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Man City, Chelsea, Real to be kicked out of Champions SF?

Man City, Chelsea, Real to be kicked out of Champions SF?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

Breakaway Super League clubs Real Madrid, Manchester City and Chelsea are likely be banned from this season's Champions League semi-finals, UEFA executive committee member Jesper Moller told Danish broadcaster DR on Monday.

Not happy with Uddhav's decision: Rebel Sena MLA

Not happy with Uddhav's decision: Rebel Sena MLA

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

He (Thackeray) tried to convince us, rebel Shiv Sena MLAs, Bharat Gogawale said.

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Olympics: 'International Boxing Association has failed to fulfill...'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA).

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Zoramthanga, Guerrilla Fighter in the Political Jungle

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

At 79, Zoramthanga is working to rebuild his image as the people's CM.

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Did Nitish Kumar Get Scared Of 'Modi Magic'?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2024

In switching over, Nitish has sent out a message that if he could not now become the NDA's PM, then he would need to stay on as CM at the very least, which a third term for Modi would not let him have, N Sathiya Moorthy points out.

Spain beat Croatia to lift Nations League title

Spain beat Croatia to lift Nations League title

Rediff.com19 Jun 2023

Spain were Nations League runners-up two years ago to France and success will come as a major fillip after a disappointing World Cup in Qatar, where they were upset by Morocco in the last-16.

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Qatari consortium to buy Manchester United?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

The sources requested anonymity because the matter is confidential. Representatives for Manchester United and Sheikh Jassim did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

'If Modi comes back in 2024, India will be...'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2023

'...a more capable State -- one that operates with greater capacity, greater efficiency, and greater clarity of purpose.' 'But I also see a more despotic State -- one that places more constraints on speech, assembly, dissent, and critique.' 'It may run 'better', but on the regime's rules.'

TC: From Congress breakaway to Bengal's main party

TC: From Congress breakaway to Bengal's main party

Rediff.com13 May 2011

The Trinamool Congress rose like a phoenix from the Singur and Nandigram movements chipping away at the hold of the Left Front to sweep into the portals of power in West Bengal after 34 years of uninterrupted Marxist rule. The land agitation in Singur and Nandigram is widely credited for Trinamool Congress chief Mamata Banerjee's meteoric rise and the dramatic change in her political fortunes

China successfully 'completes military drills' around Taiwan

China successfully 'completes military drills' around Taiwan

Rediff.com10 Aug 2022

The People's Liberation Army's Eastern Theatre Command said the joint military operations around the Taiwan island have been completed successfully, the state-run Global Times newspaper tweeted.

Lanka's parliament to pick president on July 20, Wickremesinghe frontrunner

Lanka's parliament to pick president on July 20, Wickremesinghe frontrunner

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The 225-member Parliament will elect the new president by a secret vote on July 20, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said on Friday.

Lankan Parl meets to announce Prez vacancy, Oppn leader Premadasa in fray

Lankan Parl meets to announce Prez vacancy, Oppn leader Premadasa in fray

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

During the 13-minute special session, Dhammika Dassanayake, ecretary general of Parliament, announced the vacancy for the post of president.

Ukraine claims to have killed 12,000 Russian troops

Ukraine claims to have killed 12,000 Russian troops

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

According to the MFA data, 1036 armoured vehicles of different types, 48 aircraft, 80 helicopters, 303 tanks, 120 artillery pieces and 56 MLRs were hit during the combat.

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Maharashtra assembly to convene on Sunday, speaker's election, trust vote on agenda

Rediff.com1 Jul 2022

A special two-day session of the Maharashtra legislative assembly will commence in Mumbai from July 3, officials said on Friday.

'Ranil Go Home'

'Ranil Go Home'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Outside parliament, Sri Lankans continued their protests against their newly elected president, who they charge with being close to the Rajapaksa political dynasty.

Chinese move against Taipei will disrupt global chip supply: Taiwan

Chinese move against Taipei will disrupt global chip supply: Taiwan

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Taiwanese foreign minister said the time has come for all democratic countries to find ways to deal with China's expansionist agenda and its military muscle flexing, especially in the maritime domain.

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Did Modi Slip Up On Dynasty Politics?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

The PM is seen as slipping up in confidence levels as aired by his 'exposure' of the BRS on a crucial issue as alliance negotiations, which is not done under normal circumstances, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Bal Thackeray's name cannot be separated from Ayodhya movement: Shinde

Bal Thackeray's name cannot be separated from Ayodhya movement: Shinde

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Shinde said Patil told him that he did not mean to disrespect the late Sena supremo.

Cong convenes Maha leaders to discuss continuance of MVA alliance

Cong convenes Maha leaders to discuss continuance of MVA alliance

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

The unlikely power sharing agreement between the Shiv Sena, the Nationalist Congress Party and the Congress had fizzled out in June following large-scale dissidence in the Sena ranks.

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

China sends warships, fighter jets as Taiwanese prez returns from US

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

China on Saturday began military exercises around Taiwan to test the capabilities of its forces to 'seize control of the sea, air and information', days after a meeting between the United States House Speaker and the President of the self-ruled island in defiance of repeated threats by Beijing.

