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What's Boris Johnson Doing In Kyiv?

What's Boris Johnson Doing In Kyiv?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Under constant attack from within his own Conservative party and the Opposition Labour party since the start of 2022, the war in Ukraine has come to Boris's rescue.

SP leader's wife, mother killed in Lucknow building collapse

SP leader's wife, mother killed in Lucknow building collapse

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A coordinated multi-agency search operation is underway to locate the two, even as Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath ordered setting up a three-member committee to probe the incident and submit a report in a week.

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

China protests Pelosi visit; official media reports troop movement around Taiwan

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

China's official media reported air and ground movement of troops in Taiwan Straits -- the waters that separate China and Taiwan -- as US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi landed in Taipei on Tuesday disregarding Beijing's stern warnings.

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

PIX: Alcaraz powers past Berrettini into quarters, Tsitsipas exits

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Wimbledon debutant Eubanks ends Tsitsipas's challenge in fourth round.

'Recall what happened in 1971': Venkaiah's stern message to Pak

'Recall what happened in 1971': Venkaiah's stern message to Pak

Rediff.com23 Jul 2017

Naidu said terrorism is the enemy of humanity as it has no religion and it has unfortunately become Pakistan's state policy.

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

PFI hartal against NIA action turns violent in Kerala, several hurt

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in various parts of Kerala as the dawn-to-dusk hartal called by radical Islamic outfit Popular Front of India (PFI) was underway.

We will do what we said, says China as Pelosi flies out of Taiwan

We will do what we said, says China as Pelosi flies out of Taiwan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

China on Wednesday said it will take "strong and effective" countermeasures against the US and Taiwan for violating the "One-China policy", as the US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi successfully completed her visit to Taipei disregarding Beijing's vociferous threats.

T20 WC: Shadab, rain to the rescue as Pakistan stay alive

T20 WC: Shadab, rain to the rescue as Pakistan stay alive

Rediff.com3 Nov 2022

On the ropes at 43-4 early in their innings, Pakistan rallied behind spectacular half centuries from Iftikhar Ahmed and Shadab Khan to post 185 for nine and delight the lively crowd of 30,000 roaring them on at the Sydney Cricket Ground.

Congress asks Maken to continue as Rajasthan in-charge

Congress asks Maken to continue as Rajasthan in-charge

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

An unease has set in the Rajasthan Congress with its senior leader Ajay Maken quitting as the state in-charge ahead of the assembly polls scheduled next year, with party sources saying that he has been asked to continue on the post.

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Indian Wells: Defending champ Fritz knocked out; Rybakina into semis

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

Carlos Alcaraz downed Felix Auger-Aliassime 6-4, 6-4 to book an Indian Wells semi-final place

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

Trudeau Holds His Ground With Angry Xi

Trudeau Holds His Ground With Angry Xi

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

When Trudeau met Xi Jinping by chance in the G20 hall on Wednesday, the unscheduled encounter didn't go well for the young Canadian leader.

India to Pak: Will deal sternly with infiltration, ceasefire violations

India to Pak: Will deal sternly with infiltration, ceasefire violations

Rediff.com5 Jun 2017

Indian Army's Director General of Military Operations Lt Gen A K Bhatt on Monday met his Pakistani counterpart.

Why ex-President Kalam cancelled his visit to RSS headquarters

Why ex-President Kalam cancelled his visit to RSS headquarters

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Former President A P J Abdul Kalam had once cancelled his visit to the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh headquarters in Nagpur for an event after friends warned him that he would be labelled as an "RSS sympathiser", claims a new book, Kalam: The Untold Story.

2 charred bodies in car: Raj cops nab man linked to cow vigilante group

2 charred bodies in car: Raj cops nab man linked to cow vigilante group

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

The family members of the deceased had named five men linked to the Bajrang Dal in their complaint to the police.

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

'May God take special care of an exceptional human being!'

Rediff.com5 May 2023

Three mentees pay homage to Sherna Gandhy, the legendary journalist and editor who passed into the ages on April 28 after a long battle with cancer.

Mass conversion event: District Magistrate issues stern warning

Mass conversion event: District Magistrate issues stern warning

Rediff.com12 Dec 2014

Taking note of a Hindu outfit's assertion that a large number of people will be converted on December 25, district authorities on Friday issued a warning to those trying to disturb communal amity while asking citizens not to get provoked.

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Archbishop, 14 Catholic priests among 110 booked for violent Adani port stir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2022

Going against the assurances given to the Kerala high court, the protesters agitating in front of the under-construction Vizhinjam seaport had on Saturday blocked the trucks carrying construction materials to the site.

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

SC seeks OROP payment plan from Centre within a week

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday said the ministry of defence cannot take law in its own hands by issuing communication on payment of One Rank-One Pension (OROP) arrears in four instalments.

Mercurial Pakistan face stern Sri Lanka test

Mercurial Pakistan face stern Sri Lanka test

Rediff.com3 Oct 2012

Their confidence on a high after the big win over Australia, a supremely talented Pakistan will come out all guns blazing against hosts Sri Lanka in the first semi-final of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo on Thursday.

Determined India face stern South Africa test

Determined India face stern South Africa test

Rediff.com1 Oct 2012

Their campaign is back on track after the morale-boosting win over Pakistan, but India can hardly afford to relax as they take on an erratic but still quite intimidating South Africa in their final Super Eight match on Tuesday for a place in the semi-finals of the ICC World Twenty20 in Colombo.

