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Govt to bring in legislation to regulate crypto currency

Govt to bring in legislation to regulate crypto currency

Rediff.com17 Feb 2021

Operationalising the ban is being fleshed out: it will entail which cryptocurrencies will be banned and how.

Why BCCI can't escape from implementing Lodha recommendations...

Why BCCI can't escape from implementing Lodha recommendations...

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

"The BCCI might think that they have escaped from implementing the recommendations but they are completely wrong."

BCCI allows India women's team to play against Pakistan?

BCCI allows India women's team to play against Pakistan?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2016

India has agreed to play against Pakistan in the women's Asia Twenty 20 Cup in Thailand, PCB sources have claimed.

BCCI to felicitate Sehwag before Kotla Test, DDCA to stay away

BCCI to felicitate Sehwag before Kotla Test, DDCA to stay away

Rediff.com2 Dec 2015

The BCCI will felicitate the recently-retired Virender Sehwag at his home ground Feroz Shah Kotla on Thursday before the start of the fourth Test match between India and South Africa.

On Amit Shah's 'OROP' jibe, Omar's 'ODOMOS' reply

On Amit Shah's 'OROP' jibe, Omar's 'ODOMOS' reply

Rediff.com28 Jan 2019

Responding to Shagh, National Conference leader Omar Abdullah said the country was suffering from too much "ODOMOS- overdose of only Modi only Shah".

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Govt yet to clear India-Pak cricket series

Rediff.com27 Nov 2015

Days after the Board of Control for Cricket in India's request to the government for clearance on resumption of cricketing ties with Pakistan, the External Affairs Ministry said no decision has been taken on it.

Kotla stadium could lose World T20 matches

Kotla stadium could lose World T20 matches

Rediff.com30 Jan 2016

New Delhi's Feroz Shah Kotla ground is in danger of losing its World Twenty20 fixtures after the Indian cricket board (BCCI) moved a match against Sri Lanka away from the venue due to administrative lapses.

India to host 2018 Asia Cup, 2016 edition in Bangladesh

India to host 2018 Asia Cup, 2016 edition in Bangladesh

Rediff.com29 Oct 2015

The next year's Asia Cup T20 tournament will be held in Bangladesh in February with India hosting the 2018 edition of the marquee event, said Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur.

CAB planning Dalmiya Memorial Lecture during home season

CAB planning Dalmiya Memorial Lecture during home season

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

The Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) is planning to hold a cricket lecture in memory of late ICC and BCCI president Jagmohan Dalmiya during the upcoming Indian home season. Dalmiya passed away last September as sitting BCCI president after a brief illness.

'A performance that will inspire generations'

'A performance that will inspire generations'

Rediff.com24 Jul 2021

PM Modi, Olympian Abhinav Bindra lead country in congratulating Mirabai Chanu on winning Olympic silver on Saturday.

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

You should be ashamed: Israeli envoy to IFFI jury head

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

The Israeli envoy said Nadav Lapid has abused the Indian invitation to chair the panel of judges at IFFI Goa, as well as, the trust bestowed on him.

'Investors are not coming to do charity'

'Investors are not coming to do charity'

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

'Investment is continuously coming.'

Time running out for India-Pakistan cricket series

Time running out for India-Pakistan cricket series

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

Conceding that time is running out for the proposed India-Pakistan bilateral cricket series to take place, BCCI secretary Anurag Thakur said the Board is still waiting for the government's approval.

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

India and West Indies to play T20 games in United States

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

India will play two Twenty20 internationals against world champions West Indies in Florida in late August, the Board Of Control For Cricket In India (BCCI) said on Tuesday.

Revealed! Why Kohli was ignored from ICC 2016 Test Team

Revealed! Why Kohli was ignored from ICC 2016 Test Team

Rediff.com22 Dec 2016

Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) president Anurag Thakur on Thursday informed that star Test skipper Virat Kohli failed to make it to the International Cricket Council's (ICC) Test Team because voting happened in September and he made all the runs after that month. Despite being adjudged as the Man-of-the-Series with 655 runs in the recently concluded five-match series against England which the World No. 1 Test team won 4-0, Kohli missed a berth in the ICC Test team of the year 2016.

