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Epstein files: Bill Gates sought pills to treat STD

Epstein files: Bill Gates sought pills to treat STD

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Epstein claimed this was due to the consequences of 'sex with Russian girls'.

Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for land rights

Farmers, tribals march to Mumbai to press for land rights

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Thousands of farmers and tribal residents are marching towards Mumbai from Nashik to demand land rights and other concessions from the Maharashtra government. A delegation has been invited for talks.

Mirabai returns with record-breaking gold medal

Mirabai returns with record-breaking gold medal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Mirabai Chanu produced a record-breaking performance to expectedly win the gold medal at the Commonwealth Championships in Ahmedabad on Monday.

'5-6 jets were down, I got involved': Trump on India-Pak

'5-6 jets were down, I got involved': Trump on India-Pak

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

US President Donald Trump reiterated his claim that he "settled" the conflict between India and Pakistan, suggesting it averted a potential nuclear war. He also claimed that several planes were shot down during the conflict.

Maharashtra farmers call off long march to Mumbai

Maharashtra farmers call off long march to Mumbai

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

The march had started from Dindori town, located around 195 km away from Mumbai, on March 12 demanding relief of Rs 600 per quintal to onion growers hit by price crash, 12-hour uninterrupted power supply to farmers, and waiver of farm loans.

Maha famers halt long march after govt assurance, but...

Maha famers halt long march after govt assurance, but...

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Famers' demands range from Rs 600 per quintal relief to onion farmers, 12-hour uninterrupted power supply to farmers, and waiver of farm loans.

Armenia chess GM Aronian will represent US

Armenia chess GM Aronian will represent US

Rediff.com27 Feb 2021

'I was faced with a choice: quit my job or move to where I am valued.'

Patidars back with BJP once again after ditching it in 2017

Patidars back with BJP once again after ditching it in 2017

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The BJP has done extremely well in the Patidar-dominated constituencies of the state, winning almost every seat that has significant Patel population.

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop STUN second seeds

French Open: Bopanna-Middelkoop STUN second seeds

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Bopana matched his best performance at the clay court major by reaching the quarterfinals

Has Modi ensured 16 seats in Ahmedabad with his mega roadshow?

Has Modi ensured 16 seats in Ahmedabad with his mega roadshow?

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Like other cities of Gujarat, voters of this bustling urban centre have been standing firmly behind the saffron party since the early 90s.

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Euro 2020: Goal of the day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2021

Attila Fiola gave the hosts a dream half-time lead

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

'We told govt we were not their puppets'

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

'We told the government that we won't dance to their tunes this time.'

Europa League PICS: Sevilla, Shaktar enter semis

Europa League PICS: Sevilla, Shaktar enter semis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sevilla in semis as Wolves miss penalty.

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

PICS: Griezmann goal helps France hold inspired Hungary

Rediff.com19 Jun 2021

World champions France moved to four points while Hungary, on one point, kept up their slim hopes alive, in a group where they had been given little chance with heavyweights Germany and Portugal also in the mix.

The Best Pet Photographs of the Year!

The Best Pet Photographs of the Year!

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

The International Pet Photographer of the Year Awards is an annual celebration of the artistry and skill of professional and emerging pet photographers from all around the globe by The Pet Photographers Club which began as a podcast in 2018.

Negi's title hopes suffer a dent after defeat against Howell

Negi's title hopes suffer a dent after defeat against Howell

Rediff.com15 Jul 2012

Parimarjan Negi's title aspirations suffered a big setback as he lost the eighth and penultimate round of the Leiden International Chess tournament to David Howell of England.

Euro 2016: Late own goal gives Hungary 1-1 draw with Iceland

Euro 2016: Late own goal gives Hungary 1-1 draw with Iceland

Rediff.com19 Jun 2016

Iceland were within two minutes of a famous victory on their first appearance at a major tournament on Saturday only for Birkir Saevarsson to put through his own net to hand Hungary a 1-1 draw that leaves Euro 2016 Group F wide open.

Imphal: 1 militant killed, 10 others held

Imphal: 1 militant killed, 10 others held

Rediff.com29 Jun 2011

The police killed a former People's Liberation Army militant and arrested 10 others, belonging to different insurgent organisations, since Tuesday.

Hardik Patel sits on indefinite fast for Patidar quota

Hardik Patel sits on indefinite fast for Patidar quota

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

While Patel alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state had denied permission as it was trying to thwart his agitation, the police said it was done keeping in mind the law-and-order situation since such protests had led to violence and arson in the past.

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Modi extends $150m credit to Caribbean nations

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Modi announced a USD 14-million grant for community development projects in the Caricom and another USD 150 million line of credit for solar, renewable energy and climate- change related projects, a statement released by the Ministry of External Affairs said.

Federer, Nadal move closer to showdown

Federer, Nadal move closer to showdown

Rediff.com11 Aug 2007

Both reached the semi-finals of the Montreal Masters, beating Lleyton Hewitt and Frank Dancevic respectively.

