News for 'Southern Russia'

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

One Baby Step To Peace In Israel-Hamas War

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

The Maltese resolution envisages a win-win situation, which the two parties fail to see in their mood to bring each other to book. It may well mark the beginning of the end of war, predicts Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Jaishankar discusses Red Sea crisis with Iranian counterpart

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday held wide ranging discussions with Iranian counterpart Hossein Amirabdollahian in Tehran and their discussion focused on the long term framework for India's involvement with the strategically vital Chabahar port and the North-South connectivity project.

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Russia's Kadyrov honours Egypt's Salah at gala dinner

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Ramzan Kadyrov, the Kremlin-backed head of Russia's southern Chechnya region, hosted a dinner in honour of Egypt's football team and presented the Liverpool star forward Mohamed Salah with an award, the Chechen leader's press service said on Friday.

Euro 2016: Russia summons French envoy over fan arrests

Euro 2016: Russia summons French envoy over fan arrests

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

The move came after Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov branded the action by the French police "an absolutely unacceptable incident".

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Kerala man cycles 4000km to Russia to watch World Cup

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

He flew to Dubai from Kerala on Febraury 23, bought a cycle, took a ship to the port city of Bandar Abbas, the capital of Hormozgan province on the southern coast of Iran, before embarking on his cycling odyssey to Russia.

Visit Russia for World Cup, but be careful...

Visit Russia for World Cup, but be careful...

Rediff.com12 Jun 2018

The Russian Football Union's anti-discrimination inspector has said the World Cup is a chance for Russia to show how open it is.

Russian hostage crisis: Terrorists open fire

Russian hostage crisis: Terrorists open fire

Rediff.com3 Sep 2004

They suspected some unusual movement near the school where they are holding over 300 persons, mostly children, hostage.

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

India abstains from UN vote on Israel-Hamas conflict

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The Jordanian-drafted resolution did not make any mention of the militant group Hamas, with the US expressing outrage at the "omission".

Militants free 31 Russian hostages

Militants free 31 Russian hostages

Rediff.com2 Sep 2004

Another Russian found dead in Odisha, 3rd in fortnight

Another Russian found dead in Odisha, 3rd in fortnight

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

The Russian, identified as Milyakov Sergey, was found dead in a ship anchored at Paradip Port in Jagatsinghpur district.

Brazil's resolution on humanitarian pauses for aid fails in UNSC after US veto

Brazil's resolution on humanitarian pauses for aid fails in UNSC after US veto

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

The UN Security Council on Wednesday failed to adopt a Brazil-led draft resolution that would have called for humanitarian pauses in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict to allow full access for aid to the Gaza strip after the US vetoed the text.

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

FIFA World Cup: Best Fan of the Day

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

The many moods of the fans at the World Cup in Russia

Russia says doping whistleblower competing at Rio would be 'absurd'

Russia says doping whistleblower competing at Rio would be 'absurd'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2016

It would be "absurd" if Russian doping whistleblower Yulia Stepanova was allowed to compete at the Rio Olympics while clean Russian athletes are barred from the Games, R-Sport agency quoted Russian Sports Minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Monday.

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Putin oversees nuclear drills, says 'ready to use all means'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday monitored drills of the country's strategic nuclear forces involving multiple practice launches of ballistic and cruise missiles, the Kremlin said.

Russian miners rescued

Russian miners rescued

Rediff.com29 Oct 2003

The miners were trapped nearly a kilometer underground after a lake burst into their shaft October 23 in Novoshakhtinsk, near the Ukrainian border about 1000 km south of Moscow

Suicide attack kills 17 Russians

Suicide attack kills 17 Russians

Rediff.com5 Jun 2003

The attack is suspected to be the work of Chechen separatist rebels.

Fire at Russian school for deaf kills 28

Fire at Russian school for deaf kills 28

Rediff.com10 Apr 2003

The deaf kids could not hear the commotion due to the fire, which took place in a school in the Caspian Sea port of Makhachkala.

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

'Russia's 19th century tactics in 21st century war'

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

'The wise men learn lessons in war.' 'The smart men learn lessons from others, it's only the foolish who learn the wrong lesson.'

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

War Has Broken Between IT Giants

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Trouble started brewing after Cognizant announced that Ravi Kumar, former Infosys president, would take over as the Nasdaq-listed company's CEO.

