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Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Director general, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Arun Kumar has asked general managers of zonal railways to keep vigil to contain the impact of the nationwide strike called by farmer groups against the three agri laws.

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

IPL: KKR face tough opening test vs Sunrisers

Rediff.com11 Apr 2021

Former champions Kolkata Knight Riders will look to strike a perfect balance under the astute leadership of Eoin Morgan when they open their IPL campaign against a consistent Sunrisers Hyderabad in Chennai on Sunday.

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The middle-order continues to remain a concern for CSK with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself not being at his best.

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Report Card: 10/10 for Ashwin, Pant

Rediff.com8 Mar 2021

India stormed back in some style, after being surprised in the first game in Chennai, to thrash England in the next three and score an emphatic 3-1 triumph in the just-concluded Test series. A look at how the Indian players fared in the England series.

Pandya to lead India 'A' in warm-up game vs Australia

Pandya to lead India 'A' in warm-up game vs Australia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The team comprises of a lot of promising youngsters who have performed in the Ranji Trophy this season including top-scorer Priyank Panchal of Gujarat and Services batsman G Rahul Singh.

Chidambaram spends night in CBI HQ he inaugurated in 2011

Chidambaram spends night in CBI HQ he inaugurated in 2011

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The Congress leader, who served as Union home minister during November 2008 to July 2012 in the United Progressive Alliance government, was one of the key guests at the inauguration event of CBI headquarters, held on June 30, 2011, in the presence of then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year

'Truth triumphs': BJP leaders welcome Babri verdict

'Truth triumphs': BJP leaders welcome Babri verdict

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

All 32 accused in the 28-year-old Babri demolition case, including BJP's founder-members LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, have been acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow.

PM continues turban tradition for I-Day

PM continues turban tradition for I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Safa has been a highlight of the PM's sartorial choices at Independence Day and Republic Day events.

SC order against our wish, but acceptable to all: MoS agriculture

SC order against our wish, but acceptable to all: MoS agriculture

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

Minister of State for Agriculture Kailash Choudhary also said the government is always ready for talks but it is up to farmer unions to decide whether they want to go ahead with the scheduled ninth round of talks on January 15.

PM takes aim at Manmohan on chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

PM takes aim at Manmohan on chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Singh had said the slogan of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' was being misused to construct a "militant and purely emotional" idea of India that excludes millions of residents and citizens.

Saha set for return as Pujara to lead RoI in Irani Cup

Saha set for return as Pujara to lead RoI in Irani Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

A fit again Wriddhiman Saha was named in the Rest of India squad that will take on first-time Ranji Trophy champions in the Irani Cup to be held in Mumbai from January 20-24.

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Vijay Hazare: Sreesanth leads Kerala to win with first five-wicket haul

Rediff.com22 Feb 2021

Sreesanth, who was not shortlisted in IPL 2021 auction's final list, returned figures of five for 65 in his first List A game in more than eight years.

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

KL Rahul and Co would like forget the unsavoury incident and focus on the task ahead.

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Ranji round-up: Ton-up Dubey steers MP to 218/2 vs Kerala

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

A round-up of all the Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

IPL 2020: Meet Royal Challengers Bangalore

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

A look at Royal Challengers Bangalore's IPL record over the years.

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in Chennai Test

Captain Kohli on what went wrong for India in Chennai Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2021

The body language and intensity were not up to the mark, said a disappointed India skipper Virat Kohli, counting the many errors his team committed in the massive 227-run loss to a "more professional and consistent" England in the opening Test in Chennai.

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Ranji round-up: Lalit Yadav's ton hoists Delhi vs TN

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

A summary of Day 2 action in the Ranji Trophy matches, played at various venues across the country.

India 'A' scrape past New Zealand 'A' to win series 3-0

India 'A' scrape past New Zealand 'A' to win series 3-0

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Chasing a paltry 174, India A were 90 for six at one stage before Shardul (40 off 32 balls) and then Karn (38 no, 49 balls) guided the team to victory in just over 32 overs.

Mumbai Indians stand between SRH and play-off spot

Mumbai Indians stand between SRH and play-off spot

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

A win against Mumbai Indians should be enough to send Sunrisers into the final-four.

