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FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

FIFA WC: Qatar-Ecuador fight for early points in opener

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

Though many outsiders expect Qatar to be soundly drubbed in all three games, home fans know forwards Akram Afif and Almoez Ali have both talent and experience and pray they can penetrate an Ecuador team themselves struggling to score of late.

Obama names David Hale as ambassador to Pakistan

Obama names David Hale as ambassador to Pakistan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

US President Barack Obama has nominated veteran diplomat David Hale as the next ambassador to Pakistan.

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Govt allocates Rs 928 cr to CBI, down by Rs 40 cr from FY 2024

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

The agency had received Rs 946.51 crore to manage its affairs in the Budget Estimates for 2023-24, which was later increased to Rs 968.86 crore in the Revised Estimates.

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Fauda Season 4 Review: Bedlam In Belgium

Rediff.com24 Jan 2023

In terms of plot, Season 4 matches Season 1. It is grim, fast-paced and engaging, recommends Deepa Gahlot.

Deodhar Trophy: North secures big win; Agarwal leads South to victory

Deodhar Trophy: North secures big win; Agarwal leads South to victory

Rediff.com26 Jul 2023

Prabhsimran Singh and skipper Nitish Rana were at the top of their game, propelling North Zone to a 48-run win over Central Zone

On the run since 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, 4 arrested from Gujarat

On the run since 1993 Mumbai serial blasts, 4 arrested from Gujarat

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Abu Bakar, Saiyad Qureshi, Mohammad Shoeb Qureshi alias Shoeb Bawa and Mohammad Yusuf Ismail alias Yusuf Bhatka, all residents of Mumbai, were on the run for 29 years.

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, and now-retired four-times champion Sebastian Vettel, have been among those making political statements at races in recent seasons.

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Is India Distancing Itself From Israel?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

India's voting pattern in the United Nations with regard to the Israel-Palestine conflict is lately marked by a calibrated distancing from Israel, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Michael Schumacher wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Michael Schumacher wins Bahrain Grand Prix

Rediff.com4 Apr 2004

Brazil's Rubens Barrichello also driving a Ferrari was second, and Britain's Jenson Button driving for BAR finished third.

Strong growth prospects for the affordable housing finance sector

Strong growth prospects for the affordable housing finance sector

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The affordable housing segment may be seeing an uptick which is a good sign of consumption momentum. This is the biggest-ticket purchase for middle income and lower income families. The current activity is at least partly driven by a pause in interest rate hikes.

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Why Israel failed to prevent this 'unprecedented' attack

Rediff.com8 Oct 2023

Some experts feel that Israel got so totally engrossed in countering Iran and in efforts to foil the Islamic Republic's nuclear programme that it has neglected its own backyard.

IOC markets Servo brand in UAE

IOC markets Servo brand in UAE

Rediff.com4 Feb 2004

India's silk exports to UAE rise

India's silk exports to UAE rise

Rediff.com29 Nov 2004

India's exports to United Arab Emirates have witnessed a steady growth and the country has emerged as an important destination for export of silk fabrics, made-ups and readymade garments.

Fresh clashes in Imphal after rearrest of youth released on bail

Fresh clashes in Imphal after rearrest of youth released on bail

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A special court in Manipur on Friday granted bail to the five village defence volunteers who were arrested by the police for possessing weapons amid an agitation for their release, officials said.

Trump, Putin had 'very good' talk on Syria: White House

Trump, Putin had 'very good' talk on Syria: White House

Rediff.com3 May 2017

"President Trump and President Putin agreed that the suffering in Syria has gone on for far too long and that all parties must do all they can to end the violence," the White House said.

'India has a special responsibility...'

'India has a special responsibility...'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2023

'...to bring the Global South and others to the negotiating table on the basis of Gandhi's non-violence so that we can leave a safer world for our children.'

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Modi lands in South Africa, gets rakhi tied on his wrist

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

Modi is visiting the African country from August 22 to 24 at the invitation of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. South Africa is hosting the first in-person summit of BRICS comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, since 2019.

Yes, Pak was great when you were not PM: Imran Khan's ex-wife

Yes, Pak was great when you were not PM: Imran Khan's ex-wife

Rediff.com1 Apr 2022

Reham Khan said that what Imran Khan does not have is "intelligence and capability"

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Can Modi Halt The Brutal Ukraine War?

Rediff.com2 Nov 2022

India has maintained communication with both Russia and Ukraine. It is time Narendra Modi steps up on the world stage and plays the role of peacemaker, suggests military historian Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Want To Watch John-Manushi In Action?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

There's so much entertainment coming up in 2023!

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

NEET-UG to be conducted in 13 languages; centre in Kuwait

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The languages which are now being offered are Hindi, Punjabi, Assamese, Bengali, Odia, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, Tamil, Urdu and English.

Tata Tea to foray into US market

Tata Tea to foray into US market

Rediff.com16 Dec 2003

India to be hub of Cedar's consultancy ops

India to be hub of Cedar's consultancy ops

Rediff.com11 Dec 2003

Global consultancy firm Cedar on Thursday announced plans to make India the next hub of activities for its consultancy operations along with the Middle East.

PM Modi's visit to Israel worrisome, says Congress

PM Modi's visit to Israel worrisome, says Congress

Rediff.com3 Jun 2015

PM Narendra Modi's proposed visit to Israel is "worrisome" as it undermines India's position on Palestine, senior Congress leader Anand Sharma said on Wednesday.

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