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Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Sergio Gor, Agrawal Talk Trade Deal

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

While both sides have announced the decision to restart talks for a trade deal, government officials said discussions are continuing virtually.

PKL: Titans hold off Yoddhas to extend unbeaten run

PKL: Titans hold off Yoddhas to extend unbeaten run

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

PKL 12: Bharat's Super 10, Shubham's High Five power Telugu Titans to fourth straight win

What Canada Can Do To Revive India Relationship

What Canada Can Do To Revive India Relationship

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

For Canada, important steps towards containing domestic elements that fuel pro-Khalistan sentiments can go a long way in signalling trust positively with regard to security and sovereignty, point out Harsh V Pant and Vivek Mishra.

India, Canada join hands to tackle terrorism, transnational crimes

India, Canada join hands to tackle terrorism, transnational crimes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India and Canada have agreed to adopt a collaborative approach towards a new chapter in bilateral ties, including working closely to combat terrorism and transnational crimes, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said.

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

India's New Era: Gill Leads, Kohli-Rohit Reunite in Perth

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

The cricketing ecosystem has learned to survive the prolonged absence of Kohli and Rohit -- at least in two formats -- in this interim period.

Modi chairs high-level meet; CDS, 3 service chiefs attend

Modi chairs high-level meet; CDS, 3 service chiefs attend

Rediff.com12 May 2025

Modi has been chairing regular meetings with the top government functionaries involved in the country's military and diplomatic response to the Pahalgam terror attack of April 22.

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Hockey heroes seek blessings at Golden Temple

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

Harmanpreet Singh, Hardik Singh, and Mandeep Singh, were greeted by a sea of devotees and well-wishers as they arrived at the holy shrine.

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Farewell Dr Vece Paes: Hockey Great, Sports Medicine Pioneer

Rediff.com14 Aug 2025

Olympic medallist Dr Vece Paes was a part of the BCCI's anti-doping programme for several years, besides also working with the Indian Davis Cup team.

Those born with a silver spoon in mouth....: Ajit Pawar slams Oppn

Those born with a silver spoon in mouth....: Ajit Pawar slams Oppn

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Pawar urged people not to fall prey to the Opposition's "fake campaigns", highlighting government schemes for the youth, women, Warkaris (followers of Lord Vithoba) and others.

Case against UP teacher for song over Kanwar Yatra

Case against UP teacher for song over Kanwar Yatra

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Police in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, have booked a school teacher after a video surfaced online of him singing a song that references the Kanwar Yatra. The teacher is accused of making statements containing false information and alarming news.

Ajit Singh silent on bizarre bans imposed on women in UP

Ajit Singh silent on bizarre bans imposed on women in UP

Rediff.com13 Jul 2012

The diktat issued by the panchayats of Bagpat in Uttar Pradesh -- banning love marriages, use of mobile phones and entry of women under 40 in markets -- has been found bizarre by many.

Will Modi Meet Xi In Tianjin?

Will Modi Meet Xi In Tianjin?

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'Prime minister is expected to hold some bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the SCO summit.'

Can India and China rebuild trust after Galwan?

Can India and China rebuild trust after Galwan?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

India and China are expected to discuss new confidence-building measures for durable peace and tranquillity along their contested border during Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's two-day visit to India. The visit is seen as an effort to rebuild relations after the Galwan Valley clashes.

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Gill named vice-captain for Asia Cup; Bumrah included

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill enjoyed a phenomenal run with the bat in England, piling up 754 runs at an average of 75.40 with four centuries.

BCCI Hunts for New Selectors in Agarkar-Led Panel

BCCI Hunts for New Selectors in Agarkar-Led Panel

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

BCCI invites applications for 2 men's selectors and 4 women's selection committee members

India readies for key diplomatic week: Wang in Delhi, Jaishankar in Moscow

India readies for key diplomatic week: Wang in Delhi, Jaishankar in Moscow

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Wang is travelling to India days ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's planned trip to the Chinese city of Tianjin to attend the annual summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation.

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

Kingfisher cannot be closed down because of losses: Ajit

Kingfisher cannot be closed down because of losses: Ajit

Rediff.com29 Feb 2012

Bank chiefs have been quoted as saying that Kingfisher would need to arrange fresh equity of Rs 1,000-2,000 crore (Rs 10-20 billion) before seeking additional funds from the consortium of banks, led by the State Bank of India.

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

In Beijing, Doval issues veiled warning to Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

National Security Adviser Ajit Doval on Tuesday called for shunning double standards in combating terrorism and urged members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to hold accountable perpetrators, organisers and financers of cross-border terrorism, seen as reference to Pakistan.

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Once a BJP rival, Jayant Chaudhary joins 3rd Modi govt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

The warming up of ties became apparent after the Centre announced the country's highest civilian honour Bharat Ratna to his grandfather and former prime minister Chaudhary Charan Singh.

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Mumbai rain delays India's Asia Cup squad announcement

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

The BCCI press conference scheduled at 1.30pm in Mumbai is 'expected to be delayed owing to weather disruptions'.

