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Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Williamson, Boult will play IPL 2021 in UAE

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

New Zealand Cricket (NZC) chief executive David White has confirmed that Kiwi players involved in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2021 would be allowed to re-join their franchises and complete the competition when it re-starts in September.

Visa troubles for Pakistan team

Visa troubles for Pakistan team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2023

Visa and passport issues have left the national senior cricket team in Australia without a doctor and the under-19 side in the UAE without a team manager.

India's oil import bill could swell to $101-$104 bn in FY25: ICRA

India's oil import bill could swell to $101-$104 bn in FY25: ICRA

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

India's net oil import bill could widen to $101-104 billion in current fiscal from $96.1 billion in 2023-24 and any escalation in the Iran-Israel conflict could impart an upward pressure on the value of imports, ICRA said on Tuesday. The domestic rating agency said based on its analysis, lower value of Russian oil imports is estimated to have led to savings of $7.9 billion in 11 months (April-February) of 2023-24, up from $5.1 billion in 2022-23.

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

Arjun Erigaisi loses to Nikolas Theodorou in Sharjah Masters chess

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Indian Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi was stunned by Nikolas Theodorou of Greece in the second round of Sharjah Masters chess tournament in Sharjah.

Australia yet to discuss players' participation in IPL in UAE

Australia yet to discuss players' participation in IPL in UAE

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Cricket Australia on Monday said they are yet to start discussions on whether Australian cricketers would compete in the remainder of IPL 2021, which will take place in the UAE in September-October.

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Another Indian worker in UAE fired for 'Islamobhobic' posts

Rediff.com18 May 2020

Brajkishore Gupta was fired without notice for calling Indian Muslims 'coronavirus spreaders' and hailing the Delhi riots as 'divine justice' in his Facebook posts, the Gulf News reported.

Australia, England players arrive in UAE for IPL 2020

Australia, England players arrive in UAE for IPL 2020

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

Steve Smith, David Warner, Jofra Archer and Jos Buttler, landed, in Dubai

Ban on onion export lifted; MEP of $550/tonne imposed

Ban on onion export lifted; MEP of $550/tonne imposed

Rediff.com4 May 2024

The government on Saturday lifted the ban on onion exports but imposed a minimum export price (MEP) of $550 per tonne, amid ongoing Lok Sabha elections in the country. Last night, the government imposed a 40 per cent duty on export of onions. In August last year, India had imposed a 40 per cent export duty on onions up to December 31, 2023.

Praise for Rohit and Co after defending lowest ever total in T20 WC

Praise for Rohit and Co after defending lowest ever total in T20 WC

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

The Indian cricket fraternity praised the team for pulling off the win.

It's official! BCCI to shift T20 World Cup to UAE, confirms Shah

It's official! BCCI to shift T20 World Cup to UAE, confirms Shah

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Jay Shah confirmed on Monday that the T20 World Cup, which was scheduled to held in India later this year, will be shifted to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation in the country.

IPL: Will Harbhajan join CSK in UAE?

IPL: Will Harbhajan join CSK in UAE?

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

Amid the ongoing speculations regarding Harbhajan Singh's availability for the Indian Premier League, a source in the know of developments in Chennai Super Kings said the cricketer has not yet informed the franchise that he is not coming.

PIX: Rohit, Bumrah touch down in UAE for IPL

PIX: Rohit, Bumrah touch down in UAE for IPL

Rediff.com11 Sep 2021

They will now undergo six days of quarantine and then will link up with the Mumbai Indians squad. Rohit, Surya and Bumrah tested negative for COVID-19 before departure from Manchester and after arrival in Abu Dhabi.

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

What Justin Trudeau said after meeting Modi at G7 summit

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Trudeau said that there was a commitment to work together with India to deal with some "very important issues".

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

May shift T20 WC to UAE due to COVID-19 situation: BCCI secretary Shah

Rediff.com26 Jun 2021

BCCI secretary Jay Shah on Saturday said the T20 World Cup may have to be shifted from India to the United Arab Emirates due to the COVID-19 situation.

Kiwi pacer Boult looking foward to IPL in UAE

Kiwi pacer Boult looking foward to IPL in UAE

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

New Zealand bowler and Mumbai Indians pace spearhead Trent Boult said he would love to play in the remaining matches of Indian Premier League, which is scheduled to be held in the UAE later this year.

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

India has supported efforts to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian population in Gaza sending consignments of essential items.

Match-Fixing: UAE players Naveed, Shaiman banned for eight years

Match-Fixing: UAE players Naveed, Shaiman banned for eight years

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The International Cricket Council slapped eight-year bans on United Arab Emirates (UAE) cricketers Mohammad Naveed and Shaiman Anwar Butt for their alleged role in trying to fix matches in the T20 World Cup qualifier in 2019.

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Sacrifices reap rewards for parents of Olympic shuttlers

Rediff.com23 Jul 2024

'It was tough financially for the first few years but my friends and family supported me and once he did well at the 2018 Commonwealth Games, there was no looking back.'

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Modi embarks for UAE from Paris

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Modi's visit to Bahrain is significant as it will be the first visit of an Indian prime minister to the country.

BCCI gets govt approval for IPL in UAE?

BCCI gets govt approval for IPL in UAE?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

A BCCI source told PTI that the permission in writing is due to come any time in the next few days.

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

UAE honours PM Modi with highest civilian award

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

India has welcomed the UAE's announcement to confer the top civilian award on Modi.

