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China's first home-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

China's first home-built aircraft carrier begins sea trials

Rediff.com14 May 2018

The 50,000-metric tonne vessel will focus on what a genuine aircraft carrier is supposed to do like conducting combat-ready patrols and safeguarding China's maritime sovereignty and interests, the report said.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

PM at NRIs meet: We plugged '85% loot' taking place during Cong rule

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

Continuing his attack on the Congress, he said efforts to stop the 'leakage' could have been made earlier as well but there was no intention and will power.

How well prepared is India to external shocks? Few observations

How well prepared is India to external shocks? Few observations

Rediff.com19 Sep 2015

India this year will emerge as the world's seventh largest economy, up from the 12 th position in 2008.

Indians most optimistic in APAC about job, pay rise prospects in 2021

Indians most optimistic in APAC about job, pay rise prospects in 2021

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Indians are the most optimistic in Asia Pacific region about job and pay rise prospects in 2021, job site 'Indeed' said on Monday, citing its global study. Indian workers (56 per cent) are more than twice as positive about their chances of getting a pay rise next year compared to their counterparts in Australia (20 per cent) and Singapore (23 per cent). Over one in three Indian workers are very optimistic about their career prospects in 2021, the highest in all countries surveyed, it said.

Sensex tanks 1,407 pts as new COVID-19 strain in UK triggers global selloff

Sensex tanks 1,407 pts as new COVID-19 strain in UK triggers global selloff

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

All Sensex components ended in the red, with ONGC leading the pack by tanking around 9 per cent. IndusInd Bank, M&M, SBI, NTPC, ITC, Axis Bank and PowerGrid shed up to 7 per cent.

Govt alert, no need to panic: Health minister on new Covid strain in UK

Govt alert, no need to panic: Health minister on new Covid strain in UK

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

He said the government had done everything that was important to handle the COVID-19 situation in the last one year.

Explained: What is monkeypox?

Explained: What is monkeypox?

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Monkeypox is a rare zoonotic disease that is caused by infection with monkeypox virus. Monkeypox virus belongs to the family Poxviridae, which also includes the viruses causing smallpox and cowpox disease

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Aus Open: Tiafoe announces himself with Anderson upset

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Wimbledon finalist Anderson took a medical time-out mid-way through the four-set match before becoming the highest ranked player to be ousted from the first major of the year.

Coronavirus: India suspends tourist visas till Apr 15

Coronavirus: India suspends tourist visas till Apr 15

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

The suspension will come into effect from 1200 GMT on March 13 at the port of departure. The decision was taken at the meeting of group of ministers held under the chairmanship of Health Minister Harsh Vardhan.

4 stars who fell from fame to shame after winning the World Cup

4 stars who fell from fame to shame after winning the World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2014

France's Zinedine Zidane, Argentina's Diego Maradona, Brazil's Ronaldo and Italy's Fabio Cannavaro etched their names in football folklore by winning the game's biggest prize for their country. However, their return to the same stage four years later is best forgotten.

India may be third largest economy after 2030: Study

India may be third largest economy after 2030: Study

Rediff.com27 Dec 2015

India's projected GDP in 2030 was $10,133 bn, behind America's $32,996 bn and China at the top with a projected GDP of $34,338 bn

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Ex-UEFA chief Platini detained in Qatar World Cup probe

Rediff.com18 Jun 2019

Ex-UEFA chief Michel Platini was arrested, on Tuesday, in connection with a probe into the awarding of the 2022 World Cup to Qatar, a source close to the investigation said.

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Scrapping vehicles in volumes to curb pollution will be a tough task

Rediff.com6 May 2021

For deciding which vehicles are to be scrapped, the setting up of fitness centres and regulating them would be a humongous task.

PICS: 'Two out of two' for dominant Djokovic

PICS: 'Two out of two' for dominant Djokovic

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

Tennis matches at the Ariake Tennis Park will begin from 3pm local time (0600 GMT) from Thursday, governing body International Tennis Federation said after requests from players who had struggled in the stifling weather.

PHOTOS: How they celebrated at Euro 2016

PHOTOS: How they celebrated at Euro 2016

Rediff.com5 Jul 2016

Rediff.com presents a flashback of those moments at Euro 2016 that personify pure ecstasy...

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Djokovic downs Shapovalov, to face Medvedev in Adelaide semis

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

A round-up of all tennis action on Friday.

Countries must vaccinate 10% of people by Sept: WHO chief

Countries must vaccinate 10% of people by Sept: WHO chief

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Voicing concern over many countries failing to vaccinate their people, World Health Organisation chief Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus on Thursday called for vaccinating at least 10 per cent of the population of every country by September as he described vaccination as the best way to control the pandemic and reboot the global economy.

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

PIX: Djokovic kicks off season in style; Thiem loses

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Novak Djokovic kicked off his season in style with a 7-5, 7-5 win over Canadian talent Denis Shapovalov on his favourite Rod Laver Arena court on Tuesday before returning to lead Serbia to a doubles victory that sealed their ATP Cup opener 2-1.

