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Kavanaugh clears crucial test vote in Senate; Trump 'very proud'

Kavanaugh clears crucial test vote in Senate; Trump 'very proud'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2018

The bitterly divided Senate voted 51-49 to end the debate on nomination of Kavanaugh, 53, who has been nominated by Trump on the nine-member bench of the Supreme Court.

Hazard apologises for laughing after Real defeat

Hazard apologises for laughing after Real defeat

Rediff.com7 May 2021

Hazard's two seasons in Spain have been riddled with injuries that have prevented him from hitting top form.

How Niharika Made Headlines At Fashion Week

How Niharika Made Headlines At Fashion Week

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Niharika NM was the showstopper for designer Sameer Madan's collection at the LFW X FDCI.

Stranded Australian sues his government for ban on flights from India

Stranded Australian sues his government for ban on flights from India

Rediff.com5 May 2021

A 73-year-old Australian, who is stranded in India since March last year, has filed a lawsuit before a Sydney court against the federal government for banning flights from India and threatening to prosecute those attempting to enter the country with the possibility of a jail term and a penalty, saying the move is "unconstitutional".

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Modi Trapped In World Of Complex Relationships

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

The Modi government finds itself in a contradiction of its own making. It has encouraged pro-Russian, Westophobic public sentiment while setting strategic policy that's exactly the opposite, points out Shekhar Gupta.

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Here are nominees for Male World Athlete of the Year 2020

Rediff.com2 Nov 2020

A three-way voting process will determine the finalists.

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Queen Elizabeth II laid to rest in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The Queen's coffin then lowered into the royal vault in preparation for her final resting place by the side of her late husband of 73 years, Prince Philip, in an enclave of the historic chapel on her south-east England estate of Windsor.

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

Paytm to raise $1.5 bn via primary issue of shares ahead of IPO

Rediff.com8 Jun 2021

Paytm will look to raise up to $1.5 billion as part of primary share sale, leading up to its initial public offering (IPO), which is planned for November, a person familiar with the developments said. The company is looking to file its draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) by July, according to sources. According to this person, though the details of the listing are being worked out, Paytm may take the qualified institutional buyer (QIB) route to list and issue fresh equity to raise funds.

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Tennis: Djokovic, Nadal advance in Rome

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

Professional sports events in Italy have been played without fans since March due to the COVID-19 pandemic but sports minister Vincenzo Spadafora said fans would be allowed to attend the closing stages of the tournament on Sunday and Monday.

Japan's PM says impossible to hold Olympics unless pandemic contained

Japan's PM says impossible to hold Olympics unless pandemic contained

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The IOC and the Japanese government postponed the Games last month until July 2021 because of the impact of the coronavirus outbreak. It will be impossible to host the Tokyo Olympic Games next year unless the coronavirus pandemic is contained, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said.

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

US On Diplomacy Road With Taliban?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2021

There is growing acceptance of the idea in the international community that engaging the Taliban government is a far better approach than ostracising it, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Jennifer?

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Jennifer?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Sigh! Does Jennifer remind you of your teenage crush?

'India must have its place in the sun'

'India must have its place in the sun'

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

'China seems more intent on creating a new world order rather than shaping the existing one.' 'India is of course, at this moment in time, aligned with the West-led order because of China's full-spectrum aggressive behaviour towards India.'

After court battle, Man City look to make peace with UEFA

After court battle, Man City look to make peace with UEFA

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

UEFA had banned City from European competition for two years after ruling they had breached Financial Fair Play (FFP) regulations but City won an appeal last month to have that verdict and sanction overturned.

The keys to Bayern Munich's treble season

The keys to Bayern Munich's treble season

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich have won 21 consecutive matches in all competitions and are on a 30-game unbeaten run despite a two-month break in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

REWIND: Top photos of the week

REWIND: Top photos of the week

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

All of the top news of the week gone by, in photos.

Messi contemplating Barcelona exit?

Messi contemplating Barcelona exit?

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

Lionel Messi still wishes to leave Barcelona after meeting new coach Ronald Koeman, according to reports in the Spanish media on Friday, as all four sports newspapers dedicated their front covers to the Argentine's uncertain future.

Hamilton on pole as Mercedes sweep Spanish GP front row

Hamilton on pole as Mercedes sweep Spanish GP front row

Rediff.com15 Aug 2020

Formula One championship leader Lewis Hamilton clinched a record-extending 92nd career pole position in a Mercedes front-row lockout with team mate Valtteri Bottas at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday.

Injured Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Kyrgios in final

Injured Nadal pulls out of Wimbledon; Kyrgios in final

Rediff.com8 Jul 2022

Rafael Nadal's hopes of completing a rare calendar year Grand Slam ended on Thursday when the Spaniard pulled out of his highly-anticipated Wimbledon semi-final showdown against Australian Nick Kyrgios with an abdominal strain.

PIX: Shan, Abbas put Pakistan on top in first Test v England

PIX: Shan, Abbas put Pakistan on top in first Test v England

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

Images from Day 2 of the first Test match between England and Pakistan in Manchester, on Thursday.

