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Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Don't tarnish your legacy: Gavaskar slams Kohli

Rediff.com26 Dec 2024

'I think we all want to remember Kohli as one of the greatest cricketers ever in the game and not as somebody who was fined'

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

SC directs approved labs to conduct free COVID-19 tests

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The top court said the private hospitals including laboratories have an important role to play in containing the scale of the pandemic by extending philanthropic services in the hour of national crisis.

'India's hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

'India's hockey players fitter than cricketers': Hardik

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Vice-captain Hardik Singh claimed India's hockey players are much fitter as compared to the country's cricketers.

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Shubhanshu Shukla Is All Set For Space

Rediff.com11 Feb 2025

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla Shukla says Wing Commander Rakesh Sharma -- the first Indian to travel to space --has been advising him about the space flight.

Pune logs 24 cases of nerve disorder; no epidemic chances, say experts

Pune logs 24 cases of nerve disorder; no epidemic chances, say experts

Rediff.com22 Jan 2025

The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) has detected 22 suspected cases of Guillain-Barr syndrome (GBS), an immunological nerve disorder, in the city. Samples from the affected patients have been sent to ICMR-NIV for testing. Most of the cases were detected in the Sinhgad Road area. According to doctors, GBS is a rare condition that causes sudden numbness and muscle weakness. While the condition is prevalent in both pediatric and young age groups, it does not lead to an epidemic or pandemic. The PMC has constituted a committee of experts to investigate the outbreak and conduct detailed surveillance of the patients. The civic health department has assured that there is no need for panic as of now.

Fake medicines worth Rs 6.6 crore seized in Kolkata

Fake medicines worth Rs 6.6 crore seized in Kolkata

Rediff.com1 Jan 2025

'Anti-cancer, anti-diabetic, and other drugs suspected to be spurious were seized from the raid carried out at the firm.'

Planning To Register For IIT-JEE? Last Date Is...

Planning To Register For IIT-JEE? Last Date Is...

Rediff.com30 Oct 2024

The last registration date for the IIT-Joint Entrance Exam Main 2025 Session 1 is November 22, 2024.

Record 8.3 lakh Covid tests conducted in a day: Govt

Record 8.3 lakh Covid tests conducted in a day: Govt

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

The number of recoveries from COVID-19 exceed active cases by more than 10 lakh.

After 22 suicides, Kota halts tests for 2 months

After 22 suicides, Kota halts tests for 2 months

Rediff.com28 Aug 2023

Over two lakh students move to Kota annually to prepare for competitive exams such as the Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) for engineering and the National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test (NEET) for admission to medical colleges.

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

NTA announces new dates for 3 crucial exams, including UGC-NET

Rediff.com29 Jun 2024

The National Testing Agency (NTA) on Friday night announced the new dates of cancelled and postponed examinations, including the University Grants Commission-National Eligibility Test, amid a raging row over alleged irregularities in their conduct.

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Bangladesh coach fired for shocking behaviour

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has suspended men's team head coach Chandika Hathurusingha due to inappropriate conduct by him during last year's ODI World Cup in India.

Dope tests conducted on Afridi, Malik

Dope tests conducted on Afridi, Malik

Rediff.com30 Sep 2009

Pakistan all rounders Shahid Afridi and Shoaib Malik underwent regular dope tests in Johannesburg.

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Pakistan, Bangladesh penalised by ICC

Rediff.com26 Aug 2024

Besides, Bangladesh's star all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan was fined 10 percent of his match fee and received a demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct.

Why Delhi court denied interim bail to Kejriwal

Why Delhi court denied interim bail to Kejriwal

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

The extensive campaigning tours and related events undertaken by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal indicate that he does not appear to be suffering from any serious or 'life threatening' ailment, a Delhi court has held while denying him interim bail.

Adulterated Drugs On Decline Amid Crackdown

Adulterated Drugs On Decline Amid Crackdown

Rediff.com10 Oct 2024

Rise in raids on illicit drug manufacturing units, alongside arrests for the production, sale, or distribution of spurious or adulterated drugs.

Record 10.55 lakh Covid tests conducted in a day in India

Record 10.55 lakh Covid tests conducted in a day in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

India's COVID-19 recoveries have sprinted past 27 lakh, taking the recovery rate to 76.61 per cent, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.79 per cent, the health ministry said on Sunday.

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Warner's return to power: Leadership ban lifted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

David Warner's lifetime leadership ban rescinded by Cricket Australia

100 missions in next 5 years? Why not, says ISRO

100 missions in next 5 years? Why not, says ISRO

Rediff.com29 Jan 2025

ISRO is part of an exclusive league which has forayed into the Moon and Sun.

Shubman Gill tops Yo-Yo test with impressive score

Shubman Gill tops Yo-Yo test with impressive score

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Asia Cup bound India team has hit the ground running with the closed-door camp in Alur, where the squad members are undergoing routine fitness tests ahead of the continental event beginning August 31.

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Blow for Australia! Injury haunts Green before Border-Gavaskar Trophy

Rediff.com27 Sep 2024

Cameron Green's participation in the upcoming marquee five-match Test series against fierce rivals India was on Friday thrown into doubt after a back injury ruled him out of the ongoing tour of England.

Gaganyaan: ISRO gears up for test vehicle launch

Gaganyaan: ISRO gears up for test vehicle launch

Rediff.com20 Oct 2023

ISRO aims to send humans into space on a Low Earth Orbit of 400 km for a three-day mission and bring them safely back to earth.

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

MCC Committee recommends at least 3-match Test series

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

A minimum of three-match Test series and the home team footing the bill of the visiting side in a bilateral contest are some of the recommendations made by the MCC's World Cricket Committee.

