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Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Rio Olympics: India's schedule for Friday, August 12

Rediff.com12 Aug 2016

Check out India's schedule on Day 7 of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, on Friday.

Sports Shorts: Junior men's skeet team tops qualifying but no medals for India on day 9 of ISSF WC

Sports Shorts: Junior men's skeet team tops qualifying but no medals for India on day 9 of ISSF WC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

Why Rana wants these shooting sensations to be left alone...

Why Rana wants these shooting sensations to be left alone...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2018

Jaspal Rana says 'too much' is being expected from teenage prodigies like Manu Bhaker and Anish Bhanwala

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters granted visas for New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

NRAI said Indian government had given clearance for the applications, but that was before last Thursday's dastardly attack

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

PIX: Haaland stars as Manchester City go top; Liverpool edge Spurs

Rediff.com1 May 2023

A summary of Sunday's action in the Premier League.

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Manipur violence: Govt issues shoot at sight orders; 55 Army columns deployed

Rediff.com4 May 2023

The Army and Assam Rifles were requisitioned in the night, and along with the state police, the forces arrested the violence by the morning, the spokesperson said.

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

For the foreseeable future, diesel is likely to drive India's economy

Rediff.com19 May 2023

India's climate change goals are turning combustible. On the one hand, a protracted dispute between the government and manufacturers over subsidies threatens to slow the pace of electric vehicle (EV) sales. On the other hand, repeated assertions by different arms of the government over banning sales of new fossil fuel-fired vehicles have queered the pitch for energy investments. Before we address the issue of the recommended diesel vehicle ban in the recent report on energy transition, issued months before the next round of global climate talks begin in Dubai in November, let's look at what's at stake.

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Tokyo Games: Shooter Anish Bhanwala could get quota

Rediff.com29 May 2020

The new deadline for Tokyo 2020 Qualification in shooting is June 6, 2021, according to the ISSF.

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Women's World Cup PIX: Philippines shock NZ; Colombia blank S Korea

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Sarina Bolden headed the winner as the Philippines spoiled co-hosts New Zealand's party

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Worried kin appeal govt to evacuate Indians from Sudan

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Anxious relatives of several Indians stuck in Sudan following the fighting between the Army and paramilitary forces are eagerly waiting for information about their relatives and appealed to the government to evacuate them from the strife-torn African country as soon as possible.

Routine shooting gold in bag, Anish worries about maths exam

Routine shooting gold in bag, Anish worries about maths exam

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

Inside the shooting range, his confidence rivals a seasoned campaigner but the moment Anish Bhanwala steps out of it, he becomes the average 15-year-old worried about his maths exam. It's just that he now happens to be India's youngest Commonwealth Games gold-medallist.

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

WI, Zimbabwe and SL head into WC Qualifier unbeaten

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

West Indies, Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka will enter the ICC Men's Cricket World Cup 2023 Qualifier high on confidence

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Delhi reopens schools, ends WFH as pollution eases

Rediff.com7 Nov 2022

As the air pollution in Delhi-NCR ameliorated over the last two days, the Centre's air quality panel Sunday directed authorities to lift the ban on plying of non-BS VI diesel light motor vehicles in the region and the entry of trucks into the capital imposed under the final stage of the Graded Response Action Plan.

Struggling Delhi Capitals eye turnaround against RCB

Struggling Delhi Capitals eye turnaround against RCB

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

Delhi are enduring a poor start to the season as they have lost all their four games in IPL 2023 so far.

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Odisha train mishap: Main line tracks repaired

Rediff.com4 Jun 2023

Two days after one of India's worst train accidents at Bahanaga Bazar in Odisha's Balasore district, two railway tracks have been made fit to carry trains after bulldozers and cranes removed capsized coaches on the main trunk line connecting eastern and southern India.

Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert

Cyclone threat looms over east coast, Odisha on alert

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The weather system over the South Andaman Sea and the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to move north-westwards and strengthen into a depression by Saturday, the Met Department said.

New Zealand humiliate West Indies inside four days

New Zealand humiliate West Indies inside four days

Rediff.com4 Dec 2017

New Zealand's bowlers ripped through the West Indies tail after lunch on the fourth day of the first Test in Wellington on Monday to record an innings and 67-run victory and take a 1-0 lead in their two-match series.

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Check out India's schedule on Day 6 of Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Aug 2018

Following is the schedule of Indian contingent on the sixth day of the Asian Games.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Asian Games 2023 Schedule

Poor finish costs Chandela a medal at World Cup

Poor finish costs Chandela a medal at World Cup

Rediff.com24 May 2018

India's shooter Apurvi Chandela had a gold medal in her grasp before a slip up in the 19th shot pushed her outside the medal bracket at the ISSF World Cup Rifle/Pistol stage.

