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PHOTOS: SRH's self-destructing batters gift KKR crucial win

PHOTOS: SRH's self-destructing batters gift KKR crucial win

Rediff.com4 May 2023

IMAGES from the IPL 2023 match between SunRisers Hyderabad and Kolkata Knight Riders played in Hyderabad on Thursday

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Don't spare corrupt: Modi to CVC and anti-corruption agencies

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

He said the country needs to have "zero tolerance" for corruption in the administrative ecosystem and this would work for the idea of a developed India.

PIX: Real Madrid start off with easy win; Leipzig stun Bayern

PIX: Real Madrid start off with easy win; Leipzig stun Bayern

Rediff.com13 Aug 2023

Rodrygo and new recruit Jude Bellingham scored first-half goals to give Real Madrid a 2-0 win at Athletic Bilbao to kick off their LaLiga season.

World Cup Qualifiers: Hope, Pooran star as WI crush Nepal

World Cup Qualifiers: Hope, Pooran star as WI crush Nepal

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Centuries by skipper Shai Hope and Nicholas Pooran and great spells by Jason Holder, Alzarri Joseph and Akeal Hosein helped an all-round West Indies clinch a 101-run win over Nepal.

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Pak, China, Afghanistan dominated NSA Doval-US Defense Secy meet: Official

Rediff.com4 Apr 2017

Presence of terror safe havens in Pakistan, aggressive Chinese behaviour and the Afghanistan situation dominated last month's meeting between James Mattis and National Security Advisor Ajit Doval

India's S-400 deal 'shines spotlight on Russia's destabilising role': US

India's S-400 deal 'shines spotlight on Russia's destabilising role': US

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

The US continues to have its concerns over India purchasing the multi-billion missile defense system from Russia.

China sends warplanes near Taiwan as US delegation visits Taipei

China sends warplanes near Taiwan as US delegation visits Taipei

Rediff.com31 May 2022

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said 30 Chinese warplanes made incursions into its air defense identification zone, or ADIZ, the highest daily figure in more than four months.

We are taking back Kherson, says Zelenskyy as Russia pulls out of city

We are taking back Kherson, says Zelenskyy as Russia pulls out of city

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

He informed that special units of the armed forces are inside Kherson and other Ukrainian troops were also approaching the city from the outskirts.

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Paul Pogba's elder brother joins ATK Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Mohun Bagan sign Paul Pogba's elder brother Florentin

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Chinese defence minister to visit India this week

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

China on Tuesday announced that its Defence Minister General Li Shangfu will visit India this week to attend the meeting of SCO defence ministers from April 27 during which he is expected to hold talks with his Indian counterpart Rajnath Singh on ending the prolonged eastern Ladakh standoff which has severely strained bilateral ties.

US Defence Secretary directs Pentagon to provide material support to Indian healthcare workers

US Defence Secretary directs Pentagon to provide material support to Indian healthcare workers

Rediff.com26 Apr 2021

The move comes soon after US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris directed towards mobilisation of American resources to assist India to tackle the unprecedented health crisis in the wake of the deadly second wave of coronavirus.

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Labuschagne ton puts Australia in charge vs West Indies

Rediff.com30 Nov 2022

Steve Smith was on 59 unbeaten with Labuschagne at the close.

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Has Sanatana Dharma Met Its Electoral Match In Caste Census?

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

It is not much of an issue just now, but it could become one if the idea of caste census captures socio-political imagination, going beyond electoral tags and identities, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

WTC Final, PIX: Kohli, Rahane keep India's hopes alive

WTC Final, PIX: Kohli, Rahane keep India's hopes alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

IMAGES from Day 4 of the WTC Final played between Australia and India at The Oval in London on Saturday.

He Provoked AIADMK To Break BJP Alliance

He Provoked AIADMK To Break BJP Alliance

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

BJP veterans whom K Annamalai has reportedly sidelined are upset over his 'immature' way of handling allies, reveals N Sathiya Moorthy.

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

4 Americans evacuated from Afghanistan overland

Rediff.com7 Sep 2021

The official confirmed that these are the first four Americans that "we've facilitated in this manner" since the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan.

Manchester United to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

Manchester United to sign Casemiro from Real Madrid

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

British media said United had closed on a deal worth up to 70 million euros for Casemiro, who has 63 caps for Brazil.

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Biden imposes new sanctions on Russia for annexing Ukrainian regions

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Meanwhile, US President Joe Biden condemned Russia's annexation of Ukrainian territory on Friday.

Indore Test: Australia in control on Day 1

Indore Test: Australia in control on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

Images from Day 1 of the third Test played between India and Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Wednesday

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Russia withdraws troops from annexed Ukrainian city

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

On Friday, Putin formally announced the annexation of four regions -- Donetsk, Luhansk, Kherson and Zaporizhia -- and claimed that "this is the will of millions of people".

