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Kohli's thoughts on breaking Tendulkar's ODI century record

Kohli's thoughts on breaking Tendulkar's ODI century record

Rediff.com11 May 2023

The 34-year-old Kohli now has 46 hundreds from 274 ODI games and will require three more to emulate his childhood idol and former teammate.

Nagaland killings: Criminal proceedings against Army men stayed

Nagaland killings: Criminal proceedings against Army men stayed

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

The top court also issued notices to the Centre, Nagaland government and others on two pleas filed by the wives of Army officers named in the case.

Scotland's Miller, 75, is oldest CWG medallist

Scotland's Miller, 75, is oldest CWG medallist

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

George Miller, 75 years and eights months old, on Friday became the oldest player to win a medal at the Commonwealth Games when he bagged the mixed pairs gold in lawn bowls for Scotland.

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Nagaland killings: 30 soldiers chargesheeted, SIT says SOPs not followed

Rediff.com11 Jun 2022

Investigation has revealed that the Special Force Operation team had not followed the Standard Operating Procedure and the Rules of Engagement

Why India didn't pick Ashwin for WTC final

Why India didn't pick Ashwin for WTC final

Rediff.com8 Jun 2023

With Australia completely dominating the proceedings on Day 1 of the WTC Final, many questioned why R Ashwin was picked in the playing XI.

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Hylo Open: Srikanth, Treesa-Gayatri in semis; Satwik-Chirag out

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Top Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty suffered a straight-game loss to seventh seeded English pair of Ben Lane and Sean Vendy 17-21, 14-21 in a last-8 match.

Asian Cycling: India continue fine run, bag 8 medals

Asian Cycling: India continue fine run, bag 8 medals

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The Indian athletes, so far, have won 18 medals

Bowlers' workload a big concern, says Mhambrey

Bowlers' workload a big concern, says Mhambrey

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'If you look at the last one-and-a-half years, Bumrah is a player who we have missed a lot. We have not decided who is going to play white ball and who red ball but eventually we have to give breaks to our bowlers.'

Israel-Hamas conflict: India's hope of respite in oil prices dashed

Israel-Hamas conflict: India's hope of respite in oil prices dashed

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

The ongoing Hamas-Israel conflict has disrupted India's efforts to gain from a recent fall in crude oil prices. Since Hamas' invasion of southern Israel on October 7, petroleum has become costlier by around $5 per barrel, threatening to stoke prices and impact growth. Brent crude was trading at $89.8 per barrel on October 9 (9.15 pm IST), up over 4 per cent, thwarting India's anticipation of a period of declining oil prices - after the leading global petroleum benchmark declined by around 11 per cent last week.

'I don't think I will die so fast'

'I don't think I will die so fast'

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

'My wife, family members as well as members of the workers will be trustees.' 'The trust will take all decisions -- no family member can individually take any decision.'

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Hockey captain Manpreet added to Khel Ratna winners

Rediff.com2 Nov 2021

Olympic bronze-winning Indian men's hockey team captain Manpreet Singh was on Tuesday added to the list of Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees, taking the total number of this year's winners to an unparalleled 12.

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

WTC Final: Kohli joins Team India training

Rediff.com29 May 2023

Virat Kohli joined the national team's training session on Monday at the picturesque Arundel Castle Cricket Club.

Ajit Pawar group submits supporting affidavits from 40 lawmakers to EC

Ajit Pawar group submits supporting affidavits from 40 lawmakers to EC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Two days before rebelling against uncle Sharad Pawar and joining the Maharashtra government last Sunday, Nationalist Congress Party leader Ajit Pawar approached the Election Commission on June 30 staking claim to the party name as well as symbol and subsequently also declared himself as president with the support of 40 lawmakers, sources said.

BJP reaches out to allies; invites Paswan, Manjhi to NDA meet

BJP reaches out to allies; invites Paswan, Manjhi to NDA meet

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

The BJP's outreach to Paswan, son of late stalwart Dalit leader Ram Vilas Paswan, underscores its push to bring him back into the NDA's fold after he walked out of the alliance in Bihar in the 2020 state assembly polls to campaign against Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, who was then the BJP's biggest ally.

