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Tariq Anwar quits over Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi on Rafale

Tariq Anwar quits over Pawar's 'clean chit' to Modi on Rafale

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Anwar's move came a day after media reports quoted Pawar having told a Marathi news channel that he did not think people had doubts over the prime minister's intentions in the Rafale fighter plane deal.

'We have to be realistic': Nikki Haley on nuclear ban

'We have to be realistic': Nikki Haley on nuclear ban

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

"Bad actors" cannot be allowed to have nuclear weapons at the cost of those trying to maintain peace and safety, United States envoy to the United Nations Nikki Haley has said.

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Soccer Extras: United must focus on Rashford, Martial

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Williamson, Henry give New Zealand series win over Pakistan

Williamson, Henry give New Zealand series win over Pakistan

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Skipper Kane Williamson's brilliant 97 and Matt Henry's maiden five-wicket haul gave New Zealand a comprehensive 68-run victory over Pakistan in the final one-dayer in Abu Dhabi on Friday. New Zealand won the series 3-2.

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

'Attack on British Parliament is an attack on freedom, democracy everywhere'

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

World leaders voiced solidarity with the United Kingdom after the deadly attack near the Houses of Parliament.

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The second-half strike gave Belgium a 1-0 win that saw them move into the second round as Group G winners over England, though victory means they face much the tougher half of the draw.

Embarrassment for Pakistan as Hafeez suspended for illegal bowling action

Embarrassment for Pakistan as Hafeez suspended for illegal bowling action

Rediff.com7 Dec 2014

In a massive blow to Pakistan cricket, all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez was suspended by the ICC after his bowling action was found to be illegal.

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

CLT20: Will IPL champs KKR repeat their super show against CSK?

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Depleted by the absence of high-profile names, Indian Premier League 2014 champions Kolkata Knight Riders have a tough task on hand when they lock horns with formidable Chennai Super Kings in the opening Group 'A' match of the Champions League T20, in Hyderabad, on Wednesday.

IAAF has used me as human guinea pig: Semenya

IAAF has used me as human guinea pig: Semenya

Rediff.com19 Jun 2019

'Even though the hormonal drugs made me feel constantly sick, the IAAF now wants to enforce even stricter thresholds with unknown health consequences. I will not allow the IAAF to use me and my body again'

Why is all of Hong Kong thronging to see this deer?

Why is all of Hong Kong thronging to see this deer?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

The biggest art fair hits Hong Kong with the third edition of Art Basel.

WC: When Spain breached stubborn Persian wall to bag three points

WC: When Spain breached stubborn Persian wall to bag three points

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

'We were not lying yesterday when we said in the press conference Iran is a tough team'

PM thanks Americans and heads home after seven-day trip

PM thanks Americans and heads home after seven-day trip

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

"My USA (trip) demonstrates the extraordinary depth and diversity of our relationship. A lot of ground has been covered in these few days (sic)," Modi tweeted before his departure.

Hamilton equals Schumacher's record with pole at Belgian GP

Hamilton equals Schumacher's record with pole at Belgian GP

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

The Mercedes driver was fastest in every phase of qualifying to take pole with a time of one minute 42.553 seconds, a track record.

'Schumacher is having difficulty with speech, memory'

'Schumacher is having difficulty with speech, memory'

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

Former Formula One driver Philippe Streiff has revealed that racing legend Michael Schumacher is paralysed and has difficulty with his speech and memory, almost a year after a horror skiing accident.

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Football PIX: Madrid lose; Bayern widen lead

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

Images from the football matches played across Europe on Sunday

Fit-again Hafeez ready for ICC's action correction test

Fit-again Hafeez ready for ICC's action correction test

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Pakistan's experienced all-rounder, Muhammad Hafeez has informed the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) that he is ready to undergo a bowling assessment test from the International Cricket Council (ICC).

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Tennis round-up: Kyrgios braves injuries to down Wawrinka

Rediff.com1 Mar 2019

After a brief interruption when the players were locked at 5-5 in the opening set, Federer saved two set points in the tiebreak and held firm to gain the upper hand in the contest.

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Reaffirm unwavering commitment to strengthen our Republic: PM Modi

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the occasion of 67th Republic Day urged the nation to reaffirm the unwavering commitment to uphold the ideals of India's Constitution and strengthen the Republic.

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

So what's our fashion forward PM wearing?

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Prime Minister Narendra Modi ups his style ante for the Obama visit.

Azhar's historic triple century puts Pakistan in control vs Windies

Azhar's historic triple century puts Pakistan in control vs Windies

Rediff.com15 Oct 2016

Azhar Ali tormented West Indian bowlers for 11 hours as he struck 302 not out to put Pakistan firmly in control of the first day-night Test in Dubai on Friday.

