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Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Russia keen to explore biz ops in India's space, energy sectors

Rediff.com1 Sep 2014

Russia is keen to strengthen economic ties with India.

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Russia-Ukraine war: Spartak Moscow out of Europa League as UEFA suspends Russia

Rediff.com1 Mar 2022

On Sunday the Ukrainian Tennis Federation urged the sport's governing body the International Tennis Federation (ITF) to immediately expel Russia and Belarus from the organisation and ban Russia from team and individual tournaments. Also, athletes from Ukraine and other nations have called on the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to suspend Russia and Belarus and ban their athletes from events immediately.

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Russia, Ukraine accuse each other of impeding humanitarian corridors

Rediff.com8 Mar 2022

Permanent Representative of Ukraine to the UN Ambassador Sergiy Kyslytsya told the UN Security Council briefing on the humanitarian situation in Ukraine on Monday that "Ukraine deeply regrets that more than 2,000 citizens of India, China, Turkey, Pakistan and other countries suffer today along with Ukrainians from Russian aggression."

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

The Gloves Are Off In Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com10 Jul 2023

Stalin is preparing the DMK to go the whole hog in making 'federalism', 'Tamil self-respect' and 'communal cohesiveness' the party's poll plank next year, and package the BJP and its possible allies, as 'divisive' and 'reactionary', predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Meldonium tests reignite doping scandal in Russian athletics

Meldonium tests reignite doping scandal in Russian athletics

Rediff.com21 Mar 2016

The Russian Athletics Federation (ARAF) said on Monday four athletes had tested positive at the Russian Winter Indoor Athletics Championships in February.

Russian athletes to file class action suit against IAAF ban next week

Russian athletes to file class action suit against IAAF ban next week

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Russian athletes will file a class action suit against a ban imposed by the International Association of Athletics Federations.

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Russian bobsledder admits anti-doping violation; athletes fear

Rediff.com24 Feb 2018

A despondent mood swept through Russian athletes at the Pyeongchang Winter Games on Saturday, their hopes of being able to fly the Russian flag at the closing ceremony deflated by a second positive doping test.

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Two Russians appeal ban from Rio Olympics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2016

Russian swimmers Vladimir Morozov and Nikita Lobintsev have launched an appeal against the ruling banning them from next month's Rio Olympic Games even though they have never failed a doping test.

Putin's Russia grabs Crimea from Ukraine

Putin's Russia grabs Crimea from Ukraine

Rediff.com1 Mar 2014

Russia's parliament has granted President Vladimir Putin permission to use the country's military in the Crimea, the southern part of the Ukraine where support for Russia is strong.

US tells Russia to close its San Francisco consulate

US tells Russia to close its San Francisco consulate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

The retaliatory move from the Trump administration comes weeks after Russia forced a cut in US diplomatic staff in Moscow by hundreds.

Russian medallist denies doping after positive test

Russian medallist denies doping after positive test

Rediff.com20 Feb 2018

Russian Olympic medallist Alexander Krushelnitsky has denied taking a banned substance in a suspected doping case that has rocked the Pyeongchang Winter Games and could imperil Russia's efforts to regain its full Olympic status.

Federer wins Dubai Open

Federer wins Dubai Open

Rediff.com3 Mar 2007

The world number one beat unseeded Russian Mikhail Youzhny 6-4, 6-3 in the final.

India's trade deficit with Russia grows seven-fold to $34.79 billion

India's trade deficit with Russia grows seven-fold to $34.79 billion

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

The rising dependence on discounted crude oil has resulted in India's trade deficit with Russia hitting the second-highest place last year, after China, reveals Department of Commerce data. From April through January 2022-23 (FY23), India's maximum trade deficit was with China, at $71.58 billion. This was followed by Russia, where the deficit expanded sevenfold - from $4.86 billion in April-January of 2021-22 (FY22) to $34.79 billion during the same period in FY23.

Federer and Nadal to clash in Indian Wells semi-final

Federer and Nadal to clash in Indian Wells semi-final

Rediff.com16 Mar 2019

The Spaniard leads 23-15 on a head-to-head basis but the Swiss has won the last five encounters.

Kuznetsova is Federer's favourite

Kuznetsova is Federer's favourite

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Roger Federer had picked out the Russian as his favourite player on the women's tour.

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

War fears grow as Putin recognises 2 Ukraine regions as independent

Rediff.com22 Feb 2022

Putin justified his decision in a speech blaming NATO for the current crisis and calling the US-led alliance an existential threat to Russia.

Russian star Isinbayeva applies to compete at Rio Olympics

Russian star Isinbayeva applies to compete at Rio Olympics

Rediff.com30 Jun 2016

Russian pole vaulter Yelena Isinbayeva has applied to world athletics governing body IAAF to compete at the Rio Olympics despite Russia's ban, athletics authorities in Moscow on Thursday. "Isinbayeva sent her application on Wednesday," Alla Glushchenko, the spokeswoman for the Russian athletics federation, told AFP.

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Modi, Putin discuss Indians' safe evacuation from Ukraine as fighting rages

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

The two leaders discussed the safe evacuation of Indian nationals from the conflict areas.

UN chief to meet Putin, Zelenskyy next week for resolving Ukraine conflict

UN chief to meet Putin, Zelenskyy next week for resolving Ukraine conflict

Rediff.com23 Apr 2022

Guterres will visit Moscow where on April 26 he will "have a working meeting and lunch with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and will be received by President Vladimir Putin," Eri Kaneko, associate spokesperson for the secretary-general said on Friday.

