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Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Modi conferred with highest honours of Fiji, Papua New Guinea

Rediff.com22 May 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Monday conferred with the highest honour of Fiji by its premier Sitiveni Rabuka in recognition of his global leadership, in a rare honour for a non-Fijian.

Australia's Marsh out for three months after ankle surgery

Australia's Marsh out for three months after ankle surgery

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

Marsh, who had been carrying the injury for an extended period, had keyhole surgery in Sydney

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Operation Kaveri: 534 Indians evacuated from Sudan so far

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Under its evacuation mission 'Operation Kaveri ', India has set up a transit facility at Jeddah and all the Indians have been taken to the Saudi Arabian city after their evacuation from Sudan.

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti star as India crush UAE

Women's Asia Cup: Jemimah, Deepti star as India crush UAE

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

The UAE team never even bothered to be competitive in its chase, finishing the quota of 20 overs at 74 for 4.

India facing 'very complicated challenge' from China: Jaishankar

India facing 'very complicated challenge' from China: Jaishankar

Rediff.com28 May 2023

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has said India faces a 'very complicated challenge' from China, and the Narendra Modi government has taken steps to ensure no attempts are made to change the status quo in the border areas unilaterally.

Pollard retires from IPL; takes over as MI batting coach

Pollard retires from IPL; takes over as MI batting coach

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Mumbai Indians' veteran all-rounder Kieron Pollard announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Tuesday.

Make plans to evacuate Indians from Sudan, orders Modi

Make plans to evacuate Indians from Sudan, orders Modi

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

According to an official statement, Modi, at a high-level meeting, instructed relevant officials to remain vigilant, closely monitor developments in Sudan and evaluate safety of Indian nationals there.

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Airlines cancel, reschedule London flights as Heathrow restrictions kick in

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

On Thursday, Virgin Atlantic, for instance, cancelled its morning flight between London and Delhi. And Air India rescheduled its London-Ahmedabad flight by several hours. With the Heathrow restrictions to remain in place till September 11, air traffic between India and London is likely to see slower growth over the next two months.

Mehbooba's daughter Iltija gets 'valid only for UAE' passport for 2 years

Mehbooba's daughter Iltija gets 'valid only for UAE' passport for 2 years

Rediff.com6 Apr 2023

Iltija, 35, moved the Jammu and Kashmir high court in February after her application for a passport was not cleared.

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Dubai ruler tweets in Malayalam, Pinarayi replies in Arabic, Gulf expats go ecstatic

Rediff.com3 Feb 2022

A tweet in Malayalam by Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, soon after his meeting with Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in the Emirates, has gone viral on social media as several expatriate Malayalis shared it on their virtual platforms.

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

India asks for $55-million funding in first call with Pandemic Fund

Rediff.com30 May 2023

In a significant development, India is believed to have placed a funding request of around $55 million in its first call with the Pandemic Fund of the World Bank, sources said. The fund has been set up to finance critical investments in a bid to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, with a focus on low- and middle-income countries. It was created in the aftermath of the Covid-19 global pandemic.

T20 World Cup PIX: Namibia STUN Sri Lanka

T20 World Cup PIX: Namibia STUN Sri Lanka

Rediff.com16 Oct 2022

IMAGES of the Group A, round one match of the T20 World Cup played between Sri Lanka and Namibia at the Simonds Stadium, in South Geelong, Australia on Sunday

Lynn signs groundbreaking part-season Big Bash deal

Lynn signs groundbreaking part-season Big Bash deal

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

Bit-hitting Lynn was announced as one of the marquee players in the International League T20.

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A 30 year-old man, who came to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates last month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the fifth case of the virus from the southern state.

'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

'Help me! I don't want to die in Sudan'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

'We are running out of food and water. There's no electricity either.'

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

IPL opens with big-ticket clash, an old format and some new rules

Rediff.com30 Mar 2023

Amid the absence of some big names, the Indian Premier League 2023 kicks off with defending champs Gujarat Titans facing a formidable Chennai Super Kings.

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

'Why can't the Indian cricket team come to Pakistan?'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

There is a "very real possibility" that Pakistan will boycott this year's World Cup in India if they lose hosting rights to the Asia Cup

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Qatar World Cup: A showcase for political tensions

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

Pro-Palestinian sympathies among fans have also spilt into stadiums as four Arab teams compete

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

No matter where you hide...: Biden on Zawahiri's killing

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The US President said that justice has been delivered.

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

UAE: 2 Indians killed in fire caused by drones hitting oil tankers

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Preliminary investigations suggest that the cause of the fires are small flying objects, possibly belonging to drones, that fell in the two areas. Teams from the competent authorities have been dispatched and the fire is currently being put out,' news reports said.

