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Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rishi Sunak likely to become first Indian-origin British PM today

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

With the former prime minister stepping aside on Sunday night saying it was "simply not the right time" for his comeback, the prospect of a Diwali victory for Sunak cannot be ruled out.

Yuvraj Singh arrested in Haryana over alleged casteist remarks

Yuvraj Singh arrested in Haryana over alleged casteist remarks

Rediff.com17 Oct 2021

The Haryana Police on Sunday said cricketer Yuvraj Singh was arrested and released on bail in an alleged casteist remarks case in compliance with a high court order.

UK PM likely to visit India later this month

UK PM likely to visit India later this month

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

The visit, which is expected around April 22, is long overdue after Johnson was forced to cancel planned visits to India twice last year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tharoor likely to contest Congress presidential poll

Tharoor likely to contest Congress presidential poll

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

While Tharoor declined to comment on whether he would throw his hat into the ring, he has written an article for the Malayalam daily Mathrubhumi calling for a 'free and fair' election.

Modi handshake leaflet figures in racism debate in House of Commons

Modi handshake leaflet figures in racism debate in House of Commons

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Opposition Leader Keir Starmer clashed in the House of Commons over a controversial by-election leaflet, which had been branded "divisive" and "anti-India" by Indian diaspora groups in Britain.

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

Guardiola urges players to get COVID-19 booster shots

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Tottenham Hotspur recorded 13 COVID-19 cases at the club last week, while Leicester City and Manchester United were also affected by the virus.

It's an Odd, Odd World

It's an Odd, Odd World

Rediff.com18 Aug 2021

Odd and unusual images from around the world.

Legends of Chess: Another loss for Anand

Legends of Chess: Another loss for Anand

Rediff.com23 Jul 2020

The tournament is part of the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour. The winner of this event will qualify for the $US300,000 Grand Final scheduled from August 9 to 20.

India won't have R-Day chief guest due to coronavirus: MEA

India won't have R-Day chief guest due to coronavirus: MEA

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

It will be for the first time in over five decades that India will not have a chief guest at the Republic Day parade.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, odd world out there!

Rediff.com27 May 2021

These images prove what a whacky world we live in!

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Russia should not be allowed to host soccer events such as the Champions League final

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Salman Rushdie: The free speech champion whose 'verses' put his life at risk

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

The attack on Rushdie sent shock waves around the world, with world leaders and literary stalwarts saying they were appalled at the attack on the author who championed free speech and lived under the threat of assassination for nearly half his life.

ISL: Mumbai City stunned by Jamshedpur

ISL: Mumbai City stunned by Jamshedpur

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

This result meant a win for ATK Mohun Bagan against Hyderabad FC on Monday would ensure them of the League Winners Shield and a maiden AFC Champions League spot.

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Tokyo Games: WONDROUS Pix!

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

Rishi Sunak works Tory voters with Namaste, Salaam, Khem Cho, Kidda...

Rishi Sunak works Tory voters with Namaste, Salaam, Khem Cho, Kidda...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

Britain's prime ministerial candidate Rishi Sunak has said he wants to change the UK-India relationship to make it a more two-way exchange that opens up easy access to UK students and companies in India.

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

It's about staying grounded for GM Praggnanandhaa

Rediff.com27 May 2022

His semifinal match against Giri went up to 2am and a few hours later, he had to be at his school to take his 11th-class board examination.

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

The Secret of Gautam Adani's Success

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Gautambhai has shown that he has ability to withstand payment delays or vexatious court cases. That is where he is on a more comfortable wicket than many others. A revealing excerpt from R N Bhaskar's Gautam Adani: Reimagining Business in India and the World.

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Over 200 world leaders urge G7 to help vaccinate world's poorest

Rediff.com7 Jun 2021

Over 200 world leaders, including former presidents, prime ministers and ministers have backed a campaign urging the Group of Seven (G7) rich nations to help vaccinate the world's poorest from low-income economies against COVID-19 by paying two-thirds of an estimated $66 billion required.

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Man arrested over online racist abuse of England footballers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Detective Inspector Matt Gregory of GMP's Trafford division said: "The actions of a small number of people overshadowed what was a hugely unifying event for our country on Sunday evening.

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Indian-origin Rishi Sunak says he is running for British PM

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak, the former UK chancellor of the exchequer, on Friday formally launched his leadership bid to succeed Boris Johnson as the new Conservative Party leader and future British prime minister.

Anand finally gets a win in Legends of Chess tourney

Anand finally gets a win in Legends of Chess tourney

Rediff.com28 Jul 2020

After six straight losses, Anand won his first game of the tournament despite conceding early advantage on Monday night.

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

UK PM stable in ICU, remains in 'good spirits'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

Johnson spent the Monday night in the ICU at a London hospital in a move Downing Street said was a "precaution" should the British prime minister require ventilation to aid his recovery from COVID-19.

