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Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Will build on privileged strategic ties with India: Russia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

In the document, Russia underlined that it will build on a privileged strategic partnership with India with a view to enhance and expand cooperation in all areas on a mutually beneficial basis.

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory on Friday.

When India and Russia took down terrorists in Rajasthan

When India and Russia took down terrorists in Rajasthan

Rediff.com19 Nov 2015

During the two-week intense and exacting military training, the two countries' contingents conducted focused training to understand the functioning of each other.

Ostracized by Wimbledon, Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final

Ostracized by Wimbledon, Russians back Moscow-born Rybakina in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Russians scoffed at Wimbledon's efforts to keep their compatriots out of the tournament after Moscow-born Elena Rybakina became the first player representing Kazakhstan to reach a Grand Slam final.

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

PIX: Zandschulp shocks Djokovic; Alcaraz cruises

Rediff.com9 Mar 2025

Novak Djokovic was shocked by Botic van de Zandschulp 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in the second round of Indian Wells on Saturday as the Serbian suffered an early exit at the hands of a tournament lucky loser for a second consecutive year.

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

FIDE vs Carlsen intensifies: 'Will you resign?'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2025

Carlsen accuses FIDE chief of broken promises.

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

100th title in sight! Djokovic powers into Brisbane quarters

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Novak Djokovic's bid for a 100th ATP Tour title gained momentum on Thursday

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

Russia, Ukraine view Modi as peacemaker? Putin, Zelenskyy invite PM

Russia, Ukraine view Modi as peacemaker? Putin, Zelenskyy invite PM

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Both Putin and Zelenskyy have invited the prime minister to visit Russia and Ukraine respectively after the Lok Sabha elections, sources said, adding they see Modi as a "peacemaker".

Why did Trump thank Pakistan?

Why did Trump thank Pakistan?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2025

Trump thanked the Government of Pakistan for "helping arrest this monster".

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

7 Countries Where Indians Can Study MBBS

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

rediffGURU Dr Pananjay Tiwari lists the options and cost of pursuing an MBBS education outside of India.

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Is Putin Really A Tough Guy?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The mixed narratives emerging from Russia undermine Mr Putin's position and authority even more than the actual facts, observes Mihir S Sharma.

Doping: Seven more Russian weightlifters banned

Doping: Seven more Russian weightlifters banned

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The announcement come days after the IWF said five other Russian weightlifters had been provisionally suspended.

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

Trump names Indian-American close aide Kash Patel as FBI chief

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

President-elect Donald Trump has nominated Kash Patel, a close confidante, as the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). This appointment would make Patel the highest-ranking Indian American in Trump's incoming administration. Patel has previously served in various roles in the Trump administration, including Chief of Staff at the Department of Defense, Deputy Director of National Intelligence, and Senior Director for Counterterrorism at the National Security Council. Trump praised Patel's work in uncovering the "Russia, Russia, Russia Hoax" and his commitment to "bringing back Fidelity, Bravery, and Integrity to the FBI." Patel, who has extensive experience in law enforcement and national security, is known for his work on the Russia investigation and his criticism of the "deep state."

Serena slams 'sexist' slur by Russian Tennis Federation chief

Serena slams 'sexist' slur by Russian Tennis Federation chief

Rediff.com19 Oct 2014

World number one Serena Williams slammed Shamil Tarpishchev for using "extremely sexist, racist and bullying" comments after the Russian Tennis Federation (RTF) president described her and sister Venus as the "Williams brothers".

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack against one of India's leadership elite, Russia news agency Sputnik reported.

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

SEE: Gukesh returns to grand welcome in Chennai

Rediff.com16 Dec 2024

Newly-crowned World chess champion D Gukesh returned to Chennai on Monday to an enthusiastic reception his fans.

Ukraine tried to kill Putin in drone strike, says Russia

Ukraine tried to kill Putin in drone strike, says Russia

Rediff.com3 May 2023

The drones were destroyed using electronic warfare measures and caused no casualties or damage, the press service added.

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Federer slayer Stakhovsky joins Ukraine army

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

'If I stayed home, I would feel guilt. I was born here, my grandparents are buried here, and I would like to have a history to tell to my kids.'

Indo-Russian joint air exercise Avia-Indra I ends

Indo-Russian joint air exercise Avia-Indra I ends

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

A nine day Indo-Russian joint air force exercise concluded at the Halwara Air Force Station in Punjab that saw fighter, helicopter and missile crew of the two countries operating together.