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Tennis PICS: Djokovic roars back to win thriller for Cincinnati title

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

Photos pf tennis action across the USA on Sunday.

Indian fan dies in car crash in Russia near World Cup city Sochi

Indian fan dies in car crash in Russia near World Cup city Sochi

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

The incident, the first reported death of a World Cup visitor to Russia, was blamed by police on the driver, although Russian roads are notorious and claimed over 19,000 lives in 2017.

Ukraine: The Architecture Of War

Ukraine: The Architecture Of War

Rediff.com17 May 2022

As Russia's war to control eastern Ukraine intensifies, Ukrainians discover the devastation Vladimir Putin's soldiers have left behind.

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

World Cup diary: Fans get true taste of Russia

Rediff.com9 Jul 2018

Many soccer fans knew little or nothing about Russian cuisine before the World Cup, but have tucked into local gastronomy with relish, trying everything from luxurious caviar to staples like veal tongue.

Rishi Sunak shares mother's homemade barfi with Zelensky

Rishi Sunak shares mother's homemade barfi with Zelensky

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

The incident goes back to last month when Sunak made a quick visit to his hometown of Southampton to launch a new government scheme for the state-funded National Health Service (NHS) to expand the role of high street pharmacies.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Ukraine: Clearing The Litter Of War

Ukraine: Clearing The Litter Of War

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

As Russian forces retreated, they left behind thousands of deadly explosives.

No direct proof, but Iran is complicit: US on Hamas attack

No direct proof, but Iran is complicit: US on Hamas attack

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

The White House said on Tuesday that there is no specific information about the role of Iran in the latest terrorist attack against Israel by Hamas, but it is complicit in a broad sense for funding the military wing of the terrorist group.

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

In UNGA, India votes against Israeli settlements in Palestine

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

India voted in favour of a resolution that condemns Israeli settlement activities in the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

Alien abduction? Stolen by Russia? MH370 theories continue

Alien abduction? Stolen by Russia? MH370 theories continue

Rediff.com5 Mar 2015

It has been a year since Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370, carrying 239 passengers, disappeared without any trace.

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

India Must Play Lead Role For Peace In Ukraine

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

We have already suffered considerable collateral damage as a result of the war, and its continuance will continue to dampen our prospects for faster economic growth. We have a direct and legitimate interest in its early cessation, counsels former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

A Mother Weeps For Her Daughter

A Mother Weeps For Her Daughter

Rediff.com16 Apr 2022

Glimpses of the sorrow and suffering in Ukraine.

Buildings, Homes, Communities Destroyed

Buildings, Homes, Communities Destroyed

Rediff.com13 May 2022

As Russia's war to control eastern Ukraine intensifies, Ukrainians discover the devastation Vladimir Putin's soldiers have left behind in other parts of the country.

Russian prepares major attack on Kyiv; seizes nuclear plant

Russian prepares major attack on Kyiv; seizes nuclear plant

Rediff.com12 Mar 2022

Latest satellite images issued by United States company Maxar revealed that Russian forces are getting ready for a massive offensive in the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv.

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Russia ready to cooperate with WADA in doping scam

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

The Russian Sports Ministry said on Tuesday it was open for closer cooperation with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) in order to eliminate any irregularities committed by the Russian anti-doping watchdog and its accredited laboratory.

Zelenskyy Sends Putin A Message

Zelenskyy Sends Putin A Message

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made his first trip to Ukraine's war-torn southern frontline cities, Mykolaiv and Odesa on Saturday, June 18, 2022.

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russia is keen to strengthen economic ties with India.

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

At least 17 killed in Russian attack on Zaporizhzhia

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Acting Mayor of Zaporizhzhia Anatoly Kurtev said that in the attack, five houses were destroyed and apartment buildings were damaged, CNN reported.

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

World Cup diary: Russia coach wins graffiti honour

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Stanislav Cherchesov is getting the big graffiti treatment in Russia after coaching the home team to the second round of the World Cup for the first time in 32 years.

Is That Vladimir Putin?

Is That Vladimir Putin?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

As Russia concentrates its attack on the east and south of the country, residents of the Kyiv region are returning to assess the war's toll on their communities.