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Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Former wrestler Narsingh Yadav elected chairman

Rediff.com24 Apr 2024

Former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Narsingh Pancham Yadav was elected chairman of the Wrestling Federation of India's Athletes' Commission in Varanasi on Wednesday, completing a process that was mandated by the sport's world governing body.

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Hugging without sexual intent is not an offence, Brij Bhushan tells court

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

The counsel also submitted before Rouse Avenue Court on the point of jurisdiction and limitations in the matter. He said the allegations are time barred.

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Disappointed Bhagat opens up on Paris Paralympics ban

Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

Bhagat is suspended from all badminton-related activities until September 1, 2025. As a result, he won't have the opportunity to defend his title and will miss the marquee event in Paris.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

How Do We Prepare For LA 2028? We Don't.

Rediff.com15 Aug 2024

You don't prep for 2028 but for 2040, or even 2044. Sustained sporting excellence is based on mass support, grassroots development, and funding - and it is this trifecta India needs to work on, systematically, asserts Prem Panicker.

No bail to Sisodia, court says 'evidence speaks volumes about his involvement'

No bail to Sisodia, court says 'evidence speaks volumes about his involvement'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

The judge had reserved the order after hearing arguments on Sisodia's plea seeking relief claiming that his custody was no longer required for investigation.

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Wimbledon: Federer demolished by Hurkacz in straight sets

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Roger Federer suffered one of his heaviest defeats at Wimbledon as he went down in straight sets to Poland's Hubert Hurkacz in the quarter-finals on Wednesday.

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Vinesh verdict delayed: CAS extends deadline until Aug 16

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat's appeal against her disqualification from the Olympic finals, this time till August 16, prolonging the Indian wrestler's wait for a resolution.

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

Vinesh is a real fighter, deserves a medal: Sreejesh

Rediff.com13 Aug 2024

Legendary Indian men's hockey team goalkeeper PR Sreejesh believes that Vinesh Phogat deserves a medal after reaching the final of the women's 50kg wrestling competition in Paris

Federer is still king of centre court

Federer is still king of centre court

Rediff.com21 Jan 2010

Roger Federer's straight sets demolition of Romanian Victor Hanescu on Thursday served a timely reminder to the men who would be king that on centre court he still rules supreme.

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Indian accused of Pannun murder plot facing rights violations: Lawyer

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

Gupta was arrested in Prague, the Czech Republic on June 30, 2023 and is being held there currently. The US government is seeking his extradition to America.

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Alcaraz ready for Grand Slam defence at Wimbledon

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Alcaraz's triumph on the Parisian red dirt was the third Grand Slam trophy of his young career and followed the Spanish world number three's breakthrough title at the 2022 U.S. Open and epic Wimbledon victory 12 months ago.

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Federer says 'feeling strong' after knee surgery

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Swiss great Roger Federer said he has faced no setbacks and is recovering well after his latest knee operation.

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Indian Biz Sees Hope After Bangladesh SC Order

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

'Bilateral trade has suffered seriously because of the growing unrest.' 'There is a standstill on both sides amid the curfew.'

Sindhu, Prannoy get favourable draws at Paris Olympics

Sindhu, Prannoy get favourable draws at Paris Olympics

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and HS Prannoy have been handed relatively easy groups for the Paris Games, which begin on July 26.

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

NEET-UG grace mark row explained: What happened and why

Rediff.com13 Jun 2024

There have been allegations of inflation of marks in NEET-UG which has led to a record 67 candidates sharing top rank with perfect score.

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

6 Lessons From Vinesh's Olympic Journey

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Vinesh Phogat is a reminder that true champions are not just defined by their medals but by their character and their impact on society.

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee, WFI to take charge

IOA dissolves ad-hoc committee, WFI to take charge

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The Indian Olympic Association on Monday dissolved the ad-hoc committee for wrestling, saying "there is no further need" for it to continue after revocation of the suspension on the national federation, which now gets complete administrative control of the sport.

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Kerala govt's suit against Centre sent to Constitution bench

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

The Supreme Court on Monday referred to a five-judge Constitution bench a suit filed by the Kerala government raising the issue of ceiling on net borrowing.

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Kolkata rape-murder: Where the CBI probe has reached

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will conduct a psychological assessment of Sanjay Roy, the accused in a rape-and-murder case of a doctor in Kolkata that has triggered nationwide protests, officials said on Saturday.

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

NIA Court Finds 'ISI link' to Activist Navlakha, Denies Bail

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Prima facie there was a nexus between human rights activist Gautam Navlakha, an accused in the Elgar Parishad-Maoist links case, and Syed Ghulam Nabi Fai, an agent of Pakistan's spy agency ISI convicted in the United States for terror funding, a special NIA court has said in its order denying bail to the campaigner.

