News for '-select-committee'

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

'If IPL doesn't happen, then Dhoni's comeback chances look dim'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

Former India opener Gautam Gambhir says if the Indian Premier League this year, it will be difficult for former captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni to make a comeback to the Indian team. Dhoni last played for India in the ICC ODI World Cup semi-final against New Zealand in July last year.

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

PM-led panel to decide on Verma's fate; CJI nominates Justice Sikri

Rediff.com9 Jan 2019

Since the CJI was a part of the bench and author of the Tuesday's verdict which reinstated Verma as the CBI Director, he opted himself out of the panel's meeting which was ordered to be convened within a week.

Mayank Agarwal likely to replace injured Dhawan in ODIs vs West Indies

Mayank Agarwal likely to replace injured Dhawan in ODIs vs West Indies

Rediff.com10 Dec 2019

Shikhar Dhawan failed to recover from his knee injury. The team management is keen on Mayank translating his stupendous Test performance into the ODI arena

Volcano building in J-K, celebrating Pak win meant to provoke BJP: Farooq

Volcano building in J-K, celebrating Pak win meant to provoke BJP: Farooq

Rediff.com26 Oct 2021

"They (those who celebrated the win) don't have anything to do with them (Pakistanis)... It was done to provoke the BJP. They were children and young boys and this should serve as an eye-opener for the BJP," Abdullah said at a public meeting in Surankote in Poonch district.

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

SL's 2011 WC final fixing probe: Sangakkara grilled for over 10 hours

Rediff.com2 Jul 2020

An investigation was started into the 2011 World Cup final by the Sri Lankan Ministry of Sports, following former Minister of Sports Mahindananda Aluthgamage's allegations that the April 2, 2011 final was fixed even though no substantial proof has been furnished to corroborate the charge.

Suryakumar, Shaw to join Indian team in UK

Suryakumar, Shaw to join Indian team in UK

Rediff.com26 Jul 2021

Both Avesh and Washington sustained their injuries while turning up for County XI in the first-class warm-up game against their own side. This was done after multiple players in the home team were ruled out either due to injury or because of COVID-19 isolation.

India's throwdown specialist Raghu tests positive for COVID-19

India's throwdown specialist Raghu tests positive for COVID-19

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Team India's throwdown specialist D Raghavendra has skipped travelling to the UAE with the rest of the support staff as he has tested positive for COVID-19.

Dubai to host IPL final on November 10

Dubai to host IPL final on November 10

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Women's T20 Challenge to be played in Sharjah.

Govt bows in Rajya Sabha, ready to send mines bill to select panel

Govt bows in Rajya Sabha, ready to send mines bill to select panel

Rediff.com11 Mar 2015

Faced with the prospect of yet another embarrassment in Rajya Sabha, Government on Tuesday night bowed to the opposition demand for sending the Mines and Minerals bill to a Select Committee after hours of battle of wits between rival sides.

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik, Shankar in TN probables

Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Karthik, Shankar in TN probables

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

The BCCI had to postpone the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy to January 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rohit's Return Won't Reverse Losing Streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2022

Slowly but surely, the game of cricket is changing character. Just that we are unwilling to see the writing on the wall, observes Indrajit GuptaWhy does Indian cricket find itself on a slippery slope?, Indrajit Gupta asks.

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Hima named in World C'ships team as relay runner

Rediff.com9 Sep 2019

World Athletics Championships to be held in Doha from September 27.

Dhoni left out; Hardik back in squad for T20 series against South Africa

Dhoni left out; Hardik back in squad for T20 series against South Africa

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Selection committee looking to continue building towards World T20 in Australia in October 2020.

Gehlot plans assembly session to discuss farm laws

Gehlot plans assembly session to discuss farm laws

Rediff.com10 Oct 2020

"We would like to hold a discussion on the farm bills in the assembly and see what rights the state has. "We are examining possibilities. Soon, people will come to know what benefit the government can provide," Gehlot said.

Watch live! All the action from Parliament

Watch live! All the action from Parliament

Rediff.com25 Jul 2019

Watch all the debates and discussions in Parliament.

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

West Indies Tests: Ishant, Ashwin to undergo fitness test on September 29

Rediff.com26 Sep 2018

In case Ravichandran Ashwin is ruled out, the Indian team management's preferred choice is Yuzvendra Chahal.

Amit, Vikas nominated for Khel Ratna

Amit, Vikas nominated for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com1 Jun 2020

For the Dronacharya awards, the BFI has finalised the names of national women's coach Mohammed Ali Qamar and assistant coach Chhote Lal Yadav.

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Ankita, Prajnesh nominated for Arjuna

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

Ankita is now country's best-ranked singles (182) and doubles (95) player and is set to make her Olympic debut at the Tokyo Games next month.

With RS nod, Parliament passes bill favouring L-G over CM

With RS nod, Parliament passes bill favouring L-G over CM

Rediff.com24 Mar 2021

The Rajya Sabha on Wednesday approved the bill giving primacy to Delhi's Lieutenant Governor (L-G) over the elected government after high drama in the House that saw uproar by the opposition and a walkout by MPs of parties like the BJD, SP, Congress and the YSRC.

RS okays 74% FDI in insurance; majority of directors to be Indians, says FM

RS okays 74% FDI in insurance; majority of directors to be Indians, says FM

Rediff.com18 Mar 2021

The Rajya Sabha on Thursday approved a bill to raise the foreign investment limit in the insurance sector to 74 per cent, with Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman saying while control will go to foreign companies, the majority of directors and key management persons will be resident Indians who will be covered by law of the land.

