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How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

How India, UK will benefit from the free trade deal

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

India on Thursday signed a free trade agreement, officially dubbed as the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), with the UK - its 16th trade pact so far - as the country aims to boost bilateral trade and investments.

PIX: Girelli brace takes Italy past Norway to Euro semis

PIX: Girelli brace takes Italy past Norway to Euro semis

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

Cristiana Girelli scores at the fag end of the match to put Italy into the last four of the Euros for the first time since 1997.

'Modi is standing like a wall': PM's strong message to Trump amid tariff row

'Modi is standing like a wall': PM's strong message to Trump amid tariff row

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

Amid uncertainty over trade talks with the US, Prime Minister Modi asserts India's commitment to protecting the interests of farmers and fishermen, vowing no compromise on their behalf.

Bengaluru to host Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

Bengaluru to host Billie Jean King Cup playoffs

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

India were on Thursday drawn in group G along with Slovenia and the Netherlands as Karnataka will host the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup playoffs in Bengaluru from November 14 where India will strive to qualify for the finals.

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Champs England lose to France; easy for Netherlands

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A summary of the Women's Euro Group D matches between England-France and Netherland-Wales.

Spain in Euro final after extra-time win over Germany

Spain in Euro final after extra-time win over Germany

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Spain's Aitana Bonmati struck a superb extra-time winner to fire her side to a 1-0 victory over Germany on Wednesday and send them through to the Women's European Championship final for the first time, where they will face reigning champions England.

Women's WC: Divya pulls off huge upset; Humpy held

Women's WC: Divya pulls off huge upset; Humpy held

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh made a huge stride forward, defeating second seed Jiner Zhu of China in the first game of the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

Osaka and Jabeur advance in Italian Open as Badosa, Kvitova pull out

Osaka and Jabeur advance in Italian Open as Badosa, Kvitova pull out

Rediff.com8 May 2025

Japan's Osaka beat Swiss lucky loser Viktorija Golubic

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

CAS favours Inter Kashi, Churchill's I-League crown at risk

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

Inter Kashi filed an appeal at the Switzerland-based CAS on April 24 against the decision of the AIFF appeals committee and the world's apex sports tribunal ruled in favour of the club on Tuesday.

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Two-down England rally; oust Sweden in Euro QF shoot-out

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Images from the women's Euro 2025 quarter-final between Sweden and England at Stadion Letzigrund, Zurich, Switzerland, on Thursday.

WC PIX: Embolo fires Switzerland to narrow win over Cameroon

WC PIX: Embolo fires Switzerland to narrow win over Cameroon

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Images from the FIFA World Cup Group G match between Switzerland and Cameroon on Thursday.

FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

FIDE Women's World Cup to have an Indian winner for first time

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

On pure experience of playing big games, Humpy goes in the final as the favourite against compatriot Deshmukh.

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Nations League PIX: Switzerland stun Portugal; Spain win

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

IMAGES from the UEFA Nations League matches played on Sunday.

Portugal vs Switzerland: Spotlight remains on Ronaldo

Portugal vs Switzerland: Spotlight remains on Ronaldo

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Ronaldo in sharp focus ahead of Portugal match against Switzerland

Jota remembered, Portugal fans roar through loss

Jota remembered, Portugal fans roar through loss

Rediff.com4 Jul 2025

Speaking to reporters on the way in to the stadium, the president of the Portuguese parliament Jose Aguiar Branco said the country would honour the pair for their contribution to the sport.

England battle from brink to down Italy and reach Euro final

England battle from brink to down Italy and reach Euro final

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Chloe Kelly fired home the rebound from her own penalty to net a 119th-minute winner as reigning champions England pulled off a stunning comeback to beat Italy 2-1 after extra-time on Tuesday and reach the Women's European Championship final.

Trump Is Winning Tariff War Hands Down

Trump Is Winning Tariff War Hands Down

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Donald Trump's tariffs, meant as political punishment, have avoided the predicted chaos, lifting US growth, weakening rivals, and letting him claim victory in a resilient global economy, observes T T Ram Mohan.

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Elavenil, Bhaker and debutants target Munich World Cup medals

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Two-time medallist Elavenil Valarivan will fancy her chances on the first competition day of ISSF World Cup in Munich on Tuesday

Swiss Open 2025: Gayatri-Treesa duo enters Round 2

Swiss Open 2025: Gayatri-Treesa duo enters Round 2

Rediff.com19 Mar 2025

Treesa and Gayatri, seeded fourth, will be the lone Indian challenge left in women's doubles in Basel after Priya Konjengbam-Shruti Mishra and Varshini Viswanath Sri-Arathi Sara Sunil lost their opening-round matches.

Shah, Jaishankar meet Prez Murmu days after Pahalgam massacre

Shah, Jaishankar meet Prez Murmu days after Pahalgam massacre

Rediff.com24 Apr 2025

The meeting comes in the wake of the terrorist attack in Jammu and Kashmir's Pahalgam on Tuesday in which 26 men, mostly tourists and including a Nepalese citizen, were gunned down in cold blood.

Women's Euros PIX: Sweden rout Germany to top group

Women's Euros PIX: Sweden rout Germany to top group

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Sweden made the most of Germany defender Carlotta Wamser's expulsion to sweep to a 4-1 win and secure top spot in their Group C clash on Saturday, their opponents also going through to the quarter-finals as runners-up.

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

FIDE Women's World Cup: Vantika holds nerves to down Ushenina

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

With Vantika's hard-earned victory there are still five Indians left in the last 32 stage of this US$691,250 prize money event with an additional bonus of making it to the Women's candidates' tournament slated in 2026 for the top three finishers.

Switzerland downplay political talk ahead of Serbia tie

Switzerland downplay political talk ahead of Serbia tie

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

'It's all about football tomorrow and this is what is going to matter. We are ready and mature enough to just play football. We want to make our nation proud and happy, and we will ignore the rest.'

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

FIFA WC: Portugal's Ronaldo benched for last-16 tie vs Switzerland

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Ronaldo, the first player to score in five World Cups, has only one goal in Qatar which came in Portugal's group opener against Ghana.

New IOC chief to strive for consensus on gender policy

New IOC chief to strive for consensus on gender policy

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) will spearhead discussions on gender eligibility criteria in sports, its new President Kirsty Coventry said on Thursday, four years after the ruling body had urged federations to handle the issue independently.

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Can India's Gold, Silver Slash US Trade Deficit?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2025

Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council says step will balance trade deficit with the US.

Blatter, Platini return to court over corruption charge

Blatter, Platini return to court over corruption charge

Rediff.com3 Mar 2025

Blatter and Platini were suspended from football in 2015 by FIFA for ethics breaches, originally for eight years, although their exclusions were later reduced.

NIA team reaches Pahalgam to probe terrorist attack

NIA team reaches Pahalgam to probe terrorist attack

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

A team from India's National Investigation Agency (NIA) has reached Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir to assist local police in investigating a deadly terrorist attack that killed 26 people, mostly tourists, on Tuesday. The NIA team visited the site of the attack, Baisaran meadow, known for its scenic beauty. Security agencies have released sketches of three suspected Pakistani terrorists involved in the attack, identified as Asif Fauji, Suleman Shah, and Abu Talha. The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the Lashkar-e-Taiba terrorist group, claimed responsibility for the attack.

Spain all set to get 'The Taste of India'

Spain all set to get 'The Taste of India'

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which sells dairy products, has launched Amul Milk in Spain.

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Wimbledon: The Joy, The Emotion

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

It was a dream opening day for the local fans as seven British players made it to the second round -- the most singles wins for the home nation in a single day at Wimbledon in the professional era.

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

It's official: Inter Kashi are I-League champions!

Rediff.com18 Jul 2025

Inter Kashi become I-League champions after CAS rejects AIFF Appeal Committee decision

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

Roger Federer to serve as Le Mans starter

Rediff.com25 Apr 2025

The Swiss tennis great will lower the flag to start the 93rd edition of the endurance race on June 14.

Why Vacation Costs Are On The Rise

Why Vacation Costs Are On The Rise

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

The primary drivers: Geopolitical disruptions inflating fuel and operational costs, and a surge in travel demand.

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Djokovic's 100th title in sight at Geneva Open

Rediff.com24 May 2025

Novak Djokovic moved to the brink of his 100th tour-level title after recovering from a second-set blip to beat British qualifier Cameron Norrie 6-4, 6-7(6), 6-1 in the Geneva Open semi-finals on Friday.

Women's Euros PIX: Germany, Sweden win opening matches

Women's Euros PIX: Germany, Sweden win opening matches

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

Images from Friday's Women's Euro 2025 Group C action between Germany-Poland and Denmark-Sweden.

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Women's Euros: Spain whip Belgium; Portugal hold Italy

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

A summary of Monday's action at the Women's Euros between Spain-Belgium and Portugal-Italy.

PIX: Djokovic beats Hurkacz for 100th title at Geneva Open

PIX: Djokovic beats Hurkacz for 100th title at Geneva Open

Rediff.com25 May 2025

Novak Djokovic battled from a set down to clinch his 100th tour-level title by beating Polish sixth seed Hubert Hurkacz 5-7, 7-6(2), 7-6(2) at the Geneva Open on Saturday.

PIX: Swiatek, Bencic advance to first Wimbledon semi-final

PIX: Swiatek, Bencic advance to first Wimbledon semi-final

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

The Polish eighth seed walloped Liudmila Samsonova 6-2, 7-5 to reach the Wimbledon semi-finals for the first time.

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

World Indoors: Ingebrigtsen's golden double, hurdles drama

Rediff.com23 Mar 2025

Jakob Ingebrigtsen completed a golden double by capturing the men's 1,500 metres title on the final day of the World Indoor Athletics Championships

Dalai Lama rings in 90th birthday amid succession buzz

Dalai Lama rings in 90th birthday amid succession buzz

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

A heavy rain Sunday morning did little to dispirit the thousands who gathered in the main courtyard of Tsuglagkhang, the Dalai Lama temple, to observe the 90th birth anniversary of the 14th Dalai Lama.