News for 'doha'

ISSF World Cup: Manu to headline elite Indian line-up

ISSF World Cup: Manu to headline elite Indian line-up

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Eight Indian shooters, including double Olympic medalist Manu Bhaker, have secured their places in the season-ending ISSF World Cup Final scheduled to be held in Doha, Qatar, from December 4 to 9.

Why Gazans Celebrate Qatar's World Cup Spot

Why Gazans Celebrate Qatar's World Cup Spot

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Qatar's Al Haydos pledges Gaza school, sports hall after reaching World Cup

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

India's selective with flying rights: IndiGo CEO rebuts Emirates

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

'India is giving selective traffic rights wherever it makes sense to allocate those traffic rights.'

'Easy for me' to solve Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: Trump

'Easy for me' to solve Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict: Trump

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed he could easily solve the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan, amid escalating hostilities. He also expressed dismay at not receiving the Nobel Peace Prize despite resolving eight wars.

Will obliterate you if...: Pak warns Taliban after peace talks fail

Will obliterate you if...: Pak warns Taliban after peace talks fail

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif issued a strong warning to the Afghan Taliban following the collapse of peace talks, threatening military action in response to any future terror attacks originating from Afghanistan.

UAE on cusp on FIFA World Cup spot; Iraq on course

UAE on cusp on FIFA World Cup spot; Iraq on course

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Japan, South Korea, Australia, Iran, Uzbekistan and Jordan have already taken six of Asia's eight guaranteed spots at next year's 48-team World Cup.

Gauff brushes aside Pegula to capture Wuhan crown

Gauff brushes aside Pegula to capture Wuhan crown

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

French Open champion Coco Gauff captured her third WTA 1000 title and first in Wuhan after rallying from two breaks down in the second set to defeat fellow American Jessica Pegula 6-4, 7-5 in Sunday's final.

Under Par Neeraj Chopra Finishes 2nd

Under Par Neeraj Chopra Finishes 2nd

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Clearly, Chopra was not at his best in the season's Diamond League grand finale. He had three legal throws out of the six attempts.

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Chopra still searching for perfect technique ahead of DL Finals

Chopra still searching for perfect technique ahead of DL Finals

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'In Doha, the 90m throw was really good, but technically I don't want to say that was perfect.'

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Not even...: Taliban on Trump's Bagram air base demand

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

The statement, made during a special interview with Tolo News, came days after the US President said that Washington was trying to regain control of the base, which is currently under the control of the Taliban government after the US and its allied troops withdrew from the country in 2021.

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

U-23 Asian Cup qualifiers: 10-man India lose to Qatar

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

India went down fighting 1-2 to Qatar in their second Group H encounter of the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup qualifiers, at the Abdullah bin Khalifa Stadium in Doha, Qatar, on Saturday.

'Pakistan May Get More Adventurous Towards India'

'Pakistan May Get More Adventurous Towards India'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'What we need to watch is how Saudi Arabia's financial assistance will be used by Pakistan. If the funds go to build their military hardware and operations, it should worry us.'

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Heartbreak for India in AFC U-23 Asian Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

India narrowly missed out on qualifying for the AFC Under-23 Asian Cup despite a dominant 6-0 victory over Brunei Darussalam.

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Lotus-Inspired Mumbai Airport Set to Bloom

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

NMIAL is spending close to Rs 18,000 crore to get the airport up and running.

India flags concerns over Saudi-Pak defence agreement

India flags concerns over Saudi-Pak defence agreement

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India has expressed its expectations for Saudi Arabia to consider 'mutual interests and sensitivities' in their bilateral strategic partnership, following Riyadh's strategic defence pact with Pakistan.

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

'Saudi Arabia Won't Align With Pakistan Against India'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

'The background for the Saudi-Pakistan agreement is the fact that the regional security order has collapsed due to the Israeli attack on Doha.' 'The Americans have largely abandoned their security guarantee for West Asia and the region has no choice but to look at alternatives.'

Trump Wants Bagram Air Base, But...

Trump Wants Bagram Air Base, But...

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

US reoccupation would need large troop deployments, break the Doha Agreement, and strain relations with Pakistan, Russia and Iran.

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

Pak PM May Meet Trump Next Week

Pak PM May Meet Trump Next Week

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The meeting, expected on September 25 on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, will also be attended by army chief Field Marshal Asim Munir.

