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CBI, ED chiefs' tenures extended up to 5 years

CBI, ED chiefs' tenures extended up to 5 years

Rediff.com14 Nov 2021

The chiefs of the central agencies currently have a two-year tenure.

India was great, trip very successful: Trump

India was great, trip very successful: Trump

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

'Just landed. India was great, trip very successful,' Trump tweeted soon after he landed in the US after his 36-hour-long India visit.

Is it a wrestling bout? No, it's a cricket match!

Is it a wrestling bout? No, it's a cricket match!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2015

Bermuda's first Champion of Champions Cup final turned into 'a repugnant incident of violence, lawlessness and unsportsmanlike conduct' and led to a player being banned for life.

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Nadal's win over Tsitsipas in vain as Zverev reaches semis

Rediff.com16 Nov 2019

For the second time in three days at the ATP Finals, Rafael Nadal fought off one of the game's rising powers but beating Greek Stefanos Tsitsipas proved in vain as his semi-final hopes vanished on Friday.

BJP-RSS 'put pressure' to get Mamata's US event cancelled: TMC

BJP-RSS 'put pressure' to get Mamata's US event cancelled: TMC

Rediff.com13 Sep 2018

The TMC alleged that the BJP-RSS wanted only one major programme to be held in Chicago on that occasion.

Opposition gives notice of no-confidence against RS deputy chairman

Opposition gives notice of no-confidence against RS deputy chairman

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The parties that have submitted the notice include the Congress, All India Trinamool Congress, Samajwadi Party, Telangana Rashtra Samithi, Communist Party of India, Communist Party of India-Marxist, Nationalist Congress Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, National Conference, Dravida Munnetra Kazagham and the Aam Aadmi Party.

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Didi or BJP: Who will win Bengal?

Rediff.com12 May 2019

BJP hopes to win 23 seats; TMC all of Bengal's 42 seats.

Sai's Take: When Modi was thankful to Rahul

Sai's Take: When Modi was thankful to Rahul

Rediff.com9 May 2019

'I am not a politician removed from the people, I get constant feedback from top to bottom, my connect with the masses is direct, not through the media, so I know what is going on.' Saisuresh Sivaswamy listens to the PM explain why he believes 'for the first time in this country, a pro-incumbency wave is on.'

Hillary Clinton heckled at a campaign rally

Hillary Clinton heckled at a campaign rally

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A Republican lawmaker asked her questions about her husband former United States president Bill Clinton's alleged sexual impropriety.

Shah seeks white paper on political killings in Bengal

Shah seeks white paper on political killings in Bengal

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Alleging that there had been politicisation and criminalisation of government officers in the state, the BJP leader, who was on a two-day visit, said the TMC government had stopped sending crime statistics to the National Crime Record Bureau (NCRB) after 2018.

Parl panel adopts report on Data Protection Bill amid dissent from Oppn

Parl panel adopts report on Data Protection Bill amid dissent from Oppn

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The joint committee of Parliament examining the Personal Data Protection Bill, 2019 has adopted its report on the bill with several opposition MPs, including those from the Congress, Ttrinamool Congress and Biju Janata Dal, submitting their dissent notes.

Now, TMC demands cancellation of Suvendu's candidature

Now, TMC demands cancellation of Suvendu's candidature

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The Trinamool Congress (TMC) on Wednesday demanded the cancellation of the nomination of Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari, who is pitted against West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee from Nandigram, as his name also 'seems to appear' in the electoral roll of Haldia constituency.

Tsitsipas thrashes Zverev to reach ATP semis

Tsitsipas thrashes Zverev to reach ATP semis

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Debutant Stefanos Tsitsipas crushed defending champion Alexander Zverev 6-3, 6-2 on Wednesday to book his place in the last four of the ATP Finals with a match to spare.

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Stormy monsoon session ahead: 18 Oppn parties to corner govt over DeMo, GST

Rediff.com13 Jul 2017

There was a "broad agreement" on five issues over which the 18 parties will target the government

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Former player unhappy with Yorkshire's racism probe

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

The investigation was initiated in September last year to look into allegations made by the off-spinner stretching back to 2008.

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

White House press secretary tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

McEnany, 32, has become the highest-ranking White House official to be tested positive for COVID-19 after President Trump and the first lady tested positive for the deadly virus that has so far killed more than 200,000 Americans this year.

Death of woman, allegedly attacked by TMC, sparks row

Death of woman, allegedly attacked by TMC, sparks row

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

BJP workers staged a protest in front of Nimta police station and burnt tyres on M B Road, even as the TMC claimed that its activists were not involved in any attack and she might have died due to age-related ailments.

Mamata declines to speak at Netaji event over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Mamata declines to speak at Netaji event over 'Jai Shri Ram' slogans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The West Bengal chief minister said such "insult" was unacceptable.

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Farm bill in RS: MPs tear papers, heckle presiding officer

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Derek O'Brien of Trinamool Congress came near the podium and tried to show the rule book to the Deputy Chairman. An attempt was also made to snatch the microphone and the marshals tried to prevent it.

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Australia beat Ireland in rain affected ODI

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

Australia secured a 23-run win over Ireland in a rain-interrupted one-day international, in Belfast, on Friday.

Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Late Costa strike gives Conte winning Chelsea debut

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Chelsea's fiery Spain striker Diego Costa snatched a last-minute goal to secure a 2-1 home win over West Ham United and hand new manager Antonio Conte a winning start to his Premier League career on Monday. The bearded Costa collected a header from new signing Michy Batshuayi and thumped it low beyond West Ham goalkeeper Adrian's outstretched right hand to claim the points.

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

8 oppn MPs suspended from RS over 'unruly behaviour'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha witnessed unruly scenes on Sunday as Opposition members stormed the well and reached the deputy chairman's seat to protest against the farm bills debated and passed by the Upper House through voice vote.

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Who'll win Wimbledon singles title? Serena, Ash or Halep?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2021

With no standout favourite in the women's field, it could provide an ideal stage for American Serena Williams to finally end her quest for an elusive 24th Grand Slam title.

Juvenile Justice Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn ruckus

Juvenile Justice Bill passed in Rajya Sabha amid Oppn ruckus

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

The Upper House, which has seen continuous protests by the Opposition since the Monsoon session started on July 19 to press for discussions on Peagasus and farm laws, was adjourned thrice before the Chair finally adjourned it for the day.

'Didi vs All': Shiv Sena extends support to TMC in Bengal

'Didi vs All': Shiv Sena extends support to TMC in Bengal

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Hailing Banerjee as the "real Bengal tigress", the party, which had earlier said that it would join the electoral battle in the state, vowed to "stand in solidarity" with the TMC camp.

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Cricket Buzz: Windies and Bangladesh to play T20 matches in Florida

Rediff.com16 May 2018

West Indies and Bangladesh will play two Twenty20 matches in Florida in August, Cricket West Indies (CWI) announced on Tuesday.

China sanctions Pompeo, 27 other Americans

China sanctions Pompeo, 27 other Americans

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The sanctioned individuals and their immediate family members are prohibited from entering the mainland, Hong Kong and Macao of China. They and companies and institutions associated with them are also restricted from doing business with China, according to the statement by the Chinese foreign ministry.

WATCH: Misbah's hilarious response to Pakistan's 'Tuk Tuk' problem

WATCH: Misbah's hilarious response to Pakistan's 'Tuk Tuk' problem

Rediff.com26 Sep 2019

Misbah ul Haq responded to reporter with a witty reply and his response had the room of journalists erupt in laughter.

Trinamool MPs meet Prez seeking removal of SG Tushar Mehta

Trinamool MPs meet Prez seeking removal of SG Tushar Mehta

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

Earlier, the party's members of Parliament had written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for removing Mehta over his reported meeting with West Bengal Bharatiya Janata Party leader Suvendu Adhikari.

Kejriwal targets govt over passage of farm bills

Kejriwal targets govt over passage of farm bills

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Kejriwal said the eight MPs were fighting for the rights of farmers without worrying about heat, mosquitoes or other inconveniences and have spent the night protesting in the Parliament complex.

Muting of democratic India continues: Cong on RS MPs suspension

Muting of democratic India continues: Cong on RS MPs suspension

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

Reacting to the development, Congress chief spokesperson Randeep Surjewala asked whether or not there is any parliamentary system in the country.v

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

ATP Finals PIX: Thiem stuns Federer; Djokovic wins opener

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Only once in 16 previous appearances has Federer not survived the group stage, back in 2008. IMAGES from the ATP Finals played at The O2 Arena in London on Sunday

CAA used to divert attention from economic issues: Oppn in Rajya Sabha

CAA used to divert attention from economic issues: Oppn in Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

As the House took up the debate on Motion of Thanks on the President's Address, the Bharatiya Janata Party launched a frontal attack on opposition parties specially the Congress for their stance against the CAA, saying they were trying to divide the nation.

Won't sign death warrant of farmers: Cong in RS on farm bills

Won't sign death warrant of farmers: Cong in RS on farm bills

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

Rajya Sabha took up the discussion on The Farmers' Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020 and The Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill that have already been passed by Lok Sabha.

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

2 key farm bills get Parliament nod; Oppn creates ruckus in RS

Rediff.com20 Sep 2020

The two bills -- Farmer's Produce Trade and Commerce (Promotion and Facilitation) Bill, 2020, and the Farmers (Empowerment and Protection) Agreement of Price Assurance and Farm Services Bill, 2020 -- were passed by Lok Sabha on Thursday.

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Swim PIX: Double gold joy for American men, Chinese women

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

Caeleb Dressel won the blue riband men's 100m freestyle as the United States celebrated two gold medals in the Tokyo pool on Thursday while China's women responded with two golds, and a world record, of their own in another thrilling day of swimming.

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Australian Open to go ahead despite COVID-19 case

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

'We're absolutely confident the Australian Open will go ahead'

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Ireland stun World T20 champions West Indies

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

Ireland added the West Indies to their list of giant-killing victories after scoring a six-wicket victory over the World Twenty20 champions in the first T20 international at Jamaica's Sabina Park on Wednesday.

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

TMC meets Prez for third time, calls note ban 'super emergency'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

Trinamool Congress MPs accused the Modi government of having imposed a "super emergency" by launching the exercise and engaging in "vendetta politics" by arresting two party lawmakers after it opposed the "draconian" move.

Badminton: World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September

Badminton: World Tour to resume with Taipei Open in September

Rediff.com22 May 2020

The Badminton World Federation (BWF) announced a new 2020 tournaments calendar on Friday with the World Tour set to return with the Taipei Open from Sept. 1-6.