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Rodgers concedes Liverpool needs more quality players

Rodgers concedes Liverpool needs more quality players

Rediff.com24 Aug 2012

Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers has admitted the current squad at his disposal is too small to mount any serious challenge for trophies this season, and believes he needs to bring in more quality players to improve their chances.

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

IS executes suicide attack on Sufi shrine; 70 dead, 150 hurt

Rediff.com17 Feb 2017

The blast took place during Dhamaal -- a Sufi ritual -- when hundreds of devotees were present inside the premises of the vast mausoleum of the saint.

13/7 case: SC rejects blast suspect's plea for CBI probe

13/7 case: SC rejects blast suspect's plea for CBI probe

Rediff.com12 Mar 2012

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to order any probe by the Central Bureau of Investigation or any other central agency into the allegations by the brother of a 13/7 Mumbai serial blast accused that his family was being framed by the Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad.

Hoax bomb scare at EC's Delhi office

Hoax bomb scare at EC's Delhi office

Rediff.com24 Apr 2011

An anonymous call threatening to blow up the Election Commission's office in New Delhi on Sunday triggered panic, but it turned out to be a hoax.

Bomb hoax at CWG Village; juvenile detained

Bomb hoax at CWG Village; juvenile detained

Rediff.com5 Oct 2010

The call was received by police at around 2:30 pm and extensive checks were conducted.

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

'Poland needed to prove they weren't quitters'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

Poland coach Adam Nawalka said his team had needed to beat Japan in their final World Cup match on Thursday to prove they were not quitters and bring some joy to their country's football fans after a miserable campaign in Russia.

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Ambitious 'golden' Belgians eye flying start vs Panama

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Defensive injury concerns for veteran squad leader Vincent Kompany and Barcelona's Thomas Vermaelen have eased and coach Roberto Martinez has sent standby defender Laurent Ciman home.

Modi's security enhanced with special protocols

Modi's security enhanced with special protocols

Rediff.com11 May 2014

Security agencies tasked to secure BJP's Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi have deployed a "special security" protocol around him.

I threw away Karkare's jacket: Hospital sweeper

I threw away Karkare's jacket: Hospital sweeper

Rediff.com23 Dec 2009

The mystery behind the missing bullet-proof jacket of slain Maharashtra Anti-Terrorism Squad chief Hemant Karkare took a new turn on Wednesday with a sweeper of a government hospital in Mumbai claiming that he had disposed it off long ago. The statement evoked a sharp reaction from Kavita Karkare, wife of the slain officer, who said, "This theory had cropped up now because the government is under pressure. I have lost all hope of getting fair justice in this case."

'Ishant will add new dynamics to Indian bowling attack'

'Ishant will add new dynamics to Indian bowling attack'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

Ishant is returning to the Indian squad after recovering from an ankle injury sustained during a Ranji Trophy clash last month.

NZ add pacer Southee for third Test against India

NZ add pacer Southee for third Test against India

Rediff.com31 Mar 2009

New Zealand on Tuesday included young pacer Tim Southee in their squad for the third and final cricket Test against India starting April 3 in Wellington.

Man City add more firepower with Bony signing

Man City add more firepower with Bony signing

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

Manchester City have bolstered their attacking arsenal with the signing of Ivory Coast forward Wilfried Bony from Swansea City, the English champions said on Wednesday.

Five reasons Real Madrid have fallen into crisis

Five reasons Real Madrid have fallen into crisis

Rediff.com16 Jan 2018

Here, Reuters Sport highlights five reasons why last season's double winners have collapsed.

Pak's ISI, homegrown terrorists responsible for Dhaka attack: B'desh

Pak's ISI, homegrown terrorists responsible for Dhaka attack: B'desh

Rediff.com3 Jul 2016

The Bangladesh government on Sunday claimed the attackers who slaughtered 20 hostages inside a cafe in Dhaka in the country's worst terror attack were members of "homegrown" Islamist terrorist outfits and not Islamic State of Syria and Iraq militants.

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

BJP's mega national meet begins on Sunday; UP election tops agenda

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

With an eye on the crucial Uttar Pradesh assembly election, BJP's national executive will begin its two-day meet in Allahabad on Sunday which will be attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and party president Amit Shah among others.

Dhoni confident of success in T20 World Cup

Dhoni confident of success in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 May 2009

India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni on Friday said he has a balanced squad at his disposal and is confident of retaining the ICC Twenty20 World title, beginning in England next week. The India captain said pace spearhead Zaheer Khan is expected to be fit for the opening match against Bangladesh on June 6.

Australia hopeful on captain Finch's return ahead of World T20

Australia hopeful on captain Finch's return ahead of World T20

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Australia are hopeful T20 captain Aaron Finch will be available for the World T20, but say it's too early to declare him fully fit for the tournament in India next month. Finch injured his left hamstring during Friday night's loss to India at the MCG, ruling him out of the final T20 match against India and the series in New Zealand. While the injury doesn't require surgery, Cricket Australia's medical staff are yet to give Finch clearance for the World T20, which starts on March 8.

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

2nd Test: No WACA but batsmen expected to dance to bowlers' tunes

Rediff.com13 Dec 2018

The mood in the Indian camp was summed up best by the skipper after a green pitch was unveiled on eve of the maiden Test at the new facility.

