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Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Govt, airlines issue directives amid congestion at airports

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

The country's largest airline IndiGo and Air India have asked passengers to reach Delhi airport at least 3.5 hours prior to domestic departures.

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Shriram Transport: In a rare instance shareholders oust high-profile board member

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

The issue also underscores the growing scrutiny by investors and voting advisory firms of the performance of board members.

K'taka clamps night curfew for 10 days from Dec 28

K'taka clamps night curfew for 10 days from Dec 28

Rediff.com26 Dec 2021

Amid fresh COVID-19 concerns, Karnataka government on Sunday decided to impose 'night curfew' for 10 days from December 28, between 10 PM and 5 am.

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

What is the controversy over Powar's appointment, Raman's exit

Rediff.com14 May 2021

Raman was removed by Lal and Naik's CAC, which reinstated Ramesh Powar, who was removed from the same post in 2018.

Why Gatlin's coach quit as US relay boss?

Why Gatlin's coach quit as US relay boss?

Rediff.com1 Mar 2016

The coach of sprinter Justin Gatlin has stepped down as the head of the United States relay squads just months out from the Rio Olympics due to a change in USA Track and Field's criteria.

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Foreign Medical Graduates On Tenterhooks

Rediff.com9 Mar 2023

There is confusion around the registration guidelines and the cut-off dates for acquiring the degrees.

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Vinod Rai

We are geared up to fulfil SC-given mandate, says Vinod Rai

Rediff.com1 Jul 2017

Unfazed by the delaying tactics adopted by the members of the Board of Control for Cricket in India at its last SGM, the Supreme Court-appointed Committee of Administrators has strengthened its resolve to implement the mandate given to them by the apex court.

BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Dravid

BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Dravid

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Dravid had defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings. As per Rule 38 (4) of BCCI constitution, no individual can hold more than one post at the same time.

It's not about me or Shastri, it's about the players: Kumble

It's not about me or Shastri, it's about the players: Kumble

Rediff.com29 Jun 2016

Graciously skirting the controversy surrounding the snub Ravi Shastri received during his job interview, the newly-appointed Indian coach Anil Kumble on Wednesday said it's the players who are the most significant part of the system and no one else.

Shastri slams 'disrespectful' Ganguly over interview snub

Shastri slams 'disrespectful' Ganguly over interview snub

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

A disappointed former team director Ravi Shastri on Tuesday hit out at Sourav Ganguly saying he was 'disrespectful' of the candidate he was interviewing and the job of selecting the coach he was entrusted with.

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Here's Ponting's solution for slowing over rates...

Rediff.com7 Aug 2018

Shot clocks and run penalties could be used to speed up over rates in all forms of cricket, according to former Australia captain Ricky Ponting.

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Sebi plans stress tests, liquid holdings for debt MFs

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

This is aimed at improving liquidity in all schemes and would help them to meet sudden redemption pressures, said Sebi chairman Ajay Tyagi.

Shastri is head coach, Zaheer bowling coach, Dravid consultant

Shastri is head coach, Zaheer bowling coach, Dravid consultant

Rediff.com11 Jul 2017

The BCCI on Tuesday named Ravi Shastri as the new chief coach of the Indian cricket team with former fast bowling great Zaheer Khan being appointed the bowling coach for a period of two years.

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

States gear up to tackle Covid spread in villages

Rediff.com13 May 2021

As the COVID wave gradually shifts to rural areas, several states are gearing up to check its spread through self-proclaimed lockdowns by Panchayati Raj institutions, creating a database of migrants and providing free online medical consultation to the sick.

US: First batch of COVID-19 vaccine roll out of Pfizer plant

US: First batch of COVID-19 vaccine roll out of Pfizer plant

Rediff.com14 Dec 2020

The vaccine arrives at a critical moment for the US. Hospitalisations due to COVID-19 hit record highs for the seventh day in a row on Saturday.

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Days after 'traitor' slur, Gehlot-Sachin smoke peace pipe

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

A day after Congress leader Rahul Gandhi said both Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot and his former deputy Sachin Pilot were "assets to the party", the CM on Tuesday suggested that the matter rests there.

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Obama appoints MasterCard CEO Ajay Banga to key administration post

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

Ajay Banga is one of the nine members of the Commission on Enhancing National Cyber Security.

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Jalan panel to RBI: Keep tainted entities away from banking licence race

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

The Jalan panel has recommended to the RBI to keep shady entities out of banking licence race.

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Conflict ruling suggested in the Lodha reforms for BCCI came under criticism from several quarters as they believed it stopped the former cricketers from coming forward to help Indian cricket and cricketers.

Ganguly, ready to once again lead India from the front

Ganguly, ready to once again lead India from the front

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

However, to successfully complete his transition from a big player to a top administrator, Ganguly will need to combat a variety of challenges facing Indian cricket at the moment.

Another Chinese invasion! India's cotton exports in trouble

Another Chinese invasion! India's cotton exports in trouble

Rediff.com3 Mar 2017

Chinese government was expected to start sales from its cotton reserves on March 6.

US authorises Moderna vaccine for emergency use

US authorises Moderna vaccine for emergency use

Rediff.com19 Dec 2020

According to an official statement, the FDA has determined that the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine has met the statutory criteria for issuance of an emergency use authorisation (EUA).

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Lankan Oppn to move no-trust motion against Gotabaya govt

Rediff.com8 Apr 2022

The SJB has begun to collect signatures from MPs for the no-confidence motion, according to media reports.

