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PM to interact with Oppn leaders over COVID-19 crisis

PM to interact with Oppn leaders over COVID-19 crisis

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

TMC sources said their leaders Derek O' Brien and Sudip Bandyopadhyay are unlikely to attend the interaction.

UAE captain rues dropped catch that sealed their fate

UAE captain rues dropped catch that sealed their fate

Rediff.com15 Mar 2015

'I think one moment that would have changed the game was I think Kevin O'Brien's catch that got dropped. If that catch would have been taken, I think we would have definitely won that game'

Nadal battles from brink to beat Medvedev

Nadal battles from brink to beat Medvedev

Rediff.com13 Nov 2019

Rafael Nadal pulled off an incredible recovery from 1-5 and match-point down to overcome Russia's Daniil Medvedev at the ATP Finals.

No reason to hide Covid deaths; effort is to vaccinate all at earliest: Health Minister

No reason to hide Covid deaths; effort is to vaccinate all at earliest: Health Minister

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Replying to a short duration discussion on COVID-19 management in Rajya Sabha, the minister said technology transfer to several companies has started and they will begin production in the coming days to reduce vaccine shortage in the country.

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh breaks his 1-day fast

Rajya Sabha Deputy Chairman Harivansh breaks his 1-day fast

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

Janata Dal-United MP Rajiv Ranjan Singh alias Lalan Singh offered juice to Harivansh to help him break the fast.

Why four-day Tests will increase injury risk for pacers

Why four-day Tests will increase injury risk for pacers

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Misbah noted that normally teams played with four specialist bowlers in a five-day Tests and four-day games will create more difficulties for the bowlers.

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Federer, Nadal and Serena to raise funds for bushfire relief

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal and Serena Williams are among a number of players who will feature in an exhibition match ahead of this month's Australian Open to raise funds for bushfire relief efforts, organisers announced on Wednesday. All funds raised from the two-and-a-half hour event on January 15 at Rod Laver Arena -- called AO Rally for Relief -- will be donated to the relief cause with tickets priced at A$54 ($37.09).

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

PHOTOS: Dominant South Africa hand Ireland a sound thrashing

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Photos from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Ireland on Tuesday.

Amit Shah set to enter Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Amit Shah set to enter Rajya Sabha from Gujarat

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Union minister Smriti Irani will also contest the Rajya Sabha polls from Gujarat from where she is already an MP and her term ends on August 18.

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

'Need leaders like Mamata': Ex-Goa CM Luizinho Faleiro quits Cong

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

Former chief minister of Goa and Congress veteran Luizinho Faleiro, resigned as an MLA and a primary member of the party on Monday claiming the state party unit is run by a 'coterie' of leaders even as he praised Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee saying the country needs a leader like her to take on Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

No such request by PM: Jaishankar on Trump's claim

Rediff.com23 Jul 2019

The external affairs minister said all outstanding issues between India and Pakistan can be discussed only bilaterally.

West Bengal Guv ignores China's objection on Dalai Lama

West Bengal Guv ignores China's objection on Dalai Lama

Rediff.com1 Dec 2011

Ignoring China's objections, West Bengal Governor M K Narayanan on Thursday attended a programme addressed by the Dalai Lama who was dismissive of Beijing's opposition to him, saying it was "quite routine".

Tanwar, Phangal in CWG boxing quarters

Tanwar, Phangal in CWG boxing quarters

Rediff.com6 Apr 2018

The Indian boxer defeated Tanzania's Haruna Mhando by a unanimous verdict.

Polls to 10 RS seats cancelled; no new date announced

Polls to 10 RS seats cancelled; no new date announced

Rediff.com22 May 2017

EC said it has decided to 'withdraw' the press note announcing the elections to RS seats from Goa, Gujarat and West Bengal.

Ireland prevail over UAE in rain-affected match

Ireland prevail over UAE in rain-affected match

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

Ireland bolstered their chances of making it to the Super-10 after a disciplined bowling effort helped them post a 21-run win over United Arab Emirates under the Duckworth-Lewis method in a rain-affected Group B qualifying match of the ICC World T20 in Sylhet.

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

TMC moves Prez to remove Dhankhar from governor's post

TMC moves Prez to remove Dhankhar from governor's post

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

The Bharatiya Janata Party, however, said the governor is acting within his constitutional parameters while the "TMC is scared".

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

TMC writes to EC over PM's Kedarnath visit

Rediff.com19 May 2019

The TMC leader said all these moves were well calculated with the "ill intention to influence the voters" on the polling day.

Trinamool rejects PM's comment: Thank you, but no thanks!

Trinamool rejects PM's comment: Thank you, but no thanks!

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Reacting to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's recent comment -- that he was not ruling out a future alliance with former partner Trinamool Congress -- party Member of Parliament Derek O'Brien on Sunday said they would prefer to go it alone in the next Lok Sabha polls as the people of the state were firmly behind them.

