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India colts to face European clubs as preparation for U-17 football WC

India colts to face European clubs as preparation for U-17 football WC

Rediff.com17 Apr 2017

After taking on Vitoria de Setubal at Troia, the team will cross swords against leading Portuguese club sides Belenenses, Benfica, Estoril and Sporting Club Portugal.

Miller ready to take up responsibility for new look SA

Miller ready to take up responsibility for new look SA

Rediff.com14 Sep 2019

Miller is happy with the way De Kock is progressing as a leader and wants to lend all the support that he needs at the start of his new journey.

Dare to dream? Young England show pedigree on World Cup stage

Dare to dream? Young England show pedigree on World Cup stage

Rediff.com24 Jun 2018

Gareth Southgate's England team has started a new chapter, and rekindled genuine hope.

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Must Read! Dhumketu's superb story, The Post Office

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

'Is this man crazy?' the postmaster asked. 'Yes, who? Ali, na? Yes, saheb. Five years have passed and, no matter the weather, he comes to collect a letter. It's very rare for him to receive a letter,' the clerk replied.

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Captain among 3 killed in attack on army camp in Kashmir

Rediff.com27 Apr 2017

The incident took place at Panjgaon at Chowkibal when terorists, suspected to be of terror outfit Jaish-e-Mohammad stormed the battalion camp which is in-charge of road opening duties on the crucial roads in this area.

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Anti-CAA stir: Clashes erupt in UP's Rampur; 1 dead

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Around 400 to 500 people gathered near the city Eidgah to protest against the amended Citizenship Act amid a bandh call, he said.

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

13 killed, 200 injured as NE Delhi continues to burn over CAA

Rediff.com26 Feb 2020

A Delhi Police head constable, Ratan Lal, was among the nine killed in the violence that erupted on Monday over the amended citizenship law.

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

The existing building is a British-era building, designed by Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker who were responsible for planning and construction of New Delhi.

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

'Modi is the political product of the Ayodhya agitation'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

'Although Narendra Modi had no direct participation in the Ayodhya agitation, he would not have been in the dominant position he is now had it not been for the Ram Janambhoomi agitation.'

15 dead in UP violence; Kanpur erupts again over citizenship law

15 dead in UP violence; Kanpur erupts again over citizenship law

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

Over 260 policemen were also injured, of whom 57 received gunshot wounds, IG (Law and Order) Praveen Kumar said on Saturday.

Bihar: 2 killed, over a dozen injured in police firing

Bihar: 2 killed, over a dozen injured in police firing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2012

Two people were killed and over a dozen injured in police firing in Bihar's Madhubani district on Friday afternoon during a clash with an angry mob that pelted stones at policeman, and torched the collectorate and a police station and several vehicles.

'Reform, Perform and Transform': Highlights from PM's I-Day speech

'Reform, Perform and Transform': Highlights from PM's I-Day speech

Rediff.com15 Aug 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation from the ramparts of Red Fort in New Delhi as India celebrates the 72nd Independence Day. This is Modi's fifth and final address as PM in the current tenure. During his speech, Modi reflected on the achievements of the National Democratic Alliance government and presented a report card of his four-year tenure. Here are the main takeaways from his address:

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Barty beats Pliskova to win maiden Miami Open title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2019

Barty said the key to the match was extending rallies on the warm day in Southern Florida.

Post border clashes, China says troops committed to peace

Post border clashes, China says troops committed to peace

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Answering questions on the clashes near Naku La Pass in the Sikkim sector which resulted in injuries to both sides, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said that the most pressing issue for the world at present is the fight against the coronavirus.

ICC seeks evidence to assist corruption probe

ICC seeks evidence to assist corruption probe

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The International Cricket Council asked Al Jazeera to share evidence that would help the governing body further investigate corruption in the sport after the news organisation aired a documentary on the matter last weekend.

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

How the violence was unleashed at Delhi's Ramjas college

Rediff.com23 Feb 2017

'At Ramjas too, slogans for Kashmir's azaadi were heard. We won't let DU become JNU.'

95% of J&K youth want to serve the nation: BSF exam topper

95% of J&K youth want to serve the nation: BSF exam topper

Rediff.com28 Sep 2016

He admitted that the situation in the valley is grim, but asserted that positive mindset of youth there will pave the way for peace.

PIX: Man City end Liverpool's unbeaten run

PIX: Man City end Liverpool's unbeaten run

Rediff.com4 Jan 2019

Leroy Sane struck the winner as Manchester City beat Liverpool 2-1 in a gripping English Premier League clash.

Haley cleared of wrongdoing by ethics panel

Haley cleared of wrongdoing by ethics panel

Rediff.com30 Jun 2012

Soon after the panel cleared her of wrongdoing giving her a major political victory last evening, Haley wrote on her Facebook page: "It's My Life.... Bon Jovi. Great song! 'You better stand tall. When they're calling you out. Don't bend, don't break. Baby, don't back down'".

LeT militant killed in Kashmir encounter

LeT militant killed in Kashmir encounter

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

A Lashkar-e-Tayiba militant was killed in an encounter with security forces in north Kashmir's Bandipora district, the police said on Friday.

