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Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Imran Khan alleges abduction by army chief, returns to Lahore home after bail

Rediff.com13 May 2023

A triumphant Khan returned to his Lahore home on Saturday after having locked himself in the Islamabad high court premises for hours for fear of re-arrest despite being granted bail on Friday.

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

JNU VC withdraws new rules imposing penalty for protests after row

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Late on Thursday, chief proctor Rajnish Kumar Mishra issued a notification saying the document on rules and discipline of JNU students is withdrawn, citing administrative reasons.

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

EPL PIX: United lose to West Ham; Arsenal down Newcastle

Rediff.com8 May 2023

A howler by Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea gifted West Ham United three vital points in their battle against relegation as the hosts secured a 1-0 Premier League win.

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Modi's New Target: Digital Media

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Particularly the small and independent Web sites that have developed a following in the recent past because the mainstream is seen as totally aligned with the government, points out Aakar Patel.

Cheers! Mitchell makes a splash with a six into fan's beer glass

Cheers! Mitchell makes a splash with a six into fan's beer glass

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

New Zealand batsman Daryl Mitchell made a splash on the opening day of the second Test against England on Friday when he smashed a six straight into a startled female fan's pint of beer.

PIX: Unstoppable City inch closer to title; Arsenal lose

PIX: Unstoppable City inch closer to title; Arsenal lose

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Manchester City moved four points clear of Arsenal atop the Premier League table with an 11th consecutive victory.

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Imran tried to sack Army chief before ouster: Reports

Rediff.com10 Apr 2022

As the people of Pakistan woke up to a new dawn on Sunday, the details of the gruelling and murky political activities in the preceding day and night have emerged, showing the country may have averted a damning showdown between ousted prime minister Imran Khan and the powerful Army.

'Priyanka and I have a great dynamic together'

'Priyanka and I have a great dynamic together'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

'We are very different actors and that can be a real gift because we bring out the best in each other.'

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

10 Must See Cop Thrillers On OTT

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Deepa Gahlot picks 10 watchable cop shows.

Ben Stokes urges ICC to revive Test cricket

Ben Stokes urges ICC to revive Test cricket

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Ben Stokes urged the ICC to do 'something different' to popularise Test cricket.

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Biofuel coaches, tree-plantings - Meet EPL's 'green' clubs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Spurs, Liverpool top eco-friendly table

When Zelenskyy Met Ben Stiller

When Zelenskyy Met Ben Stiller

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met Hollywood star Ben Stiller in Kyiv on Monday, June 20, 2022.

China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

China buckles under global pressure, hints at relaxing Covid curbs

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Seeking to address international concerns, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said China has been adjusting the zero-COVID policy based on the changing circumstances.

PICS: Brighton blitz woeful Wolves; Brentford sink Forest

PICS: Brighton blitz woeful Wolves; Brentford sink Forest

Rediff.com30 Apr 2023

A summary of Saturday's action in the Premier League.

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

New JNU rules levy Rs 20,000 penalty on students for dharna, Rs 30,000 for violence

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Students can be imposed a penalty of Rs 20,000 for holding dharnas and face admission cancellation or a fine of up to Rs 30,000 for resorting to violence at Jawaharlal Nehru University, its latest rules stipulate.

League Cup: Rashford helps United reach last four

League Cup: Rashford helps United reach last four

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Rashford stepped off the bench to fire two late goals to put the seal on an eighth victory in a row in all competitions for the home side.

What makes Kohli-SKY combo click?

What makes Kohli-SKY combo click?

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

'He (Kohli) is a big occasion player. He rises to the occasion. He relishes that sort of challenge'

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Should I step down as head of Twitter, asks Elon Musk

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Musk also said that there will be a vote for major policy changes on Twitter.

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

'Streaming has to be disciplined'

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

'Streaming will get to 100-200 million subscribers, but the journey is not as rose-tinted.'

