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Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Bofors: After 12 years, CBI challenges HC order acquitting accused

Rediff.com3 Feb 2018

The CBI filed the appeal against the May 31, 2005 decision of the high court by which all accused, including Europe-based industrialists Hinduja brothers, were discharged from the Rs 64-crore pay-off case.

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Federer wary of Berdych test after fending off Rubin challenge

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Roger Federer dug himself out of a late slump to fend off American qualifier Noah Rubin 7-5, 6-3, 7-6(3) on Wednesday and draw vital confidence for a tough third round clash against 10th seed Tomas Berdych at the Australian Open.

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

US Open: Serena ready for Svitolina challenge

No tax on $6.38 bn transaction with Adani Group, says Holcim

No tax on $6.38 bn transaction with Adani Group, says Holcim

Rediff.com17 May 2022

Swiss building material major Holcim has said its $6.38 billion deal with Asia's richest man Gautam Adani's group is tax-free. Holcim had on Sunday signed a binding agreement with the Adani Group to sell its business in India -- about a 63 per cent stake in Ambuja Cement, which owns a 54.53 stake in ACC (of which 4.48 per cent is direct shareholding). "So, according to our analysis, it is a tax-free transaction," Holcim CEO Jan Jenisch said while addressing investors after the deal on Monday." When asked about the tax implications, he said: "Never know if any complication arises, but we assume that we will get the 6.4 billion Swiss Francs as net proceeds." As per the deal, Adani Group will acquire Holcim's full stake in Ambuja Cement and ACC for CHF (Swiss franc) 6.4 billion ($6.38 billion).

EPL: Strengthened Liverpool set to challenge City for title this season

EPL: Strengthened Liverpool set to challenge City for title this season

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Their work in the transfer market has also added to the positivity around the club after German manager Juergen Klopp made some major moves that have clearly strengthened his squad.

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Magnus Carlsen's Last Gambit

Rediff.com21 Mar 2023

A title match requires months of preparation and pulling out of other events, putting together a team of seconds, etc. Carlsen just says he lacks the motivation to do this again.

Switzerland move on to last 16 at Serbia's expense

Switzerland move on to last 16 at Serbia's expense

Rediff.com3 Dec 2022

Switzerland finished with six points, level with Group G winners Brazil but behind on goal difference. Serbia, who needed a win to give themselves a fighting chance of advancing, finished bottom of the group with only one point.

'Big three' eye semi-finals but face tough challenges

'Big three' eye semi-finals but face tough challenges

Rediff.com12 Jul 2017

The 'Big Four' has become a 'Big Three' with the shock exit of Rafael Nadal, and the remaining trio of Roger Federer, Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic will all be aiming to prove their elite credentials in Wednesday's quarter-finals.

Binotto quits as Ferrari F1 team boss

Binotto quits as Ferrari F1 team boss

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Ferrari Formula One boss Mattia Binotto has handed in his resignation and will leave at the end of the year, the championship runners-up said on Tuesday.

Federer commences US Open bid against challenging Mayer

Federer commences US Open bid against challenging Mayer

Rediff.com1 Sep 2015

World number two Roger Federer launches his bid for a sixth US Open title, and his first since 2008, with a first-round match against Argentina's Leonardo Mayer at the Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday.

Prince George Holds Djokovic's Trophy

Prince George Holds Djokovic's Trophy

Rediff.com11 Jul 2022

The young royal was urged to not drop the prized Wimbledon trophy by his father after being handed the trophy by Djokovic.

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

No sponsors, no problem: How Gukesh funded his chess dreams

Rediff.com3 Sep 2023

Gukesh aims to keep improving after becoming India No 1 without sponsorship support

US Open: Challenging early foes for Williams, Djokovic

US Open: Challenging early foes for Williams, Djokovic

Rediff.com27 Aug 2016

Top seeds Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams face challenging early tests at the US Open following Friday's draws for the year's last Grand Slam starting on Monday.

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

A P&W story: From giving wings to aviation in India to Go First grounding

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Its association with India is over 70 years old and spans both civil and military aviation. The Douglas DC-3 transport aircraft used by the air force beginning the 1940s and the iconic Boeing 747 aircraft flown by Air India, both had Pratt & Whitney (P&W) engines. The Indian Air Force's present-day, heavy-lift C-17 Globemaster III and the yet-to-be-inducted C-295 planes, too, have P&W power plants.

