News for 'Agartala'

India Under-19 win first one-dayer

India Under-19 win first one-dayer

Rediff.com8 Feb 2005

They beat the England Under-19 by 46 runs.

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

At least a cycle for every Indian. Hero offers a 2k model

Rediff.com15 Jun 2018

The wheels turn for bicycles, as manufacturers go back to the basics. After motorised two-wheelers overtook cycle sales in the country, manufacturers are focusing on commuter segment again and reviving entry-level cycles.

Three centuries in Haryana second innings

Three centuries in Haryana second innings

Rediff.com19 Nov 2004

Chetan Sharma, Ishan Ganda and Joginder Sharma hit centuries as Tripura claimed two points from the Plate group match against Haryana.

Six cops killed in Tripura blast

Six cops killed in Tripura blast

Rediff.com11 Aug 2003

Suspected All Tripura Tiger Force insurgents had planted the landmine which exploded at about 1130 IST when a team from the Sidhai police station was on its way to the Barkathal marketplace on routine duty.

Tripura govt relents to mass protests against renaming of palace

Tripura govt relents to mass protests against renaming of palace

Rediff.com23 Sep 2013

In a row over the re-naming of Ujjayanta Palace, the home of erstwhile Royal family of Tripura, the Left Front government has apparently given in to the massive public protests orchestrated by Tripura Students' Federation.

31 Rohingyas stranded on Indo-Bangla border handed over to cops

31 Rohingyas stranded on Indo-Bangla border handed over to cops

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The situation had led to a blame game between the Border Security Force and its counterpart -- Border Guards Bangladesh -- with the two sides accusing each other of pushing them into their territories.

Moody's pegs July-Sep quarter growth at 5.3%

Moody's pegs July-Sep quarter growth at 5.3%

Rediff.com27 Nov 2014

The official GDP data for the September quarter will be released on Friday.

Dinda, Ojha in ugly feud ahead of Bengal's Ranji tie

Dinda, Ojha in ugly feud ahead of Bengal's Ranji tie

Rediff.com12 Nov 2016

Former India players Pragyan Ojha and Ashok Dinda were on Saturday involved in an ugly feud ahead of Bengal's Ranji Trophy group league encounter against Tamil Nadu in Rajkot and both nearly came to exchanging blows during the training session. Both players are important in Bengal's scheme of things and the team management, which includes skipper Manoj Tiwary, coach Sairaj Bahutule and manager Sameer Dasgupta, spoke to them and conveyed that this behaviour was unexpected.

East beat South by one wicket

East beat South by one wicket

Rediff.com23 Jan 2004

Fine knocks by Kiran Pawar and M S Dhoni gave East Zone their third straight win in the Deodhar Trophy.

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

How IAF choppers helped General Sagat liberate Bangladesh

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

The retreating Pakistani troops were heading towards Dacca and they had to be stopped at all costs. The Eastern Army Commander, in his orders to General Sagat Singh, had reiterated that he did not want the troops of 4 Corps to cross the Meghna river. But General Sagat had other plans to threaten Dacca and ensure that the pressure would make the Pakistani commanders capitulate. This is where the IAF helicopters came in.

BSF aims for a record with green mission

BSF aims for a record with green mission

Rediff.com17 Aug 2014

As part of a 'Green Mission', the Border Security Force has taken a massive plantation drive all over the country to set a record in the Limca Book of Records, a BSF officer said on Sunday.

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

It's not Bengaluru or Patna, these 98 places will be 'Smart Cities'!

Rediff.com27 Aug 2015

Out of 98 cities selected for the Rs 48,000 crore Smart Cities project, 24 are capital cities.

Red Fort crumbles in Tripura, BJP scripts history

Red Fort crumbles in Tripura, BJP scripts history

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

The BJP's strong showing came as a surprise for many as the party did not even have a councillor in Tripura.

Where Sri Lanka beats India

Where Sri Lanka beats India

Rediff.com1 Sep 2017

Nearly two million people die from mosquito-borne diseases every year. What are we doing about it?

This Birla scion is flourishing on cricket field

This Birla scion is flourishing on cricket field

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

Ranji Trophy: Birla scion Aryaman hits maiden first-class ton, MP salvage draw against Bengal

'Amit Shah must know we won't compromise'

'Amit Shah must know we won't compromise'

Rediff.com30 Dec 2019

'Amit Shah needs to understand that we are not against Hindus. But we need to preserve our ethnic character.'

Ranji Roundup: Anmolpreet's ton puts Punjab on top

Ranji Roundup: Anmolpreet's ton puts Punjab on top

Rediff.com8 Jan 2019

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday

Roger Federer and Me, by Sachin Tendulkar

Roger Federer and Me, by Sachin Tendulkar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2017

Sachin: 'When Roger plays cricket, he likes to play as me'

President will raise Azhar, NSG issues with China

President will raise Azhar, NSG issues with China

Rediff.com23 May 2016

The lingering boundary issue will also feature in his talks with his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, Premier Li Keqiang and other leaders, says R Rajagopalan, who will travel to Beijing with the President.

