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Zakir Naik's allegation on TV channel wrong, says government

Zakir Naik's allegation on TV channel wrong, says government

Rediff.com15 Jul 2016

I&B Minister M Venkaiah Naidu said the channel, run by Naik's Islamic Research Foundation, was denied the rights for "not fulfilling due conditions".

When a fan paid for Afridi's meal...

When a fan paid for Afridi's meal...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2016

Pakistan's Twenty20 captain Shahid Afridi was saved of much embarrassment when a fan stepped in to pay for his meal at a fast food joint in Auckland, after the flamboyant cricketer realised that he was not carrying local currency.

Trump to 'leave his great business' for presidency

Trump to 'leave his great business' for presidency

Rediff.com30 Nov 2016

Trump gave few details but said he would expand on his plans at a major press conference on December 15 along with his children.

BOO: Goa tourism minister calls gang rape accused 'naadaan'

BOO: Goa tourism minister calls gang rape accused 'naadaan'

Rediff.com5 Jun 2015

Goa Tourism Minister Dilip Parulekar has courted controversy after he described the accused in the gang rape as "nave".

'FIFA decision process on 48 World Cup teams unacceptable'

'FIFA decision process on 48 World Cup teams unacceptable'

Rediff.com28 Mar 2017

The ECA, an organisation representing 220 soccer clubs, opposes the world governing body's decision which Rummenigge, the former Germany international who is also Bayern Munich's chief executive, has previously dismissed as "nonsense".

Football PHOTOS: Juventus beat Napoli in dramatic match

Football PHOTOS: Juventus beat Napoli in dramatic match

Rediff.com4 Mar 2019

Juventus raced into a 2-0 halftime lead after Napoli goalkeeper Alex Meret was sent off in the 25th minute. The visitors then had Pjanic dismissed and Napoli's Jose Callejon pulled one back before Insigne let the Turin side off the hook.

No question of 'bypassing' Vajpayee: BJP

No question of 'bypassing' Vajpayee: BJP

Rediff.com16 Jun 2004

'Vajpayee is the tallest leader of the BJP...' Venkaiah Naidu said, adding that the party held him in 'high esteem'.

Five-wicket haul by Cairns

Five-wicket haul by Cairns

Rediff.com12 Jun 2004

New Zealand were 190 for 5, 255 runs ahead of England, at the end of day three in the third Test.

When MP minister told Russian woman he would teach her how to remove dhoti

When MP minister told Russian woman he would teach her how to remove dhoti

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Babulal Gaur told a Russian leader's wife that he can show her how to remove a dhoti.

Lalu postpones Patna rally

Lalu postpones Patna rally

Rediff.com21 Dec 2004

'I have decided to postpone the proposed 'Garib Kisan Rally' to end the controversy arising out of the commission's directive against the RJD and filing of a case against me,' he said.

EPL PIX: Champions Man City fight back for draw at Wolves

EPL PIX: Champions Man City fight back for draw at Wolves

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Manchester City had to battle back from behind to earn a 1-1 draw against Premier League newcomers Wolverhampton Wanderers who gave the champions a real test at Molineux on Saturday.

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

SC refers AMU minority status matter to 7-judge bench

Rediff.com12 Feb 2019

The Allahabad high court had in January 2006 struck down the provision of the 1981 amendment Act by which the university was accorded the minority status.

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

Lok Sabha adjourned for the day

Rediff.com29 Jul 2003

BSP members repeatedly stormed the well demanding immediate dismissal of Jagmohan for 'misleading' the nation on the Taj Heritage Corridor Project issue.

A dissenter is not anti-national: Chidambaram on JNU row

A dissenter is not anti-national: Chidambaram on JNU row

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

The narrative of the ruling BJP regime changed from "development to intolerance, cooperation to confrontation welfare and security of all the people to deep sense of insecurity and fear among large sections of people," he said.

'Quite a few 50-50 calls where we have been on the receiving end'

'Quite a few 50-50 calls where we have been on the receiving end'

Rediff.com20 Dec 2014

Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni feels 50-50 decisions are going against his team in the ongoing Test series against Australia but remains adamant that having the controversial Decision Review System would not have helped.

