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Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Football Briefs: Croatia charges Liverpool's Lovren with false testimony

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

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

Amritraj in line for a hat-trick

Amritraj in line for a hat-trick

Rediff.com26 Jun 2003

The US-based Indian entered the final of the ITF Masters, beating Sunil Kumar Sipaeya in the semis.

Sheena murder case: Indrani seeks bail on medical grounds

Sheena murder case: Indrani seeks bail on medical grounds

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

In her 17-page bail plea moved through her lawyer, the former media executive said that her medical condition is deteriorating and she has lost 18 kilograms in four months.

Kathua case: 14-year-old application from father may haunt juvenile son now

Kathua case: 14-year-old application from father may haunt juvenile son now

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

The application is riddled with careless mistakes and raised doubts about its veracity.

India working with developing nations to push for climate deals

India working with developing nations to push for climate deals

Rediff.com9 Dec 2014

India working towards devising strategies to reduce global warming.

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Arun Jaitley: Modi's original Chanakya

Rediff.com29 May 2019

If one were to go by the degree of clout, Jaitley was the undoubted No. 2 in the Modi government.

When PM Modi spoke of an 'Akhand Bharat'

When PM Modi spoke of an 'Akhand Bharat'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

In 2012, then Gujarat chief minister Narendra Modi gave an interview wherein the then Gujarat CM spoke about the possibility of and 'Akhand Bharat'.

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

The rise and rise of Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

'Beijing is comfortable with Hasina's pragmatism -- perceived as 'pro-India', but staying out of Indian orbit and receptive to forging close ties with China and yet, siding with neither neighbour,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US moves draft resolution directly in UNSC to blacklist Masood Azhar

US moves draft resolution directly in UNSC to blacklist Masood Azhar

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says China 'protects' violent Islamic terror groups from UN sanctions.

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The litigant, in review plea filed through lawyer Ejaz Maqbool, has also sought an interim stay on operation of the verdict in which it had directed the Centre that a trust be formed within three months for construction of the temple at the site.

When will this climate of hate end?

When will this climate of hate end?

Rediff.com19 Mar 2019

'The sentiment against immigrants and particularly against Muslims is produced by the climate of hatred and bigotry we see all around us.' 'It is produced by the politics of division and spread by a reckless media around the world including unfortunately in India,' says Aakar Patel.

My biggest regret is what happened in Benghazi: Hillary Clinton

My biggest regret is what happened in Benghazi: Hillary Clinton

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Gearing up for a possible 2016 presidential run, former United States Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said the "biggest regret" of her tenure was the 2012 attack on a US consulate in Libya that killed four Americans, including its ambassador.

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Adams in Geneva FIDE GP

Sports Shorts: Harikrishna holds Adams in Geneva FIDE GP

Rediff.com8 Jul 2017

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

How US-Russia frost affects India

How US-Russia frost affects India

Rediff.com22 Jun 2019

The stagnation in US-Russia relations does not augur well for New Delhi's strategic interests, says Harsh V Pant and Raj Kumar Sharma.

London Classic: Anand beats Topalov; in joint third place

London Classic: Anand beats Topalov; in joint third place

Rediff.com18 Dec 2016

Former world champion Viswanathan Anand came up with another resourceful preparation to beat Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in the eighth and penultimate round of the London Chess Classic, a part of the Grand Chess Tour, in London on Sunday.

Trump's Russia initiative is a global game-changer

Trump's Russia initiative is a global game-changer

Rediff.com18 Jul 2018

In its sheer audacity, the initiative with Russia has the potential to transform world politics in the same way as the 1972 Nixon visit to China and 'Shanghai Declaration' changed world dynamics, says Anil Athale.

Clinton video questions Trump's ties to Putin

Clinton video questions Trump's ties to Putin

Rediff.com6 Aug 2016

The 70-year-old reality TV star has strongly refuted reports of any relationship with Putin and has said he has never met the Russian president.

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Court refuses CBI director's plea to gag media from reporting on documents

Rediff.com4 Sep 2014

The Supreme Court on Thursday said that it cannot take cognisance of documents pertaining to the entry list of visitors at Central Bureau of Investigations director's residence till they are placed on record and asked advocate Prashant Bhushan to file an affidavit annexing the materials.

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Why Modi didn't want Imran at his swearing in

Rediff.com29 May 2019

'The ceremony on May 30 is all about Modi and there is the great risk that Imran Khan who is a rockstar among Indians might end up stealing the show,' says Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Thakur files affidavit, cites hurdles in implementing Lodha reforms

Thakur files affidavit, cites hurdles in implementing Lodha reforms

Rediff.com5 Nov 2016

BCCI president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke, on Saturday, filed their respective affidavits to the Justice RM Lodha Committee as per the directive of the Supreme Court issued on October 21.

Hizb seems headed for split as top commander dissociates from group

Hizb seems headed for split as top commander dissociates from group

Rediff.com13 May 2017

A fresh audio tape purportedly carrying his voice appeared in the social media in which the engineering-student-turned militant, Moosa, said that he was not representing Hizbul Mujahideen anymore.

