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Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Euro: What each team needs to do to reach last 16

Rediff.com23 Jun 2024

Final positions in the six groups are still up for grabs which determine potential opponents in the knockout stage.

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

Govt lifts ban on Wrestling Federation of India

Rediff.com11 Mar 2025

The Sports Ministry on Tuesday lifted its suspension on the Wrestling Federation of India, paving the way for the organisation of domestic tournaments.

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Frenchman Letexier to officiate Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Letexier will be joined at Sunday's final by French assistants Cyril Mugnier and Mehdi Rahmouni, while Szymon Marciniak (Poland) will be fourth official.

UK follows Trump? Indian eateries in UK under lens for illegal immigrants

UK follows Trump? Indian eateries in UK under lens for illegal immigrants

Rediff.com10 Feb 2025

The UK Home Office has announced a crackdown on illegal working across the country, targeting restaurants, nail bars, convenience stores, and car washes. In January, Immigration Enforcement teams conducted record-breaking raids, arresting 609 individuals, a 73% increase from the previous year. The crackdown comes as the government introduces new legislation aimed at tackling criminal gangs that facilitate illegal immigration. The Home Office highlights the dangers of illegal migration and the exploitation of vulnerable individuals while emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding workers and removing foreign criminals.

Euro PIX: Italy hold Croatia with late goal, enter last 16

Euro PIX: Italy hold Croatia with late goal, enter last 16

Rediff.com25 Jun 2024

Images from the Euro 2024 Group B match between Italy and Croatia at Leipzig Stadium, Leipzig, Germany, on Monday

Bronze rush for India: Five medals bagged at U23 Worlds

Bronze rush for India: Five medals bagged at U23 Worlds

Rediff.com26 Oct 2024

India's 59kg woman grappler Anjli clinched a silver medal, while free-style exponent Chirag assured the country of at least a second-place finish when he reached the 55kg final in the in the U23 World Championships in Tirana, Albania.

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

ALL You Need To Know About Euro 2024

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

Germany expects 2.7 million people to attend matches in stadiums across the country and some 12 million in its fan zones for outdoor viewing, including on a long stretch of turf laid out in front of Berlin's Brandenburg Gate.

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Olympics: Wrestler Aman Sehrawat loses in semis, to fight for bronze

Rediff.com8 Aug 2024

Aman Sehrawat's Olympic dream suffers a setback as he is comprehensively outclassed by top seed Rei Higuchi

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Chikkara third Indian to win gold at U-23 Wrestling Worlds

Rediff.com28 Oct 2024

Chirag Chikkara created history as he became only the third Indian to be crowned Under-23 World champion.

Reetika Hooda wins World Under-23 wrestling crown

Reetika Hooda wins World Under-23 wrestling crown

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

Reetika Hooda became only the second Indian and first woman wrestler from the country to emerge World champion after her title triumph in the 76kg event at the Under-23 World Championships, in Tirana, Albania, on Friday.

Shocking! WFI withdraws Indian team from World Championship!

Shocking! WFI withdraws Indian team from World Championship!

Rediff.com24 Oct 2024

The Wrestling Federation of India conveyed to the world governing body UWW that the sports ministry is interfering with its autonomy.

PIX: Own goal takes Spain past Italy into knock-outs

PIX: Own goal takes Spain past Italy into knock-outs

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

Riccardo Calafiori's second-half own goal earned dominant Spain a 1-0 victory over defending champions Italy on Thursday to qualify for the last 16 of Euro 2024 as Group B winners.

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

With renewed styles, Spain-Italy set to spring surprise

Rediff.com19 Jun 2024

It will be the fifth edition in a row that the two heavyweights have met head to head at a European Championship.

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Paris 2024 Olympics: Medals Table

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The medal tally at the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.

Euro 2024: Spain outclass Croatia in opener

Euro 2024: Spain outclass Croatia in opener

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

The Spaniards, looking for a record fourth Euro crown, struck twice in three minutes, with Fabian Ruiz setting up Alvaro Morata in the 29th and firing in himself a little later.

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

The Highs, The Lows At Euro 2024

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

While the tournament saw the emergence of young stars, the usual suspects, the big names flattered to deceive.

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Barca wonderkid Cubarsi out of Spain's Euro squad!

