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Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Saudi likely to admit Khashoggi died during interrogation

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

President Donald Trump talked to the Saudi King, during which the latter flatly denied having any knowledge of the missing journalist.

New director for Jamaican doping body

New director for Jamaican doping body

Rediff.com26 Oct 2013

The under-fire Jamaica Anti-Doping Commission (JADCO) has appointed a new executive director just three days before the start of a World Anti-doping Agency (WADA) audit of its operations, the Jamaican government said on Friday.

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

NZ Cricket back McCullum but Cairns calls him 'sad'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2015

New Zealand Cricket have promised to support Brendon McCullum after former Test all-rounder Chris Cairns was acquitted of perjury in London despite evidence given against him by the Black Caps captain.

Will Shah step into Modi's shoes?

Will Shah step into Modi's shoes?

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

'What are the circumstances at that time? Had you thought Modi will come after Vajpayee?'

All named in Mudgal report should be locked up, says Lalit Modi

All named in Mudgal report should be locked up, says Lalit Modi

Rediff.com14 Nov 2014

With Supreme Court on Friday naming four individuals in the Mudgal Committee report for betting and spot-fixing in the sixth edition of Indian Premier League, former cricketers and administrators gave a big thumbs up to the latest development.

Flaws in India's GST defeats its purpose

Flaws in India's GST defeats its purpose

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

There is much work to be done to design a good GST.

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

'An exciting time in the US-India relationship'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

'President Obama will make a historic visit to India in January, becoming the first US head of State to attend India's Republic Day and the only sitting US president to visit India twice.' 'There's little doubt the relationship has been re-energised, with renewed enthusiasm to take our partnership to the next level.'

FIFA ethics committee says Platini complaints not valid

FIFA ethics committee says Platini complaints "not valid"

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

FIFA's ethics committee rejected criticism from UEFA president Michel Platini over the manner of his suspension, saying the argument that he was not allowed to defend himself is "not valid."

Prabhu offers to quit in wake of mishaps, PM asks him to 'wait'

Prabhu offers to quit in wake of mishaps, PM asks him to 'wait'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2017

Prabhu said he was 'extremely pained by the unfortunate accidents, injuries to passengers and loss of precious lives'.

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

10 start-ups that are backed by Reliance Industries

Rediff.com11 Sep 2015

GenNext Innovation Hub is also pursuing a new global partnership program to collaborate with organizations in US, Europe and Asia.

Football Extras: Juve prez admits tense times between clubs and FIFA

Football Extras: Juve prez admits tense times between clubs and FIFA

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

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

The failure of India's regulators to protect investors

The failure of India's regulators to protect investors

Rediff.com19 Oct 2015

Each scam that comes out in the open shows the regulators to be miles behind.

Non-performance under Mistry? What the Tata figures say

Non-performance under Mistry? What the Tata figures say

Rediff.com28 Oct 2016

Here's a look at how key Tata group companies fared under Cyrus Mistry's stewardship.

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

Why are these wrestlers suing WWE?

Rediff.com19 Jul 2016

World Wrestling Entertainment Inc was sued on Monday by Jimmy "Superfly" Snuka and dozens of other retired male and female wrestlers seeking to hold it responsible for neurological injuries they claimed to suffer by participating in its bouts.

Waqar refuses to go out as 'villain'

Waqar refuses to go out as 'villain'

Rediff.com3 Apr 2016

Pakistan cricket coach Waqar Younis, on Sunday, refused to step down from his position despite being in the line of fire for the team's disastrous World Twenty20 campaign, saying that he will not go out as a 'villain'.

Trump apologises for bragging about being able to grope women

Trump apologises for bragging about being able to grope women

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

Even Trump's own party chief, Reince Priebus, the Republican National Committee chairman, said this was unacceptable.

Can Modi get rid of corruption in public sector banks?

Can Modi get rid of corruption in public sector banks?

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Public sector banks are inefficient, poorly governed and beset by largescale corruption.

11 coaches of Mumbai-Lucknow express derail at Unnao

11 coaches of Mumbai-Lucknow express derail at Unnao

Rediff.com21 May 2017

No casualties were reported though some passengers received minor injuries, an official said.

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

REVEALED: Orlando shooter's chilling Facebook posts from inside club

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Mateen wrote, "America and Russia stop bombing the Islamic State," and, in his final post, "In the next few days you will see attacks from the Islamic State in the USA."

Adani says got no special favours from Modi

Adani says got no special favours from Modi

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

With political parties using him as punching bag in the highly charged election campaign, Adani Group head Gautam Adani on Sunday said he got no special favours from Narendra Modi and his group has since 1993 acquired only barren waste land for infrastructure projects.

