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Agusta case: ED names Ahmed Patel in chargesheet

Agusta case: ED names Ahmed Patel in chargesheet

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

The chargesheet said according to the 'budget sheet, 30 million were paid to Air Force officers.

Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini

Swiss prosecutors widen FIFA probe to former UEFA president Platini

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Swiss federal prosecutors are targeting former European football head Michel Platini in a widening of their probe into a 2 million Swiss franc ($2.1 million) payment arranged by former FIFA president Sepp Blatter, the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) said on Friday. Swiss prosecutors have been probing Blatter over accusations he arranged a payment of two million Swiss francs ($2.06 million) from FIFA to then UEFA president Platini in February 2011.

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Budwiser's EPIC response to Qatar beer ban

Rediff.com21 Nov 2022

Budweiser World Cup campaign curbed, not crashed, by Qatar beer ban

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Harmanpreet nominated for FIH player of year award

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

India's star drag-flicker Harmanpreet Singh was on Tuesday named among the five nominees for the men's Player of the Year honour.

Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal: Antony

Sonia, Rahul never interfered in any defence deal: Antony

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Shah said the 'friendship' between Christian Michel, the alleged middleman in the deal, and Congress' top leadership is 'time tested and deep'.

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Hockey World Cup: India's long wait for medal continues

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The triumph also took Germany to the top of FIH world rankings from the pre-tournament fourth place.

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

F1's record 24-race calendar for 2023

Rediff.com21 Sep 2022

Formula One will have a record 24 races next season with Las Vegas making its floodlit debut in November and Monaco signing a new deal to secure its place on the calendar until at least 2025.

Cosmology trio win Nobel Physics Prize

Cosmology trio win Nobel Physics Prize

Rediff.com8 Oct 2019

The Nobel Prize in Physics was on Tuesday awarded with one half to James Peebles for his theoretical discoveries in physical cosmology and the other half jointly to Michel Mayor and Didier Queloz for discovering an exoplanet orbiting a solar-type star.

Indian Legends At Cannes

Indian Legends At Cannes

Rediff.com18 May 2022

India has been named the first-ever 'country of honour' at Marche du Film, the business counterpart of the Cannes film festival.

Diamonds are Forever!

Diamonds are Forever!

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

A look at Aria, Alessandro Michele's first collection in the centenary year of Gucci.

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

How successful is India in catching economic offenders?

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Despite Nirav Modi win, in the last five years, India managed to bring only about 20 fugitive offenders.

US in talks with Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

US in talks with Poland to send fighter jets to Ukraine: White House

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

The spokesperson also said that they are figuring out the logistics as to how the aircraft would be transferred from Poland to Ukraine.

Elon Musk asks shareholders to decide on his Twitter bid

Elon Musk asks shareholders to decide on his Twitter bid

Rediff.com15 Apr 2022

The large share purchase would give the corporate raider significant voting rights, which could then be used to push changes in the company's leadership and management. This would increase share value and thus generate a massive return for the raider. "Taking Twitter private at $54.20 should be up to shareholders, not the board," Musk tweeted with the opinion poll with two options 'Yes' and 'No' . Implying that shareholders have to decide as they own the company, not the board of directors.

Ukraine-Russia talks to continue today amid attack on Kyiv

Ukraine-Russia talks to continue today amid attack on Kyiv

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said earlier on Tuesday that talks between the Ukrainian and Russian delegations should continue saying that it is difficult, but important as the positions of the sides sound more realistic now.

Gasp! Bizarre, Stunning Met Gala Looks

Gasp! Bizarre, Stunning Met Gala Looks

Rediff.com3 May 2022

Fashion and style were celebrated at the 2022 Met Gala with celebs walking the red carpet in their fanciest looks.

'Life is short so...'

'Life is short so...'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

What's Rashmika doing in Russia? Vicky can dance! What's Kapil doing with Tiger and Ahan?

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Will anything come out of AgustaWestland investigation?

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Christian Michel's investigation in New Delhi has revealed nothing substantial, contrary to the expectations of the prime minister and the media hype. A fascinating excerpt from Raju Santhanam's The Untold Story of Christian Michel and Agustawestland.

Euro PICS: Ronaldo shines as Portugal rout Hungary

Euro PICS: Ronaldo shines as Portugal rout Hungary

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Skipper Cristiano Ronaldo celebrated becoming the first player to appear in five European Championships with a brace as Portugal got their title defence off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory over a determined Hungary, in Budapest, on Tuesday.

T20 World Cup: Shadab MVP; SKY 2nd!

T20 World Cup: Shadab MVP; SKY 2nd!

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Srinivas Bhogle and Purnendu Maji list the Most Valuable Players in T20 World Cup 2022.

Is coconut oil poisonous?

Is coconut oil poisonous?

Rediff.com2 Sep 2018

A Harvard professor has alleged it is one of the worst edibles to have.

'Germany's restart shows Ligue 1 could still conclude'

'Germany's restart shows Ligue 1 could still conclude'

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The French professional league (LFP) ended its season last week with 10 games left, awarding the title to Paris St Germain and leaving Lyon outside the placings for European competition next season.

Record-breaking Ronaldo goes past Platini

Record-breaking Ronaldo goes past Platini

Rediff.com16 Jun 2021

Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice against Hungary to move beyond France's Michel Platini as the record goalscorer at European Championship finals, taking his tally to 11 at the Puskas Area in Budapest on Tuesday.

