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'We grant bail, you become minister next day': SC to Senthil Balaji

'We grant bail, you become minister next day': SC to Senthil Balaji

Rediff.com2 Dec 2024

A bench of Justices Abhay S Oka and Augustine George Masih, however, refused to interfere with the September 26 order of the apex court granting bail to Balaji on a plea filed by one of the complainants seeking its cancellation.

Viksit Bharat@2047 is an ambition of every Indian: PM

Viksit Bharat@2047 is an ambition of every Indian: PM

Rediff.com27 Jul 2024

Making India a developed nation by 2047 is an ambition of every Indian, and states can play an active role in achieving this aim as they are directly connected with the people, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday. Modi is chairing the 9th Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog.

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Sonam Wangchuk ends fast; govt to talk on Ladakh demand on Dec 3

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

The letter said the high-powered committee of the ministry, which was holding talks with representatives from Ladakh, will meet them next on December 3.

Pak players to get visas for World T20 in India: BCCI

Pak players to get visas for World T20 in India: BCCI

Rediff.com17 Apr 2021

India and Pakistan have not played bilateral cricket for close to a decade now due to diplomatic tensions between the two countries.

Asia Cup will be held in UAE, says Ganguly

Asia Cup will be held in UAE, says Ganguly

Rediff.com22 Jul 2022

The Asia Cup, which was scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka, has been shifted to the United Arab Emirates, BCCI president Sourav Ganguly said on Thursday.

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

DDCA ombudsman puts Rajat Sharma's resignation on hold

Rediff.com17 Nov 2019

Sharma had resigned on Saturday from his post, citing his inability to continue amidst 'various pulls and pressures', though without taking any name.

Byju's, MPL want exit from Team India sponsorship

Byju's, MPL want exit from Team India sponsorship

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Indian team's jersey sponsor Byju's wants to terminate its agreement with the BCCI which has asked the company to continue at least until March 2023.

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

Pawar, Fadnavis make power-play for MCA over dinner

Rediff.com19 Oct 2022

Milind Narvekar, the close aide of Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, and NCP leader Jitendra Awhad are also contesting the election and have filed their nominations from the panel formed by Pawar and Shelar.

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Former SC judge Saran appointed BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

Vineet Saran, 65, is a former Chief Justice of Odisha High Court, and also served as a judge in Karnataka and Allahabad High Court.

Fans to get free entry for India women's matches against England, Australia in Mumbai

Fans to get free entry for India women's matches against England, Australia in Mumbai

Rediff.com28 Nov 2023

Fans have been spared the hassle of running around for match tickets during Indian women's cricket team's upcoming fixtures against England and Australia at the Wankhede Stadium and DY Patil Stadium.

LG bound by aid and advice of council of ministers of Delhi govt: SC

LG bound by aid and advice of council of ministers of Delhi govt: SC

Rediff.com11 May 2023

A five-judge constitution bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the term "administration" with regard to powers of the lieutenant governor cannot be understood as the entire administration of Delhi.

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

SEE: Keeping Mumbai's maidans in shape during lockdown

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

It's been a while since the sound of red cherry hitting the sweet spot of a bat was heard across the iconic Mumbai maidans as there has been minimum activity in the city due to the 21-day national lockdown owing to the coronavirus pandemic. The MCA has now got hold of a few groundsmen, who stay nearby and can look after the maintenance of these grounds where school cricket, and local tournaments like Times Shield and Kanga League are played.

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

IOC penalises IOA over ongoing internal row

Rediff.com11 Oct 2024

Withholds Olympic Solidarity fund

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

Senthil Balaji's appointment as minister terribly wrong: SC slams TN govt

Rediff.com20 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court of India expressed concern over the appointment of DMK leader V Senthil Balaji as a minister in the Tamil Nadu government despite pending money laundering cases against him. The court questioned the state government's decision, stating it is "terribly wrong" to appoint a person as a minister while facing legal proceedings. The matter has been adjourned to January 15, 2025.

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Justice Sanjiv Khanna takes oath as 51st Chief Justice of India

Rediff.com11 Nov 2024

Justice Khanna, who will serve as CJI for a little over six months, will demit office on May 13, 2025.

ICA elections: Former players Azad and Gaekwad set for battle

ICA elections: Former players Azad and Gaekwad set for battle

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The main fight during the three-day Indian Cricketers' Association election will be between former cricketers Kirti Azad and Anshuman Gaekwad to become the male representative nominee to the BCCI Apex Council.

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Did RSS emissary visit fasting Wangchuk on the sly?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2024

Wangchuk, who has been camping at Ladakh Bhawan in the national capital, is yet to be approached by a central government representative, a group member said.

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Is AMU a minority institution or not? SC to pronounce verdict on Friday

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

On February 1, grappling with the intractable issue of the AMU's minority status, the top court said the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and did not restore the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Asian Games: Gaikwad to lead India; Rinku, Jaiswal picked

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shivam Dube, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Tilak Varma and Prabhsimran Singh are the others who have been picked at the back of a stellar IPL.