Sebi eases norms for foreign investors

Sebi eases norms for foreign investors

Rediff.com23 Sep 2016

Sebi also allowed foreign investors to own up to 15 per cent stake in domestic stock and commodity exchanges

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

TMC will need some more time to reach outside WB: Mamata

TMC will need some more time to reach outside WB: Mamata

Rediff.com1 Apr 2014

The Trinamool Congress would take some more time to extend its reach outside West Bengal, party chief Mamata Banerjee said on Tuesday while claiming it would emerge as the third largest party after the Lok Sabha polls.

Series of felicitation programs has not distracted Sindhu

Series of felicitation programs has not distracted Sindhu

Rediff.com14 Oct 2016

Set to return to the international circuit at Denmark Open, India ace shuttler P V Sindhu, on Friday, said winning the silver medal at Rio Olympics has given her a lot of confidence and she would look to play without any pressure in the upcoming events.

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

COVID-19 tally in India crosses 2,500 mark; 76 dead

Rediff.com2 Apr 2020

A home ministry official said while 9,000 Tablighi Jamaat members and their primary contacts have been quarantined till now across the country due to "massive efforts" to check the outbreak, the Centre has written to all states and union territories that "the lockdown measures should be implemented in letter and spirit".

Ranji roundup: All-rounder Pandya back with a bang

Ranji roundup: All-rounder Pandya back with a bang

Rediff.com16 Dec 2018

A hard-hitting half century from fit-again Hardik Pandya went in vain as Mumbai grabbed a narrow 29-run first innings lead after tea on day three of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match.

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Ranji: Karnataka beat Railways, Mumbai-HP tie rained off

Rediff.com30 Jan 2020

A summary of the final day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Scramble for supplies marks Day 1 of lockdown

Rediff.com26 Mar 2020

Long queues outside grocery stores, inflated prices, difficulty in getting important items -- these were some of the problems encountered by people in the National Capital Region (NCR).

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

How Pakistan surrendered in 1971

Rediff.com16 Dec 2020

'You have been surrounded from all directions, if you want the safety of your troops and your personal safety, we will give you eight hours to make up your mind to surrender.'

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Ranji Roundup: Gambhir deserves that last hurrah

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

Gautam Gambhir lived a charmed life but the famous grit was displayed in abundance on way to an unbeaten 92, his final knock in competitive cricket guiding Delhi to 190 for one.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com18 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

India's COVID-19 tally tops 2 lakh; doubled in 15 days

Rediff.com3 Jun 2020

Authorities also said the recovery rate of COVID-19 patients was improving consistently in India and it was in a much better position in handling the pandemic, which has seen more than 63 lakh people testing positive for this virus since its emergence in China last December and over 3.7 lakh having lost their lives.

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw faltered yet again as Karnataka pacers wreaked a havoc and bundled out Mumbai for a paltry 194 on the opening day of their Elite Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. Services bowled out Maharashtra for 44 with medium pacer P S Poonia picking up 5/11 in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi

BSF jawan, villager killed in clash in Tripura; probe ordered

BSF jawan, villager killed in clash in Tripura; probe ordered

Rediff.com7 Jun 2014

Two persons, including a Border Security Force jawan, were killed and ten injured during a clash between the border guards and villagers at South Ramnagar in Agartala.

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Floods in Bihar, Northeast kill 44; nearly 70 lakh affected

Rediff.com15 Jul 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal over phone and discussed about the prevailing condition on Monday.

President Pranab boards the flight to China

President Pranab boards the flight to China

Rediff.com24 May 2016

This will be the first visit of Mukherjee to China as President though he has visited the country a number of times in different capacities. The last Presidential visit to China was by Pratibha Patil in 2010.

Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow

Rio first Nagaland CM to take oath outside Raj Bhavan tomorrow

Rediff.com7 Mar 2018

The venue holds significance as the announcement of Nagaland's statehood on December 1, 1963 was made from Kohima by the then president Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan.

Ranji: Surya leads Mumbai's fightback with ton

Ranji: Surya leads Mumbai's fightback with ton

Rediff.com6 Feb 2020

A summary of Thursday's action in Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Kozhikode crash: 'We won't know the truth'

Rediff.com14 Aug 2020

'The DGCA, the ministry of civil aviation, Air India, the Airports Authority, all of them together form what I call an organised syndicate' 'In India, it is a fashion to blame the pilot because then nobody asks questions about the incompetence and grave negligence of this State-run syndicate.'

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Ranji: Sarfaraz to Mumbai's rescue as Jadeja takes 5

Rediff.com4 Feb 2020

A summary of the opening day's play in the Elite Group Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

Exit polls predict NDA victory in Tripura, Nagaland

Exit polls predict NDA victory in Tripura, Nagaland

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

A close finish is predicted in Meghalaya.