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Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Nifty may fall below 8,000, say experts

Rediff.com19 Mar 2020

According to experts, the Nifty has continued to form lower top-lower bottom formations, a trend seen in the last five weeks, and witnessed sharp selling towards 9,700 zones.

Six new ministers join Maharashtra cabinet

Six new ministers join Maharashtra cabinet

Rediff.com11 Jun 2013

Five Nationalist Congress Party and an Independent legislator, were on Tuesday sworn-in as ministers in the Maharashtra government as part of the much-awaited reshuffle.

I always maintained that I was innocent: Harmeet

I always maintained that I was innocent: Harmeet

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

Mumbai left-arm spinner Harmeet Singh, who was let off for lack of evidence in the Indian Premier League spot-fixing probe, expressed happiness, saying he always maintained he was innocent.

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

'Delhi police framed Chandila, others to prove case under MCOCA'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

'At that time the Delhi police was reeling under various controversies. This case was more of an attention diversion.'

With Oppn in disarray, BJP eyes poll sweep in Maha

With Oppn in disarray, BJP eyes poll sweep in Maha

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

While the BJP and ally Shiv Sena are yet to announce the seat-sharing pact for the polls, scheduled on October 21, the Amit Shah-led party believes it will be back to power with a thumping majority.

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Congress steers clear of Suresh Kalmadi and family

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

In its third list of candidates for the coming Lok Sabha elections, the Congress on Tuesday fielded 58 candidates, mostly tried and tested ones. While most sitting ministers, including Kapil Sibal (Chandni Chowk), Krishna Tirath (Northwest Delhi), Sachin Pilot (Ajmer) and Srikant Jena (Balasore) were retained, the surprise elements were state Youth Congress President Vishwajeet Kadam replacing tainted Suresh Kalmadi from Pune and cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin from Tonk-Sawai Madhopur (Rajasthan).

REVEALED: How BJP will get numbers for floor test

REVEALED: How BJP will get numbers for floor test

Rediff.com25 Nov 2019

'Why should we disclose how and from where we will get these numbers?'

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Pawar meets Modi as Maha govt formation gathers momentum

Rediff.com20 Nov 2019

The meeting is significant as PM Modi heaped heavy praise for the NCP during a debate on Monday to mark the 250th session of the Rajya Sabha was viewed with interest.

Sreesanth optimistic of recall into Kerala Ranji team

Sreesanth optimistic of recall into Kerala Ranji team

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

Kerala coach 'happy' to have Sreesanth back provided he proves his fitness.

When Mudgal Panel was probing top India player for fixing...

When Mudgal Panel was probing top India player for fixing...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

The Committee of Administrators (CoA) has suggested the Supreme Court to take stern action against those named in the Justice Mudgal panel dossier, currently in a sealed envelope with the apex court.

Mumbai: 'Confused' cricketer drives car onto station platform

Mumbai: 'Confused' cricketer drives car onto station platform

Rediff.com20 Feb 2017

Cricketer Harmeet Singh, who represented India in the ICC Under-19 world cup in 2012, claimed that he got confused with the direction and ended up entering the station.

Sreesanth gears up for Tollywood debut

Sreesanth gears up for Tollywood debut

Rediff.com6 Aug 2015

Sreesanth has signed a South Indian movie which will be multi-lingual.

With only 4 days to go for Maha nomination, Cong-NCP alliance on edge

With only 4 days to go for Maha nomination, Cong-NCP alliance on edge

Rediff.com23 Sep 2014

The Congress and the Nationalist Congress Party leaders met on Tuesday morning to decide on seat sharing for the upcoming Maharashtra assembly elections but the talks were "inconclusive." With only four days left, to file nominations for the October 15 polls, time's running out for the 15-year-old alliance.

I just want to play whatever cricket I can: Sreesanth

I just want to play whatever cricket I can: Sreesanth

Rediff.com15 Mar 2019

The Supreme Court set aside the life ban imposed on former India pacer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth by the BCCI for his alleged involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

Kerala HC restores life ban imposed on Sreesanth by BCCI

Kerala HC restores life ban imposed on Sreesanth by BCCI

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

The bench, comprising Chief Justice Navaniti Prasad Singh and Justice Raja Vijayaraghavan, gave the verdict on a petition filed by the BCCI against a single-judge bench's order, lifting the life ban imposed on the 34-year-old pacer.

It'll act as a deterrent and others will learn a lesson: Dalmiya

It'll act as a deterrent and others will learn a lesson: Dalmiya

Rediff.com14 Sep 2013

Hailing the BCCI disciplinary committee's decision to punish corrupt players on IPL spot-fixing scandal, the Indian Cricket Board interim chief Jagmohan Dalmiya has said it's a victory of the sport.

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

China's Vivo replaces Pepsi as IPL title sponsor

Rediff.com18 Oct 2015

Chinese mobile company Vivo replaced PepsiCo as the title sponsor of the high-profile Indian Premier League (IPL), a change necessitated by the beverage giant's sudden pullout from a five-year deal that was to end in 2017.

IPL spot-fixing probe: Mudgal committee hands report to SC in sealed envelope

IPL spot-fixing probe: Mudgal committee hands report to SC in sealed envelope

Rediff.com29 Aug 2014

The Justice Mukul Mudgal committee, which was directed by the Supreme Court to conduct a probe against ICC President N Srinivasan and 12 prominent players in the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal, filed its report to the apex court in a sealed envelope.

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

'Shiv Sena won't discard Hindutva so easily'

Rediff.com31 Dec 2019

'For the Shiv Sena, Hindutva is like a shawl which can be put on and discarded at will.'

IPL spot-fixing: Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings get two-year bans

IPL spot-fixing: Rajasthan Royals, Chennai Super Kings get two-year bans

Rediff.com14 Jul 2015

A panel appointed by the Supreme Court proposed identical two-year suspensions on the Chennai and Rajasthan franchises of the Indian Premier League (IPL) on Tuesday in a corruption scandal that erupted two years ago.

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

IPL-6 Fixing: Court to pass order on charge on June 29

Rediff.com23 May 2015

A Delhi court said it would pass on June 29 its order on framing of charges in IPL-6 spot fixing scandal case in which suspended cricketers S Sreesanth, Ajit Chandila, Ankeet Chavan and others, including underworld don Dawood Ibrahim and his aide Chhota Shakeel, are accused.

Mudgal panel agrees to continue probe into cricket scam

Mudgal panel agrees to continue probe into cricket scam

Rediff.com22 Apr 2014

The Justice Mukul Mudgal Committee is likely to extend its probe in the IPL betting and match-fixing scandal to Narayanaswami Srinivasan and 12 others, including some prominent cricketers, after the Supreme Court on Tuesday ignored a panel of the Board of Control for Cricket in India for the job.

Life ban on Sreesanth 'fully sustainable in law': BCCI to SC

Life ban on Sreesanth 'fully sustainable in law': BCCI to SC

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

Senior advocate Parag Tripathi, appearing for the BCCI, referred to the recorded telephonic conversations in the matter and told the court it was clear that money was demanded and was 'probably received' also.

No evidence against me, life ban imposed by BCCI unfair: Sreesanth tells SC

No evidence against me, life ban imposed by BCCI unfair: Sreesanth tells SC

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

The former India fast bowler claimed that Delhi Police 'continuously tortured' him in custody to extract confession of his involvement in the 2013 IPL spot-fixing scandal.

Confessed to fixing as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth to SC

Confessed to fixing as police threatened to implicate my family: Sreesanth to SC

Rediff.com31 Jan 2019

The apex court observed that the conduct of Sreesanth, facing a life ban, in the entire episode was 'not good'.

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

MCA requests for Tendulkar's 200th Test, BCCI says yet to decide

Rediff.com17 Sep 2013

Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has formally requested the BCCI to allot the second and final Test between India and the West Indies to the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai so that Sachin Tendulkar could play his milestone 200th Test in front of his home crowd.

'BCCI will consider lifting ban on Sreesanth'

'BCCI will consider lifting ban on Sreesanth'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur, on Tuesday, said the board would consider lifting the ban on players who were alleged of spot-fixing, provided the request comes from players. BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur, on Tuesday, said the board would consider lifting the ban on players who were alleged of spot-fixing, provided the request comes from players.

Not retired from politics yet: Suresh Kalmadi

Not retired from politics yet: Suresh Kalmadi

Rediff.com23 Aug 2014

Putting up a brave face, former Member of Parliament and suspended Congress leader Suresh Kalmadi said on Saturday that he is not yet retired from politics and will become active at an appropriate time. He also said that it is too early to evaluate the performance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.