Russia spy poisoning: 23 UK diplomats expelled from Moscow

Russia spy poisoning: 23 UK diplomats expelled from Moscow

Rediff.com18 Mar 2018

The Russian Federation has gone a step further and shut down all activities of the British Council, which promotes greater understanding of the UK and the English language. The foreign ministry said it would also close a consulate in St Petersburg.

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

No collusion, says Trump after 13 Russians indicted for US election meddling

Rediff.com17 Feb 2018

13 Russian nationals and 3 Russian companies have been indicted for interfering in the 2016 US presidential election through social media propaganda.

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

French Open: Kerber, Venus ousted; Federer cruises

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The French Open witnessed a stunning upset on its very first day as 18-year-old Anastasia Potapova outclassed Angelique Kerber 6-4, 6-2 in the first round match on Sunday.

Italy top Indian coffee buyer

Italy top Indian coffee buyer

Rediff.com4 Feb 2003

Did Putin play a role in getting Russian judo team approval for Rio Games?

Did Putin play a role in getting Russian judo team approval for Rio Games?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2016

The International Judo Federation -- which lists Russian President Vladimir Putin as its honorary president -- will allow the sport's Russian squad to participate in the Olympics, its head told Reuters on Tuesday.

Russian athletes blocked from competing as neutrals at Paralympics

Russian athletes blocked from competing as neutrals at Paralympics

Rediff.com1 Sep 2016

Russia's disabled athletes will not be allowed to compete as neutrals at this month's Rio de Janeiro Paralympics after their country was banned because of a state-sponsored sports doping programme. The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) said in a statement on Thursday it had rejected more than 175 Russian athletes who filed individual cases to try to take part in the Brazil event. "The International Paralympic Committee ... will not allow individual Russian athletes to participate as neutral athletes at the Rio Games", the organisation said on its website (www.paralympic.org).

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Wimbledon PIX: Serena retires; Federer survives while Zverev, Barty through to second round

Rediff.com30 Jun 2021

Images from Day 2 of the Wimbledon tennis championships in London, on Tuesday.

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Russia questions making athletes condemn war

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

'Bach's latest statement goes against Olympic principles.'

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.

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Russians 'have compromising intelligence on Trump'

Rediff.com11 Jan 2017

The allegations were in a two-page synopsis appended to a report presented by US intelligence officials to Trump and US President Barack Obama on Russian interference in the 2016 election, CNN said, citing multiple US officials with direct knowledge of the briefings.

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Biden hails Russia's ouster from UN human rights council

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The 193-member UN General Assembly on Thursday voted to adopt a draft resolution moved by the US to suspend Russia from the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) over allegations that Russian soldiers killed civilians while retreating from towns near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Russia stripped of major events as invasion of Ukraine intensifies

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

Sports bodies moved quickly to strip Russia of events,

Diamond trade looks towards Russia

Diamond trade looks towards Russia

Rediff.com11 Apr 2014

India's direct import of roughs was $767 million from Russia in 2013, a little less than five per cent of India's total import of roughs.

Govt nod to prosecute 4 former, serving naval officers for submarine graft

Govt nod to prosecute 4 former, serving naval officers for submarine graft

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

After more than a year, the government has finally given the sanction to prosecute the four accused figuring in the CBI chargesheets, which means that the trial in the case is likely to begin soon, they added.

Russian long jumper Kotova suspended for doping

Russian long jumper Kotova suspended for doping

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

Russian long jumper Tatyana Kotova has been provisionally suspended after failing a drugs test at the Helsinki 2005 world championships, the Russian anti-doping agency (RUSADA) said on Friday.

Russian athletes to participate in events in Turkey, claims news agency

Russian athletes to participate in events in Turkey, claims news agency

Rediff.com29 Nov 2015

Russian athletes will participate in tournaments organised in Turkey, with maximum security ensured, RIA news agency cited sports minister Vitaly Mutko as saying on Sunday.

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Djokovic, Tsitsipas set for high stakes Australian Open final

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The Australian Open men's singles final offers a rematch of the dramatic 2021 French Open final, in which Djokovic came back from two sets down to snatch the title and leave Greek Tsitsipas heartbroken.

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic whips Rublev; meets Paul in semis

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Serbia's Novak Djokovic outclasses Russia's Andrey Rublev to set up a meeting with unseeded Tommy Paul in the semi-finals of the Australian Open on Wednesday.

Federer to meet Safin

Federer to meet Safin

Rediff.com21 Jan 2009

Roger Federer set up a juicy third round clash with former Australian Open champion Marat Safin after finally subduing a stubborn Evgeny Korolev 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 on Wednesday.

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

'ChatGPT' Vivek Ramaswamy in 2nd spot behind Trump after US debate

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and a Republican presidential aspirant have called his fellow rival Indian-American Vivek Ramaswamy a guy who sounds like ChatGPT and described him as an "amateur" Barack Obama.

IOC rejects Russia's idea to allow its athletes to compete under Russian Olympic flag

IOC rejects Russia's idea to allow its athletes to compete under Russian Olympic flag

Rediff.com16 Nov 2015

Olympic chief Bach said on Saturday that he was sure clean Russian athletes would compete at the 2016 Games