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

PICS, Euro qualifiers: Ramsey sends Wales through

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The Welsh, who reached the Euro 2016 semi-finals, finished runners-up on 14 points from eight games, three behind Croatia who sealed their berth on Saturday with a 3-1 win over Slovakia.

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Google fined Rs 136 crore for 'search bias' by Competition Commission

Rediff.com8 Feb 2018

This is one of the rare cases where Google has been penalised for unfair business ways, even as it has been under probe in several countries.

Younis to retire from ODI format after World Cup: Source

Younis to retire from ODI format after World Cup: Source

Rediff.com21 Jan 2015

Veteran Pakistan batsman Younis Khan is likely to announce his retirement from the One-day format after the World Cup, sources claimed.

'Freedom, freedom Charlie,' chants Paris at 'unity march'

'Freedom, freedom Charlie,' chants Paris at 'unity march'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2015

World leaders in arms led the unity rally in Paris showing defiance against the terror attacks that unfolded over three days leaving 17 dead. The families of those who died in the shootings were alongside them.

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Charlie Hebdo aftermath: Mosques attacked in France

Rediff.com8 Jan 2015

Mosques in two French towns were attacked a day after the firing at French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo that left 12 dead. However, there have been no casualties.

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Radwanska, Murray continue winning run in Perth

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Agnieszka Radwanska and Andy Murray picked up morale-boosting victories in the Hopman Cup on Wednesday to keep their Australian Open preparations on track.

Italian Super Cup: Napoli beat Juventus in dramatic penalty shootout

Italian Super Cup: Napoli beat Juventus in dramatic penalty shootout

Rediff.com23 Dec 2014

Napoli ended Juventus's hopes of securing a record seventh Italian Super Cup after snatching a dramatic 6-5 shootout win.

Pak cricketers to visit terror-hit Army School in Peshawar

Pak cricketers to visit terror-hit Army School in Peshawar

Rediff.com19 Dec 2014

Left dismayed by the terror strike in Peshawar which left 132 children dead, Pakistan's cricket team is planning to visit the attacked Army school and pay its tributes.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

The world's richest woman is dead. She was the L'Oreal heiress.

Rediff.com22 Sep 2017

10 things you need to know about the life of Liliane Bettencourt.

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia beat France to progress to semis

Hockey WC: Title holders Australia beat France to progress to semis

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

World No.1 Australia scored all their goals from penalty corners through Jeremy Hayward (4th minute), Blake Govers (19th) and skipper Aran Zalewski (37th) at the Kalinga Stadium.

Hafeez gets India visa, but PCB may request assessment delay

Hafeez gets India visa, but PCB may request assessment delay

Rediff.com1 Jul 2015

Pending Indian visa forces PCB to push back date for Hafeez's testing

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

World leaders bid final farewell to former Israel's Shimon Peres

Rediff.com30 Sep 2016

Leaders from 70 countries, including United States President Barack Obama and Arab politicians, gathered in Jerusalem on Friday to bid farewell to one of the last leaders of Israel's founding generation and Nobel Peace Prize winner Shimon Peres as his funeral began amid unprecedented security.

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Paris deal frames climate ambition in 'lens of equity': India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The Paris climate change agreement is a victory for climate justice, India has said.

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Paris enters race for 2024 Olympic Games hosting

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Paris will be competing for the 2024 honours with cities including Boston, Hamburg and Rome, which lost out to Paris in the bidding contest when the French capital last got to host the games in 1924.

Shubhankar gives himself a birthday present by making cut at The Open

Shubhankar gives himself a birthday present by making cut at The Open

Rediff.com20 Jul 2018

Shubhankar Sharma, on Friday, became the youngest Indian golfer to make the cut in any Major after he capped a wonderful back nine to achieve the feat at the 147th Open Championships in Scotland.

Is the Rafale deal BJP's Bofors moment?

Is the Rafale deal BJP's Bofors moment?

Rediff.com1 Oct 2018

'So far there is no clear money trail nor an indisputable smoking gun.' 'But that doesn't mean there aren't disturbing questions and a strange resistance by the government to reveal the price, which only adds suspicion to concern,' observes Karan Thapar.

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

SEVEN-UP: Even the world's most powerful know how to chill out

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

Here's a look at some of the more interesting sights at the G7 2015 summit.

F1: Hamilton hungry for 'blood' ahead of 200th race

F1: Hamilton hungry for 'blood' ahead of 200th race

Rediff.com25 Aug 2017

The most successful current racer, in terms of wins if not titles, Hamilton can also equal seven-times world champion Michael Schumacher's all-time record of 68 pole positions at Spa on Saturday.

How a 'Blade Jumper' turned to science to earn Rio Games place...

How a 'Blade Jumper' turned to science to earn Rio Games place...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2016

Paralympic champion Markus Rehm said he hoped new scientific studies would prove he gains no advantage through his prosthesis and clear him to compete at the Rio de Janeiro Olympics in August.