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Japan PM Kishida unhurt after explosion at speech venue, suspect detained

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after explosion at speech venue, suspect detained

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As per Japanese officials, Kishida was safe and unharmed in the incident.

'I haven't been working on my bowling at all!'

'I haven't been working on my bowling at all!'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'He could be a huge loss. However we've got Todd Murphy waiting in the wings. He's been bowling beautifully in the nets.'

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The men's javelin final was drama-packed as confusion reigned supreme as Neeraj Chopra was forced to retake his first throw.

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

According to the proposal, the MHA is working on a new 'model' where the burden of internal security duties, including conduct of elections, will be largely borne by the country's largest paramilitary force, the CRPF.

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'A large part of this episode has come from my own life, the backlash I faced and my journey after having publicly claimed my identity.'

Duleep Trophy Final: Panchal keeps West Zone alive

Duleep Trophy Final: Panchal keeps West Zone alive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shepherded by Priyank Panchal's spunky innings, West Zone defied South Zone bowlers while chasing a formidable 298 and finished day four of the Duleep Trophy final at 182 for five.

Mutual funds turn upbeat on health care sector, divided on IT prospects

Mutual funds turn upbeat on health care sector, divided on IT prospects

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) are betting on a turnaround in the healthcare sector to boost returns but are divided on the prospects of the information technology (IT) sector amid uncertain growth outlook. At the end of June, all of the top 20 fund houses were overweight on the healthcare sector vis--vis the sector's presence in the BSE 200 index, shows a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFS). In the case of the IT sector, only six of the 20 fund houses had overweight positions.

Liverpool were lucky, says relieved Klopp

Liverpool were lucky, says relieved Klopp

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp admitted they needed luck to get past AS Roma in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday after old defensive issues reared their head.

Asia Cup PIX: India-Pakistan match called off due to rain

Asia Cup PIX: India-Pakistan match called off due to rain

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan was called off due to persistent rain in Pallekele on Saturday.

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

An Indian man travelling from New York to Delhi in an American Airlines flight has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly urinating on his co-passenger, official sources said Monday.

Kamal Nath resigns as AICC general secy, wants to be relieved of Punjab role

Kamal Nath resigns as AICC general secy, wants to be relieved of Punjab role

Rediff.com15 Jun 2016

He wrote a letter to Congress President Sonia Gandhi who immediately accepted his resignation and relieved him of his charge as party General Secretary.

Nigeria flags 2 India-made drugs as substandard, having toxins

Nigeria flags 2 India-made drugs as substandard, having toxins

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Oral paracetamol and another cough medicine manufactured by companies based in Mumbai and Punjab were found to be "sub-standard or found to be containing toxins", reports Sohini Das.

Family of Amritpal to meet him in Assam, says will fight legal battle

Family of Amritpal to meet him in Assam, says will fight legal battle

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Replying to a question, Amritpal's uncle said the family will go to Assam's Dibrugarh and meet him.

I didn't ask to be sold to Real Madrid: Mbappe

I didn't ask to be sold to Real Madrid: Mbappe

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Real Madrid have courted Mbappe in the past but failed to land the 24-year-old, who signed a contract extension with PSG in May last year.

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

PIX: Manchester City rout United; Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Is Xi Losing Control Over Power?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Two of Xi Jinping's chosen officials have disappeared from view, an indication of turmoil in Xi's government, months after he installed a collection of loyalist leaders in his cabinet, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan win but Azam not satisfied

T20 World Cup: Pakistan win but Azam not satisfied

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

"In my opinion, we could chase better than this. But to win always gives you confidence. We are taking the good things forward to the next game."

Avoid going to media with...: Kharge to Cong leaders

Avoid going to media with...: Kharge to Cong leaders

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

He said the people are looking for an alternative and the Congress' victories in Himachal Pradesh and Karnataka elections are clear proof of this.

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

'Gaza is running out of water, electricity, even body bags'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

'Answer to killing civilians cannot be to kill more civilians. Imposing a siege and bombarding civilian infrastructure in a densely populated area will not bring peace and security to the region'

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

Raina relieved on regaining form after Test flop

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Suresh Raina said he would have been left devastated had India failed to draw the fourth and final Test against Australia in Sydney following his failures with the bat in both innings.

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

'Can Yoga Help Reduce Acidity?'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2023

rediffGURU and yoga expert Radhika Iyer offers advice on how yoga can help you improve your overall health and wellness.

Brilliant Ko relieved to get major monkey off her back

Brilliant Ko relieved to get major monkey off her back

Rediff.com14 Sep 2015

That a golfer could be under pressure to win a major at the age of 18 has been one of the LPGA Tour's more absurd talking points this season, so Lydia Ko was naturally delighted to torpedo the debate with her victory at the Evian Championship.

MP shunts two police officers after lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal

MP shunts two police officers after lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

Two officers, including a deputy commissioner of police, were on Friday removed from field posting within 24 hours of a lathi-charge on Bajrang Dal activists staging an anti-drug mafia protest at a busy intersection in Indore.

