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FIFA suspends Indian football federation

FIFA suspends Indian football federation

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

In a massive setback for the country, world football governing body FIFA on Tuesday suspended India for "undue influence from third parties" and said the Under-17 Women's World Cup "cannot currently be held in India as planned."

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

'Enough is enough': Biden pardons son Hunter in criminal cases

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

Hunter Biden was convicted early this year on federal gun and tax charges and was set to appear soon in Delon, California, where he faced the potential of lengthy prison sentences.

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Must respect foreign courts: SC rejects Indian's plea in Pannun plot case

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday rejected a plea for consular access moved by a family member of Indian national Nikhil Gupta, who is in a Czech prison following charges by the US relating to a foiled assassination attempt on Sikh separatist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

26/11 attack accused Tahawwur Rana can be extradited to India: US attorney

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

'India has established probable cause to prosecute him for his role in terrorist attacks that resulted in 166 deaths and 239 injuries'

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Brij Bhushan calls sexual harassment case a political plot

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Former WFI chief Brij Bhushan Singh over allegations of sexual harassment: 'It's a conspiracy by Congress'

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Sparks fly in IOA as Sahdev Yadav takes on PT Usha

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Indian Olympic Association (IOA) treasurer Sahdev Yadav on Tuesday threatened legal action against the body's president PT Usha for "defaming" his image after she issued a show cause notice to him on the basis of a complaint challenging his eligibility to hold the post.

Now, ED books Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked case

Now, ED books Siddaramaiah in MUDA-linked case

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Monday booked Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah and some others in a money-laundering case linked to the Mysuru Urban Development Authority, taking cognisance of a recent state Lokayukta first information report (FIR), official sources said.

Engineer Rashid back in Tihar jail, bail plea deferred

Engineer Rashid back in Tihar jail, bail plea deferred

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

ASJ Chander Jit Singh underscored he would first consider the issue of jurisdiction and whether or not to transfer the case to a special court meant to try lawmakers, considering Rashid was now an MP.

Mumbai cops move court for withdrawing fake TRP case involving Arnab Goswami

Mumbai cops move court for withdrawing fake TRP case involving Arnab Goswami

Rediff.com29 Nov 2023

The chargesheet cited Goswami's alleged acceptance of his WhatsApp chat with Dasgupta as crucial evidence to indict him in the case.

Opposition decries 'Hindification' of laws

Opposition decries 'Hindification' of laws

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Opposition members in Rajya Sabha on Thursday accused the government of imposing Hindi by bringing new bills with titles only in that language, a charge the treasury bench contested while alleging they were stuck with a colonial mindset.

White House officials meet Sikhs ahead of Modi's visit and assure...

White House officials meet Sikhs ahead of Modi's visit and assure...

Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

This is the first time that the National Security Council has held a meeting with these Sikh activists and Sikh separatists.

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Chaos In Islamabad As Imran's Supporters Go On The Rampage

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

Jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's supporters reached the heart of Pakistan's capital on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, after removing barricades and battling police in clashes that killed six security personnel and injured dozens.

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Murray drops major retirement hint after 500th hard-court win

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

Andy Murray hinted that this could be his last season after he recorded his 500th hardcourt win with a 4-6 7-6(5) 6-3 victory over Canada's Denis Shapovalov in the first round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Kolkata rape: CBI to conduct polygraph test on ex-principal

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

A special court in Kolkata on Thursday allowed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to conduct a polygraph test on former RG Kar Medical College principal Sandip Ghosh and four other doctors in connection with the alleged rape and murder of a postgraduate trainee at the hospital, officials said.

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

P T Usha issues notice to IOA treasurer Yadav

Rediff.com12 Sep 2024

It has been alleged that IOA treasurer Sahdev Yadav and some other officials are continuing in office in violation of the age and tenure cap set by the National Sports Code.

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Please trust us, resume work: SC to protesting doctors

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

The court said abstention from the work of doctors affects those segments of the society that are in need of medical care.

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

How Indian Tennis Lost Its Way in 2024

Rediff.com27 Dec 2024

AITA President Anil Jain, who was accused of using his position for personal gains, avoided facing a no-confidence motion from the state associations only after he agreed to step aside.

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Sinner and Swiatek's doping scandals tarnish triumphs

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

The two cases shocked the tennis world with many fuming at how they were handled by the authorities.

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Text book and exemplary: US Secret Service defends Trump protection plan

Rediff.com17 Sep 2024

Ronald Rowe Jr said that the suspect did not have a line of sight of Trump and was not able to get any shots off at the agents who were sweeping the course, according to a Politico report.

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

10 highs and lows in Federer's career

Rediff.com17 Sep 2022

A look at the 10 landmark matches from the 20-times Grand Slam champion's career.

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

FIFA's transfer market in legal jeopardy, Billions at stake

Rediff.com3 Oct 2024

Soccer's player transfer system will be in the spotlight and could even be on the brink of collapse on Friday when the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) announces its ruling on former France player Lassana Diarra's case against FIFA.

