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SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

SC judge dissents collegium recommendation to elevate Justice Pancholi

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Supreme Court Justice B V Nagarathna dissented against the collegium's recommendation to elevate Patna High Court Chief Justice Vipul Manubhai Pancholi to the Supreme Court, citing concerns about seniority, regional representation, and the circumstances of his earlier transfer.

Indian football in crisis: ISL clubs warn of shutdown

Indian football in crisis: ISL clubs warn of shutdown

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

No headway in meeting between AIFF and FSDL

No end to ISL stalemate! SC reserves order on MRA row

No end to ISL stalemate! SC reserves order on MRA row

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court on Monday reserved its order on issues pertaining to the renewal of the master rights agreement, which is necessary for holding Indian Super League (ISL) football matches this season.

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

BJP-AIADMK Gift Stalin An Election Issue

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Amit Shah seemingly encouraging AIADMK dissident Sengottaiyan after party boss Edappadi K Palaniswami had removed his one-time mentor from all party posts has not gone down well with party cadres. They are now ready to buy Team EPS' theory that the BJP and Amit Shah are out to liquidate the AIADMK, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

'Alcohol Causes 7 Kinds Of Cancer'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'After tobacco, the next most common cause for oral cancer is alcohol.'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Maratha Quota Stir: 'Business Is Affected'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'All commercial and banking transactions happen in South Mumbai.'

SAFF U-17 Women's Championship squad announced

SAFF U-17 Women's Championship squad announced

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Each team will play six matches, and the one with the most points will be crowned champion.

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

'Mamata Banerjee Can't Hide The Truth'

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'No sane person will ever want to stop this film in Bengal. This is going to heal the Bengali community.'

500K Free ChatGPT Licences for India

500K Free ChatGPT Licences for India

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

OpenAI will provide 500,000 free ChatGPT licences for six months to students and teachers across government schools from classes 1 to 12, engineering and technical institutes, as well as K-12 educators.

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

The Malayalee Who Captained UAE's Cricket Team

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

C P Rizwan led the UAE to its first win in a T20 World Cup match, played 42 ODIs and 18 T20Is before he retired this week. 'I end my international career with a heavy heart, but I feel proud of what I have achieved,' Rizwan tells K R Nayar.

'Focus on own game' as India face Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup

'Focus on own game' as India face Tajikistan in CAFA Nations Cup

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'Yes, this is an away game against a good team, but we have to prepare accordingly and think only of one thing -- a positive result.'

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Finally, a meeting to decide ISL's future!

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

AIFF top brass to meet eight ISL club CEOs on Aug 7 to discuss their concerns

BSF foils infiltration in J-K's Kathua, guns down Pak intruder

BSF foils infiltration in J-K's Kathua, guns down Pak intruder

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

A Pakistani intruder was killed by the BSF while attempting to cross the International Border in the Kathua district of Jammu and Kashmir. The BSF is lodging a protest with Pakistani counterparts.

EPS Shows BJP Who Is The Boss in Tamil Nadu

EPS Shows BJP Who Is The Boss in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The EPS camp feels assertiveness will help the AIADMK keep the BJP's seat-share ambitions to the minimum,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

AIFF legal counsels to address concerns of ISL clubs

AIFF legal counsels to address concerns of ISL clubs

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

ISL Imbroglio: AIFF calls for meeting between legal counsels of federation and clubs

Jamil banks on belief for tough CAFA Cup assignment

Jamil banks on belief for tough CAFA Cup assignment

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

India face hosts Tajikistan on August 29 followed by matches against Iran on September 1 and Afghanistan on September 4.

Feud erupts in Matua head family in Bengal; BJP uneasy

Feud erupts in Matua head family in Bengal; BJP uneasy

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

A family feud within the politically influential Matua community has erupted between Union minister Shantanu Thakur and his brother, BJP MLA Subrata Thakur, creating ripples in West Bengal's political landscape and posing a challenge for the BJP ahead of upcoming elections.

Shot in arm for girls football in Udaipur

Shot in arm for girls football in Udaipur

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

This is India's first technology-driven residential football training centre exclusively for girls, the company has claimed.

AIFF faces FIFA ban threat; Olympic bid, FC Goa's AFC hopes at risk

AIFF faces FIFA ban threat; Olympic bid, FC Goa's AFC hopes at risk

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

'Failure to meet this schedule will leave us with no alternative but to refer the matter to the relevant FIFA decision-making body for consideration and decision... including the possibility of suspension.'

'Concerned' FIFRO's stern message to AIFF

'Concerned' FIFRO's stern message to AIFF

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The Football Players Association of India (FPAI) and FIFPRO have been in constant contact with players across the ISL and have raised the matter with FIFA and the AFC on their behalf.'

AIFF, FSDL reach resolution; ISL could commence in Dec

AIFF, FSDL reach resolution; ISL could commence in Dec

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'The AIFF has agreed that: It will conduct an open, competitive and transparent tender (or equivalent process) for selection of a commercial partner to conduct the ISL in line with global best practices.'

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Navi Mumbai to host five women's ODI World Cup matches

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The other venues for the eight-team tournament include Guwahati, Indore, Visakhapatnam and Colombo.

From crisis to comeback? AIFF pins hopes on Khalid Jamil

From crisis to comeback? AIFF pins hopes on Khalid Jamil

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Jamil, who succeeded Manolo Mrquez at the helm of affairs, on Monday named his 23-member squad for the upcoming CAFA Nations Cup, which will mark his first assignment since taking charge of the national side.

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Veteran RSS member, Radhakrishnan is called 'Modi of Tamil Nadu'

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

A profile of C.P. Radhakrishnan, the Maharashtra Governor and former MP, who is being considered as a potential Vice President candidate. His political journey, association with RSS and Jan Sangh, and his influence in Tamil Nadu politics are highlighted.

Unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July

Unemployment rate dips to 5.2% in July

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The rate of unemployment in the country declined to 5.2 per cent in July from 5.6 per cent in June, a government survey said on Monday. The unemployment rate (UR) in May was also 5.6 per cent, said the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) released by the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI).

SC sets aside HC order on naming welfare scheme after CM

SC sets aside HC order on naming welfare scheme after CM

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The Supreme Court overturned a Madras High Court order restricting the Tamil Nadu government from using the names and photographs of current and former chief ministers in welfare schemes. The court also imposed a fine on the AIADMK leader who filed the initial plea.

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

AIFF, FSDL to sit together to settle ISL dispute

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Will negotiate with FSDL to arrive at mutually agreeable measures: AIFF after SC hearing

Sindhu fights to live another day at World C'ships

Sindhu fights to live another day at World C'ships

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The former World Champion reaches the pre-quarterfinals for the first time since 2021.

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Mohun Bagan defies AIFF: Refuses to release players for India camp

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

The senior India squad began its preparatory camp in Bengaluru on August 15 ahead of next month's CAFA Nations Cup, but 13 players, including seven from Mohun Bagan, have skipped the camp.

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

It's official! Khalid Jamil to lead India for 2 years

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

The AIFF said Jamil has signed the contract after parting ways with ISL team Jamshedpur FC.

Sports Bill relaxes rules to allow fresh faces in federations

Sports Bill relaxes rules to allow fresh faces in federations

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

'In consultations, several stakeholders, including athlete representatives and smaller federations, highlighted that overly restrictive eligibility rules tended to entrench incumbents and limit opportunities for fresh leadership.'

Why Banks Are Speaking Local Languages

Why Banks Are Speaking Local Languages

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

State-owned banks are prioritising local language skills in their hiring to improve customer service and reduce language barriers.

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Jamil banks on fresh faces as India miss key players

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

There are four first-timers in Jamil's camp of 25 players -- defenders Alex Saji, Sunil Benchamin, Muhammed Uvais, and forward Manvir Singh.

Bengaluru FC stops salaries of players with ISL in limbo

Bengaluru FC stops salaries of players with ISL in limbo

Rediff.com5 Aug 2025

2018-19 ISL champions Bengaluru FC said they had taken the decision "in view of the uncertainty surrounding the future of the Indian Super League season."

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Vice-Presidential election: Stage set for 'south versus south' battle

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

The stage is set for a direct contest between NDA nominee C P Radhakrishnan and joint opposition candidate B Sudershan Reddy for the September 9 vice-presidential election. Nominations have been scrutinized and accepted.

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Normal life remains unaffected during strike, violence in Bengal

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

A nationwide strike called by trade unions to protest against the central government's labor policies had a mixed impact across India. While normal life remained largely unaffected in most parts of the country, some sectors like banking, transport, and insurance experienced disruptions. Sporadic incidents of violence were reported in West Bengal.

Will script history in next year's TN polls: Actor Vijay

Will script history in next year's TN polls: Actor Vijay

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

He ruled out an electoral alliance with any party and said next year's Assembly poll will be a straight contest between his TVK and the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam.

Nuns' arrest: Court reserves order on bail plea in trafficking case

Nuns' arrest: Court reserves order on bail plea in trafficking case

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

A special NIA court in Chhattisgarh's Bilaspur district has reserved its order on a bail application filed by three persons, including two nuns from Kerala, arrested on charges of human trafficking and forced religious conversion.

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

PIX: Kolkata Bids Emotional Adieu To Dr Vece Paes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

Dr. Vece Paes laid to rest as Ganguly, Tirkey join mourners in funeral procession

Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks

Gujarat honour killing victim cracks NEET with high marks

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

An 18-year-old girl from Gujarat, a victim of suspected honor killing, has cracked the National Eligibility cum Entrance Test (NEET). She was allegedly killed by her father and uncles for being in a live-in relationship.