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Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Trump tours border, repeats threat to declare national emergency

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

But the Democrats appeared to be unconvinced by Trump's argument of national emergency.

Swiss banks' proposal not good enough

Swiss banks' proposal not good enough

Rediff.com29 Sep 2009

The Swiss banks' proposal to levy a withholding tax on the income generated from assets of Indian nationals and held in Swiss banks, is not worth treating seriously.

Drone used to spy on France's training at World Cup?

Drone used to spy on France's training at World Cup?

Rediff.com15 Jun 2014

France have asked FIFA to investigate their suspicions that a drone was used to spy on the team's preparations for the World Cup opener against Honduras, coach Didier Deschamps said.

Federer quit Tour Finals finale after locker room spat with Wawrinka?

Federer quit Tour Finals finale after locker room spat with Wawrinka?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2014

Speculation is rife that all is not well in among compatriots Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka.

Daniil Medvedev: The man who beat Wawrinka at Wimbledon

Daniil Medvedev: The man who beat Wawrinka at Wimbledon

Rediff.com4 Jul 2017

Russian Daniil Medvedev, fresh from upsetting world number three Stan Wawrinka in the first round at Wimbledon, said he was now targeting a run to the last eight at the All England Club.

Govt may reveal to SC names of 3 black money account holders

Govt may reveal to SC names of 3 black money account holders

Rediff.com27 Oct 2014

The government may on Monday file an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court over the black money issue, stating clarification on its earlier stand of not revealing the names of those account holders who have deposited money in foreign banks.

Musharraf returns from four-nation visit

Musharraf returns from four-nation visit

Rediff.com29 Jan 2008

Pakistan President Pervez Musharraf returned to Islamabad on Tuesday from a four-nation visit to Europe during which he attempted to shore up support for his controversial regime.

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

World C'ships: Sindhu secures 5th medal, Praneeth breaks 36-yr drought

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

P V Sindhu secured her fifth World Championships medal following a stunning comeback while B Sai Praneeth became the first Indian male shuttler in 36 years to grab a podium place in badminton's prestigious event, in Basel, on Friday.

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

Federer keeping it realistic as 2018 season nears

Rediff.com28 Dec 2017

The six months off, however, appeared to be positively cathartic as he provided arguably the major talking point of the tennis circuit by reviving a career that pundits thought could be over with the injury.

Ferdinand impressed by Capello

Ferdinand impressed by Capello

Rediff.com5 Feb 2008

The England defender said he had been impressed by new coach Fabio Capello's training routines and "his surprisingly good English."

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

The Forgotten Hero of the Indian Air Force

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Did Vinod Sehgal die in Tsangdgar or was he taken PoW to Tibet or China? Why has the IAF kept so quiet for all these years, asks Claude Arpi.

Hindujas plan to spend $50bn

Hindujas plan to spend $50bn

Rediff.com6 May 2008

The Hinduja family is planning investments of about $50 billion (Rs 2 lakh crore) in the next five years in India and abroad, led by a foray into oil and gas in Iran. The closely held group, run by four billionaire brothers, is also planning large investments in real estate, automotives, power and infrastructure, mostly in India, Europe and West Asia.

Mexico embraces Modi amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

Mexico embraces Modi amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2016

Modi, who is in Mexico on the final leg of his five-nation tour during which he will hold talks with Mexican President Enrique Pena Nieto on key bilateral issues including India's NSG membership bid, was greeted by the Indian community amid chants of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai'.

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

At 21, she's the youngest to travel to 196 countries

Rediff.com10 Jun 2019

America's Lexie Alford has travelled to almost every country on earth.

Soccer Extras: Neymar revisits Barca, but only for a legal dispute

Soccer Extras: Neymar revisits Barca, but only for a legal dispute

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Italian Open: Wawrinka falls, Djokovic into quarter-finals

Italian Open: Wawrinka falls, Djokovic into quarter-finals

Rediff.com19 May 2017

Third seed Stanislas Wawrinka became the latest high-profile casualty at the Italian Open on Thursday when the Swiss was knocked out in the third round by American John Isner.

This Wimbledon title is among my most special wins: Paes

This Wimbledon title is among my most special wins: Paes

Rediff.com13 Jul 2015

Leander Paes said lifting the Wimbledon mixed doubles title with Swiss legend Martina Hingis does rank among the most special triumphs of his career.

Wimbledon 'all-white' clothing rule is quite extreme: Federer

Wimbledon 'all-white' clothing rule is quite extreme: Federer

Rediff.com3 Jul 2015

Players' efforts over the years to get Wimbledon's "all-white" clothing rule relaxed got a boost when Roger Federer said he thought the policy as it stood was "quite extreme".

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Flash Electronics files patent case against Royal Enfield

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Flash Electronics alleges Royal Enfield infringed its patent on regulator rectifier device.

Nirav Modi's photo in Davos proves nothing: Amit Shah

Nirav Modi's photo in Davos proves nothing: Amit Shah

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

"Photographs (Nirav Modi Davos photo) mean nothing. Even you people are sitting with me and we being photographed and if somebody does anything will I be linked?" he told reporters.

