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Off-spinner Sarandeep Singh called for chucking

Off-spinner Sarandeep Singh called for chucking

Rediff.com18 Nov 2009

Off-spinner Sarandeep Singh was on Wednesday called for chucking on day two of the Super League Group A Ranji Trophy match between Mumbai and Himachal Pradesh at the Bandra-Kurla Complex ground.

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Classical ragas, mega drone show at Beating Retreat ceremony

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

The ceremony will begin with the massed band's "Agniveer" tune which will be followed by the enthralling tunes like "Almora", "Kedar Nath", "Sangam Dur", "Queen of Satpura", "Bhagirathi", "Konkan Sundari" by pipes and drums band, the defence ministry statement said.

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Singapore's Shanmugaratnam joins club of PIO leaders dominating world politics

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

He is among several leaders of Indian heritage who have ascended to the highest echelon of public service globally.

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Hit-and-run case: Salman alleges evidence was manufactured against him

Rediff.com10 Apr 2015

Alleging that "evidence had been manufactured to falsely implicate him" in the 2002 hit-and-run case, Bollywood actor Salman Khan on Friday told the trial court in Mumbai.

Ashok Gehlot speaks: 'Vasundhara was second fiddle, used Modi well'

Ashok Gehlot speaks: 'Vasundhara was second fiddle, used Modi well'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2013

Our campaign was overshadowed by the falsehood and rumours that the BJP spread, former Rajasthan chief minister Ashok Gehlot tells PB Chandra in an interview.

Raj min accuses BJP of conspiring to topple govt as crisis escalates in Cong

Raj min accuses BJP of conspiring to topple govt as crisis escalates in Cong

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

On the other hand, another minister, Rajendra Singh Gudha, once again endorsed senior Congress leader Sachin Pilot's name for the chief minister's post.

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Events That Changed Indian Cricket Forever

Rediff.com7 Dec 2023

Would there have been an incomparable batsman named Sachin Tendulkar had Doordarshan not telecast Guide one summer afternoon? A fascinating excerpt from Abhishek Mukherjee and Joy Bhattacharjya's must-read book, The Great Indian Cricket Circus.

Govt relents, oil officers call off strike

Govt relents, oil officers call off strike

Rediff.com5 Sep 2006

Officers of state-owned oil companies, who late last night deferred their proposed indefinite strike by three weeks, on Tuesday dropped the strike plan completely after a meeting with Petroleum Minister Murli Deora.

Oil PSU men want Rs 50,000 starting pay

Oil PSU men want Rs 50,000 starting pay

Rediff.com22 Aug 2006

Public sector oil companies' officers are planning an indefinite strike from September 5 to press for a salary hike.

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Follow Covid norms or suspend Bharat Jodo Yatra: Govt asks Rahul

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

In a letter addressed to Gandhi and Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot on Tuesday, Mandaviya said three MPs from Rajasthan -- P P Chaudhary, Nihal Chand and Devji Patel -- have flagged concerns and requested him that Covid protocols, including use of masks and sanitisers, be strictly followed during the march and only those who are vaccinated be allowed to participate.

Oil staff to launch indefinite strike from Aug 29

Oil staff to launch indefinite strike from Aug 29

Rediff.com4 Aug 2006

Officers of public sector oil companies were detained by police on Friday as they marched towards the Prime Minister's Office in New Delhi to submit a memorandum demanding higher wages.

Pilot meets supporter-turned-Gehlot loyalist Khacharariyawas for 90 minutes

Pilot meets supporter-turned-Gehlot loyalist Khacharariyawas for 90 minutes

Rediff.com4 Oct 2022

Days after a crisis erupted in Rajasthan Congress, former deputy chief minister Sachin Pilot met food and civil supplies minister Pratap Singh Khachariyawas at the latter's residence in Jaipur on Monday night.

Priyanka to accompany Rahul to challenge conviction in Surat

Priyanka to accompany Rahul to challenge conviction in Surat

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Chief ministers of 3 Congress-ruled states, other national and state party leaders are also likely to accompany Rahul to the court.

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

If you give respect, you will get respect: Pilot in veiled swipe at Gehlot

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

In an apparent attack on Gehlot, Pilot said one's upbringing should be such that he gives respect to others, adding that respect comes back when it is given.

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Gaslight Review: What A Waste!

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

I hoped the big reveal would make Gaslight's skittish stroll to nowhere (even 112 minutes are too long) worthwhile, but the answers end up being embarrassingly obvious around a twist that's pure hokum, notes Sukanya Verma.

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Cong calls meet on upcoming state polls; former PK aide to be present

Rediff.com25 May 2023

Sources said while the Congress units of Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan will hold separate discussions on May 26 on their preparations and actions to be taken, the party will also hold strategy meets on Chhattisgarh on May 27.

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

COVID-19 hits men's hockey team

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Besides Gurjant, the other player to have tested positive is midfielder Ashis Kumar Topno.

'The Congress has to reboot'

'The Congress has to reboot'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2023

'Revanth Reddy mounted a spirited campaign in Telangana which turned around the fortunes of the Congress in six months.'

Also on Thursday: Bypoll results of Mainpuri LS, 6 assembly seats

Also on Thursday: Bypoll results of Mainpuri LS, 6 assembly seats

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

A win for SP could provide some consolation for Akhilesh Yadav after the defeat in the Uttar Pradesh assembly elections early this year and the loss of Azamgarh and Rampur Lok Sabha seats to the BJP in June bypolls.

