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BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all likelihood, former pacer Salil Ankola would be the one on his way out as West Zone is already represented by chairman Ajit Agarkar.

Maha Kumbh: Cleric fears mass conversions of Muslims

Maha Kumbh: Cleric fears mass conversions of Muslims

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Ahead of the Maha Kumbh, a senior cleric has written to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressing fears that mass conversions of Muslims will take place during the event, while other community leaders have flagged the alleged demand raised by some Hindu seers' body to keep Muslims out of the mega gathering.

Amol Palekar hits out at NGMA after being interrupted at event

Amol Palekar hits out at NGMA after being interrupted at event

Rediff.com10 Feb 2019

Palekar was repeatedly interrupted during his speech by some NGMA members.

Oppn boycotts Lok Sabha proceedings against Adhir's suspension

Oppn boycotts Lok Sabha proceedings against Adhir's suspension

Rediff.com11 Aug 2023

Opposition parties of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) boycotted Lok Sabha proceedings on Friday to protest the suspension of Congress leader Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury from the House.

Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!

Law To Govern AI Coming Soon!

Rediff.com29 Apr 2024

'The focus of the legislation will be to minimise user harm and increase the accountability of platforms, while also promoting innovation.'

Sampark Kranti Exp crew suspended for speeding over 20 kmph

Sampark Kranti Exp crew suspended for speeding over 20 kmph

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

This is the third reported incident in the past two months in the Agra Division in which the crew of an express train violated the speed restriction.

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

No place for letter writers in new Congress panels

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

Those who denounced the letter writers in the "Group of 23" like Nirmal Khatri and Naseeb Pathan have interestingly found places in the panels announced by Gandhi on Sunday evening.

Amid Maha drama, uncertainties remain over cabinet expansion

Amid Maha drama, uncertainties remain over cabinet expansion

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Sources in the BJP said the expansion of the cabinet was unlikely before the session though the allocation of portfolios to the NCP ministers might happen in the coming days.

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Pink-ball Test: Windies pacemen rock Australia's batting

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

New opener Steve Smith, thrust into the role after David Warner's retirement, fell to Roach for six in the first over of Australia's innings when a seaming delivery was adjudged lbw on review.

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Inclusion of cricket in the 2024 Olympics, Australian players pay dispute and the concept of four-day Test will be discussed among other things in the two-day meeting.

West Asian conflict ends Mohun Bagan's AFC Champions League campaign

West Asian conflict ends Mohun Bagan's AFC Champions League campaign

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

It was learnt that 35 registered players, including seven foreigners, wrote to the club that they didn't wish to go to Iran.

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

BCCI to lock in broadcast deal by August-end before series against Australia; Afghanistan ODIs moved to January

Is there any bomb in my bag, asks flyer at Kochi airport; arrested

Is there any bomb in my bag, asks flyer at Kochi airport; arrested

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

The Cochin International Airport Limited (CIAL) on Sunday said Manoj Kumar, 42, who was scheduled to fly from Cochin to Mumbai by an Air India flight on Sunday morning made an 'alarming' comment to a Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) officer at the x-ray baggage inspection counter.

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

No Head Coach till SL series; Hardik likely to succeed Rohit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'...VVS Laxman is going to Zimbabwe but new coach will join from Sri Lanka series'

MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

MPs decide to forgo food subsidy at Parliament canteen

Rediff.com5 Dec 2019

The decision was taken after a suggestion from Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Companies finding innovative ways to rotate independent directors

Companies finding innovative ways to rotate independent directors

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Following the end of the grandfathering period given to India Inc to replace their independent directors who had already served for 10 years, certain companies have come up with unique ways to replace the old guard.

Winter session shouldn't clash with Christmas: Adhir Chowdhury

Winter session shouldn't clash with Christmas: Adhir Chowdhury

Rediff.com6 Dec 2022

'If they (Congress) want a holiday (in Parliament) on December 26, it can be put forth before the business advisory committee and we will then need to extend the session by a day'

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Uniform Civil Code bill tabled in Utt'khand assembly amid Jai Shri Ram chants

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

Several Bharatiya Janata Party-ruled states in the country, including Gujarat and Assam, have expressed their keenness to follow the Uttarakhand UCC as a model.

Social stock exchange sees its first listing

Social stock exchange sees its first listing

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

Social stock exchange (SSE) saw its first listing on Wednesday, with SGBS Unnati Foundation becoming the first entity to take this route to avail financing. The foundation - engaged in vocational training of youth - raised Rs 1.8 crore from four investors. These include brokerage firm Zerodha and National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard).