Onion prices hit six-week high

Onion prices hit six-week high

Rediff.com7 Oct 2017

However, onion arrivals have been normal with farmers bringing in 1,400 tonnes of the bulb to Lasalgaon on Friday, substantially lower than 2,429 tonnes on Thursday, but there is no dearth of supply to mandis.

Former India captain Ganguly joins Mudgal panel

Former India captain Ganguly joins Mudgal panel

Rediff.com8 Jun 2014

Former India captain Sourav Ganguly joined the Supreme Court-appointed Mudgal committee, which is probing the IPL betting and spot-fixing scandal, as an expert on cricketing affairs.

Exclusive! NCP may merge with Cong; Pawar can be named Maha CM candidate

Exclusive! NCP may merge with Cong; Pawar can be named Maha CM candidate

Rediff.com21 Jun 2014

It's possible that to counter the onslaught of the saffron aggression in the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra, both Congress and NCP will checkmate Narendra Modi by pitting Sharad Pawar as the chief ministerial candidate. However, the Congress wants the NCP to merge first, and only then it will be ready to nominate Pawar. Sheela Bhatt reports.

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

Pune and Rajkot the two new IPL teams

Rediff.com8 Dec 2015

The BCCI followed the reverse bidding process to select the two new team owners. The new teams will replace the suspended teams Chennai Super Kings and Rajasthan Royals, for two years.

IPL spot-fixing: Court grants bail to accused

IPL spot-fixing: Court grants bail to accused

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

A Delhi court has granted bail to one of the accused, arrested for allegedly projecting some of the 'dummy players' as real cricketers of IPL team Sunrisers Hyderabad in the spot-fixing scandal case.

Thackerays, Sachin, Anil Ambani #GoVote

Thackerays, Sachin, Anil Ambani #GoVote

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

Two and a half hours into voting day and Maharashtra saw its top netas and Bollywood celebrities come out and vote. Among the early voters on Wednesday were...

BCCI secretary proposes 10 years of jail term for fixers

BCCI secretary proposes 10 years of jail term for fixers

Rediff.com1 May 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur, who is also a Lok Sabha MP, has introduced three private member bills including a significant 'National Sports Ethics Commission' bill which recommends '10 years of jail term' for any sportsperson indulging in match-fixing.

NCP core panel to meet on Monday to decide on deadlock with Cong

NCP core panel to meet on Monday to decide on deadlock with Cong

Rediff.com21 Sep 2014

Putting pressure on ally Congress over the deadlock regarding seat sharing for the Maharashtra Assembly polls, NCP said a meeting of its core committee in Mumbai on Monday will take a final call on the matter even as it asserted that it is sticking to its "original demand".

IPL spot fixing case: Court issues NBWs against 3 Dawood aides

IPL spot fixing case: Court issues NBWs against 3 Dawood aides

Rediff.com21 Aug 2013

A Delhi court on Wednesday issued 'open' non-bailable warrants against three close aides of underworld don Dawood Ibrahim in connection with the Indian premiere League spot fixing scandal after the police said they had played a key role in the entire conspiracy.

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani grills Sreesanth for 3 hours

BCCI anti-corruption chief Sawani grills Sreesanth for 3 hours

Rediff.com24 Jun 2013

Tainted cricketer S Sreesanth became the first of the four cricketers to depose before BCCI's Anti-Corruption and Security Unit chief Ravi Sawani in New Delhi, on Monday.

Spot-fixing row: Chandila's court hearing deferred till June 17

Spot-fixing row: Chandila's court hearing deferred till June 17

Rediff.com15 Jun 2013

A Delhi court on Saturday deferred till June 17, the hearing on the bail pleas of suspended Rajasthan Royal's player Ajit Chandila and five others in the IPL spot-fixing row.

Sreesanth, two other RR players held over spot-fixing

Sreesanth, two other RR players held over spot-fixing

Rediff.com16 May 2013

India pacer S Sreesanth and two other players of Rajasthan Royals, Ankit Chavan and Ajit Chandilia, have been arrested by the special cell of the Delhi Police on charges of spot-fixing in the ongoing IPL 6.