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From 211/5 to 587! India script Test history

From 211/5 to 587! India script Test history

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

After a poor show by the lower-order batters in the first Leeds Test, Team India scripted a memorable comeback at Birmingham - one for the history books

VHP attacks Nitish Kumar rule as 'jungle raj'

VHP attacks Nitish Kumar rule as 'jungle raj'

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

If you can't control law and order, then resign, VHP tells NDA government in Bihar.

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

Murder convict out on parole shot dead in Patna hospital

Rediff.com17 Jul 2025

A murder convict, out on parole for treatment, was shot dead by gunmen inside a private hospital in Patna, Bihar. Police are investigating the incident, suspecting old rivalry as the motive.

Nitish Won't Let BJP Do A Shinde On Him

Nitish Won't Let BJP Do A Shinde On Him

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'JD-U wants to emerge as the single largest party in Bihar after the next assembly polls by contesting more seats than the BJP.'

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

'It's A Big Day, Anything Is Possible'

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

'Many are saying that some significant announcement regarding Jammu and Kashmir or even separate statehoods might come; that possibility cannot be ruled out given today's date.'

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ever since Nitish embarked on the slippery path of trying to unite the Opposition against the BJP, he has repeatedly rebutted suggestions that the exercise was aimed at bringing himself centre stage. The problem is: It is not enough if he says so. Others have to say so as well, especially Congress, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Day before Modi's Bihar visit, gunmen open fire in Patna

Day before Modi's Bihar visit, gunmen open fire in Patna

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

Two motorcycle-borne gunmen opened fire in a high-security zone in Bihar's capital Patna, where official residences of several ministers, the leader of opposition and bureaucrats are located, police said.

Bihar Cabinet okays Rs 882.87cr for developing Sita's birthplace

Bihar Cabinet okays Rs 882.87cr for developing Sita's birthplace

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

According to the proposal of the state Tourism department, which was approved by the Cabinet, around Rs 137 crore will be spent on the renovation of the old Punaura Dham Janki Mandir and Rs. 728 crore for the development of tourist infrastructure around the temple. The remaining amount will be spent on the maintenance of the infrastructure for ten years.

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Pope defends batting on Day 1: 'Not abandoning Bazball'

Rediff.com11 Jul 2025

'It felt like you had to force the ball through, which in England were are not used to -- you usually get rewards for your cuts and clips.'

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Is Mukesh Sahni preparing to topple Nitish Kumar?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

'At the moment, we are supporting the Nitish Kumar-led government.' 'When the time comes for this government to fall, it will.'

Why India's new pacer Kamboj is similar to Bumrah, Zaheer

Why India's new pacer Kamboj is similar to Bumrah, Zaheer

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin believes that the uncapped Anshul Kamboj belongs to the rare breed of fast bowlers like Zaheer Khan and Jasprit Bumrah.

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

PIX: Solid Root stabilises England at Lord's on Day 1

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 1 of the third Test match between England and India at Lord's, London, on Thursday.

Nitish Kumar wins trust vote amid BJP walkout

Nitish Kumar wins trust vote amid BJP walkout

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

Altogether 160 MLAs voted in favour of the confidence motion while no vote was cast against the same.

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Kuldeep benched! Gavaskar says Gill may not be in charge

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Maybe Shubman Gill didn't want Shardul Thakur , wanted Kuldeep Yadav: Sunil Gavaskar questions captain's say in XI

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Will Harivansh Singh Be The Next Veep?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'When Harivansh sits in the chair, you feel your voice will be heard.'

RJD flays Nitish as he puts arm around woman's shoulders

RJD flays Nitish as he puts arm around woman's shoulders

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The RJD wrote on its X handle, in Hindi, "Just see how Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is pulling towards himself a woman in an objectionable manner with Home Minister Amit Shah looking on".

Deshpande's wicket breaks Lions' stubborn stand

Deshpande's wicket breaks Lions' stubborn stand

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

England Lions were 192 for 3 in 46 overs in reply to India A's 348 at stumps on the second day of their second unofficial Test, in Northampton on Saturday.

'Nitish Kumar as CM will benefit Tejashwi, not BJP'

'Nitish Kumar as CM will benefit Tejashwi, not BJP'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

'If the BJP continues with Nitish as CM, it will not consolidate its position further in future.'

Will Mukesh Sahni Quit Mahagathbandhan To Join NDA?

Will Mukesh Sahni Quit Mahagathbandhan To Join NDA?

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

'If the Mahagathbandhan ignores Mukesh Sahni's demands as it did in 2020, he will be left with no option but to join hands with the BJP.'

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

'We were cheated by...': Manjrekar slams Manchester weather

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

India may have made tactical errors, but former cricketer Sanjay Manjrekar believes the bigger culprit was the weather.