Quadrangular cricket series involving India-Pak on cards?

Quadrangular cricket series involving India-Pak on cards?

Rediff.com26 Nov 2016

Pakistani and Indian cricket officials will get another opportunity on December 17 to sit across the table and discuss the strained and suspended bilateral cricket ties between the two nations.

Why BCCI does not give equal funds to all its members

Why BCCI does not give equal funds to all its members

Rediff.com6 Apr 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Anurag Thakur on Wednesday said that disbursement of financial grant even in cricket's global body International Cricket Council has always been performance based where the top Test playing nations got more share compared to the associate members.

CAB, KSCA polls frozen following Lodha directive?

CAB, KSCA polls frozen following Lodha directive?

Rediff.com20 Jul 2016

The Supreme Court appointed Justice RM Lodha Committee, whose recommended reforms are to be implemented by the BCCI in the next six months, has directed the Indian Cricket Board to freeze all elections post Monday's verdict by the apex court.

BCCI says no to felicitation of World Cup winners in Delhi

BCCI says no to felicitation of World Cup winners in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Dec 2015

The BCCI denied the Delhi Government permission to felicitate World Cup winners (1983 and 2011) from the state, along with former captain Bishan Singh Bedi, inside the Feroz Shah Kotla's field of play, saying that the planned ceremony would have violated norms.

SEE: What PM Modi told Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes

SEE: What PM Modi told Tokyo Olympics-bound athletes

Rediff.com14 Jul 2021

Well aware of their preparations and formative years, Modi's conversations touched upon the making of their success stories and also some fun queries like the one posed to world champion P V Sindhu.

BCCI seeks government clearance on Pakistan series

BCCI seeks government clearance on Pakistan series

Rediff.com25 Nov 2015

The BCCI has formally sought the clearance of the central government to play Pakistan in Sri Lanka in December, its secretary Anurag Thakur confirmed.

PICS: Kohli, Dhoni, Kumble and Dravid discuss India's roadmap

PICS: Kohli, Dhoni, Kumble and Dravid discuss India's roadmap

Rediff.com4 Jul 2016

India's Test skipper Virat Kohli along with his limited-overs counterpart Mahendra Singh Dhoni had a special meeting with head coach Anil Kumble and U-19 coach Rahul Dravid in Bengaluru on Sunday. The meeting was also attended by chief national selector Sandeep Patil, GM (Cricket Operations) MV Sridhar, National Cricket Academy's batting coach WV Raman, spin bowling coach Narendra Hirwani, chairman of junior selection committee Venkatesh Prasad and team physio Andrew Leipus.

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Why BCCI picked Kumble as India's coach

Rediff.com23 Jun 2016

Explaining the decision to appoint Anil Kumble despite his lack of experience as an international coach, BCCI president Anurag Thakur said the former spinner's record itself is a testimony to his worthiness for the job.

IPL PHOTOS: Agony for Royal Challengers, ecstasy for Sunrisers

IPL PHOTOS: Agony for Royal Challengers, ecstasy for Sunrisers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

It was a tale of contrasting emotions as curtains came down on the ninth edition of the Indian Premier League at the Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru.

Should Pakistan players be allowed to play in the IPL?

Should Pakistan players be allowed to play in the IPL?

Rediff.com26 May 2016

Have your say in the poll below.

SC refuses to entertain stay on BCCI elections

SC refuses to entertain stay on BCCI elections

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking stay on the Board of Control for Cricket in India elections scheduled to take place on May 22.

Paranjpe, Khoda to be removed from India selection panel

Paranjpe, Khoda to be removed from India selection panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2017

Jatin Paranjpe and Gagan Khoda are set to be removed from the BCCI senior selection panel after the Board was clearly told to trim to the panel to three members in place of five, as recommended by the Supreme Court-appointed Lodha Committee.