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians humiliate KKR by 102 runs

IPL PHOTOS: Mumbai Indians humiliate KKR by 102 runs

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Mumbai Indians put in a clinical performance with both bat and ball to thrash Kolkata Knight Riders by a huge margin of 102 runs, in the IPL match, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.

HSBC to shut down India private banking business

HSBC to shut down India private banking business

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

HSBC Holdings Plc will shut its private banking business in India, a spokesman said

What you must know about China and coronavirus

What you must know about China and coronavirus

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

How China's all powerful Communist party bungled the response to the coronavirus crisis.

Free of 2G burden, will DMK align with BJP?

Free of 2G burden, will DMK align with BJP?

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

Anything can happen, says a young Congress leader.

Will Karunanidhi be buried at Marina Beach? HC to decide today

Will Karunanidhi be buried at Marina Beach? HC to decide today

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Tamil Nadu chief secretary said that the request could not be sanctioned, owing to the legal issues at Marina Beach.

Solar scam: Saritha produces more 'evidence' before commission

Solar scam: Saritha produces more 'evidence' before commission

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Prime accused in the solar panel scam, Saritha S Nair, on Friday submitted before a commission what she claimed was more documentary proof, including her 'videos' with four powerful leaders, which also comprised two ministers.

Pepsi withdraws case against CSE

Pepsi withdraws case against CSE

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

Softdrink major Pepsi Co on Tuesday withdrew from the Delhi high court the petition filed by it challenging the controversial report of Centre for Science and Environment

Bihar braces for bandh

Bihar braces for bandh

Rediff.com8 Dec 2003

The NDA has called for the bandh to protest against the removal of director general of police D P Ojha.

Azam Khan is at it again; claims PM Modi met Dawood in Sharif's house

Azam Khan is at it again; claims PM Modi met Dawood in Sharif's house

Rediff.com6 Feb 2016

Known for making controversial remarks, senior Uttar Pradesh minister Azam Khan outdid himself when he alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi had met wanted underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in Lahore at the residence of his Pakistani counterpart Nawaz Sharif last December. Sharat Pradhan/ Rediff.com reports from Lucknow.

Arsenal down 10-man Chelsea to lift FA Cup

Arsenal down 10-man Chelsea to lift FA Cup

Rediff.com28 May 2017

Arsenal denied Chelsea the double with a 2-1 victory in an enthralling FA Cup final.

Was the declaration right?

Was the declaration right?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2004

Should Tendulkar have been allowed a couple of overs more to reach the landmark?

Raje did not testify in court on Lalit Modi's behalf: BJP

Raje did not testify in court on Lalit Modi's behalf: BJP

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

With Vasundhara Raje in trouble over Lalit Modi controversy, the Rajasthan unit of the Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday came out in open support for the embattled chief minister who herself rubbished reports about a signature campaign by her to demonstrate backing of 120 MLAs.

Champions League: Atletico slam referee for not carding aggressive Suarez

Champions League: Atletico slam referee for not carding aggressive Suarez

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

'You realise the fear when Barcelona could get knocked out. It would hurt UEFA a lot. I don't know what they have to do for someone to send one of them off'

Mahagathbandhans in India tried, tested and failed ideas: Jaitley

Mahagathbandhans in India tried, tested and failed ideas: Jaitley

Rediff.com6 Oct 2018

The Union minister said this is not a time for India to test an anarchic kind of combination when it is on the growth path.

Women's World Cup: Japan into final courtesy England own goal

Women's World Cup: Japan into final courtesy England own goal

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

An injury time own goal from England defender Laura Bassett put Japan into the World Cup final with a 2-1 victory, setting up a title rematch with the United States.

Sick Roddick eases past Martin

Sick Roddick eases past Martin

Rediff.com25 May 2004

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Narsingh Yadav will be tested after Aug 19 bouts: Coach

Rediff.com14 Aug 2016

Indian wrestler Narsingh Yadav has no further hurdle in his path for his 74kg freestyle bout on August 19 as his coach said he would not have to appear for any reinstatement test.

Pak court reserves verdict on Saeed's plea to ban Phantom

Pak court reserves verdict on Saeed's plea to ban Phantom

Rediff.com20 Aug 2015

Hafiz Saeed's counsel said the "controversial" movie contains "malicious and filthy" propaganda against the Jamaat-ud-Dawa in general and Hafiz Saeed in particular.

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