News for 'Kyrgyzstan'

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

AIFF close to hiring new head coach

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

AIFF to name head coach on Aug 1; Jamil front-runner but Constantine not ruled out

Why is Kyrgyzstan burning ?

Why is Kyrgyzstan burning ?

Rediff.com14 Jun 2010

The bloody riots that have engulfed the Central Asian republic of Kyrgyzstan have had an unexpected fall out, a 100 indian students who are studying in Osh, the country's second largest city are trapped.

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad.

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Khalid Jamil top contender for India head coach job

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Three shortlisted for Indian football team's coach role; Constantine, Jamil in the mix

Kyrgyzstan whip Bangladesh

Kyrgyzstan whip Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Aug 2007

The victory kept alive the Central Asians' hopes of making the final in the Nehru Cup football tournament.

Pahalgam attack fallout: Pakistan loses volleyball event

Pahalgam attack fallout: Pakistan loses volleyball event

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The Central Asian Volleyball tournament, which India withdrew from following the terror attack in Pahalgam, has been shifted from Islamabad to Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for shunning double standards in combating terrorism and urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to hold accountable perpetrators, organisers and financers of cross-border terrorism, seen as reference to Pakistan.

Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade

Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Pakistan's two flagbearers also chose not to cover their faces, unlike the vast majority of other participants at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.

Aayush Goyal Is Headed To The North Pole!

Aayush Goyal Is Headed To The North Pole!

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Aayush will represent India on Rosatom's Arctic expedition aboard the 50 Let Pobedy nuclear icebreaker.

Sports Ministry backs AIFF bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Sports Ministry backs AIFF bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

'The AIFF is happy to have the government's strong support in our bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031. The Asian Cup is the biggest football tournament in Asia and it is important for India as a nation to showcase what we have, not just to Asia but to the rest of the world.'

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

On This Day, Eiffel Tower Was Open To Public

Rediff.com6 May 2025

The Eiffel Tower was opened to the public today, May 6 in 1889, during the Exposition Universelle (World's Fair) held in Paris to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution.

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Asian wrestling: Reetika's heartbreak: Gold slips away in final 10 secs

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Reetika Hooda blew away a 6-2 lead, conceding four points in the last 10 seconds of the women's 76kg final, to settle for a silver medal at the the Senior Asian Wrestling Championship 2025.

China, Pak listening, Jaishankar reminds SCO of its '3 evils' pitch

China, Pak listening, Jaishankar reminds SCO of its '3 evils' pitch

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Jaishankar said the UN Security Council condemned the attack and underlined the need to hold perpetrators, organisers, financiers and sponsors of the reprehensible act and bring them to justice.

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Tough day for Indian wrestlers at Asian Championship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

India's men's freestyle wrestlers endured a tough day in the field as all five in action on Saturday bowed out of the Asian Championships.

Historic! Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for FIFA World Cup

Historic! Uzbekistan, Jordan qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

Uzbekistan earn first World Cup qualification, Australia, Jordan close in

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

India, Kyrgyzstan voice concern over extremism and terrorism

Rediff.com12 Jul 2015

Seeking a peaceful and secure neighbourhood amidst threat of terrorism and extremism, India and Kyrgyzstan on Sunday signed four agreements including one on bolstering defence cooperation and holding annual joint military exercises.

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

World Cup '26: Japan, Iran top Asian qualifying charts

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

Japan's march to the 2026 World Cup continued on Tuesday as Hajime Moriyasu's side handed China a 3-1 defeat in Xiamen while Iran eked out a late 3-2 win over Kyrgyzstan and South Korea were held to a 1-1 draw by Palestine.

2 Parliaments in Kyrgyzstan

2 Parliaments in Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com28 Mar 2005

Two sets of lawmakers say they have the mandate to rule in the Central Asian Republic of Kryzgyzstan.

Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast

Kyrgyzstan-born suspect eyed for Russia subway blast

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

The suspect, named as Akbarjon Djalilov, is a Kyrgyzstan national.

Uzbek men being tortured in Kyrgyzstan: UN

Uzbek men being tortured in Kyrgyzstan: UN

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

United Nations Human Rights chief on Tuesday said she has information that that security forces in southern Kyrgyzstan are using torture against young Uzbek men, who are also being subjected to beatings, arbitrary detentions and forced confessions.

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Japan first nation to qualify for 2026 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

The win guarantees Japan a top-two finish in the standings and sees them qualify for an eighth straight World Cup.

Students return safely from strife-torn Kyrgyzstan

Students return safely from strife-torn Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2010

The relief at finally being home is visible in the eyes of the 70 medical students, who were evacuated from riot affected Kyrgyzstan, and landed at New Delhi on Tuesday morning.