CIA director held secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report

CIA director held secret meeting with Taliban leader in Kabul: Report

Rediff.com24 Aug 2021

CIA Director William J. Burns held a secret meeting in Kabul on Monday with Baradar in the highest-level face-to-face encounter between the Taliban and the Biden administration since the militants seized the Afghan capital, the Washington Post reported, citing unnamed US officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity,

Charles commits to 'lifelong service' in 1st address as king

Charles commits to 'lifelong service' in 1st address as king

Rediff.com10 Sep 2022

Charles will be formally proclaimed as King at the Accession Council at 10am local time on Saturday in the State Apartments of St. James's Palace, Buckingham Palace has said. It will mark the first time in history that the ceremony will be televised.

Broad gets batting inspiration from Warne

Broad gets batting inspiration from Warne

Rediff.com26 Jul 2020

Stuart Broad scored the joint third fastest Test 50 for England off just 33 balls as he helped England to fight back

Aubameyang fires Arsenal past City into FA Cup final

Aubameyang fires Arsenal past City into FA Cup final

Rediff.com19 Jul 2020

City dominated the early exchanges, pinning Arsenal back, but were stopped in their tracks when Aubameyang produced a neat finish in the 19th minute following a flowing end-to-end move.

Manchester City aren't the only big spenders, says Guardiola

Manchester City aren't the only big spenders, says Guardiola

Rediff.com15 Jul 2020

If there is one thing that still riles Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, it is the suggestion that his English Premier League success is down to money. After City were cleared of breaking UEFA's Financial Fair Play rules by the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which overturned the club's two-year European ban, the Spaniard was in a fiery mood as he railed against the idea that cash was behind the club's two Premier League titles.

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Indian-American physician named co-chair of Biden's Covid task-force

Rediff.com9 Nov 2020

Dr Murthy, 43, a former United States Surgeon General, along with two other co-chairs -- Dr David Kessler and Dr Marcella Nunez-Smith -- would lead a team of leading public health experts who will advise Biden and Vice President-elect Kamala Harris on the deadly virus.

Japanese Olympian Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 prez

Japanese Olympian Hashimoto takes over as Tokyo 2020 prez

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

She added that Suga had encouraged her to make the Games successful but declined to say anything further until after a Tokyo 2020 executive board meeting later in the day, when an official announcement on the post was likely to be made.

Britain reports world's first known Omicron death

Britain reports world's first known Omicron death

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday confirmed the UK's first death from the Omicron variant of coronavirus, the first known fatality from the highly transmissible variant of Covid-19 in the world.

PICS: Tokyo Olympics - The Green Games

PICS: Tokyo Olympics - The Green Games

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

Plastic podiums, recycled medals, cardboard beds put focus on sustainability at Tokyo 2020.

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori set to quit over sexist remark

Tokyo Olympics chief Mori set to quit over sexist remark

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The president of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics organising committee, Yoshiro Mori, will resign over a sexist remark that sparked an outcry, two sources said on Thursday, while the former prime minister said he could not let the controversy drag on.

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Champions League: Bayern coach Flick faces final tactical dilemma

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

Bayern Munich's success in reaching the final of the Champions League has been built on a very distinct tactical approach but it is one that carries big risks against Paris St Germain, leaving coach Hansi Flick with a major dilemma.

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

McLaren driver Norris tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Norris finished ninth in the drivers' standings last season.

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Roglic to win Stage 15

Tour de France: Pogacar beats Roglic to win Stage 15

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Roglic leads Pogacar by 40 seconds and Colombian Rigoberto Uran by 1:34 as the race is turning into an all-Slovenian affair following Bernal's disappearance.

EPL: Can Manchester United get back in the title race?

EPL: Can Manchester United get back in the title race?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2020

Given the improvements at Chelsea and Arsenal, it will still be a significant achievement for United to secure a top four finish and in the Champions League, a decent run in the knockout stages would also be a sign of progress.

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Henry Kissinger: Modern Day Chanakya

Rediff.com5 Dec 2023

Kissinger's approach of balance of power, secret diplomacy and moderating ideology are the need of the hour. That is the greatest tribute to an intellectual who had a major impact on the world in his lifetime, notes Colonel Anil A Athale.

Tour de France commences as Kristoff wins stage one

Tour de France commences as Kristoff wins stage one

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

Norway's Kristoff outsprinted Danish world champion Mads Pedersen after 156 km around Nice.

PHOTOS: Anderson picks five as Pakistan follow-on

PHOTOS: Anderson picks five as Pakistan follow-on

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

James Anderson claimed his fifth wicket as England enforced the follow-on against Pakistan on the third day of the third and final Test at the Rose Bowl on Sunday, despite a battling century by visiting skipper Azhar Ali.

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

I want to write history of French football: Mbappe

Rediff.com23 Aug 2020

This is the first time that PSG is featuring in the finals of the Champions League.

Liverpool win EPL: 'It's been a long time but finally is here'

Liverpool win EPL: 'It's been a long time but finally is here'

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Reactions to Liverpool's Premier League triumph, their first league title since 1990:

India lose to New Zealand; crash out of Hockey World Cup

India lose to New Zealand; crash out of Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2023

India made a shock exit from the FIH Men's World Cup after losing to New Zealand in sudden death in their must-win crossover match.