News for 'Mongolia'

SAIL to invest $12 bn in four overseas plants

SAIL to invest $12 bn in four overseas plants

Rediff.com21 Feb 2011

"We have already signed the Memorandum of Understanding with the Indonesian government and are in constant dialogue with the governments in Mongolia, South Africa and Oman for setting up the 3-mtpa steel plant," SAIL Chairman C S Verma said.

Mary Kom 'favourite' to win Asian Boxing Championships

Mary Kom 'favourite' to win Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Mary Kom, who is an Asian Games winner and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, will start the tournament as favourite in the women's category.

India's schedule on Day 9 at Asian Games

India's schedule on Day 9 at Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the ninth day of the Asian Games, on Monday.

Is India ready to play the Tibet card?

Is India ready to play the Tibet card?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2017

The Dalai Lama's Arunachal visit is not likely to derail the relationship but it is enough to signal the Chinese that India is also willing to flash the Tibet/Taiwan card should the need arise, says Sana Hashmi.

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Indian arrested in China for 'suspected terror links'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2015

The tourists were detained at Ordos airport in Inner Mongolia on July 10.

Asiad: Indian women chess team continue fine show

Asiad: Indian women chess team continue fine show

Rediff.com22 Nov 2010

Indian women drubbed Mongolia to climb to the joint top position while their male counterparts slipped to the fourth spot with a shocking defeat at the hands of lower-rated Philippines after the fifth round of the chess competitions in the Asian Games in Guangzhou on Monday.

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Tokyo Olympics Highlights: Biden 1, Macron 0

Rediff.com25 Jul 2021

First lady Jill Biden cheered her countrywomen to an upset victory over the French in the debut of 3x3 basketball at the Olympics as President Emmanuel Macron watched on from the sidelines.

Asian Youth boxing: Indians punch their way to 3 gold, six silver

Asian Youth boxing: Indians punch their way to 3 gold, six silver

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

Vanshaj was also beaten 0-5 by Yernur Suyunbay of Kazakhstan in his summit clash.

Deepika flops again, crashes out of Asian Games

Deepika flops again, crashes out of Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Former World No. 1 Deepika Kumari yet again flopped on the big stage as it turned out to be a depressing day for India's recurve archers, whose challenge ended at the Asian Games, on Thursday.

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

19 deaths not causally related to vaccination reported till Feb 4: Govt

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

Choubey said till February 4 total 81 AEFIs, which is 0.096 per cent of the total beneficiaries who have been administered Covaxin, have been reported.

Ravi Dahiya retains Asian wrestling title

Ravi Dahiya retains Asian wrestling title

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

Bajrang Punia settles for silver after withdrawing from final d,ue to injury

Five Indian boxers book Olympic berths; enter semis of Asian qualifiers

Five Indian boxers book Olympic berths; enter semis of Asian qualifiers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Asian champion Pooja Rani (75kg) and the seasoned Vikas Krishan (69kg) became the first set of Indian boxers to qualify for this year's Tokyo Olympics by advancing to the semi-finals of the continental qualifiers, in Amma, on Sunday. While fourth-seeded Rani notched up a facile 5-0 win over Thailand's Pornnipa Chutee, Krishan endured a tough one against third-seeded Japanese Sewonrets Okazawa before also prevailing in a unanimous verdict against the Asian silver-medallist.

PM Modi wraps up three-nation tour, heads home

PM Modi wraps up three-nation tour, heads home

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday left for home after wrapping up his six-day tour that took him to China, Mongolia and South Korea.

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia struggle past Ireland

Rediff.com30 Nov 2018

Australia's quest for a record hat-trick of titles started with a hard-fought 2-1 win over Ireland in the opening Pool D match of the men's hockey World Cup, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

5% cancer cases in India last yr linked to drinking: Study

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Globally, the researchers found that more than 7,40,000 or four per cent of new cancer cases in 2020 may be attributed to alcohol drinking.

Sports Shorts: Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Sports Shorts: Red Bull and Mercedes to launch 2019 F1 cars on same day

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday

PHOTOS: Sandstorm chokes Beijing and northern China

PHOTOS: Sandstorm chokes Beijing and northern China

Rediff.com5 May 2017

Beijing's sky was gloomy and the ground largely deserted.

India stun China to qualify for Chess Olympiad quarters

India stun China to qualify for Chess Olympiad quarters

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Four draws and two wins on Under-20 boards helped India pull off the victory against the Chinese.

India, Pak to become full SCO members at Astana summit

India, Pak to become full SCO members at Astana summit

Rediff.com1 Jun 2017

India and Pakistan's admission to the Beijing-backed Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will be formalised at the grouping's summit in Kazakhstan next week, China said on Thursday.

PHOTOS: 2014 Tank Biathlon World Championship

PHOTOS: 2014 Tank Biathlon World Championship

Rediff.com7 Aug 2014

Indian tank commanders on Wednesday secured a respectable third spot in the second stage of the annual Tank Biathlon, a mechanised military sport invented in Russia.

India owes New York $16 mn in taxes

India owes New York $16 mn in taxes

Rediff.com24 Apr 2007

The city claims in the years-old case that as of January 31, 2003, India and Mongolia owed approximately USD 16 million and USD 2 million each in property taxes on buildings they use to house staffers for the United Nations.

Part of Great Wall damaged by construction

Part of Great Wall damaged by construction

Rediff.com16 Nov 2006

Experts believe human activities in the region make Great Wall protection extremely difficult.

US SC okays case against Indian mission in NY

US SC okays case against Indian mission in NY

Rediff.com15 Jun 2007

New York City says the governments of India and Mongolia owe it over $18 million in property taxes on buildings these countries use to house staff of their United Nations missions.

IMAGES: China's modern ghost town

IMAGES: China's modern ghost town

Rediff.com20 May 2011

About 30 km north of Dongsheng is the Kangbashi district of Ordos, which means 'palaces' in the Mongolian language, an area filled with thousands of residential apartments and duplex-style homes, built to house mainly workers for the nearby coal mines just outside the town.

Boxing qualifiers: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal one step away from Tokyo

Boxing qualifiers: Mary Kom, Amit Panghal one step away from Tokyo

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Boxer Amit Panghal was tested but advanced to the quarterfinals of Asian Olympic qualifiers while the second-seeded Mary Kom produced a typically clinical performance to dismantle New Zealand's Commonwealth Games bronze-winner Tasmyn Benny for a 5-0 triumph.

Bajrang in semis at World Championship

Bajrang in semis at World Championship

Rediff.com21 Oct 2018

Star Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia kept himself in the medal race by reaching the semi-finals even as three of his compatriots faded in the men's freestyle competition at the World Championship, in Budapest, on Sunday.

Suspended grappler Babita may be allowed to compete at Rio Games

Suspended grappler Babita may be allowed to compete at Rio Games

Rediff.com13 May 2016

The Wrestling Federation of India is likely to pardon temporarily suspended Babita Kumari for forfeiting her bout in a recent qualifying event and allow her to compete at the Rio Games, as she secured an Olympic berth after her rival failed a dope test.

An Indian Dalai Lama

An Indian Dalai Lama

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Tawang is very much a part of India, and if the present Dalai Lama decides one day to take rebirth in Tawang, the Indian government will openly welcome him and support him, notes Claude Arpi.

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Pakistan loses UN human rights council election

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

Pakistan on Wednesday failed to win a re-election to the United Nations' human rights body. The 193-member General Assembly voted here to elect 18 new members of the UN Human Rights Council.

Swaraj meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Swaraj meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

Rediff.com23 Apr 2018

During the meeting, President Xi addressed the ministers and discussed the bilateral issues among the countries and the issues affecting the South-Asian regions.

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

India mixed relay team win bronze at U-20 Worlds

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

The Indian mixed 4x400m relay team on Wednesday won a bronze to clinch the country's fifth medal in the history of Under-20 World Athletics Championships in Nairobi.

Asian Boxing: Gold for Sanjeet; Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa endure close defeats

Asian Boxing: Gold for Sanjeet; Amit Panghal, Shiva Thapa endure close defeats

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Sanjeet Kumar won a gold medal in the 91 kg weight category at the Asian Boxing Championships.

Wrestling: Shock defeat for Yogeshwar in qualification round

Wrestling: Shock defeat for Yogeshwar in qualification round

Rediff.com21 Aug 2016

In a massive heartbreak for India, wrestler Yogeshwar Dutt slumped to a shock defeat in the men's 65kg freestyle qualification round bout against Ganzorigiin Mandakhnaran of Mongolia at the Rio Olympic Games.

Asian Games 2018: Medals Table

Asian Games 2018: Medals Table

Rediff.com1 Sep 2018

Medals table of the 2018 Asian Games.

Vinesh Phogat aims to raise the bar for Asian Games gold

Vinesh Phogat aims to raise the bar for Asian Games gold

Rediff.com13 Aug 2018

Indian wrestler Vinesh Phogat had to settle for a bronze medal at the Asian Games four years ago but with experience and momentum on her side, she is hopeful of clinching a gold in Indonesia this month.

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, six others enter semis of Olympic Test event

Sports Shorts: Shiva Thapa, six others enter semis of Olympic Test event

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday

Asian Games schedule for Monday

Asian Games schedule for Monday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

India's squash ace Dipika Pallikal will be in action against the formidable Nicol David in the semi-final round on Monday, the third day of the Asian Games.

India to be most consequential partner in Indo-Pacific: US ahead of 2+2 meet

India to be most consequential partner in Indo-Pacific: US ahead of 2+2 meet

Rediff.com21 Oct 2020

India will be the most consequential partner for the US in the Indo-Pacific this century, US Defence Secretary Mark Esper said Tuesday ahead of the 2+2 ministerial dialogue between the two countries next week. Esper on Tuesday told a Washington audience that he and the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo would be travelling to New Delhi next week for the 2+2 ministerial with their respective Indian counterparts Defence Minister Rajnath Singh and External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar.

A journey within: Exploring the mysteries of Asia

A journey within: Exploring the mysteries of Asia

Rediff.com24 May 2014

Kushal Chowdury, who travelled from China to Mongolia to Siberia in 2011 offers a fascinating glimpse into the beautiful Lake Baikal and marvels of Siberia

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

China goes on offensive against US at bilateral talks

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Talks between Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng and US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman to improve the relations got off on a rough note at the northeastern Chinese port city of Tianjin, with Xie launching a blistering attack on Washington, accusing it of being the "owner of coercive diplomacy".