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TDP's Nara Lokesh promises Islamic bank for Muslims if voted to power

TDP's Nara Lokesh promises Islamic bank for Muslims if voted to power

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Telugu Desam Party general secretary Nara Lokesh has promised to establish an Islamic Bank for the Muslim community of Andhra Pradesh on coming to power.

'Not easy to defend Olympic gold but it's achievable'

'Not easy to defend Olympic gold but it's achievable'

Rediff.com25 Feb 2023

The soft-spoken Rudisha, belonging to the Masai tribe, was critical of runners tarring the country's image.

Something very rotten, says HC; reopens 2 DMK ministers' asset cases

Something very rotten, says HC; reopens 2 DMK ministers' asset cases

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Justice N Anand Venkatesh, who holds the portfolio for MP/MLA cases in the state, took up the cases against senior ministers Thangam Thennarasu and his wife and KKSSR Ramachandran and his spouse and also a friend of the DMK leader.

We'll see how effective Chandu sir is at the end of the IPL season: Rana

We'll see how effective Chandu sir is at the end of the IPL season: Rana

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Kolkata Knight Riders stand-in skipper Nitish Rana said he was excited to see Chandrakant Pandit's impact on the team.

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

PICS: Djokovic douses Medvedev fire to win US Open

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

At the age of 36, Novak Djokovic is the fourth oldest Grand Slam champion of the Open era.

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.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Rediff.com20 Jan 2024

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday.

Money from drugs trade returns to Pak for terror activities in J-K: DGP

Money from drugs trade returns to Pak for terror activities in J-K: DGP

Rediff.com5 Mar 2023

Singh's comment comes close on the heels of a large stockpile of drugs, cash and weapons being recovered near the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch.

Stung by lawyer's email, SC says listening to nation's voice

Stung by lawyer's email, SC says listening to nation's voice

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

It was reacting to lawyer Mathews Nedumpara's email to the top court in which he claimed the apex court has been hearing only constitution bench matters, which have no public interest involved, and not the cases of ordinary citizens.

Chandrababu Naidu's arrest marks a few firsts in Andhra Pradesh

Chandrababu Naidu's arrest marks a few firsts in Andhra Pradesh

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

This is also the first time that Naidu has been arrested on corruption charges in his political career spanning over 40 years.

Nitish holds marathon meeting on law and order

Nitish holds marathon meeting on law and order

Rediff.com21 Nov 2015

A day after taking the oath of office, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Saturday held a marathon meeting on the law and order situation and stressed to senior civil and police officials that "there shall be no compromise on the rule of law".

Brazilian sensation Maia makes Grand Slam history

Brazilian sensation Maia makes Grand Slam history

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

Beatriz Haddad Maia became the first Brazilian woman in 55 years to reach the quarter-finals

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Spain's Rahm survives to claim Augusta Masters

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

He also reclaims the number one world ranking from defending champion Scottie Scheffler.

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Ranji Trophy: Seamers set up Mumbai's outright win; K'taka cruise to victory

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Seamers Shivam Dube (4/10) and Royston Dias (3/35) powered Mumbai's outright win over Bihar by an innings and 51 runs in their Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season opener in Patna on Monday.

Ghosal goes down fighting to World No 1 Ellias

Ghosal goes down fighting to World No 1 Ellias

Rediff.com8 May 2023

Saurav Ghosal went down fighting in a gruelling five-match battle against World No 1 Diego Ellias in the pre-quarterfinals of the Squash World Championships in Chicago.

After suspending protest, wrestlers want to take part in Asian Games trials

After suspending protest, wrestlers want to take part in Asian Games trials

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

A day after calling off their protest against Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the wrestlers expressed intent to take part in the Asian Games selection trials.

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Athletics: Worlds set for big return to Europe

Rediff.com17 Aug 2023

Forty years after its first edition, the world athletics championships get underway in Budapest on Saturday with over 2,000 athletes from 202 countries taking part over nine days of what could be record-breaking action.

Kohli ends Test century drought, Anushka reacts

Kohli ends Test century drought, Anushka reacts

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Celebrating his 28th century, Kohli dedicated the monumental feat to his wife Anushka Sharma.

Prannoy goes down fighting in Australian Open final

Prannoy goes down fighting in Australian Open final

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

H S Prannoy lost a three-game thriller to China's Weng Hong Yang in the men's singles final.

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Wimbledon 2023: Watch out for these emerging men's stars!

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

While several top seeds will have their say, a look at some emerging players who could be serious contenders.

