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Govt expects speedy launch of single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine

Govt expects speedy launch of single-dose Sputnik Light vaccine

Rediff.com27 May 2021

The government is hopeful of a speedy launch of single-dose COVID-19 vaccine Sputnik Light in India and all stakeholders, including the Russian manufacturer and its Indian partners, have been directed to fast-track the application and regulatory approval procedures for the jab to boost the country's vaccination drive, sources said.

Russia gets new PM as Putin proposes major Constitutional changes

Russia gets new PM as Putin proposes major Constitutional changes

Rediff.com16 Jan 2020

President Vladimir Putin proposed sweeping constitutional changes that could extend his hold on power for many years. Russian Federal Tax Service head Mikhail Mishustin to be the new PM.

India's medal chances brighten as China to skip Chess Olympaid

India's medal chances brighten as China to skip Chess Olympaid

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

China would have been among the top medal contenders in the Olympiad and their absence would brighten India's chances.

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

US ban fuels Djokovic's Wimbledon motivation

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Djokovic missed the Australian Open after being deported for not having been vaccinated against COVID-19 and will not be allowed to compete at the US Open

Russian athletes set to return as WADA lifts doping ban

Russian athletes set to return as WADA lifts doping ban

Rediff.com20 Sep 2018

Although the change will have no immediate effect on current bans on the Russian federations for athletics, weightlifting and paralympics, it opens the door for their return, following the reinstatement of the Russian Olympic Committee after the country was banned from this year's Winter Games in South Korea.

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Djokovic eyes redemption at Wimbledon

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

Djokovic has won the last three editions of Wimbledon in 2018, 2019 and last year

Vladimir Putin, 70

Vladimir Putin, 70

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Russian tsar's life...

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rupee outperforms most EM peers as dollar surges to a 20-year high

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

If there was one event that made the month of August stand out, it was a strengthening of the dollar index to levels last seen only 20 years ago, as the Federal Reserve dispelled all doubts about its intention to continue raising interest rates. Predictably, most currencies suffered against the US unit, with the bulk of the losers belonging to the emerging markets pack. Amid the volatility, the rupee, however, has displayed significant resilience and fared much better than most of its peer currencies.

Pak troops to receive training at Russian military institutes

Pak troops to receive training at Russian military institutes

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Russia has over the past three years provided four Mi-35M combat and cargo helicopters to Pakistan and the militaries of the two countries also held joint drills codenamed 'Friendship'.

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

PHOTOS: The colourful Navy Day celebrations

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Navy personnel, saying their service and sacrifice has made India safer.

Golden oldie Federer through to 58th Grand Slam quarters

Golden oldie Federer through to 58th Grand Slam quarters

Rediff.com6 Jul 2021

The 20-minute disruption, during which the roof was closed over a soggy and windswept Centre Court, did Sonego no favours as he immediately produced a double fault under the floodlights to surrender his serve.

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Moscow-born Rybakina powers past Jabeur to Wimbledon title

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

Rybakina is the youngest Wimbledon women's singles champion since Petra Kvitova in 2011.

Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma

Ukraine Invasion: India's Dilemma

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Whether it liked it or not, the Ukraine crisis forced India to choose between the aggressor Russia and the US-led free world, a decision it hated to make, Virendra Kapoor points out. In the end, it abstained from the vote in the Security Council.

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Osaka not sure if she'll play Wimbledon

Rediff.com23 May 2022

Wimbledon last week had its ranking points taken away by the men's ATP and women's WTA after the grasscourt major opted to exclude players from Russia and Belarus

Federer to have more knee surgery, to miss US Open

Federer to have more knee surgery, to miss US Open

Rediff.com16 Aug 2021

'I am realistic, don't get me wrong, I know how difficult it is at this age right now to do another surgery and try it, but look, I want to be healthy and I'll go through the rehab process I think also with the goal while I am still active which I think is going to help me during this long period of time.'

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Nadal's calendar Slam bid faces Djokovic challenge on grass

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Nadal has won the Australian and the French Open back-to-back and has the chance to become the first man to win all four majors in the same year

Djokovic says Olympics bid depends on fans presence, Federer unsure

Djokovic says Olympics bid depends on fans presence, Federer unsure

Rediff.com31 May 2021

Novak Djokovic said on Monday that he might consider skipping the Tokyo Olympics if the two-week sporting festival takes place without spectators.

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Olympics: Meet the 10 Russians competing in Athletics

Rediff.com28 Jul 2021

World Athletics, the sport's governing body, limited the number of Russians eligible to compete internationally this year to 10 in response to doping offences by senior staff at Russia's suspended athletics federation.

WADA to investigate Russian doping allegations relating to Sochi Olympics

WADA to investigate Russian doping allegations relating to Sochi Olympics

Rediff.com11 May 2016

The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is to investigate Russian doping allegations relating to the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, WADA said on Tuesday.