Land acquisition bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Land acquisition bill to be tabled in Lok Sabha today

Rediff.com8 May 2015

The government seeking to give another push to the controversial measure despite not having the numbers in the Rajya Sabha.

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Cricket Buzz: Kotla to be renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

The renaming will take place on September 12 at a function where a stand at the Kotla will be named after India captain Virat Kohli as announced earlier.

Expert group on new bank licences to hold 1st meeting on Nov 1

Expert group on new bank licences to hold 1st meeting on Nov 1

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Other members of the high-level advisory committee are former RBI Deputy Governor Usha Thorat, former Securities and Exchange Board of India Chairman C B Bhave, and Nachiket M Mor, Director of the Central Board of Directors of RBI, Governor Raghuram Rajan said.

Will seek floor test, MLAs being lured with bigger bribes: Gehlot

Will seek floor test, MLAs being lured with bigger bribes: Gehlot

Rediff.com31 Jul 2020

The chief minister claimed that MLAs have been getting calls after Governor Kalraj Mishra agreed Wednesday night to convene a session from August 14.

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Meet the new team of the 14th Finance Commission

Rediff.com25 Feb 2015

Finance Commission has got new team who are committed to growth initiatives.

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Appointments of Dravid, Zaheer still on hold: CoA

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

'We have taken all the recommendations of the CAC for Ravi Shastri as head coach and we will further discuss with him appointment of other coaches. We have set up a committee and they will speak to them (CAC), communicate with them after talking to Shastri. The support-staff has been decided in consultation with the head coach'

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Meet the men behind Akhilesh's UP election charge

Rediff.com8 Feb 2022

For the first time, Akhilesh is leading the SP almost single-handed into a major election, but he is not the only one running the show Shikha Shalini reports.

Chintan Shivir: Congress announces major organisational reforms

Chintan Shivir: Congress announces major organisational reforms

Rediff.com15 May 2022

The party, the sources said, has also approved 50 per cent representation to SCs, STs, OBCs and minorities at all levels of the organisation, as part of its social engineering efforts to win the confidence of the weaker and oppressed sections of society.

Govt, Oppn to hold 15 hr discussion on farmers' issues

Govt, Oppn to hold 15 hr discussion on farmers' issues

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

This comes after the government and opposition parties said a consensus has been reached to extend the duration of the allotted time on the discussion on a Motion Thanking the President for his Address to the Joint Sitting of Lok Sabha and Rajaya Sabha at the beginning of the Budget Session, from the currently allocated 10 hours to 15 hours.

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Conflict of Interest: COA to approach Apex Court

Rediff.com6 Jul 2019

Keeping the soul of the Lodha reforms in mind -- one person one post -- former Supreme Court judge Jain last month ruled that ex-India batsman Laxman and former captain Ganguly will have to choose one of the multiples roles they are performing at the moment including their commentary stints during the ongoing World Cup.

These Indian-Americans want Trump as next US president

These Indian-Americans want Trump as next US president

Rediff.com28 Jan 2016

'Indian-Americans for Trump 2016' -- which was registered as a political action committee on January 21 with the federal election commission -- aims at garnering support of Indian-Americans to have Donald J Trump become the next president of the United States.

Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Rai

Dravid will be unavailable for India's overseas tours: Rai

Rediff.com22 Jul 2017

Former India captain Rahul Dravid 'will not be available' for the senior Indian team's overseas tours owing to his commitments with the India A and Under-19 sides, the Committee of Administrators (COA) chief Vinod Rai said on Saturday.

Coach appointment will take another couple of months: Ganguly

Coach appointment will take another couple of months: Ganguly

Rediff.com22 May 2016

The Indian team is unlikely to get a new coach anytime soon with the BCCI's Cricket Advisory Committee member Sourav Ganguly today saying it will take another couple of months to find a suitable candidate for the high-profile position. This means the team will be without a full-time coach during its tour of Zimbabwe beginning June 11. "It will happen in the next couple of months. I am not too sure if it happens before the Zimbabwe tour because it is not too far away," said Ganguly, who is on the advisory panel, alongside Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman. Post the short tour of Zimbabwe, India travel to the West Indies for a four-match Test series in July-August. Since Duncan Fletcher's departure, India played under the guidance of team director Ravi Shastri, whose tenure ended with the World T20 in March-April.

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Row over Indira, Rajiv stamps: Congress cries foul, govt defends move

Rediff.com16 Sep 2015

A controversy has erupted over the decision to discontinue postage stamps of Indira Gandhi and Rajiv Gandhi with the government saying only one family can not get this honour, even as the Congress termed the move as "insult to the history" and demanded an apology.

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Kohli didn't influence Shastri's selection, says Kapil

Rediff.com16 Aug 2019

'We didn't ask anyone for their views, because there was no scope for it'

UPSC row: Parliamentary proceedings disrupted again

UPSC row: Parliamentary proceedings disrupted again

Rediff.com5 Aug 2014

The ongoing row over the UPSC issue saw disruption of Parliamentary proceedings on Tuesday as opposition parties demanded a statement from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and a joint parliamentary committee to look into the matter besides a discussion on it.

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Conflict of Interest: Laxman lashes out at CoA

Rediff.com29 Apr 2019

Laxman said the COA has been using the CAC only for selection of senior national coaches despite promising a broader role earlier.