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How Sitharaman plans to boost growth from 5-year low of 5.8%

How Sitharaman plans to boost growth from 5-year low of 5.8%

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Indian economy was growing faster than the global average and all other major economies: FM

With improved car, Ferrari's Vettel believes 'we can do something in the race'

With improved car, Ferrari's Vettel believes 'we can do something in the race'

Rediff.com25 Mar 2017

'I think the team's getting stronger, pushing very hard. I think people are fired up and we are motivated for tomorrow'

Khawaja seals test spot with Twenty20 ton

Khawaja seals test spot with Twenty20 ton

Rediff.com21 Dec 2015

Usman Khawaja proved his fitness with an unbeaten century in the domestic Twenty20 Big Bash League at the weekend to secure his place in the Australia team for the second Test against West Indies.

Farmer taking away cot is 'thief', but Mallya a 'defaulter'? Rahul

Farmer taking away cot is 'thief', but Mallya a 'defaulter'? Rahul

Rediff.com7 Sep 2016

At a 'Khaat Sabha' in Sant Kabirnagar district on Wednesday, Rahul referred to the incident of locals taking away the cots brought for the meeting, saying, "Our opponents see farmers as poor persons but I always feel that farmers are the real power of Hindustan."

Thousands rescued as rains, landslides continue to haunt Kerala

Thousands rescued as rains, landslides continue to haunt Kerala

Rediff.com18 Aug 2018

A large number of people, including senior citizens, women and children were airlifted from isolated buildings

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

UCL PIX: Benzema double sends Real through; Inter out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

IMAGES from the Champions League matches played on Wednesday.

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Barack Obama lands in Cuba as first US president

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

According to CNN, just before Obama stepped from Air Force One, he sent a message to Cubans through Twitter.

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

PHOTOS: It's an odd, crazy world out there!

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

Here's your weekly digest of photographs that prove that it's a odd, crazy world out there!

GST bill to be taken up by Lok Sabha on Monday, PM likely to intervene

GST bill to be taken up by Lok Sabha on Monday, PM likely to intervene

Rediff.com7 Aug 2016

The bill was passed by LS last year and now it has to go back to the Lower House for incorporating the amendments approved by Rajya Sabha.

Australia beefs up integrity unit ahead of 2017 Oz Open

Australia beefs up integrity unit ahead of 2017 Oz Open

Rediff.com9 Dec 2016

Australia's tennis association has added two full-time investigators to its integrity unit and promised greater prize money at lower-tier events in a bid to thwart betting-related corruption.

PHOTOS: The incredibly bizarre world around us

PHOTOS: The incredibly bizarre world around us

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

10 photos that prove the world we live in is crazy and strange

Modi govt to legalise middlemen in arms deals?

Modi govt to legalise middlemen in arms deals?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2014

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar on Saturday said the government is planning to legalise representatives of various foreign arms companies in the country, for speedy purchase of military hardware.

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

PM Modi turns 69, birthday wishes pour in

Rediff.com17 Sep 2019

In less than an hour, seven of the top 10 India trends were fuelled by wishes pouring in for Prime Minister Modi from different quarters.

White-water adventure anyone? Kerala beckons you to Thusharagiri

White-water adventure anyone? Kerala beckons you to Thusharagiri

Rediff.com16 Jul 2015

The world is coming over. Haven't you decided as yet?

Beware! Match-fixing is criminalised in New Zealand

Beware! Match-fixing is criminalised in New Zealand

Rediff.com4 Dec 2014

Match-fixing bill passed unanimously and a match-fixer in New Zealand could face up to seven years in prison.

Delhi schools to remain closed due to air pollution

Delhi schools to remain closed due to air pollution

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

Over 17,000 schools running under the three municipal corporations of Delhi were closed on Saturday due to heavy smog that has already caused a spike in cases of asthma, allergy and breathlessness

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

FA Cup: Manchester City find scoring touch to beat Chelsea 2-0

Rediff.com16 Feb 2014

Manchester City rediscovered their swagger to beat Chelsea 2-0 and move into the quarter-finals of the FA Cup on Saturday, Manuel Pellegrini winning the battle of tactical wits against Jose Mourinho.

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

How the Bogibeel Bridge will help the army

Rediff.com26 Dec 2018

In the event of a Chinese attack on Arunachal, troops and equipment from mainland India will travel on the existing south bank railway till Bogibeel, cross the Brahmaputra on the new bridge and then head further east on the Strategic Rail-Road Link, once it is ready.

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rains kill 7 in NE, over 4 L affected in Assam floods

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

In the Northeast, while three people died in Assam, two each lost their lives in Arunachal Pradesh and Mizoram in rain-related incidents.

