News for 'Akhil Kumar'

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

20 coaches of Sabarmati Express derail in UP, sabotage suspected

Rediff.com17 Aug 2024

Twenty coaches of the Ahmedabad-bound Sabarmati Express passenger train derailed near Govindpuri station in Kanpur early Saturday after the engine hit an 'object placed on the track'.

New Tax Regime Turns More Attractive

New Tax Regime Turns More Attractive

Rediff.com3 Feb 2025

The old tax regime remains unchanged. 'Taxpayers opting for it will continue to follow the existing slab rates and deductions.'

ModelSpeak: Life is unpredictable, get used to it

ModelSpeak: Life is unpredictable, get used to it

Rediff.com19 Mar 2014

What makes a model successful? Sacrifice, patience and focus, says Archana Akhil Kumar

NIA searches Akhil Gogoi's house, seizes papers

NIA searches Akhil Gogoi's house, seizes papers

Rediff.com26 Dec 2019

The activist, who advises various farmer organisations, was arrested when Assam was witnessing widespread protests against the Citizenship (Amendment) Act.

Budaun mosque row: UP court to decide on hearing on Dec 24

Budaun mosque row: UP court to decide on hearing on Dec 24

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

A court in Budaun will decide on December 24 whether to proceed with a hearing in the Jama Masjid Shamsi versus Neelkanth temple case. The dispute arose in 2022 when a Hindu group claimed the temple existed at the mosque site and sought permission to worship. The Supreme Court recently restrained all courts from entertaining and passing any orders on lawsuits seeking surveys of religious places under the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. The Muslim side argues that the lower court should not proceed with the hearing as it cannot pass any orders, while the Hindu side maintains the Supreme Court order does not stop the hearing. The court will now decide whether to continue the proceedings.

Does Modi Want Sharad Pawar On His Side?

Does Modi Want Sharad Pawar On His Side?

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Political sources say Modi is 'keen' on getting the NCP (SP) over to the Mahayuti to counter Eknath Shinde's 'demands' and to act as a cushion against his present allies, Nitish Kumar and N Chandrababu Naidu, 'in case their relationship became untenable'.

RBI rejects 3 small finance banks' applications

RBI rejects 3 small finance banks' applications

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

The Reserve Bank of India has rejected three applications, including that of West End Housing Finance, for setting up small finance banks. These applications were found not suitable for granting of in-principle approval to set up small finance banks, it said in a statement on Tuesday. RBI had received about a dozen applications to set up banks under the guidelines for 'on tap' Licensing of Universal Banks and Small Finance Banks (SFBs).

SP leader moves SC for effective implementation of Places of Worship Act

SP leader moves SC for effective implementation of Places of Worship Act

Rediff.com14 Feb 2025

Samajwadi Party leader and Kairana MP Iqra Choudhary has moved the Supreme Court seeking effective implementation of the Places of Worship (Special Provisions) Act, 1991. This move comes amidst several petitions challenging the law's validity, including those filed by the Akhil Bhartiya Sant Samiti and lawyer Ashwini Upadhyay. The Supreme Court, in December 2022, had restrained all courts from examining fresh suits and passing interim orders in pending cases seeking to reclaim religious places. The Act aims to maintain the religious character of places of worship as they existed on August 15, 1947, but the dispute relating to Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid at Ayodhya was kept out of its purview. The court has listed Choudhary's plea with other pending pleas for February 17.

SC puts off pleas on Places of Worship Act to April

SC puts off pleas on Places of Worship Act to April

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

A bench comprising Chief Justice Sanjiv Khanna and Justice Sanjay Kumar also indicated that it may not take up the pending scheduled petitions, heard earlier by a three-judge bench, during the day as it was sitting in a combination of two judges.

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rekha Gupta, Only Lady CM In 20 NDA Ruled States/UTs

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

Rekha Gupta had the support of the RSS, which actively participated in the Delhi assembly poll campaign to help the BJP win.

'Akhil has all the qualities of a commercial hero'

'Akhil has all the qualities of a commercial hero'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2015

'Akhil means universe and that title suited the film well,' VV Vinayak tells Radhika Rajamani.

