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Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Blinken meets Arab leaders, says US against ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com5 Nov 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken reiterated his country's stance against an immediate ceasefire in Gaza during his meetings with key Middle Eastern leaders on Saturday, CNN reported.

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Safety of players is of paramount importance: Ganguly

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

ICC had clarified that BCCI would keep the hosting rights of the tournament even if it is moved out of India.

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Abu Dhabi Hindu temple built in same style as Ayodhya Ram temple

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday inaugurated Abu Dhabi's first Hindu stone temple amid devotional chants and in the presence of spiritual leaders of the Swaminarayan sect.

What's Dhoni doing with Vijay?

What's Dhoni doing with Vijay?

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Chennai Super Kings flies to the UAE for IPL 2021.

Spotted! The Taliban's Mullah Baradar

Spotted! The Taliban's Mullah Baradar

Rediff.com25 May 2022

Present at the signing ceremony was the Taliban's rarely seen Deputy Prime Minister Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, who lost out in a power struggle last year to be prime minister.

T20 World Cup PIX: Netherlands down Namibia in a thriller!

T20 World Cup PIX: Netherlands down Namibia in a thriller!

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

The Netherlands suffered a loss of Dutch courage on the way to a nerve-racking, five-wicket win over Namibia at the T20 World Cup in Geelong on Tuesday that moved them a step closer to qualifying for the Super 12 phase.

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

China to build 1200 MW nuclear plant in Pakistan's Punjab

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

China on Tuesday inked an agreement worth a whopping USD 4.8 billion with cash-strapped Pakistan to set up a 1,200-megawatt nuclear power plant as a sign of increasing strategic cooperation between the two all-weather allies.

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

UAE player gets 14-year ban for match-fixing

Rediff.com12 Oct 2022

Chhayakar was found guilty by an ICC Anti-Corruption Tribunal of attempting to influence aspects of the UAE's one-day international series in Zimbabwe in 2019

India to have over 7,000 more ultra-rich individuals by 2027: Knight Frank

India to have over 7,000 more ultra-rich individuals by 2027: Knight Frank

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The number of ultra-high net worth individuals (UHNWIs) in India is expected to rise 58.4 per cent in the next five years from 12,069 in 2022 to 19,119 in 2027, a report by property consultancy Knight Frank said on Wednesday. In its "The Wealth Report 2023", Knight Frank said that the number of Indian UHNWIs, with a net worth of $30 million or above, fell 7.5 per cent in 2022 due to economic slowdown, rate hikes, appreciation of the US dollar and geopolitical uncertainties. Globally, the number of UHNWIs fell 3.8 per cent in 2022 compared to 2021.

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

T20 World Cup: Kirsten added to Netherlands' coaching staff

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

The Netherlands cricket board said former India and South Africa coach Gary Kirsten and Australia batter Dan Christian are joining the Dutch team's coaching staff for the Twenty20 World Cup as consultants.

Check out New Zealand's WT20 squad

Check out New Zealand's WT20 squad

Rediff.com10 Aug 2021

Chapman, Astle picked in New Zealand T20 World Cup squad; Veteran Ross Taylor ignored.

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

'Modi doing the right thing': Putin praises 'Make in India'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Putin made these remarks on Tuesday while speaking at the Plenary session of the 8th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, a major port city in sanctions-hit Russia's Far East region

China 'welcomes' India-Europe corridor so long as it doesn't...

China 'welcomes' India-Europe corridor so long as it doesn't...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2023

China welcomes all initiatives that truly help developing countries build infrastructure and sincere efforts to promote connectivity and common development, the Chinese Foreign Ministry said.

With 74 Foreign Visits, Modi Is Most Travelled PM

With 74 Foreign Visits, Modi Is Most Travelled PM

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

While Modi has spent fewer days abroad than his predecessor (270 days versus Dr Singh's 306), he has travelled more extensively and actively than any other Indian PM.

Sriram is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Sriram is clear about his role with Bangladesh

Rediff.com26 Aug 2022

Bangladesh begin their Group B campaign against Afghanistan in Sharjah on Tuesday.

PIX: How Kings XI beat the heat

PIX: How Kings XI beat the heat

Rediff.com31 Aug 2020

Let's look at some the pictures of KL Rahul and his team-mates's beach pictures are a perfect tease to beat the Arabian heat.

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

'Clearly unacceptable': India's strong words at UN on Gaza war

Rediff.com10 Jan 2024

'The message that India has conveyed since the start of this conflict is clear and consistent. It is important to prevent escalation to ensure continued delivery of humanitarian aid and to work towards an early restoration of peace and stability. A peaceful resolution of the conflict through dialogue and diplomacy is the only way forward'

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Lara to review West Indies' World Cup debacle

Rediff.com17 Nov 2022

West Indies great Brian Lara has been named in a three-person panel to review the Caribbeans' flop at the T20 World Cup in Australia.

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Afghanistan pick uncapped fast bowler Safi for T20 WC

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Saleem, 20, has yet to represent the national team in any format while Rasooli has shown strong form in the Shpageeza Cricket League, Afghanistan's domestic T20 tournament, after recovering from a finger injury.