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Brisbane Open: Djokovic stunned, Sabalenka survives

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Djokovic saved three breakpoints in stifling conditions to go 5-4 up but lost the opening set in a tough tiebreak as Opelka cranked up his serve

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

The Curious Case Of Miley's Missing Eyebrows

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Hollywood's biggest night was high on glitz and glamour but lacked the edge and excitement of the movies it was celebrating, observes Sukanya Verma.

Indo-Russian naval exercise begins in Vizag

Indo-Russian naval exercise begins in Vizag

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

India and Russia have begun their bilateral naval exercise, which is aimed at increasing interoperability between the two Navies and developing common understanding of procedures for maritime security operations.

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

'Russia linked' bomb threats disrupt polling in battleground states

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Multiple polling stations and municipal buildings received hoax bomb threats across the battleground states of Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia, disrupting the polling in these states.

WADA to investigate Russian doping allegations relating to Sochi Olympics

WADA to investigate Russian doping allegations relating to Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to investigate Russian doping allegations relating to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, WADA said on Tuesday.

Two Russian boxers competed despite doping bans

Two Russian boxers competed despite doping bans

Rediff.com17 Jul 2019

Competition records show that Russian amateur boxers Islam Dashaev and Alena Tokarchuk fought in official tournaments last year despite bans announced by Russian anti-doping agency RUSADA, which is forbidden under international anti-doping rules.

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

Two boxers pass gender test, cleared for Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The two boxers had failed gender tests at World Championships in New Delhi last year

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rajnath holds talks with Russian counterpart in Moscow

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

Singh, who arrived in Moscow on Wednesday on a three-day visit to attend a crucial meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), pressed for expediting supply of a number of weapons systems, ammunition and spares to India by Russia under contracts which were concluded earlier.

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Canada's deputy PM resigns citing rift with Trudeau

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

'For the past number of weeks, you and I have found ourselves at odds about the best path forward for Canada'

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rublev turns down Paris Games invite, Medvedev accepts

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Athletes from Russia and Belarus, Moscow's closest ally in the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, are barred from the Paris Games except for the few who will compete as neutral athletes without flags or anthems.

4 Indian medical students drown in Russia, embassy issues advisory

4 Indian medical students drown in Russia, embassy issues advisory

Rediff.com8 Jun 2024

The four students -- two boys and two girls aged 18-20 -- were studying at the nearby Novgorod State University in Veliky Novgorod city.

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Russian and Belarusian players allowed to compete at US Open

Rediff.com14 Jun 2022

Russian and Belarusian players will be allowed to compete at the US Open this year but only as neutrals, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) announced on Tuesday.

Putin trying to find 'oxygen' with ceasefire order: Biden

Putin trying to find 'oxygen' with ceasefire order: Biden

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Putin on Thursday announced that the ceasefire will allow Orthodox Christians to attend services in Church on Christmas, according to the statement released by Kremlin on its website.

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Osaka in Wimbledon entry list; Serena, Federer not

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka's name appeared on the singles entry list for Wimbledon released by the organisers on Friday but veterans Roger Federer and the Williams sisters were not included.

Russian athletes could be at 2020 Olympics as neutrals

Russian athletes could be at 2020 Olympics as neutrals

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Russian athletes are cleared to compete at next year's summer Olympics will do so without their country's flag and anthem.

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

US expels 60 Russian intelligence officials

Rediff.com26 Mar 2018

All Russian diplomats, connected to the country's intelligence agencies, and their families have been given seven days' time to leave the country.

Gukesh favourite for World chess title, says Ding Liren

Gukesh favourite for World chess title, says Ding Liren

Rediff.com16 Sep 2024

Defending champion Ding Liren says the in-form Dommaraju Gukesh is the big favourite to win their World Chess title showdown in November.

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rafa Nadal - The Highs, Lows and everything in between!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Here is a quick glance of all the highs and lows from Nadal's stupendous career:

In the name of humanity bring your troops back, Guterres tells Russia

In the name of humanity bring your troops back, Guterres tells Russia

Rediff.com24 Feb 2022

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres has termed Russian President Vladimir Putin announcement of a special military operation in Ukraine as the "saddest moment in my tenure", while Security Council members blasted the Russian leader for the "unprovoked and unjustified' action and for delivering a "message of war".

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

'Special Night': Ukraine's Svitolina beats Russian Potapova

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Top-seeded Elina Svitolina of Ukraine, wearing her national colors of blue and yellow, won on "a special night for me," beating Russia's Anastasia Potapova 6-2, 6-1 on Tuesday in the first round of the Abierto GNP Seguros in Monterrey, Mexico.