UltraTech Cement to acquire 23% in India Cements

UltraTech Cement to acquire 23% in India Cements

Rediff.com27 Jun 2024

The country's leading cement maker UltraTech on Thursday said it will acquire a 23 per cent stake in its Chennai-based rival India Cements Ltd, in a deal estimated to be around Rs 1,885 crore. As part of the transaction, UltraTech Cement will acquire 7.06 crores equity shares of India Cements at a price of up to Rs 267 per share, according to a regulatory filing from the Aditya Birla Group flagship firm.

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Why managing IPL in UAE will be 'slightly easier'

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

With the ICC headquartered in Dubai, the BCCI, if need be, can take help of the global body which has a huge team of ACU officials who can be hired

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

India's UAE envoy warns diaspora amidst outrage over 'Islamophobic' tweets

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Ambassador of India to the UAE Pavan Kapoor quoted a tweet of Prime Minister Narendra Modi who said that COVID-19 does not see race, religion, colour, caste, creed, language or borders before striking.

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Israel, UAE and Bahrain sign Abraham Accord

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

The Arab Accord -- essentially bilateral agreements with Israel -- does not mention the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Only asymptomatic Indians to fly back home from UAE

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The first two special flights that will operate from Thursday to evacuate Indians stranded in the UAE due to the coronavirus pandemic

India's AFC U-23 dreams crushed in devastating loss

India's AFC U-23 dreams crushed in devastating loss

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

India finished at the bottom of Group G, having earlier lost to China 1-2.

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Nepal court sentences cricketer Lamichhane to 8-year imprisonment in a rape case

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

The Nepal court on Wednesday sentenced star cricketer Sandeep Lamichhane to eight years imprisonment in a rape case.

Exports up 9% in May; trade deficit widens to 7-month high

Exports up 9% in May; trade deficit widens to 7-month high

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

India's merchandise exports rose by 9.1 per cent to $38.13 billion in May even as the trade deficit widened to a seven-month high of $23.78 billion during the month, according to government data. Healthy growth in sectors, such as engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles and plastics helped register growth in exports despite global economic uncertainties.

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Basmati rice exports rose 22% till February FY24 on West Asia demand

Rediff.com28 Apr 2024

Exports of high-quality basmati rice from India grew by 22 per cent to $5.2 billion during April 2023-February 2024, amid robust demand, primarily from West Asia. According to data compiled by the commerce department, exports of basmati rice increased to 4.68 million metric tonnes (MMT) in April-February, from 4.1 MMT during the same period a year ago, registering a growth of 14 per cent.

'IPL in UAE is much-needed chaos we need in our lives'

'IPL in UAE is much-needed chaos we need in our lives'

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

Ravi Shastri said that UAE in 2014 had shown that it is well capable of handling a tournament of this magnitude.

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

T20 World Cup in UAE from Oct 17-Nov 14: ICC

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

This year's T20 World Cup, which has been moved to the UAE and Oman from India due to the COVID-10 pandemic, will be played from October 17 to November 14, the International Cricket Council announced on Tuesday.

India is going ahead as 'vishwa mitra': Modi at Gujarat Summit

India is going ahead as 'vishwa mitra': Modi at Gujarat Summit

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said the world looks at India as an important pillar of stability, a trusted friend, an engine of growth in the global economy, a technology hub for finding solutions and a powerhouse of talented youth. He also said that in the rapidly changing world order, India is moving forward as 'vishwa mitra' (friend of the world).

Delhi Capitals will start afresh in IPL's second leg in UAE: Mishra

Delhi Capitals will start afresh in IPL's second leg in UAE: Mishra

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

Delhi Capitals' leg-spinner Amit Mishra -- the second-highest wicket-taker in the history of IPL, has been trying to get used to the conditions in the UAE during the pre-season camp in Dubai ahead of the second leg of IPL 2021.

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

UAE urges India to revise air services pact

Rediff.com25 Jun 2019

Emirates and Etihad Airways have over the past year continued to lobby India to allow them more flight slots, which won't be possible until the 2007 pact is revised.

'IPL in UAE will level the playing field for T20 World Cup'

'IPL in UAE will level the playing field for T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

Star Australian all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says IPL's UAE leg will help the preparation of Australia's players.

More pain for Marsh as injury scans lost in UAE

More pain for Marsh as injury scans lost in UAE

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Sunrisers Hyderabad all-rounder Mitchell Marsh is unaware of the extent of his injury, which ruled him out of the Indian Premier League, as the reports of the scans on his right ankle went missing in the UAE.

Air India's rise could impact 3 Gulf hubs: Saudia

Air India's rise could impact 3 Gulf hubs: Saudia

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Air India (AI)'s rise could be at the expense of three "super-connector" hubs - Doha in Qatar, and Dubai and Abu Dhabi in the UAE - as the Indian passenger would any day prefer direct flights of their national airline that is providing excellent on-time service, Arved von zur Muehlen, chief commercial officer of Saudia Airlines, said on Thursday.

How England, Australia players can avoid IPL quarantine in UAE

How England, Australia players can avoid IPL quarantine in UAE

Rediff.com8 Sep 2020

While some franchises have said there needs to be a six-day quarantine for them and could see them miss their respective teams' opening games, others have pointed out how they should be excused since it would be simply about moving from one bio-secure bubble (in the UK) to another (in the UAE).

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Sharjah Masters Chess: Chithamabaram stays in joint lead

Rediff.com18 May 2024

Aravindh Chithamabaram took his tally to 3.5 points out of a possible four.