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Allies stump Congress, oppose probe into snoopgate

Allies stump Congress, oppose probe into snoopgate

Rediff.com4 May 2014

Differences in United Progressive Alliance over the issue of an inquiry into 'snoopgate' allegedly involving Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi came to the fore with the Nationalist Congress Party and National Conference opposing such a probe at this juncture.

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

FIFA seeks update on Indian football scenario

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

World football governing body FIFA on Thursday sought an update from the All India Football Federation (AIFF) on the current scenario in India to which the national federation reiterated its stance that it would resolve the impasse surrounding an unified league in a two-three year window.

Decide on tie-up by December 31: NCP tells Cong

Decide on tie-up by December 31: NCP tells Cong

Rediff.com24 Dec 2003

The NCP favours a front of secular parties to challenge the Shiv Sena-Bharatiya Janata Party alliance in Maharashtra.

No need for debate after court ruling: Pawar on Modi

No need for debate after court ruling: Pawar on Modi

Rediff.com2 Feb 2014

Union agriculture minister Sharad Pawar today reiterated the stand taken by his party colleague Praful Patel that there was no need for debate once courts had ruled on Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi's role during the riots.

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

AIFF set to defy FIFA's recommendations?

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

The FIFA recommendations have talked about a unified league from 2019-2020 season starting with the existing 10 ISL teams and two others through sporting merit.

RS election: BJP nominates Union Minister Piyush Goyal from Maharashtra

RS election: BJP nominates Union Minister Piyush Goyal from Maharashtra

Rediff.com25 May 2016

The BJP has nominated Union Power Minister Piyush Goyal as its candidate from Maharashtra for Rajya Sabha election.

FIFA U-17 WC becomes most attended in event's history

FIFA U-17 WC becomes most attended in event's history

Rediff.com28 Oct 2017

The 17th edition of the FIFA U-17 World Cup in India today turned out to be a milestone event as it became the most attended in the history of the tournament.

I-League clubs accept AIFF's proposal but...

I-League clubs accept AIFF's proposal but...

Rediff.com4 Jul 2019

..reject the idea to give ACL slot to ISL; while Bhutia urges to Indian football stakeholders: Drop your egos, work together

Pandita first Indian to sign up for Spanish La Liga club

Pandita first Indian to sign up for Spanish La Liga club

Rediff.com5 Oct 2016

The All India Football Federation on Wednesday hailed Bangalore lad Ishan Pandita's signing a contract with Spanish La Liga side Club Deportivo Leganes to play in the youth team, describing it a landmark achievement.

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

AIFF and Under-17 coach Nicolai part ways

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) officially announced on Tuesday that it has decided to part ways with beleaguered U-17 World Cup coach Nicolai Adam by "mutual consent".

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Kushal Das feels their model could be used as a case study for institutions and international sports federations which have seen their bio-bubble being breached

Responsibility of 'all of us' to give alternative: NCP

Responsibility of 'all of us' to give alternative: NCP

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Malik told reporters in Mumbai that there is a need to reach a consensus on 'certain big issues' while working out a common minimum programme.

'Miffed' Sharad Pawar misses key Opposition meeting

'Miffed' Sharad Pawar misses key Opposition meeting

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

The NCP skipped the meeting to express its displeasure over allegations by some Congress leaders that its two MLAs did not vote for Ahmed Patel in the Gujarat Rajya Sabha elections.

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Football: West Brom appoint Allardyce as Bilic replacement

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

Bilic took over the reins at West Brom in 2019 and was tasked with gaining promotion from the Championship to the top flight.

Arpita-Ayush reception: Some candid moments

Arpita-Ayush reception: Some candid moments

Rediff.com22 Nov 2014

Salman Khan shared photographs of sister Arpita's wedding reception. Check them out here.

BJP using Pawar's letters on APMC Act to 'confuse' people: NCP

BJP using Pawar's letters on APMC Act to 'confuse' people: NCP

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

With Pawar backing farmers' protest against the contentious agri reforms, government sources on Sunday pointed out that as the agriculture minister in the UPA dispensation he had asked chief ministers to amend the APMC Act in their states to allow the private sector to play an important role in the field.

Congress a 'sinking ship' being deserted by its allies: BJP

Congress a 'sinking ship' being deserted by its allies: BJP

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Amidst reports of unease between Congress and its allies, Bharatiya Janata Party on Friday said the party was a "sinking ship" which was being deserted by its passengers.

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

India targets qualification for 2022 football World Cup in Qatar

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

All India Football Federation president Praful Patel said India must ensure that 'right steps' are taken as it targets qualification for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

CM Mamata backs East Bengal's bid for inclusion in ISL

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

East Bengal finally got an investor with West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee announcing on Thursday a joint venture of the century-old club with city-based Shree Cement company and making a strong pitch for its inclusion in the Indian Super League this year.

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India in Feb-March next year

FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup in India in Feb-March next year

Rediff.com12 May 2020

The postponed FIFA Under-17 Women's World Cup in India was on Tuesday rescheduled to next year from February 17 to March 7 after the world body made a "thorough assessment" of the situation arising out of the COVID-19 pandemic. The tournament was originally scheduled to be held from November 2 to 21 this year but was postponed last month due to the coronavirus outbreak, which brought global sports activities to a grinding halt.