India's HMPV cases rise to 5; govt says no need to panic

India's HMPV cases rise to 5; govt says no need to panic

Rediff.com6 Jan 2025

It is important to note that neither of the patients have any history of international travel, the ministry underlined.

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

BCCI's high-stakes media rights deal set to conclude in August

Rediff.com8 Jul 2023

BCCI to lock in broadcast deal by August-end before series against Australia; Afghanistan ODIs moved to January

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

'We'll come out with policy to prevent pre-determined retirement'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

The trend of players plying their trade in overseas leagues right after their retirement from international cricket or IPL has irked the board.

KL Rahul tests positive for COVID-19; set to miss WI T20s

KL Rahul tests positive for COVID-19; set to miss WI T20s

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Star India batter K L Rahul on Thursday tested positive for COVID-19, which is likely to rule him out of the upcoming five-match T20I series against the West Indies, starting on July 29.

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Parents, Equip Your Child For A Changing World

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

'Make your child solve his/her problems on his/her own. Let the child see parenting as a partnership between you and your child.'

No poll for gen sec till apex court has heard AIADMK leadership row: EPS to SC

No poll for gen sec till apex court has heard AIADMK leadership row: EPS to SC

Rediff.com1 Oct 2022

Palaniswami currently helms the party founded by the charismatic M G Ramachandran and nurtured by the redoubtable J Jayalalithaa.

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Justice Khanna to take oath as CJI on Monday, Justice Chandrachud retires

Rediff.com10 Nov 2024

Justice Sanjiv Khanna, who has been part of several landmark Supreme Court judgements such as scrapping the electoral bonds scheme and upholding abrogation of Article 370, will be sworn in as the 51st Chief Justice of India on Monday.

Ganguly officially takes charge as CAB chief for second term

Ganguly officially takes charge as CAB chief for second term

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

This is Sourav Ganguly's second term in office after he became CAB president in 2015 following the death of Jagmohan Dalmiya.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Many Oppn CMs to stay away from Modi's Niti Aayog meet

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

Chief ministers of three Congress-ruled states -- Karnataka's Siddaramaiah, Himachal Pradesh's Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu and Telangana's Revanth Reddy -- have announced they will not attend the NITI Aayog meeting over alleged bias against their states in the Union Budget.

IBF forms digital media content regulatory council

IBF forms digital media content regulatory council

Rediff.com31 May 2021

The Indian Broadcasting Foundation (IBF) on Monday announced the appointment of former Supreme Court judge Justice Vikramjit Sen as the Chairman of its newly formed self-regulatory body Digital Media Content Regulatory Council (DMCRC).

Baroda cricketer suspended for indiscipline

Baroda cricketer suspended for indiscipline

Rediff.com22 Jan 2021

The decision to suspend Hooda was taken during the Apex Council meeting of the BCA which was held on Thursday evening.

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Ladakh gets 5 new districts; locals welcome decision

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

"The new districts, namely Zanskar, Drass, Sham, Nubra and Changthang, will take the benefits meant for the people to their doorsteps by bolstering governance in every nook and cranny," he said.

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

LG, not Delhi govt, has power to nominate MCD official: SC

Rediff.com5 Aug 2024

In a major setback to Delhi's Aam Aadmi Party government, the Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the law 'expressly enables' the lieutenant governor to nominate aldermen to the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) and he is not bound by the advice of the council of ministers in the matter.

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rahane, Ishant set to lose BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com12 Dec 2022

Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav may get promotion in the annual central contracts list for the 2022-23 season.

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Conflict ruling suggested in the Lodha reforms for BCCI came under criticism from several quarters as they believed it stopped the former cricketers from coming forward to help Indian cricket and cricketers.

KL Rahul to miss out T20I series against West Indies

KL Rahul to miss out T20I series against West Indies

Rediff.com27 Jul 2022

Rahul has completed his isolation period, but has been advised one more week's rest and recuperation by the BCCI's medical professionals.

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

MCA restores two seats for Gavaskar at Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com9 Jul 2020

The two fixed seats were originally allotted to Gavaskar and his wife at the Garware Pavilion to honour him at the time of his retirement.

Sachin, Laxman set to return to Cricket Advisory Committee

Sachin, Laxman set to return to Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com29 Nov 2019

According to a top BCCI official, Tendulkar and Laxman who both had resigned in July will resume their roles in the CAC.

Kukis, Meiteis hold separate protests across Manipur

Kukis, Meiteis hold separate protests across Manipur

Rediff.com13 Nov 2024

The Kuki-Zo Council called for a 13-hour shutdown in Manipur's hill areas on Tuesday, demanding an investigation into the death of 11 people in a clash with security forces in Jiribam. The shutdown, which began at 5 am, saw schools, markets, and public transport remain closed. Various Kuki-Zo organizations, including the Kuki Students' Organisation, the Zomi Students' Federation, and the Hmar Students' Association, demanded a probe into the incident, accusing the Central Reserve Police Force of "treacherous murder." The Hmar Village Volunteers, who were identified by the Kuki-Zo groups as the victims, condemned the incident and called for intervention from the Ministry of Home Affairs.