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Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Imran's yorker: Parliament dissolved, polls in 90 days

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

Prime Minister Khan, who had effectively lost his majority in the 342-member National Assembly, made a brief address to the nation after a stormy parliament session was adjourned by Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri.

Razed madrasa on instruction from police: Assam villagers

Razed madrasa on instruction from police: Assam villagers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2022

The police, however, denied the charge saying they were only investigating a case of alleged terror links of two persons, now absconding, who were teaching at the seminary.

Controversy at Lord's: Stokes given out for 'obstructing the field'

Controversy at Lord's: Stokes given out for 'obstructing the field'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2015

Ben Stokes' dismissal soured Australia's 64-run over England in the second ODI at Lord's on Saturday.

WACA chief says pitch controversy storm in tea cup

WACA chief says pitch controversy storm in tea cup

Rediff.com13 Jan 2012

Dismissing the outrage in the Indian media after ground staff were captured on camera sitting and drinking on the pitch, WACA chief executive Graeme Wood clarified it was customary for the groundsmen to have a drink on eve of a Test match to celebrate their hard work.

Anti-Sikh riots controversy surrounding Kamal Nath refuses to die

Anti-Sikh riots controversy surrounding Kamal Nath refuses to die

Rediff.com16 Jun 2016

Kamal Nath said Sonia Gandhi spoke with him again after she received the letter and told him that 'well if this is your reason, fine'.

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Justice Lalit delivered key verdicts during 74-day stint as CJI

Rediff.com8 Nov 2022

CJI Lalit concurred with the minority view of Justice S Ravindra Bhat who held the EWS quota as "unconstitutional" for excluding poor among SCs, STs and OBCs.

IAF Sukhoi vs RAF Typhoon: Controversy in the skies

IAF Sukhoi vs RAF Typhoon: Controversy in the skies

Rediff.com11 Aug 2015

Indian Air Force Commander claims Su30-MKIs beat the British Royal Air Force's Typhoon FGR4s 12-0 during Indradhanush 2015. The opponents dismisses it 'clouded recollection'. What really happened, we will never know and do we really need to?

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rancorous arguments on hijab ban conclude, SC reserves judgement

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its verdict on a batch of petitions challenging the Karnataka high court judgment refusing to lift the ban on hijab in educational institutions of the state.

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Surprising facts about Buttler, Ashwin and Mankading

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

Buttler has been 'Mankaded' twice

Latest controversy! Who the f*** is the third umpire, fumes Hazlewood

Latest controversy! Who the f*** is the third umpire, fumes Hazlewood

Rediff.com23 Feb 2016

Australian pace bowler Josh Hazlewood pleaded guilty to a dissent charge after launching an expletive-laden tirade when a decision went against him in the second Test versus New Zealand on Tuesday.

No transaction with NSO Group: MoD on snooping row

No transaction with NSO Group: MoD on snooping row

Rediff.com9 Aug 2021

NSO Group, an Israeli surveillance software company, has been under increasing attack following allegations that its Pegasus phone spyware was used for surveillance on journalists, activists and political leaders in several countries including India. NSO has denied any wrongdoing.

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

India bought Pegasus as part of defence deal with Israel: Report

Rediff.com29 Jan 2022

The report also referred to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel in July 2017.

Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

Umpire's call in DRS creating lot of confusion: Kohli

Rediff.com22 Mar 2021

India captain Virat Kohli criticised the fiercely-debated umpire's call in the Decision Review System, saying it is creating a lot of confusion and LBW dismissals should be based solely on whether the ball is hitting the stumps, even if marginally.

Pak SC to look into President's order dissolving Parliament

Pak SC to look into President's order dissolving Parliament

Rediff.com3 Apr 2022

The court ordered all parties to avoid taking any unconstitutional measures and adjourned the hearing until Monday.

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar, he loses cool

ICC trolls Shoaib Akhtar, he loses cool

Rediff.com14 May 2020

ICC's official Twitter handle, decided to take a jibe at Akhtar for suggesting that he could dismiss Australia's Steve Smith inside four balls. He hit back at the trolls.

Prashant Kishor says no party for now, announces 3,000 km Bihar padyatra

Prashant Kishor says no party for now, announces 3,000 km Bihar padyatra

Rediff.com5 May 2022

Kishor held out the possibility of Jan Suraaj metamorphosing into a political party at a latter stage.

No one can blackmail the party: SP on Azam Khan controversy

No one can blackmail the party: SP on Azam Khan controversy

Rediff.com13 Sep 2013

As controversy continues over senior Uttar Pradesh Minister Azam Khan keeping away from its Agra meet, Samajwadi Party on Friday said no one can "blackmail" the party as nobody has the stature which supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav enjoys among the Muslim community.

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Harbhajan: A match winner who gave it his all

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

With 100-plus Tests and 400-plus wickets, most of them not exactly coming on rank turners, Harbhajan's name will always figure among true blue cricketing elites of India.

'Aggressive lions' lack basic essence of original emblem: Historians

'Aggressive lions' lack basic essence of original emblem: Historians

Rediff.com17 Jul 2022

Animated or aggressive? Debate over the emblem atop the new Parliament building rages with several historians dismayed that the essence of the original 'protective' Ashokan lions has been effaced while others say the differences are minuscule and no two pieces of art can be identical.

Top Performer: Surya Steals the Show

Top Performer: Surya Steals the Show

Rediff.com19 Mar 2021

Suryakumar Kumar Yadav's maiden half-century helped India beat England by eight runs and level the series 2-2.

