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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.

'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.'

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.

'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.'

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PIL in SC over not inviting President Murmu to Parliament inauguration

PIL in SC over not inviting President Murmu to Parliament inauguration

Rediff.com25 May 2023

A plea has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking a direction to the Lok Sabha secretariat for inauguration of the new Parliament building by President Droupadi Murmu.

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.

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.'

SC panel lawyer objects to Manipur's reply on food, medicine shortage

SC panel lawyer objects to Manipur's reply on food, medicine shortage

Rediff.com7 Sep 2023

In an affidavit filed before the Supreme Court, the chief secretary of Manipur said it was unfortunate that the platform of the top court was being "misutilised", apparently referring to the lawyer's claim.

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.

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.

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

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.

SC raps Nagaland assembly for scrapping civic polls, says to follow law of land

SC raps Nagaland assembly for scrapping civic polls, says to follow law of land

Rediff.com18 May 2023

The apex court observed that it respects the local sentiments but asserted authorities cannot let the law of the land not prevail especially when there is nothing affecting the personal rights or personal laws.

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.

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".

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

AIIMS-Like Centre For Animals In Delhi

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

The Centre, for the first time, has initiated a draft proposal for setting up an All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)-like institute of national importance for animal health, education and research in Delhi to be called the All India Institute of Veterinary Sciences (AIIVS).

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Judiciary needs to begin 'difficult conversations', says CJI

Rediff.com29 Jan 2024

The CJI said there is an urgent need to emerge from the adjournment culture to a culture of professionalism.

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.

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.

From Rs 3.75 lakh to Rs 130 cr to...: Rushdie family house to be re-valued

From Rs 3.75 lakh to Rs 130 cr to...: Rushdie family house to be re-valued

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A division bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Amit Mahajan set aside the single judge's December 24, 2019 order pegging the value of the property at Rs 130 crore.

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

Chetan Sharma-led senior national selection committee sacked

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

In December 2020, the Madan Lal-led Cricket Advisory committee had named Chetan Sharma, Abey Kuruvilla and Debashish Mohanty as the new members of senior selection committee.

Kerala govt moves SC against Prez over pending bills

Kerala govt moves SC against Prez over pending bills

Rediff.com23 Mar 2024

The state government said these bills had been pending with the governor for as long as about two years and his action "subverted" the functioning of the state legislature, rendering its very existence "ineffective and otiose".

Dubai to host IPL final on November 10

Dubai to host IPL final on November 10

Rediff.com25 Oct 2020

Women's T20 Challenge to be played in Sharjah.

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.

Ganguly to miss Ranchi Test for ISL opening

Ganguly to miss Ranchi Test for ISL opening

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

The ISL will kick off in Kochi with Kerala Blasters taking on two-time champions ATK on Sunday, and Ganguly will be present on the occasion.

'A red-letter day for women's cricket in India'

'A red-letter day for women's cricket in India'

Rediff.com28 Oct 2022

Indian women cricketers took to social media to laud the Board of Control for Cricket in India for introducing equal match fees for both men's and women's cricketers in a huge step to introduce pay equity in the sport.

BCCI yet to decide on contract extension of Ombudsman

BCCI yet to decide on contract extension of Ombudsman

Rediff.com29 Apr 2020

'Let BCCI come up with a formal (written) offer and I will definitely consider it'

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

BCCI bid to curb unsanctioned T20 leagues

Rediff.com7 Apr 2021

The move comes in the wake of the unsanctioned conduct of the Bihar Cricket League.

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

'Corporate electoral bond donors' names shouldn't be disclosed'

Rediff.com14 Mar 2024

'Corporates who donated to political parties were guaranteed by the electoral bond scheme that their names and to who they were donating funds will be not disclosed.'

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

In search of vital runs, Rahane grinds it out at BKC

Rediff.com15 Nov 2021

Ajinkya Rahane is scouring the missing runs. By batting at the nets in shorts spans, against a variety of bowlers, and by doing everything else that is in his control, the seasoned Rahane is bracing up for the upcoming Test series against New Zealand, knowing well it could decide his future in the Indian team.

Would you do this to the men's cricket team?

Would you do this to the men's cricket team?

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

A day after the Hemlata Kala-led women's selection panel wrote to the CEO, claiming they were kept out of the hiring process of the support staff, former India captains Diana Edulji and Shantha Rangaswamy have lashed out at the shabby treatment handed out to the national team.

Mithali, Harmanpreet thank BCCI for regular COVID tests

Mithali, Harmanpreet thank BCCI for regular COVID tests

Rediff.com18 May 2021

Indian women set to play Test in Australia after England

Highlights: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill

Highlights: Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill

Rediff.com13 Feb 2014

Rediff.com highlights the provisions of the controversial Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Bill, which was introduced by Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde in Lok Sabha on Thursday amidst pandemonium.

Lodha reforms: BCCI chief Thakur denies asking ICC to interfere

Lodha reforms: BCCI chief Thakur denies asking ICC to interfere

Rediff.com17 Oct 2016

IMAGE: BCCI president Anurag Thakur, right, with ICC CEO Shashank Manohar. Photograph: PTI Board of Control for Cricket in India president Anurag Thakur on Monday said in Supreme Court that he had not asked International Cricket Council's CEO Dave Richardson to state that the appointment of Justice Rajendra Mal Lodha committee would "tantamount to government interference" in the functioning of BCCI.