News for 'Peru'

RIL inks pact with Peru's Perupetro

RIL inks pact with Peru's Perupetro

Rediff.com8 Jul 2008

The two firms are likely to bid in Peruvian government auction of 22 blocks with hydrocarbon potential, he said, adding that the auction was scheduled to open in September. Earlier this year, Reliance acquired 90 per cent stake in an oil block in the Andean region of Puno in Peru from Irisn company Pan Andean Resources.

Nunez gets five-game ban as Uruguay players punished for Copa brawl

Nunez gets five-game ban as Uruguay players punished for Copa brawl

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez has been banned for five international matches while several other players were also suspended for their involvement in clashes with fans following Uruguay's Copa America loss to Colombia in July, South American soccer's governing body said on Wednesday.

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina.

PIX: Teenager Mbappe sends France through as Peru knocked out

PIX: Teenager Mbappe sends France through as Peru knocked out

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Kylian Mbappe became France's youngest scorer at a World Cup when he put Les Bleus 1-0 ahead at halftime against Peru in their second Group C game on Thursday.

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

India dominate shooting World Championship with 21 medals

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India's young shooters added five more medals to their kitty, including two gold on Friday taking the tally to 21 medals to remain at the top of the standings -- 13 gold, two silver and six bronze.

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

'Travelled 6 countries, crossed sea, jungle to reach US'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

Over 100 Indian immigrants, including 33 each from Haryana and Gujarat, 30 from Punjab, and several from other states, were deported from the US after undertaking perilous journeys filled with extortion and hardship. The returnees landed in Amritsar in a US military plane and are now back home, facing huge debts and emotional trauma. Many of them were lured by promises of a better life in the US but fell victim to human trafficking and extortion rings. The families of the deportees are demanding strict action against the travel agents who facilitated their illegal journeys.

World Cup PIX: Poulsen goal powers Denmark to 1-0 win over Peru

World Cup PIX: Poulsen goal powers Denmark to 1-0 win over Peru

Rediff.com16 Jun 2018

The referee consulted with the VAR (video assistant referee) system before awarding the spot kick to Cueva after a foul by Yussuf Poulsen, but he spurned the chance to break the deadlock, firing the ball high over the bar.

Peru hold Brazil

Peru hold Brazil

Rediff.com17 Nov 2003

Nolberto Solano scored the equaliser as world champions Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw.

Peru and Uruguay gain little

Peru and Uruguay gain little

Rediff.com8 Jun 2005

Peru and Uruguay ground out a bad-tempered 0-0 draw in a World Cup qualifier on Tuesday, a result that effectively ended the home side's hopes of reaching Germany next year.

Solano inspires Peru fight-back

Solano inspires Peru fight-back

Rediff.com13 Jul 2004

Peru fought back to draw 2-2 with Colombia in the Copa America.

WC Preview: Australia seek more goals in crunch match against Peru

WC Preview: Australia seek more goals in crunch match against Peru

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Australia head into their must-win match against Peru under pressure to score goals and with fingers crossed that France will bring their A-game against Denmark.

Uruguay beat Peru after controversial opening goal

Uruguay beat Peru after controversial opening goal

Rediff.com11 Jun 2012

The win lifted Copa America holders Uruguay into second place in the South American group, a point behind leaders Chile and one ahead of Argentina, while Ecuador's win in Quito saw them climb to fourth.

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru beat Venezuela, Group C all square

Copa America PHOTOS: Peru beat Venezuela, Group C all square

Rediff.com19 Jun 2015

Peru beat 10-man Venezuela 1-0 at the Copa America on Thursday.

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Uruguay footballer Izquierdo dies after collapsing during match

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Uruguayan defender Juan Izquierdo collapsed on the pitch after suffering an irregular heartbeat during a Copa Libertadores game last week.

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

'Musk, Vivek biggest threat for China'

Rediff.com24 Nov 2024

United States President-elect Donald Trump's plan to overhaul the government with a new department headed by tech billionaire Elon Musk and Indian-origin entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy will be a biggest threat for China as it has to compete with far more efficient US political system, a policy advisor to the Chinese government said.

Copa America PHOTOS: Guerrero hat-trick eases Peru into semis

Copa America PHOTOS: Guerrero hat-trick eases Peru into semis

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

Peru striker Paolo Guerrero scored a hat-trick to give his side a comfortable 3-1 victory over Bolivia at the Copa America on Thursday, setting up a last-four showdown with hosts Chile.

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

PIX: Argentina down Canada in Copa America opener

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Defending Copa America champions Argentina beat Canada 2-0 in the opening match of the tournament on Thursday.

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Canada's move on visa program to hit Indian students

Rediff.com9 Nov 2024

The processing time for students applying under the Student Direct Stream (SDS) was significantly shorter and approval rates higher, something that will change after Canada ended the scheme on Friday.

