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'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

'Govt Knows Demonetisation Is One Of Its Biggest Blunders'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'They are not tom-tomming what a great thing the Supreme Court decision is.' 'If they say it was a great thing, the public will react because people suffered and are still suffering.'

Champions League PIX: Real thrash Liverpool in thriller

Champions League PIX: Real thrash Liverpool in thriller

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Real Madrid produced a stunning comeback from two goals down to earn a devastating 5-2 victory at Liverpool

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

U-17 FIFA WC: India thrashed 0-8 by USA

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

In Group B matches in Margao, Germany beat Nigeria 2-1 and Chile beat New Zealand 3-1.

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

PIX: Thompson-Herah, Kiplimo complete CWG golden double

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Jamaican sprint queen Elaine Thompson-Herah romped to victory in the 200 metres and Uganda's Jacob Kiplimo held on to win the men's 5,000m to complete contrasting Commonwealth Games golden doubles at Alexander Stadium on Saturday.

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Meet India's medallists at Birmingham CWG

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Rediff.com introduces you to the athletes who have brought India glory in Birmingham.

Nigeria violence leaves 500 killed

Nigeria violence leaves 500 killed

Rediff.com9 Mar 2010

A fresh round of violence in the communally sensitive northern Nigerian city of Jos has killed more than 500 persons and displaced dozens.

18 Indians on board HK vessel kidnapped off Nigerian coast

18 Indians on board HK vessel kidnapped off Nigerian coast

Rediff.com4 Dec 2019

The Hong Kong-flagged 'VLCC, NAVE CONSTELLATION' was attacked by pirates during the evening hours of December 3 while transiting through Nigeria.

PIX: Boxers Nikhat, Panghal, Sagar romp into finals

PIX: Boxers Nikhat, Panghal, Sagar romp into finals

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

India's boxer Amit Panghal (51kg) displayed his class as he reached his second consecutive Commonwealth Games final, while Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) also remained on course for a gold in her maiden appearance in Birmingham on Saturday.

Gold-winning weightlifter Jeremy reveals story about his tattoo

Gold-winning weightlifter Jeremy reveals story about his tattoo

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

Jeremy shared an interesting story behind the tattoo he wears on his left arm.

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Out Of Africa: The Real Story Behind World Cup

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

More than 50 Africa-born or African-origin players are spread across 11 teams -- excluding sides from the continent -- that are part of the tournament in Qatar.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Record-breaking Mirabai Chanu claims India's first gold at CWG

Rediff.com31 Jul 2022

The former world champion ended with a total lift of 201kg (88kg+113kg), which is far from her personal best.

Monkeypox in India: Here's all you need to know about the virus

Monkeypox in India: Here's all you need to know about the virus

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Monkeypox is a viral zoonosis (a virus transmitted to humans from animals) with symptoms similar to those seen in the past in smallpox patients, although it is clinically less severe.

PIX: Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

PIX: Argentina strike late to advance to World Cup knockout stages

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

A late goal by Marcos Rojo gave Argentina a dramatic 2-1 victory over Nigeria in Group D on Tuesday and sent the twice champions through to the knockout stages of the World Cup.

Bomb explosion kills 30 in Nigeria

Bomb explosion kills 30 in Nigeria

Rediff.com1 Jan 2011

At least 30 people have been killed when a bomb went off at a market near a military barracks in Abuja on New Year's Eve, the state-run TV channel said on Satuday.

Croatia's Kalinic sent home after refusing sub role

Croatia's Kalinic sent home after refusing sub role

Rediff.com19 Jun 2018

'I have calmly accepted that, and since I need my players fit and ready to play, I have made this decision'

Ukrainian FM urges India to ask Russia to stop war

Ukrainian FM urges India to ask Russia to stop war

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

During a televised address, Kuleba accused Russia of violating the ceasefire agreements and urged it to stop shooting to allow civilians, including foreign students, to evacuate.

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

What Iceland need to do to progress to World Cup knockout round

Rediff.com23 Jun 2018

Iceland must beat group leaders Croatia and hope the result of Argentina against Nigeria goes their way too.

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Before Atique Ahmed, there was Chand Baba in UP

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

Atique Ahmed is one of the most feared dons of Uttar Pradesh today. There was another don who preceded Atique and had he survived, Atique wouldn't have been around today, recalls Sudhir Bisht.

India seal second table tennis gold

India seal second table tennis gold

Rediff.com9 Apr 2018

India have won the men's table tennis gold beating Nigeria 3-0 in the final

Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband

Nigeria reverses ban, team to disband

Rediff.com6 Jul 2010

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Monday reversed a ban on the national soccer team taking part in international tournaments after the football federation pledged to disband the side and rebuild it. Jonathan last week suspended the team from international competitions for two years following an embarrassing performance in the World Cup. The Super Eagles were knocked out in the first round after failing to win a game.

