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'Player payment still a stubborn issue in football'

'Player payment still a stubborn issue in football'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2013

Non-payment of players is still a significant problem in football and not enough is being done about it, the international union FIFPro said on Thursday.

'Modi a prisoner of his own image, interested in TRP politics'

'Modi a prisoner of his own image, interested in TRP politics'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

The Congress has never given India a PM who was a prisoner of his or her own image, said Rahul Gandhi at the party's MPs' meet.

Nitin Gadkari files defamation case against Kejriwal

Nitin Gadkari files defamation case against Kejriwal

Rediff.com18 Feb 2014

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Nitin Gadkari filed a criminal defamation complaint on Tuesday before a court in New Delhi against former Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal for allegedly defaming him by including his name in the Aam Aadmi Party's list of "India's most corrupt".

We have failed her as humans: V K Singh on Kathua girl's rape-murder

We have failed her as humans: V K Singh on Kathua girl's rape-murder

Rediff.com12 Apr 2018

The rape-and-murder of the eight-year-old Bakerwal community girl has created a controversy after lawyers in Jammu called for a shutdown on Wednesday, demanding the case be handed over to the Central Bureau of Investigation.

US plays peacemaker as India and Pakistan spar

US plays peacemaker as India and Pakistan spar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

United States Secretary of State John Kerry has expressed "enormous concern" to Pakistan's Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif over the recent increase in tensions with India, asserting that there should not be any "misinterpretation or miscalculation" between the two neighbours.

Stop speaking Pakistan's language: BJP to Cong on criticism for Myanmar ops

Stop speaking Pakistan's language: BJP to Cong on criticism for Myanmar ops

Rediff.com11 Jun 2015

BJP said that instead of criticising the government, Congress should have congratulated the armed forces for their action.

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Who will present the World Cup trophy? Srini or Kamal?

Rediff.com29 Mar 2015

Will it be Naryanswami Srinivasan or Mustafa Kamal?

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Football Extras: Atletico set to sign Benfica's Felix for $135 million

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Atletico should have plenty of money available after talismanic striker Antoine Griezmann said last month he is to leave the club.

58 MLAs, MPs face hate speech cases

58 MLAs, MPs face hate speech cases

Rediff.com25 Apr 2018

The BJP has the maximum number of such politicians.

Opposition wants BJP's Naqvi to apologise for remark on gau rakshaks in Alwar

Opposition wants BJP's Naqvi to apologise for remark on gau rakshaks in Alwar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

On Friday, he clarified that he was referring to Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh where no such incident had taken place. "We do not justify anarchy and hooliganism," he said, adding that the incident in Alwar did take place and an FIR has been registered against six persons.

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

'Manchester United can take next step with Europa success'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says the next step in his side's development would be securing a trophy as they look to cap off a promising season by winning the Europa League. United, who finished third in the Premier League, hold a 5-0 lead over Austrian side LASK Linz heading into the second leg of their last-16 tie which will be played without fans at Old Trafford on Wednesday.

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

US, China trade barbs over 'Chinese Virus'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The US and China have sparred over the origin of the virus for days, with a Chinese official promoting conspiracy theories.

Act against militants or face international isolation: Sharif to Pak army

Act against militants or face international isolation: Sharif to Pak army

Rediff.com6 Oct 2016

Civilian government informs military of growing isolation of Pakistan, seeks consensus on several key actions.

SP leader requests Mulayam to nominate Yakub's widow as Rajya Sabha MP, suspended

SP leader requests Mulayam to nominate Yakub's widow as Rajya Sabha MP, suspended

Rediff.com1 Aug 2015

Samajwadi Party leader Mohammed Farooq Ghosi has been suspended after stirring a controversy by requesting party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav to nominate 1993 Mumbai serial blasts convict Yakub Memon's wife as a Rajya Sabha MP.

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Why wasn't Sivarasan caught alive?

Rediff.com27 May 2021

'These are people who are anxious to die.' 'We have not seen such type of committed people anywhere.'

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

After 3 years, MH370 search ends with no plane

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

The search for missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has come to an end with passengers' families being informed that the effort to find the plane has been suspended.

'China expects us to behave the way China would!'

'China expects us to behave the way China would!'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2020

'And this mirror imaging is the most dangerous thing because it leads to tremendous misunderstandings.'

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Reliance, Dassault sealed the deal during UPA rule: BJP's counter to Rahul

Rediff.com22 Sep 2018

Prasad alleged there was pressure for extraneous considerations and 'bribe' for not finalising the Rafale deal during the UPA rule.

Cops are stressed with 'overtime' even if Fadnavis isn't: Sena

Cops are stressed with 'overtime' even if Fadnavis isn't: Sena

Rediff.com4 May 2015

The Shiv Sena has said CM Fadnavis may claim to be an 'overtime' home minister but policemen are stressed for being made to work extra hours.

UN Security Council imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea

UN Security Council imposes tougher sanctions on North Korea

Rediff.com6 Aug 2017

The 15-member body strongly condemned North Korea's ballistic missile launches.

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Armed forces fume despite MoD's clarification over rank parity

Rediff.com27 Oct 2016

The armed forces continue to be upset with the government over a defence ministry circular regarding rank parity vis-a-vis their civilian counterparts at the Service headquarters even though the ministry issued a statement on Thursday, saying no downgradation had been done.

