News for 'St Petersburg'

Confederations Cup hosts Russia drawn with Portugal, Mexico

Confederations Cup hosts Russia drawn with Portugal, Mexico

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Hosts Russia were drawn on Saturday in Group A at next year's Confederations Cup along with Portugal, Mexico and New Zealand.

India-Russia to hold naval exercise

India-Russia to hold naval exercise

Rediff.com31 May 2009

Indian Naval Ship Beas, India's indigenously built Brahmaputra class missile frigate, armed with state-of- the-art weapons, including the Barak anti-missile battery will hold joint naval exercises with the Russian navy.

Russian coach mocks Ronaldo

Russian coach mocks Ronaldo

Rediff.com18 Jun 2021

'I never refuse iced Coke.'

PM concludes 'successful' G8 visit

PM concludes 'successful' G8 visit

Rediff.com18 Jul 2006

Dr Singh to attend G-8 meeting in Russia

Dr Singh to attend G-8 meeting in Russia

Rediff.com5 Mar 2006

PM accepted the invitation to the meeting during a telephonic conversion with Putin late Saturday night.

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Troops disengaged at Galwan Valley, 3 other Eastern Ladakh spots: China

Rediff.com14 Sep 2024

Her comments come a day after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said in Geneva that roughly 75 percent of the "disengagement problems" with China are sorted out but the bigger issue has been the increasing militarisation of the frontier.

India raises security concern with Russia

India raises security concern with Russia

Rediff.com28 Sep 2006

In April, another Indian medical student was attacked on the same spot.

Google to set shop in Russia; to hire 3000

Google to set shop in Russia; to hire 3000

Rediff.com2 Aug 2005

Global Internet giant Google is eyeing Russia's new IT Park in St. Petersburg where it may set up operations employing as many as 3,000 workers.

Putin's back and well as ever, says life would be boring without gossip

Putin's back and well as ever, says life would be boring without gossip

Rediff.com16 Mar 2015

Putin made his first public appearance on Monday after an 11-day absence.

Putin moves tactical nuclear warheads to Belarus-Ukraine border

Putin moves tactical nuclear warheads to Belarus-Ukraine border

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Russia moves forward with the plan as part of the plan to deploy tactical nuclear bombs in the country bordering Ukraine.

Bilateral issues, terror to top PM-Putin talks

Bilateral issues, terror to top PM-Putin talks

Rediff.com13 Jul 2006

Bilateral issues, terrorism to top PM-Putin talks in St Petersburg

Anti-War Protests Hits Putin's Russia

Anti-War Protests Hits Putin's Russia

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

On Wednesday, September 21, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a 'partial mobilisation' of some 300,000 reservists with immediate effect in the wake of setbacks suffered by the Russian military in its raging conflict with Ukraine.

Euro 2020: Slovakia player, staff member test positive for COVID

Euro 2020: Slovakia player, staff member test positive for COVID

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Slovakia defender Denis Vavro and another staff member have tested positive for COVID-19

4 days after plane crash, Russia confirms death of Wagner chief Prigozhin

4 days after plane crash, Russia confirms death of Wagner chief Prigozhin

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

Black boxes from the jet that crashed and killed Yevgeny Prigozhin and nine other people have also been recovered by Russian investigators.

Prigozhin made some mistakes: Putin's first remarks on Wagner chief's death

Prigozhin made some mistakes: Putin's first remarks on Wagner chief's death

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Russian President also expressed "sincere condolences" to the families of those who died.

India doubled tiger population ahead of schedule: PM

India doubled tiger population ahead of schedule: PM

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

"On #InternationalTigerDay, greetings to wildlife lovers, especially those who are passionate about tiger conservation. Home to over 70 per cent of the tiger population globally, we reiterate our commitment to ensuring safe habitats for our tigers and nurturing tiger-friendly eco-systems," said PM Modi.

Villas-Boas signs two-year contract as Zenit manager

Villas-Boas signs two-year contract as Zenit manager

Rediff.com18 Mar 2014

Former Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur coach Andre Villas-Boas will take over Russian side Zenit St Petersburg this week after agreeing on a two-season contract, the club said on Tuesday.

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Football: France striker Giroud joins AC Milan from Chelsea

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

UEFA announces UCL final hosts for next four seasons.

UEFA Champions League: Cavani scores late winner as PSG sink Chelsea; Benfica scrape past Zenit

UEFA Champions League: Cavani scores late winner as PSG sink Chelsea; Benfica scrape past Zenit

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Paris Saint-Germain took a crucial advantage after beating Chelsea 2-1 in an entertaining UEFA Champions League Round of 16 first leg tie at the Parc des Princes in Paris on Tuesday.

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Europa League last 16 draw: Chelsea to face Dynamo Kiev

Rediff.com22 Feb 2019

Chelsea will face Dynamo Kiev at home in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie, while London rivals Arsenal will travel to Rennes following Friday's draw in Nyon, Switzerland.

