News for 'Kuwait'

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

'Trudeau Wants To Cultivate Pro-Khalistan Leaders'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2024

'He is convinced that this will help him in the next election.' 'But as we know, the best laid plans of mice and men can go awry.'

Oil zooms as Iraq says Kuwait a target

Oil zooms as Iraq says Kuwait a target

Rediff.com29 Jan 2003

World oil prices bounced back after Iraq said it could retaliate against crude producing neighbour Kuwait if the United States launches an attack from Kuwaiti territory.

ICRA enters Kuwait, might foray into Oman

ICRA enters Kuwait, might foray into Oman

Rediff.com14 May 2003

Making a foray into Kuwait, ICRA said it was in talks with other Arab nations for extending the technical expertise and was open to picking up stakes in rating agencies in countries which allowed foreign participation.

IOC-OVL bid for Kuwait oil project

IOC-OVL bid for Kuwait oil project

Rediff.com25 Jul 2003

Indian Oil Corporation and ONGC Videsh Ltd have tied up with BP and Occidental, the global oil majors, to bid for oilfields in Kuwait.

Ritwik, Ghosal in qualifying finals of Kuwait Open

Ritwik, Ghosal in qualifying finals of Kuwait Open

Rediff.com22 Apr 2008

Ritwik Bhattacharya and reigning national champion Saurav Ghosal stand just one win away from making the main draw of US $200,000 Kuwait Open squash tournament, after advancing to the qualifying finals of the event in Kuwait City. While Ritwik upset Australia's Aaron Frankcomb 11-4, 11-9, 11-6 in 53-minutes, Ghosal breezed past local favourite Mohd Al-Tuwary 11-5, 11-0, 11-3 in just 29 minutes.

Teary-eyed Chhetri's big thank you to fans!

Teary-eyed Chhetri's big thank you to fans!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Thanking everyone for being part of his glorious 19-year journey in international football, Sunil Chhetri was in tears as his teammates gave the Indian football icon a guard of honour while the packed Salt Lake Stadium rose for a standing ovation.

A-I, IA to maintain Kuwait services

A-I, IA to maintain Kuwait services

Rediff.com9 Apr 2003

Air-India and Indian Airlines have decided to maintain their services to Kuwait despite a directive from the pilot unions of both the airlines to its members not to operate flights in and out of the Gulf country.

Kuwait to stop Indian flights from July 1

Kuwait to stop Indian flights from July 1

Rediff.com25 Jun 2007

Hundreds of passengers travelling to India may have to make alternative arrangements with Kuwait indicating that it would not allow Air India and Indian flights to land in its capital from July 1.

Fly to Kuwait, Dubai for just Rs 700!

Fly to Kuwait, Dubai for just Rs 700!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2007

Kuwait-based Jazeera Airways on Tuesday announced the establishment of a second hub in Dubai, making it the only low fare airline operating out of Dubai International Airport.

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team moves to 99th

FIFA Ranking: Indian football team moves to 99th

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

The Indian men's football team on Thursday achieved sub-100 FIFA ranking for the first time since 2018 as it moved up one spot to 99th after its SAFF Championship triumph.

Kuwait plane enters no-fly zone in Delhi

Kuwait plane enters no-fly zone in Delhi

Rediff.com13 Nov 2006

A Kuwait Airways plane took a left turn instead of right while taking off on Monday and headed to the no-fly zone in Delhi.

'Blair got $1.5 million to advise Kuwait rulers'

'Blair got $1.5 million to advise Kuwait rulers'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2010

Former British prime minister Tony Blair was paid a whopping $1.5 million to advise Kuwait's royal family and had made great efforts to keep it a secret, a media report has claimed. Blair, currently the official envoy of the Quartet on the Middle East on behalf of the United Nations, the European Union, the United States and Russia, received the amount for advising the first family of the oil-rich country and the deal was kept secret at the request of the Kuwait government.

RPL plans greenfield unit in Kuwait

RPL plans greenfield unit in Kuwait

Rediff.com23 Apr 2008

In line with its plans to set up greenfield projects outside India, Mukesh Ambani's Reliance group is considering setting up a polypropylene unit in Kuwait. The company already has operations in the Gulf states to market polypropylene. If this project fructifies, it will be Reliance's first unit outside India. Reliance Industries (RIL) is also looking to set up a refinery project in Kuwait. It has also signed an MoU with GAIL to explore for petrochemical plants outside India.

Now, A-I Express can fly to Kuwait

Now, A-I Express can fly to Kuwait

Rediff.com12 Apr 2006

Indian doctors allege discrimination in Kuwait

Indian doctors allege discrimination in Kuwait

Rediff.com7 Mar 2008

'Fourteen Indian doctors, who recently resigned from the Ministry of Health, have been told that they will have to forgo their end-of-service benefits as their academic degrees have not been evaluated by concerned Indian universities,' an Indian doctor was quoted as saying by Arab Times. The ministry has described the 14 Indian doctors as 'illegals' given the non-evaluation of their degrees/

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

'Desh Se Bada Kuch Bhi Nahi Hai'

Rediff.com17 Jul 2024

'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' a grieving mother says of Major Mustafa Bohara who was awarded the Shaurya Chakra, the nation's third-highest medal for gallantry in peacetime. 'He fulfilled his farz to his country,' said his proud mother of her soldier son.

