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Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Cong chief Kharge to host maiden INDIA meet at RS office on Thursday

Rediff.com20 Jul 2023

According to the sources, the meeting will be held at 10 am on Thursday in the chamber of Rajya Sabha LoP.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Federer, Serena roll on

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

PHOTOS from the Wimbledon Championships matches played at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Saturday

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Aus Open PIX: Chung stuns Djokovic; Federer, Halep in quarters

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

Images from the matches played on Day eight of the 2018 Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Monday

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

PHOTOS: Vintage Federer hammers Berdych to reach Aus Open last 16

Rediff.com20 Jan 2017

A rampaging Roger Federer delivered a stunning reminder of his class at the Australian Open on Friday with a crushing 6-2, 6-4, 6-4 win over Tomas Berdych to storm into the fourth round.

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Why US Soccer briefly removed emblem from Iran flag

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

The United States Soccer Federation temporarily displayed Iran's national flag on social media without the emblem of the Islamic Republic as a show of solidarity with protesters in Iran ahead of the two teams' World Cup clash on Tuesday.

How do we rescue the Republic?

How do we rescue the Republic?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

'The prime minister has merely paid lip service condemning these crimes instead of launching a massive crackdown against such brutalities,' argues Professor Mohammad Sajjad.

Davis Cup: Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland's chances

Davis Cup: Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland's chances

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Switzerland's preparations for the Davis Cup Final against France in Lille on Sunday have been disrupted by a back injury to Roger Federer and a spat within the Swiss camp.

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Wimbledon: Djokovic continues ruthless march; Federer wins

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Novak Djokovic brushed past France's Adrian Mannarino 6-4 6-3 7-6(5) on Wednesday to book his place in the third round of Wimbledon. The defending champion, aiming for his third consecutive title, played well within himself and was rarely troubled during the second-round match. Mannarino, ranked 55, put up spirited resistance in the third set to force a tiebreak but was ultimately swept off Centre Court by the Serbian's laser-guided ground-strokes.

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Plot to kill Pannun: India reacts to US indictment

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

India has constituted a probe team to investigate allegations relating to the foiled plot to kill Gurpatwant Singh Pannun, a Sikh extremist and known to be an American and Canadian citizen.

US recession 'imminent', time to book profits, says BofA Securities

US recession 'imminent', time to book profits, says BofA Securities

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Boom, bust or a bit of both: as the jury bides time before ruling on the US 'recession', the economy's vital signs at a perplexing time of high-interest rates, still-punishing inflation, and surprisingly strong economic gains are a study of a growing debate over whether the world's largest economy is barrelling into a new downturn. With the US Federal Reserve's (Fed's) inflation fighters attempting the risky pursuit of 'pillow-soft landings' and its economy sending out mixed signals, if there is indeed a recession, it could spell trouble for domestic equities and corporate earnings growth.

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

US Open PICS: Djokovic, Federer through; Venus exits

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Images from the third day at the US Open, the final Grand Slam tournament of the year, in New York, on Wednesday:

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Fears over Iranian climber's safety over not wearing hijab

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Rekabi's statement said not wearing her headscarf during the competition was unintentional, adding "there was poor scheduling and I was called to climb unpredictably".

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

US Open: Nadal could face Federer in semis, Sharapova draws Halep

Rediff.com26 Aug 2017

US Open, the final Grand Slam of the season, starts Monday, August 28, at Flushing Meadows in New York.

Football Roundup: Spanish soccer federation head arrested

Football Roundup: Spanish soccer federation head arrested

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football.

Indian football squads get green light for Asian Games

Indian football squads get green light for Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Sports Ministry clears participation of Indian men's and women's football teams in Asian Games

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

French Open PIX: Federer, Nadal waltz into last 8

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

A summary of Sunday's matches at the French Open.

US Open: Federer shines again; dominant Berdych reaches semis

US Open: Federer shines again; dominant Berdych reaches semis

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

Second seed Roger Federer powered to a 6-4, 6-3, 6-2 win over Roberto Bautista on Tuesday, charging into the quarter-finals of the US Open for the 10th time in 11 years.

Norway tells Russia 'do not want your participation'

Norway tells Russia 'do not want your participation'

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

Norwegian Ski Federation said it does not want Russian athletes

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

AO PHOTOS: Federer, Djokovic reach quarters; Kenin stops Gauff

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

Images from Sunday's action at the Australian Open in Melbourne.

Federer loses No 1 spot; Cilic battles past Djokovic to claim Queen's title

Federer loses No 1 spot; Cilic battles past Djokovic to claim Queen's title

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Borna Coric ended Roger Federer's 20-match winning streak on grass, beating him 7-6(6), 3-6, 6-2 in the Halle Open final on Sunday while also bringing to a halt the Swiss maestro's reign as World No 1.

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

United States awarded hosting rights for expanded Club World Cup

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

The first edition of FIFA's new 32-team Club World Cup will be held in the United States in 2025, world soccer's governing body said on Friday.

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Davis Cup: Federer, Wawrinka put Switzerland ahead versus Serbia

Rediff.com1 Feb 2014

Switzerland took advantage of Novak Djokovic's absence to open a 2-0 lead over last year's runners-up Serbia in their Davis Cup tie on Friday with Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka winning their singles rubbers.

