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AI plans to operate 2 flights to evacuate Indians

AI plans to operate 2 flights to evacuate Indians

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Indian nationals who have reached the Ukraine-Romania border by road will be taken to Bucharest by officials of the Indian government so that they can be evacuated in the two Air India flights, they added.

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Distinguish between terrorists and civilians: US to Israel

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

'We have also been incredibly clear to Hizbollah and any other malign actors that they should not use this opportunity to widen this conflict. And when we're talking about a humanitarian pause, what we are talking about is conditions that simultaneously ensure that Hamas is not in a position in which it can regroup, restrengthen itself'

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Indians found dead on US-Canada border believed to be from Gujarat

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Canadian police have named two of the eight people, including four Indians, whose bodies were found in a marshland area along the United States-Canada border, amid an investigation into the circumstances of their deaths.

AI flight departs from Mumbai for Bucharest to evacuate Indians in Ukraine

AI flight departs from Mumbai for Bucharest to evacuate Indians in Ukraine

Rediff.com26 Feb 2022

The flight, AI1943, took off from the Mumbai airport around 3.40 am and is expected to land at the Bucharest airport around 10 am (Indian Standard Time), senior government officials said.

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Raj rules: Indians account for most foreign-born residents in UK

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to latest statistics based on the country's 2021 census data.

Romanian hacker plans to protect world's ATMs!

Romanian hacker plans to protect world's ATMs!

Rediff.com21 May 2013

Valentin Boanta, sitting in his jail cell, proudly explains the device he has invented could make the world's ATMs impregnable even to tech-savvy criminals.

Govt to bear cost of evacuation flights for Indians from Ukraine

Govt to bear cost of evacuation flights for Indians from Ukraine

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The government is making efforts to evacuate Indian nationals from Ukraine through its land border crossings with its neighbouring countries and they would then be brought back home, official sources said on Friday.

Halep handed provisional suspension for testing positive at US Open

Halep handed provisional suspension for testing positive at US Open

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

"Simona Halep, a 31-year-old Romanian tennis player, has been provisionally suspended under Article 7.12.1 of the 2022 Tennis Anti-Doping Programme (TADP)," the body said in a statement.

India to fly out citizens in Ukraine from neighbouring countries

India to fly out citizens in Ukraine from neighbouring countries

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

The government is organising evacuation flights for Indians in Ukraine, the sources said, adding that the cost will be completely borne by the government.

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu sparkles on debut to advance

World Boxing C'ships: Nitu sparkles on debut to advance

Rediff.com11 May 2022

The 21-year-old from Haryana then landed a flurry of punches in the third round as the last three minutes were closely-fought between the two. But Nitu defended tightly and looked in control to emerge victorious.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

'I am happy I survived Russian bombings'

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

''I had no idea that my life would turn into a horror show.' 'I was stuck as the Russians kept bombing Kyiv non-stop.'

Ukrainian Troops Head To Battle

Ukrainian Troops Head To Battle

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

The region around Ukraine's capital continues to recover from Russia's aborted assault on Kyiv, which turned many communities into battlefields.

When Europe's Leaders Met Zelenskyy

When Europe's Leaders Met Zelenskyy

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi and Romanian President Klaus Iohannis visited Irpin, near Kyiv, Ukraine June 16, 2022.

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

For first time Christians account for less than half of England's population

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The number of people living in England and Wales identifying as Christian has fallen below half the population for the first time, while those identifying as Muslim or Hindu have registered a small rise, according to the latest census figures released on Tuesday.

'How much longer is this going to take?'

'How much longer is this going to take?'

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

Halep says she sent evidence about the contamination to the ITF in December and hoped her case would be heard by an independent tribunal in February but that it was postponed and then a new date in March had also been put back.

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Women's World Boxing C'ships: Preeti records sensational win

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

In the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championship, Preeti, Nitu Ghanghas and Manju Bamboriya clinched thumping wins on Saturday.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sabalenka through; Medvedev survives

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Carlos Alcaraz came through a testing third round encounter against Nicolas Jarry.

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Injury scare for Emma; Venus ousted in marathon match

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

China's Zhu Lin, who outlasted Venus Williams 3-6, 6-2, 7-5 in a rain-hit match that ran two hours and 23 minutes.

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Indian students in east Ukraine facing grim situation: Evacuee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

Several Indian students stuck in eastern parts of Ukraine, which is largely affected by the Russian military offensive, are facing a grim situation as it is difficult for them to travel by road to reach the western borders and move out of the war-hit country, one of the students returned to India said.

