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ICC rankings: Bumrah eclipses Ashwin's all-time record

ICC rankings: Bumrah eclipses Ashwin's all-time record

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

Jasprit Bumrah bettered spin stalwart Ravichandran Ashwin's all-time rating-point record by an Indian in the latest ICC rankings.

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Why Shami was not included in Playing XI for 1st T20I

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

'A good headache (playing XI selection), we want to stick to our strengths.'

IPL 2025: Struggling Sunrisers seek turnaround against Gujarat Titans

IPL 2025: Struggling Sunrisers seek turnaround against Gujarat Titans

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Sunrisers Hyderabad, reeling from three consecutive defeats, will face a resurgent Gujarat Titans in their fifth IPL encounter on Sunday.

I am not CEO, I am CM: Nitish Kumar

I am not CEO, I am CM: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com24 Nov 2006

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar does not like being called a CEO. "I am not a CEO, I am simply the chief minister," Nitish Kumar said on Friday after releasing a report card on completion of one year in office.

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Yashasvi Jaiswal breaks silence after BGT defeat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

Yashasvi Jaiswal on Monday termed his maiden tour of Australia a learning experience and vowed to come back stronger

Will BJP give in to these demands of Bihar allies JD-U, LJP?

Will BJP give in to these demands of Bihar allies JD-U, LJP?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

The Janata Dal (United), an ally of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), has sought an extension in the tenure of the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) scrutinising the bills proposing simultaneous elections. The party argued that the committee, which has only met once, requires more time for extensive consultations. Meanwhile, the Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas), another BJP ally, has demanded a "special industrial package" for Bihar, highlighting the state's low per capita income compared to the national average.

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

LSG Vs SRH: Who Bowled Best? Vote!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Lucknow Super Giants silenced all doubts with a dominant run chase, storming to their first victory of IPL 2025.

Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as CM on Friday

Nitish Kumar to be sworn in as CM on Friday

Rediff.com24 Nov 2010

A visibly happy Nitish Kumar went to the Raj Bhavan to submit his resignation on Wednesday even as counting of votes in all 243 assembly constituencies was underway. The Bihar cabinet on Tuesday decided to recommend the dissolution of the state assembly to Governor Debanand Konwar

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

IPL 2025: Struggling KKR, SRH aim to get back to winning ways

Rediff.com3 Apr 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders and Sunrisers Hyderabad find themselves in troubled waters, having lost two of their last three games

'A Man For The Future'

'A Man For The Future'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

'He showed an awareness of what was required, which belied the fact that he was making his Test debut.'

Reddy's viral social media tribute to Siraj

Reddy's viral social media tribute to Siraj

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Reddy took to social media with a witty post dedicated to his teammate Mohammed Siraj, adding a lighthearted touch to his incredible achievement.

Modi tweets praise on Nitish Kumar for stand on corruption

Modi tweets praise on Nitish Kumar for stand on corruption

Rediff.com26 Jul 2017

Modi welcomed Kumar's decision of quitting as CM and stated that 1.25 billion citizens of India support and welcome this act of honesty.

PIX: India avoid follow-on after tail wags on Day 4

PIX: India avoid follow-on after tail wags on Day 4

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

Images from Day 4 of the third Test between Australia and India in Brisbane on Tuesday.

Hoping for a patch up Bihar CM Manjhi meets Nitish Kumar

Hoping for a patch up Bihar CM Manjhi meets Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2015

Bihar Chief Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi on Saturday visited Janata Dal-United leader Nitish Kumar in the presence of party president Sharad Yadav to reconcile after Bharatiya Janata Party's top leadership in Delhi made it clear not to support Manjhi.

Nitish Kumar likely to meet Zardari during Pak visit

Nitish Kumar likely to meet Zardari during Pak visit

Rediff.com8 Nov 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who left for New Delhi on Thursday morning on his way to Pakistan, is likely to meet Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Raja Pervez Ashraf during his week long goodwill trip to the neighbouring country, according to an official in the state government.

Bihar minister Sahani sacked as BJP mounts pressure on Nitish Kumar

Bihar minister Sahani sacked as BJP mounts pressure on Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com27 Mar 2022

Kumar recommended Sahani's expulsion from the cabinet to the governor in the evening, after a written submission to the effect by the BJP, hours after the minister for fishery and animal husbandry was given the ultimatum to withdraw forthwith a recent notification.

CBI books fresh case in NEET impersonation scam

CBI books fresh case in NEET impersonation scam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has registered a fresh case in connection with alleged impersonation by four National Eligibility cum Entrance Test-Undergraduate (NEET-UG), 2024 candidates in Bihar's Purnea, officials said on Wednesday.

Nitish Kumar to campaign in UP polls from Jan 29

Nitish Kumar to campaign in UP polls from Jan 29

Rediff.com24 Jan 2012

Ending speculations, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar will campaign for his party, Janata Dal (United), nominees in Uttar Pradesh assembly polls from January 29.

Last time he bats at 7: Shastri demands Reddy promotion

Last time he bats at 7: Shastri demands Reddy promotion

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The 21-year-old Reddy showed tremendous grit, scoring a dogged 105 not out at number 8 to virtually bail India out on the third day of the Boxing Day Test.

Sundar opens up about Gambhir's support after fifty

Sundar opens up about Gambhir's support after fifty

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

Washington Sundar expressed his gratitude towards head coach Gautam Gambhir and the support staff for their unwavering belief in his abilities in the post-day press conference in Melbourne on Saturday.

