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Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Ranji roundup: Delhi thrash Mumbai for first win of season

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Vaibhav Rawal scored a fine century before pacer Divij Mehra's dismantled Mumbai with a five-wicket haul to power Delhi to an emphatic eight-wicket victory in the Ranji Trophy Group B match.

New govt in Manipur before March 19 : Biren Singh

New govt in Manipur before March 19 : Biren Singh

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

National People's Party, a partner in the existing government which won seven seats in the just concluded state poll, will not be a part of the new dispensation, Singh told reporters at his residence.

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.44 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.30 per cent, according to the ministry.

Naga peace process: What next?

Naga peace process: What next?

Rediff.com30 Oct 2019

'NSCN-IM leader Muivah warns that the NSCN-IM has come very close to an honourable solution to the peace process with the Government of India, but if it does not materialise, then the Nagas will go away so far that it would be difficult to bring them back to the negotiating table easily,' note Sandeep Pandey and Meera Sanghamitra.

Northeast militants regrouping in China-Myanmar borderlands

Northeast militants regrouping in China-Myanmar borderlands

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

Naga splinter groups impatient with stalled talks as well as rebel Manipuri groups who have a stake in disrupting upcoming elections to the state assembly, are believed to be regrouping in the borderlands of China's Yunnan province and Myanmar, taking advantage of the turmoil in the latter by using it as a transit corridor.

India reports over 4000 Covid cases after 84 days, active tally rises

India reports over 4000 Covid cases after 84 days, active tally rises

Rediff.com3 Jun 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 0.95 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 0.73 per cent.

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Boost biz environment, ensure total coverage of key schemes: Modi to BJP CMs

Rediff.com24 Jul 2022

The meeting, which lasted for over four hours, was attended by chief ministers and deputy chief ministers of 18 states.

Insurgency in NE states sees 80% drop in 8 years, civilian deaths by 99%: Govt

Insurgency in NE states sees 80% drop in 8 years, civilian deaths by 99%: Govt

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Incidents of insurgency in the northeastern states reduced by 80 per cent in the last eight years while casualties of security forces went down by 75 per cent and civilian deaths by 99 per cent, an official report said.

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

States can declare religious or linguistic community as minority: Centre

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Upadhyay, in his plea, challenged the validity of section 2(f) alleging that it gives unbridled power to the Centre terming it "manifestly arbitrary, irrational, and offending".

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Ranji Trophy: Akash Deep's five-for rocks Haryana

Rediff.com18 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Wednesday.

Daily Covid positivity rate goes above 6% after 161 days

Daily Covid positivity rate goes above 6% after 161 days

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The active cases have increased to 1,44,264, while the death toll has climbed to 5,25,760.

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

'Friendship is the key to making a film'

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

'Film shooting is a long process, and it is important to have a good bonding with the person you are going to spend six to eight months of your life.' 'Baaki, film toh bann jaati hain.'

What's Alaya dreaming about?

What's Alaya dreaming about?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2022

Bollywood stars are still in a holiday mood, either on vacation or missing recent getaways.

Explained: TN Governor vs Tamil Nadu Government

Explained: TN Governor vs Tamil Nadu Government

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

After Chief Minister Stalin moved a resolution, even as Ravi was speaking, that the speech was read, the governor walked out of the assembly.

NSCN-IM rebuts Naga governor, says talks are back on table

NSCN-IM rebuts Naga governor, says talks are back on table

Rediff.com4 Mar 2021

Three weeks after Nagaland governor and Centre's interlocutor for Naga peace talks R N Ravi said in the assembly that political negotiations have concluded, the NSCN-IM has claimed that his assertion was "reckless" and talk are back on the table.

Jhulan back in ODI squad; uncapped Navgire for T20s

Jhulan back in ODI squad; uncapped Navgire for T20s

Rediff.com19 Aug 2022

Veteran pace spearhead Jhulan Goswami made a comeback in the India women's ODI squad for the tour of England, while hard-hitting Women's T20 Challenge sensation Kiran Navgire earned her maiden India call-up in the shortest format.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Unadkat makes Ranji history after first-over hat-trick

Rediff.com3 Jan 2023

A summary of Tuesday's action in the Ranji Trophy.

High drama as Cong's Khera deplaned, arrested over Modi remark

High drama as Cong's Khera deplaned, arrested over Modi remark

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

Congress leader Pawan Khera was on Thursday arrested by Assam Police in connection with a first information report (FIR) over alleged remarks against Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the action coming soon after he was deplaned from a flight to Raipur where he was going to attend the party's plenary session.

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

TMC helping BJP in Meghalaya, charges Rahul, puts Oppn unity at risk

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Amid opposition unity talks, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday attacked the Trinamool Congress, alleging that it was fighting elections in Meghalaya to ensure the Bharatiya Janata Party comes to power in the state, drawing a sharp reaction from the Mamata Banerjee-led party.

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Cross-voting by Opposition members boosts Murmu's tally

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

A sizeable number of MLAs from across state assemblies cross-voted in support of President-elect Droupadi Murmu, defying their parties' stated support to Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha, sources said on Thursday.

