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How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK - its 16th trade pact so far - as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments.

Wimbledon draw is out!

Wimbledon draw is out!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

French Open champion Gauff is in line for a clash with fellow American Jessica Pegula.

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

FIH Pro League: Indian lose to Great Britain

Rediff.com2 Jun 2024

India will play Germany on June 8 in their next match at the same venue.

In UK, Modi warns against 'misuse of democratic freedom'

In UK, Modi warns against 'misuse of democratic freedom'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his British counterpart Keir Starmer discussed the need to prevent the misuse of democratic freedoms by extremist ideologies. They also addressed terrorism and trade ties.

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Trump Pops Up From A Manhole!

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Murray's shirt from Wimbledon triumph up for grabs!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Andy Murray's match-worn shirt from his historic 2013 Wimbledon triumph could soon adorn the wall of a lucky fan's home, for the right price, after it was put up for auction along with other pieces of sporting memorabilia from the tournament.

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Not the Grand Slams: Djokovic's new obsession is...

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Novak Djokovic says that defending his Olympic title at LA 2028

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

ED quizzes Robert Vadra for 5 hrs in Sanjay Bhandari case

Rediff.com14 Jul 2025

Robert Vadra, husband of Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, appeared before the Enforcement Directorate for questioning in connection with the Sanjay Bhandari money laundering case.

Fritz defends Eastbourne title

Fritz defends Eastbourne title

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I just love it here. Every year I come here and it's such a good week.'

Every Picture Tells A Story

Every Picture Tells A Story

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Glimpses from around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Pant gets reprimand, handed one demerit point

Pant gets reprimand, handed one demerit point

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

In addition to this, one demerit point has been added to Pant's disciplinary record, for whom it was the first offence in 24 months.

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Sabalenka douses Raducanu fire; Keys, Osaka ousted

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Australian Open winner Madison Keys became the latest seed to tumble out of Wimbledon 2025.

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Is Trump Winning Immigration Battle?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

Mr Trump's actions, because of their extreme nature and the dangerous rhetoric that accompanies them, receive the most attention, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka survive heat, opponents

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of 2025 Wimbledon Championships played at All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Murray reveals why he'll skip Wimbledon this year

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Murray, who won two of his three major titles at Wimbledon and ended Britain's 77-year wait for a men's singles champion at the grass-court Grand Slam in 2013, said he rarely attends tennis matches as a fan.

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Seville Edges Olympic Champ Lyles For 100m Title

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

Oblique Seville left Olympic champion Noah Lyles chewing his dust on Saturday as the Jamaican blasted out of the blocks and kept the hammer down to win the London Diamond League 100 metres in a hot 9.86 seconds.

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Modi's Day Out In Canada

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

PM being welcomed by the Prime Minister of Canada, Mr. Mark Joseph Carney on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit at Kananaskis, in Canada on June 17, 2025.

Upset alert! Pegula and Paolini sent packing in Berlin

Upset alert! Pegula and Paolini sent packing in Berlin

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Third-seeded Jessica Pegula and fourth-seeded Jasmine Paolini of Italy were knocked out during second-round play Wednesday on the grass at the Berlin Open.

UK engineers arriving in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet

UK engineers arriving in Kerala to repair stranded F-35B jet

Rediff.com27 Jun 2025

The aircraft is awaiting repairs at the Thiruvananthapuram international airport after developing an engineering issue, a British high commission spokesperson said on Friday.

The Last Farewell For Crash Victims

The Last Farewell For Crash Victims

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Families mourn the devastating loss of their loved ones in the tragic plane crash.

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it. This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Arijit Singh Is The First Indian To...

Arijit Singh Is The First Indian To...

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Arijit Singh is all set to make history.

PIX: Draper halts home favourite Monfils in late night thriller

PIX: Draper halts home favourite Monfils in late night thriller

Rediff.com30 May 2025

The free-swinging Monfils broke Draper's serve in the fourth set as the clock moved past 11pm local time and saved five break points in an epic seventh game to move 5-2 ahead.

India, UK drop key demands in FTA talks

India, UK drop key demands in FTA talks

Rediff.com7 May 2025

India and the UK have respected each other's political sensitivities during the negotiations for free trade agreement, with New Delhi agreeing to drop its demand on post-study work visas for students in exchange for Britain withdrawing its request to open up legal services here, an official said on Wednesday.

Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral

Liverpool players join family for Diego Jota's funeral

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Carrying a red floral wreath bearing his shirt number, Diogo Jota's Liverpool teammates joined relatives and residents in a small Portuguese town on Saturday for the funeral of the soccer star.

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

100 wins & counting: Djokovic makes history at Roland Garros

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

The Serbian's determined performance ensured he became only the second man to win a century of matches at the Parisian Grand Slam

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Norrie, Fritz move into last 8

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Alcaraz resists red-hot Rublev to reach Wimbledon quarterfinals

India women get rousing reception in UK

India women get rousing reception in UK

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Women's cricket team gets rousing welcome at India House in London

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Novak Djokovic moved to the brink of his 100th tour-level title after recovering from a second-set blip to beat British qualifier Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-1 in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday.

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Verstappen puts Red Bull on pole at Silverstone

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Verstappen is third overall in the standings, 61 points behind Piastri who leads Norris by 15, and chasing his third win of the campaign to make up for retirement in Austria last weekend.

Suryavanshi breaks records after quickest ton in Under-19 ODI

Suryavanshi breaks records after quickest ton in Under-19 ODI

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Suryavanshi, who was called up to India's U-19 squad after a standout performance in this year's Indian Premier League (IPL), needed only 52 balls to get to three figures.

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Strolls Into Third Round

Wimbledon 2025: Alcaraz Strolls Into Third Round

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Alcaraz ends Tarvet fairytale to reach Wimbledon third round

Raiza Dhillon bags skeet silver at Jr Shooting World Cup

Raiza Dhillon bags skeet silver at Jr Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Raiza Dhillon claimed her first individual ISSF World Cup medal at any level.

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

'India Should Reduce Tariffs For All Countries'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'That way you're not hostage just to US sort of exports to India.'

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Granollers-Zeballos break duck with French Open doubles crown

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Fifth seeds Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos bagged their maiden Grand Slam trophy as a pair by battling past British duo Joe Salisbury and Neal Skupski in the French Open doubles final.

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Lucky Sierra Revels In Wimbledon Windfall!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Sierra, who had already checked out of her accommodation, learned only at lunchtime on Monday that Belgium's Greet Minnen had pulled out of the tournament and that she had been selected in the draw for a lucky loser spot in the main draw.

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rakhimova Stuns Paolini

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Jasmine Paolini's exit means only one of the top five women's seeds -- world number one Aryna Sabalenka -- will be in the third round. It is only the second time that this has happened in the professional era after Wimbledon 2018.

Will Putin Help Iran?

Will Putin Help Iran?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

On Monday, June 23, 2025, Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi in Moscow.

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

PIX: Alcaraz grinds past Fritz to reach Wimbledon final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Eyeing a sixth Grand Slam title, the Spaniard was eventually too strong for the metronomically consistent Fritz, whose biggest weapons were still not damaging enough to unsettle the second seed under a fiery sun on Centre Court.