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India's Crude Imports Could Face Problems in 2025

India's Crude Imports Could Face Problems in 2025

Rediff.com9 Jan 2025

However, copious oil supplies amid growing global output and slowing Chinese oil consumption will put India in a better bargaining position with Gulf suppliers.

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Oops! Ab Kya? Review: A Matter Of Excess

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

There is much in Oops! Ab Kya? that continues to linger till the cliff-hanger in the final episode. And yet, there's a great deal about the show that doesn't quite come together, observes Mayur Sanap.

What Trump Tariffs Can India Expect On April 2?

What Trump Tariffs Can India Expect On April 2?

Rediff.com26 Mar 2025

'As negotiations continue, the path forward demands not only diplomatic skill, but also vigilance against legal asymmetries embedded in America's trade playbook.'

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Maradona cozies up to controversial Venezuelan President

Rediff.com9 Nov 2017

Maradona backs Venezuela's Maduro, signs for World Cup coverage

PHOTOS: Why Venezuelans are commuting on cargo trucks

PHOTOS: Why Venezuelans are commuting on cargo trucks

Rediff.com19 Jul 2018

Public buses have gradually disappeared due to scarce or prohibitively expensive tires, motor oil, batteries and spare parts.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez dies of cancer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, according to a national televised address by his vice-president Nicolas Maduro. He was 58.

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins re-election

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez wins re-election

Rediff.com8 Oct 2012

Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has been re-elected to another six-year term after defeating opposition leader Henrique Capriles, electoral council has said.

IN PICS: Venezuelans mourn Chavez's death

IN PICS: Venezuelans mourn Chavez's death

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez lost his battle with cancer, according to a national televised address by his vice-president Nicolas Maduro. He was 58.

Venezuelan boxing champ commits suicide

Venezuelan boxing champ commits suicide

Rediff.com19 Apr 2010

Champion Venezuelan boxer Edwin Valero hanged himself early on Monday from the bars of a prison cell where he had been detained for killing his wife, police said. Valero -- who had held the World Boxing Council lightweight title until recently before going for alcohol rehabilitation -- was found in his cell with some signs of life but did not survive, said police chief Wilmer Flores Trosel.

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

PIX: Argentina suffer shock defeat; Brazil held

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

A stunning bicycle kick from Antonio Sanabria and a second-half header from Omar Alderete gave Paraguay a well earned 2-1 home win over Argentina.

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

World Cup Qualifier PIX: Brazil edge past Chile; Argentina held

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Brazil pulled off a last-gasp 2-1 away victory over Chile in the South American World Cup qualifiers on Thursday.

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza retires

Former Wimbledon champion Garbine Muguruza retires

Rediff.com20 Apr 2024

Garbine Muguruza, 30, was ranked World No 1 in 2017 and was ranked as high as third by the end of 2021.

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Now, Watch Kill On OTT

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Fast, furious and fashionable, it's all there on OTT this week. Here's the action-packed menu.

Olympic Qualifiers: Four Indian pugilists register convincing wins

Olympic Qualifiers: Four Indian pugilists register convincing wins

Rediff.com30 May 2024

India's Sachin Siwach (57kg), Sanjeet Kumar (92kg), Amit Panghal (51kg) and Jaismine (women's 57kg) took another step towards Paris Olympic qualification as they registered convincing victories over their respective opponents to advance in the Boxing World Qualifiers in Bangkok on Thursday.

Venezuelan Cecotto to test drive for Force India

Venezuelan Cecotto to test drive for Force India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2011

Venezuelan driver Johnny Cecotto Junior will test for Sahara Force India at the upcoming young driver test in Abu Dhabi next week, completing the team's line-up alongside Max Chilton of England.

Oil majors sign deal for Venezuelan oil field

Oil majors sign deal for Venezuelan oil field

Rediff.com13 May 2010

Indian flagship overseas explorer ONGC Videsh Ltd and its partners have signed an agreement to develop a $20 billion oil project in Venezuela that will give energy-deficient India 3.6 million tonnes a year of crude.

Copa America: Ecuador in quarters; Mexico out after draw

Copa America: Ecuador in quarters; Mexico out after draw

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

Ecuador secured a place in the Copa America quarter-finals on Sunday after grinding out a 0-0 draw with Mexico.

Venezuelan soccer official Esquivel agrees to US extradition

Venezuelan soccer official Esquivel agrees to US extradition

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

Venezuelan soccer official Rafael Esquivel has agreed to be extradited from Switzerland to face charges in the United States in an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in the sport, the Swiss government said on Friday.

In a tit for tat, US expels 2 Venezuelan diplomats

In a tit for tat, US expels 2 Venezuelan diplomats

Rediff.com12 Mar 2013

In a similar response, two Venezuelan diplomats were asked to leave by the United States after Caracas expelled two American diplomats on March 9.

OVL to buy 40% stake in Venezuelan oilfield

OVL to buy 40% stake in Venezuelan oilfield

Rediff.com26 Dec 2007

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas investment arm of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC), will take a 40 per cent stake in San Cristobal oilfield in Venezuela.

OVL may buy 49% stake in Venezuelan field

OVL may buy 49% stake in Venezuelan field

Rediff.com18 Apr 2005

ONGC Videsh, the foreign arm of Oil and Natural Gas Corporation, is in talks with Venezuelan state oil company Petroleos de Venezuela S.A for a stake in the Tomoporo oilfield containing about one billion barrels of recoverable light crude reserves.