Paytm gets Sebi nod for mega Rs 16,600-cr IPO

Paytm gets Sebi nod for mega Rs 16,600-cr IPO

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Digital financial services firm Paytm has received market regulator Sebi's approval for its Rs 16,600 crore initial public offer, a source involved in the process said on Friday. The company expects to hit the bourses by the end of this month and is planning to skip the pre-IPO share sale rounds to fast-track listing.

Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise

Ved Review: Nothing New To Surprise

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

The 'been there, seen that' feeling is so strong with Ved that it punctures any possibility of a compelling watch, Mayur Sanap tells us.

'Very hurt' over Opposition MPs flinging papers: LS Speaker

'Very hurt' over Opposition MPs flinging papers: LS Speaker

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

"If you don't take care of the parliamentary practices, then how will the parliamentary process strengthen? My endeavour is that all members get adequate time to raise their issues and give them their due respect."

Look, Who Modi Met

Look, Who Modi Met

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Their armies of acolytes, fans and supporters believe that both men are supermen, blessed with almost magical ability.

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

J-K sacks 4 govt employees, bank manager for anti-national activities

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

The dismissal of the five --most of whom have cases registered against them for terror activities -- was ordered under Article 311 of the Indian Constitution.

The World of Misfits Fashion Show

The World of Misfits Fashion Show

Rediff.com13 Sep 2022

Prabal Gurung chose the old Japanese consulate at New York's United Nations Plaza to be the venue for his Spring/Summer 2023 collection because a United Nations backdrop underlined the message he read out, to his audience and the world at large, via his array of garments.

Bigg Boss 16: Food Fight Just Got Worse!

Bigg Boss 16: Food Fight Just Got Worse!

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

Namrata Thakker's quick recap of all the DRAMA from the Bigg Boss house.

Allowing crypto may erode RBI's control over money supply: Subbarao

Allowing crypto may erode RBI's control over money supply: Subbarao

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Former Reserve Bank of India Governor Duvvuri Subbarao has said the central bank could lose control over money supply and inflation management if cryptocurrency is allowed in the country. Speaking at a webinar organised by the National Stock Exchange (NSE) and New York University (NYU) Stern School of Business, Rao also said India's case for issuing a central bank digital currency (CBDC) may not be strong as there are capital controls. "Crypto is backed by algorithms and there is fear that the central bank might lose control over money supply and inflation management.

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Sports Shorts: Ex Commissioner made NBA 'truly global brand' dies

Rediff.com2 Jan 2020

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday

Former cricketers did not...: Rohit hits out at critics

Former cricketers did not...: Rohit hits out at critics

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Rohit maintains that turning tracks remain the team's strength and wants the struggling batters to find a way to score on them.

CPM's students wing members ransack Rahul's office in Wayanad, 8 detained

CPM's students wing members ransack Rahul's office in Wayanad, 8 detained

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

A protest march of the SFI, the students wing of ruling CPI-M, against Congress MP Rahul Gandhi's office in Wayanadon Friday turned violent as a group of protestors allegedly entered the Lok Sabha member's office and vandalised it.

Kashmiri Pandits stage dharna during PM's visit

Kashmiri Pandits stage dharna during PM's visit

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Members of a Kashmiri Pandits organisation, led by Sandeep Mawa, have been sitting on a fast-unto-death for the past four days in Srinagar pressing for their demand.

Puran Bhat frequently visited Shopian, never faced any problem: Relatives

Puran Bhat frequently visited Shopian, never faced any problem: Relatives

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Bhat's wife and the two children were in a state of shock as relatives and neighbours, who rushed there, were seen consoling them.

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rajasthan Congress MLA's son among 4 booked for raping minor girl

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Attacking the Congress government, the BJP claimed there is no rule of law in Rajasthan and the incident has put a question mark on the law and order situation of the state.

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Shraddha's father blames cops, seeks death for Aaftab

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

'An inquiry should also be conducted against the police officials of Vasai and Nalasopara and Tulinj police (in Palghar district) for delayed the investigation on Shraddha's complaint'

Sri Lanka wants amicable settlement of Chinese ship issue, says minister

Sri Lanka wants amicable settlement of Chinese ship issue, says minister

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Foreign minister Ali Sabry told the cabinet that the Chinese vessel had only asked for a refuelling visit.

SP leaders practising pariwarvad instead of samajwad, says PM Modi

SP leaders practising pariwarvad instead of samajwad, says PM Modi

Rediff.com20 Oct 2021

In a dig at the Samajwadi Party, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday said it has moved away from the ideology of Ram Manohar Lohia with its leaders practising pariwarvad instead of samajwad.

Sri Lankan court orders release of 56 Tamil fishermen

Sri Lankan court orders release of 56 Tamil fishermen

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

A Sri Lankan court on Tuesday ordered the release of 56 Indian fishermen who were detained for allegedly fishing in the island nation's territorial waters.

4 Congress MPs suspended from LS for entire session after protests

4 Congress MPs suspended from LS for entire session after protests

Rediff.com25 Jul 2022

Amid continuous disruptions, the Chair named Congress MPs Manickam Tagore, TN Prathapan, Jothimani and Ramya Haridas.