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Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Is the world's richest man buying Manchester United?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Manchester United is one of the most famous names in world soccer but is currently in crisis

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Tennis: Raina wins opener at French Open qualifiers

Rediff.com25 May 2021

Shapovalov pulls out of French Open.

Cyclone Tauktae: Very heavy rains likely in Konkan, Mumbai

Cyclone Tauktae: Very heavy rains likely in Konkan, Mumbai

Rediff.com16 May 2021

The very severe cyclonic storm Tauktae could cause heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in north Konkan, Mumbai, Thane and Palghar in Maharashtra on May 17, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

Boat with 8 Pakistanis, 30 kg heroin caught off Gujarat coast

Boat with 8 Pakistanis, 30 kg heroin caught off Gujarat coast

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

The Indian Coast Guard along with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad apprehended a fishing boat, carrying eight Pakistani nationals and 30 kg of heroin, near Kutch district's Jakhau coast on Thursday, an official statement said.

Pak SC to look into President's order dissolving Parliament

Pak SC to look into President's order dissolving Parliament

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The court ordered all parties to avoid taking any unconstitutional measures and adjourned the hearing until Monday.

SEE: Proof Sania Mirza and her son are adorable

SEE: Proof Sania Mirza and her son are adorable

Rediff.com28 Jun 2020

Sania Mirza took to Instagram on Sunday to share an adorable video.

PM must clear bottlenecks to scale up testing: Rahul

PM must clear bottlenecks to scale up testing: Rahul

Rediff.com26 Apr 2020

Quoting experts, Gandhi said 'random testing is the key to beating the virus'. India has to scale up COVID-19 testing from the current 40,000 to one lakh tests per day, he said.

Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan

Taliban bans IPL broadcast in Afghanistan

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

'Taliban have warned that Afghan media outlets should not broadcast the Indian Cricket League due to girls dancing and the presence of female audience and spectators in stadiums.'

Cash-strapped Pak thanks Saudi Prince for US$ 4.2 billion aid

Cash-strapped Pak thanks Saudi Prince for US$ 4.2 billion aid

Rediff.com27 Oct 2021

Saudi Arabia has agreed to provide US$ 4.2 billion worth of assistance to cash-strapped Pakistan to support its economy, it emerged on Wednesday after Prime Minister Imran Khan held talks with Saudi Prince Mohammad bin Salman in Riyadh this week.

I-T raids: Taapsee, Anurag break silence, resume shooting for Dobaaraa

I-T raids: Taapsee, Anurag break silence, resume shooting for Dobaaraa

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

Actor Taapsee Pannu and director Anurag Kashyap resumed shooting for their film Dobaaraa on Saturday, both using social media to speak for the first time since Income Tax raids on their premises with posts indicating their spirit remained intact.

Sehwag no longer part of Kings XI Punjab

Sehwag no longer part of Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

Virender Sehwag on Saturday announced that he will not be part of the Kings XI Punjab dressing room in the next edition of the Indian Premier League after mentoring the team in the previous three seasons.

Balasaheb feared Sena will become Cong: Kangana

Balasaheb feared Sena will become Cong: Kangana

Rediff.com11 Sep 2020

Ranaut has been making headlines with her bold statements and revelations about Bollywood after actor Sushant Singh Rajput was found dead in his Mumbai residence in June.

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery

Amitabh Bachchan hints at undergoing surgery

Rediff.com28 Feb 2021

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared that he has a 'medical condition' for which he needs to undergo a surgery.

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

'Why are Muslim countries silent on China?'

Rediff.com6 Jun 2022

'Is it because they perceive India as a soft state?'

PM has no plan to defeat COVID-19: Rahul

PM has no plan to defeat COVID-19: Rahul

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

Training his guns on Modi, he said, '(The) PM is silent. He has surrendered and is refusing to fight the pandemic.'

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Ashneer Grover urges Bharatpe board for action against CEO Suhail Sameer

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

Former BharatPe chief Ashneer Grover has written to the company's board seeking action against CEO Suhail Sameer following his offensive remarks on social media and sought resignation of chairman Rajnish Kumar. In response to a comment by Ashneer's sister Aashima on a social media post by former BharatPe employee Karan Sarki, Sameer said "Behen- tere bhai ne saara paisa chura liya (Sister, your brother has stolen all the money). Very little left to pay salaries". Sarki in the post had raised the issue of sacking of old staff and non-payment of salaries.

Lockdown look? Kapil Dev shaves head

Lockdown look? Kapil Dev shaves head

Rediff.com21 Apr 2020

Kapil Dev's new look was revealed on Twitter by his team-mate Chetan Sharma, where he was seen sporting sunglasses and a black blazer.

Apprised Uddhav, Pawar, ministers of Deshmukh's misdeeds: Param Bir to CBI

Apprised Uddhav, Pawar, ministers of Deshmukh's misdeeds: Param Bir to CBI

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

Singh in his statement also alleged that he was pressured into reinstating suspended police officer Sachin Waze in the police force by chief minister Uddhav Thackeray and Anil Deshmukh when he was holding the home portfolio.

India reeling under 'Modi-made disasters': Rahul

India reeling under 'Modi-made disasters': Rahul

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Chief Economic Adviser K V Subramanian has said the economy was "experiencing a V-shaped recovery" after the lockdown was eased.