AIFF extends support to 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar

AIFF extends support to 2022 World Cup hosts Qatar

Rediff.com11 May 2017

'Indians living in Qatar will play a significant role in making the 2022 World Cup a success'

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rahul, Pawar, Mamata... Who will lead the UPA now?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2017

The Trinamool Congress and Nationalist Congress Party, have indicated that their party chiefs have better credentials for the post than the newly-elected Congress head, reports Archis Mohan

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Indian football mourns former AIFF chief Dasmunsi's death

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

The 72-year-old, also an eminent Congress leader, passed away today after being in coma since 2008, when he had suffered a stroke.

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra

Uddhav Thackeray to lead Sena-NCP-Cong govt in Maharashtra

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

Discussions on other issues are in progress, Pawar said after the meeting, held at the Nehru Centre in Worli.

Name of alliance with Sena on Cong-NCP meeting agenda

Name of alliance with Sena on Cong-NCP meeting agenda

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

The Congress and the NCP are not comfortable with the name Maha Shiv Aghadi (a grand alliance comprising the Shiv Sena)

Air India, Saradha: Cases connected to Chidambarams

Air India, Saradha: Cases connected to Chidambarams

Rediff.com21 Aug 2019

Apart from them, Chidambaram's wife -- Nalini -- has been chargesheeted by the CBI in the Saradha chit-fund scam for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 1.4 crore.

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Stimac named new Indian football coach

Rediff.com15 May 2019

The 51-year-old, who was part of Croatia's 1998 World Cup squad that finished third in France, comes with an experience of over 18 years in coaching, structuring, and developing football and players back home, and internationally.

West Bengal government to felicitate Atletico de Kolkata stars

West Bengal government to felicitate Atletico de Kolkata stars

Rediff.com22 Dec 2014

West Bengal government will felicitate Atletico De Kolkata (ATK) team for winning the first edition of Indian Super League football, state chief minister Mamata Banerjee said.

'Told Lalit Modi to return to India and face the law,' says Pawar

'Told Lalit Modi to return to India and face the law,' says Pawar

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

Nationalist Congress Party chief Sharad Pawar tried to convince Lalit Modi to return to India and "face the law" during a meeting in London in May.

NCP to take on alliance partner Congress in Goa

NCP to take on alliance partner Congress in Goa

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

In what could signal the end of its long-standing alliance with the Congress in Goa, the Nationalist Congress Party on Thursday announced its decision to contest both the seats in the forthcoming Lok Sabha polls.

Sharad Pawar files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Sharad Pawar files nomination for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com24 Jan 2014

Stating that it was a "conscious" decision to quit electoral politics, Union Agriculture Minister and Nationalist Congress Party President Sharad Pawar on Friday filed his nomination papers for the biennial Rajya Sabha polls scheduled to be held on February 7.

Rich tributes paid to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Rich tributes paid to Bal Thackeray on first death anniversary

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

A host of high-profile personalities from the world of politics and business on Sunday paid homage to late Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on his first death anniversary at the ShivajiPark grounds in Mumbai.

Will AIFF be able to establish fruitful relations with new FIFA boss Infantino?

Will AIFF be able to establish fruitful relations with new FIFA boss Infantino?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2016

All India Football Federation (AIFF) chief Praful Patel is hopeful of establishing fruitful relations with new FIFA president Gianni Infantino and work towards the development of the game in the country.

Pawar eyes Opposition top slot but Mamata won't allow it

Pawar eyes Opposition top slot but Mamata won't allow it

Rediff.com31 Jan 2018

Banerjee feels that as long as Sonia Gandhi is the leader of the Congress Parliamentary Party, she should be the undisputed leader of a united front of opposition parties, reports R Rajagopalan.

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Iconic footballer, cricketer: Tributes pour in for Chuni Goswami

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

India's footballers and cricketers -- both current and former -- reacted with shock after Goswami's demise. The versatile veteran, a former India football captain as well as a first-class cricketer, was 82.

When Modi, Rahul shook hands!

When Modi, Rahul shook hands!

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Setting aside their bitterness, both within and outside Parliament, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress vice president Rahul Gandhi shook hands at a function to felicitate NCP supremo Sharad Pawar, who turned 75 on Thursday.

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Check out India's ambitious plan to qualify for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Monday said the government is riding on "mainstay" football to make India a sporting powerhouse and announced the formation of five zonal committees to hunt talent across the country.

#SonamKiShaadi: Kangana, Shahid-Mira look GORGEOUS

#SonamKiShaadi: Kangana, Shahid-Mira look GORGEOUS

Rediff.com9 May 2018

Bollywood congratulates the Ahujas!

Not everyone in NCP is happy about support to BJP

Not everyone in NCP is happy about support to BJP

Rediff.com20 Oct 2014

Nationalist Congress Party in Kerala, a component of the Communist Party of India-Marxist-led Left Democratic Front, has conveyed its reservations to the central leadership over the offer of support to the Bharatiya Janata Party to form the government in Maharashtra.

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

India rise to best-ever FIFA rankings in two decades

Rediff.com6 Apr 2017

The Indian football team achieved its best-ever FIFA ranking in over two decades as it jumped to 101 in the latest list released on Thursday.