SC asks Ajit Pawar group to say Clock symbol is disputed in campaign

SC asks Ajit Pawar group to say Clock symbol is disputed in campaign

Rediff.com19 Mar 2024

It asked the Maharashtra deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar-led faction to issue a public notice in newspapers in English, Hindi and Marathi saying that the 'clock' symbol is sub-judice and its use is subject to adjudication.

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

What Led Ajit Pawar To Ditch Uncle?

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

With reports surfacing of differences between Eknath Shinde and Devendra Fadnavis, Fadnavis was out seeking new allies. A disgruntled Ajit Pawar was easy to persuade.

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Superfans And Cricketers' Secret Passions

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

Every summer, Sudhir Gautam makes a pilgrimage to Sachin Tendulkar's Mumbai home, carrying a box of Muzaffarpur litchis from his home town in Bihar, a gesture sweeter than the fruit itself.

Indian team for England tour be picked on May 24

Indian team for England tour be picked on May 24

Rediff.com22 May 2025

B Sai Sudharsan is set to become the rookie face in the Test squad along with T20 specialist left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh.

Pahalgam attack: Modi chairs crucial cabinet meet on security

Pahalgam attack: Modi chairs crucial cabinet meet on security

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Shah briefed the prime minister on the attack and discussed the measures to be taken in its aftermath.

Won't use name, picture of Sharad Pawar on banner or poster, Ajit assures SC

Won't use name, picture of Sharad Pawar on banner or poster, Ajit assures SC

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

He furnished an undertaking before a bench of Justices Surya Kant and KV Viswanathan pursuant to a March 14 order by the apex court.

'We Would Rain Hellfire On The Pakistanis'

'We Would Rain Hellfire On The Pakistanis'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

'5465 was over 17,000 feet -- our eyes were out of the sockets by the time we got to the top.' 'We had not eaten in 2-3 days and climbed in extremely difficult terrain.' 'I was there for 5-6 days, but had to be evacuated because I started vomiting blood.'

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Has Yashasvi Jaiswal Been Shortchanged?

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'Jaiswal has an avg of 36 & a strike rate of 164 in T20Is and he got dropped for Gill who has avg of 30 and a strike rate of 139.' 'There is no place for merit anymore.'

Defence Secy meets Modi as India mulls action against Pak

Defence Secy meets Modi as India mulls action against Pak

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting comes a day after the Chief of Air Staff met with Prime Minister Modi to discuss the security situation. Last Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi gave the armed forces "complete operational freedom" to respond to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

PIX: Famous faces at polling booths

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, BJP national president JP Nadda and several other famous faces were seen at polling booths, exercising their franchise in the final and seventh phase of the Lok Sabha polls on Saturday.

Border row with India will take time to settle, open to talks: China

Border row with India will take time to settle, open to talks: China

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, in his meeting with Chinese counterpart Dong Jun in Qingdao on June 26, proposed that India and China should solve the "complex issues" under a structured roadmap comprising steps to de-escalate tensions along the frontiers and rejuvenate the existing mechanism to demarcate the borders.

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Ajit Pawar holds show of strength in uncle's bastion

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

NCP leader Ajit Pawar on Saturday received a grand welcome in Baramati, which is his assembly constituency and also the pocket borough of party chief Sharad Pawar, on his first visit after joining the Bharatiya Janata Party-Shiv Sena government in Maharashtra and parting ways with his uncle.

Ajit expects another aviation boom

Ajit expects another aviation boom

Rediff.com5 Mar 2013

Stating that the Centre was planning construct 15 more airports under the Greenfield Airport Policy, Singh said the civil aviation ministry is in process of identifying the most suitable low cost viable model for development of small airports to increase regional connectivity.

Asia Cup T20: Bumrah to play! Vice-captain race heats up

Asia Cup T20: Bumrah to play! Vice-captain race heats up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill is the flavour of the season after his stupendous show in the recent Test series against England but he will face a contender in Axar Patel for vice-captaincy

National Security Advisory Board revamped: Ex-R&AW chief appointed head

National Security Advisory Board revamped: Ex-R&AW chief appointed head

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The NSAB is an advisory body that provides inputs to the National Security Council Secretariat.

Asia Cup: Gill, Jaiswal unlikely; Iyer in contention

Asia Cup: Gill, Jaiswal unlikely; Iyer in contention

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The report also indicated that Shubman Gill and Yashasvi Jaiswal are unlikely to get a call-up to the T20I squad as the team management might not upset the team's core combination.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

Tibet issue 'thorn' in ties with India, says China

Tibet issue 'thorn' in ties with India, says China

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

China has called Tibet-related issues a 'thorn' in India-China bilateral relations and a 'burden' for New Delhi, ahead of External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit to China.

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Gill's Era Dawns: Kohli, Rohit's Last Hurrah

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

The series in Australia could well be Rohit's last in India Blues. But Kohli, given his high fitness standards, could play on until the 2027 World Cup.