Patanjali moves NCLT against Ruchi Soya lenders

Patanjali moves NCLT against Ruchi Soya lenders

Rediff.com24 Aug 2018

Adani Wilmar's bid was approved by the committee of creditors of the bankruptcy-bound Ruchi Soya with about 96% votes in favour

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

PIX: Haaland powers City into last 16; Milan down PSG

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Images from the UEFA Champions League matches played on Tuesday night.

Sindhu quells Bingjiao challenge to reach China Open semi-final

Sindhu quells Bingjiao challenge to reach China Open semi-final

Rediff.com18 Nov 2016

Olympic silver-medallist P V Sindhu advanced to the semi-finals of the China Open after defeating local favourite He Bingjiao in straight games at the $700,000 Super Series Premier event, in Fuzhou, China, on Friday.

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

FIFA World Cup PIX: 'Trickster' Ramos powers Portugal into quarters

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

IMAGES from the FIFA World Cup Round of 16 match played between Portugal and Switzerland on Tuesday.

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Federer relishes Nadal challenge

Rediff.com25 May 2006

"It has been a long time since I had to ask myself the question 'how can I beat this opponent?'," said Federer.

Federer sees off Soderling challenge

Federer sees off Soderling challenge

Rediff.com29 Jun 2009

Second seed Roger Federer continued to scythe through the men's draw with a 6-4, 7-6, 7-6 fourth-round victory over Sweden's Robin Soderling on Monday.

Davis Cup: Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland's chances

Davis Cup: Federer injury and spat hit Switzerland's chances

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Switzerland's preparations for the Davis Cup Final against France in Lille on Sunday have been disrupted by a back injury to Roger Federer and a spat within the Swiss camp.

Mallya's $40-million transfer to family members resulted in $25 fine

Mallya's $40-million transfer to family members resulted in $25 fine

Rediff.com12 Jul 2022

The Supreme Court (SC) on Monday slapped a fine of Rs 2000 ($25) and a four-month jail sentence on fugitive businessman Vijay Mallya. In addition, the former liquor baron has been asked to deposit $40 million with 8 per cent interest within a month, failing which his properties would be attached to recover the amount. The court held Mallya guilty of contempt after it was brought to its notice that he had transferred $40 million to his children in the US.

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Cilic challenge awaits Federer as he seeks historic 8th Wimbledon crown

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

Already one of the greatest sportsmen of his era, Roger Federer will become the most successful man in Wimbledon history if he can beat Croatian Marin Cilic on Sunday's final and claim an unprecedented eighth men's singles title.

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Audi to enter Formula One in 2026

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Formula One will have a new power unit from 2026 with the focus on sustainability and a more cost-efficient future.

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

US Open PIX: Djokovic eases into quarters; Swiatek knocked out

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

IMAGES from all the action on Day 7 of the US Open played at the USTA Billie Jean King Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York on Sunday.

Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold

Record high prices to weigh on demand for gold

Rediff.com29 Mar 2023

The demand for gold is expected to take a hit if the price of the yellow metal - which has been hovering around Rs 60,000, a level never seen before - remains elevated. Due to a sharp increase in price in a very short time and the flow of smuggled gold continuing, gold price in Mumbai is quoted at around Rs 59,000 per 10 gram. Typically, overall demand in the January-March and July-September quarters is moderate-to-dull, which is the case in the ongoing period.

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Tough Times Lie Ahead For Banking Sector

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

For the banking system a new cycle starts in FY2024. It's fraught with fresh challenges on asset quality and profitability, warns Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

WEF defers Davos 2022 meet due to Omicron outbreak

WEF defers Davos 2022 meet due to Omicron outbreak

Rediff.com20 Dec 2021

The World Economic Forum on Monday said it has decided to defer its Annual Meeting 2022 in the Swiss Alpine ski resort town of Davos in the light of continued uncertainty over the Omicron outbreak. The Annual Meeting, which was scheduled to take place in Davos-Klosters, Switzerland between January 17-21, 2022, is now planned for early summer. The World Economic Forum (WEF) held its last Davos summit, attended by top leaders from across the world, in January 2020, just before the outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic, while the 2021 meeting could not take place due to the outbreak.

