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7/11 blasts: Charges to be framed on June 22

7/11 blasts: Charges to be framed on June 22

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

The charges, which were to be framed on Wednesday, were delayed due to the absence of defence lawyers.

What makes the SPG special

What makes the SPG special

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

The 3,000-strong force, plus its highly trained dog squad, is responsible solely for the protection of one person: Prime Minister Narendra Damodardas Modi.

Another blow for Liverpool as defender Johnson ruled out indefinitely

Another blow for Liverpool as defender Johnson ruled out indefinitely

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Liverpool defender Glen Johnson will be out for an indefinite period, adding to the club's injury woes at a crucial period of the season.

Kabaddi World Cup: India enter semis with huge win vs England

Kabaddi World Cup: India enter semis with huge win vs England

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

India confirmed their place in the semi finals with a thumping 69-18 win over England in the 2016 Kabaddi World Cup in Ahmedabad on Tuesday. Pardeep Narwal scored 13 points while Ajay Thakur scored 11 points as India made full use of their squad depth to notch a comfortable win and ended their group campaign on a high. After suffering a shock defeat in their opening match against Republic of Korea, India bounced back in style and finished the group matches with a whopping score difference of 174. England, on the other hand, can take a lot of heart from their performances as they finished fourth in Group B with 10 points.

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

PIX: Kiwis suffer another World Cup heartbreak against England

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

England players played with breathtaking power and precision to win 19-7, a result that not only puts them within touching distance of a second World Cup crown, but arguably re-calibrates world rugby's pecking order.

Brazil-born Costa gets Spain call-up for friendlies

Brazil-born Costa gets Spain call-up for friendlies

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque has called Atletico Madrid's Brazil-born forward Diego Costa into his squad for the first time for this month's friendlies away to Equatorial Guinea and South Africa.

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Football Briefs: Juve clinch seventh Serie A title; Neymar wins award

Rediff.com14 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Real Madrid top La Liga after win; Napoli stun Juventus

Real Madrid top La Liga after win; Napoli stun Juventus

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

Real Madrid defender Nacho was the unlikely hero as they snatched a 1-0 win at Real Valladolid on Sunday to capitalise on Barcelona's defeat at Valencia this weekend and move three points clear of their rivals at the top of La Liga. Serie A leaders Juventus suffered a shock 2-1 defeat at Napoli on Sunday, with coach Maurizio Sarri returning to his former club for the first time, though Cristiano Ronaldo still managed to score for an eighth league game in a row for the visitors.

Lifer for 2 Ajmer blast case convicts

Lifer for 2 Ajmer blast case convicts

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

On March 8, the court had convicted Patel, Gupta and Joshi in the case while acquitting others including Swami Aseemanand.

Mumbai on high alert after men with arms seen near naval base

Mumbai on high alert after men with arms seen near naval base

Rediff.com22 Sep 2016

The navy, police, the anti-terror squad and the army are involved in a massive search operation. Rediff.com's Prasanna D Zore reports

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

FIVE talking points from EPL's opening weekend

Rediff.com12 Aug 2019

Liverpool started the ball rolling with a convincing 4-1 win at home to promoted Norwich and City responded a day later with an even more emphatic 5-0 victory at West Ham United.

Archer makes a statement in England success

Archer makes a statement in England success

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Jofra Archer showed why England could not leave him out of their final ICC Men's Cricket World Cup squad as he bowled them to opening win against South Africa.

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Rediff.com13 Jul 2018

World Cup: When wingers gave Croatia flight

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Bombings at Egyptian Coptic churches on Palm Sunday kill 45

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Two powerful blasts triggered by Islamic State in two churches packed with worshippers celebrating Palm Sunday in Egypt's Tanta and Alexandria cities.

'The Champions Trophy silver medal is a big confidence boost'

'The Champions Trophy silver medal is a big confidence boost'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

'The silver medal at the Champions Trophy has instilled the confidence that we can match or even beat some of the best teams in the world.'

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Swami Aseemanand acquitted, 3 convicted in 2007 Ajmer blast case

Rediff.com8 Mar 2017

Judge Dinesh Gupta let off the right-wing activist and six others, giving them "benefit of doubt".

Here's how Indian hockey team is planning to win medal at 2020 Olympics

Here's how Indian hockey team is planning to win medal at 2020 Olympics

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

The Indian men's hockey coach Harendra Singh is determined to seal India's 2020 Olympic berth in the upcoming Asian Games as he feels it will give the eight-time winners ample time to become realistic medal contenders in Tokyo.

Barca's attacking trio will be too hot to handle for Bayern

Barca's attacking trio will be too hot to handle for Bayern

Rediff.com5 May 2015

The South American trio of Lionel Messi, Neymar and Luis Suarez reached a scorching 108 goals for the season following the La Liga leaders' 8-0 destruction of Cordoba on Saturday but the team's defence is yet to dispel doubts

Five talking points from the weekend's English Premier League

Five talking points from the weekend's English Premier League

Rediff.com24 Sep 2018

Here are talking points from the weekend's Premier League action:

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 29-year-old's composure on the ball, ability to pick a pass and tough tackling paid dividends at both ends of the pitch in the must-win game against Nigeria.

