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India keeper Sandhu wants to emulate Liverpool's Alisson

India keeper Sandhu wants to emulate Liverpool's Alisson

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Goalkeeper Alisson Becker scored a stunning header in the fifth minute of stoppage-time as Liverpool snatched a 2-1 victory at the death against relegated West Bromwich Albion at The Hawthorns on Sunday.

Have to take team forward from where Virat left: Rohit

Have to take team forward from where Virat left: Rohit

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

Rohit refrained from entertaining any questions on his likely elevation as Test captain

13th anniversary of 26/11 attacks: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, victims

13th anniversary of 26/11 attacks: Leaders pay tribute to martyrs, victims

Rediff.com26 Nov 2021

President Ram Nath Kovind said the nation will always be grateful to the security personnel who laid down their lives in the line of duty.

8 Legal Errors Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

8 Legal Errors Entrepreneurs Must Avoid

Rediff.com18 Apr 2022

These mistakes can turn out very expensive and not just in terms of your finances, but also in the time it will take to resort to the conflict at hand. Having a legal hand can save you from any unforeseen troubles, alerts Harshit Malik, entrepreneur, wisdom coach and enrichment guide.

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Uttarakhand cancels Kanwar Yatra in view of Covid

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

It is for the second consecutive year that the yatra is not being held due to the pandemic.

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

PM announces Covid vax for children, 'precaution dose' for medics

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

In an address to the nation amid increasing Covid cases through the Omicron variant of the virus, he said the precaution dose will also be available for citizens above 60 years of age and with comorbidities on the advice of their doctor from January 10 next year as well.

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Over 65% voter turnout recorded in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com15 Feb 2022

"Polling was held peacefully at the 11,697 polling booths across the state with 65.1 per cent of the electorate casting their votes till the close of polls," Chief Electoral Officer Saujanya who does not use a surname said.

Amid shortage, PM says vaccine absolutely important to defeat Covid

Amid shortage, PM says vaccine absolutely important to defeat Covid

Rediff.com26 May 2021

He also extended condolences to those who have suffered and lost near and dear ones in the pandemic, and said he grieved with them.

People paying for discord in Cong: Vasundhara Raje

People paying for discord in Cong: Vasundhara Raje

Rediff.com18 Jul 2020

This is the first reaction by senior BJP leader Raje who has been the chief minister of the state for two terms.

'NSE is not just Chitra and Anand alone'

'NSE is not just Chitra and Anand alone'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'NSE has thousands of employees. It is their institution. So it's a dear family.' 'One should not hurt the morale of these people.'

India's Olympic-bound athletes welcome Tokyo Games deferment

India's Olympic-bound athletes welcome Tokyo Games deferment

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Jaan hai to jahaan hai' 'It's a good decision because everyone is disturbed. Athletes' health is paramount'

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Budget 2022: Insurers want investment limit of 80C hiked

Rediff.com26 Jan 2022

Insurance companies are seeking a separate deduction limit of Rs 1 lakh for insurance premium payment under Section 80C of the Income Tax Act in the upcoming Union Budget to bring in more people under the ambit of insurance. The insurers also want reduction in the goods and services tax (GST) rate of 18 per cent currently applied on health insurance products to 5 per cent to make such products more affordable to common people. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman will present the Union Budget for 2022-23 on February 1.

Man United-Liverpool tie postponed as fans storm pitch

Man United-Liverpool tie postponed as fans storm pitch

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Manchester United's Premier League match against Liverpool was postponed on Sunday after United fans forced their way into the stadium and stormed the Old Trafford pitch to protest against the club's owners - the Glazer family.

Mother Teresa's charity requested bank account freeze: Govt

Mother Teresa's charity requested bank account freeze: Govt

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

The Ministry of Home Affairs on Monday said the Missionaries of Charity's application for renewal of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) registration was refused on December 25 for not meeting eligibility conditions as some adverse inputs were received.

Bindra calls to suspend training camps after Games postponement

Bindra calls to suspend training camps after Games postponement

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

'Bindra calls to suspend training camps after Games postponement'

Covid fight not over, be satark, saavdhan: Modi at high-level review meeting

Covid fight not over, be satark, saavdhan: Modi at high-level review meeting

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

Modi gave directions to officials during a high-level meeting to review the status of COVID-19 and Omicron, the new variant of concern (VOC), and said "we should be 'satark' (vigilant) and 'saavdhan' (cautious)".

Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of the First Lady

Indian-American Garima Verma named digital director in Office of the First Lady

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Verma, who was born in India, grew up in Ohio and the Central Valley of California. She served as an audience development and content strategist on the Biden-Harris campaign, the transition team said on Thursday.

Australia's Maxwell takes break to deal with mental health problems

Australia's Maxwell takes break to deal with mental health problems

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

"Glenn was proactive in identifying these issues and engaging with support staff."

Over 130 US Secret Service officers infected with Covid in wake of Trump's campaign travel

Over 130 US Secret Service officers infected with Covid in wake of Trump's campaign travel

Rediff.com14 Nov 2020

Roughly 300 secret service officers and agents have had to isolote or quarantine since March beacuse they were infected or exposed colleagues, according to two people with knowledgde of the figure.

Char Dham Project will 'complicate army movement'

Char Dham Project will 'complicate army movement'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2021

'This is probably why the late General Bipin Rawat, who hails from the Garhwal Himalaya, said that the existing roads are fine with the army.'

'Cricket should resume only after COVID-19 is eradicated'

'Cricket should resume only after COVID-19 is eradicated'

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

The 2011 World Cup hero feels a player already has to deal with an intense pressure while on the field and the thinking about the virus will draw the attention away from focussing on the game.