Mass grave of over 440 bodies found in Ukraine's recaptured city

Mass grave of over 440 bodies found in Ukraine's recaptured city

Rediff.com16 Sep 2022

Zelenskyy has put the blame on Russia and drew a chilling comparison of the new mass graves to what was discovered in Bucha, on the outskirts of the capital Kyiv.

'Situation has become very chaotic with Ajit Pawar joining the government'

'Situation has become very chaotic with Ajit Pawar joining the government'

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

'Shinde saheb won't let anybody (Ajit Pawar) act like they did during Uddhav Thackeray's tenure.' 'Shinde saheb knows how to deal with such people (Ajit Pawar).'

Sena rebels to hold meet in Goa to decide way ahead

Sena rebels to hold meet in Goa to decide way ahead

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Rebel Shiv Sena MLAs led by senior leader Eknath Shinde, who are currently camping in Goa, will hold a meeting on Thursday to decide the way forward as they are likely to support the Bharatiya Janata Party to form the next government in Maharashtra following the resignation of Uddhav Thackeray as the chief minister.

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Russia risks hosting Champions League final over Ukraine

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Russia should not be allowed to host soccer events such as the Champions League final

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

PIX: Real Madrid down Braga; Arsenal, United win

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday.

Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to open humanitarian corridor

Russia declares ceasefire in 2 Ukrainian cities to open humanitarian corridor

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

The Russian forces have blockaded the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol, said Mariupol Mayor Vadym Boychenko, according to a media report on Saturday.

Ukraine Soldiers Are In Battle Mode

Ukraine Soldiers Are In Battle Mode

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

The possibility of war increased after Russian President Vladimir Putin recognised two Russian separatist-held regions in Ukraine as independent.

Russia uses hypersonic missiles in Ukraine for the first time

Russia uses hypersonic missiles in Ukraine for the first time

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Russian Defence Ministry spokesman Igor Konashenkov during a briefing said that the strike with the air-launched missile system took place on Friday, reported Russian Times.

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

In the name of God I ask you, stop this massacre: Pope on Ukraine invasion

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

Pope Francis on Sunday condemned the "massacre" in Ukraine and said the "unacceptable armed aggression" must stop.

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Indian mission in Ukraine to be temporarily relocated to Poland

Rediff.com13 Mar 2022

The Ministry further said that it is keeping an eye on the developments in Ukraine and the situation will be reassessed as per that.

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Did Sinead O'Connor Die By Suicide?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Sinead O'Connor, the gifted Irish singer-songwriter, became a superstar in her mid-20s and was known as much for her private struggles and provocative actions as for her fierce and expressive music.

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

PGA Tour & LIV announcement leaves the world of golf stunned!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

The world of golf was left stunned as the PGA Tour, DP World Tour and LIV circuit, who have been involved in a bitter fight, announced a shock agreement!

'Ajit Pawar will not accept anything less than CM post'

'Ajit Pawar will not accept anything less than CM post'

Rediff.com2 May 2023

All the current political upheavals in Maharashtra are with the 2024 elections in mind and there is a degree of white-knuckle tension in all parties.

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.

Will use nukes if faced with 'existential threat': Russia

Will use nukes if faced with 'existential threat': Russia

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

Peskov said, 'main goals of the operation' are to 'get rid of the military potential of Ukraine', to ensure Ukraine is a 'neutral country', to get rid of 'nationalist battalions', for Ukraine to accept that Crimea is a part of Russia and accept the breakaway regions of Luhansk and Donetsk.

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

Juve, Barca, Real in Champions League next season

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Morata to stay on loan at Juventus for another season

Ranil Wickremesinghe is back as Sri Lanka's prime minister for 5th time

Ranil Wickremesinghe is back as Sri Lanka's prime minister for 5th time

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The 73-year-old United National Party was appointed as the prime minister by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after they held closed-door discussions on Wednesday.

12 Meghalaya MLAs punch Congress hard, join TMC

12 Meghalaya MLAs punch Congress hard, join TMC

Rediff.com25 Nov 2021

Twelve of the 17 Congress MLAs in the Meghalaya Assembly on Thursday joined the Trinamool Congress, dealing a body blow to the grand old party in the northeastern state, their leader and former chief minister Mukul Sangma said.

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

Lanka Parliament to directly elect Prez for first time in 4 decades

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Sajith Premadasa, the 55-year-old leader of Sri Lanka's principal opposition party Samagi Jana Balawegaya, said on Tuesday that he was withdrawing from the race of President to provide support to Alahapperuma.

Sri Lankan Oppn agrees to form all-party interim government

Sri Lankan Oppn agrees to form all-party interim government

Rediff.com10 Jul 2022

Sri Lanka's main Opposition parties on Sunday agreed to form an all-party interim government after the anticipated resignation of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Wednesday, following unprecedented political turmoil that forced him and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to offer their resignations over the mishandling of the nation's crippling economic crisis.