Manchester City captain Kompany out for at least four weeks

Manchester City captain Kompany out for at least four weeks

Rediff.com24 Aug 2013

Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany is set for a month-long spell on the sidelines after suffering a groin injury in the opening match against Newcastle United, manager Manuel Pellegrini said on Friday.

India hammer Japan 6-0 in Nations' Invitational hockey

India hammer Japan 6-0 in Nations' Invitational hockey

Rediff.com17 Jan 2018

Apart from Dilpreet (35', 45') and Vivek (12', 28'), Rupinder (7') and Harmanpreet Singh (41') also scored in India's win.

PIX: Peru and their fans will be missed

PIX: Peru and their fans will be missed

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Peru's entertaining team and their colourful army of joyous fans will be sorely missed at the World Cup after the South Americans fell victim to their old failing in front of goal.

4 things Tottenham's boss must do to sharpen their title race

4 things Tottenham's boss must do to sharpen their title race

Rediff.com22 Mar 2016

Tottenham manager Mauricio Pochettino is readying his squad for a final tilt at the Premier League title, aware that he can ask his players to remain focused on one game at a time when a bulk of them return from the international break.

Mumbai police arrests Salem for 1995 murder

Mumbai police arrests Salem for 1995 murder

Rediff.com25 Nov 2005

Earlier, CBI had arrested Salem soon after his extradition on November 11 in the 1993 bomb blast case.

Ligue 1: Champions PSG held at Lille

Ligue 1: Champions PSG held at Lille

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Paris St Germain missed the chance to go top of Ligue 1 after they were held to a 1-1 draw at Lille on Wednesday as coach Laurent Blanc's decision to rest Zlatan Ibrahimovic backfired.

Injured Balaji to miss third one-dayer

Injured Balaji to miss third one-dayer

Rediff.com6 Apr 2005

The fast bowler will miss the third one-day international against Pakistan due to a side strain.

PIX: Depay shines as Netherlands thump Germany

PIX: Depay shines as Netherlands thump Germany

Rediff.com14 Oct 2018

Memphis Depay scored one goal and put in an exhilarating all-round display as the Netherlands outclassed Germany 3-0 in their UEFA Nations League clash.

What will India do after Uri attack? PM, ministers discuss fitting response

What will India do after Uri attack? PM, ministers discuss fitting response

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

Home Minister Rajnath Singh, Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Army Chief General Dalbir Singh Suhag besides other senior officials attended a meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

World Cup warm-ups: England show promise, Germany lose

Rediff.com3 Jun 2018

England beat Nigeria 2-1 in a friendly on Saturday that provided some clues as to how coach Gareth Southgate will line up his still experimental side when the World Cup gets underway in two weeks' time.

Euro Preview: Can Germany snap out of Italy nightmare?

Euro Preview: Can Germany snap out of Italy nightmare?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2016

Title contenders Germany will come face to face with their ultimate tournament nightmare when they take on Italy in their Euro 2016 quarter-final in Bordeaux on Saturday.

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Under-17 WC digest: Brazil-NZ kick-off tournament with practice match

Rediff.com27 Sep 2017

'Our defence system starts with our first four and that's why we have a solid defence. People look to Brazil and always try to find players who score or dribble but we have many other qualities. With our goalkeeper and defenders, we have a solid defence' 'It's pretty exciting for us and we are looking to do something great here'

Injury concerns for Champions League finalists Real, Liverpool

Injury concerns for Champions League finalists Real, Liverpool

Rediff.com8 May 2018

Zidane plays down Ronaldo injury; Liverpool's Gomez sidelined after surgey

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Time to give this baggy green warrior his due

Rediff.com16 Jun 2019

Less than three months ago, Aaron Finch, alarmingly down on form and confidence, actually feared he might not be chosen for the Australian squad that he was due to lead. Now, he's atop the scoring charts at the World Cup.

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

When a terrorist and a hitman meet in jail

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

As soon as he entered his barrack, Rahul noticed a group of seven inmates seated on their mattresses under the television set. They must be the terrorists, Rahul thought to himself. He knew that such accused are usually housed in murder barracks, far from jingoistic gangsters, who tend to abuse and attack them. A fascinating excerpt from Gangster On The Run: The True Story Of A Reformed Criminal.

One man doesn't win IPL: Fleming on Gambhir's Kohli jibe

One man doesn't win IPL: Fleming on Gambhir's Kohli jibe

Rediff.com22 Mar 2019

CSK coach Stephen Fleming differed with Gautam Gambhir's viewpoint that one can't say Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni in the same breath, as India's captain has not won the tournament.

Lambasting team mates part of job for India hockey goalie Sreejesh...

Lambasting team mates part of job for India hockey goalie Sreejesh...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2018

A sore threat is often the price he ends up paying for unleashing his verbal volleys and PR Sreejesh said he had come prepared.

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

What you must not miss in the EPL this weekend...

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

United beat Leicester City at Old Trafford in the opening game of the season but Spurs present a very different quality of opponent.

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

Football Briefs: Conte wants more signings; Lallana injured

Rediff.com4 Aug 2017

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field