News for 'Moscow'

Moscow laboratory faces WADA ban before Sochi Games

Moscow laboratory faces WADA ban before Sochi Games

Rediff.com19 Nov 2013

A Moscow anti-doping laboratory which was to be used during next year's Sochi Winter Olympics will have its accreditation suspended by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) unless it improves the way it operates by December 1.

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

'Already invited India to...': Zelenskyy to UNSC

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the United Nations Security Council that 'we have to prepare' the second peace summit to end the Russia-Ukraine war 'altogether' and he has invited India and other countries to join the peace process.

Champions League: Real Madrid suffer shock loss to CSKA Moscow

Champions League: Real Madrid suffer shock loss to CSKA Moscow

Rediff.com3 Oct 2018

The result continued a dismal streak for Madrid, who have won only two of their last five games in all competitions

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

4 Indian medical students drown in Russia, embassy issues advisory

4 Indian medical students drown in Russia, embassy issues advisory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The four students -- two boys and two girls aged 18-20 -- were studying at the nearby Novgorod State University in Veliky Novgorod city.

Maradona in Moscow for Cup final

Maradona in Moscow for Cup final

Rediff.com1 Dec 2006

Argentine soccer legend Diego Maradona arrived in Moscow to support his team in the Davis Cup final against Russia.

India had a policy to maintain distance, but now...: Modi in Poland

India had a policy to maintain distance, but now...: Modi in Poland

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Modi, who is visiting Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, has said that he will share with the Ukrainian leader perspectives on peaceful resolution of the ongoing conflict.

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

SpaceX Crew-9 to fly with empty seats to bring back Sunita Williams

Rediff.com1 Sep 2024

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) astronaut Nick Hague and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov will launch no earlier than September 24, on the agency's SpaceX Crew-9 mission to the International Space Station.

Serbia's Krasic joins Juventus from CSKA Moscow

Serbia's Krasic joins Juventus from CSKA Moscow

Rediff.com21 Aug 2010

Juventus have signed Serbia winger Milos Krasic from CSKA Moscow on a four-year contract for a fee of 15 million euros ($19.07 million), the Italian first division club said on their website (www.juventus.com) Saturday.

Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Russian appeal over Valieva medal

Court of Arbitration for Sport dismisses Russian appeal over Valieva medal

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

The CAS banned teenage figure skater Kamila Valieva in January for four years for doping, effective from December 2021, a decision that also stripped the Russian Olympic Committee of its gold medal in the team event at the 2022 Games, nearly two years after the competition.

Moscow FIDE: Harikrishna finishes tied 10th

Moscow FIDE: Harikrishna finishes tied 10th

Rediff.com22 May 2017

Indian Grand Master Pentala Harikrishna ended his campaign at Moscow FIDE Grand Prix with a draw against GM Teimour Radjabov.

Will be glad to see friend Modi in Russia: Putin to Jaishankar

Will be glad to see friend Modi in Russia: Putin to Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Jaishankar said he was confident that Prime Minister Modi and President Putin will meet for an annual summit next year.

Plane carrying Wagner chief who took on Putin crashes, all 10 onboard killed

Plane carrying Wagner chief who took on Putin crashes, all 10 onboard killed

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

According to Rosaviatsia, the Russian government's aviation agency, an individual with Prigozhin's name was on board.

Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3

Putin wins 5th term, warns of World War 3

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

Putin received more votes in comparison to the 2018 elections where he bagged 76.69 per cent of the total votes counted. The performance of the other candidates was lower than that of the previous competitors of Russian President Vladimir Putin in 2018, according to reports.

Moscow gay athletic Games disrupted, suffers harassment

Moscow gay athletic Games disrupted, suffers harassment

Rediff.com2 Mar 2014

Disruption and police intrusions marred Russia's first open Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) athletic competition this week, organisers said.

Seven athletes tested positive at world athletics in Moscow

Seven athletes tested positive at world athletics in Moscow

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

Ukraine's Roman Avramenko, fifth in the men's javelin, was the only finalist to test positive.

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Champions League hosts tighten security after Islamic State threat

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

France and Spain will step up security ahead of the Champions League quarter-finals in Madrid and Paris on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, top officials said, as Islamic State threats cast a shadow over Europe's top club soccer tournament.

MiG-29 crashes near Moscow

MiG-29 crashes near Moscow

Rediff.com12 May 2005

The plane was on a routine flight when it crashed, killing the pilot, the air force said.

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Hockey: Experts rave performance as India end on high

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

India clinched a second successive Olympic bronze medal at the Games for the first time in 52 years with a 2-1 triumph over Spain in the third position playoff on Thursday.

Krishna finalises Moscow summit agenda for prime minister

Krishna finalises Moscow summit agenda for prime minister

Rediff.com17 Nov 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is expected to sign a number of key bilateral pacts including in the field civil nuclear energy during his visit here next month.