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Copa America: Colombia reach semis after shootout win over Peru

Rediff.com18 Jun 2016

Colombia beat Peru 4-2 in a penalty shootout on Friday to progress to the semi-finals of the Copa America after the two sides played to a dull scoreless draw in New Jersey.

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

WC Preview: Eriksen set to come of age as Denmark take on Peru

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Under Norwegian coach Hareide, Denmark have become more direct, preferring to move the ball up the field quickly and establish their attack from there, rather than passing it out from the back as they did under Morten Olsen.

India's great leap forward in Peru

India's great leap forward in Peru

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari's visit is billed as a game-changer for India's relationship with mineral-rich Peru, Latin America's fastest growing economy. Nikhil Lakshman reports from Lima.

India's great leap forward in Peru

India's great leap forward in Peru

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Vice President Hamid Ansari's visit is billed as a game-changer for India's relationship with mineral-rich Peru, Latin America's fastest growing economy. Nikhil Lakshman reports from Lima.

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

India Needs 75 Years To Reach 25% Of US GDP

Rediff.com2 Aug 2024

According to the World Bank, economic growth in middle-income countries, including India, is not accelerating. 'In fact, it is slowing down as incomes increase, with the trend becoming more pronounced each decade.'

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Indian shooters' gold rush continues at Jr World C'ships

Rediff.com2 Oct 2024

Earlier in the day, Divanshi reached the final by finishing fifth in qualification with a score of 577 over the precision and rapid-fire rounds of 30-shots each.

Inspiring woman! Meet Peru's 92-year-old soccer coach

Inspiring woman! Meet Peru's 92-year-old soccer coach

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Symbolising this very statement is Maria Angelica Ramos, a 92-year-old woman has taken it upon herself to coach the youth around Lima.

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.

Copa America: Peru stun Uruguay

Copa America: Peru stun Uruguay

Rediff.com27 Jun 2007

Peru produced a shock 3-0 win over Uruguay while Bolivia twice fought back to draw 2-2 with hosts Venezuela in a dramatic opening to the Copa America on Tuesday.

Copa America: Pizarro rescues Peru

Copa America: Pizarro rescues Peru

Rediff.com4 Jul 2007

Peru's Claudio Pizarro scored a late equaliser to salvage a 2-2 draw against Bolivia at the Copa America.

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Peru beat Mexico 1-0, Uruguay held by Chile

Peru beat Mexico 1-0, Uruguay held by Chile

Rediff.com9 Jul 2011

Peru edged Mexico 1-0 at the Copa America on Friday to move level on points at the top of Group C with Chile, who had earlier come from behind to draw 1-1 with Uruguay.

Argentina knock out hosts Peru

Argentina knock out hosts Peru

Rediff.com18 Jul 2004

Brazil held in Peru, Salas strikes for Chile

Brazil held in Peru, Salas strikes for Chile

Rediff.com19 Nov 2007

Kaka produced another superb strike to help Brazil draw 1-1 away to Peru in Sunday's World Cup qualifiers while Marcelo Salas scored his first international goals for more than two years in Chile's 2-2 away draw to Uruguay.

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Copa America: Controversial Peru goal knocks Brazil out in group stage

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Substitute Raul Riudiaz's hotly disputed goal earned Peru a shock 1-0 win over Brazil in Foxborough, Massachusetts on Sunday, the defeat knocking the five-time world champions out the Copa America at the group stage.

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

Customs duty cut on silver likely to give Centre breather for now

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

The steep cut in Customs duty on silver in the FY25 Budget to 6 per cent from 15 per cent may provide the government temporary relief by checking the spurt in silver imports from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA). In FY24, silver imports from the UAE jumped to $1.7 billion from only $11.18 million in FY23, according to commerce department data. In May, about 87 per cent of India's silver imports came from Dubai.

UN rushes to Peru with aide

UN rushes to Peru with aide

Rediff.com17 Aug 2007

The international body is rushing food and assistance amounting to $1 million

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

All you need to know about Copa America 2024

Rediff.com20 Jun 2024

Fourteen stadiums across the US will host the Copa America matches.

PIX: Argentina beat Canada to enter Copa America final

PIX: Argentina beat Canada to enter Copa America final

Rediff.com10 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America semi-final between Argentina and Canada at MetLife Stadium, East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Tuesday.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties, enter semis

Copa America: Argentina beat Ecuador on penalties, enter semis

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

Argentina beat Ecuador 4-2 on penalties to move into the semi-finals of the Copa America on Thursday after goalkeeper Emi Martinez made two saves for the reigning champions in the shoot-out following a 1-1 draw in regulation time.

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

RBI recognises FACE as fintech SRO

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recognised the Fintech Association for Consumer Empowerment (FACE) as a self-regulatory organisation (SRO) in the fintech sector, the central bank announced on Wednesday. The banking regulator received three applications for fintech SRO. Of the remaining two applications, one has been returned by the RBI with a provision for resubmission after meeting specific requirements, while the third application is still under examination, said Governor Shaktikanta Das at the Global Fintech Fest in Mumbai.