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F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

F1 champion Hamilton tests positive for COVID-19, to miss Sakhir GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Formula One champion Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will miss the upcoming Sakhir Grand Prix.

PIX: Miraculous escape for F1 driver Grosjean in horror crash

PIX: Miraculous escape for F1 driver Grosjean in horror crash

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Replays showed the driver leaping over the barriers and away from the flaming wreckage of his car.

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, and now-retired four-times champion Sebastian Vettel, have been among those making political statements at races in recent seasons.

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Forged strong ties with Islamic nations post-2014: Modi

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Hindu temples are also coming up in Bahrain and Abu Dhabi, the prime minister told the gathering.

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Indonesia, Saudi, UAE and Afghanistan condemn BJP leader's remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its condemnation and denunciation of the statements made by the BJP spokesperson, saying it insulted Prophet Muhammad.

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

F1 PIX: Perez wins in Jeddah; Verstappen rallies to second

Rediff.com20 Mar 2023

Sergio Perez won the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from pole position in a Red Bull one-two on Sunday with Max Verstappen staying top of the championship after racing from 15th to second.

Bottas on pole as Russell qualifies second at Sakhir

Bottas on pole as Russell qualifies second at Sakhir

Rediff.com6 Dec 2020

Hamilton has already won the title, his record-equalling seventh, but the Briton is isolating after testing positive for COVID-19.

Will Anti-Prophet Remarks Hit India's Gulf Trade?

Will Anti-Prophet Remarks Hit India's Gulf Trade?

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Some of these nations are India's biggest export market. India is also dependent on these countries to meet its energy needs.

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

5 Kozhikode-bound flights from Middle East diverted to Kochi as rains lash Kerala

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Of these four flights (except Qatar Airways) returned to Kozhikode airport as the weather condition in Kozhikode gained normalcy.

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Why AIFF withdrew bid to host AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

New AIFF boss focuses on grassroots and youth development than hosting big events.

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

FIFA World Cup, a catalyst to thaw Israel-Qatar ties

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

A delegation from Israel's foreign ministry will be allowed to provide consular assistance from Doha for its citizens coming for the World Cup matches.

Zero tolerance for terrorism in all its manifestations 'must': India at SCO

Zero tolerance for terrorism in all its manifestations 'must': India at SCO

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

The external affairs minister reiterated India's position on Afghanistan and highlighted its humanitarian support to the war-torn country, including the supply of wheat, medicines, vaccines and clothing.

Tolerance for all: UN on suspended BJP leaders' Prophet remarks

Tolerance for all: UN on suspended BJP leaders' Prophet remarks

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The spokesperson was responding to a question by a Pakistani journalist on the condemnation by several Muslim nations over remarks by BJP's former national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal against the Prophet and the Secretary General's response to it.

Leclerc scores thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Leclerc scores thumping win in Australia for Ferrari

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed his second win of the Formula One season with a thumping, pole-to-flag victory at the Australian Grand Prix on Sunday as Red Bull's world champion Max Verstappen suffered "deja vu" with another retirement.

Stimac banking on Chhettri return to boost Team India

Stimac banking on Chhettri return to boost Team India

Rediff.com10 May 2022

Talismanic captain Sunil Chhetri will return to the national team during next month's Asian Cup qualifiers

CWG bronze medallist Gurusaidutt retires from badminton

CWG bronze medallist Gurusaidutt retires from badminton

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

Gurusaidutt will be stepping on a new journey as a coach.

Alt News parent firm Pravda Media received Rs 2L from abroad: Police

Alt News parent firm Pravda Media received Rs 2L from abroad: Police

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

A total of Rs 2,31,933 was received by Pravda Media through these transactions, it added.

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

PICS: FIFA World Cup kicks off in glitzy opening!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2022

Saudi Arabia's crown prince and the presidents of Egypt, Turkey and Algeria, as well as the United Nations Secretary-General, are among leaders at the in a tent-shaped stadium ahead of the first match between the hosts and Ecuador.

2 Go First flights develop engine snags, both planes grounded

2 Go First flights develop engine snags, both planes grounded

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The aviation regulator is investigating the incidents and both planes, with Pratt and Whitney engines, will fly only when cleared by it, the officials said.

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Egypt's strategic partnership for India, highest award for Modi

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

El-Sisi welcomed Modi, who is on a two-day state visit to Egypt, at the Presidential Palace where the two leaders were closeted for one-on-one meeting after which the two sides signed a memorandum of understandng.

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Jaishankar to meet Iranian FM on Wednesday amid Prophet remark row

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

It is the first visit to India by a senior minister of a member nation of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation after the controversial remarks triggered anguish in the Arab world.

World 400m champion Naser provisionally suspended by AIU

World 400m champion Naser provisionally suspended by AIU

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Women's 400 metres world champion Salwa Eid Naser of Bahrain has been handed a provisional suspension for failing to make herself available for anti-doping tests, the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) said on Friday. Naser won gold at the World Championships in Doha last year with a time of 48.14 seconds, the third fastest in history, to become the first Asian to claim the women's 400 metres world title.

Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race for Haas F1 in 2021

Michael Schumacher's son Mick to race for Haas F1 in 2021

Rediff.com2 Dec 2020

The Schumacher name will return to Formula One next season with Mick, son of Ferrari great and seven-times world champion Michael, announced on Wednesday as a race driver for the US-owned Haas team.

Shorts: Sakhir F1 GP to have alternate layout

Shorts: Sakhir F1 GP to have alternate layout

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday.

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

'If Pak doesn't play Asia Cup then Star is going to have problems'

Rediff.com12 May 2023

We will play in India if India plays in Pakistan. But if India doesn't play in Pakistan, why should we play in India? So my solution was, let India vs Pakistan matches be played at neutral venue. That's all. You can't have your cake and eat it too, says PCB chief Najam Sethi.

US condemns BJP leaders' offensive remarks on Prophet

US condemns BJP leaders' offensive remarks on Prophet

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

We encourage India to promote respect for human rights, the Biden Administration said.

Weightlifting: Mirabai, Jeremy, Achinta to skip Asian C'ship

Weightlifting: Mirabai, Jeremy, Achinta to skip Asian C'ship

Rediff.com21 Aug 2022

The lifters will work with Dr Aaron Horschig, a former weightlifter-turned-physical therapist and strength and conditioning coach.

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

Malabar Gold & Diamonds to invest Rs 1,600 cr on 56 stores

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

Gold and diamond retail chain Malabar Gold & Diamonds will be investing Rs 1,600 crore in FY22 to launch 56 stores globally with 40 across India and 16 internationally in FY22 to further boost its retail presence across the globe. The move is expected to generate over 1,700 jobs. In India, the expansion strategy is centred in states like Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Delhi, West Bengal, Uttar Pradesh, Odisha and Kerala. Internationally, the expansion will be in markets such as Singapore, Malaysia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain and UAE.

Indian mixed relay team's Asiad silver upgraded to gold

Indian mixed relay team's Asiad silver upgraded to gold

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

Bahrain, which had topped the 4x400 mixed relay final, was disqualified after Kemi Adekoya was handed a four-year ban by the Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) for failing a dope test.

F1 champion Vettel sports helmet in support of Ukraine

F1 champion Vettel sports helmet in support of Ukraine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

Sebastian Vettel wore a special helmet to express solidarity with Ukraine

'Unwarranted, narrow-minded comments': India slams OIC

'Unwarranted, narrow-minded comments': India slams OIC

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

India on Monday hit out at the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation for its criticism of the country in the wake of the alleged derogatory remarks made against Prophet Mohammed by two Bharatiya Janata Party functionaries.

Impressive Bhagat grabs 2 Golds in Para Badminton

Impressive Bhagat grabs 2 Golds in Para Badminton

Rediff.com21 May 2022

Pramod Bhagat secured two golds to lead the Indian badminton team's medal rush at the Bahrain Para Badminton International

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

COVID-19 positive Hamilton to miss Sakhir F1 GP

Rediff.com1 Dec 2020

Hamilton wrapped up his record-equalling seventh title in Turkey last month and picked up his 11th win of the season in Bahrain on Sunday. Mercedes have already won the constructors' title for an unprecedented seventh year in a row.

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

Gulf Cup postponed to 2023 due to fixture congestion

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

The next Gulf Cup, which was due to kick off in December in Basra in Iraq, has been postponed for a year due to a congested calendar, organisers announced.

Al-Qaeda warns of suicide attacks in India on Prophet remarks

Al-Qaeda warns of suicide attacks in India on Prophet remarks

Rediff.com8 Jun 2022

Several Muslim nations have condemned remarks by BJP's former national spokesperson Nupur Sharma and its Delhi media head Naveen Kumar Jindal against the Prophet.

Go First A320neo plane's windshield cracks mid-air, diverted to Jaipur

Go First A320neo plane's windshield cracks mid-air, diverted to Jaipur

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

This is the third incident of technical malfunction on a Go First aircraft in two days.

Heartbreaking! India crash out of Asian Cup

Heartbreaking! India crash out of Asian Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2019

India lose to Bahrain 0-1, crash out of AFC Asian Cup.

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

How to get an IIT degree without clearing JEE

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The last date to apply for the September 2022 term of the programme is August 19, 2022.

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Travel: The magic of Muharraq

Rediff.com27 May 2018

One warm sunny day, Abhilasha Ojha stumbles upon the soul of Bahrain.

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Trade pact with Israel 'only when we get a good deal', says Goyal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The proposed India-Israel trade pact should be beneficial to both nations and until New Delhi gets a good deal, it would not do an agreement, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said. India and Israel are negotiating a free trade agreement (FTA) since May 2010. "With Israel, until we get a good deal, we will not do an FTA. It has to be reciprocally beneficial," the minister said in San Francisco on Tuesday while interacting with the Indian community.