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Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Spain beat France in extra-time for men's soccer gold

Rediff.com10 Aug 2024

Spain secured the gold medal in the Olympic men's soccer tournament after Sergio Camello scored twice in extra-time to earn a dramatic 5-3 win over hosts France in a nail-biting final at Parc des Princes on Friday.

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Govt bans Lebanon-based terror outfit Hizb-ut-Tahrir

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

In a notification, the Union home ministry said the HuT is involved in radicalisation and motivation of gullible youth to join terrorist organisations, such as ISIS, and raising funds for terror activities.

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Al-Qaeda Genie Is Out Of The Bottle

Rediff.com9 Dec 2024

... and there is no stopping its pan-Islamic agenda, cautions Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

PIX: France beat Argentina in grudge game to reach semis

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Hosts France reached the Olympic men's football semi-finals for the first time in 40 years with a 1-0 win over Argentina thanks to Jean-Philippe Mateta's first-half goal in a grudge match in Bordeaux on Friday.

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Paris Paralympics: MIND-BOGGLING Pix!

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Images from Day 7 of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on Wednesday, September 4, 2024.

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Four Indian women wrestlers in World Championship finals

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

Putting up a dominant show, all four Indian women wrestlers in action, including Aditi Kumari, Neha and Pulkit, got themselves in title contention at the Under-17 World Championships in Amman, Jordan on Wednesday.

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak dies at 91

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

Post his resignation, the former leader was jailed for years after the uprising but was freed in 2017 after he was acquitted of corruption charges and abuse of power.

No timeline on Ukraine war, says Putin; appreciates Modi

No timeline on Ukraine war, says Putin; appreciates Modi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Putin said that the Indian leader had "aptly" noted that it is "not an anti-western one but a non-western one".

Putin invites Palestine Prez Abbas to BRICS summit; Modi to attend

Putin invites Palestine Prez Abbas to BRICS summit; Modi to attend

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

Putin expressed concern over the situation in Gaza, and said Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has been invited to BRICS events.

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Air Force, Army, Navy vice chiefs fly Tejas aircraft

Rediff.com10 Sep 2024

The participation of the three vice chiefs in the Tarang Shakti exercise demonstrated the growing focus on cross-domain cooperation, with land, sea, and air forces working together to face modern challenges, an official said.

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Paris Paralympics: Medals Table: China top; India 18th

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The medals tally at the Paris 2024 Paralympics.

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Govt exempts non-basmati white rice from export duty

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

Withdrawing a blanket ban on overseas shipments of non-basmati white rice, the government on Saturday imposed a floor price of $490 per tonne and exempted the commodity from export duty. Exports of non-basmati white rice have been banned since July 20, 2023 to boost domestic supply. "The export policy for non-basmati white rice (semi-milled or wholly milled rice, whether or not polished or gazed) ...is amended from prohibited to free, subject to MEP (minimum export price) of $490 per tonne with immediate effect and until further orders," the directorate general of foreign trade (DGFT) said in a notification.

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Pregnant athletes send message of strength to women

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

When an Egyptian fencer picked up her sabre and an Azerbaijani archer steadied her bow, there was one thing Paris Olympics spectators may not have immediately noticed - they were pregnant.

How India Erred In Its Hasina Gamble

How India Erred In Its Hasina Gamble

Rediff.com21 Aug 2024

New Delhi -- which has had a disastrous neighbourhood policy that has alienated almost all the States with which it has a land or sea border -- seemed to be unwilling over the past years to even consider that its unquestioning support of Sheikh Hasina was painting it into a corner, points out Mihir S Sharma.

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

WC Qualifiers: Argentina, England, Egypt secure wins, Italy held

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Images from the FIFA World Cup qualifiers matches.

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Russia backs Pak bid to join BRICS; will India resist this move?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Dar also said Pakistan views Russia as an important player in the West, South and Central Asia, and strengthening mutually beneficial cooperation with Russia remains an important priority for Pakistan's foreign policy.

Parkour daredevils challenge social norms in Egypt

Parkour daredevils challenge social norms in Egypt

Rediff.com26 Jul 2018

This could be Egypt's first professional all-women parkour team.

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Palestinians overcome hardship to compete in Paris

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

Palestinians are winners by just being at Paris Games, say athletes

Egypt's Salah tests positive for COVID-19 again

Egypt's Salah tests positive for COVID-19 again

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

Liverpool striker Mohamed Salah and Arsenal midfielder Mohamed Elneny have returned another positive test for COVID-19, the Egyptian Football Association (EFA) said on Wednesday.