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Manipur violence set to rock Parliament's Monsoon Session

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

The situation in Manipur and the Delhi services ordinance are set to dominate the Monsoon session of Parliament beginning Thursday with the Opposition gearing up to raise these issues to corner the government.

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

Ranji legend Amol Muzumdar is coach of Indian women's team

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'This is a huge responsibility and I look forward to working closely with talented players and providing them with the right preparation and guidance to excel.'

Questions should be crisp: When Naidu schooled Rajya Sabha members

Questions should be crisp: When Naidu schooled Rajya Sabha members

Rediff.com20 Dec 2017

He said members have raised it in the business advisory committee that only a few questions are taken up during the Question Hour and some suggestions were made.

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Niti Aayog vice chairman Rajiv Kumar steps down

Rediff.com22 Apr 2022

The government on Friday appointed Suman K Bery as the vice chairman of Niti Aayog, following the sudden resignation of Rajiv Kumar.

Rahul may face axe; Hardik set to lead India in T20s

Rahul may face axe; Hardik set to lead India in T20s

Rediff.com24 Dec 2022

'Hardik will lead the side. As far as KL Rahul is concerned, his T20I days seem to be numbered'

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Khoda hurt at not being given chance to defend himself

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

5 held so far for attack on foreign students of Guj University over namaaz

Rediff.com18 Mar 2024

The university has also directed security agencies to deploy ex-Army personnel to strengthen the security of its hostel blocks, the official said.

Conflict complaint against Kapil Dev shot down

Conflict complaint against Kapil Dev shot down

Rediff.com16 Feb 2020

Jain had earlier rendered the complaint infructuous against Shantha Rangaswamy and Anshuman Gaekwad in December after they also stepped down from their multiple posts.

Covid surge: K'taka makes face masks mandatory in indoor locations

Covid surge: K'taka makes face masks mandatory in indoor locations

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government also decided to make face masks mandatory in closed spaces and airconditioned rooms.

US holds rare meet on Indo-US economic ties

US holds rare meet on Indo-US economic ties

Rediff.com21 Jul 2009

The Advisory Committee on International Economic Policy meets four times a year. It is possibly for the first time that the committee held a discussion on India-US economic relationship.

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Kalakshetra sets up panel headed by retired HC judge to probe sexual abuse charges

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

The Kalakshetra Foundation on Tuesday said it had constituted a committee of inquiry led by a retired judge to investigate the sexual harassment allegations made by students against an assistant professor of dance and three repertory artists. The teacher has been suspended and the services of the repertory artists have been "dispensed with" pending inquiry.

HI congratulates Sreejesh for re-election to FIH Athletes Committee

HI congratulates Sreejesh for re-election to FIH Athletes Committee

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Sreejesh was re-elected as a member of the FIH Athletes' Committee during the virtual meeting of Executive Board.

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

New selectors: CAC may interview candidates on Dec 29

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Chetan and his colleague Harvinder were in Delhi to watch the home team's match against Tamil Nadu, while Sunil Joshi is in Hyderabad watching the game between Assam and Hyderabad.

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Imposters posing as Sachin, Dhoni apply for BCCI job

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

On a serious note, the Cricket Advisory Committee is expected to shortlist 10 names for the high-profile positions.

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

New Head Coach Gambhir 'honoured to serve tricolour'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'I have always taken pride while donning the Indian jersey during my playing days and it is going to be no different when I take up this new role.'

How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students

How New Visa Rules Will Affect Students

Rediff.com1 Aug 2024

As the number of students seeking higher education abroad continues to rise, several countries are implementing new rules. Gaurav Batra, CEO and founder of Infinite Group highlights how these changes will impact Indians who are planning to study abroad.

Centre bans 156 drugs used for fever, pain, allergies

Centre bans 156 drugs used for fever, pain, allergies

Rediff.com22 Aug 2024

FDC drugs are those which contain a combination of two or more active pharmaceutical ingredients in a fixed ratio and are also referred to as 'cocktail' drugs.

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Big bonanza for BCCI's office bearers

Rediff.com10 Apr 2023

An office bearer of the all-powerful BCCI will now be paid a daily allowance of US$ 1000 on foreign tours and will fly first-class.

Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach: Shah

Every state will appoint strength and conditioning coach: Shah

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Keeping in mind the recent spate of injuries among Indian cricketers, the BCCI has decided to ask its state units to appoint their own strength and conditioning coaches.

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's crucial Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on Friday over the presence of Narayanswami Srinivasan, prompting president Jagmohan Dalmiya to adjourn it sine die over lack of legal clarity on the sidelined former chief's status.