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England's Sam Curran tests negative for COVID-19

England's Sam Curran tests negative for COVID-19

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

England all-rounder Sam Curran can resume training ahead of next week's first Test against West Indies after testing negative for COVID-19, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Friday. Curran was self-isolating in his room at the Ageas Bowl in Southampton after feeling unwell and undergoing a test.

In final speech as VP Naidu deplores 'freebie culture'

In final speech as VP Naidu deplores 'freebie culture'

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

The remarks by Naidu in his last address as the country's Vice President came even as Telangana's ruling Telangana Rashtra Samithi RS said the welfare of poorer sections of society is not a freebie and that welfare measures taken by governments should continue.

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

MLB's first woman general manager gets Obama, Clinton praise

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

Overseeing all aspects of the Marlins operation from budgets to player contracts, Ng joins a rebuilding team that were one of MLB's biggest surprise stories this year as they made the playoffs for the first time since 2003.

Congress reforms: Sonia to form advisory group

Congress reforms: Sonia to form advisory group

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The Congress president also announced that a compact task force will be set up to drive the process of internal reforms that are essential.

SC likely to set up a body to look into 'serious issue' of freebies

SC likely to set up a body to look into 'serious issue' of freebies

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked stakeholders like the Centre, Niti Aayog, Finance Commission and the Reserve Bank of India, to brainstorm on the 'serious' issue of freebies announced during elections and put forth 'constructive suggestions' to tackle it, saying no political party will oppose such handouts or like to debate it in Parliament.

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Sri Lanka: 'Political stability must be restored'

Rediff.com7 May 2022

'For the common man, the economic conditions are not going to get better.'

Ronaldo, Pogba snub sponsors at Euro 2020

Ronaldo, Pogba snub sponsors at Euro 2020

Rediff.com17 Jun 2021

Ronaldo moved Coca Cola bottles aside as he sat down to speak to the media on the eve of Tuesday's Group F opener against Hungary in Budapest.

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Afghan PM assures 'full protection' of returning ex-officials

Rediff.com9 Sep 2021

"We appeal to the officials of past governments to return to their country as we will give them full protection of their lives. We are faced with the huge task of rebuilding and reconstruction of war-ravaged Afghanistan," he said.

Inspiring moments from the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games

Inspiring moments from the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games

Rediff.com20 Mar 2018

Inspiring moments from the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympic Winter Games

Free Yogi to play 24 hrs with his calves: RLD chief at poll rally

Free Yogi to play 24 hrs with his calves: RLD chief at poll rally

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Slamming the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state for the recent leak of a government competitive examination question paper and subsequent cancellation of the test, Chaudhary said because of such incidents youngsters are not getting appointments, and they have to migrate and work in other places.

Taliban strengthen control around Kabul airport: Pentagon

Taliban strengthen control around Kabul airport: Pentagon

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

The Hamid Karzai International Airport is the only access point for the international community to reach out to people in Afghanistan, a land locked country.

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Biden announces ban on Russian oil and gas imports

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

The President said he made the decision in consultation with European allies but added they may not be in a position to join the US in banning Russian energy imports.

Mamata reached out to Sonia for alliance in Goa, says TMC

Mamata reached out to Sonia for alliance in Goa, says TMC

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

The Congress, which is not very keen on having an alliance with the TMC, called it 'an untrustworthy ally', which is trying to grow at its expense.

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

The Dangerous Ploy of Poll Freebies

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The culture of freebies burdens coming generations with the huge bill for the flagrant abuse of power by preceding governments, points out Virendra Kapoor.

Messi misses training again with thigh injury

Messi misses training again with thigh injury

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

Barcelona captain Lionel Messi sat out Friday's training session as he has a small thigh strain, the Spanish champions said. Barca returned to full training on Monday for the first time in three months ahead of the Spanish season re-starting on June 11 after being halted since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

'We have a term, 'Pakistanisation' of Ukraine''

Rediff.com12 May 2022

'Transformation of Ukraine into some kind of permanent strategic challenger, which Russia would have to contain and deter, spend a significant part of political and strategic resources on it.'

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Ukraine's President speaks with Modi, seeks political support

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

President Zelenskyy's telephonic conversation with Prime Minister Modi came hours after India abstained on a UN Security Council resolution by the United States that 'deplores in the strongest terms' Russia's 'aggression' against Ukraine.

Ozil moves from Arsenal to Fenerbahce

Ozil moves from Arsenal to Fenerbahce

Rediff.com24 Jan 2021

The 32-year-old World Cup-winner, who was among the highest-paid players at the London club, has not played since March.

PIX: Fireworks light up Washington to conclude Biden inauguration

PIX: Fireworks light up Washington to conclude Biden inauguration

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

Biden and first lady Jill Biden watched the end of the day's events from a balcony in the White House on Wednesday night.

PIX: Totti meets girl who woke from coma after his message

PIX: Totti meets girl who woke from coma after his message

Rediff.com29 Sep 2020

Ilenia Matilli, 19, has been in hospital since December, after a car crash which killed her best friend. In her gradual awakening from a coma, a video message of support from former AS Roma great Francesco Totti played a part.

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Pak's new PM quietly exchanges letters with Putin to 'strengthen ties'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Pakistan's new Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Russian President Vladimir Putin have quietly exchanged letters to strengthen bilateral relations, a media report said on Sunday, amidst allegations by Imran Khan that his maiden visit to Moscow, much against Washington's wishes, led to his ouster.