Legends of Chess: Anand falls to fourth loss on trot

Legends of Chess: Anand falls to fourth loss on trot

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

The Chennai-based Anand, who is making his maiden appearance at the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour, settled for a 82-move draw in the opening game of the best-of-four contest.

Dom's Take: Who will be R-Day chief guest?

Dom's Take: Who will be R-Day chief guest?

Rediff.com6 Jan 2021

So who will be the chief guest at this year's parade on Rajpath (no, it ain't Central Vista yet!)? Dominic Xavier ponders over the question

Cong prez poll: Tharoor says ready for public debate, Kharge declines

Cong prez poll: Tharoor says ready for public debate, Kharge declines

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

He said the answer to the Congress' current challenges lies in a combination of effective leadership and organisational reforms.

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

UK tax row: FM Rishi Sunak offers himself for independent review

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has written to his boss, Boris Johnson, to be referred to one of the British Prime Minister's independent advisers to review all his ministerial declarations of interest amid a row around his family's tax affairs. The Indian-origin finance minister, who has been fighting back attacks over wife Akshata Murty's tax arrangements in India and also Opposition allegations around his own finances, said in a Twitter post on Sunday that he is confident the independent review by House of Lords peer Christopher Geidt, the Independent Adviser on Ministers' Interests, will provide "further clarity". "My overriding concern is that the public retains confidence in the answers they are given and I believe the best way of achieving this is to ensure those answers are entirely independent, without bias or favour," Sunak states in his letter to Johnson.

COVID scare: England at risk from Euro 2020 euphoria

COVID scare: England at risk from Euro 2020 euphoria

Rediff.com9 Jul 2021

Although British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has delayed the full reopening of England's economy until July 19, a week after the final, people can still gather in bars and pubs. Jubilant fans were pictured packing bars, streets and even clambering on top of a London bus in the aftermath of England's extra-time 2-1 victory over Denmark, with fan-zones highlighted by some as a particular risk for transmission.

'Failed states lead to an explosion of poverty and extremism': UK minister

'Failed states lead to an explosion of poverty and extremism': UK minister

Rediff.com19 Aug 2021

The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan will inspire terrorists and trigger an "explosion" of extremism and security challenges for the world, UK Defence Secretary Ben Wallace warned on Thursday.

Russo-Ukrainian war: Chelsea owner Abramovich to negotiate for peace

Russo-Ukrainian war: Chelsea owner Abramovich to negotiate for peace

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

Abramovich, who is Jewish and has Israeli citizenship, was one of the most powerful businessmen who earned fabulous fortunes after the 1991 break-up of the Soviet Union. Forbes has put his net worth at $13.3 billion.

UK PM, fiancee announce birth of 'healthy baby boy'

UK PM, fiancee announce birth of 'healthy baby boy'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The birth is believed to be slightly premature but both mother and baby are said to be doing very well.

British PM cancels India visit due to COVID crisis

British PM cancels India visit due to COVID crisis

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

Johnson will instead speak to Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this month to launch their plans for the future UK-India partnership, with their physical meeting expected later in the year.

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Nadal, Djokovic slam Wimbledon ban on Russian players

Rediff.com2 May 2022

Nadal says Wimbledon ban on Russian and Belarusian players unfair

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Cyclist Ronaldo scripts history in Asian c'ships

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

Indian freestyle wrestlers claim Asian team title in U-17 category

Game, Set, Match! Krygios beats Becker in Twitter duel

Game, Set, Match! Krygios beats Becker in Twitter duel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

There was a back and forth until the Aussie forced the German great into submission.

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

'US policy is to divide and rule over Europe'

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

'The clean break between Russia and Europe that this foolish attack is creating may actually last long.' 'It will undermine Europe and benefit the US and China.'

UK daily coronavirus cases top 60,000 for first time

UK daily coronavirus cases top 60,000 for first time

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

A further 830 people have died within 28 days of a positive test, up from 407 on Monday, the BBC reported. The country has reported a total of 76,305 deaths.

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

'No way I would go to Australia for Ashes!'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2021

Kevin Piertersen has urged to scrap 'ridiculous quarantine rules' ahead of Ashes, while many England players mull boycotting the five-match series.

PM Modi lands in Italy for G20 Summit; to meet Pope Francis

PM Modi lands in Italy for G20 Summit; to meet Pope Francis

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday arrived in Rome, Italy to participate in the G20 Summit where he will join other leaders in discussions on global economic and health recovery from COVID-19, sustainable development and climate change.

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Salman Rushdie stabbed at New York event, undergoes surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Salman Rushdie, the Mumbai-born author of the Booker Prize-winning novel Midnight's Children, was attacked by a man who stormed the stage during an event in New York on Friday while he was getting ready to deliver a lecture.

Third jab can give 88% protection against Omicron: UK studies

Third jab can give 88% protection against Omicron: UK studies

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

A third dose of COVID-19 vaccine can provide up to 88 per cent protection against hospitalisation from infection by the Omicron variant of coronavirus, according to early results from studies conducted in the UK.