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2016 US poll: Trump orders declassification of documents

2016 US poll: Trump orders declassification of documents

Rediff.com7 Oct 2020

Tim Murtaugh, Trump 2020 communications director, in a statement said now it is known that Hillary Clinton hatched a plan to divert attention away from her use of a private email server by falsely tying then-candidate Donald Trump to Russia.

Will try to raise conviction rate to 75% by Aug 2022, CBI tells SC

Will try to raise conviction rate to 75% by Aug 2022, CBI tells SC

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Days after the Supreme Court observed that the 'success rate' in cases taken up by the Central Bureau of Investigation is perceived low, the agency has informed it that it has achieved the conviction rate of about 65-70 per cent, and would try to raise it to 75 per cent by August 2022.

'Every international team fixed matches in 1990s'

'Every international team fixed matches in 1990s'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2011

Former ICC Anti-Corruption Unit chief Paul Condon has made a sensational claim that every international team was involved in match-fixing at some stage in the 1990s.

Champions Trophy: Australia rally to down Germany

Champions Trophy: Australia rally to down Germany

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

World champions Australia rallied from a two-goal deficit to prevail 4-3 over Olympic gold medallists Germany to bolster their position in the 36th Hero Champions Trophy hockey tournament at the Lee Valley Hockey Centre.

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Why BJP Needs A Democratic Check-Up

Rediff.com2 Apr 2022

The country may become militarily impressive, pile on GDP and the durbar of the ruling party may fill with the wealthy indebted to the rulers for their riches. But the spontaneous camaraderie of a free people will diminish and with it, our shared ownership of the country, warns Shyam G Menon.

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

Paine joins India huddle, Langer calls him class act after racism mars Sydney Test

Rediff.com10 Jan 2021

Play was halted for a few minutes after India pacer Mohammed Siraj complained of racial abuse from a section of the crowd

Anti-India banners fly above during India-Sri Lanka match

Anti-India banners fly above during India-Sri Lanka match

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Geopolitics resurfaced at the Cricket World Cup on Saturday when a plane towing a "Justice for Kashmir" message flew over Headingley during India's final group game against Sri Lanka.

Naroda Patiya case: HC admits SIT's enhancement appeal

Naroda Patiya case: HC admits SIT's enhancement appeal

Rediff.com21 Jan 2014

The Gujarat high court has admitted the enhancement appeal filed by the Supreme Court-appointed Special Investigation Team (through state government) in the 2002 Naroda Patiya massacre case and also condoned the delay in filing the enhancement appeal.

Trump's FB, Insta to be blocked until inauguration: Zuckerberg

Trump's FB, Insta to be blocked until inauguration: Zuckerberg

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

The possibly first ever blocking of a head of a state by Facebook comes in the wake of the unprecedented storming of the United States Capitol by Trump's supporters on Wednesday and thus disrupting the constitutional process of counting and certification of the Electoral College votes of the presidential elections.

ICC anti-corruption chief says IPL 3 is clean

ICC anti-corruption chief says IPL 3 is clean

Rediff.com20 May 2010

Outgoing International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption chief Paul Condon said on Thursday he had no evidence to suggest there had been any corruption in the third edition of the Indian Premier League.

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Narayana Murthy bats for external probe into whistleblower complaints

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

Murthy said moral weakness and incompetence of the chairman of the board are the main reasons behind corporate scams.

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Religious minorities in India felt increasingly vulnerable in 2017: US report

Rediff.com30 May 2018

The report states that while the national government sometimes spoke out against incidents of violence, local political leaders often did not, and at times made public remarks that individuals could interpret as condoning violence.

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

India down England in 7-goal thriller, take top spot in pool

Rediff.com11 Apr 2018

India staged a grand recovery to defeat England 4-3 and take the top spot in Pool B of the men's hockey tournament at the Commonwealth Games on Wednesday. England finished second.

Former CBI man joins ICC Anti-corruption unit

Former CBI man joins ICC Anti-corruption unit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2007

Ravi Sawani, former Central Bureau of Investigation joint-director of special crimes, was appointed General Manager and Chief Investigator of the ICC's Anti-Corruption Security Unit, under the chairmanship Paul Condon.

'It's a patient's right to ask questions'

'It's a patient's right to ask questions'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

'If a doctor is kind of trying to say that there's an urgency, relatives should definitely get a second opinion.'

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Ayodhya verdict: Jamiat files review plea

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The litigant, in review plea filed through lawyer Ejaz Maqbool, has also sought an interim stay on operation of the verdict in which it had directed the Centre that a trust be formed within three months for construction of the temple at the site.

6 pleas filed in SC seeking review of Ayodhya verdict

6 pleas filed in SC seeking review of Ayodhya verdict

Rediff.com6 Dec 2019

While five pleas have been filed by Maulana Mufti Hasbullah, Moulana Mahfoozur Rehman, Mishbahuddin, Mohd Umar and Haji Nahboob, who are all supported by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, the sixth one has been filed by Mohammad Ayub.

UP outcome will impact national politics

UP outcome will impact national politics

Rediff.com12 May 2021

The Bengal outcome can have a marginal impact on national politics. Whereas elections in UP next year might still change the course ahead of the parliamentary poll in 2024, observes Virendra Kapoor.