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Trump, Pompeo mourn death of Pranab Mukherjee

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

Pompeo said that the United States was deeply saddened to learn about the passing of Mukherjee.

Iyer to lead BP XI, Rahul included in squad for warm-ups vs NZ

Iyer to lead BP XI, Rahul included in squad for warm-ups vs NZ

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

In addition to the Karnataka batsman, leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who has been in great form for India A against the Black caps A side, was called as a replacement for injured Rajasthan youngster Rahul Chahar.

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Police and Lahore Development Authority officials were busy in removing encroachments outside the Arfa Karim Tower, located near the CM's Model Town residence, when a powerful blast took place.

Can Virat and RCB win IPL 2021?

Can Virat and RCB win IPL 2021?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2021

Kohli, the IPL's highest scorer with 5,878 runs, is set to open the innings to give his team the early momentum.

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates as it ends Sarkar's Raj

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates as it ends Sarkar's Raj

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

BJP celebrates saffron Holi after the poll results showed a historic win for the party in Tripura and Nagaland.

IPL: Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth against SRH

IPL: Delhi Capitals aim to seal play-off berth against SRH

Rediff.com26 Oct 2020

Having suffered back-to-back defeats against Kolkata Knight Riders and Kings XI Punjab, Delhi Capitals will aim to get back to winning ways against Sunrisers Hyderabad.

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Embattled CSK face uphill task against rampaging RCB

Rediff.com24 Oct 2020

After eight defeats in 11 outings, Chennai Super Kings will look to give their forgettable campaign a semblance of respectability when they take on in-form Royal Challengers Bangalore in the Indian Premier League in Dubai on Sunday.

Complaint against Mamata Banerjee for her 'civil war' remark on NRC

Complaint against Mamata Banerjee for her 'civil war' remark on NRC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The police are yet to file an FIR.

Boosted by Ferguson's entry, KKR look to make amends vs RCB

Boosted by Ferguson's entry, KKR look to make amends vs RCB

Rediff.com20 Oct 2020

Lockie Ferguson's inclusion gave the much-needed impetus to the side, but KKR are still struggling with their star all-rounder Andre Russell who capped yet another flop show with the bat.

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

India captured four wickets to reduce South Africa 'A' to 179 for 9, who go into day four with a paltry lead of 40 runs in the second innings.

Halwa ceremony launches Budget process

Halwa ceremony launches Budget process

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A large number of officials and support staff, who are directly associated with the Budget making and printing process, are now required to stay in the ministry and remain cut off from their families till the presentation of the Budget in the Lok Sabha.

Can new captain Morgan get KKR back to winning ways?

Can new captain Morgan get KKR back to winning ways?

Rediff.com17 Oct 2020

A new captain in the saddle, Kolkata Knight Riders would look to sort out their batting woes and strive for consistency when they face Sunrisers Hyderabad in an intriguing mid-table Indian Premier League clash, in Abu Dhabi, on Sunday.

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

'Our healthcare system has collapsed'

Rediff.com19 May 2021

'Both the Centre and the states cannot say that they have been taking good care of public health.'

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Hazare Trophy: Gaikwad, Venkatesh, Taide hit hundreds

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

A summary of Thursday's matches in the Vijay Hazare Trophy limited-overs' tournament.

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Ranji Roundup: Mumbai in control; Karnataka on top

Rediff.com5 Mar 2022

A round-up of Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

KKR fret over Russell injury as they take on a resurgent RCB

Rediff.com11 Oct 2020

For KKR, the biggest cause of concern will be the availability of big-hitter Andre Russell, who hurt his knee when he dived into the advertisement boards after missing a catch on Saturday.

Tractor-trolleys, farm equipment turn into shelters for protesting farmers

Tractor-trolleys, farm equipment turn into shelters for protesting farmers

Rediff.com30 Nov 2020

Most of the farmers have brought at least two trolleys with each tractor with one of them carrying ration and other essentials and the other being used to accommodate the protesters.

Meet the next Benazir

Meet the next Benazir

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.