India-Kuwait ink landmark labour pact

India-Kuwait ink landmark labour pact

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

India and Kuwait have signed a landmark labour agreement, incorporating steps for job protection, checking exploitation of Indian workers and ensuring payment of salaries and other benefits promised at the time of recruitment.

Australia hammer Kuwait 4-1 in stunning Asian Cup start

Australia hammer Kuwait 4-1 in stunning Asian Cup start

Rediff.com9 Jan 2015

Australia shook off a nervous start and an early goal before trampling over Kuwait 4-1 to kick off their home Asian Cup football tournament in emphatic style in Melbourne on Friday.

Red Card Drama: Stimac's outburst leads to 2-match ban

Red Card Drama: Stimac's outburst leads to 2-match ban

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

Assistant coach Mahesh Gawli will have to take his place.

Sharath in 2nd round of ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series

Sharath in 2nd round of ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Ace Indian paddler Sharath Kamal on Saturday advanced to the second round of the ITTF Kuwait Open Super Series table tennis tournament after a 4-2 victory over Hampus Soderlund of Sweden in Kuwait City.

Kuwait: Indian worker dies, colleagues agitate

Kuwait: Indian worker dies, colleagues agitate

Rediff.com14 Oct 2006

Four other inmates have been ill since last week because of suspected malaria and the water supply is unfit for human consumption.

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Kohli on Chhetri, his daughter's cricket skills and RCB's turnaround

Rediff.com17 May 2024

RCB are currently placed sixth in the IPL standings with 12 points from 13 games and will take on defending champions Chennai Super Kings in a must-win match in Bengaluru on Saturday.

CII team in Kuwait to explore biz prospect

CII team in Kuwait to explore biz prospect

Rediff.com29 May 2003

In a bid to participate in the reconstruction of Iraq and explore business opportunities there, a 20-member mission of Confederation of Indian Industries is in Kuwait to meet the companies on a one-to-one basis.\n\n\n\n

Kuwait SC prove too good for East Bengal in AFC Cup SF

Kuwait SC prove too good for East Bengal in AFC Cup SF

Rediff.com22 Oct 2013

East Bengal's hopes of becoming the first Indian football club to enter the AFC Cup final were dashed after they were beaten 3-0 by a far superior Kuwait Sports Club in the second leg semi-final, in Kolkata, on Tuesday.

India lose 2-0 to Kuwait in Asian Games football

India lose 2-0 to Kuwait in Asian Games football

Rediff.com7 Nov 2010

India put up a valiant fight before going down 0-2 against Kuwait to get off their Asian Games football campaign on a disappointing note in Guangzhou on Sunday.

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

As Israel debates response to Iran, US says...

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Additional United States military assets that were moved into the Middle East before Iran's attack on Israel will remain in place, CNN reported, citing Pentagon spokesperson Major General Pat Ryder.

India lose to Kuwait, fail to qualify AFC U-16 C'ship

India lose to Kuwait, fail to qualify AFC U-16 C'ship

Rediff.com30 Sep 2013

India failed to qualify for the AFC U-16 champions following their 1-2 loss to Kuwait in the Group A qualifiers in Kuwait City on Sunday.

Kuwait telco begins talks for Indian buys

Kuwait telco begins talks for Indian buys

Rediff.com9 Aug 2008

Mobile Telecommunications Company (Zain), the third largest telecom operator in West Asia and a leading operator in Africa, has initiated talks with several Indian telecom service providers to buy stakes.

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Sunil Chhetri: The backbencher and prankster who will finish on top

Rediff.com16 May 2024

Football was not very close to Sunil Chhetri's heart during his days as a bubbly teenager with proclivity for pranks. He was only looking to use the sport as a vehicle to gain entry to a reputed college and continue his education.

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina continue to top the chart followed by 2022 World Cup runners-up France, England, Belgium and Brazil.

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

SAFF C'ship: Can Sunil Chhetri's heroics crush Lebanon?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Chhetri has been India's primary weapon in this tournament, as he has so far netted five goals from three matches

Tempers flare in SAFF C'ship: India coach sees red again

Tempers flare in SAFF C'ship: India coach sees red again

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

India assistant coach Gawli slams refereeing

Consumer court raps IA, Kuwait Airways

Consumer court raps IA, Kuwait Airways

Rediff.com27 Jan 2003

Kuwait Airways and Indian Airlines have been ordered by a Delhi consumer court to pay Rs 10,000 each to passengers in separate cases for denying seats to them despite their having confirmed tickets.

Kuwait petro keen to partner with RIL

Kuwait petro keen to partner with RIL

Rediff.com6 Dec 2007

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is in talks with Reliance Industries and Indian Oil Corporation for investing in refineries and petrochemical plants in the country.

Asian Games: Indian squash teams continue winning run

Asian Games: Indian squash teams continue winning run

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Having won the gold way back in 2014, the team is targeting the top of the podium.

Kuwait to seal border with Iraq

Kuwait to seal border with Iraq

Rediff.com1 Feb 2003

Asian Cup: China finish strongly to beat Kuwait

Asian Cup: China finish strongly to beat Kuwait

Rediff.com8 Jan 2011

Second-half goals from defender Zhang Linpeng and midfielder Deng Zhuoxiang gave China the perfect start to their Asian Cup campaign as they beat highly-rated Kuwait 2-0 at the Al Gharafa Stadium on Saturday.