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Infy founder's son to launch E2W at Bharat Mobility

Rediff.com14 Jan 2025

Numeros Motors is also planning to come up with a passenger vehicle four-wheeler or a three-wheeler by 2027.

North Korea conducts second nuclear test

North Korea conducts second nuclear test

Rediff.com25 May 2009

North Korea has confirmed conducting its second nuclear test. The test was conducted "as part of the measures to bolster up its nuclear deterrent for self-defence in every way," CNN quoted North Korea's Korean Central News Agency as saying. South Korea has convened an emergency meeting of its national security council to discuss the implications of the nuclear test.

What really happened between Head and Siraj

What really happened between Head and Siraj

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Siraj gave a fiery send-off to Head, who struck his second Test century against India and eighth overall.

If I join BJP my ban will be lifted: Bajrang Punia

If I join BJP my ban will be lifted: Bajrang Punia

Rediff.com27 Nov 2024

Olympic medallist Indian wrestler Bajrang Punia said it was a vindictive move by the government which would quash the ban if he joins the BJP.

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

NZ Post-mortem: BCCI's 6-hour review meeting with Gambhir, Rohit, Agarkar

Rediff.com8 Nov 2024

Preparation of a turning pitch for the Mumbai Test, resting Jasprit Bumrah and Gautam Gambhir's coaching style were discussed threadbare.

India conducts record COVID 4.2 lakh tests in single day

India conducts record COVID 4.2 lakh tests in single day

Rediff.com25 Jul 2020

With 4,20,898 samples tested in the past 24 hours, it added, the Tests Per Million has increased to 11,485 and continue to maintain an upward trend.

SC steps in to help Dalit youth secure IIT seat after missed deadline

SC steps in to help Dalit youth secure IIT seat after missed deadline

Rediff.com25 Sep 2024

Kumar's parents failed to deposit Rs 17,500 as the acceptance fee by June 24, the deadline for depositing the requisite fees for blocking the seat.

Muthusamy's return: A bold move by South African Cricket

Muthusamy's return: A bold move by South African Cricket

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

South Africa have recalled all-rounder Senuran Muthusamy to their 15-player squad for next month's two-Test tour of Bangladesh as one of three frontline spin options.

Ready to withdraw and follow Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi: Prashant Kishor

Ready to withdraw and follow Rahul Gandhi, Tejashwi: Prashant Kishor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2025

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor, who has been on a fast unto death to press the demand for cancellation of a Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) exam, on Sunday sought the support of Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and former Bihar Deputy Chief Minister Tejashwi Yadav.

Dallewal's fast: SC holds rare hearing, gives ultimatum to Punjab govt

Dallewal's fast: SC holds rare hearing, gives ultimatum to Punjab govt

Rediff.com28 Dec 2024

The Supreme Court on Saturday gave the Punjab government time till December 31 to persuade farmer leader Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been fasting for over a month, to shift to hospital.

Pakistan to conduct online fitness tests for players; drills include 'Yo-Yo'

Pakistan to conduct online fitness tests for players; drills include 'Yo-Yo'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

Due to the novel coronavirus outbreak, cricket in Pakistan, like the rest of the world, has been halted since March 15, and the PCB is banking on the virtual initiative to give a peek into its players' fitness.

SC finds last-minute changes in NEET pattern unusual

SC finds last-minute changes in NEET pattern unusual

Rediff.com20 Sep 2024

The Supreme Court on Friday questioned the last-minute changes to the NEET-PG, 2024, pattern by the National Board of Education, saying it was 'very unusual' and students could have a 'meltdown'.

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Coetzee's angry outburst costs him

Rediff.com19 Nov 2024

South African pacer Gerald Coetzee has been reprimanded for showing dissent at the umpire's decision during the fourth T20 International against India in Johannesburg, the ICC said on Tuesday.

1 in every 4 diabetics at serious risk of heart failure: Study

1 in every 4 diabetics at serious risk of heart failure: Study

Rediff.com28 Sep 2024

An analysis of over 2,000 patient samples from Delhi-NCR by Dr Dangs Lab revealed that 15 per cent of patients with an HbA1c score above 6.5 per cent exhibited elevated levels of NT-proBNP, a crucial biomarker for early heart failure detection. A study by Joshi of 1,054 patients in Mumbai found that 34 per cent of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) patients are at increased risk of cardiovascular complications.

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

NTA postpones June edition of joint CSIR-UGC-NET exam

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

The postponement comes two days after the National Testing Agency cancelled the UGC-NET examination within 24 hours of its conduct, saying the integrity of the exam had been compromised.

Pralay missiles battlefield surveillance systems to debut on Republic Day

Pralay missiles battlefield surveillance systems to debut on Republic Day

Rediff.com23 Jan 2025

Ahead of Republic Day, the Indian Army announced on Thursday the addition of two new features to this year's parade: battlefield surveillance systems and a Defebce Research and Development Organisation tableau showcasing Pralay, short-range ballistic missiles.

BEST bus crash: Driver collected backpacks, jumped out

BEST bus crash: Driver collected backpacks, jumped out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

CCTV footage of the BEST bus that killed seven people in Mumbai's Kurla area shows driver Sanjay More collecting two backpacks and jumping out of a broken window after the accident. The video clips, which went viral on social media, show passengers panicking as the electric bus ran amok, hitting vehicles and pedestrians on Monday night. More, who had limited experience driving electric vehicles, has been arrested for culpable homicide and remanded in police custody.

SC asks NTA to declare NEET-UG results on July 20

SC asks NTA to declare NEET-UG results on July 20

Rediff.com18 Jul 2024

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the National Testing Agency (NTA) to declare by 12 noon of July 20 the centre and city-wise results of NEET-UG 2024 while masking the identities of aspirants.