Former India footballer Veeru Babu dead

Former India footballer Veeru Babu dead

Rediff.com6 Sep 2020

Called the "Little Goal-getter" by fellow players, the Visakhapatnam-born Babu played for Railways for several years.

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

India gets details of hundreds of Swiss bank accounts in 4th tranche

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India has received the fourth set of Swiss bank account details of its nationals and organisations as part of an annual automatic information exchange under which Switzerland has shared particulars of nearly 34 lakh financial accounts with 101 countries.

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

China's Su makes 100m final but Bromell goes out in semis

Rediff.com1 Aug 2021

China's Su Bingtian became the first Asian man to reach the Olympic 100 metres final for 89 years on Sunday, scorching to an Asian record of 9.83 in his semi-final, but pre-race favourite Trayvon Bromell failed to make it.

Suicide bombers attack Airtel office in Nigeria

Suicide bombers attack Airtel office in Nigeria

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Suicide car bombers today attacked the offices of a Nigerian subsidiary of Indian telecom major Bharti Airtel in the volatile city of Kano besides that of South African firm MTN, killing at least four.

Top Indian executive of cement company shot dead in Ethiopia

Top Indian executive of cement company shot dead in Ethiopia

Rediff.com17 May 2018

Deep Kamra, the country manager of Dangote Cement -- owned by Nigeria's Dangote Industries Limited -- was attacked on Wednesday in the restive Oromiya region.

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

ICC announces rescheduled qualification path to 2022 U-19 WC

Rediff.com13 Dec 2020

The qualification for the 2022 edition of the age-group tournament had been delayed by a year due to COVID-19 pandemic. The remaining five spots will be determined by regional qualification.

Maha Omicron patient responding well to treatment: Official

Maha Omicron patient responding well to treatment: Official

Rediff.com5 Dec 2021

Samples of six other people, who tested positive for the coronavirus after arriving in Kalyan-Dombivli area of Thane district from different countries, have been sent for genome sequencing and the results are awaited, another official said.

France pinning hopes on Benzema for Nigeria clash

France pinning hopes on Benzema for Nigeria clash

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

France striker Karim Benzema came into the World Cup following a fine season with Real when he netted 24 goals in 52 games in all competitions and helped the world's richest club by income to win a 10th Champions League crown and the King's Cup.

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

CWG 2022: Boxers ensure seven medals for India

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

Sagar Ahlawat continued India's medal rush in boxing, joining Amit Panghal and Jasmine in the semi-finals with a dominating win over Seychelles' Keddy Evans Agnes in men's +92kg competition at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Tokyo Games: FASCINATING Pix!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2021

Capturing the drama at the 2020 Olympics.

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

FIFA Women's World Cup: Germany beat China in their opener

Rediff.com9 Jun 2019

The 19-year-old fired in from the edge of the box in the 66th minute to break stiff Chinese resistance in the Group B encounter.

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.

Who will blink first? Govt or Twitter?

Who will blink first? Govt or Twitter?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Twitter can probably afford to wait it out. But would it have the moral courage to do so? asks Devangshu Datta.

World TT: Manika, Sharath beaten in singles Round 1

World TT: Manika, Sharath beaten in singles Round 1

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Star Indian paddler Manika Batra crashed out of the women's singles in the World Table Tennis Championships Finals after a first round defeat, while Sathiyan Gnanasekaran advanced to the second round in the men's singles, in Houston, on Wednesday.

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

415 mn Indians exited poverty in 2005-21, UN calls it historic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The number of poor people in India fell by about 415 million between 2005-06 and 2019-21, a "historic change" and a demonstration that the Sustainable Development Goal target of reducing at least by half the proportion of men, women and children of all ages living in poverty by 2030 is possible to achieve, even at a large scale, according to the UN.

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Maradona hospitalised after watching intense Argentina victory

Rediff.com27 Jun 2018

According to reports, the 57-year-old was seen being from his seat, before collapsing into a chair inside the stadium.

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

The player who has allowed Messi's genius to light up World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

The 29-year-old's composure on the ball, ability to pick a pass and tough tackling paid dividends at both ends of the pitch in the must-win game against Nigeria.

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: Modi

India to make CoWIN available to all countries: Modi

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

About 50 countries, including Canada, Mexico, Nigeria, Panama and Uganda, have shown interest in adopting CoWIN to run their vaccination drives.

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

PICS: McLaughlin breaks 400m hurdles World record

Rediff.com23 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Friday, Day 8.