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Aryan's bail: HC puts 14 conditions, Juhi stands surety

Aryan's bail: HC puts 14 conditions, Juhi stands surety

Rediff.com30 Oct 2021

The Bombay High Court on Friday said Aryan Khan, son of superstar Shah Rukh Khan, shall be released on a personal bond of Rs one lakh with one or two sureties of the same amount.

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

State of the Union: Trump announces meet with Kim; vows to build border wall

Rediff.com6 Feb 2019

'If I had not been elected President of the United States, we would right now, in my opinion, be in a major war with North Korea,' Trump said.

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

BCCI unlikely to decline Chinese IPL Sponsorship ties

Rediff.com1 Jul 2020

Some BCCI officials are of the view that unless VIVO backs out on its own in prevailing circumstances, the board should honour the remainder of the contract, which ends in 2022.

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Coronavirus scare: 'Strange feeling' of playing in empty stadiums

Rediff.com7 Mar 2020

Italy's Fabio Fognini said it was a 'strange feeling' playing a Davis Cup tie with no fans. Japan were also playing their tie against Ecuador in an empty stadium in Miki because of the coronavirus spread, which has played havoc with sporting fixtures across the world.

No decision on T20 World Cup before July, says NZ cricket boss

No decision on T20 World Cup before July, says NZ cricket boss

Rediff.com23 Apr 2020

Fairfax media said on Thursday that Cricket Australia had discussed postponing the T20 World Cup to February as part of scenario-planning.

No overseas spectators at Tokyo Olympics, says report

No overseas spectators at Tokyo Olympics, says report

Rediff.com9 Mar 2021

Kyodo said the government had concluded that welcoming fans from abroad would not be possible given public concern about the coronavirus and the detection of more contagious variants in many countries, Kyodo cited the officials as saying.

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

MCC to offer Sangakkara second term as president

Rediff.com6 May 2020

The Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) on Wednesday announced its decision to recommend former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara for a second term as president due to the disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. The former wicketkeeper-batsman had became the first non-British President of the club after he assumed office on October 1 last year.

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Trump blocks US House Speaker's foreign trip in government shutdown fight

Rediff.com18 Jan 2019

Trump's move came on Thursday a day after the House Speaker urged him to reschedule his annual State of the Union address slated for January 29, citing security concerns triggered by the shutdown that has entered its 27th day.

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Social distancing throws spanner in holding monsoon session of Parliament

Rediff.com10 Jun 2020

Officials have said the national capital lacked a convention centre big enough to seat so many MPs and adhere to social distancing norms. Additionally, holding a 'virtual session' looks slims as any change in the rules requires a motion to be carried in both the Houses of Parliament.

PM-Bush meeting ends, N-deal vote likely tomorrow

PM-Bush meeting ends, N-deal vote likely tomorrow

Rediff.com26 Sep 2008

The two leaders discussed the status of the deal and a range of issues covering Indo-US strategic partnership at the Oval Office in the White House. The meeting slated for 5.10 pm local time (2.40 am IST) started 20 minutes late as Bush was engaged in talks with presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain on the financial crisis in the US.

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans

Tokyo Olympics to allow limit of 10,000 local fans

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Japan has largely avoided the kind of explosive coronavirus outbreaks that have devastated other countries

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Tokyo doctors call for cancellation of Olympic Games due to COVID-19

Rediff.com18 May 2021

A jump in infections has stoked alarm amid a shortage of medical staff and hospital beds in some areas of Tokyo

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Cricket's new normal faces acid test after shutdown

Rediff.com3 Jul 2020

International cricket will gingerly ease out of a 117-day shutdown in Southampton next week but the scars of the COVID-19 pandemic will be clearly evident at the Ageas Bowl. An encounter between the fourth and eighth ranked teams in Test cricket is hardly a pinnacle but England's series against West Indies could offer a glimpse into a future where the game plods on under the shadow of the new coronavirus.

EGoM on spectrum deferred

EGoM on spectrum deferred

Rediff.com21 Jun 2012

The finance minister's office had sought the Cabinet Secretary's opinion whether Mukherjee should remain part of the EGoM in the wake of his presidential candidature.

Govt offers to suspend agri laws, farmers to reply on Jan 22

Govt offers to suspend agri laws, farmers to reply on Jan 22

Rediff.com20 Jan 2021

The next meeting has been scheduled for January 22, a day after the farmer unions hold their internal discussions on Thursday, farmer leaders said after the 10th round of talks ended at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi after nearly five hours of talks, including two breaks.

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

UEFA keen to finish Champions League, Europa League

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

However, there was a softening in tone over eventual cases where league seasons may be cancelled -- an outcome UEFA had been quick to oppose.

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Nadal overcomes blip to down Djokovic in final

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Rafael Nadal warmed up for the French Open with a battling 7-5, 1-6, 6-3 win over world number one Novak Djokovic as the Spaniard claimed a record-extending 10th Italian Open title in Rome on Sunday in the latest chapter of their rivalry.

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Amid coronavirus, Manohar may continue as ICC chief for 2 extra months

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

ECB chairman Colin Graves, who is supposed to step down from his country's board in November 2020, has emerged as the favourite for the ICC top job. It is learnt that Shashank Manohar has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term.

