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The MYSTERY of Rohit's omission

The MYSTERY of Rohit's omission

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

'I was shown something about him practicing at the nets for Mumbai Indians so I don't know what kind of injury it is. 'If the injury was serious he wouldn't even be padded up.'

Meet the WINNERS and LOSERS of Gujarat and HP polls

Meet the WINNERS and LOSERS of Gujarat and HP polls

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

As counting is underway in Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh, we take a look at who's leading and who's trailing.

Dalit's death: Kin take body after government accepts demands

Dalit's death: Kin take body after government accepts demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2018

The body was taken to Vankar's hometown Unjha in Mehasana district, where his last rites will be performed later on Monday, Subodh Parmar of the Dalit Adhikar Manch said.

Why Team India has so many injuries...

Why Team India has so many injuries...

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

The Indian team has turned into a mini-hospital with multiple players nursing injuries.

Jaishankar, another BJP nominee win RS bypoll from Gujarat

Jaishankar, another BJP nominee win RS bypoll from Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Jul 2019

Though the election officials were yet to make formal announcement, Chief Minister Vijay Rupani informed the media about the victory.

Fit-again Bumrah back in Indian team; Rohit, Shami take breaks

Fit-again Bumrah back in Indian team; Rohit, Shami take breaks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2019

Jasprit Bumrah and Shikhar Dhawan are also back in both the squads, while pacer Mohammed Shami got a break from the T20 series.

It is not possible to score a 200 every day: Rohit

It is not possible to score a 200 every day: Rohit

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

'Even when I made 264, I was told I should have made 300. People's expectations are high. Even if you make 300, they expect 350,' said the India opener ahead of Thursday's World Cup semi-final against Australia in Sydney.

Gujarat 'unassailable fortress of BJP': Shah

Gujarat 'unassailable fortress of BJP': Shah

Rediff.com9 Aug 2017

Shah said the people of Gujarat would seek an answer from Congress in December, when the state goes to polls.

India's fielding coach takes us inside dressing room...

India's fielding coach takes us inside dressing room...

Rediff.com21 Jan 2021

R Sridhar recalls 'Ravi ship' and more

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

BCCI boss Ganguly advices Rohit against playing in IPL

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly wants injured senior opener Rohit Sharma to tread cautiously while deciding on competing for his IPL team Mumbai Indians in the play-offs as he risks aggravating the hamstring tear that led to his exclusion from the Australia-bound India squad.

Another Guj Cong MLA quits; RS poll plan in disarray

Another Guj Cong MLA quits; RS poll plan in disarray

Rediff.com16 Mar 2020

The party's chances of winning two seats in the Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled state in the March 26 Rajya Sabha polls has been severely dented.

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Anger and anguish roil Gujarat as pilgrims' bodies arrive

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

A pall of gloom descended on the airport as the plane landed.

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Driver who saved Amarnath pilgrims given 2nd highest gallantry award

Rediff.com24 Jan 2018

Sheikh Salim Gafur has been selected for the honour as he displayed some rare grit and bravery and continued to drive the bus of the Amarnath pilgrims, which came under attack by the terrorists on July 10, 2017, in Jammu and Kashmir, a home ministry official said.

Amit Shah booed at Surat event; Patidars vandalise venue

Amit Shah booed at Surat event; Patidars vandalise venue

Rediff.com8 Sep 2016

Bharatiya Janata Party president Amit Shah along with Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and other party leaders were booed off stage as the members of Hardik Patel's Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti created ruckus and vanadalised furniture at a programme to felicitate Patel leaders in Surat.

Bumper groundnut crop triggers price crash

Bumper groundnut crop triggers price crash

Rediff.com11 Jan 2018

The Bharatiya Janata Party-led state government is acquiring groundnut at Rs 4,500 per quintal; the market price is Rs 3,500 per quintal

BJP organises Mann ki Baat, Chai ke Saath in Gujarat to counter Congress' meme

BJP organises Mann ki Baat, Chai ke Saath in Gujarat to counter Congress' meme

Rediff.com26 Nov 2017

BJP president Shah listened to the programme at a tea stall in Ahmedabad's Muslim-dominated Dariyapur area in the presence of hundreds of locals and party workers.

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Gujarat set for second phase of polls; Modi, Shah to vote

Rediff.com13 Dec 2017

A total of 851 candidates are in the fray for 93 seats spread across 14 districts in north and central Gujarat, in the final phase of the polls, where 2.22 crore people are eligible to exercise their franchise.

Ahead of polls, Gujarat government doles out sops

Ahead of polls, Gujarat government doles out sops

Rediff.com18 Oct 2017

A slew of sops were announced for teachers, employees of municipalities and others.

Modi to give Xi an Ahmedavadi welcome

Modi to give Xi an Ahmedavadi welcome

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

In a dramatic break from protocol, Prime Minister Modi will welcome President Xi Jiping at Ahmedabad airport.

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Floods wreak havoc in Gujarat, death toll rises to 70

Rediff.com26 Jun 2015

26 people died in Amreli, which is the worst hit district.