PIX: Egypt's Olympic medallist trains in living room

PIX: Egypt's Olympic medallist trains in living room

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Egypt's Olympic bronze medallist Hedaya Malak says she imagines her living room is a taekwondo hall as she tries to adjust to training from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic and keep in shape for her third Games. The 27-year-old, who finished third in the -57kg category at the Rio Olympics four years ago, has already qualified for the Tokyo Games, which were postponed for a year to 2021 in March.

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Egypt to file complaint against referee after Russia defeat

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

"We want an investigation into the performance of the whole refereeing team," Egyptian Football Association president Hany Abo Rida said on Friday.

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine

India abstains from UNGA resolution on Russian aggression against Ukraine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

India has abstained in the UN General Assembly on a resolution that demanded that Russia immediately cease its aggression against Ukraine and urgently withdraw its military and other unauthorised personnel from the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant.

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Every save I made in Olympics was for team and country: Sreejesh

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

Harmanpreet, Sreejesh shortlisted for FIH Hockey Stars Awards

Photos: Putting Egypt back on the ramp

Photos: Putting Egypt back on the ramp

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

Gen-Next designers looked back to the golden era of Egypt for their India Intimate Fashion Week show.

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Olympics soccer: France struggle; Spain, Japan in last eight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

Hosts France secured a second straight victory as Kiliann Sildillia struck for a 1-0 success over Guinea, while Spain and Japan reached the quarter-finals in the second matchday of the men's Olympic soccer tournament on Saturday.

Salah hopeful of making World Cup opener for Egypt

Salah hopeful of making World Cup opener for Egypt

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

The speedy forward expects to play some part in Egypt's first Group A fixture in Russia.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

India sends medical aid among 38.5 tonnes of relief materials to Palestine

India sends medical aid among 38.5 tonnes of relief materials to Palestine

Rediff.com22 Oct 2023

The consignments were sent in a C-17 transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force.

Egypt FA deny Salah unhappiness at Chechnya publicity

Egypt FA deny Salah unhappiness at Chechnya publicity

Rediff.com25 Jun 2018

The Egyptian Football Association denied reports that talismanic striker Mohamed Salah was on the verge of quitting international football

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Egypt's World Cup hopes hinge on Salah's lethal finishing

Rediff.com22 May 2018

Mohamed Salah heads to the World Cup with the reputation of being one of the most lethal finishers in the game, and his country's hopes of making it to the knockout stages rest overwhelmingly on his shoulders.

Confirmed: Egypt's Salah out for up to four weeks

Confirmed: Egypt's Salah out for up to four weeks

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The 25-year-old winger is desperate to play for Egypt in only their third World Cup and their first for 38 years.

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

SEE: In war-torn Gaza, boxing coach emboldens girls

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Attempts to restart sports are risky, even when played outside. On Tuesday, an Israeli missile slammed into a football match at a tent encampment, killing at least 29 people, Palestinian officials said.

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

NSA Doval meets Netanyahu to discuss war in Gaza

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

India has supported efforts to provide necessary humanitarian assistance to the Palestinian population in Gaza sending consignments of essential items.

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Egypt gamble on Salah's fitness for World Cup

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

Egypt have gambled on Mohamed Salah returning to fitness in the coming weeks by naming him in their 23-man squad for this month's World Cup in Russia.

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

WC Preview: Salah's return lifts Egypt ahead of Russia test

Rediff.com17 Jun 2018

Russia got their World Cup campaign off to a dream start with a 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia but face an entirely different beast in the form of Egypt, who should be revitalised by the return of their talismanic striker Mohamed Salah.

India-Egypt bhai-bhai on the high seas!

India-Egypt bhai-bhai on the high seas!

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

INS Chennai was the third guided missile destroyer to be inducted into the Indian Navy in 2018, and is one of the biggest warships to be designed and made in India.

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

IAF Rafale jets wrap up 10-day Red Flag exercise in Alaska

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The IAF contingent participated in the exercise from June 4 to 14.

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

How To Study At Aston University on A Scholarship

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

Aston University is offering a scholarship worth 10,000 pounds towards tuition fees for one-year postgraduate-level courses to one student from India, Pakistan or Vietnam.

FMCGs worried over Egypt

FMCGs worried over Egypt

Rediff.com7 Feb 2011

Anti-government protests in Egypt are making Prashant Goenka, director, international business, Emami Ltd, nervous

World Cup: Hosts Russia believe they can halt Egypt's Salah

World Cup: Hosts Russia believe they can halt Egypt's Salah

Rediff.com18 Jun 2018

Russia face Egypt in their second match in St Petersburg on Tuesday after a resounding 5-0 victory over the Saudis that has catapulted them to the top of Group A, ahead of Uruguay on goal difference.