News for 'All-India Selection Committee'

Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar? This is how Cong to decide on CM

Siddaramaiah or Shivakumar? This is how Cong to decide on CM

Rediff.com15 May 2023

Congress leader and All India Congress Committee (AICC) in charge of Karnataka Randeep Surjewala said on Sunday that the Congress Legislative Party (CLP) has unanimously passed the resolution and the observers will seek the opinions of all MLAs and convey it to the party high command.

Hazare, Rahul write to each other on Lokpal

Hazare, Rahul write to each other on Lokpal

Rediff.com17 Dec 2013

The letters by Hazare and Gandhi were released by the All India Congress Committee on Tuesday, on a day the Bill was slated to come up for consideration and passage in the Rajya Sabha.

Ganguly on why Rohit replaced Kohli as ODI captain

Ganguly on why Rohit replaced Kohli as ODI captain

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Rohit Sharma on Wednesday was named India's full-time white-ball captain.

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

'The electorate is not allowed to think'

Rediff.com5 Apr 2024

'The moment a new election comes, new guarantees are announced.' 'The BJP is adept at diverting people's attention.'

Triple talaq bill stalled in RS as govt, Oppn lock horns

Triple talaq bill stalled in RS as govt, Oppn lock horns

Rediff.com31 Dec 2018

Amid a stalemate between the government and the Opposition over the issue, the House failed to transact any significant business and was adjourned for the day.

Congress starts selecting candidates for LS polls

Congress starts selecting candidates for LS polls

Rediff.com5 Jun 2008

The Congress on Wednesday said that the process of declaring its candidates for the upcoming Lok Sabha election would start soon."Party leaders sent to various constituencies for selection of nominees have already submitted their reports. The party will soon announce its candidates in certain seats, where there is a unanimous opinion on nominees," All India Congress Committee general secretary Digvijay Singh said.

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Umesh replaces Shami in India squad for Australia T20Is

Rediff.com18 Sep 2022

Mohammed Shami was ruled out of the rubber, starting Tuesday, late on Saturday night after he tested positive for COVID-19.

Women's World T20: Harmanpreet to lead India

Women's World T20: Harmanpreet to lead India

Rediff.com28 Sep 2018

Harmanpreet Kaur will lead a 15-member Indian team at the sixth ICC Women's World Twenty20 to be held in the West Indies from November 9 to 24.

Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Bangladesh ODIs

Ravindra Jadeja ruled out of Bangladesh ODIs

Rediff.com24 Nov 2022

Jadeja, 33, was forced to withdraw from India's Asia Cup campaign after the group stages in order to undergo surgery for a chronic knee problem. Jadeja missed the whole T20 World Cup, despite India coach Rahul Dravid's initial optimism that he may recuperate in time to participate in India's campaign.

HC order on St Stephen's College minority seat admissions to stay

HC order on St Stephen's College minority seat admissions to stay

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday refused to interfere with the Delhi high court interim order allowing St Stephen's College to conduct interviews for granting admission to students under the minority quota besides taking into consideration their common university entrance test (CUET) scores.

Paes returns to Davis Cup team; Rohan, Somdev, Yuki also named

Paes returns to Davis Cup team; Rohan, Somdev, Yuki also named

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

Leander Paes makes a return to the country's Davis Cup team as India named a four-member squad for the World Group play-off tie at home against top seeds Czech Republic from September 18-20.

Natarajan awaits next challenge as he dons Test whites

Natarajan awaits next challenge as he dons Test whites

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Natarajan was added to the Test squad for the remaining two Test matches against Australia on January 1.

Fed Cup: Sania, Ankita to lead India against Latvia

Fed Cup: Sania, Ankita to lead India against Latvia

Rediff.com16 Mar 2021

The two-day away tie will be played from April 16 on the indoor hard courts at the National Tennis Centre, Lielupe, Jurmala.

