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IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

IC-814 series row: Netflix adds real names of hijackers

Rediff.com3 Sep 2024

Netflix India's content head Monika Shergill on Tuesday met Information and Broadcasting Secretary Sanjay Jaju in New Delhi, amid a row over the web series IC-814: The Kandahar Hijack.

CGF hopes to talk India out of 2022 CWG boycott

CGF hopes to talk India out of 2022 CWG boycott

Rediff.com29 Jul 2019

The IOA have decided to boycott the CGF General Assembly in Rwanda, also withdrawing candidatures of two of its officials from the September elections there.

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Afghanistan cricket reeling under sex apartheid

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

'We are committed to leveraging our influence constructively to support the Afghanistan Cricket Board (ACB) in fostering cricket development and ensuring playing opportunities for both men and women in Afghanistan'.

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Kerala assembly adjourned sine die amid Oppn boycott over SilverLine stir

Rediff.com18 Mar 2022

The opposition also made it clear that they have taken over the state-wide protest against SilverLine and would continue the agitation till the government withdraws from the initiative which they termed as "destructive" for the southern state.

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Should India boycott World Cup match against Pakistan?

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

India is scheduled to play against Pakistan in their 2019 World Cup match in Manchester on June 16.

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

ICC confirms CT 2025 Hybrid Model, India vs Pakistan in UAE

Rediff.com6 Dec 2024

According to a top ICC source, the decision was more or less finalised during an informal meeting between the body's new president Jay Shah and the Board of Directors, including Pakistan, at its headquarters in Dubai on Thursday.

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Should India boycott Birmingham Commonwealth Games?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

India's shooting federation chief wants the country to boycott the Birmingham Commonwealth Games in the wake of organisers' decision to drop the discipline from the programme in 2022.

'Prabhakaran's Biggest Blunder Was Rajiv Gandhi's Murder'

'Prabhakaran's Biggest Blunder Was Rajiv Gandhi's Murder'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

'This was a decision taken and executed by Prabhakaran and his intelligence chief Pottu Amman. Both were convinced that the assassination would not be linked to them.'

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Vinesh's disqualification insult to country: AAP

Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

AAP Rajya Sabha MP Sandeep Pathak wrote: 'Many indicating towards a conspiracy... Who can be behind this... ?'

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Why Congress Did A U-Turn On Boycotting Exit Poll TV Debates

Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

24 hours was all it took for the Congress to overturn its decision to boycott the TV debates on the exit poll results. Sudhir Bisht offers an explanation.

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Oppn boycotts Parliament in solidarity with 8 suspended MPs

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Among the parties that boycotted the proceedings of the House included the Congress, which was the among the first to walkout, followed by members of the CPI-M, CPI, TMC, NCP, SP, Shiv Sena, RJD, DMK, TRS and AAP.

Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting

Opposition boycotts Rajya Sabha Business Advisory Committee meeting

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Opposition alliance INDIA on Thursday boycotted a meeting of the Business Advisory Committee (BAC) of the Rajya Sabha to protest Prime Minister Narendra Modi not making a statement on Manipur violence in Parliament, a senior leader said.

Why India may boycott 2022 Commonwealth Games

Why India may boycott 2022 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com27 Jul 2019

The Indian Olympic Association proposed boycott of the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games for dropping shooting from the roster.

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Aus Open PIX: Swiatek crushes Lys; Keys stuns Rybakina

Rediff.com20 Jan 2025

A ruthless Iga Swiatek slammed the door shut on German lucky loser Eva Lys with a 6-0 6-1 win on Monday to breeze into the quarter-finals of the year's opening Grand Slam for the second time.

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

F1 champ Hamilton will not boycott Belgian GP

Rediff.com27 Aug 2020

'I do stand unified with them, trying to do what I can over here'

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Boycott of FIFA could splinter soccer

Rediff.com5 Dec 2014

A European-led boycott of FIFA or the World Cup is unrealistic.

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

India firms up Commonwealth Games boycott threats over shooting exclusion

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

Media reports have cited a lack of suitable facilities as the reason behind Birmingham's decision to axe shooting which has featured at every Games since 1966, with the exception of Edinburgh in 1970.

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Why Omar Abdullah is contesting from 2 assembly seats

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

The former chief minister said if there was any danger of his losing from Budgam, then his party colleagues would not have allowed him to contest from Budgam.

Ashoka students back Gaza stir, urge VC to snap ties with Israeli varsity

Ashoka students back Gaza stir, urge VC to snap ties with Israeli varsity

Rediff.com6 May 2024

The students claimed that Ashoka University, based in Haryana's Sonipat, has research partnerships with Tel Aviv University, ongoing faculty visits for teaching, student mobility (outbound and inbound), research collaboration, short-term study opportunities as well as joint programmes.

Pay row: Lehmann hopes no Ashes boycott

Pay row: Lehmann hopes no Ashes boycott

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Australia coach Darren Lehmann hopes the ongoing pay dispute will not prompt the players to boycott this year's Ashes series and urged both sides to resolve the matter.

LAC row: Olympic champ Sushil Kumar calls for boycott of Chinese goods

LAC row: Olympic champ Sushil Kumar calls for boycott of Chinese goods

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Wrestler Sushil Kumar urged people to boycott Chinese products after the recent India-China military stand-off.

Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar take oath again as MVA protests

Fadnavis, Shinde, Pawar take oath again as MVA protests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Two days after being sworn in as Maharashtra Chief Minister, Devendra Fadnavis on Saturday took oath as an MLA along with deputy CMs Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, while the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi boycotted the ceremony alleging EVM misuse.

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Bandish Bandits 2 Review: Music Saves The Show

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

The many episodes in which the characters quarrel, sulk and rehearse would have been boring were it not for the music, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Transporters to boycott Apollo Tyres

Transporters to boycott Apollo Tyres

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Threaten similar action on competitors if tyre prices aren't cut.

RJD to boycott swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar

RJD to boycott swearing-in ceremony of Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

The RJD said that it is boycotting the swearing-in ceremony of Kumar as the mandate is against the National Democratic Alliance.

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Cricket betting surfaces only in Asia: Boycott

Rediff.com24 May 2013

India should legalise betting to stamp out corruption in cricket, says former England captain Geoffrey Boycott.

Why do Bengal parties clash over attacks on Bangladesh Hindus?

Why do Bengal parties clash over attacks on Bangladesh Hindus?

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Recent attacks on Hindus in Bangladesh have ignited political debate in West Bengal, with the ruling TMC and opposition BJP utilizing the issue to advance their respective agendas. While the TMC emphasizes communal harmony and calls for international intervention, the BJP criticizes the TMC's inaction and links the situation to its push for the Citizenship Amendment Act. The issue has also brought other opposition parties into the fray, with all sides highlighting the interconnectedness of the region's socio-political fabric.

No knighthood for Boycott over domestic assault conviction

No knighthood for Boycott over domestic assault conviction

Rediff.com5 Jan 2015

Geoffrey Boycott was reportedly denied knighthood by officials over his conviction nearly 20 years ago for assaulting his former lover.

Boycott slams England batsmen for 'dismal Ashes collapse'

Boycott slams England batsmen for 'dismal Ashes collapse'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2013

England great Geoffrey Boycott has slammed his country's current crop of batsmen after yet another dismal collapse against Australia, according to reports.

The name of the game is poll boycott

The name of the game is poll boycott

Rediff.com24 Nov 2014

The fruits of election boycotts are harvested not only by the separatists but also by beneficiaries across the democratic divide, points out Mohammad Sayeed Malik.

'NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship'

'NSA Mike Waltz would be good for India-US relationship'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Waltz after being elected as the Co-Chair of India Caucus in January last year had said that India is the world's largest democracy and an important strategic partner for the United States.

England must tighten technique: Boycott

England must tighten technique: Boycott

Rediff.com24 Aug 2010

Former opener Geoffrey Boycott has said England can kiss the Ashes Down Under goodbye if they continue to put up a batting performance like they did against Pakistan at The Oval.

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

On AAP's threat to boycott Opposition meet, Congress says...

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said a decision on whether to oppose the Centre's ordinance on the control of administrative services in Delhi would be taken before the Parliament session.

Opposition meet: RLD to skip; AAP to boycott if...

Opposition meet: RLD to skip; AAP to boycott if...

Rediff.com22 Jun 2023

The meeting of opposition parties has been called by Bihar Chief Minister and Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar to chalk out a joint strategy to take on the Bharatiya Janata Party in the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

'French government to boycott Euro 2012'

'French government to boycott Euro 2012'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The French government will boycott the European soccer championships to be held in Ukraine in June in protest at the treatment of imprisoned former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko, the French sports minister said on Thursday.

French government to boycott Euro 2012

French government to boycott Euro 2012

Rediff.com1 Jun 2012

The French government will boycott the European soccer championships to be held in Ukraine in June in protest at the treatment of imprisoned former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, the French sports minister said on Thursday.

Kashmiri students at AMU to boycott annual celebrations

Kashmiri students at AMU to boycott annual celebrations

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

There are about 1,300 Kashmiri students studying at the AMU currently.

IOA says 2022 CWG boycott proposal still stands, but gives hints of rethink

IOA says 2022 CWG boycott proposal still stands, but gives hints of rethink

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

CGF has maintained that shooting has never been a compulsory sport in the Games.

Oppn MPs say waqf panel's tour meetings lack quorum

Oppn MPs say waqf panel's tour meetings lack quorum

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

The Pal-led committee is currently on a tour of five states to speak to various stakeholders though opposition members have boycotted it.

ASI team begins work at Gyanvapi, Muslim side boycotts survey

ASI team begins work at Gyanvapi, Muslim side boycotts survey

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began working on a scientific survey of the Gyanvapi premises in Varanasi on Friday to determine whether the 17th-century mosque was constructed over a pre-existing structure of a Hindu temple.