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'India can secure release of naval officers'

'India can secure release of naval officers'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'There is a view that there is a Pakistan angle to this.' 'Pakistan has a large presence in Qatar and would want India to be blacklisted.'

YES, WE DID IT MATE!

YES, WE DID IT MATE!

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Australia defeated Pakistan by five wickets in the second semi-final game of the T20 World Cup at the Dubai international cricket stadium, November 11, 2021 to enter the final.

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Decision on Asia Cup hosts to be made on May 28: Jay Shah

Rediff.com25 May 2023

The window for the Asia Cup this year is between September 1-17.

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honour of Fiji by its premier Sitiveni Rabuka in recognition of his global leadership, in a rare honour for a non-Fijian.

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The official confirmed that these are the first four Americans that "we've facilitated in this manner" since the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Jadeja Races To Top MVP Race

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji present Rediff.com's Most Valuable Player Index after 37 World Cup 2023 games.

France captain Lloris announces international retirement

France captain Lloris announces international retirement

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Hugo Lloris, announced his retirement from international football aged 36

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

'Netanyahu cannot eradicate Hamas'

Rediff.com6 Nov 2023

'Assassinating the leaders of an organisation, destroying their homes, buildings and institutions are not 'wiping out' an organisation.' 'Genociding the Lebanese or the Palestinians is something that Israel cannot technically do, let alone morally afford.'

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

OC World Cup: Teams India Must Defeat

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Everything you need to know about India's matches at the 2023 ODI World Cup.

F1: Leclerc takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

F1: Leclerc takes pole for Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Leclerc's performance on Saturday earned him his sixth pole from eight races so far this season, and fourth in a row.

World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan a huge game - always was, always will be'

World Cup: 'India vs Pakistan a huge game - always was, always will be'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2023

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly is well aware of the weight of expectations on the Men in Blue for the ODI World Cup at home.

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Diamond League PIX: Richardson is fastest woman in Doha

Rediff.com6 May 2023

A summary of Friday night's action in the season-opening leg of the Diamond League in Doha on Friday.

Calf muscle injury puts Chakravarthy out of Afghanistan tie

Calf muscle injury puts Chakravarthy out of Afghanistan tie

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Chakravarthy went wicketless in the two games that he played, and had the injury not cropped up, he was to be benched as neither Pakistan nor New Zealand did have any problem in facing him.

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Gayle, Harbhajan, Afridi among star-studded marquee players

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

The player draft for the much-awaited Global T20 Canada 2023 was held in a hybrid-form in Mumbai.

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

PIX: Neeraj Chopra reigns at Doha Diamond League

Rediff.com6 May 2023

Neeraj Chopra beat a star-studded field with a best throw of 88.67m to begin his season in style.

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

PIX: Australia in party mode; Tunisians enjoy historic win

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

A picture of a Socceroos fan holding up a sign saying, "Give us a public holiday", was widely shared on social media.

F1's record 23-race calendar for 2022

F1's record 23-race calendar for 2022

Rediff.com15 Mar 2022

Miami makes its debut in May while Qatar drops off for a year due to hosting the football World Cup and China is still missing due to COVID-19 restrictions.

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

FIFA WC PIX: Poland-Mexico play out exciting draw

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Vega first failed to connect with a cross from winger Hirving Lozano early in the game and then sent a header narrowly wide in the 26th minute.

FIFA WC: Saudi fans on World Cup high

FIFA WC: Saudi fans on World Cup high

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

"Our team fulfils our dreams!" and "Where is Messi? We beat him!", the green-clad Saudis chanted over and over in the Lusail Stadium, on their feet and greeting every clearance, including one headed off the goal line with a deafening roar.

Badminton: Malaysia knocks out Indonesia's beloved 'Minions'

Badminton: Malaysia knocks out Indonesia's beloved 'Minions'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The match comes on the heels of one of the biggest upsets in badminton history on Wednesday night, when men's singles world number one Kento Momota's Olympic dreams were crushed by number 38 South Korea's Heo Kwang-hee.

Van Gaal hails players' effort; bemoans penalty misses

Van Gaal hails players' effort; bemoans penalty misses

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal hailed the efforts of his squad in fighting back from two goals down to force their World Cup quarter-final against Argentina into a penalty shootout even though their ultimate exit proved to be painful.

