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F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

F1 aims to rev up in May after Bahrain, Vietnam GP postponed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2020

Formula One plans to start its coronavirus-ravaged season in May after cancelling this weekend's opener in Australia on Friday and postponing the next three races in Bahrain, Vietnam and China. Confusingly, while Formula One said in a statement it expected to begin the championship in Europe at the end of May, the governing FIA's statement referred to May 1. Both may prove optimistic as the virus spreads across the continent.

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

US Supreme Court upholds key Obamacare tax subsidies

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Shares of hospital operators, health services providers and insurers rallied broadly

Djokovic eyes New York redemption after elbow misery

Djokovic eyes New York redemption after elbow misery

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Novak Djokovic sat out last year's U.S. Open to rest an elbow injury that eventually required surgery, but that pain and frustration felt like a distant memory on Friday when the Serb completed his march to the New York final with authority.

HC reserves order on petition against Vadra-DLF nexus

HC reserves order on petition against Vadra-DLF nexus

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Lucknow bench of the Allahabad high court on Thursday reserved its order on the maintainability of a writ petition filed by a local activist -- seeking a probe into allegations of irregularities against Robert Vadra relating to his land transactions with real estate major DLF in Haryana.

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Argentina, Dutch qualify for 2022 FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Mbappe and Benzema inspire France to 2-0 win against Finland

Soccer Extras: Sanchez arrives in Milan ahead of expected Inter loan

Soccer Extras: Sanchez arrives in Milan ahead of expected Inter loan

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Transfer dehumanising: IAS who probed Vadra deal

Transfer dehumanising: IAS who probed Vadra deal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday questioned the transfer of a senior Haryana IAS officer, alleging that he was shunted out because he ordered a probe into the land deal allegedly involving Robert Vadra and realty major DLF. A 1991-batch officer, Ashok Khemka, director-general of land consolidation and land records-cum-inspector general of registration in Haryana, was transferred out of the post within three months of assuming charge.

What nexus? 350-acre Gurgaon deal was clean: DLF

What nexus? 350-acre Gurgaon deal was clean: DLF

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Realty major DLF has rejected allegations made by activist Arvind Kerijwal of a nexus with Robert Vadra and the Haryana government and said that it enjoyed no special favours with the state government.

Kejriwal attacks BJP leader Shanta Kumar

Kejriwal attacks BJP leader Shanta Kumar

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Monday attacked Bharatiya Janata Party leader Shanta Kumar for asking them to include Priyanka Vadra's property in their fight on DLF-Robert Vadra issue, saying the party-led Himachal Pradesh government has the details and it should make the details public.

Chidambaram rules out probe into Vadra-DLF business deals

Chidambaram rules out probe into Vadra-DLF business deals

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Ruling out any probe into business dealings between Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the government cannot look into private transactions unless there are specific allegations of corruption.

Chidambaram rules out probe into Vadra-DLF deals

Chidambaram rules out probe into Vadra-DLF deals

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Ruling out any probe into business dealings between Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF, Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Monday said the government cannot look into private transactions unless there are specific allegations of corruption.

DLF clarifications 'half truths and lies': Kejriwal

DLF clarifications 'half truths and lies': Kejriwal

Rediff.com7 Oct 2012

Activist Arvind Kejriwal on Sunday described the clarifications of realty major DLF on his allegations that Robert Vadra was given property at throw away prices for government favours as "half truths and lies".

Cong backs Vadra, calls Kejirwal's tactics blackmail

Cong backs Vadra, calls Kejirwal's tactics blackmail

Rediff.com5 Oct 2012

Congress on Friday backed to the hilt Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, in the wake of an allegation by civil society activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan that he was hugely favoured by realty major DLF.

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Buzz: Ganguly gets CA praise for 'ODI Super Series' idea

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

Ganguly had said India will lock horns with England, Australia and one other top cricketing side in an annual ODI series starting 2021.

Pre-season testing: Hamilton top as Vettel calls off sick

Pre-season testing: Hamilton top as Vettel calls off sick

Rediff.com20 Feb 2020

Lewis Hamilton did 94 laps of Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya on the soft C2 compound in a sunny afternoon session

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Is it PMO or bailout office: BJP on Vadra clean chit

Rediff.com29 Nov 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday hit out at the Prime Minister's Office for giving a clean chit to Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra in the land deals with realty major DLF in Haryana and sought to know how it arrived at this conclusion without conducting any probe. "Is it the Prime Minister's Office or a bailout office? We say this with full responsibility," BJP chief spokesperson Ravi Shankar Prasad said.

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Trump's new immigration policy will benefit Indians

Rediff.com17 May 2019

The immigration reform proposals significantly increase the quota for skilled workers from existing nearly 12 per cent to 57 per cent.

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

India has potential for very rapid growth: Bill Gates

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Bill Gates specifically complimented India's Aadhaar identity system and the country's performance in the financial services and pharma sectors.

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Davos Special: 10 inspiring life advice quotes from global leaders

Rediff.com23 Jan 2018

This is what makes the World Economic Forum's annual summit special.

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

How the British schemed to give Kashmir to Pakistan

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

'Once accession to Pakistan appeared unlikely, the British instituted Operations Gulmarg and Datta Khel respectively to foil possible accession to India.'

