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'Assault on peace, order': Trump slams LA protests

'Assault on peace, order': Trump slams LA protests

Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

Meanwhile, California Governor Gavin Newsom said Trump is "pulling a military dragnet" across Los Angeles.

SEE: India's top cyclist hit by speeding bikers

SEE: India's top cyclist hit by speeding bikers

Rediff.com16 May 2025

Esow escaped with "minor" injuries after he was hit from behind by two bikers on Wednesday but he said that it could have been worse.

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

AIFF: ISL crucial, but court bars MRA renewal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Following a directive from the Supreme Court, the AIFF has been asked not to negotiate new terms of the MRA with FSDL, the apex governing body's commercial partner running the ISL, until a final judgment is delivered in the AIFF draft constitution case.

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Monsoon Mayhem Forces Change In Travel Plans

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Strong demand for cultural and spiritual hubs is expected for destinations like Varanasi, Kolkata during Durga Puja, and Pushkar for the camel fair, besides leisure destinations like Goa, Udaipur, Jaipur and Coorg.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

US Open PIX: Alcaraz cruises; Djokovic oldest man in last 16

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Novak Djokovic's battling victory under the lights of Arthur Ashe Stadium made him the oldest man to reach the last 16 at the US Open.

Pakistan to send hockey team to India for Asia Cup only if....

Pakistan to send hockey team to India for Asia Cup only if....

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

Pakistan is set to review the security situation in India before taking a call on sending its national hockey team for the upcoming Asia Cup and Junior World Cup later this year.

Unclear Goals Of The 130th Amendment

Unclear Goals Of The 130th Amendment

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'Non-BJP state governments and their leaders, navigating today's political landscape, know well they have no clue what awaits around the corner.' 'The chances of charges pressed and oneself getting parked in custody play out on an uneven playing field,' points out Shyam G Menon.

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

The Stranded Pilgrim's Progress

Rediff.com8 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

ED summons Anil Ambani on Aug 5, issues look out circular

ED summons Anil Ambani on Aug 5, issues look out circular

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has summoned Reliance Group Chairman Anil Ambani for questioning in a money laundering case linked to alleged bank loan fraud.

Get ready to be fired if.....: Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal staffers

Get ready to be fired if.....: Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal staffers

Rediff.com23 Feb 2025

The email came from the Office of Personnel Management's new HR email address but had no signature. The subject line reads: "What did you do last week?"

Pilots' body sends legal notice to WSJ, Reuters over AI-171 reports

Pilots' body sends legal notice to WSJ, Reuters over AI-171 reports

Rediff.com19 Jul 2025

The Federation of Indian Pilots on Friday initiated legal action through a formal notice to The Wall Street Journal and Reuters over their recent reports on the AI-171 crash that occurred on June 12.

Why New Sports Policy May Revive Indian Soccer, Tennis

Why New Sports Policy May Revive Indian Soccer, Tennis

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Govt's new sports policy to encourage Indian-origin athletes abroad to represent country

Surgery forces star steeplechaser to miss World C'ships

Surgery forces star steeplechaser to miss World C'ships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

'It's a tough setback, but I'm determined to do the hard work and come back stronger. Thank you for all your messages of support. I'll be back faster and stronger.'

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

Jr Hockey World Cup: India, Pakistan Drawn In Pool B

Rediff.com28 Jun 2025

India are clubbed alongside Pakistan in Pool B in Junior Men's Hockey World Cup to be held in Chennai and Madurai.

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

'Individuals cannot control a sport'

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Individuals will come and go but they cannot control a sport in the country, All India Football Federation (AIFF) President Kalyan Chaubey said on Thursday as he also mentioned a court judgment.

'Tired today, soon to be retired': Cong's jibe at PM over RSS praise

'Tired today, soon to be retired': Cong's jibe at PM over RSS praise

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

The PM's speech from the ramparts of the Red Fort today was " stale, hypocritical, insipid, and troubling", the Congress general secretary said.

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarakhand rescue

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarakhand rescue

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The NDRF has deployed its first-ever team of cadaver dogs to help locate those feared dead in the cloudburst incident in Uttarakhand. Disaster swept through the Himalayan village of Dharali on the way to Gangotri on Tuesday with a massive cloudburst leading to flash floods that barrelled through homes, trees, and cars, trapping 60-70 people and leaving at least four dead.

Plans to add corporate touch to India's Olympic dreams

Plans to add corporate touch to India's Olympic dreams

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

Sports Minister Mandaviya plans COE for every sport with corporate funding

Ever Seen A Moon This Colour?

Ever Seen A Moon This Colour?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

Fascinating images from around the world...

Putin-Trump summit may happen next week: Kremlin envoy

Putin-Trump summit may happen next week: Kremlin envoy

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Taking to social media platform X, Dmitriev said, "Russia confirms Putin-Trump summit may happen next week and summit preparations are ongoing. This can be a historic meeting. Dialogue will prevail."