SEE: Why Kohli lost his cool on scribe after series loss...

SEE: Why Kohli lost his cool on scribe after series loss...

Rediff.com2 Mar 2020

India captain Virat Kohli lost his cool following India's seven-wicket defeat in the second Test in Christchurch on Monday after being asked about his animated celebration following Kane Williamson's dismissal on Day 2 of the second Test.

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

'Wrong to allege ED is politically motivated'

Rediff.com11 Apr 2022

'Whatever ED officers do -- issue summons, conduct searches or arrest a person -- they have to face the courts.'

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

MSK told me 'Sachin believes it was out': Umpire Harper

Rediff.com21 Jul 2020

Former ICC elite-level umpire Daryl Harper looks back at his controversial decision against Sachin Tendulkar in the 1999 Adelaide Test "everyday of my life" but says he proudly stands by what he believes was a correct decision. A bouncer from Australian pace spearhead Glenn McGrath had Tendulkar ducking and the ball hit him on his shoulders. Officiating in the game, umpire Harper deemed it as leg before wicket and to India's surprise, raised his finger, igniting a debate.

AIMIM MLA from Bihar insists 'Hindustan' be replaced with 'Bharat' in oath

AIMIM MLA from Bihar insists 'Hindustan' be replaced with 'Bharat' in oath

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

The demand was made by Akhtarul Iman, state president of Asaduddin Owaisi's AIMIM no sooner than he rose to take oath in Urdu.

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Last Chance For Congress Before Rigor Mortis Sets In

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

A flop Bharat Jodo Yatra could unleash more resignations from a party which under its current leadership is dying a slow death, warns Virendra Kapoor.

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Twin setbacks put Pinarayi on a sticky wicket

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

For Pinarayi, a victory in Thrikkakara would have come as public endorsement of his development initiatives, including controversial K-Rail project, which has witnessed widespread protest

Nitish says JD-U will review note ban on Jan 23; dismisses Lalu seating row

Nitish says JD-U will review note ban on Jan 23; dismisses Lalu seating row

Rediff.com9 Jan 2017

"It was a social event and we did not talk politics there," he said on his interaction with Modi.

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

IPL PIX: RCB beat GT to keep playoff hopes alive

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Images from the IPL 2022 Match between Gujarat Titans and Royal Challengers Bangalore at

PICS: Verstappen pips Hamilton in epic to win F1 title

PICS: Verstappen pips Hamilton in epic to win F1 title

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

The Dutchman stopped Hamilton from winning an eighth title with a gutsy turn in the final lap.

Activist Rehana Fathima surrenders before police

Activist Rehana Fathima surrenders before police

Rediff.com8 Aug 2020

The activist will be produced before the magistrate court in Kochi after completing formalities of her arrest, they said.

Pak SC restores no-trust vote against Imran Khan, orders it be held on April 10

Pak SC restores no-trust vote against Imran Khan, orders it be held on April 10

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

Pakistan's Supreme Court on Thursday struck down National Assembly Deputy Speaker Qasim Suri's controversial move to dismiss a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan, in a major blow to the cricketer-turned politician who is now likely to face a no-trust vote in parliament after the ruling.

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

How concussion substitute Chahal fired India to win

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

Concussion substitute Yuzvendra Chahal took three wickets as India beat Australia

Govt moves bill in LS to ban strikes by essential defence services

Govt moves bill in LS to ban strikes by essential defence services

Rediff.com22 Jul 2021

The Essential Defence Services Bill, 2021, introduced by Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt amid din created by the Opposition over three new agri laws and the alleged Pegasus snooping controversy, seeks to replace an ordinance issued in June.

Javagal Srinath weighs in on 'Mankading' debate

Javagal Srinath weighs in on 'Mankading' debate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

'The onus is on the batsman to stick to the crease until the ball has been delivered. That's the best way to look into it'

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Oppn demands arrest of Sharma, Jindal as more Islamic nations flay Prophet remark

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

The Congress hit out at the BJP, demanding the immediate arrest of those who have defamed India at the international level instead of enacting a "drama of action".

Madras HC retracts remarks on Christian institutions

Madras HC retracts remarks on Christian institutions

Rediff.com20 Aug 2019

'There is a general feeling among parents of students, especially female students, that co-educational study in Christian institutions is highly unsafe for the future of their children'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

'Remarks on Prophet Mohammed have crossed red line'

Rediff.com7 Jun 2022

'Prime Minister Narendra Modiji must personally intervene in the matter to make it clear to his officials and the rank-and-file that communal abuse should now stop'

With father's arrest, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel conveys rule of law message

With father's arrest, Chhattisgarh CM Baghel conveys rule of law message

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

Bhupesh Baghel said about his father that he respected his father as a son, but as a chief minister, none of his mistakes that will disturb public order can be ignored.

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

How BRICS Is Expanded Is Crucial

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

With its political colour dominated by less than democratic trends, BRICS currently leaves some of us wondering -- where in this grouping is there an assurance that human freedom will be respected unconditionally? It would be nice to see the new members of BRICS drawn from the ranks of countries wedded to preserving and guarding human freedom, observes Shyam G Menon.

India vs England: When DRS turned out to be like VAR

India vs England: When DRS turned out to be like VAR

Rediff.com13 Feb 2021

Joe Root was miffed after a blunder by Anil Chaudhary denied them the wicket of India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane after a DRS review.