Saudi Pledges To Defend Pakistan Against Attack, India Says...

Saudi Pledges To Defend Pakistan Against Attack, India Says...

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Saudi Arabia and Pakistan have signed a 'Strategic Mutual Defence Agreement', pledging that any aggression against either nation would be treated as an attack on both.

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'

Chebet wins first World 10,000m title; Crouser, 3rd shot gold

Chebet wins first World 10,000m title; Crouser, 3rd shot gold

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Beatrice Chebet added the World 10,000 metres crown to her Olympic gold and World record over the distance, winning the event in 30:37.61 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday.

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

3 Para World records smashed in one morning!

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Bulgaria's Ruzhdi claimed his sixth successive gold medal in the men's shot put F55 competition with a world record throw in the World Para Athletics Championships in New Delhi on Sunday.

'Hard day': Neeraj explains battles in Zurich final

'Hard day': Neeraj explains battles in Zurich final

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Neeraj Chopra's streak of top-two finishes at events continued as he secured the second spot with the best throw of 85.01 m during the competition.

India Links Pak-Saudi Pact to Israel Strike

India Links Pak-Saudi Pact to Israel Strike

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Experts believe it would be far-fetched to believe that Riyadh would support Pakistan militarily in any conflict with India, which has robust strategic and economic relations with Saudi Arabia.

A Graveyard Called Gaza

A Graveyard Called Gaza

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

India said...: Pak minister amid Trump's ceasefire claims

India said...: Pak minister amid Trump's ceasefire claims

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Dar recalled that when he met US Secretary of State Marco Rubio in July and asked about dialogue with India, the top US diplomat clarified that India has maintained it is a "bilateral issue."

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League 2025 final

Neeraj Chopra qualifies for Diamond League 2025 final

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra has qualified for the Diamond League 2025 Final in Zurich, Switzerland, scheduled to be held on August 27 and 28.

Merged Air India-Vistara's 1st flight from Doha to Mumbai on Tue

Merged Air India-Vistara's 1st flight from Doha to Mumbai on Tue

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Vistara will be merged with Air India on Monday night, and from Tuesday onward, the Vistara flight code will change from 'UK' to 'AI2XXX'.

Neeraj vs Peters vs Weber: Javelin giants clash in Zurich

Neeraj vs Peters vs Weber: Javelin giants clash in Zurich

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Chopra qualified for this year's DL Final in fourth place after competing in two of the four qualifying legs.

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

'Pakistan Has Gotten Into A Sweet Spot With The US'

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'Pakistan has found itself in a favourable position after Operation Sindoor by appreciating the mediation as claimed by Trump and recommending him for the Nobel Peace Prize.'

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra is set to face Nadeem for the first time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, giving him a chance to avenge his second-place finish in the French capital.

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

eeraj Chopra endured a nightmarish outing at the World Championships' men's javelin throw finals to end a disappointing eighth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Asian Cup qualifiers: Indian colts outclass Bahrain

Asian Cup qualifiers: Indian colts outclass Bahrain

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

India began their AFC U-23 Asian Cup 2026 qualifiers campaign with a 2-0 victory against Bahrain in a Group H encounter at the Suheim Bin Hamad Stadium in Doha on Wednesday.

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

'A New Generation Refuses To Be Silent'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

'Discontent is deepest among young people.' 'They are weary of inequality, exclusion, and empty promises.'

Masterclass! Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final with first throw!

Masterclass! Neeraj Chopra qualifies for final with first throw!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra made it look effortless as he sealed his spot at the World Athletics Championships with a stunning first throw in Tokyo on Wednesday.

Djokovic downs Fritz to set up Alcaraz semi-final at US Open

Djokovic downs Fritz to set up Alcaraz semi-final at US Open

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

Novak Djokovic outclassed American Taylor Fritz to set up a high-voltage semi-final showdown against Carlos Alcaraz.

Neeraj to skip Brussels leg ahead of Diamond League finals

Neeraj to skip Brussels leg ahead of Diamond League finals

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Out of the 14 DL meetings, four have men's javelin throw on their roster.

'Israel Has Been Targeting Journalists'

'Israel Has Been Targeting Journalists'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

'The world does not know that the families of these journalists were threatened and one by one they too have been killed.'