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Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Pak says Jadhav refused to file appeal, India rejects claim

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

Jadhav, the 50-year-old retired Indian Navy officer, was sentenced to death by a Pakistani military court on charges of 'espionage and terrorism' in April 2017. Weeks later, India approached the ICJ against Pakistan for denial of consular access to Jadhav and challenging the death sentence.

All about Satellite Shankar

All about Satellite Shankar

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

All you wanted to know about the film.

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Hooda vindicated with India call-up after rollercoaster domestic season

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

Six months after storming out of the Baroda team hotel due to his argument with Krunal, Hooda joined Rajasthan ahead of the 2021-2022 season as a professional, but such was his frame of mind that Hooda never spoke money with the RCA officials.

Bumrah bags 100 Test wickets, breaks Kapil's record

Bumrah bags 100 Test wickets, breaks Kapil's record

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Jasprit Bumrah on Monday became the fastest Indian pacer to reach 100 wickets in the longest format of the game. Bumrah achieved the feat in the ongoing fourth Test against England when he removed Ollie Pope for 2 in the second session of the final day.

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

NIA charges 25 for conspiring to recruit 'hybrid terrorists' for JK attacks

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The case pertains to hatching a conspiracy, both on physical as well as cyberspace, for undertaking violent terrorist acts in Jammu and Kashmir and other parts of the country, by cadres of Pakistan-based proscribed terrorist organisations.

AFI threatens action on under-performers at Olympics

AFI threatens action on under-performers at Olympics

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

The Athletics Federation of India has threatened action against all those who do not perform well in the Olympics after deciding not to withdraw long jumper M Sreeshankar and 20km race walker KT Irfan from the Tokyo Games despite a dip in their form.

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Sarpanch shot dead by terrorists on outskirts of Srinagar

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

The Resistance Front (TRF), a shadow outfit of the banned Lashkar-e-Tayiba, has claimed responsibility for the attack in the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir.

Ahmed Patel's son-in-law, Dino Morea's assets seized in PMLA case

Ahmed Patel's son-in-law, Dino Morea's assets seized in PMLA case

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

The Enforcement Directorate has alleged that this is a bigger bank scam in volume than that of the Punjab National Bank fraud by fugitive diamantaires Nirav Modi and Mehul Choksi, as it involves fraud to the tune of about Rs 16,000 crore.

India Legends romp home with Pathan's heroics

India Legends romp home with Pathan's heroics

Rediff.com11 Mar 2020

Irfan Pathan's blistering unbeaten 57 helped India Legends beat Sri Lanka. He displayed his batting skills, hammering six boundaries and three sixes.

No adverse effect if 2 jabs of different vaccines taken: Govt

No adverse effect if 2 jabs of different vaccines taken: Govt

Rediff.com27 May 2021

Any significant adverse effect is unlikely if the second dose of a different COVID-19 vaccine is administered, but reaching a firm opinion on this will need more scrutiny and understanding, the Centre said.

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Amit Shah to pay first visit to J-K post Art 370 abrogation, security upped

Rediff.com23 Oct 2021

A thick security cover has been thrown around the BJP office at Jawahar Nagar in Srinagar where Shah is likely to pay a visit.

J-K admin denies including non-locals to voter list

J-K admin denies including non-locals to voter list

Rediff.com20 Aug 2022

The clarification was issued through an advertisement in local dailies after facing political backlash, including from parties perceived close to the government.

Be careful about injury management once play resumes: Pathan

Be careful about injury management once play resumes: Pathan

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Players in India haven't been able to practise since March 25 due to the countrywide lockdown imposed to contain the outbreak of COVID-19 pandemic.

Euro PIX: Shaqiri shines as Swiss beat Turkey

Euro PIX: Shaqiri shines as Swiss beat Turkey

Rediff.com21 Jun 2021

Switzerland face an anxious wait to see if they will make Euro 2020's last 16 after Xherdan Shaqiri's superb double helped them secure third place in Group A on Sunday with a 3-1 win over a dismal Turkey.

David Warner, Hayley Matthews bag ICC awards

David Warner, Hayley Matthews bag ICC awards

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The opener's efforts in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup helped Australia win the tournament for the first time.

Fire at Bhopal hospital began when doctor tried to start ventilator: Report

Fire at Bhopal hospital began when doctor tried to start ventilator: Report

Rediff.com11 Nov 2021

The deadly fire at the special newborn care unit of the Kamla Nehru children's hospital in Bhopal started when a ventilator machine was plugged in and sparks flew, an inquiry report said on Wednesday.

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

India's family structure helps in coping mentally during Covid-19

Rediff.com28 Mar 2020

Mental health issues of sports-persons is now a serious topic and recently Australia coach Justin Langer advocated the need to keep a tab on the younger lot as to how they are coping up with trying times.

TV ads work! J&K players get together; to train in Vadodara

TV ads work! J&K players get together; to train in Vadodara

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

Jammu and Kashmir cricketers, who could not train for the upcoming domestic season due to the communication clampdown in the region, have finally managed to get together and will begin their training in Baroda from Thursday.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes showing on Friday, Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games.

U-19 WC: SL down Australia; Pakistan, WI power to wins

U-19 WC: SL down Australia; Pakistan, WI power to wins

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

Dunith Wellalage was again the star for Sri Lanka as he took a five-fer and scored 52 to guide his side to a four-wicket victory over Australia in the ICC Under 19 Men's Cricket World Cup.