Nadal overcomes Wawrinka challenge in Rome

Nadal overcomes Wawrinka challenge in Rome

Rediff.com1 May 2010

Rafael Nadal showed his ruthless streak to overcome an early test from Swiss Stanislas Wawrinka in a 6-4, 6-1 win on Friday and helped Spain to secure three of the four semi-final spots at the Rome Masters.

Biggest upsets on Day 2 at the French Open

Biggest upsets on Day 2 at the French Open

Rediff.com24 May 2022

Japan's Naomi Osaka crashed out of the French Open in a 7-5, 6-4 first-round loss

Sania bids adieu to Australian Open!

Sania bids adieu to Australian Open!

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Trailblazing India tennis star Sania Mirza's swansong appearance at the Australian Open ended with a quarter-final loss to local pair Jaimee Fourlis and Jason Kubler in the mixed doubles in Melbourne on Tuesday.

Govt amends insolvency law; special package for MSMEs

Govt amends insolvency law; special package for MSMEs

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

Seeking to provide a quicker and value-maximising outcome for stressed MSMEs, the government has introduced a pre-packaged resolution process for such enterprises by amending the insolvency law. Now, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) can seek resolution for their stress through the pre-packaged process under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC). An ordinance was promulgated to amend the IBC on April 4. Many MSMEs have been impacted by the coronavirus pandemic and experts opined that the latest amendment, which comes less than two weeks after the suspension of certain IBC provisions ended, is a welcome move.

Nagal takes a set off Wawrinka before losing in quarters

Nagal takes a set off Wawrinka before losing in quarters

Rediff.com21 Aug 2020

India's Sumit Nagal gave a mighty scare to three-time Grand Slam winner Stan Wawrinka by taking off the first set but then wilted under pressure to bow out of the Prague Open in the quarter-finals on Thursday.

Saina commences Olympic challenge with medal in sight

Saina commences Olympic challenge with medal in sight

Rediff.com28 Jul 2012

One of India's brightest medal prospects at the Olympics, in-form badminton star Saina Nehwal will start her campaign on Sunday when she takes on unheralded Swiss Sabrina Jaquet in her opening group match at the Wembley Arena in London.

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Latest from the world of tennis: Swiss teen Bencic claims Rogers Cup

Rediff.com17 Aug 2015

Swiss teenager Belinda Bencic capped a brilliant run to the Rogers Cup title on Sunday.

Federer supreme as Murray challenge fizzles out

Federer supreme as Murray challenge fizzles out

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

Handed the chance to put another dent in Roger Federer's armour on Tuesday, Andy Murray was swiped to one side as their eagerly anticipated round robin clash at the ATP World Tour Finals turned into a Swiss romp.

Nadal thwarts Janowicz challenge to reach Paris Masters quarters

Nadal thwarts Janowicz challenge to reach Paris Masters quarters

Rediff.com1 Nov 2013

World No 1 Rafael Nadal broke the stubborn resistance of Poland's Jerzy Janowicz's to win 7-5, 6-4 and reach the last eight of the Paris Masters on Thursday.

Muguruza survives Day challenge at Indian Wells

Muguruza survives Day challenge at Indian Wells

Rediff.com13 Mar 2017

Muguruza used her experience to get out of trouble, eventually set up a meeting with Ukrainian 10th seed Elina Svitolina in just over two hours under a relentless sun at Indian Wells.

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Kejriwal in Gujarat promises job to every youth, Rs 3000 dole

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Kejriwal's new jobs promise comes days after he assured free electricity up to 300 units per month if voted to power in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state where polls are due by the year-end.

India Open: Saina, Sindhu win but men's challenge ends

India Open: Saina, Sindhu win but men's challenge ends

Rediff.com30 Mar 2016

Defending champion Saina Nehwal entered the pre-quarterfinals but it turned out to be a disastrous day for the men with all of them, including reigning champion K Srikanth, failing to cross the opening hurdle at the Yonex-Sunrise India Open Super Series badminton.