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Australia's men's team has withdrawn from their one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan in March following further restrictions on women's and girls' rights imposed by the Taliban.

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

PIX: Little second Irishman to take T20 World Cup hat-trick

Rediff.com4 Nov 2022

Paceman Josh Little picked up Ireland's second hat-trick in T20 internationals when he grabbed a trio of New Zealand victims at the T20 World Cup on Friday.

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Dravid tests positive for COVID-19; to miss Asia Cup

Rediff.com23 Aug 2022

India were dealt a big blow ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup T20 after head coach Rahul Dravid tested positive for COVID-19 which has ruled him out of the upcoming Asia Cup T20.

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

IPL 2023: Ganguly set to rejoin Delhi Capitals as Director of Cricket

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

Former BCCI president Sourav Ganguly will be returning as Director of Cricket with the Delhi Capitals during IPL 2023 starting in April, sources said.

Man flees Delhi 5-star hotel leaving 23-lakh bill

Man flees Delhi 5-star hotel leaving 23-lakh bill

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

He also decamped with valuables, including silver bottle holders and a mother of pearl tray, police said.

Laxman named India's interim coach

Laxman named India's interim coach

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

India will begin their Asia Cup defence with Sunday's clash with arch-rivals Pakistan in the six-team Twenty20 tournament.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes mount

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka's injury woes mount

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Dushmantha Chameera has been ruled out of Thursday's crunch T20 World Cup clash against Netherlands

Australia recall Stoinis, Richardson, Agar for England T20Is

Australia recall Stoinis, Richardson, Agar for England T20Is

Rediff.com6 Oct 2022

Australia has recalled all-rounder Marcus Stoinis, along with paceman Kane Richardson and spinner Ashton Agar, for the T20 series against England in the lead-up to the World Cup.

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

PICS: Arsenal stage late escape, but title hopes hit

Rediff.com22 Apr 2023

Arsenal struck two late goals to escape with a point in a pulsating 3-3 home draw with bottom club Southampton but their Premier League title hopes suffered another setback on a Friday night of frazzled nerves in north London.

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

PIX: Manchester United fight back to win; Spurs out

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Manchester United fought back to overpower West Ham United 3-1 and reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Ahead of talks, Jaishankar hosts reception for visiting ministers

Rediff.com1 Mar 2023

A day ahead of a crucial G20 meeting, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Wednesday evening hosted a welcome dinner for the foreign ministers attending the deliberations but the reception was missed by his counterparts from the US, China, Germany and France.

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

'Drivers must not use the sport for personal agenda'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Formula One drivers will need prior written permission from the sport's governing body to make "political, religious and personal statements"

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

West Indies great Brian Lara has been named in a three-person panel to review the Caribbeans' flop at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Moody, Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways; Lara named head coach

Moody, Sunrisers Hyderabad part ways; Lara named head coach

Rediff.com3 Sep 2022

The Australian and Sunrisers Hyderabad have parted ways mutually and Brian Lara, who served as the side's strategic advisor and batting coach last season, could be elevated to the top position.

Asia Cup 2023 to be shifted out of Pakistan

Asia Cup 2023 to be shifted out of Pakistan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2023

United Arab Emirates is the favourite to host the ODI tournament in March.

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Plotting to kill Indian leader for Prophet remarks, IS terrorist confesses in Russia

Rediff.com22 Aug 2022

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) on Monday said that its officers had detained a suicide bomber, a member of the Islamic State terrorist group, who was plotting a terrorist attack against one of India's leadership elite, Russia news agency Sputnik reported.

Sania Mirza to retire after Dubai WTA 1000 in February

Sania Mirza to retire after Dubai WTA 1000 in February

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

India's greatest women's tennis player won six Grand Slam doubles titles and will compete in her final major this month at the Australian Open, where she bagged the women's doubles crown in 2016.

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

No Russell, Narine in West Indies squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com14 Sep 2022

All-rounders Andre Russell and Fabien Allen, who last featured in the format during the World Cup last year, and Sunil Narine, who last played for West Indies in 2019, are absent from the squad.

T20 World Cup PIX: Netherlands down Namibia in a thriller!

T20 World Cup PIX: Netherlands down Namibia in a thriller!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Netherlands suffered a loss of Dutch courage on the way to a nerve-racking, five-wicket win over Namibia at the T20 World Cup in Geelong on Tuesday that moved them a step closer to qualifying for the Super 12 phase.

All eyes on Warner as Proteas loom

All eyes on Warner as Proteas loom

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The 36-year-old remains nominally in Australia's plans for the tour of India in February but is under pressure to perform in the three-match series starting at the Gabba on Saturday after struggling against a modest West Indies attack.