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China unveils Xi Jinping's four-point plan for Middle East peace

China unveils Xi Jinping's four-point plan for Middle East peace

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

China on Tuesday listed out the four-point proposal given by President Xi Jinping for lasting peace in the Middle East.

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

'21-Point System Has Worked Well': Saina Nehwal Cautions BWF On Proposed Scoring Changes

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Olympic medallist Saina Nehwal has urged the Badminton World Federation to exercise caution regarding proposed scoring changes, maintaining that the current 21-point system preserves the sport's essential intensity and endurance.

Gosh! When Alaya, Diana, Krishna Are Together...

Gosh! When Alaya, Diana, Krishna Are Together...

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Designers Shantnu and Nikhil turned the runway into a red carpet to unveil their latest collection Velora.

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

No Full-Stop To Govt Versus Governors Tussle

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court's opinion on the presidential reference can impact on any number of cases if and when governors, if not the President, take a literary view of the Supreme Court's 'ppinion' on their 'discretionary powers' without reference to the rider on 'reasonable time', points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

I ended seven unendable wars, including India-Pak: Trump at UNGA

I ended seven unendable wars, including India-Pak: Trump at UNGA

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim at the UN General Assembly that he stopped the conflict between India and Pakistan, while also criticizing the UN's lack of involvement in resolving global conflicts.

Ananya, Nikita, Hansika Love To Play With...

Ananya, Nikita, Hansika Love To Play With...

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

From vibrant contrasts to unexpected pairings, these celebs show you how to dabble with colours and make it look chic.

Zaara, Suhana, Anushka Create Sparkly V-Day Magic!

Zaara, Suhana, Anushka Create Sparkly V-Day Magic!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Valentine's Day is all about celebrating love and what better way to do it than with some shimmer and shine?

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

U.N. suspends Maria Sharapova as goodwill ambassador

Rediff.com15 Mar 2016

Maria Sharapova has been suspended as a goodwill ambassador by the United Nations after the former world number one admitted she had tested positive for the banned substance meldonium at this year's Australian Open.

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

IOC hails 'historic' U.N. resolution on sport autonomy

Rediff.com3 Nov 2014

The International Olympic Committee has hailed a United Nations resolution recognising the autonomy of sport as an important tool that will help foster political neutrality as well as lead to less boycotts and discrimination.

Who's Suhana Hanging Out With?

Who's Suhana Hanging Out With?

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Check out the stunning attendees at the Tira beauty store launch.

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

When Samantha Wants Peace And Quiet...

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhumi shares her Royal look....Vaani looks like a boss lady... Taapsee makes a friend...

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

FIFA initiates investigation into Israel FA's actions

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

FIFA's disciplinary committee will be asked to look into allegations of discrimination raised by the Palestinian Football Association (PFA) after it submitted a proposal to suspend Israel in May, world soccer's governing body said on Thursday.

Gay rights row: U.N. tells Russia to stop discrimination

Gay rights row: U.N. tells Russia to stop discrimination

Rediff.com7 Nov 2013

The U.N. General Assembly called on Wednesday for an international truce during the 2014 Winter Olympics in Russia and urged Moscow "to promote social inclusion without discrimination" amid outrage over the country's ban on gay "propaganda" among minors.

'NIKKI=CORRUPT': Ramaswamy steps up attack against Haley

'NIKKI=CORRUPT': Ramaswamy steps up attack against Haley

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Ramaswamy launched the volley of charges against the former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the UN in Arizona during the Republican Party's fourth presidential debate, which was attended by just four candidates, the other two being former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Hey Sanya, Kya Bolti Tu?

Hey Sanya, Kya Bolti Tu?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Her awww-worthy wardrobe is an absolute treasure trove.

Modi's mother Heeraben hospitalised, condition stable

Modi's mother Heeraben hospitalised, condition stable

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Security around the hospital has been beefed up amid reports that PM Modi will be reaching there to meet his ailing mother.

Heart attack claims 6 while performing garba in one week in Gujarat

Heart attack claims 6 while performing garba in one week in Gujarat

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Apart from these six deaths, 22 others died of heart attacks in the state during this period.

When Rahul Teased His Mum...

When Rahul Teased His Mum...

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Sonia Gandhi is the most reserved leader in Indian politics and it was delightful to see Rahul get all affectionate with her, provoking his mother to mildly tick him off.

