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India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

India withdraws from volleyball event in Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Pakistan Volleyball Federation on Sunday said India have withdrawn their contingent from the next month's Central Asian Volleyball in Islamabad.

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for shunning double standards in combating terrorism and urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to hold accountable perpetrators, organisers and financers of cross-border terrorism, seen as reference to Pakistan.

Pahalgam attack fallout: Pakistan loses volleyball event

Pahalgam attack fallout: Pakistan loses volleyball event

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The Central Asian Volleyball tournament, which India withdrew from following the terror attack in Pahalgam, has been shifted from Islamabad to Tashkent in Uzbekistan.

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.

Pak, Turkiye strengthen ties as Sharif meets Erdogan

Pak, Turkiye strengthen ties as Sharif meets Erdogan

Rediff.com26 May 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to review bilateral relations and reaffirm their commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership. The two leaders discussed joint ventures and enhanced bilateral investment in key sectors, aiming to achieve a $5 billion annual bilateral trade target. They also expressed gratitude for mutual support during recent tensions with India. The meeting was described as "warm and most cordial," highlighting the deep-rooted historical ties between Pakistan and Turkey.

Sports Ministry backs AIFF bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Sports Ministry backs AIFF bid to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

'The AIFF is happy to have the government's strong support in our bid to host the AFC Asian Cup 2031. The Asian Cup is the biggest football tournament in Asia and it is important for India as a nation to showcase what we have, not just to Asia but to the rest of the world.'

Asian Wrestling: Sunil wins bronze

Asian Wrestling: Sunil wins bronze

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Indian wrestler Sunil Kumar won the bronze medal in the 87kg Greco Roman bout of the Asian Championship hin Amman, Jordan on Tuesday.

Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade

Mask-shy Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan rain on COVID-compliant opening parade

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

Pakistan's two flagbearers also chose not to cover their faces, unlike the vast majority of other participants at the Tokyo Olympics opening ceremony on Friday.

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Will rivers in India, Nepal go dry?

Rediff.com30 May 2025

More than twice as much global glacier mass will remain if countries restrict temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius, compared to the warming level of 2.7 degrees Celsius resulting from the current policies, says a new study released.

Red carpet welcome for Modi in Tajikistan

Red carpet welcome for Modi in Tajikistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

On the last leg of his eight-day six-nation tour, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday made a strong pitch for taking India's ties with Tajikistan to newer heights in diverse areas.

India-Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan, counter-terrorism

India-Tajikistan discuss Afghanistan, counter-terrorism

Rediff.com3 Jul 2012

Afghanistan was the focus of the high-level talks held between India and Tajikistan, says Sheela Bhatt.

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

6.3 magnitude quake in Tajikistan jolts Delhi, Amritsar and north India

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

There were no immediate reports of any loss of life or damage to property.

Defence cooperation tops PM Modi's agenda in Tajikistan

Defence cooperation tops PM Modi's agenda in Tajikistan

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

India and Tajikistan on Monday pledged to further deepen their cooperation to fight terror and agreed to step up defence ties besides boosting trade and investment.

India, Tajikistan sign 4 pacts

India, Tajikistan sign 4 pacts

Rediff.com7 Aug 2006

India and Tajikistan on Monday resolved to jointly fight global terrorism and signed four pacts on strengthening cooperation in the fields of energy, science and technology, foreign office consultation and culture.

AFC Challenge Cup: India lose to Tajikistan

AFC Challenge Cup: India lose to Tajikistan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2012

Defending champions India made a disastrous start to their AFC Challenge Cup campaign, going down 0-2 to Tajikistan in Kathmandu, on Friday.

Krishna heads for strategic mission to Tajikistan

Krishna heads for strategic mission to Tajikistan

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Krishna's official visit to Dushnabe is being seen as part of attempts by New Delhi to re-engage the strategically-located Central Asian country, which shares borders with Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China.

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Full List of Countries Hit With Trump's 'Reciprocal' Tariffs

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Here is the complete list of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Wednesday.

Indian outpost in Tajikistan nearing completion

Indian outpost in Tajikistan nearing completion

Rediff.com21 Jan 2008

The first Indian military outpost abroad is nearing completion in Tajikistan but some technical problems are hindering its full-fledged functioning, Defence Minister A K Antony said on Monday. "The base in Tajikistan is almost complete. But some technical problems are there," Antony said.

Remembering The Aga Khan

Remembering The Aga Khan

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, Aga Khan IV, the 49th hereditary Imam of the Shia Ismaili Muslims, passed away in Lisbon at the age of 88 on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

Tajikistan seeks expeditious conclusion of 26/11 trial

Tajikistan seeks expeditious conclusion of 26/11 trial

Rediff.com3 Sep 2012

Tajikistan on Monday joined India in seeking expeditious conclusion of the Mumbai terror attack trial in Pakistan and called for 'active prosecution of the authors of such crimes and their accomplices'.