Amid China standoff, Su-30MKI and MiG-29s priority for Rajnath on Russia visit

Amid China standoff, Su-30MKI and MiG-29s priority for Rajnath on Russia visit

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

During the talks with the Russian leaders, the defence minister will also ask them to expedite the delivery of the S-400 air defence systems which are supposed to be delivered by the end of next year. The Russians had postponed the delivery schedule by several months due to delay in payments over certain issues.

COVID-19: Rajasthan defers salary of CM, ministers

COVID-19: Rajasthan defers salary of CM, ministers

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

Functioning in several departments related to revenue collection has also been affected. Revenue collection has reduced by Rs 17,000 crore in March.

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19: Cricket Australia

Staging T20 World Cup unrealistic amid COVID-19: Cricket Australia

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

Last week, the International Cricket Council (ICC), after a board meeting, said a decision regarding the tournament will be made next month.

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

India's athletics coach found dead in hostel room

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

'We don't know the cause of death. We will know it later after post mortem'

Uma meets senior leaders to clarify her stand

Uma meets senior leaders to clarify her stand

Rediff.com17 Oct 2005

Uma Bharti has postponed her campaigning in Bihar.

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

After Cong flak, UP government agrees to Rahul's Amethi tour

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The district authorities' permission to Rahul Gandhi comes two days after the district magistrate and Superintendent of Police had asked him to reschedule his visit on law and order grounds.

Juventus host Milan as Italian season finally resumes

Juventus host Milan as Italian season finally resumes

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

The Italian season resumes after a three-month suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic on Friday when Juventus, still chasing a possible league, cup and Champions League treble, host AC Milan in the return leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final. The match, to be played behind closed doors at the Allianz stadium, should have been played on March 4 but was postponed by the Turin city government at 24 hours' notice as the virus began to spread. The season was suspended altogether one week later.

'Coronavirus could throw cold water on 2020 Olympics'

'Coronavirus could throw cold water on 2020 Olympics'

Rediff.com5 Feb 2020

The spread of a new coronavirus could throw "cold water over the growing momentum of the 2020 Games," Tokyo Organising Committee CEO Toshiro Muto said. Japanese government officials including Prime Minister Shinzo Abe have said the government would work hard to minimise any impact from the virus outbreak on the Games, which start on July 24.

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Madrid mayor offers to host Champions League final

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

A New York Times report last month said the showpiece event will not be held in the Turkish city and alternative venues were being considered.

BCCI wants quick decision on fate of T20 World Cup in Australia

BCCI wants quick decision on fate of T20 World Cup in Australia

Rediff.com9 Jun 2020

Uncertainty surrounding this year's Twenty20 World Cup in Australia due to the COVID-19 pandemic has created a scheduling headache and a decision should be made as quickly as possible, a top BCCI official said. Cricket Australia chief Kevin Roberts has said the tournament's October-November schedule is under "very high risk" and the International Cricket Council is set to discuss contingency plans at its board meeting on Wednesday.

Premier League extends shutdown with end-date left open

Premier League extends shutdown with end-date left open

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

English soccer will be suspended until at least April 30 due to the coronavirus crisis, but the current season can be extended indefinitely, the English game's governing bodies said in a joint statement on Thursday.

'I never felt I was sitting in front of such a big celebrity'

'I never felt I was sitting in front of such a big celebrity'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

'I had always told my children that if I got through the fastest finger round, the hot seat was not going to be tough for me.'

Fuel price hike put off for now

Fuel price hike put off for now

Rediff.com11 Sep 2012

No new date was specified for the meeting.

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Messi grateful to health workers fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The Barcelona legend showed his support following the end of the World Health Worker Week, which concluded on Saturday.

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi eyes digital release

Ramprasad Ki Tehrvi eyes digital release

Rediff.com4 Jun 2020

'It will be very tough to create an audience for such films after the lockdown ends.'

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

French Open: Sense of normality returns; Thiem ousted

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Thousands of mask-free spectators flocked into the stadium

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Experts warn of high-risk Tokyo Olympics amid COVID-19

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

Scientists and medical experts are concerned about how things might look next summer, a year after the Tokyo Games were postponed.

Will T20 World Cup be cancelled?

Will T20 World Cup be cancelled?

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Kumar Sangakkara, who is the president of the prestigious Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), feels the situation needs to be monitored.

Atletico resume training as rest of squad test negative

Atletico resume training as rest of squad test negative

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Atletico Madrid's fears of further disruption to their trip to the Champions League 'Final Eight' tournament in Lisbon have been eased after the rest of the squad tested negative for COVID-19, following two positives the previous day.

Swaraj, Sitharaman to visit US for 1st 2+2 dialogue on July 6

Swaraj, Sitharaman to visit US for 1st 2+2 dialogue on July 6

Rediff.com21 Jun 2018

Swaraj and Sitharaman will take part in the first meeting of the '2+2 Dialogue' with US Secretary of State Michael R Pompeo and Secretary of Defence James N Mattis on July 6, it said.

Several cases of COVID-19 reported at Tokyo Olympics hotel

Several cases of COVID-19 reported at Tokyo Olympics hotel

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Tokyo's state of emergency, the capital's fourth, lasts until Aug. 22, shortly before the Paralympics begin.

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

ICC T20 WC could be shifted out of India to UAE: PCB

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Reminded that India had planned to host a home series against England and also the Indian Premier League in the first quarter of 2021, Khan said a clear picture would come only by April.