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Haryana gets new CM; but BJP, JJP mum on alliance

Haryana gets new CM; but BJP, JJP mum on alliance

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

Five MLAs -- four from the BJP and one independent -- were also sworn in as ministers. However, former home minister and six-term MLA from Ambala Cantt, Anil Vij, has not found a place in the new cabinet.

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

FIFA Women's World Cup PIX: Japan, Spain march into quarters

Rediff.com5 Aug 2023

Hinata Miyazawa scored her fifth goal of the tournament as Japan beat Norway 3-1 in a clash of former champions on Saturday to reach the quarter-finals of the Women's World Cup.

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Ex-MLA among 12 booked for Haryana leader's murder, govt assures CBI probe

Rediff.com26 Feb 2024

Haryana Home Minister Anil Vij Monday said the probe into the killing of Indian National Lok Dal (INLD)'s state unit chief Nafe Singh Rathee will be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation even as 12 people including a former MLA were booked in connection with the murder.

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

FIFA World Cup PIX: Morocco down Canada, cruise into knockouts

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup F Group F match played between Morocco and Canada on Thursday.

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

World Cup 2022: Spain meet Germany; US face England

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The football world gathered in the Qatari capital on Friday as the draw ceremony for the World Cup finals got under way with music and dance.

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Football Roundup: Mourinho satisfied with United's progress; Ajax hold Nice

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

This and more from the happenings in the world of football

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Over 130 schools in Delhi-NCR get bomb threat; IS angle suspected

Rediff.com1 May 2024

The Delhi Police said it has conducted a thorough check of all schools that received the bomb threat but found nothing.

How Aus batsman Head plans to negate Ashwin

How Aus batsman Head plans to negate Ashwin

Rediff.com2 Dec 2018

'I faced Ashwin a couple times in IPL before this, so don't have much experience of playing him in Test cricket. But we have batsmen who can play spin well'

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Depay, Dumfries put Dutch into quarters

Rediff.com4 Dec 2022

Goals from Memphis Depay and Daley Blind gave the Netherlands a 2-0 halftime lead over the United States at the Khalifa International Stadium on Saturday in the first knockout match of the World Cup.

Indian MPs' team attends crash course at Yale University

Indian MPs' team attends crash course at Yale University

Rediff.com28 Jun 2012

A group of Indian MPs underwent a crash course at the prestigious Yale University of the United States, which was specially tailored for them incorporating issues like global economic governance, counter-insurgency efforts in Afghanistan and political developments in the Middle East.

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Cyclone Tauktae intensifies, 6 dead in 2 states

Rediff.com16 May 2021

Gale-force winds, heavy rainfall and high tidal waves swept the coastal belt of Kerala, Karnataka and Goa as Cyclone Tauktae hurtled northwards towards Gujarat on Sunday, leaving four people dead in Karnataka and two in Goa, damaging hundreds of houses, uprooting electricity poles and trees and forcing evacuation.

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Women's World Cup PIX: Spain, Japan secure vital wins

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Spain and Japan have six points and will play each other on Monday for top spot in the group

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

'Proud to be your partner': US hails India on Chandrayaan-3

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Mainstream American newspapers, many of which had been sceptical of India's space mission and sometimes even made fun of it through cartoons, noted the great Indian achievement.

Football Briefs: Is Rooney heading to MLS?

Football Briefs: Is Rooney heading to MLS?

Rediff.com11 May 2018

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Pre-season friendlies: United beat Barca 3-1; Arsenal thrash Lyon

Rediff.com26 Jul 2015

Manchester United kept up the positive momentum of their pre-season tour with a 3-1 victory over Barcelona in the International Champions Cup on Saturday in Santa Clara, California.

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Football friendlies: Neymar, Firmino on target as Brazil beat US

Rediff.com8 Sep 2018

Two goals in the first half from Roberto Firmino and Neymar gave Brazil an easy 2-0 victory over the United States in a friendly match in New Jersey on Friday.

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

India vs Pakistan is 'not be all and end all of ODI World Cup'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Pakistan's marquee October 15 clash against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad might be huge from perspective of fans on both sides of the border but it is certainly not the "be all and end all" from cricketing point of view.

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Pakistan's forgettable World Cup: Spinners' surrender, outdated batting

Rediff.com12 Nov 2023

An outdated batting approach, dismal performance of the spinners, lack of back-up options and selection blunders have led to another early World Cup exit for the forever unpredictable Pakistan unit.

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Numbers Don't Add Up For BJP In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com19 Apr 2024

Indications are that the DMK combine will win more seats than the AIADMK and BJP, but is facing a tough fight in about half a dozen from the rest, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy of the electoral contest in Tamil Nadu.

Akhilesh dissolves all party units in UP

Akhilesh dissolves all party units in UP

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

The party, however, has retained state president Naresh Uttam.

The man who will lead America's war against Islamic State

The man who will lead America's war against Islamic State

Rediff.com13 Sep 2014

United States President Barack Obama has chosen retired Marine Corps General John Allen, who earlier served as the commander of the US and North Atlantic Treaty Organisation forces in Afghanistan, to head the America-led global coalition against the dreaded terror group Islamic State, earlier know as ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Taiwan President seeks international support amid China drills

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

As China continue to hold military drills near Taiwan coast after United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's recent visit to Taipei, President Tsai Ing-wen has appealed for international support for the island nation and halt the escalation of the regional security situation.

