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BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

BCCI chief Jagmohan Dalmiya passes away

Rediff.com20 Sep 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was admitted to hospital few days back after he complained of chest pain, passed away at a city hospital this evening following a massive cardiac arrest.

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

BCCI moves SC seeking funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India, on Tuesday, moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of funds for conducting Rajkot Test that starts on Wednesday.

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Hockey legend Charanjit Singh no more

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Charanjit Singh, who captained the Indian team which won gold in the Olympics of 1964, died on Thursday

BJP youth activists clash with police in capital

BJP youth activists clash with police in capital

Rediff.com12 May 2013

Scores of Bharatiya Janata Party's youth wing activists on Sunday clashed with the police when they were stopped from marching towards Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's residence to demand his resignation and proper probe into scams and corruption allegations against the United Progressive Alliance government.

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Ravi Shankar Prasad, Javadekar, Vardhan, Pokhriyal and 8 other ministers quit

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Ahead of the Union Cabinet expansion on Wednesday, several Union Ministers, including Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan, Education Minister Dr Ramesh Pokhriyal Nishank and Labour Minister Santosh Gangwar resigned from their posts.

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

SC allows BCCI to release funds for Rajkot Test

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to disburse Rs.56 lakhs for the opening Test of the five-match series against England, starting from Wednesday in Rajkot. Earlier on Tuesday, the BCCI had moved to the apex court to seek the disbursal of funds to Saurashtra Cricket Association for conducting the Rajkot Test, which will also see the application of Decision Review System (DRS) by the country for the first time.

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Ahmedabad terrorists planted bombs on bicycles: Modi's dig at Akhilesh

Rediff.com20 Feb 2022

He slammed the Samajwadi Party for being sympathetic towards terrorists and claimed that the previous government headed by it had sought to withdraw cases against several terror accused as 'a return gift'.

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

All's well in the BCCI, says Board secretary Thakur

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Secretary of the Indian cricket board, Anurag Thakur, on Saturday, sought to play down health issues of the Board of Control for Cricket in India president Jagmohan Dalmiya, stating that rumours of a communication gap between the duo is a figment of imagination.

Lodha reforms: BCCI chief Thakur denies asking ICC to interfere

Lodha reforms: BCCI chief Thakur denies asking ICC to interfere

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

IMAGE: BCCI president Anurag Thakur, right, with ICC CEO Shashank Manohar. Photograph: PTI Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Monday said in Supreme Court that he had not asked International Cricket Council's CEO Dave Richardson to state that the appointment of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee would "tantamount to government interference" in the functioning of BCCI.

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Sebi's change of rules will give the government -- which owns 100 per cent of LIC -- the flexibility to assess market demand and opt for lower dilution.

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Why betting should not be legalised in India...

Rediff.com5 Apr 2021

The BCCI's new Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) chief Shabir Hussein Shekhadam Khandwawala doesn't want betting to be legalised in India as it encourages match-fixing and feels his biggest challenge will be stamping out 'shady activities' from smaller leagues.

'Engage more' with EC ahead of LS poll: Govt to Twitter

'Engage more' with EC ahead of LS poll: Govt to Twitter

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

The Twitter officials were told that there should not be any "international interference" in the Lok Sabha polls.

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Justice Muralidhar gives his last verdict as Delhi HC judge

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

"This is my last judicial act as a judge of the Delhi high court," Justice S Muralidhar, who has been transferred to the Punjab and Haryana high court, said after delivering a judgment in a matter relating to commercial activities being carried out from residential areas.

PCB chief invites BCCI officials to Pakistan

PCB chief invites BCCI officials to Pakistan

Rediff.com14 May 2015

PCB Chairman Shaharyar Khan has extended invitations to key officials of the Board of Control for Cricket in India and government functionaries to attend a match of the forthcoming series against Zimbabwe in Lahore.