Halep, Azarenka advance in Rome, Osaka pulls out with injury

Halep, Azarenka advance in Rome, Osaka pulls out with injury

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Organisers confirmed Osaka had withdrawn due to a left ankle injury and her opponent Sara Sorribes Tormo will now face lucky loser Nuria Parrizas Diaz.

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

'We are safe now, but other students stranded in Ukraine not'

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

'The situation is very bad there. People are stranded'

Murray sends Thiem packing; Halep in Madrid quarters

Murray sends Thiem packing; Halep in Madrid quarters

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Former world number one Simona Halep stepped up her French Open preparations with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over American Coco Gauff to march into the quarter-finals of the Madrid Open on Monday while Andy Murray won on clay for the first time in five years.

Russia's Sizikova released from police custody after match-fixing allegations

Russia's Sizikova released from police custody after match-fixing allegations

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Russian player Yana Sizikova has been released from police custody a day after being arrested at the French Open over match-fixing allegations related to last year's tournament, her lawyer said on Friday.

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

US Open: Bopanna-Shapovalov enter quarterfinals

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Bopanna and Shapovalov will take on Dutch-Romanian combination of Jeal-Julien Rojer and Horia Tecau in the quarterfinals.

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Miami Open: Alcaraz dumps Fritz; Rybakina reaches final

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz moved to within two wins of completing the 'Sunshine Double'

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

US Open PIX: Djokovic whips Fritz; Shelton blasts way past Tiafoe

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 9 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York.

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Wimbledon PIX: Nadal, Swiatek, Halep move into round 2

Rediff.com29 Jun 2022

IMAGES from Day 2 of the Wimbledon Championships from the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Tuesday.

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

Prosecutors open French Open match-fixing probe

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

The investigation, which was opened on Oct. 1, is being handled by the French police's Central Service of Races and Games (SSCJ).

Sania-McHale cruise to semi-finals at Cleveland

Sania-McHale cruise to semi-finals at Cleveland

Rediff.com27 Aug 2021

India's Sania Mirza and her American partner Christina McHale cruised to the semifinals of Tennis in the Land tournament with a straight set win over Lucie Hradecka and Shuai Zhang in Cleveland.

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

'If the government doesn't help, our dreams will collapse'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

'Our future is in limbo. The government saved us with Operation Ganga; now, they must save our careers.'

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Atletico v Chelsea Champions League game moved to Bucharest

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

The travel ban was extended on Tuesday until March 2.

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

US Open PIX: Alcaraz, Murray advance; Minnen routs Venus

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

Images from Day 2 of the 2023 US Open at Flushing Meadows in New York on Tuesday.

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Sinner outlasts Alcaraz, meets Medvedev in Miami final

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Italian 10th seed Jannik Sinner stunned world number one Carlos Alcaraz 6-7(4), 6-4, 6-2 in an epic Miami Open semi-final duel on Friday, as Petra Kvitova set up a meeting with Elena Rybakina in the women's championship match.

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Madrid Open: Halep knocks out Badosa, Jabeur downs Gracheva

Rediff.com1 May 2022

Eighth seed Jabeur faced a tougher time against Russian Gracheva as she survived a double break in the decider to set up a meeting with Olympic gold medallist Belinda Bencic, who got the better of Karolina Muchova 6-3, 4-6, 7-5.

Comaneci does a Perfect 10 again!

Comaneci does a Perfect 10 again!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

July is a month that will forever bind Romania's two most famous sportswomen because it was in July 1976 that Comaneci became the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 at the Olympics.

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

US Open PIX: Djokovic's great escape at US Open!

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

IMAGES from Day 5 of the US Open, at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows, New York, on Friday.

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

University didn't allow us to leave Ukraine soon, says student from K'taka

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A third-year student of the Vinnytsia National Medical University, Attar had on February 22 booked a ticket for February 27 to fly back home to India.

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Basaksehir, PSG players walk off after alleged racism

Rediff.com9 Dec 2020

Istanbul Basaksehir's players, closely followed by their opponents Paris St Germain, walked off the pitch during a Champions League soccer game on Tuesday after the Turkish club accused a match official of racism.

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

PIX: Real Madrid beat 10-man Chelsea; Milan down Napoli

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

A tap-in by Karim Benzema and a powerful strike by substitute Marco Asensio earned European champions Real Madrid a 2-0 win over 10-man Chelsea.