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Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Boris Johnson's government rocked by more resignations

Rediff.com6 Jul 2022

After the big blow of losing his chancellor Rishi Sunak and health secretary Sajid Javid in quick succession, a flurry of junior ministerial and government aide resignations hit embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Wednesday as he fought the latest challenge to his leadership.

Liz Truss cancels BBC interview, Sunak camp accuses her of evading scrutiny

Liz Truss cancels BBC interview, Sunak camp accuses her of evading scrutiny

Rediff.com30 Aug 2022

The Cabinet minister pulled out of the interview hours before it was to air on Tuesday evening, with her team saying she could no longer spare the time.

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

'Toolkit' case: Delhi police looks for Mumbai lawyer, Pune engineer

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

A Mumbai lawyer and a Beed engineer joined arrested climate activist Disha Ravi in creating a protest toolkit backing the farmers' agitation with the aim of 'tarnishing the image of India' and collaborated with pro-Khalistani elements, Delhi Police officials said on Monday.

Tokyo Games: What a THROW!

Tokyo Games: What a THROW!

Rediff.com6 Aug 2021

The Joy and Drama of Track and Field at the Olympics.

DCW sends notice to Delhi Police on Disha Ravi's arrest

DCW sends notice to Delhi Police on Disha Ravi's arrest

Rediff.com16 Feb 2021

Taking cognisance of media reports, the panel in a statement, issued on Tuesday, also said that Ravi was produced before a court in Delhi without a lawyer of her choice being present there.

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Will KCR's BRS Make Any Impact In National Politics?

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

Maharashtra is the BRS' first target.

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak holds on to lead ahead of voting

UK PM race: Rishi Sunak holds on to lead ahead of voting

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The first round of ballots will be cast on Wednesday in the race to elect a new Conservative Party leader who will succeed Boris Johnson as United Kingdom Prime Minister, with British Indian former finance minister Rishi Sunak holding on to his lead.

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

EPL PIX: Haaland, Foden hat-tricks as City thrash United

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

Erling Haaland and Phil Foden scored hat-tricks to fire champions Manchester City to a rampant 6-3 thrashing of local rivals Manchester United in the English Premier League on Sunday.

'Unscientific to consider 2 doses as full vaccination'

'Unscientific to consider 2 doses as full vaccination'

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

'If a fourth wave comes it will be a total surprise to me'

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

'A cricketer always makes his own destiny'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

'No one makes someone a cricketer. As a coach, you can only guide them.'

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

As TV host fainted midway through debate, Rishi Sunak rushed to help

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rishi Sunak rushed to the side of a television host after she fainted live on air during a UK prime ministerial election debate, which was cancelled mid-way through.

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss neck and neck after first TV debate

Rediff.com26 Jul 2022

There was no clear winner between former chancellor Rishi Sunak and Foreign Secretary Liz Truss on Tuesday after the UK's prime ministerial candidates went head-to-head in their first television debate as finalists and clashed fiercely on their economic policies and tax plans.

PM Modi hails Under-19 team's 'stellar performance'

PM Modi hails Under-19 team's 'stellar performance'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

"Extremely proud of our young cricketers. Congratulations to the Indian team for winning the ICC U19 World Cup. They have shown great fortitude through the tournament. Their stellar performance at the highest level shows that the future of Indian cricket is in safe and able hands," Modi tweeted on Sunday.

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Neeraj to spearhead 22-member Indian team at World Athletics

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

Jeswin Aldrin, who had already qualified for the championships, however missed the cut.

Ashwin reveals 'landmark moment' of his career

Ashwin reveals 'landmark moment' of his career

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Ashwin posted a video on his official YouTube channel, revisiting the history of The Wanderers

EPL: Cavani salvages point for Man United at Newcastle

EPL: Cavani salvages point for Man United at Newcastle

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

Cavani netted an opportunist 71st-minute equaliser after Allan Saint-Maximin gave the home side a seventh-minute lead with a fine individual effort, side-stepping two markers before he fired past De Gea.

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's World 100m final

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Kerley leads home American sweep of men's world 100m final

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

PICS: Liverpool, Chelsea play out drab draw

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

Images from Saturday's action in the Premier League.

Rishi Sunak closes gap, shows fight for UK PM post is not over

Rishi Sunak closes gap, shows fight for UK PM post is not over

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Former UK chancellor Rishi Sunak is closing the gap to catch up with rival, Foreign Secretary Liz Truss, in the race to 10 Downing Street, with only five points separating the two in a latest poll of the Conservative Party members on Tuesday.

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

'I Was Fortunate To Fight The 1971 War'

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

'The 1971 War was our greatest military victory.' 'It had so many stories of exceptional valour and leadership.'