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Cyclone Sitrang brings rain, dampens Diwali cheer in Bengal

Rediff.com24 Oct 2022

The southern districts of West Bengal, including Kolkata, woke up to light rain and an overcast sky on Monday as cyclone 'Sitrang' moved towards north Bay of Bengal, raising the likelihood of a downpour during the day and threatening to dampen Diwali festivities.

Talks with interlocutor 'informal', say Naga groups

Talks with interlocutor 'informal', say Naga groups

Rediff.com23 Sep 2021

The Centre's new interlocutor for Naga peace talks, A K Mishra, has held an 'informal' meeting with the Working Committee of the Naga National Political Groups (NNPGs), the bloc said on Thursday.

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Army did not identify civilians before firing, tried to hide bodies: Report

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

The Army made no attempt to ascertain the identity of the civilians returning from work on a pick-up truck before shooting them in Nagaland's Mon district on Saturday, a joint report by the state's Director General of Police T John Longkumer and Commissioner Rovilatuo Mor has said.

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

SC rejects plea against setting up J-K panel to redraw constituencies

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a plea challenging the government's decision to constitute the delimitation commission for redrawing the legislative assembly and Lok Sabha constituencies in the Union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

PIL seeks probe into Bihar hooch tragedy; no urgent hearing, says SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking an independent probe by a special investigation team (SIT) into a recent hooch tragedy in Bihar, in which at least 30 people have lost their lives.

Polling begins in Meghalaya, Nagaland

Polling begins in Meghalaya, Nagaland

Rediff.com23 Feb 2013

Polling began to elect 60 members to the ninth Meghalaya Assembly from among 345 candidates on Saturday with an electorate of 15.3 lakh.

5-state polls done, Modi's Guj roadshow on Friday

5-state polls done, Modi's Guj roadshow on Friday

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The term of the Gujarat assembly ends on January 8 next year, and the state is expected to go to polls this December. Besides, elections are also due in Himachal Pradesh alongside Gujarat.

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

SC gives Centre 6 weeks for identifying minorities at state-level

Rediff.com22 Nov 2022

The Centre on Tuesday told the Supreme Court that it has held consultative meetings with all state governments, Union territories and other stakeholders on the issue of identification of minorities at the state level and 14 states have furnished their views so far.

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Why the Naga peace process hit a roadblock

Rediff.com4 Sep 2020

It is the NSCN-IM which is having the last laugh as speculation grows that Nagaland Governor R N Ravi may have been replaced as Naga interlocutor.

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Ranji: Bengal close in on innings win over Haryana

Rediff.com19 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

Sidhu made Punjab Congress chief, gets 4 working presidents

Sidhu made Punjab Congress chief, gets 4 working presidents

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Sunday appointed Navjot Singh Sidhu as the new president of the party's Punjab unit, notwithstanding the opposition from Chief Minister Amarinder Singh.

COVID: Active cases tally below 1.50 lakh

COVID: Active cases tally below 1.50 lakh

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

The number of people who have recuperated from the disease has gone up to 4,32,67,571.

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

India ushers in New Year sans Covid curbs after 2 yrs

Rediff.com1 Jan 2023

Large crowds thronged popular boulevards, tourist hubs and entertainment centres across India and many joined special prayers at places of worship on Sunday as people stepped out to celebrate the New Year without COVID-19 restrictions.

Efforts are on to remove AFSPA totally from north-east: Modi in Assam

Efforts are on to remove AFSPA totally from north-east: Modi in Assam

Rediff.com28 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said efforts are on to remove AFSPA completely from the northeast region.

Bengal, Odisha on alert as cyclone likely to hit east coast on Oct 25

Bengal, Odisha on alert as cyclone likely to hit east coast on Oct 25

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Odisha is bracing for heavy rainfall early next week under the impact of a possible cyclone in the Bay of Bengal, which is likely to skirt the state and move towards West Bengal and Bangladesh, the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) said on Friday.

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

'People wanted a martyr for AFSPA, but God gave me a life'

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

'The government needs to think if a draconian, outdated and colonial law is needed in a democratic, multi religious, diverse country governed by a democratic government.'

11 CMs of BJP-ruled states to offer prayers at Ayodhya on Wednesday

11 CMs of BJP-ruled states to offer prayers at Ayodhya on Wednesday

Rediff.com14 Dec 2021

Eleven chief ministers of the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states will offer prayers at the makeshift temple at Ram Janmabhoomi in Ayodhya on Wednesday.

Naga peace talks may continue beyond Oct 31

Naga peace talks may continue beyond Oct 31

Rediff.com29 Oct 2019

The talks were convened in Delhi in a bid to hammer out differences, particularly on the NSCN-IM's demand for a separate flag and Constitution for the Nagas, officials said.

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

National Games: Swimmers Advait, Sajan make splash

Rediff.com7 Oct 2022

Services remained on top of the medal table with 41 gold, 28 silver and 26 bronze for a total of 95. Haryana won four of the five gold medals in archery to consolidate their second place with 29 gold.