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Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Aus ODIs: Big Calls, Bold Omissions On Cards!

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Aus ODIs: Bumrah, Gill workload to be discussed, battle between Jaiswal and Abhishek

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

Kohli's work ethic matchless: Former BCCI anti-corruption chief Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Former BCCI anti-corruption unit chief Neeraj Kumar found superstar Virat Kohli's work ethic "matchless" during his tenure with the powerful cricket board.

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

'On Beijing, Delhi Will Sleep With One Eye Open'

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

'New Delhi is not naive about its foreign policy choices.'

The Importance of Ajit Doval

The Importance of Ajit Doval

Rediff.com20 Aug 2021

'Under Doval, foreign powers traditionally suspicious of India were wooed.' 'Enemies were embraced.'

Didn't make a single call to top cop: Ajit Pawar on Porsche case

Didn't make a single call to top cop: Ajit Pawar on Porsche case

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

Baseless allegations are being made against Pune MLA Sunil Tigre linking him to the Porsche crash that left two software engineers dead, Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar said on Saturday.

Defence Secy meets Modi as India mulls action against Pak

Defence Secy meets Modi as India mulls action against Pak

Rediff.com5 May 2025

Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday amid escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting comes a day after the Chief of Air Staff met with Prime Minister Modi to discuss the security situation. Last Tuesday, Prime Minister Modi gave the armed forces "complete operational freedom" to respond to the Pahalgam terror attack, which killed 26 people.

Kumar Kushagra's surprise entry in India 'A' squad

Kumar Kushagra's surprise entry in India 'A' squad

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

In selectors' radar, Kumar Kushagra gets maiden India A call-up against England Lions

Pahalgam attack: Modi chairs crucial cabinet meet on security

Pahalgam attack: Modi chairs crucial cabinet meet on security

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Shah briefed the prime minister on the attack and discussed the measures to be taken in its aftermath.

Bihar boy dies as 'doctor' performs surgery watching Youtube videos

Bihar boy dies as 'doctor' performs surgery watching Youtube videos

Rediff.com9 Sep 2024

The quack Ajit Kumar Puri who allegedly performed the gall bladder-stone removal surgery taking help of YouTube tutorials was arrested from Bihar's Gopalganj district on Sunday night, Kumar Ashish, Superintendent of Police (SP), Saran, told PTI on Monday.

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Will Rinku Singh make the cut for Asia Cup?

Rediff.com15 Aug 2025

One can't say with a degree of certainty that Rinku Singh is an automatic choice going into the T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka next year.

Tharoor's word of the day for Nitish Kumar is...

Tharoor's word of the day for Nitish Kumar is...

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

"Word of the day! Definition of *snollygoster* US dialect: a shrewd, unprincipled politician. First Known Use: 1845. Most recent use: 26/7/17," Tharoor had tweeted in 2017.

Asia Cup T20: Bumrah to play! Vice-captain race heats up

Asia Cup T20: Bumrah to play! Vice-captain race heats up

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Shubman Gill is the flavour of the season after his stupendous show in the recent Test series against England but he will face a contender in Axar Patel for vice-captaincy

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

'The Ceasefire Is A Band-Aid Solution'

Rediff.com14 May 2025

'It brings precarious peace because the red lines have shifted. 'The next Pahalgam attack would mean a full scale war.'

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Why Bharat Ratna still eludes Major Dhyan Chand?

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

In 2021, the Centre renamed the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna as Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award. But many wonder, why despite the public sentiment the country's highest civilian honour continues to elude the man who put Indian hockey on the world map.

RJD To Boycott Bihar Polls?

RJD To Boycott Bihar Polls?

Rediff.com25 Jul 2025

'When the time comes, we will take a decision following a discussion with the alliance partners.'

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Kohli, Rohit's ODI future: BCCI keeps options open

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The BCCI never believes in taking decisions in haste and would always gauge the public perceptions before taking a call, which is sensitive in nature considering the massive fan following of the two greats.

Who Accompanied Modi, Trump?

Who Accompanied Modi, Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

Who accompanied Prime Minister Narendra D Modi to his Thursday meeting with US President Donald J Trump in the Oval Office, and who did POTUS bring along?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Where Does Gill Fit In India's T20 Team?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

How well will Shubman Gill fit in the T20 team? Is it a gamble by the selectors in order to unite captaincy across formats? asks Harish Kotian.

How many jets were downed during Op Sindoor, asks Cong

How many jets were downed during Op Sindoor, asks Cong

Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

The Congress party launched a scathing attack on the central government regarding the Pahalgam terror attack and Operation Sindoor, demanding accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah and clarification on the number of Indian jets downed during the operation.

WUG Controversy: 6 Indian shuttlers 'demand justice'

WUG Controversy: 6 Indian shuttlers 'demand justice'

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

Six of the 12 Indian badminton players were barred from participating at the World University Games due to an alleged administrative lapse.

Meet India's Top Spooks!

Meet India's Top Spooks!

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Senior army and police officials were present at the meeting, but what caught our eye was the presence of Ravi Sinha, who heads the Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency, and Tapan Deka, who head the Intelligence Bureau, India's internal intelligence agency, at the meeting.