About NRIs and income tax refunds...

About NRIs and income tax refunds...

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Anil Rego, CEO, Right Horizons, answers your personal income tax queries.

Frenchman Hamou kicked out of French Open for kissing journalist

Frenchman Hamou kicked out of French Open for kissing journalist

Rediff.com30 May 2017

Maxime Hamou was banished from the French Open on Tuesday after the French player kissed and cuddled a TV journalist following his first-round exit, the French tennis federation (FFT) said.

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

'Young people won't tolerate abrasive behaviour'

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

'Younger people have a very strong sense of what is wrong, and what is right, along with the opportunity to call out this kind of behaviour through mechanisms like social media.'

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Noose found in garage of black US racing driver

Rediff.com23 Jun 2020

Bubba Wallace was the target of a racial attack on Sunday when a noose, a symbol connected to lynching and America's slave history, was left in his team stall.

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Which Covid victims does Modi mourn for?

Rediff.com2 May 2021

Modi did not consider these deaths important enough to express regrets. Will these lives continue to count for nothing? asks Jyoti Punwani.

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Wigan owner Whelan charged by FA over racism row

Rediff.com28 Nov 2014

Dave Whelan, owner of Championship side Wigan Athletic, has been charged by the FA for insulting Jewish and Chinese people in a newspaper interview.

Give Vettel his dues, not boos

Give Vettel his dues, not boos

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

To boo or not to boo? That was the question facing Formula One fans after Sebastian Vettel's runaway Singapore Grand Prix victory was greeted with jeers as well as cheers.

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Checking Big Tech with a Self-Goal

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

It was amusing to hear Minister Jaishankar's argument of tech companies being influential non-State actors. If only he looked at his own party before saying what he did, notes Shyam G Menon.

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

SC dismisses CBI's appeal in Bofors case, says delay not justified

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

It said it was not convinced with the grounds of the CBI to condone over 4,500 days' delay in filing the appeal. The CBI had filed the appeal on February 2 this year.

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Planes carrying political messages fly over Headingley

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Sri Lankan innings was into its first hour when the plane moved over the stadium with the message.

Wake up, generals!

Wake up, generals!

Rediff.com30 Oct 2012

It is difficult to remain idealistic, motivated and dead straight -- the defining characteristics of young Indian Army officers -- when so much wrongdoing is evident at the top. Even honest officers are inevitably corrupted by a system in which outright financial dishonesty is condoned as "perks and privileges of office", says Ajai Shukla

Women campaigners demand sex equality at the Games

Women campaigners demand sex equality at the Games

Rediff.com26 Jul 2012

Women's rights campaigners called for an end to sex discrimination at the Olympics, urging the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to ensure there are equal numbers of sports and medals for men and women.

Gambhir, Rohit, Ashwin lucky to escape the axe

Gambhir, Rohit, Ashwin lucky to escape the axe

Rediff.com8 Jan 2013

The Indian selectors conveniently omitted struggling opener Virender Sehwag from the ODI squad for the first three matches against England, while condoning other non-performers like Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma and Ravichandran Ashwin.

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

British tennis player tests positive for cocaine

Rediff.com23 Jun 2017

British player Dan Evans has been provisionally suspended after admitting on Friday that he had failed a doping test for cocaine at the Barcelona Open in April.

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

What Man City must do to finish off PSG

Rediff.com3 May 2021

City hold a 2-1 lead after an impressive performance in Paris last week and Guardiola's men are within touching distance of their first Champions League final.

'Board as doctor, leave as patient': United gets roasted online

'Board as doctor, leave as patient': United gets roasted online

Rediff.com12 Apr 2017

Is United Airlines on a PR disaster overdrive?

India lose to England in Lanco hockey opener

India lose to England in Lanco hockey opener

Rediff.com22 Nov 2012

India were off to a disappointing start at the Lanco International Super Series hockey tournament. They squandered a one-goal lead and lost 1-2 to England in Perth on Thursday. Gurvinder Singh Chandi gave India the lead before England bounced back through goals from Daniel Fox and David Condon.

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

CBI withdraws plea for further probe in Bofors case

Rediff.com16 May 2019

The CBI had moved the trial court seeking permission for further probe in the matter saying it had come across fresh material and evidence.

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Pro-Khalistan protestors arrested at Old Trafford stadium

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

Greater Manchester Police said two of the men were arrested for causing disruption. They were later released.

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Why Ayush Kejriwal Adores the Sari

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

The Scottish designer talks about being inspired by the beautiful city of Kolkata, his Beauty By Deception campaign and why you won't spot many celebs on his Instagram page.

Bhatt gets relief from Guj HC in 1990 case

Bhatt gets relief from Guj HC in 1990 case

Rediff.com22 Mar 2012

Suspended Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt on Thursday got relief as the Gujarat high court quashed a lower court's order in the 1990 case of alleged police atrocity, and directed that Bhatt's revision petition be decided in six weeks.

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

No god asks to celebrate festivals ostentatiously: Vardhan

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

No religion or God says that you have to visit pandals and temples and mosques to pray, Vardhan underlined.