T20 retirement not on Finch's cards any time soon

T20 retirement not on Finch's cards any time soon

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

"To retire from one-day cricket was quite nice. I think it took a little bit of the weight off my shoulders as it was something I was toying with for a while. It has not ever crossed my mind about the T20 format,"

Hardik Pandya clarifies over 5 cr watch seizure by customs

Hardik Pandya clarifies over 5 cr watch seizure by customs

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

According to reports on Monday, customs officials had seized two watches worth 5 crore from Hardik on his arrival from Dubai as he did not possess invoices for the items purchased and did not declare them at the Customs.

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

F1 sees RED over the Bull's minor overspending in 2021

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The FIA is also under fire on other fronts, with confusion about the scoring at last Sunday's shortened Japanese Grand Prix and widespread driver anger, about the deployment of a recovery tractor on track while cars were lapping in the heavy spray.

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

T20 WC PICS: England whip Bangladesh for second win

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Images from the T20 World Cup Super 12s match between Bangladesh and England, in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday.

FIA says Red Bull, Aston Martin breached cost cap procedures

FIA says Red Bull, Aston Martin breached cost cap procedures

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mercedes and Ferrari, Red Bull's main rivals, had both said any breach would bring carry-over benefits for this season and next, and the implications were huge and had to be addressed.

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

FIFA WC: Arab fans supporting each other in solidarity

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Morocco, in second place in their group but tied on 4 points with top team Croatia, play their final game of the group stage against Canada on Thursday.

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

People calling for Qatar WC boycott are hypocrites: Minister

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

After years of pressure from human rights groups, Qatar changed its labour laws to dismantle much of its "kafala" sponsorship system, absolving workers of the need to get the permission of the employer who sponsored their visa in order to change jobs or leave the country.

Delhi Capitals expect Nortje, Warner boost for Lucknow game

Delhi Capitals expect Nortje, Warner boost for Lucknow game

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

South Africa seamer Anrich Nortje and Australia opener David Warner will be available for Delhi Capitals' next match in the Indian Premier League, coach Ricky Ponting said after the team lost to Gujarat Titans on Saturday.

Late drama as Perez storms to pole in Saudi GP

Late drama as Perez storms to pole in Saudi GP

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Sergio Perez stormed to a stunning maiden pole position under the floodlights in a crash-interrupted qualifying session on Saturday

PHOTOS: At UNGA, PM Modi meets Merkel, Conte

PHOTOS: At UNGA, PM Modi meets Merkel, Conte

Rediff.com24 Sep 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a series of bilateral meetings on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) session on Monday, including with German Chancellor Angela Merkel, Italian President Giuseppe Conte and Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Aus upset Denmark to move into last 16

FIFA World Cup PIX: Aus upset Denmark to move into last 16

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Group D match played between Australia and Denmark on Wednesday.

Sri Lanka's Rajapksa retracts decision to retire

Sri Lanka's Rajapksa retracts decision to retire

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

Ten days after announcing his retirement from international cricket, batter Bhanuka Rajapaksa made himself available to play for Sri Lanka "for years to come."

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

'Ronaldo never said he wanted to leave the team'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Portugal play surprise package Morocco in the quarter-finals on Saturday and a visibly frustrated Santos took great pains to explain what happened behind the scenes to put the issue to bed.

1st T20: Holder shines as West Indies crush England

1st T20: Holder shines as West Indies crush England

Rediff.com23 Jan 2022

West Indies made the perfect start to the T20 format in 2022 as they romped to a commanding victory over England

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

FIFA WC: Qatar will look to shut down critics as kick-off arrives

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

Qatar will be the first team since Italy in the second World Cup in 1934 to participate in the finals for the first time as a host without having previously qualified for the tournament.

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Saudi woman drives F1 car on HISTORIC day

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Aseel Al-Hamad declared the start of a new era for Saudi women in motorsport on Sunday as she prepared to drive a Formula One car around the French Grand Prix circuit in front of thousands of fans.

Gambhir's advice to batters on how to play Afridi

Gambhir's advice to batters on how to play Afridi

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Don't look to survive, look to score runs against Shaheen Afridi, says Gautam Gambhir

Renu's strike helps India women down Chinese Taipei

Renu's strike helps India women down Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com14 Oct 2021

The India women's football team continued their spectacular run with a 1-0 victory over Chinese Taipei at the Hamad Town Stadium in Bahrain on Wednesday.

4 Moments That Gave Australia Victory

4 Moments That Gave Australia Victory

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

With Afridi ready to bowl his toe-crushing yorkers, what could go wrong for Pakistan?