Day 10 wrap: India have a disappointing day

Day 10 wrap: India have a disappointing day

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Boxer Akhil Kumar on Monday failed to win a tactical bout dashing hopes of first Olympic medal from the ring compounding India's woes in the Games in Beijing with its challenge in women's table tennis fizzling out in first round and succes remaining elusive in athletics.

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Meet Delhi's new cabinet: A diverse power mix

Rediff.com20 Feb 2025

The cabinet of the new government led by Rekha Gupta balances representation of all major communities that propelled the Bharatiya Janata Party to power in Delhi with a massive majority after over 26 years.

SAF boxing team announced

SAF boxing team announced

Rediff.com16 Aug 2006

A 10-member boxing squad will take part in the South Asian Federation (SAF) Games to be held in Colombo.

Outside the ring: Boxers tussle in defamation suit heats up

Outside the ring: Boxers tussle in defamation suit heats up

Rediff.com21 May 2015

The court battle between boxers Akhil Kumar and Dilbagh Singh over a defamation suit filed by the former has become uglier.

India at the Games - Day 10

India at the Games - Day 10

Rediff.com25 Mar 2006

India's boxers finished with a haul of one gold, two silver and two bronze, their best from the sport at any Commonwealth Games.

Telangana's saffron firebrand makes it as Union minister

Telangana's saffron firebrand makes it as Union minister

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Bandi Sanjay Kumar, who took oath as minister in the Narendra Modi cabinet on Sunday, weathered political storms and intra-party bickering before he could successfully establish himself as a firebrand BJP leader in Telangana.

Rs 1600 cr being spent to keep Ganga 'dip-safe' for Kumbh Mela

Rs 1600 cr being spent to keep Ganga 'dip-safe' for Kumbh Mela

Rediff.com24 Jan 2025

The Uttar Pradesh government is taking comprehensive measures to ensure the Ganga River is "dip-safe" during the Maha Kumbh, a massive religious gathering. This includes daily water testing, a 200-km temporary drainage system for greywater, and state-of-the-art technology to manage human waste. Authorities are also emphasizing the importance of keeping the river clean by removing pooja waste and encouraging the use of reusable items.

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

Shami fails to fire but Bengal beat Punjab, Hardik powers Baroda

Rediff.com23 Nov 2024

Mohammed Shami's first white ball outing since 2023 World Cup final was below par but Bengal survived a fine all-round effort by Arshdeep Singh

Equity MFs inflow drops 14% in Nov

Equity MFs inflow drops 14% in Nov

Rediff.com10 Dec 2024

Equity mutual funds witnessed an inflow of Rs 35,943 crore in November, marking a drop of 14 per cent on a month-on-month basis, amid heightened volatility in stock markets driven by various macroeconomic factors, geopolitical events and US election results. Despite this, it marked the 45th consecutive month of net inflows into equity-oriented funds, reflecting the growing popularity of mutual funds among investors, according to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) released on Tuesday.

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early on Wednesday as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of one of the most auspicious days of Mauni Amavasya, officials said.

Indian boxers in second round

Indian boxers in second round

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar romped into the into the second round of the boxing events of the Asian Games.

UPPSC accepts aspirants' demands, but protest continues

UPPSC accepts aspirants' demands, but protest continues

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

Accepting demands of the aspirants, the Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission (UPPSC) on Thursday postponed Review Officer (RO) and Assistant Review Officer (ARO) exams, and announced to hold the Provincial Civil Services (PCS) preliminary exam on the old pattern.

BJP hardliners blamed Sushil Modi for soft approach toward Nitish

BJP hardliners blamed Sushil Modi for soft approach toward Nitish

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Modi earned his spurs as a doughty leader of the Opposition in the assembly, a post he held till 2004 when he got elected to the Lok Sabha from Bhagalpur.

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Is Sanjay Jha Nitish's Political Heir?

Rediff.com3 Jul 2024

Sanjay Jha's importance lies in his connections to senior BJP and RSS leaders to maintain a smooth relationship within the NDA government in Bihar and at the Centre and to contest the 2025 Bihar assembly elections together under Nitish Kumar's leadership.

'Sports medicine centres can help check doping'

'Sports medicine centres can help check doping'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

Arjuna award-winning Indian boxer Akhil Kumar has suggested setting up sports medicine centres all over the country to check incidents of doping as he feels athletes often end up using banned drugs due to ignorance.