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarkashi rescue ops

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs in Uttarkashi rescue ops

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

NDRF deploys cadaver dogs and rescue teams to flood-ravaged Dharali village in Uttarkashi, Uttarakhand, to search for survivors. ITBP evacuates pilgrims from Gangotri.

Barack Obama arrested? Trump posts 'video'

Barack Obama arrested? Trump posts 'video'

Rediff.com21 Jul 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Monday shared an AI-generated video of showing former President Barack Obama being arrested.

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Bharat Mata Dispute Rocks Kerala Academia

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

The Bharat Mata controversy in Kerala shows how political and symbolic fights between the state and the Centre have taken attention away from education, throwing the state's oldest university into confusion and disorder, observes Shyam G Menon.

No Clarity on MRA, ISL 2025-26 Season on Hold

No Clarity on MRA, ISL 2025-26 Season on Hold

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

The MRA expires on 8th December 2025.

Big blow for boxers not part of World Boxing

Big blow for boxers not part of World Boxing

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

With provisional recognition granted to World Boxing it is very unlikely for the very popular Olympic sport to miss out on the LA Games.

ED seeks confiscation of Rs 661cr assets in National Herald case

ED seeks confiscation of Rs 661cr assets in National Herald case

Rediff.com17 Apr 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has filed a chargesheet in the Associated Journals Limited-Young Indian-National Herald money-laundering case, seeking confiscation of assets worth Rs 661 crore and appending statements of Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi. The agency has accused the Gandhis of orchestrating a conspiracy to illegally obtain the underlying assets of AJL by the beneficial owners of YI (Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi). Both Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi have denied any wrongdoing and said the takeover of Associated Journals Limited (AJL) by Young Indian (YI) was not for commercial purposes. The Congress has slammed the chargesheet, alleging that the ED action against its leaders shows panic and moral bankruptcy of the "despotic" government, while the BJP has continued to call out the role of the Gandhi family in the matter.

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Did Xavi, Pep really apply for India head coach job?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

Xavi Hernandez and Pep Guardiola's applications were not genuine: AIFF

WFI suspends 11 wrestlers for submitting fake birth certificates

WFI suspends 11 wrestlers for submitting fake birth certificates

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Keen to make a career in wrestling, many Haryana athletes try to come through neighbouring state Delhi by procuring fake certificates.

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

Trump to declare national emergency, send troops to...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2025

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a series of executive orders fulfilling campaign promises, including declaring an emergency at the southern border, addressing a national energy crisis, and defining sex-related policies. The orders aim to address immigration, national security, and energy independence, with a focus on reversing policies implemented by the previous administration.

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

US govt restricts sports visas for transgender women

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

Trump to sign order creating Olympics task force ahead of 2028 games

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Is AICF Playing Spoilsport?

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

'The Asian Chess Championship will give great exposure for young chess players. But the AICF is curtailing the number of Indian players with a strange rule.'

Move over cricket! India's own IPL for shooters?

Move over cricket! India's own IPL for shooters?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

The Shooting League of India (SLI) will start on the outskirts of Delhi in November with six to eight teams, each an eclectic mix of the sport's global stars and local talents.

19-year-old student's Xavi prank shocks Indian football

19-year-old student's Xavi prank shocks Indian football

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

A 19-year-old student from Vellore Institute of Technology said he sent the prank mail posing as Spain and Barcelona legend Xavi Hernandez, applying for the head coach position of the Indian football team.

Conviction of Rubiales in kiss case upheld

Conviction of Rubiales in kiss case upheld

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

Spain's High Court on Wednesday upheld a verdict that found former soccer federation president Luis Rubiales guilty of sexual assault for an unsolicited kiss on the lips of national team player Jenni Hermoso at the 2023 World Cup in Sydney.

Pakistan threatens to seek Asia Cup hockey relocation

Pakistan threatens to seek Asia Cup hockey relocation

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has said it will seek the relocation of the upcoming Asia Cup from India if visas are not guaranteed for its national team.

What Is Khelo Bharat Niti All About?

What Is Khelo Bharat Niti All About?

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Khelo Bharat Niti: Regulatory bodies for better sports administration but will IOA, NSFs play ball?

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

India's 2036 Olympic Games Bid Under Review

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Mandaviya addresses state of Indian football

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

Boxing body accuses IOC of 'abusive behaviour' in Olympic market

Rediff.com8 Oct 2024

The International Boxing Association (IBA) urged its national federations on Monday to join legal action in Switzerland against what it called the "abusive behaviour" of Olympic organisers.

Wrestling's world body threatens India with suspension

Wrestling's world body threatens India with suspension

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

UWW, the world governing body for wrestling, has threatened to suspend India if the political interference in the affairs of the national federation does not end soon.

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The Alaska Summit made me realise that while difficult, peace is within reach.'