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Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rohit faces DC spin test as MI eye winning ways

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

An out of sorts Rohit Sharma will strive to keep himself relevant going forward in the Indian Premier League when he is challenged by Delhi Capitals' effective troika of spinners in Mumbai Indians' next match in Delhi on Sunday.

Jayawardene on how winning mindset drives MI in big games

Jayawardene on how winning mindset drives MI in big games

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The winning culture that Mumbai Indians have built over the years with their core group of players does help them perform in high-pressure situations, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

Aamir welcome to popularise generic drugs: Nitish Kumar

Aamir welcome to popularise generic drugs: Nitish Kumar

Rediff.com9 Jul 2012

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Monday said that Bollywood actor Aamir Khan is welcome in the state to create awareness and popularise generic drugs among people.

Can Bumrah tame SRH's explosive batting line-up?

Can Bumrah tame SRH's explosive batting line-up?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2025

MI will hope Jasprit Bumrah returns to his menacing best, which is essential for them to stop an explosive Sunrisers Hyderabad batting unit in its tracks.

IPL: Pandya returns as MI search for win vs GT

IPL: Pandya returns as MI search for win vs GT

Rediff.com28 Mar 2025

Pandya's inclusion obviously adds firepower to batting and he can also open the bowling if necessary.

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

IPL Comeback King: How Shreyas Iyer Silenced Critics

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

In IPL 2025's most intense knockout clash, he produced one of the tournament's finest innings -- an unbeaten 87 that carried Punjab Kings to their first final since 2014.

Qualifier 2 PIX: Iyer's 87 stuns MI, PBKS to meet RCB in IPL final

Qualifier 2 PIX: Iyer's 87 stuns MI, PBKS to meet RCB in IPL final

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

IMAGES from the Indian Premier League Qualifier 2 match played between Punjab Kings and Mumbai Indians in Ahmedabad, on Sunday.

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

11 dead as cloudburst, landslide hit J-K's Reasi, Ramban

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

The officials identified the deceased as Ashwani Sharma (24), his brother Dwarka Nath (55), niece Virta Devi (26) and their guest Om Raj (38), a resident of Banshara in Rajgarh. The rescuers are searching for Sharma's sister-in-law, Bidya Devi (55).

Will Bansal, Kumar be axed? Cong to decide tomorrow

Will Bansal, Kumar be axed? Cong to decide tomorrow

Rediff.com10 May 2013

A meeting of the Congress top brass is scheduled for Saturday evening amid talk that a decision on the removal of Railway Minister Pawan Kumar Bansal and shifting of beleaguered Law Minister Ashwani Kumar is on the cards.

Depleted MI face stiff task against spin-heavy CSK

Depleted MI face stiff task against spin-heavy CSK

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Chennai Super Kings will lean on their formidable spin strength under favourable conditions at the Chepauk as well as recent record against Mumbai Indians sans Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, when the two sides face each other in their Indian Premier League campaign opener in Chennai on Sunday.

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

MI hold edge over LSG at home in mid-table clash

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

A rampaging Mumbai Indians will look to maintain their winning run in a vital mid-table battle against a dangerous Lucknow Super Giants in an Indian Premier League clash here on Sunday.

India's exports down 1% to $38.01 bn in Dec

India's exports down 1% to $38.01 bn in Dec

Rediff.com15 Jan 2025

India's merchandise exports dipped by about one per cent to $38.01 billion in December 2024 against $38.39 billion a year ago, according to government data released on Wednesday. Imports increased by 4.8 per cent to $59.95 billion in December 2024 compared to $57.15 billion in the year-ago month.

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Struggling MI hope for turnaround vs KKR at home

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

Having got off to a start so typical of themselves in the Indian Premier League, Mumbai Indians will hope for a quick turnaround when they take on defending champions Kolkata Knight Riders in Mumbai on Monday.

Resignations of Kumar, Bansal won't rock UPA: Shinde

Resignations of Kumar, Bansal won't rock UPA: Shinde

Rediff.com11 May 2013

Union Home Minister Sushilkumar Shinde on Saturday said the resignations of Union ministers Ashwani Kumar and Pawan Kumar Bansal would not pose any danger to the United Progressive Alliance government.

