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Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Qatar World Cup: Minor offences won't result in arrest

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Qatar is trying to strike between respecting religious traditions and accommodating the raucous exuberance of more than a million visiting soccer fans.

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Chopra begins DL campaign in Doha with aim to regain javelin title

Rediff.com15 May 2025

National record-holders Gulveer Singh and Parul Chaudhary are also competing in the men's 5000m and women's 3000m steeplechase events respectively, making this the country maximum representation ever in a DL event.

Djokovic opens up on 'surreal' bond with coach Murray

Djokovic opens up on 'surreal' bond with coach Murray

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic said working with coach Andy Murray still felt a bit surreal but it offered him the opportunity to finally build a personal relationship with the Scot after their long rivalry on court.

Fit-again Djokovic targets 100th title in Doha

Fit-again Djokovic targets 100th title in Doha

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

Novak Djokovic has almost fully recovered from the injury that ended his Australian Open campaign in the semi-finals.

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Qatar will be the first team since Italy in the second World Cup in 1934 to participate in the finals for the first time as a host without having previously qualified for the tournament.

PIX: Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar

PIX: Argentina and Mexico fans' rivalry rocks Qatar

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Argentina and Mexico fans lit up the World Cup on Saturday with their vast and vociferous followings creating a thunderous atmosphere in and around Qatar's Lusail Stadium.

Infant suffers uneasiness during flight, dies

Infant suffers uneasiness during flight, dies

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

The baby boy met with the tragedy while he was on his way to the home state from Qatar.

Over 10K Indians languishing in foreign jails; 50% in Saudi and UAE

Over 10K Indians languishing in foreign jails; 50% in Saudi and UAE

Rediff.com7 Feb 2025

The Indian government has informed Parliament that there are currently over 10,000 Indian prisoners, including undertrials, in foreign jails. The Ministry of External Affairs shared country-wise data, with Saudi Arabia and the UAE having the highest number of Indian prisoners. The government has assured that it prioritizes the safety and well-being of Indians abroad and provides consular assistance, legal aid, and financial support to those imprisoned.

FIFA WC: EU resolves to have OneLove in Qatar

FIFA WC: EU resolves to have OneLove in Qatar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

A number of MEPs were wearing the anti-hate 'OneLove' armbands which seven European World Cup captains backed out from wearing following FIFA pressure.

Senegal's Mane ruled out of Qatar World Cup

Senegal's Mane ruled out of Qatar World Cup

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Sadio Mane injured his right fibula playing for German club Bayern Munich.

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

Qatar confirms COVID test requirements for World Cup fans

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

Fans attending the World Cup in Qatar must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test regardless of their vaccination status, organisers said in a statement on Thursday.

World Cup: 3 Women Refs To Debut In Qatar

World Cup: 3 Women Refs To Debut In Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'So being here means we deserve to be here, it's not a change or because we are women.'

Crunch time for Asian Champions League's last 16 slots

Crunch time for Asian Champions League's last 16 slots

Rediff.com16 Feb 2025

Saudi Pro League champions Al-Hilal as well as Al-Ahli and Al-Nassr confirmed their berths in the knockout rounds in West Asia late last year, and the big-spending trio have since been joined by Qatar's Al-Sadd and Al Wasl of the UAE.

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Djokovic's desperate move... bringing back Murray

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic will have old rival Andy Murray back in his coaching corner as he attempts to win the Indian Wells title for the first time in almost a decade.

Operation Sindoor: 300 flights cancelled, 25 airports shut

Operation Sindoor: 300 flights cancelled, 25 airports shut

Rediff.com7 May 2025

More than 300 flights have been cancelled and at least 25 airports, including Srinagar, have been temporarily shut for operations amid restrictions in the wake of the armed forces launching missile attacks on terror targets in Pakistan on Wednesday morning.

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

PIX: Duran double as Al-Nassr make Asian Champions League semis

Rediff.com27 Apr 2025

Al-Nassr ensured all three Saudi Pro League teams reached the Asian Champions League Elite semi-finals as Stefano Pioli's side handed Yokohama F Marinos a 4-1 defeat on Saturday.

Israel, Hamas close to seal ceasefire, hostage deal

Israel, Hamas close to seal ceasefire, hostage deal

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

Talks in Qatar aimed at reaching a ceasefire and hostage release agreement between Israel and Hamas are progressing with an Arab source telling The Press Service of Israel on Tuesday there is a 'high likelihood of success'.

Why long-range goals are a rarity in Qatar World Cup?

Why long-range goals are a rarity in Qatar World Cup?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Qatar World Cup has had the lowest number of long-range shots and smallest percentage of goals scored from outside the penalty area in the last five tournaments.