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

'Why has WFI chief Singh's resignation not been sought yet?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Delhi Commission for Women chief Swati Maliwal raised a question on Friday as to why the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) president Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh has not been asked to resign, in the wake allegations of sexual harassment levelled against him by female wrestlers.

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

This Olympic champ says he was victim of child trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

'What really saved me, what made me different, was that I could run'

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Asian Games: India's schedule on October 4

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Following is India's schedule at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Wednesday, October 4.

Wrestlers suspend protest for a week; WFI elections by June 30

Wrestlers suspend protest for a week; WFI elections by June 30

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Following their meeting with Sports Minister Anurag Thakur, the protesting wrestlers have agreed to suspend their protest for a week.

Asian Athletic C'ship: Sreeshankar wins silver, qualifies for 2024 Olympics

Asian Athletic C'ship: Sreeshankar wins silver, qualifies for 2024 Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Star Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar on Saturday qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics after winning a silver medal in the Asian Athletics Championships.

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

PIX: Lucky loser Struff's 'incredible journey' to Madrid final

Rediff.com6 May 2023

The German is the first lucky loser to reach the final of a Masters 1000 event.

Pooja Bhatt is first from Bollywood to join Rahul Gandhi's yatra

Pooja Bhatt is first from Bollywood to join Rahul Gandhi's yatra

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

Actor-filmmaker Pooja Bhatt joined the Bharat Jodo Yatra in Hyderabad on Wednesday and walked with Rahul Gandhi.

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

NC's Lone pledges allegiance to Constitution but govt not happy

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

National Conference leader Mohammed Akbar Lone on Tuesday filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court reiterating his oath as Lok Sabha MP, saying he will preserve and uphold the Constitution and protect the country's territorial integrity, an undertaking that irked the Centre which claimed it added "insult to injury to the nation".

Badminton Worlds: Prannoy, Sen roar into 3rd Rd; Sindhu bows out

Badminton Worlds: Prannoy, Sen roar into 3rd Rd; Sindhu bows out

Rediff.com22 Aug 2023

Lakshya Sen sails into third round of World Championships

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

ICC WC PIX: SA crush plucky Sri Lanka for opening win

Rediff.com7 Oct 2023

IMAGES from the ICC World Cup match played between South Africa and Sri Lanka in New Delhi on Saturday.

Nepomniachtchi vs Ding: Chess awaits a new world champion!

Nepomniachtchi vs Ding: Chess awaits a new world champion!

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Chess will crown a new world champion when Ian Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren begin their battle on Sunday.

Indian swimmer conquers Sea of Galilee with World mark

Indian swimmer conquers Sea of Galilee with World mark

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Aryan Dadiala, 21, who set a World record in November 2022 in Goa, finishing 32 km open water sea swimming in 5 hours 36 minutes, is the first Asian swimmer to swim the Sea of Galilee.

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Teacher job scam: ED quizzes TMC's Abhishek Banerjee for 9 hours

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Soon after coming out of the ED office in Kolkata, Banerjee said the interrogation was an effort to prevent him from participating in the INDIA meet and a testimony to the vital role TMC is playing in forging the opposition unity.

BJP to strengthen organisation, seek allies in poll-bound states

BJP to strengthen organisation, seek allies in poll-bound states

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Another issue on the party's agenda is the expansion of the ruling NDA, which has seen steady depletion in the recent years with traditional BJP allies like the Janata Dal-United and Akali Dal leaving the grouping.

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

AFI adds 3 more athletes to Asian Games team

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Haryana's 3000m steeplechaser Priti Lamba was on Monday added to the Indian athletics team for the Hangzhou Asian Games

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Record-breaker Djokovic 'living his childhood dream'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

As he continues to live his dream, Novak Djokovic is also staking his claim to the mantle of greatest tennis player of all time.

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

SC rejects legal status for same-sex marriage, bats for queer rights

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Directing the Centre, states and Union Territories (UTs) to ensure the queer community is not discriminated against, the CJI, who is heading the constitution bench, said queer is a natural phenomenon known for ages and is neither urban nor elitist.

Farhan's Date Night With Shibani

Farhan's Date Night With Shibani

Rediff.com23 Jan 2023

Just where are the stars travelling? We find out.

'Wish a female-led film was championed more'

'Wish a female-led film was championed more'

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

'It is definitely disheartening when (Ghoomer) doesn't reach a larger audience, especially when whoever's watched it has come out saying that "It is one of the best things we've seen in a decade" or that "It moved us, and we cried and laughed".'