Modi's mother Hiraben passes away at 99, PM performs last rites

Modi's mother Hiraben passes away at 99, PM performs last rites

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Hiraben, also called Hiraba, lived at Raysan village near Gandhinagar city with PM Modi's younger brother Pankaj Modi.

'Glorious century rests at God's feet': Modi pays tribute to mother

'Glorious century rests at God's feet': Modi pays tribute to mother

Rediff.com30 Dec 2022

Modi recalled that when he met her on her 100th birthday, she had told him: "work with intelligence and live life with purity".

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, and now-retired four-times champion Sebastian Vettel, have been among those making political statements at races in recent seasons.

U N Chaudhary to be Speaker of Bihar Assembly

U N Chaudhary to be Speaker of Bihar Assembly

Rediff.com28 Nov 2005

The deputy Speaker would be from the Opposition.

Nargis has a question for you!

Nargis has a question for you!

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Alia promotes Darlings... Farhan goes black... Deepika's having a hectic day...

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani tests positive for coronavirus

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

On Sunday, Rupani, 64, fainted on stage while addressing a rally in Vadodara for the upcoming civic polls in the state, following which he was flown to Ahmedabad and admitted to the U N Mehta Hospital.

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Congress presidential poll: Sixth in party's 137-year history

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

Also, with Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra not in the running for the party president's post, a non-Gandhi would be at the helm after over 24 years following the polling on Monday and counting on Wednesday.

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Human rights groups ask IOC to move Olympics from China

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Over 160 rights groups call on IOC chief to revoke 2022 Beijing Winter Games

Would you copy Nia Sharma's SEXY style?

Would you copy Nia Sharma's SEXY style?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

The TV star rocked a daring lehenga with a retro hairdo at a recent event in Dehradun.

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Beijing marks 100 days to Winter Olympics amid COVID, rights concerns

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

With 100 days until the start of the Winter Olympics, Beijing is promising a "simple and safe" 2022 Games - although preparations are anything but simple as China readies to host thousands of athletes and personnel as it battles COVID-19 flare-ups.

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Amid pandemic and protest, Olympics return to a changed China

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

Winter Olympics will be staged by a country that has grown far wealthier, more powerful

De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India at UN

De-escalation of Russia-Ukraine tensions immediate priority: India at UN

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

'The escalation of tension along the border of Ukraine with the Russian Federation is a matter of deep concern'

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

World seeing 'explosion' in power seizures by force: UN chief to world leaders

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The world is seeing an "explosion" in seizures of power by force and military coups are back, UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres told world leaders on Tuesday, lamenting that geopolitical divisions are undermining international cooperation as he called for strengthening global governance and re-igniting multilateralism.

Another feather in Neymar's cap

Another feather in Neymar's cap

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

Neymar becomes goodwill ambassador for world's disabled

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Beckham set to cameo in ' King Arthur'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2015

Former England star footballer David Beckham has reportedly landed a cameo role of 'Blackleg leader' in Guy Ritchie's new upcoming movie, Knights of the Roundtable: King Arthur.

5 Cong chiefs from Nehru-Gandhi family, 13 from outside since 1947

5 Cong chiefs from Nehru-Gandhi family, 13 from outside since 1947

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The party's history shows that it has had at least 13 presidents from outside the Nehru-Gandhi clan since independence as against five from its first family. Jawaharlal Nehru, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have headed the party for the majority of the period since independence.

Ahead of Cannes, Deepika scorches on French mag cover

Ahead of Cannes, Deepika scorches on French mag cover

Rediff.com16 May 2017

French magazine Indes' May issue features Deepika Padukone.

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Suspended Gujarat IPS officer Vanzara admitted to hospital

Rediff.com29 Jun 2013

Suspended Indian Police Service officer D G Vanzara, an accused in a string of fake encounter killing cases, was admitted to a hospital in Ahemdabad on Saturday after he complained of chest pain.

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Confident Djokovic thinks Nadal's the man to beat at the US Open

Rediff.com25 Aug 2013

World No 1 Novak Djokovic is doing it all these days, despite the grilling preparations for the US Open that will start on Monday.

Brazil to host first Indigenous Peoples World Games

Brazil to host first Indigenous Peoples World Games

Rediff.com23 Apr 2015

A year after hosting the football World Cup and a year before staging the Summer Olympics, Brazil is set to stage a new international event -- the Indigenous Peoples World Games.