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

McCullum favourite to become England's next Test coach

Rediff.com11 May 2022

McCullum, who is currently in charge of Indian Premier League side Kolkata Knight Riders, was keen on taking the job

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

EPL PIX: Man United back in top three; Chelsea lose

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday

Anurag Thakur cautions Indian media against...

Anurag Thakur cautions Indian media against...

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Unsubstantiated and illogical opinions, delivered freely from within or abroad, could not destroy the democratic nature of the country, he added.

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

This man 'topi pehnau-ed' India: Mahua Moitra on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Feb 2023

Moitra brought two birthday caps in the House to press her argument that the businessman being most talked about had "topi-pehnau-ed" the government.

Big Tech Is Rushing To Train AI In Local Languages

Big Tech Is Rushing To Train AI In Local Languages

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

Indian mobile and Web consumers speak in 30 languages and around 1,600 dialects.

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

No red ball in my bag at the minute, says Jos Buttler

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

England's new white-ball captain Jos Buttler has downplayed the prospect of becoming an opener for the Test team after he was touted for the role by ex-Sri Lanka skipper Kumar Sangakkara.

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Several killed as explosions rock multiple Ukrainian cities

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

The explosions came in the wake of the attack on the Kerch bridge on Saturday.

UK police launch probe over Mo Farah's revelations

UK police launch probe over Mo Farah's revelations

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Farah said his name had been changed from Hussein Abdi Kahin in the fake travel documents used to fly him to Britain by a woman he had never met before.

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

When will we see cricket at Olympics?

Rediff.com14 Jul 2022

Lanning feels the sport will be included someday in the future.

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

PIX! Southampton clinch comeback draw against Spurs

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

Southampton clinched a thrilling comeback draw against Tottenham Hotspurs in their Premier League encounter on Saturday.

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Wales heading for exit door, but live in hope against England

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Wales will just want to land a blow on their old rivals, snap a run of six consecutive defeats against them and claim a first win over England since 1984.

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Elon Musk's own poll votes him out as Twitter boss

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

Twitter users voted on Monday for Elon Musk to quit as head of the social media giant in a poll the technology tycoon ran on his future and promised to abide by its results.

EPL PIX: Spurs rally to draw with United; Newcastle thump Everton

EPL PIX: Spurs rally to draw with United; Newcastle thump Everton

Rediff.com28 Apr 2023

IMAGES from EPL matches played on Thursday.

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

How Gerrard outfoxed Lampard in first managerial clash

Rediff.com13 Aug 2022

Gerrard's side turned their fortunes around at the expense of the visitors under Lampard

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

'Anybody criticising this government is going to be arrested'

Rediff.com15 Mar 2023

'If you speak against them, then you are going to invite a raid, and if not arrest, then something (else).'

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

EPL PIX: Rashford rallies United to dramatic derby win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

A ninth successive win in all competitions for United was celebrated with real vigour, as they moved to within a point of City in second, giving Arsenal the chance to go eight points clear at the top of the standings with a win over Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.

Bayern agree deal for Liverpool's Mane

Bayern agree deal for Liverpool's Mane

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

Bayern will pay a fee in the region of 35 million pounds ($42.71 million) for the signature of Mane

What Does This Say About Our Society?

What Does This Say About Our Society?

Rediff.com20 Feb 2023

Not many modern democracies have gone down this path before, setting it upon themselves to use the law and media to target citizens, points out Aakar Patel.

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Anderson keen to return to test team under Stokes

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

England's fast bowler, James Anderson, said he would like to return to the test team under new captain Ben Stokes after being controversially dropped from the squad.

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

BJP likes to believe it will be in power 'eternally', but...:Rahul

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

The Opposition MP pointed to a set of changes taking place in India that had caught the Congress and UPA government off guard, such as a shift from rural to urban.

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

EPL PIX: Liverpool hold Chelsea; Villa win

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Images from Tuesday's action in the Premier League