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'Dunki' flight to Nicaragua: 14 agents booked for human trafficking

'Dunki' flight to Nicaragua: 14 agents booked for human trafficking

Rediff.com12 Jan 2024

Weeks after a Nicaragua-bound plane carrying Indians was grounded in France and later sent back to India, the Gujarat police have booked 14 agents on the charge of human trafficking for trying to send more than 60 persons from Gujarat to the US illegally via Mexico border, a senior official said.

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Norway Chess: Praggnanandhaa loses to Caruana

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Praggnanandhaa did not have to sweat hard to hold Caruana under Classical but in the Armageddon the American was a transformed player as he took advantage of his white pieces.

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

French Prez Macron to visit Delhi for G20 on Sept 9-10

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

Macron's office said the President will travel to Delhi to participate in the G20 Summit on September 9 and 10 following which he will leave for Bangladesh for a bilateral visit.

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Photographs That Speak A Million Words

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Check out the winners of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024. Now in its 17th year, the World Photography Organisation's awards ceremony is a major annual moment recognising the best photography in the world, celebrating the images and stories that have resonated with global audiences over the past year.

France to move bid at UN to ban Masood Azhar

France to move bid at UN to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com19 Feb 2019

The French sources also said that the country will insist on maintaining Pakistan on the 'grey list' of countries at the ongoing meet of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Paris.

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Two Paris attacks 'accomplices' charged in France

Rediff.com30 Jul 2016

Investigators believe they travelled to the Greek island of Leros on October 3 on the same boat full of refugees as two men who took part in the November 13 attacks.

Why France's Giroud could find himself on the bench

Why France's Giroud could find himself on the bench

Rediff.com14 Jun 2018

Didier Deschamps has tough choices to make ahead of his young team's World Cup opener against Australia and the experienced Olivier Giroud could find himself on the bench.

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

US vetoes Palestinian bid to gain statehood at UN

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

The United States has vetoed a resolution in the UN Security Council on the latest Palestinian bid to be granted full membership of the United Nations, an outcome lauded by Israel but criticised by Palestine as 'unfair, immoral, and unjustified'.

Vaishali extends lead in Norway Chess, Praggnanandhaa loses

Vaishali extends lead in Norway Chess, Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Vaishali stretched her lead to 2.5 points following her second win under classical time control.

Meet Deschamps, France football's coach-cum-philosopher

Meet Deschamps, France football's coach-cum-philosopher

Rediff.com9 Jul 2016

Didier Deschamps, who captained France to both World Cup and European triumphs, shared some of his sports psychology secrets on Saturday on the eve of his French side's Euro 2016 final against Portugal.

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

Despair to glory: Sarabjot's iconic Olympic turnaround

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

From feeling hopeless to Olympic medal three days later, the changing fortunes of shooter Sarabjot Singh

MHA issues fresh advisory to states amid rising Omicron cases

MHA issues fresh advisory to states amid rising Omicron cases

Rediff.com27 Dec 2021

In the advisory, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said States and Union Territories may consider imposing need based, local curbs and restrictions, to control the crowd during the festive season.

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Tension escalates as Iran seizes Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The MSC Aries was last seen on Friday, sailing towards the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of Dubai, according to The Times of Israel.

India The Next Big Travel Market

India The Next Big Travel Market

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

In outbound travel, India will be ahead of Italy, South Korea, Australia, Canada and France.

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Wimbledon PIX: Djokovic whips Rune; Fritz stuns Zverev

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

Images from Day 8 of Wimbledon 2024 at The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in London on Monday.

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

PIX: Ronaldo nets 700th career goal; France held by Turkey

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Ukraine advanced to the Euro 2020 finals after an impressive first half helped them to a 2-1 home win over Portugal, whose talismanic captain Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal.

Jewish synagogue attacked in Germany, man held

Jewish synagogue attacked in Germany, man held

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

The Berlin police said on 'X' that the incident took place at around 3:45 am local time at the synagogue on Brunnenstrabe Street in Berlin's central district of Mitte.

France goes to the polls to elect new president

France goes to the polls to elect new president

Rediff.com7 May 2017

The run-off vote pits the pro-Europe, pro-business Macron against anti-immigration and anti-European Union Marine Le Pen.

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Life, Death, Romance On OTT This Week

Rediff.com12 Apr 2024

Sukanya Verma lists her recommendations for the week.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner, Gauff begin in style

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 1 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Monday.

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

US, UK, France bring fresh proposal at UN to ban Masood Azhar

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

The proposal is the fourth such bid at the UN in the last 10 years to list Azhar as a global terrorist.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 2

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

A look at how India's athletes fared on Day 2, on Sunday, July 28, 2024:

Mbappe confirms departure from Paris Saint Germain

Mbappe confirms departure from Paris Saint Germain

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Coach Enrique understands Mbappe's decision to leave PSG

US will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza very soon: Biden

US will begin airdropping humanitarian aid into Gaza very soon: Biden

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

Expressing hope for a potential deal by Ramadan, he also acknowledged the possibility that an agreement "may not get there," as reported by CNN.

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Wimbledon PIX: Alcaraz, Sinner ease into quarter-finals

Rediff.com8 Jul 2024

IMAGES from Day 7 of the Wimbledon Championships, at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, London, on Sunday.

Modi talked about Chinese actions with Macron: Sources

Modi talked about Chinese actions with Macron: Sources

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The Ukraine conflict and Chinese activities in the Indo-Pacific region figured in last week's talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron, and both sides have similar views over the two issues, sources said on Monday.

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Paris Olympics: How India's athletes fared on Day 7

Rediff.com3 Aug 2024

Check out how India's athletes fared on Day 7, Friday, August 2, 2024:

Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies

Unconvincing displays from France and Spain in final friendlies

Rediff.com10 Jun 2018

World Cup hopefuls France salvaged a late 1-1 draw against the United States in their final friendly before the tournament, while fellow title favourites Spain also needed a late oal as they edged past Tunisia 1-0 on Saturday. Elsewhere, there were wins for finalists Serbia, Denmark, Morocco and Australia, while Sweden were held to a goalless draw by Peru.

India working with French authorities after flight detained

India working with French authorities after flight detained

Rediff.com23 Dec 2023

The plane that took off from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates carrying 303 Indian passengers, including many minors, was grounded at the Chalons-Vatry airport in Marne on Thursday.

Indians are a long shot in Candidates: Viswanathan Anand

Indians are a long shot in Candidates: Viswanathan Anand

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

Giving prominence to experience over youthful exuberance, five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand feels the three Indian participants remain far from winning the Candidates chess title, saying they "should first settle into the tournament."

Women's World Cup: Henry sends France into quarters; England through

Women's World Cup: Henry sends France into quarters; England through

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

France captain Amandine Henry came to the rescue as the hosts scraped into the women's World Cup quarter-finals with a 2-1 win against Brazil after extra time.

Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Norway Chess: Vaishali beats Humpy; Praggnanandhaa loses

Rediff.com29 May 2024

Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa lost to World Champion Ding Liren in the Armageddon tie-breaker after the two played out a draw under normal time control in the second round.

Why France is India's best friend in Europe

Why France is India's best friend in Europe

Rediff.com11 Mar 2018

'Over the last two decades, the India-French relationship has grown steadily, no major political difference having darkened the sky between Paris and Delhi,' says Claude Arpi.

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Macron may stop for roadside chai in Jaipur, pay through UPI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2024

French president Emmanuel Macron arrived on Thursday in a decked-up Jaipur city, where he will spend several hours savouring the sites -- and perhaps some roadside chai -- before engaging in talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on strengthening India France ties.

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Can Gukesh maintain lead in Candidates' Chess?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Gukesh to clash with Alireza on what promises to be a photo finish

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

Defence Policy: India's Democracy Deficit

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

One hopes the new Lok Sabha will mark a break from a dismal tradition -- lack of interest in defence and security policies, argues Colonel Anil A Athale.

'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC

'Absurd': Elon Musk on India not having permanent seat in UNSC

Rediff.com23 Jan 2024

UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres had also made an impassioned plea for the UN to reflect today's world.

Candidates chess: Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as fav

Candidates chess: Indians in hunt, but Nepomniachtchi stands as fav

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

The Indians were never the favourites in the entire scheme of things but yet, Gukesh has withstood the early storm and so has Praggnanandhaa.

It's not a done deal yet on Rafale-M jets, Scorpene submarines

It's not a done deal yet on Rafale-M jets, Scorpene submarines

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

The negotiations on cost and techno-commercial details relating to India's proposed procurement of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets and three Scorpene submarines from France are not yet concluded, sources said on Tuesday.

Paris 2024's Wow Opening Ceremony Plan

Paris 2024's Wow Opening Ceremony Plan

Rediff.com16 Jan 2024

Unlike earlier Olympic opening ceremonies, where artistic performances precede the athlete procession, Paris 2024 will commence with athletes gracefully floating down the Seine river.