Malegaon blast: NIA doesn't have recording of 'conspiracy meeting'

Malegaon blast: NIA doesn't have recording of 'conspiracy meeting'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

When the HC asked the NIA to produce the transcript of the recording of the Bhopal meeting, the agency said it was not aware if it existed.

Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram appears before ED, grilled for 6 hours

Aircel-Maxis case: Chidambaram appears before ED, grilled for 6 hours

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

The agency recorded his statement under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with some specific queries on the circumstances and procedures adopted by the now-defunct Foreign Investment Promotion Board while giving approval to the Aircel-Maxis deal during his tenure.

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till July 10

Chidambaram granted protection from arrest till July 10

Rediff.com5 Jun 2018

This is the second time the former finance minister has got relief from arrest.

India to evacuate 1,000 nationals from Ukraine's Lugansk city

India to evacuate 1,000 nationals from Ukraine's Lugansk city

Rediff.com3 Jun 2014

India has made arrangements to evacuate all its nationals, mainly students, from violence-hit Ukrainian city of Lugansk to Kyiv, top officials said.

China hacks into everything that doesn't move: Clinton

China hacks into everything that doesn't move: Clinton

Rediff.com5 Jul 2015

In a scathing attack, Democratic presidential aspirant Hillary Clinton has accused China of "hacking into everything that doesn't move" in America and "stealing" huge amounts of government information.

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Why Ashwin is the ICC Cricketer of the Year

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Rajneesh Gupta explains the numbers that led to the world's cricket cognoscenti to vote Ravichandran Ashwin as the ICC Cricketer of the Year 2016 and the ICC Test Cricketer of the Year 2016.

Football backs 'Fergie', the greatest manager of all

Football backs 'Fergie', the greatest manager of all

Rediff.com6 May 2018

Football world has been left so shocked by the news of the serious illness to Alex Ferguson

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

Delhi gears up for Nadal-Federer clash

Rediff.com9 Dec 2015

The marquee clash between a vintage Roger Federer and classy Rafael Nadal, the legends of the game will be awaited keenly by the fans as the third leg of the International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) begins in New Delhi on Thursday.

Month after Modi's visit, China rejects his border proposal

Month after Modi's visit, China rejects his border proposal

Rediff.com4 Jun 2015

China has virtually rejected Prime Minister Narendra Modi's proposal to clarify positions on the Line of Actual Control and said it prefers an agreement with India on a Code of Conduct to maintain peace along the border.

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Ayodhya: SC paves way for Ram temple at dispute site; gives 5-acre for mosque

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court said the faith of Hindus that Lord Ram was born at the site was undisputed, and he is symbolically the owner of the land.

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Why Jaishankar refused to meet Pramila Jayapal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Jaishankar said that the resolution on Kashmir introduced by Jayapal in the House is not a fair characterisation of the situation in J-K. And also said that he has no interest in meeting the Congresswoman.

Russia is on the wrong side of history on Crimea issue: US

Russia is on the wrong side of history on Crimea issue: US

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

United States Secretary of State John Kerry, who failed to convince Russia against taking military action in Ukraine, said that Moscow was on the wrong side of history.

US upgrades India's aviation safety ranking

US upgrades India's aviation safety ranking

Rediff.com8 Apr 2015

India's aviation safety ranking was on Wednesday upgraded to Category-I.

President Putin revels in Russia's unexpected World Cup form

President Putin revels in Russia's unexpected World Cup form

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Increasingly isolated on the global stage, the World Cup has so far helped Vladimir Putin send a defiant message to his opponents that Russia is succeeding despite Western efforts to hold it back.

Navy gets 4 Russian frigates for Rs 200 billion

Navy gets 4 Russian frigates for Rs 200 billion

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

Still, there remains a worrying shortfall of frigates, which are the navy's workhorses. 'We need to have at least 24 frigates,' says a senior admiral. 'Currently we are 10 short.'

Yasin Bhatkal is in habit of filing false complaints: Tihar

Yasin Bhatkal is in habit of filing false complaints: Tihar

Rediff.com25 Jul 2014

Indian Mujahideen co-founder Yasin Bhatkal is in a "habit of filing false complaints", the Tihar jail authority today told a Delhi court while responding to his plea in which he had alleged that he was being treated "worse than an animal" in the high security prison.

Chennai Open: Wawrinka makes it three in a row

Chennai Open: Wawrinka makes it three in a row

Rediff.com10 Jan 2016

Living up to his top billing, Stan Wawrinka annexed his third Chennai Open singles title in a row, demolishing the challenge of Borna Coric in the final.

Ayodhya conflict was not a mere title dispute

Ayodhya conflict was not a mere title dispute

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

'The verdict must be seen as something more; as a historical balm, a moral restitution and the deliverance of justice to a people wronged,' argues Vivek Gumaste.

SP, BSP skip meet as top Oppn leaders vow to forge united front

SP, BSP skip meet as top Oppn leaders vow to forge united front

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

Rahul Gandhi said the meeting was very productive and everyone decided to stop the BJP from further assault of institutions and the Constitution.