Pics: Sonakshi is our shining black beauty!

Pics: Sonakshi is our shining black beauty!

Rediff.com26 Oct 2016

The Dabbang girl of Bollywood had us the moment she appeared on the catwalk.

Khel Ratna for Vijay, Yogeshwar; 25 to get Arjuna awards

Khel Ratna for Vijay, Yogeshwar; 25 to get Arjuna awards

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Olympic medallists Vijay Kumar and Yogeshwar Dutt will be jointly conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award -- the country's highest sporting honour -- while an unprecedented 25 sportspersons will be bestowed upon the Arjuna awards this year.

Buchi Babu: All eyes on Suryakumar, Shreyas and Sarfaraz

Buchi Babu: All eyes on Suryakumar, Shreyas and Sarfaraz

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Suryakumar Yadav will turn up for Mumbai in their Buchi Babu match against TNCA XI, aiming to get his Test career back on track.

Indian boxers continue to pack the punch

Indian boxers continue to pack the punch

Rediff.com7 Oct 2010

Asian gold medallist Suranjoy Singh (52kg) and Amandeep Singh (49kg) advanced to the quarter-finals, while defending champion Akhil Kumar (56kg) booked a place in the last-16 stage in front of a rapturous home crowd at the Talkatora stadium on Thursday.

Vote for your favourite January cover girl!

Vote for your favourite January cover girl!

Rediff.com15 Jan 2015

The first magazine issues of the year are out on stands and we want to know who your favourite is!

Amandeep, Suranjoy assure medals in CWG boxing

Amandeep, Suranjoy assure medals in CWG boxing

Rediff.com9 Oct 2010

Suranjoy Singh (52kg) and Amandeep Singh (49kg) assured India of at least two medals by advancing to the semi-finals while defending champion Akhil Kumar (56kg) brought a packed Talkatora to its feet with a dramatic revenge win over Iain Weaver to enter the quarter-finals of the Commonwealth Games boxing event.

Boxers Dinesh, Dilbag allege bias in World C'ship trials

Boxers Dinesh, Dilbag allege bias in World C'ship trials

Rediff.com29 Aug 2013

The selection of the Indian team for the World Boxing Championships has run into a controversy with three pugilists, including Arjuna awardee Dinesh Kumar, threatening to take the panel to court even as Olympian Akhil Kumar vowed to sue one of them for dragging his name into the furore.

Top Indian boxers for World Elite event

Top Indian boxers for World Elite event

Rediff.com18 Jul 2009

Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh and Akhil Kumar will spearhead India's challenge at the World Elite Men's Boxing Championships to be held in Milan in September as a nine-member team for the event was announced, on Saturday. The selection committee of the Indian Amateur Boxing Federation picked the players for the 12-day event at a meeting on July 16 at National Institute of Sports in Patiala.

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com18 Aug 2008

Following is the schedule of Olympic events in which Indians will be taking part on Monday.

Mumbai Fighters team up for the big bout at World Series Boxing

Mumbai Fighters team up for the big bout at World Series Boxing

Rediff.com4 Nov 2011

India's lone boxing franchise Mumbai Fighters is ready with its line-up of Indian and international pugilists in a 17-strong squad for the $5million World Series of Boxing commencing November 11 in Mumbai.

Coach Sandhu realistic about boxers' chances in London

Coach Sandhu realistic about boxers' chances in London

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

India's long-serving boxing coach Gurbux Singh Sandhu is realistic about his wards chances at this year's London Olympics and said he would happy if the pugilists of the country could repeat the feat of 2008 Beijing Games.

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Indian athletes on cop duty amid COVID-19 lockdown

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

T20 World Cup-winning cricketer Joginder Sharma, Commonwealth Games gold medal-winning boxer Akhil Kumar and Asian Games champion kabaddi player Ajay Thakur are all full-time police officers, jobs which they got thanks to their sporting accomplishments.

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi compete in the first round of the men's doubles.

So hot we cannot get our eyes off them!

So hot we cannot get our eyes off them!

Rediff.com25 Aug 2014

10 flawless model selfies to drive away your Monday Blues!