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Swiss couple attacked in UP, 5 arrested; Yogi, Swaraj condemn assault

Rediff.com26 Oct 2017

The couple said that that they were strolling near the railway station at the Fatehpur Sikri after a day in Agra when the group started following them and later attacked.

Wawrinka faces boos after beating local boy Tsonga

Wawrinka faces boos after beating local boy Tsonga

Rediff.com6 Jun 2015

As if playing Novak Djokovic or Andy Murray in the French Open final was not a tough enough task, Stan Wawrinka will probably have to deal with a hostile Roland Garros crowd on Sunday.

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Has the Big Four become Big Five now?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2015

Stanislas Wawrinka should stop being so modest and put himself on a par with the so-called Big Four.

National coaches need to be more qualified: Sindhu

National coaches need to be more qualified: Sindhu

Rediff.com10 Sep 2019

India's badminton ace P V Sindhu said national coaches need to be more qualified in order to groom more players to become champions in the future.

WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

WC Updates: FIFA rebukes Maradona over 'robbery' comments

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

FIFA says it 'strongly rebukes' Argentina great Diego Maradona's comments that England's win over Colombia was a robbery

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Swiss teams stay at home despite end of training restrictions

Rediff.com11 May 2020

Denmark's Superliga to resume on May 28 says Danish League Association

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

PHOTOS: Back to the future as Federer storms into semis at Aus Open

Rediff.com24 Jan 2017

Four-times champion Roger Federer took apart Mischa Zverev 6-1, 7-5, 6-2 with a clinical display of all-court tennis to reach his 13th Australian Open semi-final in 92 minutes on Tuesday.

Semenya feels sorry for Dutee, tells her to focus on training

Semenya feels sorry for Dutee, tells her to focus on training

Rediff.com8 Aug 2017

The Olympic champion in women's 800m, feels sorry for Dutee Chand since the Indian, just like her, is facing a gender test row.

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

The Big Four stay the Big Four, says Wawrinka

Rediff.com13 Sep 2016

Stan Wawrinka has refused to be drawn into comparisons with the 'Big Four' of tennis- Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, and Andy Murray-despite winning his third Grand Slam title at US Open.

Aus Open: Federer dispatches Berdych to meet Chung in semis

Aus Open: Federer dispatches Berdych to meet Chung in semis

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Defending champion Roger Federer argued with an umpire but mostly let his racket do the talking as he beat Tomas Berdych for the ninth time running to reach the Australian Open semi-finals on Wednesday.

'Differences with India on making Swiss bank a/c info public'

'Differences with India on making Swiss bank a/c info public'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Noting that tax evasion is not a criminal offence in Switzerland, a senior Swiss official has acknowledged differences with India on what can be made public about Indians having unaccounted money parked in Swiss banks.

Indian tennis round-up: Sania-Hingis ousted from Rogers Cup

Indian tennis round-up: Sania-Hingis ousted from Rogers Cup

Rediff.com16 Aug 2015

Sania Mirza and her doubles partner Martina Hingis were ousted from the Rogers Cup after the top seeds suffered a straight sets loss to Caroline Garcia and Katarina Srebotnik in Toronto on Saturday.

True love keeps Venus coming back for more

True love keeps Venus coming back for more

Rediff.com18 Jan 2017

Seven-time grand slam champion Venus Williams advanced to the third round at Melbourne Park on Wednesday with a 6-3, 6-2 win over Stefanie Voegele but conceded she was still troubled by an elbow injury that forced her to pull out of the women's doubles.

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

The doc who returned from US to fight his first election

Rediff.com30 Mar 2021

'It is sad that Kerala had so many Covid patients which is primarily due to the mismanagement of the Left government.' 'The technical committee was full of CPI-M leaders who happen to have medical degrees with no experience in public health.' 'They were advising the CM and we are paying for those mistakes.'

2 Indians among 3 killed in missile attack in Saudi Arabia

2 Indians among 3 killed in missile attack in Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

Two Indians were among three persons killed when a missile fired from strife-torn Yemen struck Saudi Arabia's southwestern border city of Najran

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Trump, Melania to visit India on Feb 24-25

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

The president and First Lady Melania Trump will travel to New Delhi and Ahmedabad during the visit.

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

China preparing to resume contact with the Dalai Lama?

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

The Chinese Communist party has not closed its door of contacts and negotiation with the Dalai Lama, a senior Communist leader wrote recently. Former RA&W officer and China expert Jayadeva Ranade explains what the thinking on Tibet is likely in Beijing.

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Look who dropped in to support Roger Federer at US Open...

Rediff.com27 Aug 2014

Roger Federer launched his bid for an 18th grand slam title with a workmanlike 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4) win over Marinko Matosevic to ease into the second round of the US Open on Tuesday, with NBA great Michael Jordan leading the cheering.

Flustered FIFA officials shut down media conference

Flustered FIFA officials shut down media conference

Rediff.com28 May 2015

Flustered FIFA officials shut down a media conference in New Zealand on Thursday after being inundated with questions about the sport's latest scandal.

La Decima: 'Simply incredible Rafa'

La Decima: 'Simply incredible Rafa'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2017

Rafael Nadal's unprecedented 10th French Open title on Sunday drew praise from across the tennis and sporting community: Here is a selection of what was said: