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Copa America: Uruguay beat Canada on penalties, finish third

Copa America: Uruguay beat Canada on penalties, finish third

Rediff.com14 Jul 2024

Uruguay beat Canada on penalties in the Copa America third-place play-off match on Saturday after a 2-2 draw at the Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Sonia slams Modi, Trump, Netanyahu over Iran, Gaza conflict

Sonia slams Modi, Trump, Netanyahu over Iran, Gaza conflict

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

"It is still not too late. India must speak clearly, act responsibly, and use every diplomatic channel available to defuse tensions and promote a return to dialogue in West Asia," Gandhi asserted.

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Why Is SEBI Probing A Trading Giant?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

Sebi's probe against Jane Street is part of its efforts to mitigate losses for individual derivative traders.

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Israel-Iran: What Are Trump's Options?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Trump has a major decision to take in coming days -- specifically, how to rescue Israel from the attritional war that lies ahead, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

US lawmaker, husband killed in 'targeted attack'

US lawmaker, husband killed in 'targeted attack'

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

A Minnesota state representative and her husband were shot dead while a state senator and his wife were injured in their homes in two separate shooting incidents on Saturday, ABC News reported.

Kiara, SRK And The Met Gala...

Kiara, SRK And The Met Gala...

Rediff.com2 May 2025

This year, the gala tips its very wide-brimmed hat to the Black Dandy movement -- a revolution where style became a statement about identity and political views.

Copa America: Panama, Uruguay in quarter-finals

Copa America: Panama, Uruguay in quarter-finals

Rediff.com2 Jul 2024

Panama beat Bolivia 3-1 on Monday to finish second in Group C and qualify for the Copa America quarter-finals after tournament hosts United States were eliminated following a 1-0 loss to group winners Uruguay.

Indian airlines may face Rs 77 cr weekly addtional expenses on airspace curbs

Indian airlines may face Rs 77 cr weekly addtional expenses on airspace curbs

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

Indian airlines are likely to face additional weekly expenses of Rs 77 crore for international flights operated from north Indian cities as the airspace curbs result in increased fuel consumption and longer flight duration. An analysis of the number of overseas flights and back-of-the-envelope calculations based on increased flight time as well as approximate expenses by PTI showed that the additional monthly operational costs could be over Rs 306 crore.

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

How Trump's Ego Threatens US Educational Universe

Rediff.com28 May 2025

Donald Trump is catering to the basest fears and prejudice of unenlightened Americans -- yes, there are those too, in sizeable enough numbers to elect one of their own as president. That would most certainly not Make America Great Again, asserts Shreekant Sambrani.

'India Is Where The Action Is'

'India Is Where The Action Is'

Rediff.com20 May 2025

'Pakistan is no longer a front-burner issue for America.'

'Money Is Trump's Driving Vice'

'Money Is Trump's Driving Vice'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

'His love of money goes beyond all reasons,' says Trump watcher Arjun Appadurai.

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

'This Year, We Will Commence Full Refit Of B787s'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

'That refresh programme -- because they are big aircraft and we cannot ground them all at the same time -- will last well into 2027.'

Tharoor Vs Bhutto: India-Pak delegations to face off in US

Tharoor Vs Bhutto: India-Pak delegations to face off in US

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

Tharoor said that though India's case might not be at the top of the agenda for the US media, India can get its message across easily.

Iran Attack: Netanyahu Gambles Big

Iran Attack: Netanyahu Gambles Big

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Israel's aerial assault on Iran is widely viewed as an act of naked aggression with no basis in international law, carried out unilaterally despite US opposition and aimed at derailing ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

How To Apply For A 50% Engineering Scholarship

How To Apply For A 50% Engineering Scholarship

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The D K Bhave Scholarship 2025 covers a maximum of 50 per cent of the total estimated first-year cost for a master's degree programme in engineering.

'This is for people who look like me'

'This is for people who look like me'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2025

Coco Gauff is the first Black American to win the French Open since Serena Williams in 2015.

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

'Proud of you': Modi meets MPs back after global outreach

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday said he was proud of the manner in which the multi-party delegations presented India's views in various countries on the need to eradicate the menace of terrorism following the Pahalgam attack and Operation Sindoor.

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

$150 Million Insurance Claims Loom After AI 171 Crash

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

The claims will include three kinds of liabilities: Damage to the aircraft; loss of lives who were aboard the aircraft; including the crew members; and third-party liability because of loss of lives where the aircraft crashed; and cargo liability.

Australia: Indian-origin man fights for life after police action

Australia: Indian-origin man fights for life after police action

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

A 42-year-old Indian-origin man is on life support with suspected brain damage in Australia after a police officer allegedly knelt on his neck during an arrest, mistaking him for being involved in domestic violence.

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Copa America: Is security in the US broken?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

Fans raise questions over USA's ability to control crowds after the chaos at Copa America final and hoped that the organisers of the 2026 World Cup, being co-hosted by the USA, Mexico and Canada, would take steps to prevent a repeat of the same.

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

'Anxious' Indian students at Harvard stare at uncertainties

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Indian students at Harvard, on condition of anonymity, shared their concerns and experiences of the last few months during which the prestigious university has seen relentless attacks by the Trump administration.

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Colombia football chief, son arrested after Copa America final

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Ramon Jeserun, the federation president, and his son Ramon Jamil were charged after fighting security guards in a tunnel after the Copa America final.