Zico to coach CSKA Moscow

Zico to coach CSKA Moscow

Rediff.com11 Jan 2009

Former Japan and Fenerbahce coach Zico, who left Uzbek champions Bunyodkor last month, has signed a three-year contract with CSKA Moscow, the Russian premier league club said.

Aeroflot to restart Moscow-Mumbai flights

Aeroflot to restart Moscow-Mumbai flights

Rediff.com20 Jan 2004

Aeroflot will resume services from Moscow to Mumbai five times a week with effect from January 24 with TU 214 aircraft.

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Will Modi Achieve A Cease Fire In Ukraine?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

Ukraine is currently in the middle of a strategic offensive into Russia's Kursk region.

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Putin critic Alexei Navalny found dead in prison

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

The death of the jailed Russian-opposition leader, 47, has been reported by state media which further cited the prison service of the Yamalo-Nenets region where he had been serving his sentence.

Bolt gives Moscow World Championships 7 out of 10

Bolt gives Moscow World Championships 7 out of 10

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Unlike triple sprint champion Usain Bolt, the Moscow world championships were a slow starter and earned the verdict of seven out of 10, could try harder from the Jamaican.

Russia agrees to discharge Indians serving in its army

Russia agrees to discharge Indians serving in its army

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Russia on Tuesday agreed to India's demand to ensure early release and return to home of the Indian nationals working in the Russian military as support staff after Prime Minister Narendra Modi 'very strongly' raised the issue with President Vladimir Putin.

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

India can win hockey gold in Paris: Dhanraj Pillay

Rediff.com4 Aug 2024

Indian men's hockey team beat Great Britain 4-2 in shoot-out to enter the semi-finals and remain on course to win its second consecutive Olympic medal.

World Athletics: The major 'upsets' in Moscow

World Athletics: The major 'upsets' in Moscow

Rediff.com19 Aug 2013

Here's a look at the biggest upsets at the just-concluded 14th IAAF World Athletics Championships in Moscow.

Two killed, eight injured in Moscow jet mishap

Two killed, eight injured in Moscow jet mishap

Rediff.com4 Dec 2010

At least two persons were killed and eight others injured on Saturday when a passenger jet overshot a runway and hit an obstacle on the ground after making an emergency landing at an airport in Moscow.

Moscow bomber blown by remote control?

Moscow bomber blown by remote control?

Rediff.com29 Jan 2011

The suicide bomber, who attacked Moscow's international airport killing 35 people, could have been blown through a remote control by one of his accomplices who might have thought that he would back out at the last minute, a media report said on Saturday.

Inter Milan rally to beat CSKA Moscow

Inter Milan rally to beat CSKA Moscow

Rediff.com24 Oct 2007

Inter Milan came from behind with two second-half goals to snatch a 2-1 away win at CSKA Moscow in their UEFA Champions League Group G match.

Isinbayeva makes unimpressive return in Moscow

Isinbayeva makes unimpressive return in Moscow

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Olympic champion and world pole vault record holder Yelena Isinbayeva made an unimpressive return to competition after an 11-month break by winning a low-key indoor meeting on Sunday.

Russia spy poisoning: 23 UK diplomats expelled from Moscow

Russia spy poisoning: 23 UK diplomats expelled from Moscow

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The Russian Federation has gone a step further and shut down all activities of the British Council, which promotes greater understanding of the UK and the English language. The foreign ministry said it would also close a consulate in St Petersburg.

Dr Singh leaves for Moscow

Dr Singh leaves for Moscow

Rediff.com4 Dec 2005

Dr Singh will hold wide-ranging talks with President Putin.

50 killed in twin blasts in Moscow metro

50 killed in twin blasts in Moscow metro

Rediff.com29 Mar 2010

The first explosion hit the second carriage of a train at the central Lubyanka station at 7.52 am (9.22 IST) killing some 35 people, spokesperson of Moscow Metro railway Svetlana Tsaryova told ITAR-TASS.

Wrestling to hold extraordinary congress in Moscow

Wrestling to hold extraordinary congress in Moscow

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

The world wrestling federation (FILA) will hold an extraordinary congress in May to elect a new president as the ancient sport battles to maintain its place on the Olympic programme.

No proof of Indian involvement in Pannun plot: Russia

No proof of Indian involvement in Pannun plot: Russia

Rediff.com9 May 2024

Rubbishing the allegations by the United States on India for a foiled assassination plot against pro-Khalistan radical Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, the Russian Foreign Ministry said that Washington, DC has not yet provided any reliable evidence of the involvement of Indian citizens in the case.

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

'Pakistan Army Wants To Fix Imran Khan'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Five months after the elections in February 2024, the Pakistan army has not been able to break Imran Khan's resolve and break his political party.'