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Third accused in Kitty Kumaramangalam murder case arrested

Rediff.com12 Jul 2021

Robbed ornaments worth over Rs 50 lakh has also been recovered from the possession of the accused who was arrested from Madhya Pradesh, officials said.

Bill seeking to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar to be tabled in LS

Bill seeking to link electoral rolls with Aadhaar to be tabled in LS

Rediff.com19 Dec 2021

At the same time, the amendment bill makes it clear that 'no application for inclusion of name in the electoral roll shall be denied and no entries in the electoral roll shall be deleted for inability of an individual to furnish or intimate Aadhaar number due to such sufficient cause as may be prescribed'.

Probe begins into Hyderpora encounter, information sought from public

Probe begins into Hyderpora encounter, information sought from public

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Wednesday ordered a magisterial probe into the Hyderpora killings, following which inquiry officer Khurshid Ahmad Shah began the proceedings and sought information from the public about the incident.

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

India to appeal against CGF decision to ban two athletes

Rediff.com13 Apr 2018

The Indian contingent at the Commonwealth Games will appeal against the Commonwealth Games Federation court's decision to oust two of the country's athletes for violating the no needle policy in the Gold Coast.

'Wohoo Brisbane, Oval, Lord's and now Centurion...'

'Wohoo Brisbane, Oval, Lord's and now Centurion...'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2021

The cricket fraternity hailed India's maiden Test win at Centurion on Thursday, with Virat Kohli's bowling attack coming in for special praise from greats such as Sachin Tendulkar.

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

'Terrorism in J-K is an Islamist extremist venture'

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

'The expulsion of Kashmiri Pandits -- and all other non-Muslims -- is its clear objective.'

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Man protesting bangle seller's arrest has Pak links: Govt

Rediff.com30 Aug 2021

The Madhya Pradesh government has found "evidence" that shows one of the men arrested in connection with a protest and for spreading inflammatory messages after the bangle seller incident in Indore has links with Pakistan through social media, state home minister Narottam Mishra said on Monday.

Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

Veteran spinner Piyush Chawla loses father to COVID-19

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Experienced India leg-spinner Piyush Chawla's father Pramod Kumar Chawla on Monday died after battling COVID-19.

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Long jumper Sreeshankar qualifies for Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

Murli Sreeshankar qualified for the Tokyo Olympics on Tuesday after bettering his own National record with a leap of 8.26 metres on the second day of the Federation Cup Senior National Athletics Championships, in Patiala.

When Hayden threatened to punch Parthiv in his face

When Hayden threatened to punch Parthiv in his face

Rediff.com7 May 2020

The two cricketers became teammates at Chennai Super Kings, four years after that incident.

What is Sachin gifting Sunny?

What is Sachin gifting Sunny?

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

'As a young boy, I knew I had someone to look up to and try and be like him. That has never changed.'

Why this Indian duo will be X Factor at T20 World Cup...

Why this Indian duo will be X Factor at T20 World Cup...

Rediff.com22 Oct 2021

Virat Kohli and Co. face-off against Babar Azam-led Pakistan in this highly anticipated encounter which will also be the Indian skipper's swansong as captain.

'Pick Zaheer, Sreesanth, Munaf, Irfan for WC'

'Pick Zaheer, Sreesanth, Munaf, Irfan for WC'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2007

Former India fast bowler Venkatesh Prasad discusses the current national side and the plethora of seam bowlers who have turned out for Team India in the recent past.

Hong Kong players charged by ICC for match-fixing

Hong Kong players charged by ICC for match-fixing

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

One of them, spinner Nadeem Ahmed, played against India at last month's Asia Cup

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

PHOTOS: A white, wonderful Kashmir!

Rediff.com7 Jan 2019

Heavy snowfall has blanketed Kashmir, bringing relief to the residents from dry weather. The snowfall, which began in the late afternoon on Friday, has continued in most parts of the valley, said officials, adding it is one of the heaviest snowfalls in the recent years in the plains of Kashmir.

Shami on his match-winning WC hat-trick against Afghanistan

Shami on his match-winning WC hat-trick against Afghanistan

Rediff.com16 Apr 2020

'The only thing in my mind while bowling last over is to execute your plans and back your skills'

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Cong 'exposes' BJP's 'links with terrorists'; slams 'fake nationalism'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2022

The brutal killing of tailor Kanhaiya Lal in Rajasthan's Udaipur was a "terrorist incident", he said, alleging that Riyaz Attari, one of the main accused, was a BJP member since 2019.

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Women's rights activist Kamla Bhasin dead

Rediff.com25 Sep 2021

Bhasin, a prominent voice in the women's movement in India and other South Asian countries, breathed her last at a New Delhi hospital.

Govt planning to hold assembly polls in J-K next yr: Officials

Govt planning to hold assembly polls in J-K next yr: Officials

Rediff.com11 Jun 2021

The Centre is planning a series of political initiatives in Jammu and Kashmir which may include discussion with mainstream parties of the Union Territory and elections to the assembly in the early part of next year, officials said in New Delhi.

Vaughan slams India for omitting Kuldeep

Vaughan slams India for omitting Kuldeep

Rediff.com5 Feb 2021

Yadav has so far played six Tests and picked 24 wickets.