WC Preview: Qatar's hopes hang in the balance

WC Preview: Qatar's hopes hang in the balance

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

The home team froze under the weight of expectation and quickly went behind in Sunday's opener, losing 2-0 to Ecuador

FIFA WC: Qatar aspires to perform like other Arab teams

FIFA WC: Qatar aspires to perform like other Arab teams

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

"We are a small country, the smallest to host the World Cup. We prepared ourselves for the possibility of an early exit, but this does not mean the end of the project."

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

What new IOC chief Coventry said on India's 2036 Olympics bid

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

Newly-elected International Olympic Committee president Kristy Coventry was expectedly guarded on India's bid to stage the 2036 Olympic Games.

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022: Schedule

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

The schedule of the FIFA World Cup 2022.

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

FIFA World Cup: What fans can't do in Qatar

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

'My only problem is banning alcohol'

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Govt names 51 leaders to visit 33 world capitals, drops 3 from Cong list

Rediff.com18 May 2025

The delegations led by Baijayant Panda, Ravi Shankar Prasad (both Bharatiya Janata Party), Sanjay Kumar Jha (Janata Dal-United), Shrikant Shinde (Shiv Sena), Shashi Tharoor (Congress), Kanimozhi (Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam) and Supriya Sule (Nationalist Congress Party-Sharad Pawar) will visit a total of 32 countries and the EU headquarters in Brussels, Belgium.

Indian refiners target cheaper US LPG imports with help from China tariffs

Indian refiners target cheaper US LPG imports with help from China tariffs

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Chinese import tariffs have unwittingly come to India's assistance to help boost imports of US liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) at rates cheaper than what it pays for supplies from West Asia, according to industry sources and shipping data.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

FIFA WC PIX: Ecuador coast past hapless hosts Qatar in opener

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Valencia double gives Ecuador 2-0 halftime lead against hosts Qatar

India eyes trade pact push as US pauses reciprocal tariffs for 3 months

India eyes trade pact push as US pauses reciprocal tariffs for 3 months

Rediff.com11 Apr 2025

With US President Donald Trump "temporarily suspending" country-specific reciprocal tariffs until July 9, India sees the three-month window as an opportunity to renew its push for a proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA) with the US and expedite finalisation of the first tranche of the trade deal.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

FIFA World Cup PIX: Dutch down Qatar to top Group A

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the Group A match played between the Netherlands and Qatar on Tuesday.

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

FIFA set to announce hosts for 2030, 2034 World Cups

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

FIFA is set to confirm the hosts of the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups on Wednesday, with a three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to be awarded the former and the latter going to Saudi Arabia.

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

President of Norweigan FA Ms. Klaveness, who is gay, gave a six-minute speech blasting FIFA and the Qatar FA for their human rights violations

Neymar aiming for glory and redemption in Qatar

Neymar aiming for glory and redemption in Qatar

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

One could argue that his relationship with the World Cup over the last 12 years reflects his entire career -- a tale of hope, disappointment, controversy, pain and underachievement.

Huge interest from India for Qatar World Cup tickets

Huge interest from India for Qatar World Cup tickets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Fans have bought 804,186 tickets for matches at the World Cup in Qatar

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

First Israel-Qatar flight heads to FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Balloons in the national colours of Israel and Qatar festooned the departure gate for the first commercial flight between the countries on Sunday, permitted by Doha for fans of the World Cup despite the absence of formal bilateral relations.

PM Modi reiterates India's ambitions to bid for 2036 Olympics

PM Modi reiterates India's ambitions to bid for 2036 Olympics

Rediff.com28 Jan 2025

Countries like Qatar, and Saudi Arabia are also in the running for the 2036 Games hosting rights and it would take a significant effort from India to upstage their bids.

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

How Qatar is maintaining stadiums for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Preparing turf for the World Cup, being held for the first time in the Middle East, is environmentally costly. Qatar has also countered the risk of fungus and disease outbreaks with a maintenance regime involving chemical cocktails, grass mowers that vacuum debris and an underground system that sucks excess moisture, said a UEFA pitch consultant.

Messi keen to play 2026 World Cup: Argentina coach

Messi keen to play 2026 World Cup: Argentina coach

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

Scaloni also spoke about former Argentina forward Angel Di Maria's decision to retire from international football after winning his second Copa America trophy last year.

Draper ready to challenge the best after slaying Alcaraz

Draper ready to challenge the best after slaying Alcaraz

Rediff.com16 Mar 2025

Already assured of a spot in the top 10 on Monday, the 23-year-old Jack Draper hoped to make his first foray into a Masters 1000 final a triumphant one when he meets Dane Holger Rune at Indian Wells on Sunday.

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

FIFA sells 1.8 million tickets for Qatar's World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

There is a special category of tickets available only to residents of host nation Qatar and fans in the Gulf Arab state have bought the largest number of tickets, FIFA said.

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Could Kush Maini become India's next F1 driver?

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

India could finally have a driver on the F1 grid after 13 long years.