Uncle vs nephew: 32 MLAs at Ajit Pawar's meet, 18 at Sharad Pawar's

Uncle vs nephew: 32 MLAs at Ajit Pawar's meet, 18 at Sharad Pawar's

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

As many as 35 of 53 Nationalist Congress Party MLAs were present at the party meeting convened by Maharashtra deputy chief minister Ajit Pawar in Mumbai on Wednesday, party sources said.

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

4 killed after falling off overcrowded local trains in Thane

Rediff.com9 Jun 2025

The incident occurred between Diva and Kopar railway stations when the overcrowded train was going towards Kasara, an official said.

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

From 1932 To 2021: When India Reigned At Lord's

Rediff.com9 Jul 2025

With the emergence of their battery of fast bowlers, India have turned the tide at Lord's with two of their victories coming from their last three Tests -- in 2014 and 2021.

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Why Is US NSA Coming To India?

Rediff.com4 Jan 2025

'The message that we intend to leave with at the end of this trip is one of real gratitude for the friendship and the close partnership that President Biden and Prime Minister Modi have enjoyed over the last four years, but also one of tremendous optimism because we see a lot of opportunity in the future.'

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Sreesanth escaped due to vacuum of law: Former Delhi CP Neeraj Kumar

Rediff.com7 Apr 2024

Stakeholders have shown a distinct lack of seriousness in bringing a law against corruption in Indian sports, a reason why someone like tainted former pacer S Sreesanth got away despite strong evidence of spot-fixing against him in the 2013 IPL, former Delhi Police Commissioner Neeraj Kumar has said.

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Can Prashant Kishor Shake Up Bihar Politics?

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

'Prashant Kishor is a businessman before he is a politician, and given that the expected average turnout for JSP candidates is 5,000 to 6,000 votes and since Bihar has a significant number of seats where the margin between the winner and runner-up falls within that range he will capitalise on exactly that to showcase his presence.'

'Will It Be All-Out War? Or A Punitive Strike?'

'Will It Be All-Out War? Or A Punitive Strike?'

Rediff.com1 May 2025

'The government has to explain (to the army, air force and navy chiefs) whether they want a punitive strike, a deep punitive strike, or whether they want limited war or an all-out war, will it be a circumscribed war or will it be a shallow attack along the border.'

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Exit

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your queries.

PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

PKL: Telugu Titans, U Mumba score crucial wins

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Ajit Chavan was in prime form for the U Mumba as he led his team to a thrilling 42-40 victory over the Patna Pirates in a Pro Kabaddi League match on Wednesday.

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

I feel from bottom of my heart I should become CM, says Ajit Pawar

Rediff.com5 Jul 2023

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar on Wednesday said he aspired to become the CM of the state and also took a jibe at his 83-year-old uncle asking when will the Maratha strongman retire from active politics, as he appeared to be ahead in the numbers game for control of the Nationalist Congress Party after its vertical split.

How Modi Has Changed Babus

How Modi Has Changed Babus

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

At the PMO, policies are framed by factoring in analytical perspectives, implications, sustainability, and other dimensions.

Will The Caste Census Boomerang On Modi?

Will The Caste Census Boomerang On Modi?

Rediff.com3 May 2025

The government has to specify what it intends to do with caste census data. It will be closely tracked if the government would simultaneously move towards removing the present 50% bar on reservations using means which are permitted in law. If this is not done, the entire exercise will become meaningless and could boomerang on the BJP, observes Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

'Rubio's Call To Munir Was Critical'

Rediff.com12 May 2025

'Fears in Washington began to intensify when it was realised that subsequent Pakistani and Indian attacks on major military facilities -- which were significant in terms of geographic scope and intensity -- could rapidly take both sides to where neither actually wanted to go.' 'The US objective was to stop the fighting as soon as possible. Everything else was secondary.'

Ayodhya loss avenged? BJP defeats SP in Milkipur

Ayodhya loss avenged? BJP defeats SP in Milkipur

Rediff.com8 Feb 2025

The Bharatiya Janata Party's Chandrabhanu Paswan was leading by 3,991 votes over the Samajwadi Party's (SP) Ajit Prasad after the first round of counting for the Milkipur assembly bypoll on Saturday, according to the Election Commission website.

Will not only trace Pahalgam attack perpetrators, but...: Rajnath

Will not only trace Pahalgam attack perpetrators, but...: Rajnath

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has assured the nation that India will respond strongly to the recent terror attack in Kashmir's Pahalgam, which killed 26 people. He stated that India will not be intimidated by such acts and will take every necessary step to trace those responsible and those who conspired behind the scenes. Singh described the attack as "extremely inhuman" and reiterated India's zero-tolerance policy against terrorism.

CCS meets after CDS's death

CCS meets after CDS's death

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Modi, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Home Minister Amit Shah, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and External Affairs Minister Dr Subrahmanyam Jaishankar attended CCS meeting.

ASK AJIT: Buy, Sell or Hold?

ASK AJIT: Buy, Sell or Hold?

Rediff.com21 Oct 2021

Ajit Mishra answers reader queries on the stock market.

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Sell

ASK AJIT: Stocks To Buy, Hold, Sell

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Ajit Mishra, vice president, Research, Religare Broking, answers your stock market queries.

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Gavaskar calls for injecting new blood in Team India

Rediff.com7 Jan 2025

Gavaskar didn't mince words while pointing out the repeated failures of the team's batters, who failed to cross the 200 mark six out of nine times during the series.