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Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Duleep Trophy: Yuvraj, Gambhir, Raina named captains of teams

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Senior cricketers Yuvraj Singh, Gautam Gambhir and Suresh Raina will lead India Red, India Blue and India Green teams respectively in the Duleep Trophy to be played at Greater Noida International Cricket Stadium from August 23 to September 14. The four-day tournament will be played for the first time with pink ball and under lights.

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

BJP takes sweet revenge, wins 9 RS seats in UP; BSP humbled

Rediff.com24 Mar 2018

Opportunistic face of SP has come before the people: Yogi Adityanth.

SC says 2010 Ayodhya order was 'legally unsustainable'

SC says 2010 Ayodhya order was 'legally unsustainable'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2019

The apex court, which delivered a historic verdict and put the curtains down on the vexatious legal battle that had torn the social fabric of the nation, said that dividing the land would not subserve the interest of either of the parties or secure a lasting sense of peace and tranquillity.

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

These bigwigs await their fate in the Rajya Sabha polls

Rediff.com23 Mar 2018

As polling begins on Friday for the remaining 25 Rajya Sabha seats in six states, here's a list of some of the bigwigs who are seeking to be elected to the Upper House of Parliament.

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

IPL aims to bring normality amid pandemic

Rediff.com18 Sep 2020

It will not be the first time that the competition has had to be held outside India.

Budget may bring good news for the salaried class

Budget may bring good news for the salaried class

Rediff.com24 Feb 2015

FM may increase income-tax exemption limit to Rs 3 lakh

No change in quota policy, it will continue: Jaitley

No change in quota policy, it will continue: Jaitley

Rediff.com14 Mar 2016

With the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh saying there should be no reservation in jobs and education for the affluent, the government on Monday said there is no rethink on the present social and caste based reservation policy and it will continue.

Vedanta gets village nod to expand refinery

Vedanta gets village nod to expand refinery

Rediff.com30 Jul 2014

Vedanta Aluminium has been struggling to source sufficient bauxite to feed the 1 million tpy alumina refinery since its commissioning in August 2007.

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Opposition parties meet CEC; seek deferring of budget till polls end

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

Azad said electoral laws make it clear that the ruling party should have no advantage during elections and both the Opposition and the ruling side should be on an equal footing.

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

17 dead in fire at cracker storage unit in Delhi, owner arrested

Rediff.com21 Jan 2018

The dead include 10 women and seven men, another fire official said, noting that a man and woman were injured.

Did not request UK to give travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma

Did not request UK to give travel documents to Lalit Modi: Sushma

Rediff.com3 Aug 2015

The minister clarified that she had not favoured the former IPL chief and all such allegations were 'baseless'.

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Mukesh Ambani, Mahindra among those who give WEF a miss

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

As the WEF summit draws to a close on Saturday, a few big names from India including Mukesh Ambani and Anand Mahindra were missing in action while Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and Jordan's King Abdullah II were among global leaders who cancelled their trips at the last moment.

KL Rahul fails again but gets team management backing

KL Rahul fails again but gets team management backing

Rediff.com13 Oct 2018

'Nothing wrong with his methods but changes in approach may help Rahul'

2G verdict, PM's Pak remark stall Parliament

2G verdict, PM's Pak remark stall Parliament

Rediff.com22 Dec 2017

The Congress continued to stall the Parliament over Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Pakistan remarks' against former premier Manmohan Singh.

Most bizmen miffed with Budget, question fiscal maths

Most bizmen miffed with Budget, question fiscal maths

Rediff.com1 Feb 2018

Corporate honchos from real estate sector to manufacturing to textile say the Budget does not have enough to help their sectors

Opposition accuses Modi sarkar of avoiding parliamentary scrutiny

Opposition accuses Modi sarkar of avoiding parliamentary scrutiny

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Opposition charged the government with making Parliamentary Standing Committees irrelevant.

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

IPL Auction: Shami, Iyer for Rs 2 cr

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

590 cricketers -- including 370 Indian players and 220 overseas players -- will go under the hammer during the two-day mega auction in Bengaluru on February 12 and 13.

Why is the Budget silent on ecommerce

Why is the Budget silent on ecommerce

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

Budget had no sector-specific measures.

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

'I was always drawn to dark fairy tales'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2020

'These are cautionary tales, warning you to grow up fast, to be aware of the world around you and make sure that there are no wolves hiding in the shadows.'

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Mushtaq Ali T20: Shaw back in form as Mumbai thrash Goa

Rediff.com25 Feb 2019

In the other matches, Manipur trounced Nagaland by 10 wickets in the battle of newcomers while Jammu and Kashmir defeated Andhra Pradesh by five wickets.

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Adamant on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's resignation, Congress forced three adjournments in pre-lunch session of Rajya Sabha

Modi's rendezvous with 40 start-ups: What's in store?

Modi's rendezvous with 40 start-ups: What's in store?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2016

Modi will get the maximum chunk of the session time.

Rajya Sabha: Uproar over petrol, diesel price hike

Rajya Sabha: Uproar over petrol, diesel price hike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2013

The Rajya Sabha on Monday witnessed uproar over the steep Rs 2.35 a litre hike in petrol price and 50 paisa a litre increase in cost of diesel.

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Obtaining justice via consumer courts is difficult

Rediff.com27 Apr 2018

'Some cases do not get a single hearing for 6 to 8 months, while some have been pending for as long as 8 years.'

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Vijay Hazare round-up: Dhoni slams century but Yuvraj falls for a duck

Rediff.com26 Feb 2017

This was Dhoni's 17th List 'A' century, which includes 10 in ODIs, and first in domestic one-dayers since February 2005 when he had scored an unbeaten 102 for India Seniors in the Challengers Trophy against India B.

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Govt report card shows slow start to key projects

Rediff.com3 Mar 2015

The 'Smart Cities' project is one that has faced many hurdles.

30 moments from India in 2018

30 moments from India in 2018

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

From the Aadhaar verdict to #MeToo's arrival in the country to the entry into the Sabarimala temple -- India had a newsworthy 2018. As we step into 2019, these are the top moments from the year gone by.

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

India Inc to make Modi's 'Digital India' a reality

Rediff.com2 Jul 2015

Mukesh Ambani said the Digital India initiative has the potential to transform the lives of 1.2 billion Indians using the power of digital technology.

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

BJP sweeps all 7 Delhi seats again

Rediff.com24 May 2019

The BJP polled over 56 per cent of votes, more than the combined vote share of the Congress (22.5 per cent) and the AAP (18.1 per cent).

'Excise cut extension to help growth momentum'

'Excise cut extension to help growth momentum'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2014

Consumer Electronics and Appliances Manufacturers Association Consumer has also welcomed the move saying the it would improve the sentiments and strengthen the growth.

Christmas holiday and conversions stall RS for second day

Christmas holiday and conversions stall RS for second day

Rediff.com16 Dec 2014

Rajya Sabha failed to transact any business for the second straight day on Tuesday as opposition members persisted with their demand for a reply from Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the issue of conversions and created ruckus on government's move to hold events in schools on Christmas holiday.

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Lalu gets interim bail in IRCTC scam

Rediff.com20 Dec 2018

Special Judge Arun Bharadwaj granted relief to Prasad after he was produced before the court through video conference from a Ranchi jail, where he is lodged in another case, as he was unable to come due to health reasons.

Justice Ganguly case: Sibal puts onus of action on SC

Justice Ganguly case: Sibal puts onus of action on SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

With details of affidavit filed by the intern in molestation case becoming public, Law Minister Kapil Sibal virtually put the onus of action against Justice A K Ganguly on the Supreme Court amid demands for filing of a case against him and resignation as head of West Bengal Human Rights Commission.

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Assam continues to burn, 2 die in police firing, DGP's car attacked

Rediff.com12 Dec 2019

Anti-CAB protests intensify in Guwahati even as the PM appealed for calm, assuring the people of the state that the govt will protect their interests.

Could've been worse, says Saudi minister as PM cites high oil price

Could've been worse, says Saudi minister as PM cites high oil price

Rediff.com16 Oct 2018

Modi made a strong case for a partnership between the producers and consumers in the oil market as it exists in other markets.

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

GST delay to cast shadow on Budget

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

Consensus seems a problem before the current session of Parliament ends.

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Ask Anil: Your tax queries answered

Rediff.com27 Nov 2020

Tax Guru Anil Rego answers your personal income tax queries.

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

CEOs expect tax cuts in Budget 2017

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Majority expect economy to slow down, but are satisfied with Modi govt's performance.

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Should the Opposition make Kejriwal its leader?

Rediff.com27 Feb 2020

'He is wily and has everything that a political leader needs to succeed at that level.' 'He would be outstanding as a counter to Modi in the Lok Sabha, if he had the Opposition benches behind him,' says Aakar Patel.

UP civic polls: BJP pockets 14 of 16 mayoral seats

UP civic polls: BJP pockets 14 of 16 mayoral seats

Rediff.com1 Dec 2017

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who went on a whirlwind tour of the state to ensure the victory of his party candidates, described it as a "historic win". He attributed the victory to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision and BJP chief Amit Shah's guidance.