Murray doubtful for Wimbledon?

Murray doubtful for Wimbledon?

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

World No. 1 Andy Murray pulled out of an exhibition match at London's Hurlingham Club on Tuesday with a sore hip, less than a week before the start of Wimbledon.

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Thiem pulls out from Kooyong, doubtful for Aus Open

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Austrian spent four days in bed with a virus after pulling out of a tournament in Doha last week.

PHOTOS: Clinical India humiliate Ireland for biggest T20 win

PHOTOS: Clinical India humiliate Ireland for biggest T20 win

Rediff.com30 Jun 2018

A ruthless India demolished Ireland by 143 runs to clinch the series 2-0 as spinners yet again tormented the hosts after authoritative batting show by the visiting batsmen in the second and final Twenty20 International.

Cup Camera: Irish treat, UDRS bashing

Cup Camera: Irish treat, UDRS bashing

Rediff.com4 Mar 2011

Videos from around the World Cup.

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India staged a grand recovery to defeat England 4-3 and take the top spot in Pool B of the men's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. England finished second.

Best PHOTOS from the Australian Open

Best PHOTOS from the Australian Open

Rediff.com22 Jan 2016

From Rafael Nadal's shock exit in the first round to Novak Djokovic's clinical run. We bring you the highs and lows as the Australian Open moves into its business end.

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Citizenship Bill to be introduced in LS on Monday

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Its passage in the Lok Sabha is all but certain due to the massive majority the Bharatiya Janata Party and its allies have, and the Union government is confident of its passage in the Rajya Sabha as well with the support of several non-aligned regional parties which have often joined the treasury benches in the past.

TMC, BJP spar over rejected West Bengal float

TMC, BJP spar over rejected West Bengal float

Rediff.com26 Jan 2015

Trinamool Cong's Derek O'Brien said the Centre did not allow West Bengal's tableaux.

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Apple Store to launch online in India on Sep 23

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

The new online store, which will be launched on September 23, will provide customers with the same premium experience found in Apple Store locations around the world, delivered by online team members who are ready to offer their expertise, Apple said in a statement.

WT20 qualifiers: Resolute Oman stun Ireland, pull off 2-wkt win

WT20 qualifiers: Resolute Oman stun Ireland, pull off 2-wkt win

Rediff.com10 Mar 2016

Debutants Oman dished out a resolute batting effort to register a nerve-wracking, two-wicket win over experienced Ireland in their Group A qualifying match of the ICC World Twenty20, in Dharamsala on Wednesday.

WSG head admits receiving bribe for IPL TV rights

WSG head admits receiving bribe for IPL TV rights

Rediff.com23 Apr 2010

Venu Nair, World Sports Group (WSG) has reportedly told IT officials on Friday that Multi-Screen Media (MSM) did pay WSG Rs 225 crore or $80 million as kickbacks for IPL telecast rights.

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Tennis round-up: Wawrinka advances to Antwerp quarters

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Drained Medvedev pulls out of home tournament in Moscow

Don't have magic wand to revive Pakistan cricket instantly: Misbah

Don't have magic wand to revive Pakistan cricket instantly: Misbah

Rediff.com9 Dec 2019

Misbah said he wouldn't preside over Pakistan's decline and would do his best to make things right.

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The government assured the Opposition that reservation to Anglo-Indians will be considered later.

T20 rankings: Rohit moves up to 8th; Kohli, Dhawan inch closer to top 10

T20 rankings: Rohit moves up to 8th; Kohli, Dhawan inch closer to top 10

Rediff.com25 Sep 2019

Rohit is tied at the eighth spot with England's Alex Hales. Both batsmen have 664 points.

Review: The Maze Runner is a taut, edge-of-the-seat action flick

Review: The Maze Runner is a taut, edge-of-the-seat action flick

Rediff.com19 Sep 2014

If dystopian post-apocalyptic films are your thing, swing by at your nearest cinema this weekend says Abhishek Mande Bhot.

Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha

Mithun Chakraborty resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com26 Dec 2016

The actor-turned politician resigned from the Upper House citing health reasons.

Federer opposes on-court coaching

Federer opposes on-court coaching

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Roger Federer says he would be opposed to men's tennis following the women's example and allowing on-court coaching.

India is incredible, Modi is a great leader: Trump

India is incredible, Modi is a great leader: Trump

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

The US president was feted at the world's largest cricket stadium in the "Namaste Trump" event in Ahmedabad and was cheered by tens of thousands of people.

Spaniard Lopez denies match-fixing allegations

Spaniard Lopez denies match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com20 Jun 2019

Feliciano Lopez has denied any involvement in match-fixing after his name was mentioned in a media report concerning a doubles match with fellow Spaniard Marc Lopez.