Nitish, Jurel Explore Australia

Nitish, Jurel Explore Australia

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

As the team prepares for the Test series, it's clear they're making the most of both their training and the local sights.

North Indians don't need certificate: Nitish Kumar

North Indians don't need certificate: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com7 Feb 2008

An upset Nitish Kumar on Thursday made it clear that north Indians, particularly Biharis, do not need a certificate from anybody on being law abiding. He was reacting to Delhi's Lt Governor Tejender Khanna remarks that north Indians take "pride in violating the law".

What Mayank, Nitish Said About SKY

What Mayank, Nitish Said About SKY

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

'We were debutants, obviously we will have nervousness and pressure. He gave that license to us. Any youngster would like to get it from the captain.'

Nitish Kumar takes a dig at Katju

Nitish Kumar takes a dig at Katju

Rediff.com20 Oct 2012

Without naming Press Council of India Chairman Markandey Katju who had criticised Bihar Chief Minister on Friday, Nitish Kumar on Saturday said some people were moving in the state like the 'Ramayana's character 'Kalnemi' to turn a vibrant atmosphere of the state into gloom.

Slipper attack on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Slipper attack on Bihar CM Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com28 Sep 2012

The protesting contractual teachers on Friday threw slippers towards Chief Minister Nitish Kumar at his public meeting in Bihar's Madhepura district, official sources said.

India Arrive In Canberra For Game

India Arrive In Canberra For Game

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

Buoyed by their win in the first Test in Perth, the Indian cricket team arrived in Canberra for the mid-series two-day game against the Australia Prime Minister's XI on November 30 and December 1 ahead of the Pink Ball Test in Adelaide on December 6.

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

CA 'grateful to the BCCI'

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

'This Border-Gavaskar Trophy (series) has had the biggest Boxing Day crowd ever passing the Ashes and the series is so delicately poised now, it is living up to every hype.'

Nitish Kumar's rule: Well-begun but half-done

Nitish Kumar's rule: Well-begun but half-done

Rediff.com3 Dec 2007

Those who know the depths of the mindless lethargy that the Bihar bureaucracy had sunk into until two years ago, understand the importance of the unquantifiable but invaluable revival.

Delhi Capitals get Rahul boost for Sunrisers clash

Delhi Capitals get Rahul boost for Sunrisers clash

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Fresh from their morale-boosting win over LSG, and bolstered by the return of India wicketkeeper-batter K L Rahul, Delhi Capitals will look to build on the momentum when they take on formidable Sunrisers Hyderabad in the IPL match in Visakhapatnam on Sunday.

Budget Bonanza For Bihar!

Budget Bonanza For Bihar!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

With this, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has also sent a strong message to ally, Janata Dal-United President and Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, that their partnership remains intact and that they will be formidable partners at the hustings.

Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar

Nitish Kumar faces dissent again in Buxar

Rediff.com24 May 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar faced protest for the second day on Thursday during his Seva Yatra to Bihar's Buxar district.

Shivam Dube Answers Critics, And How!

Shivam Dube Answers Critics, And How!

Rediff.com1 Feb 2025

His performance in Pune was a powerful response to his recent struggles in the Ranji Trophy, where he had been dismissed for ducks in both innings during Mumbai's loss to Jammu and Kashmir.

I'm very excited: Harshit Rana reacts to Test call-up

I'm very excited: Harshit Rana reacts to Test call-up

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The 22-year-old expressed his feelings after being selected for the BGT 2024-25 series.

Nitish Kumar is NDA leader in Bihar, says JD-U

Nitish Kumar is NDA leader in Bihar, says JD-U

Rediff.com4 Jun 2018

The JD-U has insisted that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is the leader of the alliance and it has been the "senior partner" in the state, indicating that it should get a major share.

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

'I Don't Look At The Batter In Front Of Me'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

'...whether he is a top player or not, it doesn't matter.' 'If I go by a player's name I won't be able to bowl at my best.' 'For me he is just a batter, and my only focus is where I need to land the ball.'

Varma replaces injured Dube for Bangladesh T20I series

Varma replaces injured Dube for Bangladesh T20I series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2024

India take on Bangladesh in the first of the three-match T20I series in Gwalior, on Sunday.

INDIA bloc pins hopes on TDP, JD-U as BJP struggles to majority

INDIA bloc pins hopes on TDP, JD-U as BJP struggles to majority

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Notably, the JD-U has put up a better than expected performance in Lok Sabha polls.

No politics in Nitish Kumar's Mumbai visit

No politics in Nitish Kumar's Mumbai visit

Rediff.com12 Apr 2012

After Nitish Kumar's statement that nobody can stop him from visiting Mumbai to attend Bihar's centenary celebrations here rubbed Raj Thackeray-led Maharashtra Navnirman Sena the wrong way, the organisers on Thursday clarified the event is purely socio-cultural and has no political overtones.

Nitish should 'strike': Cong on Bihar special category status demand

Nitish should 'strike': Cong on Bihar special category status demand

Rediff.com15 Jul 2024

The opposition party's remarks come after Bihar ministers claimed that the latest report of NITI Aayog's Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) India Index 2023-24 vindicated the state's long-standing demand for greater central financial assistance.

Paralympics glory beckons for vegetable vendor's son

Paralympics glory beckons for vegetable vendor's son

Rediff.com31 Mar 2025

Jhandu Kumar, who has polio-affected legs since birth, won a gold medal at the recently-concluded Khelo India Para Games. The powerlifter broke his own National record on March 23 in the men's 72kg category with a lift of 206kg.