Davis Cup playoffs: Somdev, Lee-Hesh for Japan tie

Davis Cup playoffs: Somdev, Lee-Hesh for Japan tie

Rediff.com19 Aug 2011

Somdev Devvarman will spearhead India's singles challenge in a four-member team announced by the All India Tennis Association on Friday for the Davis Cup World Group playoffs against Japan from September 16 to 18.

We are a democratic institution, not one-man show: AITA

We are a democratic institution, not one-man show: AITA

Rediff.com19 Sep 2012

The All India Tennis Association (AITA) on Wednesday dismissed Mahesh Bhupathi's allegation that the national federation is run by only one man and asserted that it is a "democratic" institution.

No rift between me and Kamal Naath, says Digvijaya

No rift between me and Kamal Naath, says Digvijaya

Rediff.com29 Oct 2023

Singh in a statement noted several newspapers have claimed that he cancelled his visits to Jhabua and Khategaon due to his displeasure.

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

P T Usha to take over as first woman IOA president

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

The legendary PT Usha will be officially elected as the first woman president of Indian Olympic Association (IOA) during the governing body's polls on Saturday, ushering in a new era in country's sports administration.

Pujara to lead India 'A' in West Indies

Pujara to lead India 'A' in West Indies

Rediff.com27 Apr 2012

Saurashtra batsman Cheteshwar Pujara was on Friday named the captain of the India 'A' team that will tour the West Indies in June for three four-day matches, three One-dayers and two Twenty20s.

'Concussed' Jadeja ruled out, Shardul to replace him

'Concussed' Jadeja ruled out, Shardul to replace him

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

BCCI said Jadeja remains under observation and will be taken for further scans if required on Saturday.

AITA to send one men's doubles team to Olympics

AITA to send one men's doubles team to Olympics

Rediff.com15 Jun 2012

Mahesh Bhupathi and Rohan Bopanna are likely to face the axe for insisting on playing as a team, as the All India Tennis Association selection committee, it seems, has decided to send just one combination for the men's doubles at the Olympics, with Leander Paes being the first choice.

Bill to link Aadhaar with voter ID passed in Parl as Oppn walks out

Bill to link Aadhaar with voter ID passed in Parl as Oppn walks out

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

The opposition parties were demanding a division of votes as they had moved a motion to send the Bill to a select committee, which was rejected by voice vote.

Sehwag out of T20 WC, Vijay named as replacement

Sehwag out of T20 WC, Vijay named as replacement

Rediff.com20 Apr 2010

Virender Sehwag been ruled out of the ICC T20 World Cup. In-form Tamil Nadu batsman Murali Vijay will replace him in the India squad bound for the West Indies.

Kharge set to be named INDIA chair, Nitish could be convener

Kharge set to be named INDIA chair, Nitish could be convener

Rediff.com13 Jan 2024

Consensus emerged on the appointment of Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge as the chairperson of the opposition Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), while Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar's name was proposed for the convener's post, pending approval of parties absent at the alliance meeting on Saturday, according to sources.

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

Will venue shift see Paes return to Davis Cup squad?

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

AITA on sticky wicket after shift in venue

CBI vs CBI: SC reserves verdict on Alok Verma's plea

CBI vs CBI: SC reserves verdict on Alok Verma's plea

Rediff.com7 Dec 2018

The 'essence' of every government action must be in the interest of the institution, the SC said.

Assam passes bill to scrap state-run Madrassas

Assam passes bill to scrap state-run Madrassas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

From April 1 next year, over 600 state-run Madrassas will be converted into upper primary, high and higher secondary schools with no change of status, pay, allowances and service conditions of the teaching and non-teaching staff.

Kuldeep Yadav replaces Mishra for one-off Test

Kuldeep Yadav replaces Mishra for one-off Test

Rediff.com7 Feb 2017

The All-India Senior Selection Committee called on Yadav after Mishra was ruled out of the match having sustained a knee injury while fielding in the Bengaluru T20I match against England last week.