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Indian Wells: Federer, Nadal stay on course for desert showdown

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Both won in style on Sunday, with Spanish fifth seed Nadal pouncing on Guido Pella's serve to break the Argentine five times en route to a 6-3, 6-2 victory in sizzling afternoon heat on the stadium hard court.

Top Haryana officers spar over Vadra-DLF land deal

Top Haryana officers spar over Vadra-DLF land deal

Rediff.com18 Oct 2012

Two top Haryana officers on Thursday sparred over cancellation of Robert Vadra-DLF land deal, with the Town and Country Planning head T C Gupta claiming there were "factual inaccuracies" in the orders by Ashok Khemka who stood by his decision and said the aggrieved parties were free to move court.

On last day, shunted IAS officer cancels Vadra-DLF deal

On last day, shunted IAS officer cancels Vadra-DLF deal

Rediff.com16 Oct 2012

The controversy over land deals involving Robert Vadra has taken a new turn with senior Haryana Indian Administrative Service officer Ashok Khemka cancelling the sale of over three acre land to realty major DLF after he was shunted out from his post.

Don't forget FDI in din amid other issues: JD-U

Don't forget FDI in din amid other issues: JD-U

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Against the backdrop of charges against Congress chief Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law Robert Vadra and realty major DLF, the Janata Dal-United on Thursday said the key issue of Foreign Direct Investment in multi-brand retail should not be forgotten in the din over other issues and suspected that those involved in coal and 2G scams may be trying to divert attention.

Kejriwal alleges Haryana govt-DLF nexus to favour Vadra

Kejriwal alleges Haryana govt-DLF nexus to favour Vadra

Rediff.com9 Oct 2012

Arvind Kejriwal had earlier indicated that he will give more information on Tuesday on allegations of favours granted to the Congress president Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law.

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

US Open PIX: Djokovic, Zverev romp into third round

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Images from Day 4 of the 2021 US Open in New York on Thursday.

Attack on Vadra a well-planned conspiracy: Cong

Attack on Vadra a well-planned conspiracy: Cong

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

"The attack (by Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan), which was made under a well-planned conspiracy was not on an individual but on Congress and its leadership. It was alleged that the blackmoney of Congress was invested in it. If such an allegation is made, a clarification will certainly come from Congress," party spokesperson Rashid Alvi told media persons.

Cong defends Vadra, dismisses demand for probe

Cong defends Vadra, dismisses demand for probe

Rediff.com6 Oct 2012

Congress has rejected demands for a probe against Robert Vadra, Sonia Gandhi's son-in-law, in the wake of allegation by civil society activists Arvind Kejriwal and Prashant Bhushan that he was favoured by realty major DLF.

Kohli will do something special: Sachin

Kohli will do something special: Sachin

Rediff.com28 May 2019

'If we focus on doing the basics well and give our best in whatever we do, then we have a good chance of going through the semis.' 'After that, we need just two good days to win the World Cup.'

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

US to probe India's 'Google tax'; levy non-discriminatory, says govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

The US Trade Representative's (USTR) office will also conduct the Section 301 probe against nine others, including Austria, Brazil, Indonesia, Italy, Spain, Turkey, the Czech Republic, the UK, and the EU, for levying or considering digital services taxes "discriminating against US companies".

DLF stock falls for 3rd day; down over 4%

DLF stock falls for 3rd day; down over 4%

Rediff.com10 Oct 2012

Shares of DLF slipped over 4 per cent on fresh allegations by activist Arvind Kerijwal about company's nexus with Robert Vadra and Haryana Government.

US announces ceasefire deal with Turkey in Syria

US announces ceasefire deal with Turkey in Syria

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

It marked the first major meeting between the two countries since President Trump pulled US armed forces out of northern Syria.

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Warne, Ponting to temporarily come out of retirement

Rediff.com13 Jan 2020

Warne, Ponting, Langer to play Twenty20 bushfire match; Serena donates Auckland winnings to help raise money.

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Spectre of Biden presidency haunts India

Rediff.com8 Nov 2020

'The hardliners in Delhi are in for a big disappointment,' predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Harting 'tares away' at discus Olympic glory

Harting 'tares away' at discus Olympic glory

Rediff.com8 Aug 2012

Germany's Olympic Committee won't mind footing the bill for new shirts for Robert Harting. The discus thrower has a tradition of tearing them up whenever he wins a major title and on Tuesday, it was a rip-roaring victory at the London Games.

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

Bumpy diplomatic ride ahead for Biden

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

The US is not going to be able to mount a concerted 'Western strategy' against China or Russia in the present international milieu, predicts Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Football Briefs: Bayern stretch Bundesliga lead with win over Bremen

Football Briefs: Bayern stretch Bundesliga lead with win over Bremen

Rediff.com22 Jan 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Tokyo Games' fate in hands of powerful IOC boss Bach

Rediff.com28 Feb 2020

Thomas Bach has virtually complete control over the body and by far the biggest influence on whether the Games will go ahead or not. With the Games having only been cancelled in the past due to World Wars One and Two, Bach will undoubtedly do everything in his power to protect the IOC's prime product