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Trump pleads not guilty in historic court appearance

Rediff.com14 Jun 2023

Former United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty to 37 charges related to the alleged mishandling of classified documents, CNN reported.

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Coming Soon! World Pickleball League

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

'The league will begin as a city-based franchise setup, starting with six cities.'

Adani-Hindenburg row: Swiss authorities freeze $310 mn in fund

Adani-Hindenburg row: Swiss authorities freeze $310 mn in fund

Rediff.com13 Sep 2024

Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of money laundering allegations into Adani Group, US-based short seller Hindenburg Research claimed citing media report - a charge that the conglomerate vehemently denied. In a post on X, Hindenburg cited "newly released Swiss criminal records reported by Swiss media outlet" to state that "Swiss authorities have frozen more than $310 million in funds across multiple Swiss bank accounts as part of a money laundering and securities forgery investigation into Adani, dating back as early as 2021."

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

'King of Clay' Nadal calls time on stellar career

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Dubbed the 'King of Clay' for his jaw-dropping 112-4 win-loss record at the Paris major, Rafael Nadal's last Roland Garros triumph came in 2022.

'You made me love tennis'

'You made me love tennis'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

A true legend of the game who paved the way and taught so many of us how to be as a player and as a person.

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Federer one of the greatest athletes of any sport: Djokovic

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

'He has left a huge legacy that will live for a very long time'

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

A Labourer's Daughter Is World Champion

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

When Kasturi Rajamurty won a gold medal in powerlifting at the WPPL World Cup in Russia, she sure had come a long way. From a life of penury to constantly being short of funds to fuel her passion, she had finally triumphed, and how.

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Doctors end strike after SC appeal, but not in Bengal

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

The protests by resident doctors at government hospitals in several states across the country ended on Thursday as major doctors' bodies called off their 11-day strike over the rape-murder of a trainee medic in Kolkata after the Supreme Court made an appeal to them to resume work.

Vinesh, Bajrang were Congress pawns: Brij Bhushan

Vinesh, Bajrang were Congress pawns: Brij Bhushan

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

'This was all conspired to gain a hold on the Wrestling Federation of India and to attack the BJP and its ideology...This team of Rahul, the Congress keeps doing these things.'

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Murray hoping for final chance to play with Federer at Laver Cup

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Andy Murray said he is hoping for a "special" final chance to share a court with Roger Federer at next week's Laver Cup in London and possibly team up to play doubles before the Swiss great retires from the sport.

Sandip Ghosh's wife bought 2 properties without proper govt nod: ED

Sandip Ghosh's wife bought 2 properties without proper govt nod: ED

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

The federal agency alleged in a statement that it has "found" documents related to about half-a-dozen houses, flats and a farmhouse owned by the doctor couple during searches conducted against them and their "close relatives" on September 6 at seven locations in Kolkata.

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

PICS: Roger Federer's grand finale ends in defeat

Rediff.com24 Sep 2022

20-time Grand Slam champion Roger Federer returned from more than a year away for a last dance in tandem with great rival Rafael Nadal on a gripping and memorable finale by the Thames in front of a 17,500 sell-out crowd at London's O2 Arena on Friday.

Delhi services bill unconstitutional, against spirit of federalism: Oppn

Delhi services bill unconstitutional, against spirit of federalism: Oppn

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

The opposition bloc also got support from Telanagana Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao's BRS, which saw the bill as a move to usurp powers of an elected government in Delhi, and asked the House to vote against it.

Approach High Court for further relief: SC tells wrestlers

Approach High Court for further relief: SC tells wrestlers

Rediff.com4 May 2023

Mehta said statements of four complainants, including the minor, has been recorded under section 161 of the CrPC in the case.

Will Alcaraz deny Djokovic a record 25th Slam trophy?

Will Alcaraz deny Djokovic a record 25th Slam trophy?

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Seven-times champion Novak Djokovic produced some of his best tennis to outclass Italian 25th seed Lorenzo Musetti 6-4, 7-6(2), 6-4 on Friday and reach a 10th Wimbledon final on Friday.

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Coldplay, Diljit tickets: ED lodges money laundering case

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Saturday said it has detected alleged irregularities after it conducted raids in a money laundering case to probe 'black marketing' of tickets for two 'highly anticipated' music concerts by British rock band Coldplay and actor-singer Diljit Dosanjh.

'Vinesh deserved atleast a silver; this is injustice'

'Vinesh deserved atleast a silver; this is injustice'

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

National Wrestling coach Virendra Dahiya believes that Vinesh Phogat at least deserved a silver medal after the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) dismissed her appeal.

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Where do you draw the line?: IOC's Bach on Vinesh case

Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

Thomas Bach on Friday said he has a "certain understanding" for Vinesh Phogat but also wondered where would one draw the line after allowing small concessions in certain situations.

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Ex-RAW official charged in US in plot to kill Pannun

Rediff.com18 Oct 2024

Vikas Yadav, 39, was employed by the Cabinet Secretariat, which houses India's foreign intelligence service, the Research and Analysis Wing (RAW), the federal prosecutors claimed on Thursday in an indictment filed in a US court in New York.