Mystery over Karkare's missing vest deepens

Mystery over Karkare's missing vest deepens

Rediff.com25 Dec 2009

In a U-turn, a sweeper of a government hospital and key witness in the 26/11 trial who had claimed he disposed off the bullet-proof jacket of slain Maharashtra Anti-Terrorist Squad chief Hemant Karkare long ago, on Friday said he had no idea about the protective gear.

Bomb scare at metro station in Delhi

Bomb scare at metro station in Delhi

Rediff.com28 Jun 2008

An anonymous phone call to the Delhi police on Saturday afternoon, threatening to blow up a metro station, triggered panic at the facility.The Hauz Qazi police station received the threat call at approximately 2.30 pm, saying that bombs were placed near the Chawri Bazar metro station and it would be blown up, a senior police officer said."We are conducting searches and simultaneously trying to identify the caller," said the police.

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

All eyes on Dhoni as India take on West Indies

Rediff.com26 Jun 2019

India will look to ensure a smooth passage into the semi-finals with yet another victory.

IPL auction: Maximum of 76 players to be bought

IPL auction: Maximum of 76 players to be bought

Rediff.com3 Feb 2017

As many as 76 players including 28 from overseas will go under the hammer at the 2017 Indian Premier League auction to be held in Bengaluru on February 20.

Bomb scare at Sai Baba Temple in Delhi

Bomb scare at Sai Baba Temple in Delhi

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Panic was triggered at the Sai Baba Temple in South Delhi on Thursday evening after police received an anonymous telephone call threatening to blow up the shrine, but it later turned out to be hoax.A temple administration official said that they came to know about the threat call after police teams reached the spot and started carrying out searches. The temple, which is very popular among the denizens, was immediately evacuated.

Pathankot operation continues; 2 terrorists still holed up

Pathankot operation continues; 2 terrorists still holed up

Rediff.com3 Jan 2016

Intermittent blasts and exchange of fire to neutralise two more terrorists continued on Sunday night at Air Force Station in Pathankot, Punjab where four terrorists were killed, seven security men lost their lives and 17 persons were injured in the over 40-hour-long operation.

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Paceman Hazlewood gets Australia call-up, Watson fit for ODI series vs SA

Rediff.com29 Oct 2014

Australian fast bowler Josh Hazlewood received his reward for some fine domestic form on Wednesday when he was included in a pace-heavy 13-man squad for the first two One-Day Internationals against South Africa next month.

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Stimac giving India a dose of World Cup belief: Sandhu

Rediff.com21 Jun 2019

Stimac was part of the Croatia team that sensationally reached the semi-finals of the World Cup at the first attempt in 1998 and he is looking to his India squad to similarly buck the odds in Asian qualifying for the 2022 World Cup.

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

CSK-Delhi Capitals: Dhoni's acumen versus Pant's power

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

CSK, with their experience of winning important moments, will certainly make Capitals wary.

Klopp pokes fun at finals record as he aims for 7th time lucky

Klopp pokes fun at finals record as he aims for 7th time lucky

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Klopp poked more fun at his poor record in one-off matches

Why France's Giroud could find himself on the bench

Why France's Giroud could find himself on the bench

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Didier Deschamps has tough choices to make ahead of his young team's World Cup opener against Australia and the experienced Olivier Giroud could find himself on the bench.

Mourinho shows who's the boss

Mourinho shows who's the boss

Rediff.com20 Aug 2005

Jose Mourinho gave Ricardo Carvalho a dressing down for publicly complaining of being left out of the team's first two games

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin insists that he is not losing sleep over making a limited-overs comeback for India and his immediate focus is on the 'big responsibility' of captaining Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming 11th season of the Indian Premier League.

60 shells found in Kutch

60 shells found in Kutch

Rediff.com11 Oct 2004

The shells were found packed in gunny bags in a wasteland off Anjar-Adipur road. Five to six of the shells had explosives in them

Valencia on threshold of double

Valencia on threshold of double

Rediff.com19 May 2004

The Spanish champions will seek a notable league and European double when they take on Olympique Marseille in the UEFA Cup final.

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Four killed in two blasts in Karachi

Rediff.com21 Jul 2013

At least four people have been killed and eight others injured in two separate explosions in Pakistan's commercial capital Karachi, officials said.

'This is Australia's best ever young group of bowlers'

'This is Australia's best ever young group of bowlers'

Rediff.com15 Apr 2015

Former Australia captain Steve Waugh has backed pace bowler Mitchell Starc to convert his World Cup form into the Test team ahead of series against West Indies and England.

A club from war-torn Azerbaijan ready to rub shoulders with soccer elite

A club from war-torn Azerbaijan ready to rub shoulders with soccer elite

Rediff.com12 Sep 2017

Founded in 1992, Qarabag's Imarat Stadium is reduced to rubble and they play their home games 440km away in the capital Baku.

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Mordic & Co. seek to emulate Croatia's class of '98

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

Croatia had shown glimpses of their potential at the last European Championships in France two years ago when they beat Spain but went out in the second round to eventual winners Portugal after conceding in extra time.

Cocktail, Devdas, Gupt: Bollywood's tryst with love triangles

Cocktail, Devdas, Gupt: Bollywood's tryst with love triangles

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Here's profiling movies with a similar premise -- when two women fell for the same man on silver screen not too long ago.

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Ignored by Deschamps, but Benzema not giving up on France recall

Rediff.com17 May 2017

'I asked the coach for an explanation. An explanation can be just two minutes long. It's not complicated ... But I am still at the coach's disposal. The coach knows this' 'I have the feeling that my name is being manipulated for reasons that have nothing to do with football'