10 times Ranveer Singh looked BADASS!

10 times Ranveer Singh looked BADASS!

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

Happy birthday, Ranveer Singh!

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Katrina-Ishaan-Siddhant

KWK 7: 10 REVELATIONS from Katrina-Ishaan-Siddhant

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

Katrina Kaif arrived on Koffee With Karan 7 with Ishaan Khatter and Siddhant Chaturvedi, her co-stars from the upcoming film Phone Bhoot.

Aiyyoo, Aiyyoo! What's happened to Ranveer?

Aiyyoo, Aiyyoo! What's happened to Ranveer?

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Sonakshi reveals a secret... Abhishek gives advice...

Ukraine crisis: Modi speaks to European leaders

Ukraine crisis: Modi speaks to European leaders

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

The PM expressed his anguish over the deteriorating situation and the humanitarian crisis in the war-hit country, while reiterating India's appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue.

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

SC registrars, ex-judge on Pegasus radar: Report

Rediff.com4 Aug 2021

Counsels for AgustaWestland VVIP chopper scam accused Christian Michel and fugitive diamantaire Nirav Modi were also the potential targets of Israeli spyware Pegasus.

New Zealand star Conway ruled out of T20 WC final

New Zealand star Conway ruled out of T20 WC final

Rediff.com12 Nov 2021

Frustrated after being dismissed, New Zealand wicketkeeper-batter Devon Conway hit his own bat. Taken for X-rays earlier today, it was confirmed that he had broken his fifth metacarpal in his right hand.

What is Biden trying to tell Modi?

What is Biden trying to tell Modi?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Modi government has been put on notice.'Will it buckle under such pressure? These are times when the moral fibre of the leadership makes all the difference, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Legal process has to be followed, can't shortcut that: UK on Mallya extradition

Legal process has to be followed, can't shortcut that: UK on Mallya extradition

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

Noting the urgency and desire on the part of India to extradite people accused of corruption, the UK on Friday said a "legal process" is on in Vijay Mallya's matter and it has to be followed through as there cannot be any shortcut. In May last year, the fugitive businessman lost his appeals in the British Supreme Court against his extradition to India to face money laundering and fraud charges. Asked when can Mallya be extradited to India and if some kind of legal issue is still pending in the matter, new British High Commissioner to India, Alex Ellis, without pointing to any particular case, said he recognises the urgency, importance and the desire to get back people who are accused of corruption to India.

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Student from Karnataka killed in Ukraine's Kharkiv

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

'With profound sorrow we confirm that an Indian student lost his life in shelling in Kharkiv this morning,' the MEA tweeted.

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

WC Diary: Ouch! 'Stupid' Batshuayi sees funny side of rebound gaffe

Rediff.com29 Jun 2018

The second-half strike gave Belgium a 1-0 win that saw them move into the second round as Group G winners over England, though victory means they face much the tougher half of the draw.

Never met Sonia or Antony: Agusta 'middleman's' big revelations

Never met Sonia or Antony: Agusta 'middleman's' big revelations

Rediff.com11 May 2016

He also said that Bharatiya Janata Party MP Subramanian Swamy has not lied about the deal but it seems he has been misled.

Swiss court rejects Platini's appeal against FIFA ban

Swiss court rejects Platini's appeal against FIFA ban

Rediff.com6 Jul 2017

Switzerland's highest court rejected former European soccer boss Michel Platini's bid to overturn his four-year ban from the sport over ethics violations, the court said on Thursday.

Matches should not be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Matches should not be played until Sept: FIFA medical chief

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

The comments of the FIFA's medical committee chairman Michel D'Hooghe come as the Bundesliga moves towards a possible re-start next month, while the Premier League is hoping games could be played behind closed doors in June.

Chopper scam: Middleman says he'll meet Indian cops in Dubai

Chopper scam: Middleman says he'll meet Indian cops in Dubai

Rediff.com29 Aug 2016

Claiming to be innocent, he said he might have some information which could enable the Indian authorities to progress with their probe into the scandal.

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Mitchell, Wade set up Trans-Tasman Clash

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Daryl Mitchell and Matthew Wade were the heroes for their respective teams as New Zealand and Australia set up a Trans-Tasman final in the T20 World Cup.

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Squabbling mice top 'people's poll' award

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

The Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition just named the winner of this year's LUMIX People's Choice Award, and the perfectly-timed photo by wildlife filmmaker and photographer Sam Rowley is just too good to keep to ourselves. Selected from over 48,000 submitted images and 25 impressive finalists, Rowley's winning photo is called "Station Squabble," and it features two mice getting into a tussle over some leftover crumbs in the London Underground.

PIX: West Ham, Chelsea flirt with shock FA Cup exits

PIX: West Ham, Chelsea flirt with shock FA Cup exits

Rediff.com6 Feb 2022

West Ham United and Chelsea both narrowly avoided ignominious FA Cup exits with narrow wins against lower-league opposition but Everton marked Frank Lampard's first game in charge by sauntering past Brentford into the fifth round on Saturday.

COVID-19 unlikely to stop Tour de France

COVID-19 unlikely to stop Tour de France

Rediff.com29 Aug 2020

French health authorities, on Saturday, introduced stricter regulations for exclusions from the Tour in the event of coronavirus cases.