuwait was "absolutely normal" despite the ongoing US-led war in Iraq, civil aviation secretary K Roy Paul hinted on Wednesday a reduction in fares of flights from and to India

Kuwait hopes to end flight row with India

Kuwait hopes to end flight row with India

Rediff.com28 Jun 2007

Kuwait has expressed optimism that the row over a possible ban on landing of state-owned Indian airliners in its capital will be resolved amicably as the two countries prepare to hold talks on the issue.

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Stalwart Chhetri reveals post-retirement plans

Rediff.com17 May 2024

'Virat Kohli is very close to me, understands me'

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Bhubaneswar, Guwahati to host two FIFA WC qualifiers

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The hosts for India's home leg against Kuwait on June 6 next year will be confirmed at a later date.

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

PIX: Time draws close for Chhetri's final hurrah

Rediff.com30 May 2024

Chhetri, who has scored 94 goals from 150 international appearances and the other 26 around him will now continue their training camp in Kolkata, where they will have their first on-field training session on Thursday, May 30.

Al Kuwait beat Mohun Bagan

Al Kuwait beat Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com7 Apr 2009

Mohun Bagan failed to convert the chances that came their way and Al Kuwait SC rode on a Samer JAS Almartah strike to register a 1-0 victory in the Group D AFC Cup match at Howrah Municipal Corporation Stadium in Kolkata on Tuesday. Bagan clearly dominated the first-half with better ball possession but the visitors were quick to acclimatize to the hot and sultry conditions and score the all-important goal through Almartah in the 61st minute.

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Minorities account for bulk of India's emigrant population

Minorities account for bulk of India's emigrant population

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

'Christians, for example, make up 2 per cent of India's population but an estimated 16 per cent of those who were born in India now reside elsewhere,' said Pew.

First Look: Kuwait's 1st female minister

First Look: Kuwait's 1st female minister

Rediff.com21 Jun 2005

First Look: Kuwaiti's first female minister

Asia Olympic Shotgun qualifiers: Raiza-Gurjoat pair wins bronze

Asia Olympic Shotgun qualifiers: Raiza-Gurjoat pair wins bronze

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Young Raiza Dhillon, who had secured a Paris Olympics quota for India, partnered with Gurjoat Khangura to clinch a bronze in the skeet mixed team event and pick up her third medal of the Asia Olympic Qualification Shotgun competition in Kuwait City on Sunday.

A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

A yr of Israel-Hamas war: Trade with W Asia holds steady

Rediff.com14 Oct 2024

A year after a Hamas attack against Israel on October 7 and the ensuing Israeli invasion of the Gaza Strip, India's trade with most West Asian countries has largely escaped any major disruption, except with countries like Israel, Lebanon, and Jordan. However, repeated flare-ups of geopolitical tensions in the region continue to drive up shipping and logistics costs.

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Jazeera Air tickets to Kuwait @ Rs 850

Rediff.com30 Oct 2006

Jazeera Airways, the first private airline of the Gulf region, on Monday offered one-way tickets to Kuwait from three Indian cities at a rock bottom Rs 850 plus taxes for a limited period.

Kuwait FC rally to hold Churchill 2-2

Kuwait FC rally to hold Churchill 2-2

Rediff.com17 Mar 2010

Churchill Brothers let in an injury time goal as they played out a 2-2 draw against defending champions Kuwait Sports Club in a Group 'B' AFC Cup match at the Nehru Stadium in Margao.

Soumyajit finds place in Kuwait Open main draw

Soumyajit finds place in Kuwait Open main draw

Rediff.com25 Feb 2010

Indian youngster Soumyajit Ghosh has cleared the qualification round of the Kuwait Open and joined compatriot, Olympian Achanta Sharath Kamal in the main draw of the pro tour table tennis Championships in Kuwait City.

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

SAFF: Goal machine Chhetri leads India to semis

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

This was Kuwait's second win of the tournament after they beat Nepal 3-1 in their first Group A match.

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Stimac vows India still alive in World Cup race

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Don't have time to feel sorry for ourselves, we're still alive: Stimac

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Stimac sacked after India's exit from WC qualifiers

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

Following a virtual meeting on June 16th, 2024, the All India Football Federation (AIFF) announced a change in leadership for the Senior Men's National Team.

'India, India, all the way!'

'India, India, all the way!'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

'From passing the ball in the right passages to the defence to amazing guarding of the goals by Sandhu throughout the tournament it has been a top notch performance from the entire squad.'