Piyush Goyal to lead team to Washington for trade talks

Piyush Goyal to lead team to Washington for trade talks

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will lead a team of senior Indian officials to Washington starting May 16 for discussions with their US counterparts on the proposed bilateral trade agreement (BTA), an official said on Tuesday. Goyal is expected to hold meetings with US Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer and US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick during his visit.

'Congress Must Expose Shashi Tharoor's Lies'

'Congress Must Expose Shashi Tharoor's Lies'

Rediff.com29 May 2025

'Shashi Tharoor is destroying the history of India.' 'He is distorting facts about the Congress party.'

India's services sector growth remained almost flat in May

India's services sector growth remained almost flat in May

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

The Indian services growth broadly steadied in May and was underpinned by healthy demand conditions, new client wins and greater staffing capacity, a monthly report said on Wednesday. The seasonally adjusted HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index was at 58.8 in May, marginally up from April's 58.7 and signalled another sharp rate of expansion.

Curbing air access is like shooting yourself in foot: Emirates president

Curbing air access is like shooting yourself in foot: Emirates president

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Restricting air access to foreign carriers by not granting them more bilateral rights is akin to shooting yourself in the foot, as air transport is a wealth multiplier for India's economy, Emirates President Tim Clark said during a press conference held on the sidelines of the annual general meeting of the International Air Transport Association.

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Club World Cup PIX: Messi & Co. Set For PSG Showdown

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

PSG beat Seattle to reach knockout stage at Club World Cup

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

'Pakistan Generals Are Unhappy With Munir'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

'Pakistan's army has got a streak of democracy. It is more democratic than the country.'

Copa America: Chile hold Peru to goalless draw

Copa America: Chile hold Peru to goalless draw

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Chile showed more attacking flair but failed to execute the crucial final pass in a first half marred by injuries, with Peru's Luis Advincula subbed off in the 35th minute and Chilean midfielder Diego Valdes being replaced at half-time.

Does India Have A Foreign Policy?

Does India Have A Foreign Policy?

Rediff.com21 Jun 2025

This might help explain why our global outreach has received such a tepid response. We have chosen to be transactional with the world, as our UN votes reveal, points out Aakar Patel.

Why Birla finds US an attractive investment destination

Why Birla finds US an attractive investment destination

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

The United States offers an "abundance" of stability and transparency, which makes the world's largest economy an attractive investment destination for the Aditya Birla Group, a top official from the Indian conglomerate has said. Kumar Mangalam Birla said the group chaired by him has invested $15 billion in the US over the last 17 years, making it the biggest Indian investor in the country.

Iran shutting Hormuz Strait will impact Indian economy: Experts

Iran shutting Hormuz Strait will impact Indian economy: Experts

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The Israel-Iran conflict has entered a 'decisive phase' after the United States bombed three major Iranian nuclear sites Sunday morning, feel strategic affairs experts with some of them arguing it was Washington, DC's 'responsibility' to not get involved in the military standoff.

Colombia edge Uruguay to enter Copa America final

Colombia edge Uruguay to enter Copa America final

Rediff.com11 Jul 2024

Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in their Copa America semi-final on Wednesday despite being reduced to 10 men for 45 minutes to book a title decider against defending champions Argentina thanks to a first-half header from Jefferson Lerma.

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

America is a nation of immigrants: Biden aid amid H-1b debate

Rediff.com11 Jan 2025

Ahead of Trump's inauguration here on January 20, the debate on foreign guest workers visas for highly skilled professionals, the H-1B, has intensified which has literally created divisions in both the Democratic and the Republican parties.

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Copa America: Messi frustrated but Argentina through

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

Argentina became the first side to book passage into the Copa America quarter-finals

Trump admin halts new student visa interviews over social media vetting plans

Trump admin halts new student visa interviews over social media vetting plans

Rediff.com28 May 2025

The Trump administration is considering requiring all foreign students applying to study in the United States to undergo social media vetting, according to a report in Politico. In preparation for such required vetting, the administration is ordering US embassies and consular sections to pause scheduling new interviews for such student visa applicants. The report noted that if the administration goes ahead with the plan, it could severely slow down the processing of student visas and hurt many universities who rely heavily on foreign students to boost their financial coffers. This move comes days after the Trump administration ordered the Department of Homeland Security to terminate Harvard University's Student and Exchange Visitor Programme (SEVP) certification, a move that meant Harvard could no longer enroll foreign students.

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Epstein files, Impeachment: Trump-Musk feud gets nastier

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The feud reached its peak when Musk made explosive allegations about Trump's connection to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, marking a dramatic escalation in their increasingly personal conflict.

At WTO, US explains why it imposed duty on Indian steel, aluminium

At WTO, US explains why it imposed duty on Indian steel, aluminium

Rediff.com18 Apr 2025

The US has informed the global trade body WTO that the decision to impose tariffs on steel and aluminium, was based on national security grounds and should not be considered as safeguard measures, according to a communication. The US shared this response with the World Trade Organisation (WTO) after India requested consultations under the WTO's Safeguards Agreement on April 11 with America.

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Copa America PIX: Colombia, Brazil in quarter-finals

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Images from the Copa America Group D matches between Brazil-Colombia and Paraguay-Costa Rica.

Pope Leo makes his first US pitch at White Sox Park

Pope Leo makes his first US pitch at White Sox Park

Rediff.com15 Jun 2025

The pontiff, the first leader of the global Catholic Church from the United States, appeared for about seven minutes on Rate Field's jumbotron during the event, organized by the Chicago archdiocese and featuring several other local personalities, including Bulls announcer Chuck Swirsky.