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the next step in his side's development would be securing a trophy as they look to cap off a promising season by winning the Europa League. United, who finished third in the Premier League, hold a 5-0 lead over Austrian side LASK Linz heading into the second leg of their last-16 tie which will be played without fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

Wales coach admits they deserved defeat vs Iran

Wales coach admits they deserved defeat vs Iran

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

The Welsh sit bottom of Group B on one point

England's Laura Bassett will head home a hero...

England's Laura Bassett will head home a hero...

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

England coach Mark Sampson said defender Laura Bassett would head home as a hero.

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

White House condemns trolling of scribe who questioned Modi

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Last week, The Wall Street Journal reporter Sabrina Siddiqui asked Prime Minister Modi about the rights of minorities in India and what steps his government was willing to take to improve them and also uphold free speech.

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Top Hamas commanders linked to Oct 7 attack killed

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Lt Col Hecht spoke as the Israel Air Force killed Merad Abu Merad, Hamas' head of aerial activity, in Gaza City, who it said was responsible for directing terrorists during the October 7 massacre of Israelis in the western Negev.

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

From Godrej to Tata, India Inc begins breaking the diversity mould

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

In a move towards gender inclusion, Tamil Nadu has partnered Godrej Consumer Products (GCPL) to offer a 5 per cent job reservation for LGBTQAI+ and people with disabilities at GCPL's upcoming fast-moving consumer goods manufacturing unit in Thiruporur in Chengalpattu district. According to industry experts and activists, while companies acknowledge transgender communities, this is the first time the entire spectrum of gender minorities, including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning (one's sexual or gender identity), asexual and intersex, is receiving such a notable share of job participation in the private sector while signing memoranda of understanding with states.

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Trump says he won't watch NFL, US soccer if players kneel

Rediff.com14 Jun 2020

United States President Donald Trump has said he will not watch National Football League (NFL) or US soccer team matches if players do not stand for the national anthem. The US Soccer Federation last week said it had dropped its requirement that players stand during the anthem, saying the policy was wrong and detracted from the Black Lives Matter movement.

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

'Eventually one day I will leave tennis in about 23, 24 years'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

Novak Djokovic has no intention of passing the torch to the next generation just yet.

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

What Does Ranjan Pai's Re-Entry Mean For Byju's?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

'Considering Pai is putting his own personal money in Byju's, stakeholders in the company can look forward to more governance and transparency.'

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

India's Nuclear Churning: From Idealism To Realism

Rediff.com11 May 2024

Although the credit for acquiring the technological skill must be given to India's outstanding nuclear scientists, the decision to go nuclear was a political one that entailed clarity of vision, courage and resolve, points out Rup Narayan Das.

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Number of women in blue-collar jobs increasing across manufacturing sector

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

"Lady candidates need not apply." So read the postscript in a job notice from Telco (now Tata Motors) on a notice board in the corridors of the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore (now Bengaluru), in 1974. Irked, Sudha Murty, who was then pursuing her masters in computer science at the institute, wrote a postcard to JRD Tata, expressing her surprise at this gender discrimination, especially since the Tata Group were pioneers on many fronts. Shortly, Murty became the first woman on the firm's shop floor.

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

In first meet with Xi, Biden brings up China's policies in Taiwan, Tibet, Hong Kong

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping on Monday held their first in-person meeting in Bali, with both leaders underscoring the need to manage their differences and prevent a conflict, amid Beijing's coercive military posturing against Taiwan and in the strategic Indo-Pacific region.

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Football: Police ban on Juventus fans for Lukaku abuse

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Lukaku was subjected to abuse during the first leg at Juventus "before, during, and after the penalty" he scored to earn Inter a 1-1 draw, the player's representatives said.

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Over 1000 killed, 1500 injured as powerful earthquake hits Afghanistan

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

The US Geological Survey said the quake struck about 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Khost in southeastern Afghanistan and was at a depth of 51 km.

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

T20 franchise cricket luring players away from national duty?

Rediff.com1 May 2023

'Cummins is not surprised at how fast the landscape is changing and told Fox Sports: " ... there's going to be other opportunities that are going to be really hard for players to say no to, different franchises around the world. I think realistically we've got to manage players a bit differently to what we have in the past.'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

'We were listed in the global top 10 start-ups in sustainability'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'We want to make sustainability affordable.' 'We tell everyone, don't just recycle, Craste it!'

Disappointed by SC verdict on plea against clean chit to Modi: Jafri's son

Disappointed by SC verdict on plea against clean chit to Modi: Jafri's son

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Ehsan Jafri was killed during the riots. Zakia Jafri, his wife, had filed the petition challenging the special investigation team's report giving a clean chit to Modi and 63 others.

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Probe on into death of 4 Indians along US-Canada border

Rediff.com22 Jan 2022

Shand, a 'suspected smuggler of undocumented foreign nationals', was arrested near the US/Canadian border on January 19 for transporting two Indian nationals, who were illegally present in the US.