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Key points from WADA's damning report against Russian athletics

Key points from WADA's damning report against Russian athletics

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

Some of the main points of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) Independent Commission's (IC) report into allegations of widespread doping in Russian athletics. The commission was set up after Germany's ARD television said in a documentary programme aired on December 3 last year that it had found evidence of systematic doping and cover-ups.

Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi

Federer, Nadal to begin next season at Abu Dhabi

Rediff.com13 Oct 2009

Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal will begin the 2010 season in Abu Dhabi by playing in a six-man, $250,000 winner-takes-all exhibition tournament, local media reported on Tuesday.

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Firouza; Vaishali draws with Humpy

Candidates Chess: Praggnanandhaa holds Firouza; Vaishali draws with Humpy

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

Another game to end through repetition of moves was between Gukesh and Gujrathi.

Af-Pak is a 'terror incubator': Russian spy chief

Af-Pak is a 'terror incubator': Russian spy chief

Rediff.com10 Nov 2010

Pakistan and Afghanistan have become 'incubators' of terrorism, and pose a threat to Russia and all constituents of the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) of former Soviet republics, Russian security chief said on Tuesday. "These countries have become an 'incubator' of terrorism and extremism, which are spreading into the region, CIS countries and the whole world," Director of Federal Security Service (FSB) Alexander Bortnikov was quoted as saying.

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

US Open PIX: Federer, Djokovic advance; Wozniacki crashes out

Rediff.com31 Aug 2018

Images from Day 4 of the US Open in New York on Thursday.

India gets uranium fuel from Russia

India gets uranium fuel from Russia

Rediff.com26 May 2008

India has received the first consignment of uranium fuel from Russia for unit-1 of 1000 MegaWatt Kudankulam Nuclear power project in tamil Nadu.

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris

Federer begins road to 100 with a win in Paris

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Roger Federer made a comfortable start to his quest for a 100th title, despatching Fabio Fognini in straight sets to ease into the quarter-finals at the Paris Masters on Thursday.

Russia to buy stake in Sistema ShyamTele

Russia to buy stake in Sistema ShyamTele

Rediff.com10 Dec 2009

Russia will acquire 19.8 per cent stake in Sistema Shyam Teleservices Ltd, a joint venture between Sistema of Russia and Indian entity Shyam Group, for $676 million (around Rs 3,150 crore).

Russia eyes $10 bn trade with India by 2010

Russia eyes $10 bn trade with India by 2010

Rediff.com16 Apr 2008

Russia on Wednesday said it was keen to enhance bilateral trade with India to $10 billion by 2010 from the current $5 billion. "Russia-India trade turnover has increased by 40 per cent last year and amounted to $5 billion. We are very positive about increasing the turnover to $10 billion by 2010," Russian Federation's Ambassador Vyacheslav I Trubnikov said at a meeting organised by the All India Association of Industries (AIAI) in Mumbai.

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The two leaders discussed the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from the conflict areas.

Today at Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic get their campaign underway

Today at Wimbledon: Federer, Djokovic get their campaign underway

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Federer begins the pursuit of a record eighth Wimbledon title and a record 85th match win at the grass court major; Djokovic hoping to curb dismal slide

Doping program fuelled Russian medals at Sochi Olympics?

Doping program fuelled Russian medals at Sochi Olympics?

Rediff.com13 May 2016

Dozens of Russian athletes who competed at the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics, including at least 15 medal winners, were part of a state-run doping program.

India second best destination for FDI in 2007

India second best destination for FDI in 2007

Rediff.com16 Oct 2007

In addition, the region may become more attractive to "efficiency-seeking" FDI, owing to the plans of several countries such as India and China, Indonesia and Vietnam to develop their infrastructure.

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

ATP Cup: Murray faces 'Baby Fed' instead of Federer

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Former world number one Andy Murray is in line to play Grigor Dimitrov in the opening round of the inaugural ATP Cup, with Bulgaria qualifying among the final six teams in the nation-based tournament.

Federer stunned by Canas on day of upsets

Federer stunned by Canas on day of upsets

Rediff.com12 Mar 2007

World number one Roger Federer suffered a stunning 7-5, 6-2 upset defeat by Argentine Guillermo Canas in the Pacific Life Open second round on Sunday.

India signs agreement against N-terror

India signs agreement against N-terror

Rediff.com25 Jul 2006

The agreement requires States to make punishable as serious offence under their domestic law, terrorist acts involving the use of nuclear material.

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

IOC president Bach urges Ukraine to drop Paris Olympics boycott threat

Rediff.com9 Feb 2023

Thomas Bach has called on Ukraine to drop threats of a boycott of the 2024 Olympics over the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes.

Federer calls for more out-of-competition dope tests

Federer calls for more out-of-competition dope tests

Rediff.com13 Nov 2015

'I'm always surprised when I walk off court after a final and I'm like 'where is anti-doping?'

India, Russia to explore CEPA

India, Russia to explore CEPA

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

India and Russia have decided to explore signing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement that will include not only features of a foreign trade agreement but also trade in services and investment.

Visa concessions for Champions final

Visa concessions for Champions final

Rediff.com6 May 2008

Russia has waived entry visa requirements for fans with a valid ticket for the May 21 Champions League final between Manchester United and Chelsea.

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Shakhtar FC suggests Ukraine should replace Iran at WC

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

"This will be a fair decision that should draw the attention of the whole world to a regime that kills its best people and helps kill Ukrainians," Palkin said in a statement one day before his team plays at Celtic in the Champions League.

UN chief to meet Putin, Zelenskyy next week for resolving Ukraine conflict

UN chief to meet Putin, Zelenskyy next week for resolving Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Guterres will visit Moscow where on April 26 he will "have a working meeting and lunch with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and will be received by President Vladimir Putin," Eri Kaneko, associate spokesperson for the secretary-general said on Friday.

India 2nd largest filer of trademark applications among BRICS

India 2nd largest filer of trademark applications among BRICS

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

India was the second largest filer of international trademark applications among the BRICS nations in 2014.

Russia confers Modi with highest state decoration

Russia confers Modi with highest state decoration

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The PM is awarded for his role in promoting close ties between the two countries.

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Wimbledon PIX: Zverev, Djokovic, Rune cruise through

Rediff.com5 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 4 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Thursday.

Armed man storms German airport, opens fire; flight services halted

Armed man storms German airport, opens fire; flight services halted

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

He broke through the security barrier and drove into the aircraft maintenance area. Numerous police officers have arrived at the scene.

How Brahmos Missile Has Become Cheaper

How Brahmos Missile Has Become Cheaper

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Before Data Patterns developed an indigenous check-out equipment, Brahmos Aerospace was paying a Russian supplier three times what it will now pay the Indian company.

India seeks Russian help to join ISS project

India seeks Russian help to join ISS project

Rediff.com21 Sep 2007

India has sought the help of Russia to join the orbital International Space Station project in the face of "objection by some other project partners," a top Russian space agency official has said.

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

2024 Olympics: Ukraine presses France to ban Russia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Ukraine on mission to ban Russia from Paris Olympics

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Formula One teams rule out Russian race boycott

Rediff.com26 Jul 2014

Formula One teams say they will race in Russia, despite the crisis in Ukraine and downing of a Malaysian airliner, unless the country's debut Grand Prix in October is called off or they are ordered not to go.

Defending champion Federer knocked out of Wimbledon by Ukraine's Stakhovsky

Defending champion Federer knocked out of Wimbledon by Ukraine's Stakhovsky

Rediff.com27 Jun 2013

Defending champion Roger Federer's remarkable run of reaching 36 consecutive Grand Slam quarter-finals or better was ended in a shock second-round Wimbledon defeat by unheralded Ukrainian Sergiy Stakhovsky on Wednesday.

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Wozniacki stays alive in Singapore; Federer survives scare

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

Caroline Wozniacki overcame a mid-match wobble and withstood a barrage of big hitting to get her WTA Finals title defence back on track with a 7-5, 3-6, 6-2 victory over Petra Kvitova at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a draft resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Tennis round-up: Federer to face Romanian qualifier Copil in Basel final

Tennis round-up: Federer to face Romanian qualifier Copil in Basel final

Rediff.com28 Oct 2018

Copil, the World No 93, stunned second seed Alexander Zverev of Germany 6-3, 6-7 (6), 6-4 in the day's other semi-final.

Civil nuclear energy: India, Russia cosy up

Civil nuclear energy: India, Russia cosy up

Rediff.com2 Mar 2006

India will be identifying and separating its civilian and military nuclear facilities and programmes in a phased manner.

i-flex heads to Moscow

i-flex heads to Moscow

Rediff.com3 Dec 2004

i-flex Solutions on Friday announced the launch of its Moscow office. "The announcement is in line with i-flex's global expansion strategy," the company said.

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,

Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing worlds

Complaint filed against countries boycotting boxing worlds

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

A total of 11 countries are boycotting the championships due to the inclusion of Russian and Belarusian boxers.