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Opposition did not allow discussion on Manipur: Modi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'The opposition parties didn't want voting as it would have exposed the cracks in their alliance. They ran away from the House'

As Go First seeks to plug exit, 200 pilots accept Air India's job offer

As Go First seeks to plug exit, 200 pilots accept Air India's job offer

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Around 200 pilots of Go First, the cash-strapped airline that suspended operations on May 2, have joined Air India. As many as 75 of them started training with the Tata-owned airline on Monday. As Go First tries to salvage its operations, it has announced additional pay or retention allowance of Rs 100,000 and Rs 50,000 for captains and first officers, respectively, with effect from June 1.

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Wimbledon PIX! Djokovic in quarters; Medvedev enters maiden last-eight

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Novak Djokovic stayed on course as he entered the Wimbledon quarterfinals on Monday.

Survivor nun to pursue legal battle against ex-bishop Franco Mulakkal

Survivor nun to pursue legal battle against ex-bishop Franco Mulakkal

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

A day after the resignation of bishop Franco Mulakkal as Jalandhar bishop, 'Save Our Sisters' campaigners on Friday said the survivor nun who had levelled rape charges against him would continue her fight for justice through the legal system.

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress on Monday carried out a major organisational reshuffle in the party and inducted several new faces, including some ministers with thrust on toning up the party ahead of next year's crucial panchayat polls.

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Ajit Pawar back as deputy CM for 3rd time in 4 yrs

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

Pawar, who was also the deputy CM in the previous Uddhav Thackeray-led Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government, which was in power from November 2019 to June 2022, enjoys the image of a grassroot leader and an able administrator.

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Turning Point: SRH's stunning choke!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Sunrisers Hyderabad's bid to reignite their campaign in IPL 2023 came undone once again as they messed up an easy run chase against Kolkata Knight Riders.

Bishop Mulakkal meets Pope for 1st time after acquittal in nun rape case

Bishop Mulakkal meets Pope for 1st time after acquittal in nun rape case

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Former Jalandhar bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was acquitted by a local court in Kerala last year over rape charges by a nun, met Pope Francis in Vatican last week, a church source said in Thiruvananthapuram on Tuesday.

Watch Out For These Guys!

Watch Out For These Guys!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The stars who could light up World Cup 2023.

Not Niagara Falls, But Powai Lake

Not Niagara Falls, But Powai Lake

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

As the rains flood Mumbai, disrupting the flow of life and the momentum of traffic in the city that never sleeps, Mumbaikars will be relieved to know that the Powai lake, which supplies some of the city's water needs, is overflowing.

IPL 2022: KKR vs SRH: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: KKR vs SRH: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com14 May 2022

Game 61 of IPL 2022 will see the Kolkata Knight Riders take on the Sunrisers Hyderabad at the MCA stadium in Pune starting 1930 IST.

PIX! Swiatek, Maia in semis as Jabeur's Grand Slam dream in tatters

PIX! Swiatek, Maia in semis as Jabeur's Grand Slam dream in tatters

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ons Jabeur's hopes of becoming the first African woman to win a singles Grand Slam lay in ruins after her defeat by Brazil's Beatriz Haddad Maia.

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

WHO issues alert against syrup by Indian manufacturer

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

The WHO on Tuesday issued a product alert over contaminated syrup by an Indian manufacturer, warning that it is unsafe for use, especially in children, and may result in serious injury or death.

First win is always special: Rohit

First win is always special: Rohit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

After registering their first win in IPL 2023, Mumbai Indians skipper Rohit Sharma said first wins were always special.

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Indian drug firm recalls eye drop linked to vision loss in US

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

Global Pharma Healthcare is recalling entire lots of eye drop linked to vision loss in the US, according to the US Food and Drug Administration. The Chennai-based company is recalling all lots of artificial tears lubricant eye drops distributed by EzriCare, LLC and Delsam Pharma to the consumer level due to possible contamination, the US health regulator said in a statement. "The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) alerted FDA to an investigation of a multi-state cluster of Verona Integron-mediated Metallo--lactamase (VIM)- and Guiana-Extended Spectrum--Lactamase (GES)- producing carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa (VIM-GES-CRPA) infections possibly associated with the use of the artificial tears manufactured by Global Pharma Healthcare," USFDA said.

'Was never interested': Ajit Pawar offers to resign as Maha LoP

'Was never interested': Ajit Pawar offers to resign as Maha LoP

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

'I was never interested to work as Leader of Opposition but accepted the role on demand of the party MLAs'

Congress asks Maken to continue as Rajasthan in-charge

Congress asks Maken to continue as Rajasthan in-charge

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

An unease has set in the Rajasthan Congress with its senior leader Ajay Maken quitting as the state in-charge ahead of the assembly polls scheduled next year, with party sources saying that he has been asked to continue on the post.