Davis Cup: Djokovic helps Serbia take 2-0 lead over Spain in quarters

Davis Cup: Djokovic helps Serbia take 2-0 lead over Spain in quarters

Rediff.com8 Apr 2017

Serbia's Novak Djokovic showed glimpses of his best form with a 6-3, 6-4, 6-2 win over Albert Ramos-Vinolas as they took a 2-0 lead over Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals on Friday.

Europa League: Pitch invaders mar Tottenham-Partizan match

Europa League: Pitch invaders mar Tottenham-Partizan match

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Tottenham Hotspur could face punishment from European soccer's governing body UEFA after their Europa League game with Partizan Belgrade on Thursday was suspended for several minutes following three separate pitch invasions.

Missing Miami title defence was refreshing: Djokovic

Missing Miami title defence was refreshing: Djokovic

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Djokovic missed the Masters series event with an elbow injury and, having recovered, is eager to face Spain in the Davis Cup quarter-finals in front of a boisterous home crowd next weekend.

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Railways spent Rs 50 cr to move 70K migrants in 5 days

Rediff.com5 May 2020

A day after opposition parties, including the Congress launched a scathing attack against the Union government and the railways for charging money from migrants for the travel, sources in the railways said the national transporter is spending around Rs 80 lakh per service for the special trains, and it has run 67 such trains carrying around 67,000 stranded migrants since May 1--- incurring an expenditure of over Rs 50 crore.

Sports Shorts: Joshna and Dipika get bronze medal

Sports Shorts: Joshna and Dipika get bronze medal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday

More Photos: The world's most beautiful women

More Photos: The world's most beautiful women

Rediff.com14 Dec 2015

Who is the hottest of them all? Vote for your favourite!

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds on to tied first spot

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds on to tied first spot

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Wednesday.

Quota row: Curfew lifted in 3 areas, army flag march continues

Quota row: Curfew lifted in 3 areas, army flag march continues

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

The situation in Gujarat, bearing the brunt of the agitation by Patel community seeking reservation under Other Backwards Class category, is gradually returning to normal, officials said.

'Give quota to Patels or the lotus will not bloom in 2017'

'Give quota to Patels or the lotus will not bloom in 2017'

Rediff.com25 Aug 2015

Hardik Patel, the 21-year-old politician who has been grabbing headlines as leader of the 40-day agitation by the Patel Community, addressed a massive rally in Ahmedabad on Tuesday where he demanded reservations under the Other Backward Caste quota for the community.

Quota row: Tension eases, curfew relaxed in violence hit Gujarat

Quota row: Tension eases, curfew relaxed in violence hit Gujarat

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Tension persisted on Friday in violence-hit Gujarat which has been rocked by the Patel quota reservation stir even as curfew was lifted from many cities and some parts of Ahmedabad and no major incident reported since on Thursday.

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Hardik Patel arrested in Surat, released on bail; internet banned

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Patel community leader Hardik Patel was arrested in Surat tonight for defying prohibitory orders clamped ahead of his 'Ekta March' for reservation under OBC quota but was freed on bail by a court soon afterwards.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Modi lists 'abuses' by Congress leaders; says Aiyar gave his 'supari' in Pak

Modi lists 'abuses' by Congress leaders; says Aiyar gave his 'supari' in Pak

Rediff.com9 Dec 2017

'He gave this 'gaali' (abuse) to me or you? Did he abuse me or Gujarat? Did he abuse the cultured society of India or me?' Modi asked the people at a rally in Banaskantha.

PHOTOS: Real and Juventus win to qualify; Dortmund set new record

PHOTOS: Real and Juventus win to qualify; Dortmund set new record

Rediff.com23 Nov 2016

Real Madrid edged past Sporting Lisbon 2-1, while Juventus came from behind to secure a 3-1 win at Sevilla and Borussia Dortmund crushed Legia Warsaw 8-4 to set a record for the most goals scored in a Champions League match.

Patel row: Uneasy calm in violence-hit Gujarat, toll rises to 10

Patel row: Uneasy calm in violence-hit Gujarat, toll rises to 10

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Curfew has been lifted from Surat city after no untoward incident was reported from there since Wednesday night.

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Football friendlies: Spain beaten by late Kroos missile for Germany

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Toni Kroos struck with a fierce long-range shot a minute from time to give Germany a 1-0 victory over Spain in a friendly between two injury-depleted European heavyweights in Vigo on Tuesday.

Gujarat quota row: 8 dead in violence; army called in

Gujarat quota row: 8 dead in violence; army called in

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Army was called in on Wednesday to help control widespread violence sparked by quota agitation by Patel community in Gujarat which has claimed seven lives even as curfew was clamped in several areas.

Sports Shorts: Tomic boasts of 'amazing' achievements; Spieth wins

Sports Shorts: Tomic boasts of 'amazing' achievements; Spieth wins

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday