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'Smriti ideal choice to succeed Mithali as ODI captain'

'Smriti ideal choice to succeed Mithali as ODI captain'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

Mandhana has established herself as among the best batters in the world in recent years.

Supreme Court Slams TN Governor!

Supreme Court Slams TN Governor!

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

'Mr Attorney General, we are seriously concerned about the conduct of the governor. We did not want to say it out loud in court, but he is defying the Supreme Court of India.'

Kavitha calls her 'arrest illegal', sent to ED custody till Mar 23

Kavitha calls her 'arrest illegal', sent to ED custody till Mar 23

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

Kavitha, 46, a Telangana Legislative Council member, was arrested by the central probe agency from her residence at Banjara Hills in Hyderabad Friday evening.

On SC upholding Article 370 abrogation in J-K, China says...

On SC upholding Article 370 abrogation in J-K, China says...

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

The Kashmir issue should be resolved through dialogue and consultation between India and Pakistan, China said on Tuesday while reacting to the Supreme Court judgment on Article 370 upholding the central government's decision on the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir.

Will BCCI resume Nayudu trophy, women's T20?

Will BCCI resume Nayudu trophy, women's T20?

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

The fate of the C K Nayudu Trophy and Senior women's T20, which were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Local Organising Committee for 2023 ODI World Cup is likely to be formed when the BCCI Apex Council meets virtually on March 2.

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Govt meets Ladakh team, agrees to discuss statehood, other demands

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

The 14-member delegation of the Apex Body Leh and Kargil Democratic Alliance met the high-powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai.

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Karnataka Guv returns bill seeking to collect temple funds

Rediff.com21 Mar 2024

Seeking clarification, Karnataka Governor has sent back to the government a bill that sought to collect funds from temples with over Rs 10 lakh annual income, citing that a case concerning the earlier related act and amendments made to it is still pending in Supreme Court.

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

How does AMU's minority status matter to people, asks SC bench

Rediff.com11 Jan 2024

How does it matter for people whether the Aligarh Muslim University is a minority institution or not when it has continued to be an institute of national importance without the minority tag, the Supreme Court said on Thursday as it underlined that the intent of Article 30 of the Constitution is not to "ghettoise the minority".

Nitish, Lalan attend JD-U meet amid reports of rift

Nitish, Lalan attend JD-U meet amid reports of rift

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar and Janata Dal-United national president Lalan Singh arrived together at the party's office in New Delhi on Thursday to attend its office-bearers meeting amid intense buzz about changes within the organisation.

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

India's domestic players to finally receive dues

Rediff.com2 Jan 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India has started clearing the long-standing dues of the domestic cricketers, who suffered financially after the 2020-21 season was curtailed due to COVID-19 pandemic.

SC 7-judge bench grappled with AMU minority status for 8 days

SC 7-judge bench grappled with AMU minority status for 8 days

Rediff.com1 Feb 2024

Grappling with the intractable issue of Aligarh Muslim University's minority status, the Supreme Court said on Thursday the 1981 amendment to the AMU Act, which effectively accorded it a minority status, only did a "half-hearted job" and not restore to the institution the position it had prior to 1951.

'Governor has set a very dangerous precedent'

'Governor has set a very dangerous precedent'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'If it is repeated by other governors, then no government will be safe.'

India's Test specialists toil in Mumbai ahead of NZ Tests

India's Test specialists toil in Mumbai ahead of NZ Tests

Rediff.com16 Nov 2021

India's Test specialists, including senior speedster Ishant Sharma, toiled hard at the nets on the second day of the short camp in Mumbai on Tuesday as they braced up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand.

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Sonam Wangchuk to go on fast unto death for Ladakh's rights

Rediff.com5 Feb 2024

Sonam Wangchuk, a key campaigner for constitutional safeguards for Ladakh, on Monday said they would launch a fast unto death from February 19 to press their demands and that details of participation of local residents in the agitation were being worked out.

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

SC raps Centre, Nagaland over delay in women's quota in civic poll

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

A bench of Justices SK Kaul and Sudhanshu Dhulia said the Centre cannot preclude reservation from being extended to women in civic bodies by saying it doesn't apply to tribal areas.

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Apex body of sadhus puts out list of 'fake' babas

Rediff.com10 Sep 2017

The list includes names like Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh, Rampal, Asaram and his son Narayan Sai.

AMU can't be a minority institution because ..., Centre tells SC

AMU can't be a minority institution because ..., Centre tells SC

Rediff.com9 Jan 2024

It said AMU is not and cannot be a university of any particular religion or religious denomination as any university which has been declared an institution of national importance cannot be a minority institution.

President Murmu appoints Andhra CJ, senior advocate as SC judges

President Murmu appoints Andhra CJ, senior advocate as SC judges

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The appointments were announced by new Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal on Twitter.

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

BCCI new constitution: Mumbai lose permanent status, all NE states become voters

Rediff.com19 Mar 2017

Indian cricket's one-time power centre Mumbai has lost its permanent voting status as per the new constitution of the Indian Cricket Board finalised by the Committee of Administrators (COA) appointed by the Supreme Court of India.