Rediff.com7 Jun 2024

Spain manager Luis de la Fuente left Barcelona's 17-year-old defender Pau Cubarsi and midfielders Marcos Llorente and Aleix Garcia out of his 26-man squad

Ronaldo aims for Euro glory in potential farewell

Ronaldo aims for Euro glory in potential farewell

Rediff.com16 Jun 2024

Ronaldo faces Schick in battle of top marksmen from last Euros

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

PIX: Denmark book Euro berth; England seal top spot

Rediff.com18 Nov 2023

Images from the Euro 2024 qualifying matches on Friday.

The AMAZING Life of Tripti Dimri

The AMAZING Life of Tripti Dimri

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Tripti Dimri, who stole hearts after featuring in Animal, celebrates her 30th birthday on February 23.

Wrestling: Aman wants trials scrapped to focus on Olympics

Wrestling: Aman wants trials scrapped to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Aman, who is Asian Games bronze medallist and Asian Championships title winner, is confident that he will be in reckoning for a medal at the Games.

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Contentious gesture lands Turkey's Demiral in trouble

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

UEFA opened an investigation into a "wolf salute" goal celebration by Turkey centre back Merih Demiral which Germany condemned as racist due to its far right associations.

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Spain's Euro glory built on selfless group mentality

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Spain's path to European Championship success was forged the hard way thanks to a remarkable collective effort, with several squad players coming off the bench at key moments to make decisive contributions when the team needed them the most.

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Spain and England's journeys to the Euro 2024 final

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Spain and England have experienced very different journeys to Sunday's Euro 2024 final. We look at their path to Berlin below.

When The World Fell In Love

When The World Fell In Love

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Here's looking at how the world celebrated the day of love!

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

PIX: Kane fires brace to mark 100th England cap

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

Nations Cup action in photos!

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

India abstains on UN Gaza ceasefire resolution; backs Palestinians' rights

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

India abstained on the resolution, along with France, Japan, Netherlands, and Romania among others. Those voting against the resolution included Argentina, Bulgaria, Germany and the US.

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Can England Stun Scintillating Spain?

Rediff.com12 Jul 2024

A preview of the Euro 2024 Final between England and Spain

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

PM Sunak ends speculation, announces UK election on July 4

Rediff.com23 May 2024

In an address from the lectern on the steps of 10 Downing Street on a rainy London evening, Britain's first Prime Minister of Indian heritage confirmed a summer poll in six weeks' time and that the Parliament would soon be dissolved after he formally informed King Charles III of the election timeline.

World Wrestling C'ships: Pruthviraj loses, Abhimanyu in bronze play-off

World Wrestling C'ships: Pruthviraj loses, Abhimanyu in bronze play-off

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Abhimanyu entered the bronze-medal playoff but other Indian free-style wrestlers had a disappointing day at the World Championships in Belgrade on Sunday.

Bedabrate bags bronze at World Youth Championships

Bedabrate bags bronze at World Youth Championships

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

The 15-year-old lifted a total of 267kg(119kg+148kg) to finish third.

Gavi powers Spain to Euro 2024; Turkey, Scotland also qualify

Gavi powers Spain to Euro 2024; Turkey, Scotland also qualify

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

Spain secured a place at Euro 2024 after Gavi's second-half goal was enough to beat Norway 1-0 away on Sunday and they will be joined by Group A rivals Scotland and Turkey from Group D following an eventful night in qualifying.

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

WC qualifiers: England, Poland score big wins

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

A summary of Saturday's UEFA World Cup qualifiers.

At UN, India votes against Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

At UN, India votes against Russia's call for secret vote on Ukraine

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Only 13 nations voted in favour of Russia's call for a secret ballot on draft resolution on Ukraine.

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Triptii?

Can You Take Your Eyes Off Triptii?

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Triptii Dimri wants to add 'some colour to this black and white world'.

Guess where is Sushmita Holidaying?

Guess where is Sushmita Holidaying?

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

It's travel time for everyone, including Bollywood's celebrities.

Ukraine: India votes against Russia at UNSC

Ukraine: India votes against Russia at UNSC

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

India for the first time on Wednesday voted against Russia during a "procedural vote" at the United Nations Security Council on Ukraine, as the 15-member powerful UN body invited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to address a meeting through a video tele-conference.

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Why UN rejected Russian resolution on Israel-Hamas war

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The resolution proposed by Russia that called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza but made no mention of Hamas' attack on Israel.

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

The Politics Of The Bharat Ratna

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Most politicians and even non-politicians have been honoured because of what they were purported to be electorally worth for the ruling party of their time, argues N Sathiya Moorthy.

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Euro Qualifiers: France demolish 10-man Gibraltar; Dutch qualify

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

The 2024 European Championship will be held in Germany from June 14-July 14. Following are the teams who have qualified for the tournament: