Sochi

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil's Neymar leaves practice with ankle pain

Brazil released a statement from team doctor Rodrigo Lasmar saying that Neymar had pains in the right ankle caused by a foul received in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Switzerland.

Jun 20, 2018, 11:39 AM IST

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil complain to FIFA over non-use of VAR technology

"The CBF requires to know from FIFA the reason the technology was not used in key incidents during the game," the organization said in a statement.

Jun 19, 2018, 16:28 PM IST

Brazilian coach puts cards on the table ahead of FIFA World Cup opener

Brazil's 4-1-4-1 formation has been tried and tested, as it was effective for them during the South American qualifiers for the 2018 World Cup.

Jun 13, 2018, 23:27 PM IST

Guide to the 12 stadiums across Russia

Russia's World Cup is spread across 12 stadiums in 11 host cities. They range from St. Petersburg, which is so far north that the sun doesn't set on some summer days, to Sochi and its subtropical climate on the Black Sea coast.

Jun 05, 2018, 14:36 PM IST

PM Modi, Vladimir Putin hold 'extremely productive' talks on bilateral, global issues

PM Modi on Monday said friendship between India and Russia had stood the test of time and their ties will continue to scale newer heights in the coming years.

May 22, 2018, 00:41 AM IST

In pics: PM Modi meets Vladimir Putin in Russia's Sochi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met Vladimir Putin in Russia's Black Sea coastal city Sochi.

May 21, 2018, 23:44 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi meets Vladimir Putin in Sochi, hails Indo-Russian friendship

The annual summit talks between the top leadership of India and Russia have been taking place alternately in Moscow and New Delhi since 2000. 

May 21, 2018, 16:24 PM IST

Talks with President Vladimir Putin will strengthen special and privileged strategic partnership between India and Russia: PM Narendra Modi

PM Modi is travelling to Russia at President Putin's invitation for an informal summit in Sochi. 

May 20, 2018, 19:17 PM IST

22 appeals from Russian athletes against IOC bans: Court of Arbitration for Sport

The IOC on Tuesday banned Russia from the event, citing evidence of a widespread doping regime.

Dec 06, 2017, 15:18 PM IST

Strategic port in sight, Sushma makes unscheduled stopover in Iran

Saturday`s Tehran meeting assumes significance in the wake of media reports that Iran might hand over the management control of the first phase of the Chabahar port to India on Sunday.

Dec 02, 2017, 21:33 PM IST

Sushma Swaraj to represent India at SCO summit in Sochi; may take up Hafiz Saeed's case

EAM Swaraj is expected to raise terror and Hafiz Saeed's release issue during the two-day SCO Summit in Sochi.  

Nov 30, 2017, 06:04 AM IST

Sushma Swaraj arrives in Sochi for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation

The SCO Summit will be held on November 30 and December 1.

Nov 30, 2017, 00:02 AM IST

Russian, Turkish leaders reaffirm their pact on Syria

The leaders of Russia and Turkey on Wednesday publicly re-affirmed their commitment to working together to end the conflict in Syria, despite a gas attack on a Syrian city that tested their fragile alliance.

May 04, 2017, 00:19 AM IST

Russian Grand Prix: Championship leader Sebastian Vettel on pole in rare Ferrari one-two

The four-time world champion led the way outpacing Raikkonen by 0.059 seconds with another Finn, Valtteri Bottas of Mercedes, third fastest with less than tenth of a second separating the top three.

Apr 29, 2017, 19:11 PM IST

Russian military plane Tu-154 carrying 91 people crashes, debris found in Black Sea

A Russian military plane carrying 91 people had disappeared from radar after taking off from the southern city of Adler.

Dec 25, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Russian Grand Prix: Nico Rosberg on pole, Lewis Hamilton hit by more engine trouble

The 30-year-old German clocked a fastest lap in one minute and 35.417 seconds.

Apr 30, 2016, 23:42 PM IST

Lewis Hamilton wins Russian Grand Prix, title beckons

Lewis Hamilton took full advantage of his Mercedes' team-mate Nico Rosberg's mechanical misfortunes to seize a commanding victory in Sunday's Russian Grand Prix and take a massive step towards a third driver's crown.

Oct 11, 2015, 20:58 PM IST

Sergio Perez claims rare podium for Force India at Russian GP

Sergio Perez secured Sahara Force India's only third podium place in Formula One history by finishing third at the Russian Grand Prix.

Oct 11, 2015, 20:19 PM IST

Nico Hulkenberg tops first practice of Russian GP

Force India's Nico Hulkenberg edged Mercedes' Nico Rosberg to record the fastest time in the first practice of the Russian Grand Prix Formaul 1 race here on Friday.

Oct 09, 2015, 16:22 PM IST