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

'Umpires need to come down strongly on players'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

Former captain Nasser Hussain criticised the slow over rate in the third Test between India and England at Lord's.

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

'Young India hold an advantage over England'

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

"We will have an advantage...": BCCI VP Shukla on India's new-look squad for England tour

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Bumrah's omission leaves pundits baffled

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

As India went into the second Test against England on Wednesday without pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah, former players and coaches questioned the thinking behind resting the world's best bowler when they trail 0-1 in the series.

Cummins hails SRH's 'clinical' bowling after Chepauk win

Cummins hails SRH's 'clinical' bowling after Chepauk win

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

SRH skipper Pat Cummins said, "It was great (the team's performance). A few things came together tonight; the boys played well. Thought it (the bowling) was pretty clinical.

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Kamboj shines but 2nd unofficial Test ends in draw

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

Earlier, Tanush Kotian (90 not out) and Anshul Kamboj (51 not out) brought up their respective half-centuries to take India A to 417 for 7 at tea on the fourth day of their second unofficial Test in Northampton on Monday.

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

5 Learnings For India From England Tests

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

While the young Indian team showed great resolve to earn a creditable draw in England, the series exposed several weaknesses that need urgent attention.

Whole country now knows...: Rahul mounts attack on EC in Bihar rally

Whole country now knows...: Rahul mounts attack on EC in Bihar rally

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Gandhi alleged that assembly and Lok Sabha polls were being "stolen" across the country and there was a "conspiracy" in Bihar to do the same through the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls.

'I don't want to lose out on money': Bumrah refrains from controversy

'I don't want to lose out on money': Bumrah refrains from controversy

Rediff.com12 Jul 2025

Bumrah, when quizzed about the repeated ball change, maintained a neutral tone on the matter.

Caste census: Has BJP turned tables on Opposition?

Caste census: Has BJP turned tables on Opposition?

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

The BJP's surprise announcement of a caste census in the next census has sparked political debate, particularly in Bihar where the issue of backward empowerment holds significant electoral weight. The move is seen as a strategic maneuver by the ruling party to counter opposition efforts to mobilize support among disadvantaged sections of society. The decision is also viewed as a recognition of the growing influence of OBC politics in India.

Two Muslim leaders quit JD-U over party's support to Waqf bill

Two Muslim leaders quit JD-U over party's support to Waqf bill

Rediff.com4 Apr 2025

Two individuals claiming to be members of the Janata Dal (United) (JD(U)) in Bihar announced their "resignation" from the party, citing dissatisfaction with its support for the Waqf (Amendment) Bill. The JD(U) denied the resignations, claiming the individuals were not party members. However, some senior JD(U) leaders have expressed discontent over the passage of the bill, which they believe is detrimental to Muslims. The controversy over the Waqf Bill is likely to influence the upcoming assembly elections in Bihar.

21-YO Reddy Delivers One of India's 'Greatest' Knocks

21-YO Reddy Delivers One of India's 'Greatest' Knocks

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Sunil Gavaskar heaped praise on young Nitish Kumar Reddy, calling his maiden Test century on the third day of the Boxing Day match 'one of the greatest Test knocks ever'.

Reddy Climbs Tirupati Stairs On Knees

Reddy Climbs Tirupati Stairs On Knees

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Nitish Kumar Reddy visited the Tirupati temple to give thanks for his standout show during the Border Gavaskar Trophy series in Australia.

BJP ready to fight Bihar polls with Nitish as CM face

BJP ready to fight Bihar polls with Nitish as CM face

Rediff.com22 Dec 2024

The National Democratic Alliance will contest the assembly polls in Bihar next year under the leadership of Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Deputy Chief Minister and Bharatiya Janata Party leader Samrat Choudhary said on Sunday.

Nitish Kumar only bats for himself

Nitish Kumar only bats for himself

Rediff.com27 Jul 2017

'Nitish Kumar has only done what any smart politician will do in his place,' says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Beyond Bumrah: New Indian Pace Heroes Emerge in England

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Siraj, Krishna, Akash Shine as India's Pace Future Takes Shape

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

'Land Dispute May Be Behind Khemka's Killing'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

The killings of Gopal Khemka and his son Gunjan, seven years apart, bear a striking resemblance, reports M I Khan.

NDA family will work for Bihar: PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar

NDA family will work for Bihar: PM Modi congratulates Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com16 Nov 2020

He assured all possible support from the Centre for the welfare of Bihar.

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Jadeja's English summer: A tale of records and resolve

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Ravindra Jadeja continued his renaissance as a batter, delivering his best-ever outing during the recent Test series in England and joining a list of legends

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.