West Asian conflict ends Mohun Bagan's AFC Champions League campaign

West Asian conflict ends Mohun Bagan's AFC Champions League campaign

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

It was learnt that 35 registered players, including seven foreigners, wrote to the club that they didn't wish to go to Iran.

AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Superlative India held by Tajikistan

AFC U-16 Qualifiers: Superlative India held by Tajikistan

Rediff.com22 Sep 2013

India put up a spirited performance to eke out a 1-1 draw against Tajikistan in the opening match of the 2013 AFC U-16 Qualifiers at the Ali Sabah Al-Salem Stadium in Kuwait City on Saturday.

Tajikistan to face India in AFC final

Tajikistan to face India in AFC final

Rediff.com8 Aug 2008

Tajikistan beat North Korea 1-0 to set up a final against hosts India in the AFC Challenge Cup.

Jaishankar, not Modi, will attend SCO summit in Pakistan

Jaishankar, not Modi, will attend SCO summit in Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Oct 2024

The last Indian external affairs minister to visit Pakistan was Sushma Swaraj. She had travelled to Islamabad in December 2015 to attend a conference on Afghanistan.

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Iran Missile Strike Forces Flight Reroutes

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Flights from Delhi or Bengaluru, while they may still fly over Iran, depending on the route, have alternative paths that may take them through Central Asia or northern routes.

Tajikistan too good for India in football friendly

Tajikistan too good for India in football friendly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Indian football team's disastrous performance at the international level continued as it went down 0-3 to Tajikistan in an international friendly in Khujand, Tajikistan, on Wednesday.

Tajikistan too good for India in football friendly

Tajikistan too good for India in football friendly

Rediff.com14 Aug 2013

The Indian football team's disastrous performance at the international level continued as it went down 0-3 to Tajikistan in an international friendly in Khujand, Tajikistan, on Wednesday.

AFC Champions League Two: Tough draw for Mohun Bagan SG

AFC Champions League Two: Tough draw for Mohun Bagan SG

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

The Champions League Two features 32 clubs divided into eight groups - four West, four East - of four teams each for the group stage, which will be played in a home-and-away round-robin format from September 17 to December 5.

President leaves for visit to Russia, Tajikistan

President leaves for visit to Russia, Tajikistan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2009

President Pratibha Patil today embarked on her maiden visit to Russia seeking to consolidate the relations between the "close friends and partners" in the changed global geo-political situation.

7.0-intensity quake jolts Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, J-K

7.0-intensity quake jolts Tajikistan; tremors felt in Delhi, J-K

Rediff.com7 Dec 2015

A high-intensity earthquake hit the Central Asian country of Tajikistan on Monday, tremors of which were felt in parts of north India, including Delhi and Kashmir.

Mohun Bagan refuse to travel to Iran for AFC tie

Mohun Bagan refuse to travel to Iran for AFC tie

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Keeping their players' "safety and security" in mind, Mohun Bagan Super Giant have decided against travelling to Iran for their AFC Champions League 2 match against Tractor FC owing to the existing volatile situation in the west Asian nation.

Pak invites Modi to SCO meeting in Islamabad

Pak invites Modi to SCO meeting in Islamabad

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

During a weekly press briefing, the Foreign Office Spokesperson Mumtaz Zahra Baloch said that invitations have been sent to the heads of countries to participate in the meeting which will take place on October 15-16, the Dawn newspaper reported.

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned Under-23 World champion.

Krishna arrives in Tajikistan to boost central Asian ties

Krishna arrives in Tajikistan to boost central Asian ties

Rediff.com2 Jul 2012

Giving a push to India's 'Connect Central Asia Policy', External Affairs Minister S M Krishna arrived in Dushanbe on Monday in the Tajik capital to hold talks with the resource-rich country's top leadership on bilateral issues such as trade, energy and counter-terrorism.

India eyes gas, oil fields in Tajikistan and Russia

India eyes gas, oil fields in Tajikistan and Russia

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

Oil and gas deals are high on the agenda as President Pratibha Devisingh Patil began a weeklong visit to Russia and Tajikistan.

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

Foreign students in Gujarat varsity attacked over namaaz in hostel; 2 held

Rediff.com17 Mar 2024

An FIR was registered against 20-25 people and nine teams of security personnel were formed to conduct a probe into the incident, police commissioner GS Malik said.

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Uzbekistan: Land Of Arabian Nights

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Jaishankar lands in Islamabad as India swears by SCO, but no bilaterals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

It is the first time in nearly nine years that India's foreign minister travelled to Pakistan even as the ties between the two neighbours remained tense over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan.

M S Dhoni's Dubai Diaries

M S Dhoni's Dubai Diaries

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

Sakshi and Mahendra Singh Dhoni, celebrated the arrival of 2024 in style.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.