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Djokovic, Federer, Nadal's Journey to 20 Slams

Rediff.com15 Jul 2021

Novak Djokovic won a record-equalling 20th Grand Slam title by after winning this year's Wimbledon drawing level with long-time rivals Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal.

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

PIX: France's Jeanjean in the limelight with Pliskova win

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Leolia Jeanjean, playing in her maiden Grand Slam, is a former big hope of French tennis who ended up living on minimum wage after a knee injury suffered when she was 15 kept her off the courts for two years.

Indo-Russian naval exercise begins in Vizag

Indo-Russian naval exercise begins in Vizag

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

India and Russia have begun their bilateral naval exercise, which is aimed at increasing interoperability between the two Navies and developing common understanding of procedures for maritime security operations.

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Russian qualifier Rublev thrashes Federer in 62 minutes

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

It was Roger Federer's fastest defeat since losing to Franco Squillari in 54 minutes in Sydney in 2003.

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

Qatar's human rights record questioned at FIFA Congress

Rediff.com31 Mar 2022

President of Norweigan FA Ms. Klaveness, who is gay, gave a six-minute speech blasting FIFA and the Qatar FA for their human rights violations

What you did not know about Sochi Winter Olympics

What you did not know about Sochi Winter Olympics

Rediff.com4 Feb 2014

The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics will open on Friday. Rediff.com reveals some fascinating facts and figures about the Sochi Games.

Russia confers Modi with highest state decoration

Russia confers Modi with highest state decoration

Rediff.com12 Apr 2019

The PM is awarded for his role in promoting close ties between the two countries.

Prime Minister meets Russian President in Moscow

Prime Minister meets Russian President in Moscow

Rediff.com16 Dec 2011

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on held marathon talks with Russian President Dimitry Medvedev in Moscow at the Kremlin during which the two leaders are understood to have discussed a range of issues including nuclear cooperation.

US to send anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

US to send anti-aircraft systems, drones to Ukraine

Rediff.com17 Mar 2022

The new security assistance provided to Ukraine includes 800 anti-aircraft, 9000 anti-armour systems, 7,000 small arms such as machine guns, shotguns, and grenade launchers as well as drones and other military equipment.

Modi slams opposition-ruled states for not lowering VAT on fuel

Modi slams opposition-ruled states for not lowering VAT on fuel

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Flagging higher fuel prices in many opposition-ruled states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called it "injustice" to people living there and urged the governments there to reduce VAT in "national interest" to benefit the common man. Modi raised the issue of many states not adhering to the Centre's call for reducing the Value Added Tax (VAT) on petrol and diesel after his government slashed excise duties on them in November last, and asked them to work in the spirit of cooperative federalism in this time of global crisis. Higher prices in some states were also harmful for neighbouring states, he added.

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

All about French Open champion Rafael Nadal

Rediff.com5 Jun 2022

Rafael Nadal is the oldest title winner in the history of the clay-court tournament.

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Time for India to EMBRACE Russia

Rediff.com6 Dec 2021

We can make a beginning by openly acknowledging the Russian help in 1971 victory when President Putin visits India on 6 December 2021. Showing gratitude to a friend is part of our DNA, notes Colonel Anil A Athale (retd).

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Djokovic withdraws from Indian Wells over vaccine

Rediff.com10 Mar 2022

World number two Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, the tournament announced on Wednesday, in the latest setback for the player due to his refusal to take the COVID-19 vaccine.

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Murray to donate prize money to Ukrainian kids

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Former world number one Andy Murray said he would donate his prize money won from tennis tournaments in 2022 towards aid efforts for children affected by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Will Djokovic be allowed to enter US for Indian Wells?

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

Indian Wells organisers said on Tuesday that world number two Novak Djokovic had been placed in the tournament's draw but it was unclear if the Serbian would be permitted to enter the United States.

Scotland-Ukraine World Cup qualification play-off postponed

Scotland-Ukraine World Cup qualification play-off postponed

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Russia was thrown out of the tournament by FIFA as a sanction for their military operation. They had been due to face Poland in their semi-final.

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Wimbledon bars players from Russia and Belarus

Rediff.com21 Apr 2022

Grand Slam champions Daniil Medvedev from Russia and Belarusian Victoria Azarenka will not be able to participate in the June 27-July 10 tournament.

Nepal's decision on imports may hit India hard

Nepal's decision on imports may hit India hard

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Nepal's decision to ban the import of non-essential items amid depleting forex reserves may hit Indian exports. The country's central bank - Nepal Rastra Bank - last week instructed commercial banks not to open letters of credit (LCs) for importing non-essential items. This is to prevent further decline of the country's foreign exchange reserves. However, it has not issued any formal communication yet.

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

World's oldest tennis player stays put in Ukraine war zone

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

Stanislavskyi holds the Guinness World Record as the world's oldest tennis player

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

US, Russia, other countries condemn Pulwama attack

Rediff.com15 Feb 2019

They said they stand alongside India in defeating terrorism.

Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

Putin stripped of black belt over Ukraine invasion

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

World Taekwondo condemned the Russian military action in Ukraine