US: Intruder boards military plane at Air Force One base

US: Intruder boards military plane at Air Force One base

Rediff.com6 Feb 2021

After gaining access to the airfield, the unarmed intruder then entered a C-40 aircraft from the 89th Airlift Wing, known as the "presidential wing," officials said.

India Art Fair held up by cops over anti-CAA paintings

India Art Fair held up by cops over anti-CAA paintings

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Curated by artist Myna Mukherjee, the art at the Italian Embassy Cultural Centre booth featured paintings as well as songs including Faiz Ahmad Faiz's "Hum Dekhenge", and poetry recitations talking about the love, beauty, tenderness and the strength of women across the country.

Australian Open to start on February 8

Australian Open to start on February 8

Rediff.com17 Dec 2020

The Maharashtra Open in Pune and the Rio Open in Brazil, that precedes the Australian Open, will be rescheduled.

India to drive Covid vaccine delivery in Asia Pacific: Moody's

India to drive Covid vaccine delivery in Asia Pacific: Moody's

Rediff.com19 Jan 2021

As the largest producer of vaccines in the world, with 60 per cent of the global share, India is well-positioned to use its existing manufacturing capabilities to contribute to mass vaccine production and distribution needs for other countries in addition to meeting its domestic requirements, said Moody's.

Australia vs New Zealand ODI series called off

Australia vs New Zealand ODI series called off

Rediff.com14 Mar 2020

The New Zealand government tightened border restrictions and stating that all those entering the country from Australia would be subjected to a mandatory 14-day self-isolation period. The new restrictions, which come into from Sunday midnight, would have led to the New Zealand team being quarantined if it stayed back to complete the assignment.

How Indian bowlers plan to tackle hectic schedule

How Indian bowlers plan to tackle hectic schedule

Rediff.com18 Nov 2020

It may be possible that both Bumrah and Shami will play the ODIs where they can bowl their 10 over quota and then switch to Test match mode

India to share CoWIN story with over 20 nations showing interest

India to share CoWIN story with over 20 nations showing interest

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

India will share the development story of Co-WIN, the digital platform that helped it launch and implement a nationwide COVID-19 vaccination programme, with more than 20 countries that have shown interest in adopting the portal to run their own inoculation drives.

Ex-judge to probe breach in PM's security, other inquiries stayed: SC

Ex-judge to probe breach in PM's security, other inquiries stayed: SC

Rediff.com10 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the ongoing inquiries by two separate panels of the Centre and the Punjab government into the security breach during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to Punjab, and said that it will set up a committee headed by a former apex court judge to probe it.

COVID-19: Women's ODI, men's U-19 World Cup qualifiers postponed

COVID-19: Women's ODI, men's U-19 World Cup qualifiers postponed

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The start of the journey to the ICC U19 Cricket World Cup 2022 was scheduled to begin with the European Regional Qualifier in Denmark between July 24 and 30. The ICC will consult participating members to figure when these events can be staged.

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

India presses for 'immediate ceasefire' in Sumy to evacuate citizens

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

India on Saturday 'strongly pressed' the Russian and Ukrainian governments through multiple channels for an immediate ceasefire in Sumy to ensure a safe passage for around 700 Indian students stuck there as it keeps focus on their evacuation from the war-hit city in eastern Ukraine.

Why is China justifying murder of 20 jawans: Rahul

Why is China justifying murder of 20 jawans: Rahul

Rediff.com7 Jul 2020

He highlighted how the ministry of foreign affairs of People's Republic of China in its statement made a mention of the Galwan Valley, but the Indian external affairs ministry did not do so.

Don't Use Netaji To Score Political Points

Don't Use Netaji To Score Political Points

Rediff.com24 Jan 2022

Bose's views make it amply clear how he would have dealt with communal and supremacist forces post-Independence had he been there at the helm instead of Nehru, points out Utkarsh Mishra.

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland postponed to 2021

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland postponed to 2021

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

India's Davis Cup tie against Finland was on Friday postponed to 2021 as the International Tennis Federation pushed back all the matches, including the Finals, to next year owing to COVID-19 pandemic. India were scheduled to travel to Finland for the World Group I tie in September.

India evacuates Kandahar consulate staff as Taliban seizes new areas

India evacuates Kandahar consulate staff as Taliban seizes new areas

Rediff.com11 Jul 2021

A special aircraft of the Indian Air Force was sent on Saturday to bring back the Indian diplomats, officials and other staff members including a group of Indo-Tibetan Border Police personnel.

India to monitor Shami, Bhumrah's workload

India to monitor Shami, Bhumrah's workload

Rediff.com26 Nov 2020

'You want to see how people react to different situations. There is a fine balance that you need to maintain, something we have managed to do for the last few years.'

Public authority's power only to be used for public good, says SC

Public authority's power only to be used for public good, says SC

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

A public authority possesses power only to use it for public good and this imposes a solemn duty on the State to act impartially and to adopt a procedure of allotment of licence which is 'fair play in action,' the Supreme Court has said.

Root hopes England peak before Ashes

Root hopes England peak before Ashes

Rediff.com15 May 2021

England and Australia are slated to lock horns against each other in the Ashes later this year. England would be squaring off against New Zealand and India in the longest format before the Ashes.

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India: Govt

Overall coronavirus situation stabilising in India: Govt

Rediff.com15 May 2021

The Union health ministry said 11 states have over one lakh active COVID-19 cases, 17 have less than 50,000 cases while eight have active cases between 50,000 and one lakh.

Why Xi Hates This Lady

Why Xi Hates This Lady

Rediff.com18 Oct 2021

An independent Taiwan under President Tsai Ing-wen's Democratic Progressive Party is anathema to China, observes Rup Narayan Das.