Racism victim Hulk pulls out of WC qualifying draw in Russia

Racism victim Hulk pulls out of WC qualifying draw in Russia

Rediff.com24 Jul 2015

Zenit St Petersburg's Brazilian striker Hulk has pulled out of Saturday's World Cup qualifying draw, only days after complaining of "gross and ugly" racism in Russian football.

'I don't blindly follow fashion trends'

'I don't blindly follow fashion trends'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

The 21 year old Malayalam actor from Kerala gets candid about her love for food, fashion and more.

Champions League last 16: It's Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

Champions League last 16: It's Man City vs Barcelona, Arsenal vs Bayern

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

In the other pairings, English champions Manchester United will take on Greek club Olympiakos, while AC Milan take on Atletico Madrid.

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

US-India: A Chicken And Egg Situation

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Delhi's appeasement strategy may now translate as more mega arms deals with the US, generating substantial business and job creation in the American economy. Make no mistake, Americans will use it to pressure India, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Feline fortune-teller tips Nigeria to beat Argentina

Rediff.com26 Jun 2018

Achilles the cat, who has correctly predicted the score of all three World Cup matches played so far in St Petersburg, tipped Nigeria to beat Argentina as the teams battle on Tuesday for a place in the soccer last 16.

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Feline fortune-teller backs Brazil to beat Costa Rica

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Brazil might have made a slow start to their World Cup campaign but things are looking up, with feline fortune-teller Achilles predicting a win against Costa Rica hours before kick off in St Petersburg on Friday.

Where's This Man Going?

Where's This Man Going?

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

We live in an Odd, Odd, World!

Go G20! World leaders get the party on in Russia

Go G20! World leaders get the party on in Russia

Rediff.com6 Sep 2013

Rediff.com brings for you some behind-the-scenes moments from the G-20 summit

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Russia mourns victims of crashed Egypt plane

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

Russia on Sunday mourned its biggest ever air disaster after a passenger jet full of Russian tourists crashed in Egypt's Sinai, killing all 224 people on board.

Taapsee's BEAUTIFUL Russian holiday

Taapsee's BEAUTIFUL Russian holiday

Rediff.com22 Jun 2021

Namrata Thakker gives us a glimpse of Taapsee's travel diaries.

Youth Boxing World C'ships: Sachin punches his way to pre-quarters

Youth Boxing World C'ships: Sachin punches his way to pre-quarters

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

Asian Championships quarter-finalist Sachin (49kg) advanced to the pre-quarters of World Youth Boxing Championships with a comprehensive second-round victory in St. Petersburg, Russia on Monday.

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Russia 2018 FIFA World Cup: 12 venues, 11 cities

Rediff.com30 Nov 2017

Russia will host the 2018 World Cup finals in 12 venues spread across 11 cities.

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Return to positions: Russia to advancing rebels

Rediff.com24 Jun 2023

The statement of the Russian Defence Ministry comes after Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed to have taken control of military facilities in two Russian cities.

First Look: Sonia with Putin

First Look: Sonia with Putin

Rediff.com16 Jun 2005

First Look: Sonia with Putin

Russian plane with 224 on board crashes in Egypt, ISIS claims responsibility

Russian plane with 224 on board crashes in Egypt, ISIS claims responsibility

Rediff.com1 Nov 2015

A Russian civilian Airbus plane carrying 224 people, mostly tourists, crashed in Egypt's Sinai peninsula on Saturday with most of those on board feared dead as the jet's wreckage was found in a mountainous area.

Euro 2020: Russia's Fernandes cleared of spinal injury after fall

Euro 2020: Russia's Fernandes cleared of spinal injury after fall

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Russia defender Mario Fernandes taken to hospital after suspected spinal injury

Lukaku sends support to club teammate Eriksen after scoring

Lukaku sends support to club teammate Eriksen after scoring

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

Lukaku used his goal after 10 minutes in St Petersburg to send a message of support to Eriksen, who dropped to the ground during Denmark's opening Euro 2020 game against Finland in Copenhagen and was given CPR on the pitch earlier in the day.

Preview: Spain rising but Swiss could stifle their game

Preview: Spain rising but Swiss could stifle their game

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Yet even though the Swiss lack world stars like France's Antoine Griezmann, Karim Benzema or Kylian Mbappe, Spain must be prepared for a long evening finding their way through Vladimir Petkovic's disciplined side on Friday in St Petersburg.

PM returning home after G20 Summit in Russia

PM returning home after G20 Summit in Russia

Rediff.com7 Sep 2013

During the two-day Summit in St Petersburg attended by the world's top leaders including US President Barack Obama and host Vladimir Putin, Singh declared that India has been affected by currency volatility in the past few weeks and was taking steps to finance the current account deficit in an environment that is seen to be friendly for stable foreign capital flows.

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...