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Former BCCI chief Thakur tenders unconditional apology to SC

Rediff.com6 Mar 2017

On December 15, the top court had observed that Thakur prima facie appears to have committed matter of perjury in relation to demanding an intervention via a letter from the International Cricket Council (ICC) in order to sidestep the implementation of the Lodha Committee recommendations.

Stalemate continues at GST meet on compensating states

Stalemate continues at GST meet on compensating states

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

The stalemate over compensating states for the shortfall in GST collections continued on Monday with a meeting of the GST Council ending without reaching any consensus. The panel, which is the highest decision-making body on indirect taxes, for the second time in a week failed to reach a consensus on the Centre's proposal of states borrowing against future GST collections to make up for the shortfall.

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold it's Annual General Meeting on September 21 as per its existing constitution and is expected to wait for the Review petition verdict before getting into the implementation phase of the Lodha Committee Reforms.

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

PIX: Frenzy, chaos as India's Olympics heroes return

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

India's triumphant Tokyo Olympics contingent, including history-making Javelin Throw gold-medallist Neeraj Chopra, returned to the country on Monday and was greeted by frenzy and chaos at the New Delhi airport, where supporters jostled to catch a glimpse of their sporting heroes.

BCCI emergency Working Committee Meeting to be rescheduled

BCCI emergency Working Committee Meeting to be rescheduled

Rediff.com1 Jun 2013

The scandal-ridden BCCI could be forced to bring forward its Emergency Working Committee meeting due to the crisis created by the resignation of two senior Board functionaries, Joint Secretary Anurag Thakur said on Saturday.

BCCI meet: Working Committee to discuss Lodha recommendations, T20 series in USA

BCCI meet: Working Committee to discuss Lodha recommendations, T20 series in USA

Rediff.com1 Aug 2016

Even as deadline for their crucial meeting with the Justice Lodha panel is approaching, the bigwigs of the Board of Control for Cricket in India are to meet, in Mumbai, on Tuesday to discuss the Supreme Court verdict upholding most of its appointed committee's recommendations for sweeping reforms in the Board.

Here's why there is deep-rooted resistance to Lodha reforms...

Here's why there is deep-rooted resistance to Lodha reforms...

Rediff.com9 Feb 2017

The resistance to Lodha panel reforms remains deep rooted in the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

'I would like to see India become a developed country by 2022'

'I would like to see India become a developed country by 2022'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

'I would like to change mindsets and break away from the stereotype; it is time for a new vision, new faces, new hope and new politics to take India forward,' says Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur, in our continuing series where Indians talk about the India they love.

BJP activists clash with police outside Bansal's residence

BJP activists clash with police outside Bansal's residence

Rediff.com6 May 2013

Bharatiya Janata Party youth activists, including women, and police clashed outside Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal's residence in New Delhi on Monday during a protest demanding his resignation following the arrest of his nephew on the charge of accepting bribe to fix plum position in the railway board.

Day after attack, Shaheen Bagh protesters refuse to leave

Day after attack, Shaheen Bagh protesters refuse to leave

Rediff.com2 Feb 2020

A 25-year-old man fired two rounds in the air in the southeast Delhi locality, triggering a panic on Saturday evening. The man was later taken into custody and no one was injured in the incident.

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

No one in BJP worthy of becoming Delhi CM: Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

The AAP chief said the BJP had tried to polarise the assembly polls and that they hadn't cleared the Shaheen Bagh road because of the elections.

Will BCCI appoint C.K. Khanna as its next president?

Will BCCI appoint C.K. Khanna as its next president?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is reportedly considering to appoint C.K. Khanna as its new president. However, if the decision is taken forward, it would ignore the fact that Khanna is ineligible on tenure count because of having served more than nine cumulative years in state cricket association. Earlier, the Supreme Court after removing Anurag Thakur from the post of BCCI president, had entrusted the senior-most vice-president of the BCCI, Khanna, to run its affairs.