DGCA grounds planes of GoAir, Air India

DGCA grounds planes of GoAir, Air India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2014

Two of the cabin crew in the aircraft were also found to be without any proper training, they said.

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Arun Jaitley, BJP's man for all seasons, passes away

Rediff.com24 Aug 2019

Jaitley will be cremated on Sunday afternoon at the Nigambodh Ghat, BJP leader Sudhanshu Mittal said.

Floods devastate Bihar; 56 dead so far

Floods devastate Bihar; 56 dead so far

Rediff.com15 Aug 2017

About 1.82 lakh people have been evacuated to safe places by the rescue teams in last 48 hours.

Winter session of Parliament begins on Tues, set to be stormy

Winter session of Parliament begins on Tues, set to be stormy

Rediff.com10 Dec 2018

The unity by the opposition parties is likely to reflect inside Parliament as well.

135 kg laddoos already ordered to celebrate JD-U win

135 kg laddoos already ordered to celebrate JD-U win

Rediff.com7 Nov 2015

'Nitish Kumar stands no chance in front of Vikas Purush Narendra Modi.'

No impact on inflation even if GST rate is 18-20%: FinMin

No impact on inflation even if GST rate is 18-20%: FinMin

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

Even if the GST rate is 18-20 per cent, there would be no average impact on inflation.

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Cong-JD-S govt fate likely to be decided on Monday

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

Kumaraswamy and the Congress had moved the Supreme Court on Friday, accusing the Governor of interfering with the assembly proceedings when the debate on the trust vote was underway and sought clarification on its July 17 order, which they said, caused hindrance in issuing whip to the legislators.

Trust vote today, fate of K'taka govt hangs in balance

Trust vote today, fate of K'taka govt hangs in balance

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

The ruling coalition had held out the threat of using the Whip against the wayward MLAs, citing the disqualification provision under the anti-defection law.

Bad news for line judges, Next Gen players like Hawk-Eye calling

Bad news for line judges, Next Gen players like Hawk-Eye calling

Rediff.com8 Nov 2017

Tennis line judges might grimace when they hear it, but players reacted positively to them being replaced by computerised calls on the opening day of the Next Gen ATP Finals on Tuesday.

China stocks edge down as intervention brings some stability

China stocks edge down as intervention brings some stability

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The Shanghai Composite Index eased 0.2 percent in subdued trading on Wednesday morning.

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Coronavirus: Govt prepares to evacuate Indians from Wuhan

Rediff.com27 Jan 2020

A meeting chaired by Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba reviewed India's preparedness to deal with the virus amid mounting global concern over increasing number of cases in China and several other countries.

Global markets toast Greek bid to clinch debt deal

Global markets toast Greek bid to clinch debt deal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2015

The euro climbed 1.3 percent against the yen to 135.60 and added 0.7 percent against the dollar to trade at $1.1115.

US, Japan courting India to corner China: Chinese daily

US, Japan courting India to corner China: Chinese daily

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

China should not feel cornered by a raft of geopolitical moves by the US and Japan against it by forging closer ties with India, Russia and others in the region and Beijing should focus on becoming a strong economic and military power, a state-run daily said on Thursday.

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

El Clasico: Will struggling Barcelona stop Real Madrid's charge?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Real Madrid have enviously looked on as Barcelona claimed six La Liga titles in the last eight years, but Zinedine Zidane's side can take a huge step towards a first crown since 2012 with victory over their bitter rivals at the Nou Camp on Saturday.

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Former top golfer Norman slams 'stupid' Kyrgios, Tomic

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

"I hope they both become ultra successful because at the end of the day, they will be humbled very quickly. If you become successful you cannot carry on like this.

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Germany offers India $2.25 billion for solar, clean energy

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

PM said he admires German leadership in clean energy and commitment to combating climate change.

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

3 rebel Congress MLAs disqualified by K'taka speaker

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

The speaker said he would take a decision on the remaining 14 cases in a "couple of days."

War of words: New Zealand expect verbal assault from Aussies!

War of words: New Zealand expect verbal assault from Aussies!

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

New Zealand are expecting Australia to sledge as part of their game-plan.

Meet the Bigg Boss 10 contestants

Meet the Bigg Boss 10 contestants

Rediff.com12 Oct 2016

India's most loved controversial reality show is back!

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

French president can bless his lucky stars, again, as 'Les Bleus' win World Cup

Rediff.com16 Jul 2018

It looks like Emmanuel Macron just got lucky again.

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

No family planning, haircutting, 'soap toilet' allowances for govt employees

Rediff.com10 Jul 2017

Funeral and cycles allowances have been retained and revised.