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

IT Hiring Slowdown Worries Students

Rediff.com13 Nov 2023

'Students of Tier-II and Tier III engineering colleges in the south may find 2023 to be one of the toughest years for getting jobs.'

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Ashwin in or out of WC squad? Dravid non-committal

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

India coach Rahul Dravid hopes to have his full-strength squad in time for the World Cup starting next week.

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

From Lambretta to Aamby Valley Project: Rise and fall of Subrata Roy

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

The story of Sahara India Pariwar founder Subrata Roy, who died in Mumbai on November 14 aged 75, is the stuff of movies - of a spectacular rise and an equally spectacular fall. Born in Araria, Bihar, Roy was 30 when he set up Sahara in 1978. He started with a capital of about Rs 2,000, a peon, a clerk and his father's Lambretta scooter in Gorakhpur, eastern Uttar Pradesh, writes Tamal Bandyopadhyay in his 2014 book, Sahara: The Untold Story. Sahara was not his first venture.

'Jaiswal's application, adaptation was heartening to see'

'Jaiswal's application, adaptation was heartening to see'

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

'We in the dressing room know the value of a bowler's performance. According to me, Ashwin is one of the greatest match-winners of our country. He has won a lot of matches for us and has been a consistent performer.'

Padma Bhushan for Jhajharia; Chopra gets Padma Shri

Padma Bhushan for Jhajharia; Chopra gets Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Star para athlete Devendra Jhajharia was named for the prestigious Padma Bhushan, the third highest civilian honour in the country while Olympic gold winning javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra was among eight sportspersons named for the Padma Shri.

'Queen's Park Oval pitch slow, very easy for batting'

'Queen's Park Oval pitch slow, very easy for batting'

Rediff.com23 Jul 2023

India's bowling coach Paras Mhambrey has dubbed the pitch used for the second Test as "very, very slow for batting" and criticised the West Indians for "not even trying" to play shots.

Amid Opposition's bid for unity, BJP to flaunt its allies

Amid Opposition's bid for unity, BJP to flaunt its allies

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

BJP sources said a meeting of the National Democratic Alliance is expected to take place soon to highlight its growing strength and to dispel the impression that the departure of some of its oldest allies such as the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, Shiromani Akali Dal and the Janata Dal-United have the left the saffron party without a major partner.

MP: Row over women bodybuilding event in front of Hanuman idol

MP: Row over women bodybuilding event in front of Hanuman idol

Rediff.com7 Mar 2023

A row erupted when women bodybuilders posed in front of the image of Lord Hanuman at the venue of the 13th Mister Junior Bodybuilding Competition held in Ratlam on March 4 and 5, after which local Congress leaders sprinkled 'ganga jal' as part of the "purification" of the venue on Monday. They had also recited 'Hanuman Chalisa'.

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Para forces to check cattle smuggling to Bangladesh: SC

Rediff.com25 Apr 2017

The apex court asked the counsel for the Centre to specify the status of rules which were to be formulated in pursuance of its direction to protect cattle smuggling to Nepal and posted the matter for further hearing after summer vacation from May 10 till July 2.

Indian dies of bullet injuries in violence-hit Sudanese capital

Indian dies of bullet injuries in violence-hit Sudanese capital

Rediff.com16 Apr 2023

The Indian embassy in Khartoum said the deceased, Albert Augestine, was working in a Dal Group Company in Sudan.

Arjuna Awards For Nikhat, Lakshya, Seema, Eldhose...

Arjuna Awards For Nikhat, Lakshya, Seema, Eldhose...

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

On November 30, President Droupadi Murmu presented the Sports and Adventure Awards 2022 at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Punjab court notice to Kharge in Bajrang Dal defamation case

Punjab court notice to Kharge in Bajrang Dal defamation case

Rediff.com15 May 2023

In its Karnataka assembly poll manifesto, which was released on May 2, the Congress said it is committed to take firm and decisive action against individuals and organisations such as the Bajrang Dal and the PFI "spreading hatred" among communities on the grounds of caste and religion.

