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Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Modi Or Manmohan? Who Travelled More?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

While Narendra Modi spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor -- 275 days versus Dr Singh's 306 - he has travelled more widely than any other Indian PM.

Pakistan Cricketers Pray For Pant

Pakistan Cricketers Pray For Pant

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Pakistan's cricketers sent in their prayers and good wishes for Rishabh Pant, who suffered multiple injuries in a major crash on Friday.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

New party linked to 26/11 attack mastermind Hafiz Saeed to contest Pak polls

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

India has also taken note of reports of Saeed's son Talha contesting elections in Pakistan and said the "mainstreaming" of radical terror outfits in the neighbouring country is nothing new and that it has been part of its State policy for a long time.

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

ODI World Cup: Kohli, Babar in Sthalekar's first five for dream XI

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Two-time World Cup winner and ICC Hall of Famer Lisa Sthalekar has revealed the first five players she would select if choosing a dream ODI XI with the World Cup 2023 just a month away.

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

'Securing release of ex navy men will be tough'

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

'Instead of shouting at cricket matches, why don't we raise our voices for the release of the Indian Navy veterans in Qatar?'

World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga turns in career-best figures!

World Cup Qualifiers: Hasaranga turns in career-best figures!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Leg-spinner Wanindu Hasaranga took a career-best 6/24 as Sri Lanka opened their ICC World Cup Qualifier group league campaign with a crushing 175-run victory over minnows United Arab Emirates

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Now, Saudi Arabia in race for Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

Saudi Arabia has submitted a bid for British soccer club Manchester United PLC ahead of Friday's deadline, the Telegraph reported on Thursday.

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Qatar's Sheikh Jassim submits final bid for Manchester United

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

In addition to offering a figure to buy the English Premier League soccer club, Sheikh Jassim's proposal also includes a plan for a further significant amount of additional capital and infrastructure investment, the source told Reuters, requesting anonymity because the matter is confidential.

The 5 Batters Who Will Rule the ICC World Cup

The 5 Batters Who Will Rule the ICC World Cup

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

From England's fiery all-rounder Ben Stokes to India's rising star Shubman Gill, and the ever-reliable Babar Azam from Pakistan, these cricketing maestros are ready to redefine the game.

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

It's Bubbly Time For the Aussies!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Scenes from the post triumph celebrations after Australia won its first T20 World Cup championship at the Dubai international cricket stadium on Sunday.

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Asia Cup: Sri Lanka, Bangladesh eye winning start

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will be eager to shake off modest ODI form and spate of injuries to key players as they seek to start their Asia Cup campaign on a winning note when they face each other in Pallekele on Thursday.

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Need to improve, but not much to complain about: Stimac

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Indian football team head coach Igor Stimac has expressed his displeasure over his wards losing possession of the ball at crucial junctures of a game.

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Meet the ICC 'Player of the Month'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Hasaranga, Gardner win ICC 'Player of the Month' award

Israel, Hamas reach deal on 4-day ceasefire, hostage release

Israel, Hamas reach deal on 4-day ceasefire, hostage release

Rediff.com22 Nov 2023

According to the Qatar government, the agreement includes the release of 50 civilian women and children hostages currently held in the Gaza Strip in exchange for the release of a number of Palestinian women and children detained in Israeli prisons, the number of those released will be increased in later stages of implementing the agreement.

'Can Pak beat India 3-0 in Asia Cup?

'Can Pak beat India 3-0 in Asia Cup?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

India and Pakistan will play at least two games in the Asia Cup, and possibly a third if they feature in the final.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or AFG?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? IND or AFG?

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Game 21 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see India take on Afghanistan at the Sheikh Zayed stadium in Abu Dhabi beginning 1930 IST.

'If Kohli had continued as captain, India would've been ready for the World Cup'

'If Kohli had continued as captain, India would've been ready for the World Cup'

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif believes that Asian teams including Pakistan and India will find it tough to match the power hitting skills of other teams in the upcoming ODI World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Who will win? WI or BAN?

T20 World Cup: Who will win? WI or BAN?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

Game 11 of the Super 12 competition in the T20 World Cup will see West Indies take on Bangladesh at the Sharjah cricket stadium beginning 1530 IST.

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Lloris feels proud of what club-mate Kane has achieved

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Lloris and Kane will be back in action for Tottenham against Brentford on Dec. 26 when the Premier League swings back into action after its winter shutdown for the World Cup.

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view.

FIFA WC: Qatar scraps pre-arrival COVID test for fans

FIFA WC: Qatar scraps pre-arrival COVID test for fans

Rediff.com26 Oct 2022

Qatar is expecting an unprecedented 1.2 million visitors during the Nov. 20-Dec. 18 tournament.

Australia recall Stoinis, Richardson, Agar for England T20Is

Australia recall Stoinis, Richardson, Agar for England T20Is

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Australia has recalled all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, along with paceman Kane Richardson and spinner Ashton Agar, for the T20 series against England in the lead-up to the World Cup.

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Another death reported at FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

Security guard at Qatar World Cup stadium dies after fall.

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Modi conferred with France's highest award Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

The Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour given by France is another in a series of top international awards and honours bestowed by various countries on Prime Minister Modi.

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Social media abuzz with support and praise for Morocco

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Retired Ivorian player and Chelsea legend Didier Drogba: "They did it!!!! Well done Morocco for this feat. Long live Africa."

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The sources requested anonymity because the matter is confidential. Representatives for Manchester United and Sheikh Jassim did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

'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.'

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.

Now, Bahrain agrees to normalise relations with Israel

Now, Bahrain agrees to normalise relations with Israel

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

For decades, most Arab states have boycotted Israel, insisting they would only establish ties after the Palestinian dispute was settled.

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.

Ten Hag had no choice but to let Ronaldo go

Ten Hag had no choice but to let Ronaldo go

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Prior to the interview with TalkTV, Ten Hag had said on multiple occasions that Ronaldo was a part of his plans for the campaign, with the Dutchman reiterating that he had wanted the forward to stay at United.

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.

Huge interest from India for Qatar World Cup tickets

Huge interest from India for Qatar World Cup tickets

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Fans have bought 804,186 tickets for matches at the World Cup in Qatar

PIX: Sindhu trounces Bing Jiao for Olympics bronze

PIX: Sindhu trounces Bing Jiao for Olympics bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

Indian badminton star Pusarla V Sindhu won badminton's women's bronze at the Tokyo Olympics, beating China's He Bing Jao 21-13, 21-15 in third-place play-off on Sunday.

'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.'

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.

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

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.

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.