Slighted Thakur takes dig at SC decision

Slighted Thakur takes dig at SC decision

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

A miffed Anurag Thakur, who was sacked as BCCI president for obstructing Lodha panel reforms on Monday, took a subtle dig at the Supreme Court's order to axe Thakur and BCCI Secretary Ajay Shirke, after the board failed to comply with a July 18, 2015 verdict making the Lodha recommendations mandatory.

Lodha Panel to BCCI: File report on four state units by Nov 8

Lodha Panel to BCCI: File report on four state units by Nov 8

Rediff.com3 Nov 2016

The Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Panel, on Thursday, instructed the BCCI to furnish the reports by accounting firm Deloitte on four state units before deciding on disbursal of funds for their players' payments, allowances and other expenditures.

BCCI officials brief IPL franchises on auction, new teams

BCCI officials brief IPL franchises on auction, new teams

Rediff.com28 Oct 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur along with Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla on Wednesday met the representatives of the six IPL franchises to intimate them about the modalities of the Players' Auction for years 2016 and 2017.

'Controversies have not dented IPL's popularity'

'Controversies have not dented IPL's popularity'

Rediff.com26 Oct 2015

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur hinted that at least three companies are still keen on being associated with the IPL.

'A performance that will inspire generations'

'A performance that will inspire generations'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

PM Modi, Olympian Abhinav Bindra lead country in congratulating Mirabai Chanu on winning Olympic silver on Saturday.

'Ball in BCCI's court; all I want is transparency in sports'

'Ball in BCCI's court; all I want is transparency in sports'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2016

The union minister for sports, Vijay Goel, on Monday made it clear that implementation of the Supreme Court verdict on Lodha Committee's recommended reforms will be purely BCCI's prerogative.

NRAI bars three officials from elections

NRAI bars three officials from elections

Rediff.com11 Feb 2013

The National Rifle Association of India barred its three officials, who occupy key positions in the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), from taking part in its elections on April 6, a few days after giving affiliation to Meghalaya and Mizoram.

BCCI seeking Hindi speaking, controversy-free candidate for team coach job

BCCI seeking Hindi speaking, controversy-free candidate for team coach job

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

The BCCI finally invited applications for the head coach of the Indian cricket team, on Wednesday, with the circular comprising a nine-point criteria including one stating a 'desire' to have a Hindi speaking coach.

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

First batch of athletes departs from Delhi for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

The eight disciplines comprised archery, badminton, table tennis, hockey, judo, gymnastics, swimming and weightlifting.

Battle to be new BCCI boss heating up

Battle to be new BCCI boss heating up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The intense leadership battle in the Board of Control for Cricket in India after Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise has taken a new turn with known foes and former Board chiefs Narayanaswami Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar holding a surprise meeting in Nagpur.

SEE: What PM Modi told Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes

SEE: What PM Modi told Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Well aware of their preparations and formative years, Modi's conversations touched upon the making of their success stories and also some fun queries like the one posed to world champion P V Sindhu.

Ganguly bats for day-night Tests

Ganguly bats for day-night Tests

Rediff.com23 May 2016

Sourav Ganguly has backed day-nights Tests and believes that they could help revive the dwindling interest in the iconic format of the game.

WATCH LIVE: Political war over chopper scam, Ishrat Jahan in Parliament

WATCH LIVE: Political war over chopper scam, Ishrat Jahan in Parliament

Rediff.com27 Apr 2016

In a bid to corner the Congress after it launched a tirade against it for imposition of President's rule in Uttarakhand, the ruling dispensation has decided to raise issues of AgustaWestland Chopper scam, Aircel Maxis scam and the Ishrat Jahan case in the Parliament on Wednesday.

Indian MPs to play T20 match against Mumbai Heroes

Indian MPs to play T20 match against Mumbai Heroes

Rediff.com18 Apr 2013

The IPL fever seems to have gripped the Indian parliamentarians as well and they are all set to play a friendly Twenty20 match against the Mumbai Heroes, the cricket team of Bollywood, on May 20 at the picturesque HPCA stadium in Dharamsala.