Katich, Amla join Mumbai Indians Cape Town's coaching unit

Katich, Amla join Mumbai Indians Cape Town's coaching unit

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Simon Katich has been named the head coach of their Cape Town franchise in the new T20 league in South Africa.

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to book T20 WC berth

Zimbabwe beat Netherlands to book T20 WC berth

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Zimbabwe's first match will take place on the second day of the competition against fellow qualifier Ireland in Hobart on October 17.

Babar rules out Malik return for T20 World Cup

Babar rules out Malik return for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com12 Aug 2022

'There are matches immediately after Netherlands, so it's unlikely there will be time for changes'

IPL 2021: Australia pacer Ellis joins Punjab Kings

IPL 2021: Australia pacer Ellis joins Punjab Kings

Rediff.com21 Aug 2021

Australia pace bowler Nathan Ellis will join Punjab Kings for the second half of the Indian Premier League (IPL) Twenty20 tournament, the team said late on Friday.

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

New Zealand tweak 2021 squad for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Martin Guptill will play in his seventh T20 World Cup and Devon Conway will keep wickets in addition to his batting duties at the tournament

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Samvat 2080: A year of hope for industrial and precious metals

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

The new Samvat 2080 is viewed as a year of hope for industrial and precious metals. A key reason is the expectation of US interest rates peaking, followed by a reduction in the coming months. Regarding crude oil, its trajectory depends more on how the situation unfolds in West Asia.

Big Bash, fitness could determine Finch's T20 future

Big Bash, fitness could determine Finch's T20 future

Rediff.com6 Nov 2022

'The next game's not until August next year so that gives him a lot of time to repair if he's willing to go on, if not I'm sure over the next couple of weeks he'll have a think about that and call it.'

Ziva Dhoni, Gracia Raina Watch CSK Win

Ziva Dhoni, Gracia Raina Watch CSK Win

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

CSK players's wives and children watched Chennai win its fourth IPL title.

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Sri Lanka, UAE to be India's back up for 2021 World T20: Report

Rediff.com12 Aug 2020

Sri Lanka and United Arab Emirates are the two back-up countries being zeroed in on by the ICC, in case India is unable to host next year's T20 World Cup. While there is still one year to go before the mega event which was set to be held in Australia this year but got postponed due to rising cases of COVID-19 and inability of the host country to manage 16 teams.

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

India looking at tapping new markets for edible oil: FM

Rediff.com10 May 2022

India was looking at tapping new markets for import of edible oils, following the conflict between Ukraine and Russia, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Tuesday. According to her, the country was facing various hurdles on import of edible oils due to the conflict. "Everyone knows there is a war going on between Russia and Ukraine. There are various hurdles in terms of importing oils.

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Finch set to lead Australia in T20 WC after knee surgery

Rediff.com13 Aug 2021

Australia have never won the T20 World Cup with their best finish of runners-up coming in the 2010 edition in West Indies, when they lost to England in the final.

Unbeaten Argentina going unafraid into FIFA WC

Unbeaten Argentina going unafraid into FIFA WC

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Argentina began their 2018 World Cup campaign with a 1-1 draw against Iceland -- a game in which Messi missed a penalty -- and finished second in their group before being knocked out by eventual winners France in the last 16.

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City lose, Neymar's Al-Hilal held

AFC Champions League: Mumbai City lose, Neymar's Al-Hilal held

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Mumbai City FC lost 2-0 to Iranian Club Nassaji Mazandaran in their first AFC Champions League group stage game at home.

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Identity of 2 Indians killed in UAE drone attack established

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The identities of the two Indian nationals killed in Monday's suspected Houthi drone attacks near the Abu Dhabi airport that sparked multiple explosions in the United Arab Emirates capital have been established, the Indian embassy said on Tuesday.

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

'Absolutely believe it was a success': US on G20 Summit in Delhi

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The US hails the landmark 'India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor' which will usher in a new era of connectivity from Europe to Asia and will stimulate economic growth across the two continents.

Google bans over a dozen malicious India-linked domains, websites

Google bans over a dozen malicious India-linked domains, websites

Rediff.com2 Jul 2022

To warn users about the threat, the company recently published a blog post where they listed these banned domain links which used to inject spying tools into users' PCs/laptops by appearing as fake login pages for websites or apps.

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Australia withdraw from ODI series against Afghanistan in March

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

Australia's men's team has withdrawn from their one-day international (ODI) series against Afghanistan in March following further restrictions on women's and girls' rights imposed by the Taliban.

UAE, Ireland seal T20 World Cup spots

UAE, Ireland seal T20 World Cup spots

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

UAE ended the three-match winning run of Nepal with a 68-run victory to qualify for the T20 World Cup

Arjun Tendulkar trains with Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL

Arjun Tendulkar trains with Mumbai Indians ahead of IPL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2021

Arjun Tendulkar is sweating it out with the Mumbai Indians' squad in UAE ahead of the second phase of IPL, which is slated to begin from September 21.

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

UAE returnee is Kerala's 5th monkeypox patient

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

A 30 year-old man, who came to Kerala from the United Arab Emirates last month, has tested positive for monkeypox, making him the fifth case of the virus from the southern state.

India extends ban on international flights till Sep 30

India extends ban on international flights till Sep 30

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

India has formed air-bubble pacts with around 28 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom. the United Arab Emirates, Kenya, Bhutan and France.