CBI doesn't work under govt's pressure: Kumar

CBI doesn't work under govt's pressure: Kumar

Rediff.com27 Apr 2010

Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ashwani Kumar on Monday denied that the premier investigative agency works under pressure from government but said shortage of staff was affecting its performance.

Marsh Or Surya: Who Batted Better?

Marsh Or Surya: Who Batted Better?

Rediff.com5 Apr 2025

Marsh's 60 or SKY's 67? Who would you vote for?

SC to hear ex-Army officer's plea to quash rape chargesheet on Monday

SC to hear ex-Army officer's plea to quash rape chargesheet on Monday

Rediff.com3 Nov 2024

A bench of Justices Sudhanshu Dhulia and Ahsanuddin Amanullah is likely to hear a plea filed by Capt. Rakesh Walia (retired) challenging an order of the Delhi high court which dismissed his petition.

Basement deaths: Bulldozer action in Delhi, heads roll in MCD

Basement deaths: Bulldozer action in Delhi, heads roll in MCD

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

Rau's IAS Study Circle, where the three students were killed on Saturday after its basement was flooded due to rain, has already been sealed by police.

Budget: Why exporters are seeking Rs 750 cr from Sitharaman

Budget: Why exporters are seeking Rs 750 cr from Sitharaman

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

Exporters on Thursday sought a fund of Rs 750 crore for three years to tap USD 25 billion export potential in the US, aiming to seize potential opportunities that may arise as the US President-elect, Donald Trump, has threatened to impose high tariffs on Chinese goods. In its pre-Budget meeting with the finance ministry, Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO) President Ashwani Kumar has also demanded extension of the five per cent Interest Equalisation Scheme (IES).

3 constables among 5 policemen suspended for negligence in Atiq killing

3 constables among 5 policemen suspended for negligence in Atiq killing

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

Five police personnel were suspended on Wednesday for negligence in connection with the killing of mafia-politician Atiq Ahmed and his brother Ashraf, a senior officer said in Prayagraj on Wednesday.

IAS coaching centre passed off library as store room

IAS coaching centre passed off library as store room

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

The basement of the coaching Institute in Old Rajendra Nagar where three civil services aspirants died by rain-induced flooding was functioning illegally as a library, officials said on Sunday.

'Focus Is To Maintain The Casa Ratio'

'Focus Is To Maintain The Casa Ratio'

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

'It has remained around 38 per cent over the past four to five quarters.'

CBI probe ordered against Nitish Kumar in shelter home case

CBI probe ordered against Nitish Kumar in shelter home case

Rediff.com16 Feb 2019

The special POCSO court in Muzaffarpur passed the order on Friday on an application filed by an accused.

Exports up 17.25% in Oct; highest in over 2 years

Exports up 17.25% in Oct; highest in over 2 years

Rediff.com14 Nov 2024

India's merchandise exports in October rose by 17.25 per cent to $39.2 billion against $33.43 billion a year ago, according to government data released on Thursday. Imports increased by 3.9 per cent to $66.34 billion in October compared to $63.86 billion in the year-ago period.

Ahead of J-K results, row erupts over LG's power to nominate 5 MLAs

Ahead of J-K results, row erupts over LG's power to nominate 5 MLAs

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha's power to nominate five members to the Jammu and Kashmir Assembly was at the centre of a political and legal debate on the eve of vote count, with the Congress and regional parties the National Conference and the People's Democratic Party on Monday opposing any such move during government formation.

Parliament stalled again amid growing call for PM's resignation

Parliament stalled again amid growing call for PM's resignation

Rediff.com6 May 2013

With a series of scams battering the government, Parliament was paralysed again on Monday, as an aggressive Opposition demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and Union ministers P K Bansal and Ashwani Kumar.