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Delhi's air 'very poor' on morning after Diwali but better than previous yrs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2022

According to forecasting agencies, the city is set to record its best air quality for the day after Diwali since 2015 on Tuesday.

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

22 killed as major fire breaks out at Bhubaneswar hospital

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The blaze was suspected to have been triggered by an electric short circuit in the dialysis ward which spread to the ICU.

India finish fourth in junior shooting World Cup

India finish fourth in junior shooting World Cup

Rediff.com6 May 2016

Indian shooters ended their campaign at the International Shooting Sport Federation Junior World Cup in Suhl, Germany, at a creditable fourth position, finishing with three gold, four silver and three bronze.

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Krrish, Ravi enter semis of Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships

Disaster in the making? Thousands evacuated as 27 UK towers fail fire safety test

Disaster in the making? Thousands evacuated as 27 UK towers fail fire safety test

Rediff.com24 Jun 2017

Residents of 650 flats in four tower blocks on an estate in the Swiss Cottage area of north London were evacuated on Friday night by the local Camden Council, following tests ordered in the wake of the Grenfell Tower blaze on June 14, which claimed at least 79 lives and displaced hundreds others.

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

'More than just three involved in Sandpaper-gate'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Erskine said he had told Warner to keep quiet so that everyone could move on from the scandal.

How India's military strength grew in 2022

How India's military strength grew in 2022

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

The Indian troops guarding the nearly 3,500-km Line of Actual Control (LAC) maintained an assertive approach in sync with the broader national security doctrine and procured a variety of military platforms and weapons to enhance their combat capabilities.

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

India in charge at Edgbaston despite Bairstow ton

Rediff.com4 Jul 2022

Pant, whose rapid 146 put India in the box seat, was more restrained in the second innings.

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

QUIZ: How much do you know about Indians at the Olympics?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

Take our quiz to find out just how much you know.

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Pakistan shooters not taking part in New Delhi World Cup

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

Pakistan will not participate in the shooting World Cup in New Delhi after a top official of the national federation confirmed that its marksmen had not been issued visas

CWG champion Apurvi Chandela wins gold in Shooting Nationals

CWG champion Apurvi Chandela wins gold in Shooting Nationals

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

Apurvi Chandela won the gold in the women's 10 metres air rifle event on the concluding day of the 58th National Shooting Championships.

Asian Games, Day 7: Tejinder's shot at glory as India earn seventh gold

Asian Games, Day 7: Tejinder's shot at glory as India earn seventh gold

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

In the medal standings, India were placed eighth with a compilation of seven gold, five silver and 17 bronze.

Munich shooting WC: Jitu, Prakash go through; Bindra finishes 15th

Munich shooting WC: Jitu, Prakash go through; Bindra finishes 15th

Rediff.com21 May 2016

India's pistol ace Jitu Rai displayed good form to sail through to the qualification round of the men's 50-metre pistol event on the opening day of the ISSF World Cup in Munich on Saturday.

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

There Will Surely Never Be Another Bishan Singh Bedi

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

One of cricket's greatest players passed into the ages on Monday. Rediff.com salutes the legend.

National Shooting: Olympian Vijay Kumar wins gold

National Shooting: Olympian Vijay Kumar wins gold

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

London Olympics silver medalist shooter Vijay Kumar of Army shot gold in men's 25m rapid fire pistol event at the 57th National Shooting Championship in New Delhi on Saturday.

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

'Prolonged ethnic conflict in Manipur can lead to a dangerous situation'

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'The unfolding events indicate a dangerous internal security situation in Manipur and the region. It can have external ramifications also.'

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

3 killed, 7 hurt as goods train derails at Odisha station; toll may go up

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

East Coast Railway officials said that the accident took place around 6.44 am when some people were waiting at the platform and the waiting hall for a passenger train.

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Reliance net falls 15%; plans to raise Rs 20,000 cr

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Reliance Industries Ltd on Friday reported a 15 per cent drop in its net profit to Rs 15,792 crore for the third quarter, according to a company's stock exchange filing. The net profit of Rs 15,792 crore in October-December 2022 compares to Rs 18,549 crore a year back.

Digital Competition Law Worries Big Tech

Digital Competition Law Worries Big Tech

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

'The message is not clear whether we are wanted.' 'All this could adversely impact our strategy in India and also investments.'