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

On the ruins of Mosul, Pope says hope more powerful than hatred

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

Standing amid the rubble left by the now defeated Islamic State terrorists in Iraq, Pope Francis on Sunday said that hope is 'more powerful than hatred and peace more powerful than war'.

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

What if LTTE's Prabhakaran were alive...

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

The Indian authorities have to reconfirm that Prabhakaran is dead. It may require seeking assistance from Interpol and also involve the re-opening of the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, and more so, the investigations, formally or otherwise, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Byju's, Google team up to offer 'learning solution' for schools

Rediff.com2 Jun 2021

Education technology firm Byju's on Wednesday announced a partnership with tech giant Google to offer a 'learning solution' for schools. With this, the simplicity, flexibility and security of Google Workspace for Education and Byju's content pedagogy come together on the 'Vidyartha' platform to aid effective learning at school, according to a statement. This integration of Google Workspace for Education with Byju's would offer a collaborative and personalised digital platform for classroom organisation, available for free to participating educational institutions, the statement added.

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Time For India to Lend Sri Lanka A Helping Hand

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

New Delhi has a chance to rid itself of its image as the bully in the subcontinent by helping a neighbour tackle problems that India, for once, has no role in creating. It should grab the opportunity with both hands, suggests Aditi Phadnis.

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

2 dead, 15 remain trapped mid-air in Jh'khand ropeway mishap

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

Dramatic visuals showed fidgety people inside the cable cars that hung in air against the backdrop of a rocky hill cliff that overlooked a densely-forested valley.

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

'Imran has divided the Pakistan army'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'Many senior officers are unhappy with him, but many lower level officers are still supportive.' 'This is also not something that has happened for a long time. So this is certainly a milestone.'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

'Peace of mind toh nahin hai ji'

Rediff.com28 Feb 2022

'It makes no sense at all to leave because I have my whole family with me.' 'My wife and children are citizens here.'

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Pope remembers fellow Argentine Diego affectionately

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

Pope Francis is a lifelong fan of the Buenos Aires San Lorenzo soccer team.

Navy deploys 9 warships to bring oxygen from abroad

Navy deploys 9 warships to bring oxygen from abroad

Rediff.com5 May 2021

Intensifying its efforts, the Indian Navy has deployed nine warships to bring liquid oxygen and other medical supplies from several countries in Persian Gulf and south-east Asia as hospitals across India continued to reel under acute shortage of the life-saving gas following a massive surge in COVID-19 cases.

Covid-19: UP govt announces weekend lockdown to cover Mondays too

Covid-19: UP govt announces weekend lockdown to cover Mondays too

Rediff.com29 Apr 2021

Amid a surge in coronavirus cases, the Uttar Pradesh government Thursday decided to increase the duration of weekend lockdown by 24 hours, announcing that it will now cover Mondays too.

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Netas who took the Covid jab today

Rediff.com2 Mar 2021

A day after India opened up vaccination for those over 60 years and within the age bracket of 45 to 59 years with specified co-morbidities, more politicians took the vaccine jabs on Tuesday, including Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, who, along with his wife, took the first dose of indigenously developed Covaxin at the Delhi Heart and Lung Institute.

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Explosion at major global port in Dubai causes huge fire

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

The blast occurred in the container aboard the vessel, preparing to dock away from the Jebel Ali Port's main shipping line at around midnight.

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Congress hits the streets across India against Rahul Gandhi's grilling

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Congress leaders and workers took to the streets on Monday in Delhi and various state capitals as Rahul Gandhi appeared before the Enforcement Directorate in New Delhi for questioning in the National Herald case, with the opposition party accusing the Modi government of 'trampling on democracy'.

US military presence in Afghanistan ends: Biden

US military presence in Afghanistan ends: Biden

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

"Now, our 20-year military presence in Afghanistan has ended," he said, thanking armed forces for their execution of the dangerous retrograde from Afghanistan as scheduled -- in the early hours of Tuesday (August 31) -- with no further loss of American lives.

Football without fans? I'd rather not play, says Bologna's Mihajlovic

Football without fans? I'd rather not play, says Bologna's Mihajlovic

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Fans have been banned from stadiums because of the COVID-19 pandemic although sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said on Friday that they could be allowed back in September depending on the public health situation.

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

Covid has peaked, says British PM, does away with face mask, curbs

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday announced his government's decision to lift all the additional restrictions imposed to contain the spread of Omicron, including the mandatory wearing of face masks anywhere, from next Thursday after analysis showed that the new variant of Covid-19 has now most likely peaked in the country.

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

PIX: Tyson fights to draw with Jones Jr. in exhibition

Rediff.com29 Nov 2020

Mike Tyson showed age has not robbed him of his power as the former heavyweight champion, in his long-awaited return to the ring, dominated Roy Jones Jr. in an exhibition fight on Saturday in Los Angeles that was surprisingly ruled a draw.

12 nations including India won't recognise Taliban govt

12 nations including India won't recognise Taliban govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Representatives from the United States and Qatar, the UN, China, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, the United Kingdom, the EU, Germany, India, Norway, Tajikistan, Turkey and Turkmenistan joined a regional conclave on Thursday to discuss ways to contain the escalating security situation in Afghanistan.

Belarusian sprinter reaches Poland after defying order home

Belarusian sprinter reaches Poland after defying order home

Rediff.com5 Aug 2021

Poland, which has long been critical of Lukashenko and harboured many activists from Belarus, has granted her and her husband humanitarian visas.