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Why Gehlot Called Pilot 'Gaddar'

Rediff.com28 Nov 2022

What provoked Ashok Gehlot's belligerence was Sachin Pilot's participation in the Bharat Jodo Yatra with Rahul and Priyanka Gandhi in Madhya Pradesh. Gehlot was also aware that Rajasthan assembly Speaker C P Joshi had met Rahul in Maharashtra.

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Prez approves Gallantry awards; Army dog Axel to be honoured

Rediff.com15 Aug 2022

The Army had paid rich tributes to 'Axel', a Belgian Malinois.

Cong returned to power in Raj in 2018 due to my work: Gehlot

Cong returned to power in Raj in 2018 due to my work: Gehlot

Rediff.com26 Jan 2023

As he said this, he set the target of winning 156 seats in the assembly election due later this year.

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

When Computer Baba Walked with Rahul

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on the weekend.

Day after fast, Sachin Pilot reaches Delhi

Day after fast, Sachin Pilot reaches Delhi

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

There was speculation that he might meet the party's All India Congress Committee in-charge of Rajasthan Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa and other senior leaders, but sources close to Pilot said no meetings were fixed.

BJP insults tribals by calling them vanvasi: Rahul

BJP insults tribals by calling them vanvasi: Rahul

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Addressing a party rally in Rajasthan, Gandhi also flayed the BJP over the situation in ethnic strife-torn Manipur and said the ideology of the BJP has set the northeastern state on fire.

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

No govt jobs for accused in cases of rape, crimes against women in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com15 Aug 2023

Ahead of the state assembly elections due this year-end, Baghel made as many as 15 announcements in his address during the state-level Independence Day function at the Police Parade ground in Raipur.

Salman hit-and-run case verdict on Wednesday

Salman hit-and-run case verdict on Wednesday

Rediff.com5 May 2015

A sessions court in Mumbai is all set to deliver its verdict on Wednesday in the hit-and-run case involving Bollywood actor Salman Khan, who is charged with killing one person and injuring four by ramming his Sports Utility Vehicle into a bakery shop in suburban Bandra 13 years ago.

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

'The Gandhis have swallowed their pride for now and deflected the attention to Kharge'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'Gehlot is right now doing things, which are not appreciated by the Gandhis.' 'The Gandhis have realised that their writ does not run in Rajasthan, therefore they have deflected the issue to Kharge.'

Ashoke Pandit: Many filmmakers agree with me on condemning AIB show

Ashoke Pandit: Many filmmakers agree with me on condemning AIB show

Rediff.com5 Feb 2015

Pandit, who has been appointed in the revamped Censor Board, tries to justify himself.

BSP pulls out of panchayat chief's election to prepare for UP polls

BSP pulls out of panchayat chief's election to prepare for UP polls

Rediff.com28 Jun 2021

BSP president Mayawati on Monday said her party will not contest the zila panchayat chairpersons' elections so that it can focus on next year's assembly polls, drawing accusations from the Congress that she is pulling out to help the ruling BJP.

Judgment in Salman Khan hit-and-run case to be pronounced on May 6

Judgment in Salman Khan hit-and-run case to be pronounced on May 6

Rediff.com21 Apr 2015

Judge D W Deshpande said, "I will pronounce the verdict on May 6," at 11.15 am and asked Salman to be present on that day.

HPCL, BPCL staff to strike work from Mar 25- 27

HPCL, BPCL staff to strike work from Mar 25- 27

Rediff.com11 Mar 2003

The employees unions of Hindustan Petroleum and Bharat Petroleum said on Tuesday that they will strike work for three days starting March 25 in protest against the proposed privatisation of two oil majors.

Oil PSU officers plan indefinite strike

Oil PSU officers plan indefinite strike

Rediff.com5 May 2006

Officers of oil PSUs have threatened to go on an indefinite strike from May 31 if their demand for higher wages are not met.

HPCL staff threaten to block due diligence

HPCL staff threaten to block due diligence

Rediff.com5 Feb 2003

HPCL staff threaten to block due diligence

Next CM should be acceptable to us too: Raj Cong MLAs to high command

Next CM should be acceptable to us too: Raj Cong MLAs to high command

Rediff.com26 Sep 2022

A video purportedly of a meeting of the Congress MLAs loyal to Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has surfaced.

Gehlot likely to be dropped from Cong presidential race

Gehlot likely to be dropped from Cong presidential race

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Names of senior party leaders Kharge, Kamal Nath, Digvijaya Singh, Sushilkumar Shinde, Mukul Wasnik and Kumari Selja are now also doing the rounds for the post.

Backing Pilot, sacked Raj minister Gudha seeks narco test on all ministers

Backing Pilot, sacked Raj minister Gudha seeks narco test on all ministers

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

On Tuesday, the former minister also claimed that he wanted to table the diary in the assembly.

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

31 ministers join Nitish govt, RJD gets lion's share

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The new cabinet, predictably, has a sizeable number of Yadavs and Muslims, though members of other sections of the society also find a place.

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Sukhwinder Sukhu takes oath as Himachal's 15th CM, Agnihotri dy CM

Rediff.com11 Dec 2022

Mukesh Agnihotri, the leader of opposition in the outgoing assembly, was administered the oath as the deputy chief minister.

Sonia Gandhi celebrates 76th b'day in Ranthambore; Rahul, Priyanka join in

Sonia Gandhi celebrates 76th b'day in Ranthambore; Rahul, Priyanka join in

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Several top Congress leaders including party general secretary organisation K C Venugopal, Sachin Pilot, Randeep Surjewala and Shashi Tharoor, wished the former party chief on her birthday.