'Gang-rape case hastened introspection of judicial system'

'Gang-rape case hastened introspection of judicial system'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

The outrage following Delhi gangrape case has hastened the process of introspection over justice delivery system, Law Minister Ashwani Kumar said on Saturday, while cautioning that a perception of legislations being "impotent" erodes people's faith in the rule of law.

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Exports dip 1.2% in Jul; trade deficit widens to $23.5 bn

Rediff.com14 Aug 2024

After remaining in the positive zone for three months, India's exports contracted 1.2 per cent to $33.98 billion in July, while the trade deficit widened to $23.5 billion.

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

All About IPL 2025: Dates, Format, Fixtures And Squads

Rediff.com21 Mar 2025

All about IPL 2025 which kicks off on March 22, Saturday.

Within right to appoint ex-CBI chief as guv: Govt

Within right to appoint ex-CBI chief as guv: Govt

Rediff.com11 Mar 2013

Under Bharatiya Janata Party's attack over appointing former Central Bureau of Investigation Director Ashwani Kumar as Governor of Nagaland, the government on Monday said it was within its right to do so for which there have been precedents.

Coal scam: The MILLION dollar question posed to CBI

Coal scam: The MILLION dollar question posed to CBI

Rediff.com1 May 2013

In a slow-moving justice delivery system, the fact that Law Minister Ashwani Kumar is still in the government is not surprising. In the sound and fury of the war between Attorney General G E Vahanvati and Additional Solicitor General Harin Rawal, the most important factor is not being given enough attention.

No interference in CBI's coal scam report: Cong

No interference in CBI's coal scam report: Cong

Rediff.com13 Apr 2013

The Congress on Saturday rejected the charge of interference in the preparation of the Central Bureau of Investigation's report in the coal scam for the Supreme Court and ruled out resignation of Law Minister Ashwani Kumar in this regard.

Exports up 1%; trade deficit widens to 4-month high

Exports up 1%; trade deficit widens to 4-month high

Rediff.com15 May 2024

India's merchandise exports in April 2024 marginally rose to $34.99 billion from $34.62 billion in the year-ago month, according to government data released on Wednesday. Imports too increased to $54.09 billion from $49.06 billion in April 2023.

Have corruption charges finally reached the PM?

Have corruption charges finally reached the PM?

Rediff.com27 Apr 2013

Congress leaders, who don't like Ashwani Kumar's way of doing things, believe that the minister should remain in the cabinet to act as a buffer between the PM and the opposition, says Renu Mittal

Exports up 9% in May; trade deficit widens to 7-month high

Exports up 9% in May; trade deficit widens to 7-month high

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

India's merchandise exports rose by 9.1 per cent to $38.13 billion in May even as the trade deficit widened to a seven-month high of $23.78 billion during the month, according to government data. Healthy growth in sectors, such as engineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, textiles and plastics helped register growth in exports despite global economic uncertainties.

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

'Draft infra norms good for industry'

Rediff.com29 May 2024

'Probably revised guidelines will come, and then the real picture will emerge.'

Anil Kumar Sinha appointed new CBI Director

Anil Kumar Sinha appointed new CBI Director

Rediff.com3 Dec 2014

Senior IPS officer Anil Kumar Sinha was on Tuesday night appointed the new CBI Director to succeed Ranjit Sinha who retired in a glare of controversy with the Supreme Court directing him to recuse from 2G spectrum scam case probe.

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

'Why Oppose Singing Gandhiji's Bhajan?'

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'The BJP should identify those involved in the protest against singing Gandhiji's bhajan and take action against them.' 'Such people should be removed from the party because they harm the BJP's image.'

India received $25 bn FDI in 2007-08

India received $25 bn FDI in 2007-08

Rediff.com20 May 2008

Foreign direct investment into India has surged to over $25 billion in 2007-08 and the country's foreign exchange reserve crossed $341 billion as of Tuesday, Ashwani Kumar, minister of state for commerce and industry has said.

'Imagine Dying Like This, And That Too In Delhi'

'Imagine Dying Like This, And That Too In Delhi'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

'They charge such high fees and offer us this safety. Our lives have become a mockery.'