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Kin seeking bodies of slain JK civilians removed from protest site, detained

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

The protesting families were on a sit-in since Wednesday morning and held a candlelight vigil after the daylong protest.

No Indian casualty in London attack: Sushma

No Indian casualty in London attack: Sushma

Rediff.com23 Mar 2017

Swaraj also said that she is in constant touch with Indian high commission.

After EC direction, FIR against Gambhir over public meet without permission

After EC direction, FIR against Gambhir over public meet without permission

Rediff.com27 Apr 2019

Delhi BJP spokesperson Harish Khurana claimed that permission was taken for Gambhir's event.

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Why an engineer applied for Indian cricket coach's job

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

A mechanical engineer - Upendra Nath Bramhachari - has applied for the post of head coach of the Indian team with an aim to 'drag an arrogant Virat Kohli on right track'.

'Stupendous victory': Leaders congratulate Mamata on strong show

'Stupendous victory': Leaders congratulate Mamata on strong show

Rediff.com2 May 2021

As trends show a resounding victory for Mamata Banerjee and her party the Trinamool Congress in the state of West Bengal, opposition leaders have begun congratulating 'Didi' for her strong show in the polls.

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

JD-U move a strong indictment of BJP's politics of intimidation: Oppn

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress MP Derek O'Brien said the situation in Bihar is one of the reasons behind the Parliament session being cut short by the government.

Hindu population reducing in India, minorities flourishing, tweets Rijiju

Hindu population reducing in India, minorities flourishing, tweets Rijiju

Rediff.com13 Feb 2017

The Minister of state for home's comment came after the Arunachal Pradesh Congress Committee accused the Narendra Modi-led Bharatiya Janata Party government of trying to convert Arunachal Pradesh into a Hindu state.

Health ministry's advice on depression draws flak

Health ministry's advice on depression draws flak

Rediff.com28 Jun 2018

'This tweet trivializes depression and makes it feel like it isn't an illness'

All issues flagged by DGCA were addressed: Aviation minister

All issues flagged by DGCA were addressed: Aviation minister

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

'It is indeed a fact that several issues were routinely red-flagged by DGCA, and were addressed by the (Kozhikode) airport operator. These pertain to excessive rubber deposits, water stagnation, cracks and other routine issues,' Puri tweeted a day after the plane crash in Kozhikode that claimed at least 18 lives.

Betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Opposition decries Budget 2022

Betrayal of salaried, middle classes: Opposition decries Budget 2022

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Party leader Rahul Gandhi dubbed the Union Budget as a 'zero-sum budget', saying it has nothing for the salaried, middle class and the poor.

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

DGCA issues new draft rules for in-flight Wi-Fi

Rediff.com28 Aug 2020

As per the new guidelines, internet services will be provided on the device's flight mode and will be available 10,000 feet above sea level or before arrival or after departure.

Sisodia says Assam CM gave PPE kits contracts to kin; Sarma denies

Sisodia says Assam CM gave PPE kits contracts to kin; Sarma denies

Rediff.com4 Jun 2022

Sisodia claimed that while the Assam government procured PPE kits for Rs 600 a piece from other companies, Sarma gave urgent supply orders to the firms of his wife and son's business partners for Rs 990 a piece "taking advantage of the COVID-19 emergency".

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Modi pens heartfelt blog on his mother's 100th birthday

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi wrote a blog dedicated to his mother as she entered the 100th year of her life on Saturday, highlighting her sacrifices and various aspects of her life which 'shaped' his mind, personality, and self-confidence.

India golfer Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

India golfer Lahiri tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

India's top golfer Anirban Lahiri has tested positive for COVID-19, ruling him out of at least a couple of events on the PGA Tour.

Why NIA doesn't show urgency in punishing non-Muslims: Owaisi

Why NIA doesn't show urgency in punishing non-Muslims: Owaisi

Rediff.com20 Dec 2016

Will the NIA 'get conviction' in Mecca Masjid blast, Ajmer Dargha blast and Malegaon blasts cases, he asked.

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rahane stuns Warne, Sehwag with his smart captaincy

Rediff.com26 Dec 2020

India seized the initiative with Ajinkya Rahane shuffling his bowlers smartly

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

'Those who think I am a fraud are welcome to think so'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'I am not doing what I am to make a name for myself.''I am doing what every Indian should be doing right now.'

Shami's estranged wife receives rape threats

Shami's estranged wife receives rape threats

Rediff.com10 Aug 2020

Hasin Jahan said she was abused on social media for congratulatory post on Ram Mandir bhumi poojan.

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

BJP tweets video of Rahul Gandhi at nightclub, triggers war of words

Rediff.com3 May 2022

The BJP tweeted a video of Rahul Gandhi apparently at a nightclub in Nepal, inviting a strong response from the Congress which said he was in the friendly country to attend the marriage function of a journalist friend and that it is not a crime to attend weddings of family and friends.

Case of wrong diagnosis and prescription: Cong on Budget

Case of wrong diagnosis and prescription: Cong on Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

The Congress on Monday strongly criticised the Union budget, saying Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's speech was oblivious to the declining GDP and the budget was a case of "wrong diagnosis and prescription".

Days after getting Covaxin, Haryana Min tests Covid +ve

Days after getting Covaxin, Haryana Min tests Covid +ve

Rediff.com5 Dec 2020

Anil Vij was administered the trial dose of the indigenous COVID vaccine Covaxin last month