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Green groups slam re-approval of Adani's mine project in Australia

Rediff.com16 Oct 2015

Green and Indigenous groups in Australia have criticised the government's decision to grant new approval to Indian mining giant Adani's $16.5 billion controversial coal mine project in central Queensland.

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Oil from cannabis seed is the new elixir

Rediff.com25 Jan 2020

CBD oil, found in marijuana, is gaining popularity for its pain-relieving properties. It's now legally available in India

No question of Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

No question of Niranjan Jyoti's resignation: Venkaiah Naidu

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Ruling out resignation of Union Minister Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti for her controversial remarks, the government on Wednesday came down heavily on opposition for disrupting Parliament accusing it of 'authoritarianism'.

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

US woman to sue Indian priest for sexual harassment

Rediff.com19 Apr 2016

Jeyapaul who served as a priest in Crookston township of Minnesota in 2004 and 2005 was arrested in India in 2012 and extradited to the US on charges of sexually abusing two girls in a congregation.

The fauj does not advertise secularism, but practises it every day

The fauj does not advertise secularism, but practises it every day

Rediff.com2 Apr 2015

'Those of us who have seen the Indian military from close quarters for decades now are outraged at Admiral Sushil Kumar's irresponsible and in my view flippant remark,' says Nitin A Gokhale. 'What makes people like Julio Riberio and Admiral Sushil Kumar, who rose to the highest positions in their respective professions, play the victim? Especially when it is not clear if all the attacks on Christians and Christian establishments had their roots in religious intolerance.'

PM Modi calls up Sharif, says India will free Pak fishermen

PM Modi calls up Sharif, says India will free Pak fishermen

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Modi conveyed to Sharif India's decision to release detained Pakistani fishermen on the pious occasion of Ramzan.

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

'National lockdown could have been avoided'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

'Two days notice for the Janata Curfew.' 'Two-and-a-half days notice for lighting candles, but a mere four-hour notice for the lockdown without taking state governments into confidence.'

Kerala bishops' body approaches PM as NCW seeks ban on confessions

Kerala bishops' body approaches PM as NCW seeks ban on confessions

Rediff.com27 Jul 2018

Union Minister Alphons Kannanthanam, meanwhile, 'rejected outright' the NCW's recommendation

'BCCI had gone against the nation's mood'

'BCCI had gone against the nation's mood'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Our people are crazy about cricket, but they are more crazy about their country, and their armed forces.' 'To the people of India, there is nothing that is above the nation, not even cricket.'

Asia Bibi still in Pakistan; reports of her leaving the country 'fake news'

Asia Bibi still in Pakistan; reports of her leaving the country 'fake news'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Bibi was convicted in 2010 after being accused of insulting Islam in a row with her neighbours. She always maintained her innocence, but has spent most of the past eight years in solitary confinement.

India is ready to play tough with China

India is ready to play tough with China

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

'India's preference today seems to be to exploit the deepening chill in relations with China to breathe new life into its meandering partnership with the US,' argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Trade war between US and China intensifies

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

Trump threatens to impose additional $200 billion in tariffs on China, Beijing vows to retaliate

Pak terms India's stand on Kashmir a 'travesty of history'

Pak terms India's stand on Kashmir a 'travesty of history'

Rediff.com17 Sep 2016

Pakistan has criticised India over alleged human rights violation in Kashmir and threatened to expose the country in the world over the "abysmal rights situation" in other parts if it continued to talk about Balochistan.

Uri attack: Pak denies involvement, India refuses to back off

Uri attack: Pak denies involvement, India refuses to back off

Rediff.com19 Sep 2016

With Islamabad rejecting New Delhi's claims that it was involved in the deadly attack in Uri, where 17 Army soldiers lost their lives, India on Monday asserted that it did not need Pakistan's clarifications, as their involvement in the terror strike was concrete.

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

'Rescue operation? It was a joke!'

Rediff.com31 Mar 2016

In a brief interaction with Indrani Roy/ Rediff.com, Ashok Bhattacharya discusses the tragedy and criticizes the TMC government for the tragedy.

'How low he can stoop': SC raps BJP's Manoj Tiwari in sealing case

'How low he can stoop': SC raps BJP's Manoj Tiwari in sealing case

Rediff.com22 Nov 2018

The apex court also said that "misplaced political propaganda has no place" and "such practices should be deprecated".

Clinton takes on Trump, says he is unfit to be US president

Clinton takes on Trump, says he is unfit to be US president

Rediff.com3 Jun 2016

She warned that Trump is not fit to have his finger on America's nuclear trigger.

Shot by subordinate, Mumbai police officer succumbs to injuries

Shot by subordinate, Mumbai police officer succumbs to injuries

Rediff.com3 May 2015

A senior police official who was allegedly shot at by his deputy inside a police station in suburban Mumbai, has died.

US talks tough, objects to Pakistan's nuclear threats against India

US talks tough, objects to Pakistan's nuclear threats against India

Rediff.com1 Oct 2016

The statements raised eyebrows in the Obama administration and is seen as "irresponsible" behaviour by top Pakistani leadership.