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Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The resolution proposed by Russia that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza but made no mention of Hamas' attack on Israel.

CBI books Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot on corruption charges

CBI books Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot on corruption charges

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

The agency has registered the FIR after a preliminary enquiry on a complaint from the oil ministry.

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Commonwealth Games 2022: Medals Table

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

The medals table of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

Aftermath of Cyclone Idai

Aftermath of Cyclone Idai

Rediff.com27 Mar 2019

Ten days ago, Cyclone Idai, one of the most devastating storms to hit Africa in decades, made landfall in Mozambique, damaging or destroying thousands of structures. The tropical storm then moved inland, bringing heavy rain and flooding to more parts of Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi. More than 750 deaths are attributed to Idai so far, while thousands remain stranded in remote rural areas. International aid is starting to reach the region, while workers struggle to repair roads, restore power, and care for the survivors -- with special attention toward preventing cholera outbreaks.

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Boxing Worlds: Nikhat, Lovlina, Saweety, Nitu assure India of 4 medals

Rediff.com23 Mar 2023

Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain lived up to expectations as they secured medals for India with quarter-final wins, alongside two other home boxers at the Women's Boxing World Championships.

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Omicron threat: Pak bans travel from 15 countries

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

Pakistan on Monday banned travel from 15 countries, except under certain conditions, and tightened up travel restrictions on 13 other countries in wake of the threat of the new COVID-19 variant Omicorn.

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

India-made howitzer to be used for 21-gun salute on I-Day

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

For the first time, a home-grown howitzer gun will be used for the ceremonial 21-gun salute during the Independence Day ceremony at Red Fort, Defence Secretary Ajay Kumar said on Wednesday.

UK detects 2 cases of Omicron, puts 4 more African nations on red list

UK detects 2 cases of Omicron, puts 4 more African nations on red list

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

The UK on Saturday detected two cases of the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, according to health secretary Sajid Javid as he added four more African countries to Britain's travel red list.

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Boxing at CWG: Nikhat, Sagar storm into quarters; Shiva crashes out

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Zareen was no match for her young opponent as she dominated the bout from start to finish

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

China holds meet with 19 countries in Indian Ocean region without India

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Last year, China held a meeting with some South Asian countries on COVID-19 vaccine cooperation without the participation of India.

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

CWG Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina get easy opening draws

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

In the lightweight (57-60kg) division, Jasmine will feature straight in the quarter-finals after getting a first round bye.

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

IBC: The CURIOUS Case of Videocon

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

Valuers have found almost no assets to pay for their claims against the Videocon group that entered the insolvency process in 2018. But the dissenters suggest that the money is elsewhere, possibly in the group's oil and gas assets, which are not part of the group's bankruptcy case.

Govt nod to commercial export of Covishield, Covaxin

Govt nod to commercial export of Covishield, Covaxin

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

The quantity of Covid vaccines to be exported will be decided by the government every month to ensure there is no dearth of domestic availability.

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Pak out of FATF grey list after 4 years, big relief to cash-strapped country

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Significantly, for the first time, the FATF put Myanmar in the "high risk jurisdictions subject to a call for action", often referred to as the watchdog's black list.

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

Stock limits on pulses imposed till Oct to prevent hoarding

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

To prevent hoarding and check price rise, the Centre on Friday imposed stock limits on all pulses, except moong, held by wholesalers, retailers, importers and millers till October. The stock limits are imposed with immediate effect. An order in this regard has been issued by the Union food and consumer affairs ministry. Retail prices of pulses rose by more than 20 per cent during the January-June period of this year, according to the ministry's data.

Mai Review

Mai Review

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

All its many characters, though portrayed by an able cast, are, ultimately, mere outlines devoid of nuance or depth, points out Sukanya Verma.

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

Omicron variant: South Africa decries travel ban by several countries

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) in a statement urged world leaders not to implement 'knee-jerk' policy decisions in response to the detection of the Omicron variant.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, July 31

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Jeremy stamps class on CWG debut, India climb to sixth in medal table

PM Modi arrives in South Africa

PM Modi arrives in South Africa

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

During his South Africa visit, Modi will meet President Jacob Zuma and also Cyril Ramaphosa, the deputy president.

Anadarko, Venugopal Dhoot put gas asset on the block

Anadarko, Venugopal Dhoot put gas asset on the block

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

The field is drawing major interest after recent discoveries.

Why Videocon is applying for a banking licence

Why Videocon is applying for a banking licence

Rediff.com26 Jun 2013

We are serious about setting up a bank and use the parent branding that is a household name in India, says Venugopal Dhoot.

The secret behind Venugopal Dhoot's biggest success

The secret behind Venugopal Dhoot's biggest success

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

Videocon's Venugopal Dhoot has become the most successful maverick in oil and gas business in India.

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

ICC postpones two qualifying events due to COVID-19 pandemic

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The ICC has postponed September's Men's Cricket World Cup League 2 series to be hosted in Namibia and the U19 Cricket World Cup Regional Qualifier Division 2 due to take place in August in Tanzania.

ONGC Videsh-Oil India complete acquisition of Videocon stake

ONGC Videsh-Oil India complete acquisition of Videocon stake

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

OVL, the overseas arm of state-run explorer Oil & Natural Gas Corporation, and Oil India Limited agreed in June last year to jointly buy Videocon's 10 per cent interest in the Rovuma Area 1 for $2.475 billion.

US private equity firm drops out of BPCL race

US private equity firm drops out of BPCL race

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

US private equity firm I Squared Capital is dropping out of the race to buy India's second-largest state oil firm, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) owing to a complex deal structure and lack of financial backers for the transaction, sources said. I Squared Capital through its Indian arm, Think Gas was among the three suitors that had evinced interest in buying the government's near 53 per cent shareholding in BPCL. "The company has made a decision not to participate in the financial bidding," a source with direct knowledge of the development said.

Quieroz returns for unfinished World Cup business

Quieroz returns for unfinished World Cup business

Rediff.com7 Jun 2010

Born in Mozambique and a former coach of the South African soccer side, Portugal's Carlos Queiroz has flown to the Rainbow Nation countless times but said Sunday's flight to the World Cup finals was a unique moment and the culmination of an old dream.

Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record

Nigeria advance, Egypt maintain perfect record

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Nigeria thrashed Mozambique 3-0 to join champions Egypt in the knockout phase of the African Nations Cup from Group C on Wednesday.

India building naval base on Mauritian island: Report

India building naval base on Mauritian island: Report

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The report claims that the military experts who have analysed the evidence collected by its Investigative Unit say an airstrip under construction in Agalega will almost certainly be used for maritime patrol missions by the Indian Navy.

England basketballers' engagement a slam dunk

England basketballers' engagement a slam dunk

Rediff.com8 Apr 2018

It was a good day for England's basketballers at the Commonwealth Games on Sunday but a truly special one for two of them.

Another piece of suspected MH370 debris found in South Africa

Another piece of suspected MH370 debris found in South Africa

Rediff.com29 Mar 2016

Another piece of debris possibly from Malaysia Airlines plane MH370 has been found in South Africa, more than two years after the jet mysteriously disappeared during a routine flight over the Indian Ocean leaving behind a trail of unanswered questions.

Nepal bowler Alam bags a perfect 10

Nepal bowler Alam bags a perfect 10

Rediff.com26 May 2008

Nepal's Mahaboob Alam claimed all 10 wickets against Mozambique to lead his team to a thumping 219-run victory.

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

BPCL privatisation: How long will govt wait for the right suitor?

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

In 2017, a consortium led by Russian state oil company Rosneft agreed to buy Essar Oil for $12.9 billion in India's biggest foreign acquisition of a homegrown company. Rosneft's buyout of Essar's assets was meant to herald a wave of energy investments in India - over six decades after Esso, Caltex and Shell invested in India's refining sector in the 1950s. But the government has tripped up in its efforts to sell Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), formerly Burmah Shell, a blue chip public sector company. Bidders include a couple of global funds and resources firm Vedanta.

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Goa: Beyond the sun, beaches, food and feni

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

'I had no idea that behind the charming, ever smiling Goan faces, there is so much complexity and history!' says Ajit Balakrishnan.

BPCL may sell IGL, Petronet pie to shed promoter status

BPCL may sell IGL, Petronet pie to shed promoter status

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Privatisation-bound Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) may sell a part of its stake in Petronet LNG and Indraprastha Gas (IGL) to shed its promoter status to obviate the need for its new owner to make open offers for the two gas companies, sources said. BPCL holds 12.5 per cent of shareholding in India's largest liquefied natural gas importer, Petronet, and a 22.5 per cent stake in city gas retailer, IGL. It is a promoter of both the listed companies and holds board positions. As per the legal position evaluated by Department of Investment and Public Asset Management (DIPAM) - the department running the process for sale of government's entire 52.98 per cent stake in BPCL - the acquirer of BPCL will have to make an open offer to the minority shareholders of Petronet and IGL for acquisition of 26 per cent shares, three sources with knowledge of the matter said.

Gail eyes stake in oil block in Argentina

Gail eyes stake in oil block in Argentina

Rediff.com21 Jul 2003

Gas Authority of India Ltd is eyeing a stake in the oil and gas exploration blocks in Argentina and Mozambique. Gail is talking to Shell for picking up stake in two city gas distribution companies in Egypt.

Gail to boost foreign operations

Gail to boost foreign operations

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Gas Authority of India Ltd said on Thursday that it is eyeing exploration blocks in Argentina and Mozambique and planning city gas projects in several countries to expand its international operations.

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

How Eusebio's greatness left an indelible print on the world of football

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

Portuguese forward Eusebio died of a heart attack in Lisbon at the age of 71 on Sunday leaving behind a legacy that marks the Benfica legend out as one of the greatest players in soccer history.

Debris found in South Africa, Mauritius 'almost certainly' from MH370

Debris found in South Africa, Mauritius 'almost certainly' from MH370

Rediff.com12 May 2016

The announcement means that a total of five pieces of debris from the Malaysian Airlines' jet have now been discovered in various spots around the Indian Ocean since it vanished.

Amitav Ghosh among 10 finalists for Man Booker prize

Amitav Ghosh among 10 finalists for Man Booker prize

Rediff.com24 Mar 2015

Amitav Ghosh on Tuesday emerged as the only Indian author among 10 finalists for this year's Man Booker International Prize for his contribution to the English language writing.