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

WC Qualifiers: Aus seal spot; Uruguay close in

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Saudi Arabia took third place in Group C and will feature in a fourth phase of qualifiers in October alongside Indonesia, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Iraq and Oman.

37 dead as Turkish cargo plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan village

37 dead as Turkish cargo plane crashes in Kyrgyzstan village

Rediff.com16 Jan 2017

43 houses were destroyed and several children are reported to have been among the dead.

PIX: Sanjubaba, Nargis hang out in Kyrgyzstan

PIX: Sanjubaba, Nargis hang out in Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com23 Dec 2017

Sanjubaba's family joined them too...

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

The school dropout from Kerala who became Kyrgyzstan's military leader

Rediff.com8 Feb 2017

Manavi Kapur profiles Sheikh Rafik Mohammed of Calicut, who has been appointed to the top military post in the Central Asian country.

India to send 2 planeloads of aid to Kyrgyzstan

India to send 2 planeloads of aid to Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com1 Jul 2010

Sources said that the relief material included medicines, tents, blankets and food items like rice, sugar and baby food.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

China's World Cup dream collapses, Iran qualifies

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Coach Branko Ivankovic insisted China's World Cup qualifying campaign was still alive despite back-to-back losses to Saudi Arabia and Australia over the last five days leaving them bottom of Asian qualifying Group C.

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Reetika knocked out in quarters

Paris Olympics: Wrestler Reetika knocked out in quarters

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Earlier, Reetika displayed power and skill in equal measure while outclassing Hungarian Bernadett Nagy to enter the quarter-final of the women's 76 kg freestyle event on Saturday.

Nehru Cup: Kyrgyzstan sign off with big win

Nehru Cup: Kyrgyzstan sign off with big win

Rediff.com28 Aug 2009

Kyrgyzstan rounded off their campaign in the five-nation Nehru Cup football tournament with a 4-1 victory over Sri Lanka at the Ambedkar stadium on Friday.

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned Under-23 World champion.

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

Putin apologises for Azerbaijan plane crash, offers explanation

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday apologised to Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev for the crash of Azerbaijan Airlines Flight 8432 in which 38 passengers were killed near Aktau in Kazakhstan, Euro News reported.

Over 2000 killed in Kyrgyzstan violence: President

Over 2000 killed in Kyrgyzstan violence: President

Rediff.com18 Jun 2010

More than two thousand people have been feared killed and several thousand injured in inter-ethnic violence in the South Kyrgyzstan cities of Osh and Jalalabad, although official figures are 'at least ten times less', acting President Rosa Otunbayeva conceded on Friday. She visited the country's southern areas, which have been torn by ethnic violence, and pledged to rebuild the Uzbek neighbourhoods devastated by the fighting.

Kyrgyzstan: Indians in the lurch in capital

Kyrgyzstan: Indians in the lurch in capital

Rediff.com15 Jun 2010

Even though clouds of fear have cast away, the rescued Indian nationals are uncertain about how they would make the journey back home. The reason -- paucity of funds.

Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan

Bhutia shines in India's victory over Kyrgyzstan

Rediff.com23 Aug 2009

Baichung Bhutia celebrated his 100th match appearance for the country by scoring one and setting up another goal in India's 2-1 win over Kyrgyzstan in a round-robin fixture of the Nehru Cup International football tournament in New Delhi, on Sunday. India thus bounced back into a final berth contention in the five-nation tournament after losing to Lebanon 0-1 in the opening match at the Ambedkar Stadium.

RBI adds 27 tn gold to country's reserve in Oct

RBI adds 27 tn gold to country's reserve in Oct

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Gold buying by central banks surged to 60 tonnes in October, mainly led by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) which added 27 tonnes of the precious metal to its reserves, the World Gold Council (WGC) said on Thursday. India added 27 tonnes of gold in October, bringing its total gold purchases to 77 tonnes from January to October, according WGC data based on reported monthly data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Trump-Putin Bonhomie: Checkmate Xi?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2025

The US move to align with Russia is prompted by fear of a Sino-Russian joint threat. Russia, fully aware of its military vulnerability vis a vis China may cautiously welcome the American move, assesses Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Kyrgyzstan PM flees country as people seize power

Kyrgyzstan PM flees country as people seize power

Rediff.com8 Apr 2010

Usenov signed his cabinet's resignation and handed over the powers to the leader of parliamentary opposition, ex-Foreign Minister Roza Otunbayeva, Interfax news agency reported from capital Bishkek.