News for 'Action Council'

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Covid: Parl panel stresses swift strategy evolution for next-gen vaccines

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

The ICMR-National Institute of Virology has been regularly undertaking studies to understand the protective efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines against emerging variants.

ICC clears Lawson's action

ICC clears Lawson's action

Rediff.com23 Sep 2005

A laboratory analysis of the West Indies fast bowler's action showed his elbow flexation was less than the maximum 15 percent allowed.

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

HC says govt has power to delete articles on RAW ops, rejects plea

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The bench added it was the petitioner who was putting the identity of intelligence officials at risk of getting exposed by discussing the issue in the court.

ICC clears Harbhajan's action

ICC clears Harbhajan's action

Rediff.com18 Feb 2005

The off-spinner, who underwent biomechanical analysis at the University of Western Australia, has been cleared to play.

Ahmed, Malik's actions reported

Ahmed, Malik's actions reported

Rediff.com17 Nov 2005

Pakistan's Shabbir Ahmed and Shoaib Malik were pulled up for suspect bowling actions after the first Test against England.

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Khawaja slams ICC again; denied 'dove of peace' on bat

Rediff.com26 Dec 2023

Khawaja accuses ICC of double standards over Gaza support

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

When Will Kejriwal Government Fall?

Rediff.com11 Apr 2024

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal? Maybe we will get the answer after May 25, notes Aditi Phadnis.

TN governor puts minister Balaji's sacking in abeyance; to consult AG

TN governor puts minister Balaji's sacking in abeyance; to consult AG

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dismissed minister V Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers days after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a cash-for-jobs scam, a move that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the government would challenge legally.

Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

Firecrackers banned in Delhi for 3rd consecutive yr

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Delhi government has been following the practice of banning all kinds of firecrackers for the last three years.

Naidu: Sacrilege of House is democratic but action is not?

Naidu: Sacrilege of House is democratic but action is not?

Rediff.com2 Dec 2021

The Rajya Sabha chairman said this was not the first time that such a suspension has happened. Starting in 1962 till 2010, members were suspended on 11 occasions in furtherance to motions moved by the governments of the day.

Cricket Buzz: Zimbabwe's Utseya reported for suspect action

Cricket Buzz: Zimbabwe's Utseya reported for suspect action

Rediff.com22 Aug 2014

Zimbabwe all-rounder Prosper Utseya has been reported for an illegal bowling action, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Friday.

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

'Not very hopeful': UN chief on peace between Ukraine-Russia

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

"The responsibilities of member states must be assumed by member states and let's not make the UN the scapegoat of the failures or of the negative actions that are committed by member states," he said.

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

At UN, India, 152 nations vote for immediate ceasefire in Gaza

Rediff.com13 Dec 2023

The resolution, sponsored among others by Algeria, Bahrain, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates and Palestine, demanded an immediate humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza and reiterated its demand that all parties comply with their obligations under international law, "notably with regard to the protection of civilians."

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Kavitha brought to Delhi after dramatic arrest in excise policy case

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

The Enforcement Directorate on Friday arrested Bharat Rashtra Samiti leader K Kavitha after an hours-long raid at her premises in Hyderabad and brought her to Delhi for questioning in a money laundering case linked to the now-scrapped Delhi excise policy, agency sources said.

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Are Plug-In Hybrid Cars The Future?

Rediff.com15 May 2024

Plug-in hybrids have two engines and the electric part has a much larger battery than in the regular hybrids. Car companies, led by the Japanese, are pushing the Indian government to look at hybrids in the interim if it wants to reduce carbon emission.

Hafeez denies reports of bowling with 'illegal action'

Hafeez denies reports of bowling with 'illegal action'

Rediff.com13 Sep 2015

Pakistan all-rounder Mohammad Hafeez has denied the reports of him bowling with un-remedied bowling action in the National T20 Cup.

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Why Salman Butt's role with PCB was short-lived...

Rediff.com3 Dec 2023

Chief Selector Wahab Riaz held a press conference to formally announce the immediate withdrawal of Butt's name from the consultancy panel.

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Lanka parties to meet again after talks on Tamil rights ends in discord

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The all-party meeting aimed at reconciliation and conferring full powers to Sri Lanka's provincial councils will be reconvened in a month after initial deliberations on Wednesday failed to yield any agreements, party officials said on Thursday.

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

'Protesting wrestlers past prime, stalling juniors'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Sanjay Singh claimed that the veteran wrestlers who have been protesting do not want junior wrestlers to progress

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Spot-fixer Salman Butt in PCB's national selection panel

Rediff.com1 Dec 2023

Butt was suspended for five years for his role in spot-fixing during the Pakistan and England Test match in August, 2010.

No lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work: SC

No lawyer can go on strike or abstain from court work: SC

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

A bench headed by Justices MR Shah and Ahsanuddin Amanullah said that a separate grievance redressal committees be constituted at district court level to provide a forum, where lawyers could seek redressal of their genuine grievances related to procedural changes in filing or listing of cases or misbehavior of member of lower judiciary.

PCB wants Malik's action cleared

PCB wants Malik's action cleared

Rediff.com3 Feb 2005

Pakistan has asked the ICC to clear the bowling action of all rounder Shoaib Malik on medical grounds.

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

UNHCHR action on CAA is illegal, violates UN norms

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

Interestingly, India had objected to the establishment of a UNHCHR when it was proposed by the US at the Vienna Conference on Human Rights in July 1993 and the whole proposal was remitted to the General Assembly in New York because India and others said that the whole issue should be examined in detail, says Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who had led the Indian delegation for negotiating the terms of the HCHR.

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Forty MLAs from violence-hit Manipur have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the state requires complete disarmament to foster an environment of peace and security.

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Sri Lanka paceman Eranga reported for suspect action

Rediff.com31 May 2016

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported for a suspect action during the second Test defeat against England in Durham, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said on Tuesday.

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav fighting for political survival

Sharad Pawar, Uddhav fighting for political survival

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

As the campaign for the Lok Sabha elections gathers momentum, Sharad Pawar and Uddhav Thackeray, the leaders of two prominent regional parties in Maharashtra, are fighting a battle for political survival.

Windies spinner Narine reported again for suspect action

Windies spinner Narine reported again for suspect action

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

West Indies off-spinner Sunil Narine has been reported for a suspect bowling action during Saturday's third and final one-dayer against Sri Lanka, the International Cricket Council (ICC) said.

Refrain from such actions: MEA to China on UNSC move

Refrain from such actions: MEA to China on UNSC move

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

India slammed China for helping Pakistan in trying to raise the Kashmir issue at the UNSC, saying Beijing should seriously reflect on the global consensus. The latest attempt failed as other countries of the 15-member council felt Kashmir is a bilateral matter between India and Pakistan.

Lawson reported over action

Lawson reported over action

Rediff.com13 May 2003

The West Indies fast bowler will be working with specialists appointed by his board for the next six weeks.

Should Judges Still Be Called 'Lords'?

Should Judges Still Be Called 'Lords'?

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

'Lawyers don't know if a particular judge would like being addressed as 'Sir', and thus the colonial terms are 'safe' to use.'

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

US strikes 2 sites 'used by Iranian troops' in Syria

Rediff.com27 Oct 2023

The United States military forces on Thursday (US local time) conducted self-defence strikes on two facilities in eastern Syria used by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and affiliated groups.

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Using An App For A Loan? Read This First

Rediff.com7 Mar 2024

Borrowing from a fraudulent loan app subjects the borrower to a variety of risks.

Bowling action of Sunil Narine found to be legal

Bowling action of Sunil Narine found to be legal

Rediff.com8 Apr 2016

The International Cricket Council confirmed on Friday that following remedial work and retest, the bowling action of the West Indies' Sunil Narine has been found to be legal, and the off-spinner can now resume bowling in both international cricket and domestic cricket events worldwide.

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Maratha quota: Curfew in Beed as protests turn violent

Rediff.com31 Oct 2023

A group of Maratha reservation activists torched the first floor of the Majalgaon Municipal Council building and vandalised it in Maharashtra's Beed district, soon after setting on fire the residence of local NCP MLA Prakash Solanke on Monday, the police said.

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Has Joe Biden Lost Interest In India?

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Had it not been for the slow but sure emergence of China as a threat to the western order, would India have been accepted as a near-equal partner by individual western nations, jointly and severally, questions N Sathiya Moorthy.

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rohit captain as six Indians in ICC's World Cup team of tournament

Rediff.com20 Nov 2023

All-rounder Glenn Maxwell and spinner Adam Zampa were also selected in the line-up after helping Australia win a record-extending sixth title with Sunday's six-wicket victory.

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Amid war in Gaza, US man kills 6-yr-old Palestinian boy

Rediff.com16 Oct 2023

A Chicago-based man, Joseph M Czuba, aged 71, has been arrested and charged with murder and hate crimes after allegedly stabbing and killing a 6-year-old boy and seriously wounding his mother.

Shabbir's action cleared after tests

Shabbir's action cleared after tests

Rediff.com28 Nov 2006

Banned Pakistan paceman Shabbir Ahmed had his bowling action cleared by biomechanics experts in Australia.

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

India slams China for saving 26/11 terrorist Sajid Mir from UN blacklist

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

India has hit out at China for blocking a move to designate Pakistan-based LeT leader Sajid Mir as a "global terrorist" by the UN, saying it shows a lack of genuine political will to fight the scourge of terrorism.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'