Smith passes concussion test, available to play second ODI

Smith passes concussion test, available to play second ODI

Rediff.com12 Sep 2020

Steve Smith is understood to have subsequently undergone a concussion test and was omitted from the first ODI side 'as a precautionary measure'.

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Dhoni pulls out of Windies tour, takes two-month break

Rediff.com20 Jul 2019

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni made himself "unavailable" for the tour of West Indies but ruled out immediate retirement a day before the selectors meet in Mumbai to pick the squads for the upcoming away series.

Which IPL players made Australia tour?

Which IPL players made Australia tour?

Rediff.com29 Oct 2020

The Indian team for Australia classified by IPL franchise.

Govinda named chairman of Hockey India selectors

Govinda named chairman of Hockey India selectors

Rediff.com31 May 2013

Olympian B P Govinda was named chairman of Hockey India's nine-member selection committee on Friday.

'Everyone requested Virat to continue for sake of Indian cricket'

'Everyone requested Virat to continue for sake of Indian cricket'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2022

'Everyone present in that meeting had told him that he should think hard about his decision (to quit T20 captaincy)'

WI pace legend Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of England tour

WI pace legend Roberts slams Hetmyer for pulling out of England tour

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

West Indies pace legend Andy Roberts slammed batsman Shimron Hetmyer for opting out of the England tour because of health concerns amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Along with senior pro Darren Bravo, Hetmyer pulled out of the tour of UK and forced the Roger Harper-led selection committee to make some last-minute changes.

Sachin, Laxman set to return to Cricket Advisory Committee

Sachin, Laxman set to return to Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

According to a top BCCI official, Tendulkar and Laxman who both had resigned in July will resume their roles in the CAC.

Congress protests as RS panels submit reports on coal, mines bills

Congress protests as RS panels submit reports on coal, mines bills

Rediff.com18 Mar 2015

Select committees on Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill and Coal Mines Bill recommended their approval without any change

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie, Myneni to replace him

Davis Cup: Sumit Nagal pulls out of Davis Cup tie, Myneni to replace him

Rediff.com29 Aug 2021

Indian tennis player Sumit Nagal has withdrawn from the country's upcoming away Davis Cup tie against Finland citing a hip injury and has been replaced by Saketh Myneni in the five-man squad for the indoor contest on September 18-19.

Ministry issues norms for awarding Khel Ratna, Dronacharya

Ministry issues norms for awarding Khel Ratna, Dronacharya

Rediff.com3 Feb 2014

With an aim to avoid controversy on giving away sports awards, the government decided to grant 90 per cent weightage to medal winners of Olympics, Asian and Commonwealth Games and World Cup/World Championships held once in four years for Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Dronacharya and Dhyan Chand awards.

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Bopanna pulls out of Pakistan Davis Cup tie

Rediff.com18 Nov 2019

Senior player Rohan Bopanna pulled out of India's upcoming tie against Pakistan due to a shoulder injury, paving the way for Jeevan Nedunchezhiyan's inclusion in the playing squad.

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

US will balance geostrategic concerns in India's S-400 deal: Biden nominee

Rediff.com13 Jan 2022

The United States has made it clear to India that it is "discouraging" it from proceeding with its acquisition of S-400 missile defence systems from Russia but Washington will have to weigh "important geostrategic considerations" while taking a decision on growing calls for a presidential CAATSA waiver to New Delhi, President Joe Biden's nominee for Coordinator for Sanctions Policy has told lawmakers.

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Vengsarkar is lying, says former BCCI chief Srinivasan

Rediff.com9 Mar 2018

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India president Narayanswami Srinivasan on Friday rejected Dilip Vengsarkar's claims that he was responsible for the ex-India captain's removal as chairman of selectors, calling the charge 'completely false, motivated and without any basis'.

Will Shubman bat in middle-order in NZ Tests?

Will Shubman bat in middle-order in NZ Tests?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

It is learnt that Shubman has been told that he would bat in the middle-order in the first Test against New Zealand in Kanpur, where Ajinkya Rahane will lead the team in the absence of Virat Kohli, who is on a break.

Omar and Mufti in Twitter spat over triple talaq bill

Omar and Mufti in Twitter spat over triple talaq bill

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah engaged in a war of words on Twitter after the passage of the triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha, with the latter stating that PDP leaders abstaining from voting "helped the government with the numbers needed to pass the bill."

Are selectors against sending Shaw, Padikkal to England?

Are selectors against sending Shaw, Padikkal to England?

Rediff.com5 Jul 2021

The Indian team management in England wants young openers Prithvi Shaw and Devdutt Padikkal to join the side but questions are being raised about whether chairman of selectors Chetan Sharma is on the same page as the think-tank.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Indian-American named Chief of Staff to Acting US Defence Secretary

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

The new appointment from the Pentagon comes a day after Trump fired Defence Secretary Mark Esper and designated the National Counter Terrorism Center Director, Chris Miller, as the Acting Secretary of Defence.

PIX: Virat, the eternal light in Anushka's life

PIX: Virat, the eternal light in Anushka's life

Rediff.com1 Nov 2019

Anushka Sharma shared a few lovely dovey pictures with her husband and India cricket captain Virat Kohli on social media.