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Coronavirus: 'These are strange times'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Some refused to kiss each other on the cheek, as is customary in France while, others couldn't care less.'

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

What the coaches said about the FIFA World Cup draw

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

Following is reaction to the 2022 FIFA World Cup draw, which was held at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center in Qatar on Friday.

Davis Cup: Goffin sends Belgium into semi-final against Australia

Davis Cup: Goffin sends Belgium into semi-final against Australia

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

Goffin's 6-3, 6-3, 6-2 triumph in front of a boisterous home crowd gave Belgium a 3-1 lead and sent them into a home semi-final against Australia who also wrapped up victory over the United States thanks to Nick Kyrgios's defeat of Sam Querrey.

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Davis Cup: India to face Croatia if they beat Pakistan

Rediff.com24 Nov 2019

The 12 winners of the Qualifiers on March 6-7 next year will compete alongside the six nations that have automatically qualified for the 2020 Finals.

Sumit Nagal: Not a product of system but despite it

Sumit Nagal: Not a product of system but despite it

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

How the 22-year-old Indian reached the Show Court at US Open, finding himself against 20-time Grand Slam Champion Roger Federer after beginning the year outside 350.

Season re-start possible despite Dutch and French moves: UEFA

Season re-start possible despite Dutch and French moves: UEFA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

Meyer, who is chairman of the Medical Committee at European soccer's governing body, said on Wednesday that provided the right steps were taken, the game could plan a resumption of the current season.

Euro 2016: Injured De Rossi set to miss quarters

Euro 2016: Injured De Rossi set to miss quarters

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Italy midfielder Daniele De Rossi looks unlikely to face Germany in Saturday's Euro 2016 quarter-final because of a bruised thigh.

India mulls raising FDI cap in retail

India mulls raising FDI cap in retail

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

At present, global retail firms can invest up to 51 per cent in India and need a local joint venture partner.

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Day 1: What's hot at the Beijing Winter Olympics

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Norway nabbed the first gold medal of the Winter Games on Saturday

Trump postpones G7 summit, wants India, others to join group

Trump postpones G7 summit, wants India, others to join group

Rediff.com31 May 2020

I don't feel that as a G7 it properly represents what's going on in the world. It's a very outdated group of countries.

Parineeti Chopra's AWESOME Australian holiday!

Parineeti Chopra's AWESOME Australian holiday!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2017

Stars go for the loveliest holidays -- exotic locations with a lot of adventure thrown in. We bring you their travels in a special series.

Consensus on global tax deal likely by October

Consensus on global tax deal likely by October

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

A day after joining the OECD-G20 framework for global minimum tax, the finance ministry on Friday said some significant issues including share of profit allocation and scope of subject to tax rules are yet to be addressed and a 'consensus agreement' is expected by October after working out the technical details of the proposal. Total 130 countries on Thursday agreed to a overhaul of global tax norms to ensure that multinationals pay taxes wherever they operate and at a minimum 15 per cent rate. India is in favour of a consensus solution which is simple to implement and simple to comply.

Football Roundup: Barca defensive problems mount

Football Roundup: Barca defensive problems mount

Rediff.com15 Oct 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Fencer Bhavani Devi set to live dream as an Olympian

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Bhavani Chadalavada Anandha Sundh Devi, India's first fencer at an Olympics, lasted two rounds at the Tokyo Games, but impressed before her historic maiden appearance ended in defeat to France's world No. 3 Manon Brunet in the women's individual sabre event, on Monday.

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Factbox: List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com9 Jun 2018

Simona Halep became the first Romanian in 40 years to lift the French Open trophy at Roland Garros on Saturday.

Ibrahimovic statue vandalised again

Ibrahimovic statue vandalised again

Rediff.com5 Jan 2020

The nose of the statue was cut off in a pre-Christmas attack but the vandalism this weekend was the most severe yet.

England's Clattenburg to referee Euro 2016 final

England's Clattenburg to referee Euro 2016 final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2016

England's Mark Clattenburg will be the referee for Sunday's European Championship final between France and Portugal at the Stade de France, governing body UEFA said on Friday.

Doping: WADA defends TUE system after leaked data

Doping: WADA defends TUE system after leaked data

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) on Wednesday defended the Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) system after some athletes' confidential medical data was leaked by a group of Russian hackers, shedding light on potential abuse.

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Spain, Netherlands drawn together

FIFA 2014 World Cup: Spain, Netherlands drawn together

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

The draw for the eight groups for the final round of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, which will be played from June 12 to July 13 in Brazil, was just held in Costa do Saupe near Salvador de Bahia.

Travel quarantine rules relaxed for top sports events in England

Travel quarantine rules relaxed for top sports events in England

Rediff.com5 Jul 2020

The British government announced on Friday that it would end the 14-day coronavirus quarantine for people arriving in England from more than 50 countries, including Germany, France, Spain and Italy - but not the United States.

World Cup: Three shooters test positive for COVID-19

World Cup: Three shooters test positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com20 Mar 2021

A source said two among the three shooters are from the Indian contingent.