Prabhu announces four new trains

Prabhu announces four new trains

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

The Railways will also add two to four 'Deen Dayalu' coaches to some long-distance trains for unreserved travel to enhance the carrying capacity

Gujarat gets approval to raise height of Narmada dam

Gujarat gets approval to raise height of Narmada dam

Rediff.com12 Jun 2014

In a major boost to Gujarat which has been regularly facing water woes due to deficient rains, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on Thursday announced that they have got approval to raise the height of Narmada dam to 138.72 metres (455 feet).

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Gujarat HC quashes 10 pc EBC quota ordinance

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The court observed that 10 per cent reservation for poor among the unreserved category takes the total quota beyond 50 per cent, which is not permitted as per the SC's earlier decision.

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Faizabad will be called Ayodhya now: Yogi in Diwali address

Rediff.com6 Nov 2018

"Nobody can do injustice to Ayodhya," he said, adding that the holy city is identified by Lord Ram.

Gujarat: 22 people arrested for attack on Dalits

Gujarat: 22 people arrested for attack on Dalits

Rediff.com16 Aug 2016

Police have arrested 22 people in connection with the attack on Dalits returning to Bhavnagar after attending a protest rally in Una town in which cops were also targeted.

Govt mulling GST cut on under-construction homes

Govt mulling GST cut on under-construction homes

Rediff.com9 Feb 2019

GST rates on under-construction houses maybe reduced from 12 pc with input tax credit to 5 pc without ITC. Similarly, the rate for under-construction affordable houses could come down to 3 per cent without input tax credit, from the current 8 per cent.

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Anandiben takes oath as Gujarat chief minister

Rediff.com22 May 2014

She is the first woman chief minister of Gujarat.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

Nadda, Jairam Thakur favourites for HP CM post, Rupani for Gujarat

Nadda, Jairam Thakur favourites for HP CM post, Rupani for Gujarat

Rediff.com19 Dec 2017

The shock defeat of BJP's chief ministerial candidate Prem Kumar Dhumal has thrown open the leadership race in Himachal Pradesh and brought back Health Minister Nadda into contention.

Look how far the 'Statue of Unity' has come

Look how far the 'Statue of Unity' has come

Rediff.com28 Aug 2018

The Rs 1,989 crore statue being built to honour Sardar Vallabhai Patel has taken 3,000 labourers nearly 5 years to complete.

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Do you know what Modi's AMs are, and what they do?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

'The AMs are a different beast and reflect the political play within the government.' 'Prime Minister Modi does not need to assuage any interest group to take the final call on any decision that belongs rightfully to the Cabinet,' points out Subhomoy Bhattacharjee.

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Lockdown 4: More relaxations; power to states, UTs

Rediff.com16 May 2020

According to officials, Punjab, West Bengal, Maharashtra, Assam and Telangana wanted the lockdown to be continued, some of them wanted the powers to decide the zoning of districts -- green, orange and red -- as per the COVID-19 situation.

BJP accepts Anandiben's resignation; Shah to pick new CM

BJP accepts Anandiben's resignation; Shah to pick new CM

Rediff.com3 Aug 2016

Naidu said Shah is not in race to the new CM as party wants him to continue as national president.

Gujarat CM, state BJP chief behind Hardik's morphed sex clips, alleges PAAS

Gujarat CM, state BJP chief behind Hardik's morphed sex clips, alleges PAAS

Rediff.com16 Nov 2017

"We have learnt that a Surat-based builder who is a BJP supporter and another person are behind these morphed clips. They did it at the behest of the Gujarat chief minister (Vijay Rupani) and the state BJP unit president Jitu Vaghani to tarnish Hardik's image ahead of the polls to save the BJP," PAAS convener Dinesh Bambhania alleged.

Was offered Rs 1 crore to join BJP, claims Hardik Patel's aide

Was offered Rs 1 crore to join BJP, claims Hardik Patel's aide

Rediff.com23 Oct 2017

Narendra Patel also showed bundles of cash that he said were handed over to him, at a late-night press conference on Sunday.

Gujarat announces 10% quota for economically backward

Gujarat announces 10% quota for economically backward

Rediff.com29 Apr 2016

Under the new reservation rule, families with income below Rs 6 lakh per annum will be eligible for quota benefit.

Hardik Patel sits on indefinite fast for Patidar quota

Hardik Patel sits on indefinite fast for Patidar quota

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

While Patel alleged that the Bharatiya Janata Party government in the state had denied permission as it was trying to thwart his agitation, the police said it was done keeping in mind the law-and-order situation since such protests had led to violence and arson in the past.

Gujarati dishes on dinner menu for Chinese President Xi

Gujarati dishes on dinner menu for Chinese President Xi

Rediff.com16 Sep 2014

Putting an end to all speculations regarding the menu of the dinner to be served to Chinese President Xi Jinping who will be coming to Ahmedabad on his maiden visit on Wednesday, the state government has said the food will consist of only Gujarati delicacies.

Heavy rains in Ahmedabad disrupt normal life

Heavy rains in Ahmedabad disrupt normal life

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Normal life was thrown out of gear as moderate to heavy rains lashed south and central Gujarat, with Ahmedabad recording 210 mm rainfall overnight.

Will support BJP if it declares cow as 'rashtra mata': Congress

Will support BJP if it declares cow as 'rashtra mata': Congress

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

However, the BJP remained more or less elusive while refusing to give any commitment to the demand raised by the 'Gau Raksha Ekta Samiti'.