Rajasthan oil field: Venezuelan firm, OIL ink pact

Rajasthan oil field: Venezuelan firm, OIL ink pact

Rediff.com7 Oct 2003

Venezuelan national oil company Petroleos de Venezuela S A (PDVSA) will help Oil India Ltd exploit about $2 billion worth of heavy crude oil in Baghewala oil field in Rajasthan.

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

West Asia tensions stall India's plans to import crude oil from Iran

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

The latest flashpoint in West Asia has derailed India's preliminary plans to resume crude oil imports from Iran, officials said. In January, officials of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas had told Business Standard that the government had been studying proposals for the same, given that India was trying to expand sources of imports. "We are always monitoring the situation when it comes to crude flows.

West Brom break club record to sign Venezuelan striker Rondon

West Brom break club record to sign Venezuelan striker Rondon

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

West Bromwich Albion broke their club-record transfer fee to sign Venezuelan striker Salomon Rondon from Russian club Zenit St Petersburg, the Premier League club said on Monday.

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

'Priyanka Chopra Was A Clear Winner'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

'Priyanka has done very well in Bollywood and Hollywood. But had she joined politics, it might have been a different story altogether. Given how ambitious she was, she would have made a good youth leader. She might even have launched her own party,' says Sathya Saran

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Copa America: Venezuela calls emergency replacements as COVID hits squad

Rediff.com13 Jun 2021

The federation has confirmed that they are flying players in from their domestic league

Can you guess the cost of Melania Trump's dress?

Can you guess the cost of Melania Trump's dress?

Rediff.com25 Feb 2020

On Day Two of United States President Donald Trump's visit to India, First Lady Melania chose a white shirt dress.

8-year-old BMX cyclist dreams of Olympic Games

8-year-old BMX cyclist dreams of Olympic Games

Rediff.com19 May 2021

Venezuelan BMX cyclist Camila Iachini at 8 years old is already dreaming of becoming an Olympic champion.

Bidding for Venezuelan fields: RIL drops out

Bidding for Venezuelan fields: RIL drops out

Rediff.com14 Aug 2009

ONGC Videsh Ltd, the overseas arm of the state explorer, Reliance, IOC and Oil India Ltd had in April this year come together to consider jointly bidding for a 40 per cent stake in a field in the vast Orinoco heavy crude oil belt. To make up for the loss of Reliance, OVL has opened talks with global energy firms and is even willing to take a smaller role in case a major company joins the consortium.

The key question around Lionel Messi's future

The key question around Lionel Messi's future

Rediff.com26 Mar 2022

Friday's game marked Messi's return to the national side after being rested for Argentina's previous two World Cup qualifiers

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Murray breaks into top 100, first time since 2018

Rediff.com10 Feb 2022

Andy Murray started working with former coach Daniel Vallverdu this month on a short-term basis as the multiple Grand Slam winner works towards rediscovering the form that took him to the top of the world rankings.

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

PICS: Rojas, Barshim win third straight World titles

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Images from the World Athletics Championships in Eugene, Oregon, on Monday, Day 4.

Venezuelan who dreamt of becoming nun crowned Miss World 2011

Venezuelan who dreamt of becoming nun crowned Miss World 2011

Rediff.com7 Nov 2011

Miss Venezuela, Ivian Lunasol Sarcos Colmenares, who spent five years studying in a nunnery, has bagged the title of Miss World 2011 amid much fanfare at Earls Court Two in London.

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Nearly 5mn Indians forced to flee their homes due to disasters in 2021: UN

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

"The largest displacements in the context of disasters in 2021 occurred in China (6.0 million), the Philippines (5.7 million) and India (4.9 million). Most disaster displacements during the year were temporary," it said.

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

China to help Pak build space centre, launch more satellites

Rediff.com28 Jan 2022

China on Friday announced plans to boost space cooperation with Pakistan, including the development of a space centre and launching of more satellites for its all-weather ally.

The nation that crashed to earth

The nation that crashed to earth

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

oaring crime gave Venezuela the horrific title of being one of the most violent countries on earth. Inflation ran into tens of thousands per cent, impoverishing nearly all of the country's 31 million people.' Yet, says Radha Roy Biswas, she sees hope for the beleaguered nation where she spent her childhood years.

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Copa America: Ecuador hold Brazil; qualify for last eight

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

A much-changed Brazil failed to win for the first time in 11 games but still qualified top in Group B for the quarter-finals of the Copa America on Sunday after drawing 1-1 with Ecuador in Goiania.

Obama: US for constructive relationship with Venezuela

Obama: US for constructive relationship with Venezuela

Rediff.com6 Mar 2013

Amid flaring of tension between the United States and Venezuela following the death of its President Hugo Chavez, United States President Barack Obama has said that America is interested in developing a 'constructive' relationship with the Venezuelan people.

Biden signs order to end Trump's Muslim travel ban

Biden signs order to end Trump's Muslim travel ban

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

The Muslim ban initially restricted travel from seven Muslim-majority nations: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

When Venezuela's star stopped shining

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Devastation struck Venezuela when oil prices started collapsing in 1982, following a global oil glut. The country's economy contracted overnight.