Massive purse for ICC World Cup winners

Massive purse for ICC World Cup winners

Rediff.com22 Sep 2023

A total of US$10 million will be distributed by the ICC among all winning teams throughout the tournament.

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The window came up for discussion during BCCI Apex Council meet on Friday and if finalised, it will mean the board will have to conduct 60 matches in 44 days.

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Will BCCI's Ganguly, Shah get an extension?

Rediff.com22 Jul 2020

The Supreme Court on Wednesday said it would hear after two weeks the applications which have raised issues relating to the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The matter came up for hearing before a bench comprising Chief Justice S A Bobde and Justice L Nageswara Rao.

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Binny to replace Ganguly as BCCI president, Shah remains secretary

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Jay Shah, son of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, will continue as BCCI secretary for his second consecutive term.

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

COVID-19: BMC to use Wankhede Stadium as quarantine facility

Rediff.com16 May 2020

'The said premises will be used for emergency staff of 'A' Ward and quarantine the person whoever is in contact with a positive COVID-19 patient and are not symptomatic.'

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Will Ganguly contest for BCCI president's post?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

Some of the key faces for various posts will be former India skipper and Hyderabad Cricket Association president Mohammad Azharuddin, former India captain and Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly, former Test player and Karnataka nominee Brijesh Patel.

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Buzz: 'Internal agendas within CSA a cancer'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2020

The former opening batsman joined as DOC in December last year following the suspension of CEO Thabang Moroe and has since signed a two-year deal with the option of extending for a third term.

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

IOA chief PT Usha breaks silence on CEO controversy

Rediff.com4 Feb 2024

No question of going back on IOA CEO's appointment, says PT Usha

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

No headway in Ladakh talks, groups to decide future course

Rediff.com4 Mar 2024

The ministry said the high powered committee for Ladakh headed by Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai has been working actively with representatives of the ABL and the KDA and significant progress has been made.

Will BCCI hold England series in India?

Will BCCI hold England series in India?

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

India's home series against England will be up for discussion alongside the scheduling of the upcoming tour of Australia and the domestic season when the BCCI's apex council holds an online meeting on October 17.

MCA seeks Pawar's advice on resuming cricket in Mumbai

MCA seeks Pawar's advice on resuming cricket in Mumbai

Rediff.com6 Jul 2020

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has sought NCP chief Sharad Pawar's advice on conducting its AGM amid the COVID-19 pandemic and resumption of the game in the city. Pawar is a former chief of the MCA, BCCI and the ICC and his party is also part of the present Maharashtra government led by Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray.

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

How BCCI chief Thakur was pushed on the backfoot by Supreme Court

Rediff.com18 Oct 2016

The Supreme Court bench comprising of Chief Justice T S Thakur and Justices A M Khanwilkar and D Y Chandrachud warned if there is a false statement given by BCCI office bearers on affidavit, then perjury or contempt proceedings could be initiated.

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Retiring SC judge says tolerance must for each other's opinion

Rediff.com15 Dec 2023

People must have tolerance for each other's opinion at a time when the tolerance level has gone down internationally, Supreme Court judge Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul said on Friday.

12 states have submitted common suggestions to Amicus Curiae: BCCI Secy

12 states have submitted common suggestions to Amicus Curiae: BCCI Secy

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Accordingly, 12 affiliated units -- Andhra, Assam, Goa, Jharkhand, Kerala, Mumbai, Rajasthan, Railways, Tripura, Universities, Uttar Pradesh, Vidarbha -- have submitted their suggestions to the amicus curiae and they have reached a common ground.

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Identify lawyers indulging in hooliganism: Bar Council of India

Rediff.com5 Nov 2019

BCI Chairman Manan Kumar Mishra said in a letter that sparing such "rowdy elements" is tarnishing the image of the institution and it is the inaction and tolerance of bar bodies that encourage these advocates, which would ultimately result in "contempt proceedings by the high courts or Supreme Court".

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Should Governors Be Legally Given Time Limit To Act?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Given the politics behind it all, one possibility is for binding the governor to act according to the decisions of the state government and clarifying his position vis a vis bills and resolutions passed by the state assembly -- or, re-enacted if returned, points out N Sathiya Moorthy.

HC bench dismisses all pleas against EPS faction

HC bench dismisses all pleas against EPS faction

Rediff.com7 Jul 2022

A division bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed a contempt application seeking to punish former Chief Minister and All India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam leader Edappadi K Palaniswami and his supporters for alleged non-implementation of its earlier orders.

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

'Winning a Ranji Trophy is not easy now'

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

'That's the beauty of Mumbai cricket. Nobody interferes with the running of the cricket, only the cricketers are allowed to run the cricket.'

'Ladakh got nothing after repealing Article 370'

'Ladakh got nothing after repealing Article 370'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2024

'If the central government does not give rights to the people of Ladakh, then it won't be good for our country.'

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Delhi head coach likely to face the axe

Rediff.com6 Jan 2023

Khoda hurt at not being given chance to defend himself

Gambhir finally has stand named after him at Kotla

Gambhir finally has stand named after him at Kotla

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

Gambhir, who played all his domestic cricket for Delhi and was also captain for a long time, rued the state of affairs in DDCA.