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

In I-Day address, PM announces plans for environment

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Addressing the nation on Independence Day, the prime minister also spoke on renewable energy and the need to maintain a balance between development and the environment. Referring to the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched in January 2019, Modi said, "A special campaign is being worked out to reduce pollution in 100 selected cities with a holistic approach."

Jharkhand: Mob beats up man on suspicion of cow slaughter

Jharkhand: Mob beats up man on suspicion of cow slaughter

Rediff.com28 Jun 2017

A carcass of the animal was found near the man's house.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Won't die until rights of my people are restored: Farooq Abdullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2020

'I am not afraid of BJP. I am not armed with lathi or stone, let them come to me and reply to my questions which they will not'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

'I gave Suvendu my blessings when he joined BJP'

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

'The TMC has become a private limited company.'

Kashmiris helping terrorists are 'anti-nationals': Army Chief

Kashmiris helping terrorists are 'anti-nationals': Army Chief

Rediff.com16 Feb 2017

The stern message from Rawat came a day after three soldiers faced heavy stone-pelting at Parray Mohalla of Bandipore in north Kashmir when they were about to launch an operation against terrorists holed up there.

Protests erupt after 8-yr-old allegedly sexually harassed in Bengaluru

Protests erupt after 8-yr-old allegedly sexually harassed in Bengaluru

Rediff.com7 Jan 2015

Alleging that a teacher had sexually assaulted a minor girl, angry protesters converged outside a school in Bengaluru to demand that he be handed over to them and indulged in violence when police tried to whisk him away.

Protests rock J-K over Ramban killings, 40 hurt

Protests rock J-K over Ramban killings, 40 hurt

Rediff.com19 Jul 2013

Protests against the killing of four people in firing by Border Security Force personnel erupted across Jammu and Kashmir on Friday during which 40 people including 19 security personnel were injured in clashes, stone-pelting and cane-charge.

'The separatists have to be made irrelevant'

'The separatists have to be made irrelevant'

Rediff.com20 Jun 2017

'That cannot be done till they roam around free, get money from Pakistan and seek attention.' 'The cycle of violence was very cleverly generated.' 'During night patrolling when it was discovered that dumper trucks were unloading heaps of stones in various places, it was the first indicator that there would be trouble.' 'Wherever stones were dumped, the stones were taken by the police to construction sites.' 'It was a laborious task, but we did it rigorously.' 'We had to use some smart tactics and soft skills to defeat the cycle of violence.''

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

PIX: Ireland skittled for 38 as England shatter dream

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Ireland's dream of pulling off one of the biggest shocks in the history of Test cricket by beating England at Lord's were shattered as they collapsed to 38 all out to lose by 143 runs.

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

PICS: India vs England, 2nd Test, Day 3

Rediff.com15 Feb 2021

Images from Day 3 of the second Test between India and England, at the M A Chidambaram stadium, in Chennai.

Tendulkar on how Indian pacers can get the better of Smith

Tendulkar on how Indian pacers can get the better of Smith

Rediff.com24 Nov 2020

Steve Smith's unconventional technique will warrant a slightly wider line from Indian bowlers, the iconic Sachin Tendulkar said, urging the pacers to target the 'fifth stump' to blunt the redoubtable batsman during the upcoming series in Australia.

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Nehru's vision for India was unique

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

'No other leader in our history, or that of our neighbours, has been able to produce anything of the quality that Nehru did,' says Aakar Patel.

Sri Lanka condemn England to heaviest ODI defeat

Sri Lanka condemn England to heaviest ODI defeat

Rediff.com23 Oct 2018

Sri Lanka's top-order batsmen put up a solid display and were ably aided by their bowlers to help their side thump England by 219 runs for the touring side's worst one-day international loss by runs.

BJP leader, brother shot dead in J-K's Kishtwar

BJP leader, brother shot dead in J-K's Kishtwar

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Immediately after the attack, people started assembling outside the residence of Parihar and refused entry of senior police officers, who were even manhandled.

Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims

Trump visits Pittsburgh synagogue, meets widow of one of the shooting victims

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

At the synagogue, the US President met with Rabbi Myers. While inside the synagogue, the first couple lit candles in honour of each of those killed.

J-K Guv talks 'threat of transfer' after row over his remarks

J-K Guv talks 'threat of transfer' after row over his remarks

Rediff.com28 Nov 2018

Malik at another event on Saturday had said had he "looked to Delhi", he would have had to install a government led by Sajad Lone.

Hyd encounter: T'gana HC orders 2nd autopsy of slain accused

Hyd encounter: T'gana HC orders 2nd autopsy of slain accused

Rediff.com21 Dec 2019

The first post mortem was conducted on December 6, the day they were killed, in a state-run hospital in Mahabubnagar from where the bodies were subsequently shifted to Gandhi Hospital in Hyderabad.

'Kashmiris are going nowhere'

'Kashmiris are going nowhere'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2017

'Their redemption is here. Definitely not in Pakistan.' 'They know if they step 20 steps on the other side of the Line of Control they will never return.' 'They will be ill treated.'

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

FA Cup: Aguero sends City through, Norwich knock out Spurs

Rediff.com5 Mar 2020

Manchester City to beat second-tier Sheffield Wednesday 1-0 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals but Jose Mourinho's problems piled up as his Tottenham Hotspur side were bundled out in a penalty shootout by Norwich City.