CBI files FIR over NEET-UG irregularities, to take over Bihar, Gujarat cases

CBI files FIR over NEET-UG irregularities, to take over Bihar, Gujarat cases

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

They said the agency is also taking steps to bring under its ambit cases registered in various states by the police.

Federer loses to Auger-Aliassime in Halle

Federer loses to Auger-Aliassime in Halle

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Auger-Aliassime was a step up for Federer who was far from his best in an error-strewn display.

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

No silver for Vinesh as CAS rejects appeal

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

The rejection of Vinesh's appeal means India's tally from the Paris Olympics will be of six medals which includes one silver and five bronze.

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Former star footballer jailed in Brazil for rape

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Robinho arrested in Brazil to serve rape sentence

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

All roads lead to Wimbledon for Federer

Rediff.com25 Jun 2021

Roger Federer has made no secret that at this stage of his career, anything he does or does not do on a tennis court is done with the sole purpose of making sure he is in the best shape possible to make another title run at Wimbledon.

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

'It's Time Women Said Enough Is Enough'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2024

'We have been threatened. We have felt violated.' 'Everything is in danger if you don't give safe spaces to women.'

Federer wins on return to grass in Halle

Federer wins on return to grass in Halle

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

Roger Federer made a winning return to the grass courts

Fed court to hear case against Haneef visa

Fed court to hear case against Haneef visa

Rediff.com14 Nov 2007

The full bench of the Australian Federal Court on Thursday will hear a government appeal against a judge's decision to reinstate the visa of Indian doctor Mohamed Haneef, who was cleared of terrorism charges after being arrested in connection with the foiled United Kingdom bombings. Prosecution lawyers lodged the appeal in September after Federal Court Justice Jeffery Spender quashed Immigration Minister Kevin Andrews' decision to cancel Haneef's visa.

Kejriwal will continue as Delhi CM: AAP after HC remarks

Kejriwal will continue as Delhi CM: AAP after HC remarks

Rediff.com30 Apr 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sanjay Singh said that the decision that Kejriwal should continue to be the chief minister even after being jailed was that of the people of Delhi.

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Three boxers drag BFI to court over World C'ship snub

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) maintains that winning a gold medal at the Nationals was not a criterion to pick the team.

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Nationwide strike over Kolkata doctor's murder; surgeries hit

Rediff.com12 Aug 2024

According to the Federation of Resident Doctors Association, during the indefinite strike, all outpatient departments, operation theatres, and ward duties will be shut, but emergency services will continue to operate as usual, ensuring that urgent patient care remains unaffected.

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

Novak Djokovic set to become oldest World No. 1

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

He will surpass Roger Federer's record as the oldest No. 1 in ATP Rankings history on Sunday when he will be 36 years and 321 days old.

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Did Chances Of A Trump Win Spook Bezos?

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

Did Jeff Bezos decide against endorsing Harris because it would hurt his business interests? Only God and Bezos know, and neither of them are talking, notes Prem Panicker.

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Shock at Italian Open: Tabilo upsets Djokovic

Rediff.com12 May 2024

Tabilo broke the top seed four times on Centre Court while not conceding a single break point.

Federer is very important for our sport, says Djokovic

Federer is very important for our sport, says Djokovic

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

World number one Novak Djokovic said on Wednesday he hopes rival Roger Federer will return to competitive action soon and be able to compete with the best again after the Swiss great said he would miss the Australian Open in January.

Satyendar Jain moves court against ED over Tihar video 'leak'

Satyendar Jain moves court against ED over Tihar video 'leak'

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

In his plea, the Aam Aadmi Party leader has accused the ED of leaking the CCTV footage 'despite an undertaking given in the court' that no material related to the case will be divulged to the media.

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

FBI announces $250,000 bounty for arrest of Indian wanted in wife's murder

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

Patel is on the FBI's list of 'Ten Most Wanted Fugitives' and the federal agency announced a reward of up to $250,000 for information leading to his arrest.

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Laver Cup: Protester sets arm on fire on court

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Swiss great Roger Federer is due to take to the court later in the day for the final match of his career, with the 41-year-old partnering his great rival Rafael Nadal to face the American duo of Sock and Frances Tiafoe.

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Why TN Has Challenged NEET in Supreme Court

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

As the petition points out, new medical colleges entail adjunct government hospitals, thus making specialised medical care that much more accessible to the vast majority of population that otherwise could not afford high-cost medical care in the private sector, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Like These Style Statements At Roland Garros?

Rediff.com28 May 2024

Get ready to be wowed by the fashion on (and off) the courts at Roland Garros!