Djokovic canters as Federer makes winning return

Djokovic canters as Federer makes winning return

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

Top seed Novak Djokovic launched his Shanghai Open title defence in fine style, breezing past Spain's Marcel Granollers 6-2, 6-0 on Wednesday. Later Roger Federer, playing his first singles match since a fourth-round exit at the US Open, made a brisk return to winning ways, beating Andreas Seppi 6-4, 6-3.

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Long jumper Jeswin Aldrin wins gold in Golden Fry Series meet

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

The 20-year-old Aldrin had failed to qualify for the final round in the World Championships in Eugene (USA) in July, finishing 20th overall in the qualification round with a jump of 7.78m.

Das cautions banks against any build-up of asset-liability mismatches

Das cautions banks against any build-up of asset-liability mismatches

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das on Friday cautioned banks against any build-up of asset-liability mismatches, saying both are detrimental to financial stability and hinted that the ongoing crisis in the US banking system seems to have emanated from such mismatches. Delivering the annual KP Hormis (Federal Bank founder) commemorative lecture in Kochi this evening, the governor was quick to acknowledge and assure that the domestic financial sector is stable and the worst of inflation is behind us. Amid the continuing volatility in exchange rates, especially due to the excessive appreciation of the US dollar, and its impact on the external debt servicing ability of nations, Das said, "We have nothing to fear as our external debt is manageable and thus appreciation of the greenback does not pose any problem to us."

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Wimbledon PHOTOS: Federer, Serena roll into quarters; Pliskova knocked out

Rediff.com10 Jul 2018

IMAGES from Day 7 at Wimbledon on Monday

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Federer cruises past Dimitrov to claim Rotterdam title; Kvitova stuns Wozniacki

Rediff.com18 Feb 2018

Roger Federer celebrated his return to the top of the world rankings with his second title of the season, swatting aside Grigor Dimitrov 6-2, 6-2 in the final of the ABN AMRO World Tournament in Rotterdam on Sunday.

ATP World Tour Finals PHOTOS: Federer ends Djokovic's 23-match winning streak

ATP World Tour Finals PHOTOS: Federer ends Djokovic's 23-match winning streak

Rediff.com18 Nov 2015

Photos from the ATP World Tour Finals matches played in London on Tuesday.

Govt won't reconstitute committee to probe WFI chief Singh

Govt won't reconstitute committee to probe WFI chief Singh

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

The government is unhappy with the wrestlers' behaviour and will not reconstitute the oversight committee formed to probe the sexual harassment charges against WFI president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh.

Asian Games: Chhetri and Co pooled with China, B'desh

Asian Games: Chhetri and Co pooled with China, B'desh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The Indian men's team currently occupies the 18th spot among countries under the Asian Football Confederation, while the women's side is ranked 11th.

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Nishikori to set up Federer showdown

Aus Open PHOTOS: Djokovic downs Nishikori to set up Federer showdown

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

Images from the matches played on Day 8 at the Australian Open at Melbourne Park on Tuesday

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

100th 'Mann Ki Baat' episode to be broadcast live at UN

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

100th episode of PM Modi's 'Mann Ki Baat' to be broadcast live in United Nations headquarters

Punjab CM appeals to farmers to ensure peaceful tractor parade

Punjab CM appeals to farmers to ensure peaceful tractor parade

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Ahead of farmers' tractor parade in Delhi on Tuesday, Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Monday appealed to farmers to ensure their rally remains peaceful as their stir against agri laws has been so far.

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Will Modi's TN Outreach Help The BJP?

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

If the idea was to garner AIADMK votes with or without the three faction leaders after the party broke ties with the NDA, it may not work after all, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Russia to continue military drills amid escalation in Ukraine

Russia to continue military drills amid escalation in Ukraine

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

Khrenin spoke while wrapping-up the preliminary results of the Russia-Belarus military drills 'Union Courage 2022' scheduled to conclude on Sunday.

Tennis round-up: Nadal stunned by teen, Federer staggers past Ferrer

Tennis round-up: Nadal stunned by teen, Federer staggers past Ferrer

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The lanky wild card kissed the Montreal court after completing a rousing 3-6, 6-4, 7-6(4) triumph as the 18-year-old became the youngest player to ever reach the quarter-finals of an ATP Masters 1000 event.

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

'Chhetri may be playing his last season'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

India head coach Igor Stimac feels this may be the final season of talismanic striker Sunil Chhetri's career.

Federer, Sharapova shine as 8 seeds fail to sprout

Federer, Sharapova shine as 8 seeds fail to sprout

Rediff.com19 Jan 2015

Roger Federer and Maria Sharapova glittered under the Rod Laver Arena lights on Monday, restoring order at the Australian Open after eight women's seeds crashed out in the afternoon sun on a manic opening day. The evergreen Federer strolled into the second round with a classy 6-4, 6-2, 7-5 win over Taiwan's Lu Yen-Hsun before fellow-second seed Sharapova ruined Croatian qualifier Petra Martic's 24th birthday with a 6-4, 6-1 victory.

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Supreme Court On Article 370: A Landmark Judgment

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

We must heed what the CJI has said. Challenging every judgment of the central government is inviting chaos, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

India may be the top FPI destination once US Fed pauses rate hike: Analysts

Rediff.com12 May 2023

Within three trading sessions in May, foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) have pumped in Rs 9,461 crore into Indian equities. This follows net inflows worth Rs 7,936 crore in March, and Rs 11,631 crore in April. The trend, analysts said, could continue going ahead as the US Federal Reserve may soon halt its interest rate hike cycle, which will strengthen foreign fund inflows into emerging markets, including India.