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

Vijayan-led LDF rides back to power in Kerala with 99 seats

Rediff.com3 May 2021

In a stunning electoral victory, the ruling Communist Party if India (Marxist)-led Left Democratic Front (LDF), rode back to power in Kerala winning 99 of the 140 seats, bucking the over four decade long trend of Communists and Congress-led United Democratic Front coming to power alternatively.

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

Collectors' items: Some of these exotic pets cost Rs 150,000!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2022

White-lipped tamarin is a type of monkey that lives in the Amazon area of Brazil and Bolivia. Prevost's squirrel is a colourful species from the forests in the Thai-Malay Peninsula and nearby islands. Sugar gliders are tiny marsupials - 6.3 to 8.3 inches in length - native to Australia.

Nobody can be forced to get COVID-19 vaccines: SC

Nobody can be forced to get COVID-19 vaccines: SC

Rediff.com2 May 2022

A bench of Justices L Nageswara Rao and B R Gavai said bodily autonomy and integrity are protected under Article 21 of the Constitution.

List of French Open women's singles champions

List of French Open women's singles champions

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Following Iga Swiatek's victory over Coco Gauff in the final, here's a list of French Open women's singles champions:

BEST SPORTS PHOTOS FROM 2021!

BEST SPORTS PHOTOS FROM 2021!

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Here is a compilation of some of the best photos from 2021...

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

India should have settled PoK question during 1971 war: Rajnath

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Monday said that decision on Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) should have been taken during 1971 war between India and the neighbouring country.

CWG: Sen sails into semis; Sindhu, Srikanth in last four

CWG: Sen sails into semis; Sindhu, Srikanth in last four

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Lakshya Sen recorded another comfortable win but double Olympic medallist P V Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth had to work hard to enter the semi-finals

Covid 3rd wave has ended, no chance of 4th wave, unless...: Expert

Covid 3rd wave has ended, no chance of 4th wave, unless...: Expert

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Noting that the third wave of Covid-19 has ended in India, eminent virologist Dr T Jacob John said he is "fairly confident" that no fourth wave will occur in the country unless an unexpected variant that behaves differently comes up.

Omicron, Delta 2 pandemics going on parallelly: Virologist

Omicron, Delta 2 pandemics going on parallelly: Virologist

Rediff.com16 Jan 2022

Omicron is a 'deviant' from the COVID-19 pandemic progression script and so it must be postulated that two pandemics are going on side by side, one by the Delta and close relatives and the other by the latest variant of concern, said noted virologist Dr T Jacob John.

As Covid ebbs, 70 die of mystery fever in western UP, Firozabad worst hit

As Covid ebbs, 70 die of mystery fever in western UP, Firozabad worst hit

Rediff.com1 Sep 2021

Firozabad has been the worst hit district, with nearly 50 casualties. It has also gripped Agra, Mathura, Mainpuri, Etawah and Kasganj in the past few days.

India Beat England for Record Under-19 WC Title

India Beat England for Record Under-19 WC Title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

Images from the ICC Under-19 World Cup final.

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

China's Su Bingtian became the first Asian man to reach the Olympic 100 metres final for 89 years on Sunday, scorching to an Asian record of 9.83 in his semi-final, but pre-race favourite Trayvon Bromell failed to make it.

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

India finish in top four as shuttlers, paddlers add to medal haul

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

India thus finished a fantastic badminton campaign with three gold, one silver and two bronze.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

CWG 2022: How India fared on Sunday, August 7

Rediff.com8 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performances on Sunday, August 7, Day 10 of the Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Coming Soon, New Ways To Vaccinate

Coming Soon, New Ways To Vaccinate

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

'Just put a patch on your arm and the vaccine can be absorbed by the body.'

Nasal vaccine booster dose may be used with Covaxin

Nasal vaccine booster dose may be used with Covaxin

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

A nasal vaccine, one expert said, is a "fantastic idea" for two reasons -- one, it can potentially create sterile immunity, and two, it is easy to administer and thus scalable.

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

The Films that IMPRESSED Shoojit Sircar

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

Shoojit Sircar picks two Oscar-winning, slice-of-life films which say a lot with the minimum of fuss.

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Geetanjali Shree first Hindi writer to win International Booker Prize

Rediff.com27 May 2022

At a ceremony in London on Thursday, the New Delhi-based writer said she was 'completely overwhelmed' with the 'bolt from the blue' as she accepted her prize, worth GBP 50,000 and shared with the book's English translator, Daisy Rockwell.

Stalin comes into his own in a year, national role next?

Stalin comes into his own in a year, national role next?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2022

The Tamil Nadu government saw an increase in foreign direct investment by 41.5 per cent during the April-December period.

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

CWG: Anas included in men's 4x400m relay team

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Delhi High Court clears Indian judoka Jasleen to compete at CWG