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Ranji round-up: Yuvraj hits brilliant ton as Punjab post record Day 1 score

Ranji round-up: Yuvraj hits brilliant ton as Punjab post record Day 1 score

Rediff.com13 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday...

Ranji Roundup: Iyer onslaught gives Mumbai hopes of outright victory

Ranji Roundup: Iyer onslaught gives Mumbai hopes of outright victory

Rediff.com24 Dec 2018

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Ranji Trophy: New skipper Tare puts Mumbai in strong position

Ranji Trophy: New skipper Tare puts Mumbai in strong position

Rediff.com30 Jan 2015

A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

India's COVID-19 tally nears 2.8 lakh; one-third in just 10 days

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

India is the fifth worst-hit nation by the COVID-19 pandemic after the United States, Brazil, Russia and the United Kingdom, according to data issued by the Johns Hopkins University.

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Hunt on for Nizamuddin-linked cases; COVID-19 tally up

Rediff.com31 Mar 2020

Seeking cooperation from the public to fight the pandemic, the Union health ministry officials said there was no need to panic. They also said not everyone needs to wear masks and that following social distancing is more important to prevent the spread of COVID-19.

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

India's COVID-19 toll tops 5,000 as govt announces lockdown exit plan

Rediff.com30 May 2020

A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.25 pm, showed a higher number of 1,76,792 confirmed cases and at least 5,100 deaths. It also showed nearly 86,000 recoveries and close to 85,700 active cases.

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Ranji: Karnataka in command against Mumbai; Rahane fails

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

A round-up of Day 2 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Maharashtra, Haryana polls to be held on Oct 21, results on Oct 24

Rediff.com21 Sep 2019

While the term of 288-member Maharashtra assembly ends on November 9, that of the 90-member Haryana assembly expires on November 2.

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

'Left is not right for any part of India': BJP reacts to poll results

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Bharatiya Janata Party leaders were enthused after they ousted the Left government in Tripura and scored positively in Nagaland too. Here are reactions from the party leaders.

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Travel no more than three hours for Cancer treatment

Rediff.com8 Oct 2018

Patients from any part of the country will soon need to travel no more than three hours for treatment of the kind available in large metros.

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Cabinet clears setting up of GST council

Rediff.com12 Sep 2016

Only after its recommendations will the central GST, integrated GST and state GST Bills be taken up

Ranji round-up: Five-star Ashwin puts TN on top

Ranji round-up: Five-star Ashwin puts TN on top

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

Ace off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin starred with a five-wicket haul to help Tamil Nadu bundle out Himachal Pradesh for 158 on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Group B match. A round-up of Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

Ranji roundup: Punjab set for big win as Delhi collapse again

Ranji roundup: Punjab set for big win as Delhi collapse again

Rediff.com29 Nov 2018

Delhi suffered another batting collapse to brighten Punjab's prospects of recording an outright victory in their Ranji Trophy Group B match in New Delhi on Thursday.

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Sports Shorts: Dutee Chand signs two-year deal with Puma

Rediff.com8 Aug 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Bharat Bandh: Rail services disrupted, roads blocked across country

Rediff.com10 Sep 2018

As fuel prices continue its northward march with petrol and diesel being sold at Rs 80.73 and Rs 72.83 per litre in the national capital, at least 21 opposition parties, led by the Congress have staged a Bharat Bandh protesting the rise in fuel prices and depreciation of the rupee.

Ranji: Karnataka in command after Uthappa, Agarwal flay Delhi bowlers

Ranji: Karnataka in command after Uthappa, Agarwal flay Delhi bowlers

Rediff.com23 Nov 2015

A summary of Monday's play in the Ranji Trophy matches at various venues across the country.

Plan Panel yet to take view on Rajan report on states: Montek

Plan Panel yet to take view on Rajan report on states: Montek

Rediff.com16 Oct 2013

There were reports that some Commission officials were against the Rajan panel's suggestion to replace Gadgil- Mukherjee formula with Rajan Committee's Multi Dimensial Index for allocation funds to states.

Ranji Roundup: Bengal, Karnataka make quarters; Delhi knocked out

Ranji Roundup: Bengal, Karnataka make quarters; Delhi knocked out

Rediff.com14 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Friday.

Saradha scam: ED arrests Sudipta Sen's absconding wife, son

Saradha scam: ED arrests Sudipta Sen's absconding wife, son

Rediff.com16 Apr 2014

The Enforcement Directorate on Wednesday night arrested the wife and son of the alleged kingpin of the multi-crore Saradha chit fund scam accused Sudipta Sen in a money laundering case.

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

COVID-19 toll rises to 111, number of cases to 4,281

Rediff.com7 Apr 2020

The highest number of confirmed cases are from Maharashtra (748), followed by Tamil Nadu at 571 and Delhi with 523 cases. Cases in Telangana have gone up to 321, in Kerala to 314, in Uttar Pradesh to 305, while the number of cases has gone up to 274 in Rajasthan.

RBI could have acted against ponzi firms: ED

RBI could have acted against ponzi firms: ED

Rediff.com11 Nov 2014

ED had served summons to several English columnists and writers who had contributed in the Saradha group newspapers and also gone to foreign junkets.

'The problem is that people in our country get used to bad news'

'The problem is that people in our country get used to bad news'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

Kadvi Hawa has some very bad news for us all.

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

'The Modi government has given farmers freedom'

Rediff.com22 Sep 2020

'The farm bills will not bring in corporate zamindari'

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

Ranji round-up: Mumbai edge TN in just over two days

Rediff.com8 Oct 2016

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Saturday

How to double farmers' income

How to double farmers' income

Rediff.com29 Mar 2018

'In the long run, the boost to farmers' incomes must come from technological breakthroughs,' says Pratap S Birthal and Digvijay S Negi.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai facing huge defeat in 500th game

Ranji roundup: Mumbai facing huge defeat in 500th game

Rediff.com11 Nov 2017

Swapnil Singh broke an eleven-year jinx as he scored his maiden first class century, a knock of 164 without a blemish, to help Baroda take a massive first innings lead of 404 runs against Mumbai on Day 3 of the Ranji Trophy Group C match.

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Ranji roundup: Maharashtra 44 all out; Mumbai struggle

Rediff.com3 Jan 2020

Ajinkya Rahane and Prithvi Shaw faltered yet again as Karnataka pacers wreaked a havoc and bundled out Mumbai for a paltry 194 on the opening day of their Elite Ranji Trophy match in Mumbai. Services bowled out Maharashtra for 44 with medium pacer P S Poonia picking up 5/11 in their Ranji Trophy match in New Delhi

When the country's doctors went on strike

When the country's doctors went on strike

Rediff.com17 Jun 2019

Resident Doctors' Association of the AIIMS in Delhi, which earlier decided not to join the strike, announced withdrawal of all non-essential services from noon after a junior doctor at its trauma centre was assaulted in the early hours of Monday.

FinMin sends Rajan report to PlanCom for 'necessary action'

FinMin sends Rajan report to PlanCom for 'necessary action'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2013

Rajan Committee has evoked divergent reactions from the states.

Heard the buzz about stingless bees?

Heard the buzz about stingless bees?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

It is a grossly underexplored but highly lucrative branch of beekeeping for India.

Ranji Trophy: Chand, Gambhir shine for Delhi in draw against Mumbai

Ranji Trophy: Chand, Gambhir shine for Delhi in draw against Mumbai

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Round-up of the Ranji Trophy matches being played in different parts of the country.

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Ranji Roundup: Mayank hits another ton; Wakhare spins Vidarbha to big win

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Monday

Private medical colleges to come under NEET: Nadda

Private medical colleges to come under NEET: Nadda

Rediff.com24 May 2016

All private medical colleges will come under the ambit of National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, Health Minister J P Nadda said on Tuesday after an Ordinance to keep the state boards out of it for a year was signed by President Pranab Mukherjee.

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Mamata calls off 3-day-long dharna, claims victory

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

Banerjee said she was doing so after consulting leaders of major opposition parties and following 'a favourable court order'.

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Phase 2 of Lok Sabha polls concludes with 68% voting

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Barring Maharashtra, the poll percentage in rest of the states was in excess of 60 per cent while in Puducherry it was 80.47 per cent.

Modi outlines 7-point 'mantra' for BJP workers

Modi outlines 7-point 'mantra' for BJP workers

Rediff.com13 Jun 2016

Delivering his concluding address to the party's National Executive, which saw its president Amit Shah raising concerns over "migration" of Hindus from a communally-sensitive western Uttar Pradesh town, Modi made no reference to the controversial issues and instead asked leaders to use power for the benefit of society.

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Govt puts UPA's low-cost airport project on hold

Rediff.com20 Apr 2015

Some have welcomed this shift in the government's stance.

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Ranji round-up: 23 wickets fall as Bengal, Baroda struggle at 'green' Lahli

Rediff.com21 Nov 2016

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played across India on Monday

SC allows pictures of CMs, governors in government advertisements

SC allows pictures of CMs, governors in government advertisements

Rediff.com18 Mar 2016

The court had earlier barred publication of photos of leaders in government advertisements except those of the President, PM and the CJI.

Unopposed Manohar set to be elected as BCCI president

Unopposed Manohar set to be elected as BCCI president

Rediff.com4 Oct 2015

Shashank Manohar, who was the Board of Control for Cricket in India chief from 2008 to 2011, is all set to take over from Jagmohan Dalmiya, who passed away last month.