US to send 3000 troops to help evacuate embassy staff in Kabul

US to send 3000 troops to help evacuate embassy staff in Kabul

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

"The embassy remains open and we plan to continue our diplomatic work in Afghanistan. The United States will continue to support consular services, and that includes the processing and operations of the Special Immigrant Visa Program, and we'll continue to engage in diplomacy with the Afghan government and the Afghan people. Additionally, we will continue our focus on counterterrorism," he said.

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

'We can't fall prey to Chinese strategy on LAC'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2023

'We must understand that the LAC is a political issue for China, so any action on the LAC will keep India focussed on the LAC which gives China the opportunity for any adventurism in the Indian Ocean.'

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Chinese spy ship leaves Sri Lankan port after 6 days

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

A high-tech Chinese research ship docked at the strategically important Hambantota port departed from Sri Lankan waters on Monday after a controversial six-day visit.

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

NSA Ajit Doval leads A-team to US for crucial talks on emerging tech

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval will hold crucial talks with the top US leadership, including his counterpart Jake Sullivan, on the first high-level dialogue on Initiative for Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).

Indian Navy gets 2 multi-role helicopters from US

Indian Navy gets 2 multi-role helicopters from US

Rediff.com17 Jul 2021

The MH-60R helicopter is an all-weather maritime helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state-of-the-art avionics.

Suspense remains over CAATSA waiver to India on S400 purchase

Suspense remains over CAATSA waiver to India on S400 purchase

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The United States has not made a determination yet on any potential Countering America's Adversaries Through Sanctions Act (CAATSA) waiver to India with regard to its purchase of S-400 missile defence system from Russia, the Biden Administration said Tuesday.

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Ukraine, China figure among talks during India-US 2+2 ministerial

Rediff.com12 Apr 2022

The 2+2 was attended by Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin and their Indian counterparts S Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh respectively.

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Spy balloon raises tension between US, China; Beijing clarifies

Rediff.com3 Feb 2023

A suspected Chinese spy balloon, said to be the size of three buses, was spotted over the United States' airspace, the Pentagon has said, a development that has further strained the already tense bilateral ties as Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday abruptly postponed his key visit to Beijing.

US hopes for Indian support if Russia invades Ukraine

US hopes for Indian support if Russia invades Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Feb 2022

'We know that our Indian partners are committed to that rules-based international order. There are any number of tenets in that order. One of them is that borders cannot be redrawn by force'

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

FIFA WC PIX: Germany win only to crash out again

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

With the group standings flashing on the big screen of the Al Bayt stadium, Germany grew nervous with Musiala twice hitting the post early in the second half.

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Hockey World Cup: India seek better show from strikers in must-win match vs NZ

Rediff.com21 Jan 2023

India would look to address their attacking woes against a plucky New Zealand for a place in the last-eight stage of the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar on Sunday.

IN PHOTOS: The 59-missile attack by US on Syria

IN PHOTOS: The 59-missile attack by US on Syria

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

US President Donald Trump ordered military strikes against Syria on Thursday in retaliation for a chemical weapons attack that killed dozens of civilians, including children.

Not in India's best interest to continue investing in Russian equipment: US

Not in India's best interest to continue investing in Russian equipment: US

Rediff.com6 Apr 2022

The defence secretary was responding to a question from Congressman Joe Wilson, a friend of India in the Congress who, of late, has been critical of India deciding to take an independent position on the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Why India Inc is defensive when it comes to reporting frauds

Rediff.com2 Jun 2014

The onus is on companies to put in place a vigil mechanism to detect and deter fraud.

Euro 2016: Problems in defense for France in Iceland challenge

Euro 2016: Problems in defense for France in Iceland challenge

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

France coach Didier Deschamps, who has kept tinkering with his squad since the start of the European Championship, will be forced to rejig once again when the hosts face Iceland for a place in the semi-finals. With centre back Adil Rami and holding midfielder N'Golo Kante suspended, Deschamps, who has been praised for shrewd tactical moves in the tournament, is looking for the best options for Sunday's game at the Stade de France.

Seen The Moon Like This?

Seen The Moon Like This?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The Orion capsule returns to earth after a 26 day mission orbiting the Moon and back.

Pentagon reopens after lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Pentagon reopens after lockdown due to shooting near Metro station

Rediff.com3 Aug 2021

The shooting incident took place outside the building on the Metro Bus platform, which is a major entrance to the Pentagon used by thousands of personnel every day entering and leaving the building.

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

AIADMK-BJP Snipe At Each Other

Rediff.com26 May 2023

The BJP and the AIADMK are unable to sort out ideological differences, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Taliban celebrate as US troops leave Kabul

Rediff.com31 Aug 2021

US President Joe Biden will address the American people on US troops withdrawal from Afghanistan on Tuesday.

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Nasa puts off Moon mission Artemis I after engine bleed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

The much-awaited launch of Nasa's most powerful rocket Artemis 1, which is to go on a voyage around the moon, has been deferred and teams are working on "an issue with an engine bleed."