Achanta Kamal elected to the ITTF Athletes Commission

Achanta Kamal elected to the ITTF Athletes Commission

Rediff.com16 Nov 2022

Sharath will be honoured with the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award, the country's highest sports recognition, later this month.

Manipur: 130 stolen weapons deposited in 'dropbox'

Manipur: 130 stolen weapons deposited in 'dropbox'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2023

A tagline below this adds "feel free to do so", an indication that questions will not be asked how the weapons were in their possession of those who drop by in the first place.

'I'm the real political successor of Ram Vilas Paswan'

'I'm the real political successor of Ram Vilas Paswan'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2021

Paras, who was sworn in as a Cabinet Minister on Wednesday in the Narendra Modi-led government and made the Minister of Food Processing Industries, asked Chirag Paswan to do "self-introspection" about his mistakes.

Chirag Paswan to campaign for BJP in Bihar bypolls

Chirag Paswan to campaign for BJP in Bihar bypolls

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

In a shot in the arm for the Bharatiya Janata Party in Bihar, Chirag Paswan on Sunday cast aside his ambivalence and announced that he will campaign for the saffron party in bypolls to two assembly segments in the state.

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

PICS: Neeraj, Mithali, Chhetri, Sreejesh get Khel Ratna honour

Rediff.com13 Nov 2021

Paralympic gold-winners Avani Lekhara, Sumit Antil, Pramod Bhagat, Krishna Nagar, Manish Narwal were also given the Khel Ratna at a dazzling awards ceremony on Saturday.

Manipur violence: Kuki MLAs, civil society groups refuse talks with Biren govt

Manipur violence: Kuki MLAs, civil society groups refuse talks with Biren govt

Rediff.com18 May 2023

During the meeting, it was decided to hold consultations on a wider scale so as to arrive at a common political agenda with other groups, it said.

Plan to withdraw Army from J-K put off indefinitely following terror attacks

Plan to withdraw Army from J-K put off indefinitely following terror attacks

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The planned phased withdrawal of the Army from certain areas of the Jammu region has been shelved "indefinitely" in view of terror attacks being orchestrated from across the border, officials said in Srinagar.

Manipur violence: Over 50,000 displaced people staying in 349 relief camps

Manipur violence: Over 50,000 displaced people staying in 349 relief camps

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

State information and public relations minister Dr RK Ranjan said combing operations have been launched in all districts, particularly in vulnerable areas.

Delhi HC stays guidelines prohibiting service charges

Delhi HC stays guidelines prohibiting service charges

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

The Delhi high court on Wednesday stayed the recent guidelines prohibiting hotels and restaurants from levying service charge automatically on food bills. Justice Yashwant Varma, while dealing with petitions by the National Restaurant Association of India (NRAI) and Federation of Hotels and Restaurant Associations of India challenging the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA)'s July 4 guidelines, said the issue requires consideration and directed the authorities to file their reply. "The matter requires consideration. Consequently, until the next date of listing the directions as contained in para 7 of the impugned guideline of July 4, 2022 shall remain stayed," the court ordered.

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Meitei MLAs write to Modi to send back Assam Rifles, Kuki MLAs want them to stay

Meitei MLAs write to Modi to send back Assam Rifles, Kuki MLAs want them to stay

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Ten Manipur tribal MLAs Thursday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi not to withdraw Assam Rifles from security duties in the violence-hit state, saying its personnel have been putting their lives at risks to create buffer zones between the two warring communities.

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Fresh plea in SC over hate speeches, calls to boycott Muslims

Rediff.com8 Aug 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court over alleged "blatant hate speeches" calling for killing Muslims and their social and economic boycott delivered at rallies in different states, including Haryana where recent communal clashes claimed six lives.

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Durand Cup: Army veterans jump from 65-floor tower to celebrate homecoming

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

The coveted Durand Cup trophy received a grand welcome with two retired Army officers showing their daredevilry by jumping from Kolkata's tallest building -- The 42 -- a 65-floor, 260-metre landmark

'Dressing room was calm when wickets weren't falling'

'Dressing room was calm when wickets weren't falling'

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Zakir Hasan (100) and Najmul Hossain Shanto (67) frustrated the Indian bowers for the entire opening session but the visitors pulled back things in the next two sessions