MSMEs get early Diwali, GST refund in 30 days

MSMEs get early Diwali, GST refund in 30 days

Rediff.com23 Aug 2019

Reacting to the announcement, MSME Minister Nitin Gadkari said clearing GST dues within 30 days will be highly beneficial for the MSME sector and will also be instrumental in increasing job opportunities.

Srinivasan unanimously re-elected TNCA president

Srinivasan unanimously re-elected TNCA president

Rediff.com12 Jun 2015

Former Board of Control for Cricket in India chief and current International Cricket Council Chairman Narayanaswami Srinivasan was on Friday unanimously re-elected President of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association.

Why PM Modi lost 1 lakh followers on Twitter

Why PM Modi lost 1 lakh followers on Twitter

Rediff.com11 Feb 2019

Apart from Modi and Gandhi, some other accounts that lost a significant number of followers in the November crackdown were those of Kiren Rijiju, minister of state for home affairs; Bhupender Yadav, national general secretary of the Bharatiya Janata Party, and Anurag Thakur, chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on IT. Neha Alawadhi reports.

VOTE: Should the IPL be held outside India?

VOTE: Should the IPL be held outside India?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2016

The BCCI may host next season's IPL outside India.

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Kings XI Punjab considering shifting its IPL matches out of Maharashtra

Rediff.com11 Apr 2016

Kings XI Punjab co-owner Ness Wadia on Monday said that the franchise is 'very seriously considering' shifting its three Indian Premier League matches from drought-hit Maharashtra to some other venue.

BCCI to introduce Player Agent Accreditation system, Code of Ethics

BCCI to introduce Player Agent Accreditation system, Code of Ethics

Rediff.com2 Aug 2015

Continuing its efforts to clean up the game, the Board of Control for Cricket in India on Sunday said it will put in place a Player Agent Accreditation System to ensure that those handling the cricketers' commercial interests are bound by a code of conduct.

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

CAA has no provision to take away citizenship: Shah

Rediff.com27 Dec 2019

I challenge Rahul Baba that let me know if there is even a single line in the act regarding the withdrawal of anyone's citizenship, said Shah.

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Working Committee meet adjourned over Srinivasan's presence

Rediff.com28 Aug 2015

High drama was witnessed at the Board of Control for Cricket in India's crucial Working Committee meeting in Kolkata on Friday over the presence of Narayanswami Srinivasan, prompting president Jagmohan Dalmiya to adjourn it sine die over lack of legal clarity on the sidelined former chief's status.

Selectors 'want to see Rahane's other aspects', vow to back him

Selectors 'want to see Rahane's other aspects', vow to back him

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

Manu Shankar/Rediff.com reports on Monday's selection committee meeting in Delhi.

Opposition members protest in LS against CAA

Opposition members protest in LS against CAA

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

Opposition members displayed placards saying 'Save India', 'Save Democracy' and 'Save Constitution'.

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

BCCI to set up National Umpires Academy

Rediff.com28 Feb 2014

Keen to have a representation in the ICC's Elite panel of Umpires, the BCCI is all set to set up a National Umpires Academy in the country to improve the standard of officials.

BCCI moves SC seeking disbursal of fund for remaining Tests

BCCI moves SC seeking disbursal of fund for remaining Tests

Rediff.com7 Dec 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday moved the Supreme Court seeking disbursal of an amount of approximately Rs 1.33 crores for the remaining two Tests between India and England to be held in Mumbai and Chennai. The apex court has decided to hear the plea at 3 p.m. today (Wednesday). The two Test matches of the ongoing five-match series are slated to be held at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai (December 8-12) and MA Chidambaram Stadium, Chennai (December 16-20).

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Sebi paves way for LIC's mega float

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

Sebi's change of rules will give the government -- which owns 100 per cent of LIC -- the flexibility to assess market demand and opt for lower dilution.