Omar and Mufti in Twitter spat over triple talaq bill

Omar and Mufti in Twitter spat over triple talaq bill

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Peoples Democratic Party chief Mehbooba Mufti and National Conference leader Omar Abdullah engaged in a war of words on Twitter after the passage of the triple talaq bill in Rajya Sabha, with the latter stating that PDP leaders abstaining from voting "helped the government with the numbers needed to pass the bill."

Bumrah ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka after complaining of 'stiff back'

Bumrah ruled out of ODI series against Sri Lanka after complaining of 'stiff back'

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

Jasprit Bumrah's return to action has been delayed further after the fast bowler was ruled of the three-match ODI series against Sri Lanka as a 'precautionary measure', BCCI said on Monday.

Harmanpreet to lead India women's team vs Bangladesh

Harmanpreet to lead India women's team vs Bangladesh

Rediff.com28 Mar 2013

Harmanpreet Kaur was named captain of the Indian women's team replacing seasoned Mithali Raj, for the limited-overs series against Bangladesh starting April 2 at home.

Sreesanth, Raina in squad for Kolkata Test

Sreesanth, Raina in squad for Kolkata Test

Rediff.com9 Feb 2010

Soon after India had suffered a humiliating innings and six runs defeat in the opening Test at Nagpur on Tuesday, the selection panel made changes in the squad for the second Test at Kolkata that weren't too convincing. The All-India Senior Selection Committee decided to include Dinesh Karthik, S Sreesanth and Suresh Raina in the squad at the expense of Wriddhiman Saha, Abhimanyu Mithun and Sudeep Tyagi.

AITA communicate all offers in writing to rebel players

AITA communicate all offers in writing to rebel players

Rediff.com8 Feb 2013

In its last ditch effort to break the deadlock, the All India Tennis Association communicated all the offers with regard to playing conditions in writing to the rebel players and also asked for their availability for the upcoming tie against Indonesia.

'To play for the flag has always been the greatest inspiration for me'

'To play for the flag has always been the greatest inspiration for me'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2016

Leander Paes, the winner of 18 Grand Slam titles, will make his seventh Olympic appearance after he was named as Rohan Bopanna's partner for the men's doubles by the All India Tennis Association on Saturday.

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Will win Rajasthan polls, if...: Cong amid Pilot-Gehlot tussle

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The Congress refrained from commenting on any peace formula between Gehlot and Pilot.

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Cricket Buzz: BCCI extends Ratnakar Shetty's contract as GM

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

Chaudhary conveyed the message to Shetty through an e-mail.

Badrinath to replace Laxman for NZ Test series

Badrinath to replace Laxman for NZ Test series

Rediff.com19 Aug 2012

Veteran Tamil Nadu batsman S Badrinath has been recalled into the Indian Test team as replacement of the just retired VVS Laxman.

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

In a big win for Modi govt, triple talaq bill gets RS nod

Rediff.com31 Jul 2019

Rajya Sabha also rejected an opposition sponsored motions to send the bill to a select committee of the House and for making triple talaq a civil offence with 100 votes against it as compared to 84 in favour.

Mithali to lead Indian eves in England

Mithali to lead Indian eves in England

Rediff.com30 Jul 2008

Mithali Raj will lead the 17-member Indian women's cricket squad for the upcoming England tour from August 26 to September 9.

Rebels snubbed; depleted India squad for S Korea Davis tie

Rebels snubbed; depleted India squad for S Korea Davis tie

Rediff.com11 Jan 2013

India will field a depleted team for the Davis Cup tie against South Korea. With the revolting players sticking to their stand, the AITA on Friday named Leander Paes, V M Ranjit, Vijaykant Malik and Purav Raja for next month's home match.

Rayudu replaces injured Tiwary for England T20s

Rayudu replaces injured Tiwary for England T20s

Rediff.com11 Dec 2012

Ambati Rayudu was named as a replacement for injured batsman Manoj Tiwary in the Indian cricket squad for the two Twenty20s against England later this month.