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

German Boateng gets support after being targeted by anti-migrant party

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Germany's main anti-immigrant party triggered outrage on Sunday when its vice-chairman said people would not want German black soccer star Jerome Boateng as their neighbour.

The boom and bust of mining in India

The boom and bust of mining in India

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The Goa Foundation started filing writ petitions before the Bombay High Court from 1992 onwards against several mining companies.

Cong MLA charges Karnataka party leadership; issued notice

Cong MLA charges Karnataka party leadership; issued notice

Rediff.com21 May 2019

"K C Venugopal is a buffoon, I feel sorry for him, I feel sorry for my leader Sri Rahul Gandhi ji," Baig told reporters.

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

FTII students' protest against Gajendra Chauhan intensifies

Rediff.com15 Jun 2015

The Information and Broadcasting ministry has not yet responded on the demand of the Film and Television Institute of India students to remove television actor and Bharatiya Janata Party member Gajendra Chauhan from the post of chairman of its governing council even as their strike entered the fourth day on Monday.

Watch out for this business star!

Watch out for this business star!

Rediff.com12 May 2017

'I have been managing people since I was very young. I really enjoy it.' 'For me, age is only a proxy for experience.'

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rahul alleges Dassault paid kickbacks to Ambani's firm

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

'Rafale is an open and shut case and there is only one man who has done corruption'

BCCI appoints Markandey Katju to interact with Lodha Panel

BCCI appoints Markandey Katju to interact with Lodha Panel

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed former Supreme Court judge Markandey Katju as the head of a four-member legal panel to help the BCCI understand the implications of the Justice Lodha Committee reforms, which have been made mandatory by the apex court.

BCCI can have multiple coaches for multiple formats: Thakur

BCCI can have multiple coaches for multiple formats: Thakur

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Sunday said that the board is not averse to having different coaches for different formats in future just like Virat Kohli and Mahendra Singh Dhoni captaining teams across Tests and limited overs respectively.

Rift in India's National Cricket Academy out in the open

Rift in India's National Cricket Academy out in the open

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

The growing rift among the Board members of National Cricket Academy (NCA) came out in the open on Monday with a key functionary questioning the "restructuring policy" as well as the working procedure at the academy.

Sandhu retained India's chief boxing coach till 2016 Olympics

Sandhu retained India's chief boxing coach till 2016 Olympics

Rediff.com20 Nov 2013

Gurbax Singh Sandhu has been retained national coach of the men's boxing team till the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.

Note ban debate: Unrelenting Opposition wants PM in the House

Note ban debate: Unrelenting Opposition wants PM in the House

Rediff.com22 Nov 2016

Opposition parties disrupted the proceedings of the Parliament for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday over the demonetisation issue.

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

'All Indians have a big heart': See how big

Rediff.com30 Jul 2020

Meet a Mumbai couple whose hearts are so big that they emptied out their entire savings to help feed the poor and needy during the COVID-19 pandemic.

'Why will Priya Dutt resign from the Congress?'

'Why will Priya Dutt resign from the Congress?'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2016

'Gurudas Kamat's resignation is very unfortunate. I think he should take back his resignation.'

A S Dulat on Rediff Chat: 'Getting back PoK is not likely'

A S Dulat on Rediff Chat: 'Getting back PoK is not likely'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2015

Read what the ex-chief of R&AW, A S Dulat, told our readers on Rediff Chat!

Congress cries foul in Parliament over 'stolen mandate'

Congress cries foul in Parliament over 'stolen mandate'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2017

Leader of the House Arun Jaitley maintained that the governments in Goa and Manipur are being formed as per the democratic norms.

'Lele's administrative capabilities were excellent'

'Lele's administrative capabilities were excellent'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday condoled the death of Jaywant Lele, the diminutive former BCCI secretary during whose tenure the match-fixing scandal broke out in 2000, and who passed away at his residence in Vadodara following a massive heart attack.

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Nepal's tourism industry hit hard; to lose 2 lakh visitors

Rediff.com4 May 2015

Nepal draws tourists from China, Europe, USA, Australia and India.

Has BCCI agreed to an Indo-Pak bilateral series?

Has BCCI agreed to an Indo-Pak bilateral series?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

If the Chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Zaka Ashraf is to believed, get ready for a Indo-Pak series in the near future.

'A PM must encourage debate, discussion and even dissent'

'A PM must encourage debate, discussion and even dissent'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2018

'Being authoritative is one thing -- Nehru was that -- but being authoritarian is quite another -- the current prime minister is clearly one.'

Rebalancing the Chinese Romance

Rebalancing the Chinese Romance

Rediff.com3 Feb 2015

'The question remains: Was the Obama visit truly a success? Only the future will tell us if the "breakthrough" in the nuclear liability issue will concretise into electricity.' 'As importantly, it will be interesting to watch how India's relations with China will evolve in the months to come.'