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Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Boxing Interim Committee fast-tracks key decisions

Rediff.com15 Apr 2025

In its latest order, the Himachal Pradesh High Court directed the Sports Ministry observer and the Returning Officer to issue a fresh election schedule before April 28, when the case is set to be heard again.

Indian American named to New York ethics commitee

Indian American named to New York ethics commitee

Rediff.com13 Dec 2011

Ravi Batra, a New York-based attorney with a private practice experience, is the only Indian American to be appointed to the powerful 14-member Joint Commission on Public Ethics. To be headed by Attorney Janet DiFiore, the commission will oversee both the executive and legislative branches, as well as lobbyists.

JU ragging death: Accused can't enter campus till acquitted

JU ragging death: Accused can't enter campus till acquitted

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The 13 arrested in connection with the death of the Jadavpur University fresher allegedly due to ragging and sexual molestation at the hostel will not be allowed to either enter its premises or the campus, according to a decision by the varsity's executive council.

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Remembering The Munich Massacre

Rediff.com2 Sep 2022

Monday, September 5, and Tuesday, September 6, will mark 50 years after 11 members of Israel's Olympic team were killed in what is known as the Munich massacre in history.

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Wrestlers spend night on footpath; seek national backing

Rediff.com25 Apr 2023

Wrestlers threaten Supreme COurt action over sexual harassment allegations against WFI President

Messi's four-match Argentina ban lifted

Messi's four-match Argentina ban lifted

Rediff.com5 May 2017

'Despite the fact that the FIFA Appeal Committee considered Lionel Messi's behaviour as reproachable, the former concluded that the evidence available was not sufficient to establish...(sanctions) could be applied'

DON'T MISS: The spelling quiz you must take

DON'T MISS: The spelling quiz you must take

Rediff.com15 Mar 2012

Take this quiz to find out if you can spell these words correctly.

BSE: Top gainers and losers

BSE: Top gainers and losers

Rediff.com18 Sep 2013

Markets ended on a strong note after an extremely volatile trading session this Wednesday, on back of significant buying witnessed in the realty and bank spaces.

First Look: Paralympian Jhajharia clinches World javelin gold

First Look: Paralympian Jhajharia clinches World javelin gold

Rediff.com22 Jul 2013

India's Devendra Jhajharia won the gold medal in the men's javelin throw T46 at the IPC (International Paralympic Commitee) Athletics World Championships at Rhne Stadium in Vnissieux near Lyon on Monday.

'If Kalmadi doesn't resign he should be kicked out'

'If Kalmadi doesn't resign he should be kicked out'

Rediff.com27 Jan 2012

Congress leader and IOA vice-president Jagdish Tytler on Friday demanded that his party colleague Suresh Kalmadi be removed as president of the organisation if he does not resign on his own.

Modi's latest dig: Osama look-alikes in Bihar campaign

Modi's latest dig: Osama look-alikes in Bihar campaign

Rediff.com13 Sep 2012

On the second day of his yatra in poll-bound Gujarat, Chief Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday took a dig at his bete noire and Bihar counterpart Nitish Kumar and also dubbed the All India Congress Commitee as "All India Coal Congress".

Uttarakhand: No consensus on CM yet

Uttarakhand: No consensus on CM yet

Rediff.com11 Mar 2012

Suspense continued on Sunday over who would lead the Congress-led government in Uttarakhand, with top leaders from the state and the Centre huddled in the national capital to decide on the new chief minister.

Congress condemns Kerala CM's 'Amul baby' comment

Congress condemns Kerala CM's 'Amul baby' comment

Rediff.com11 Apr 2011

Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Monday snubbed Kerala Chief Minister V S Achutanandan for his comment describing Congress General Secretary Rahul Gandhi as an 'Amul baby'.

Cong-DMK logjam over TN seat sharing continues

Cong-DMK logjam over TN seat sharing continues

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

The stalemate in seat sharing talks between Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam and Congress for the April 13 assembly polls in Tamil Nadu persisted with All India Congress Commitee president Sonia Gandhi's special emissary Ghulam Nabi Azad leaving for New Delhi on Thursday after his inconclusive talks with DMK chief M Karunanidhi.

Make stand on Telangana clear, JAC tells TDP

Make stand on Telangana clear, JAC tells TDP

Rediff.com25 May 2011

Demanding that the Telugu Desam Party take a clear stand on the separate statehood issue, the Telangana political Joint Action Commitee on Wednesday appealed to the people not to cooperate with the TDP for a public meeting proposed at Karimnagar.

'Destructive' oppn owes apology to India: Pranab

'Destructive' oppn owes apology to India: Pranab

Rediff.com23 Dec 2010

Union Finance Minister Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday demanded an apology from the Opposition, accusing it of "destroying" Parliament after they rejected his offer of a special session to discuss the Joint Parliamentary Commitee issue on 2G scam.

Digvijay backs Maya's demand for Dalit in Panel

Digvijay backs Maya's demand for Dalit in Panel

Rediff.com23 Apr 2011

Senior Congress leader Digvijay Singh on Saturday backed Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati's demand for inclusion of a Dalit representative in the Lokpal drafting committee while Justice Santosh Hegde does not seem to find any merit in it.

Kerala Cricket Assoc. ready to support Sreesanth's comeback bid

Kerala Cricket Assoc. ready to support Sreesanth's comeback bid

Rediff.com10 Aug 2017

The Kerala Cricket Association on Wednesday wrote to the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking its decision and directions on cricketer Shanthakumaran Sreesanth's readiness to make a comeback to competitive cricket.

Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi

Athletes need not worry about security: Kalmadi

Rediff.com30 Dec 2009

The athletes worldwide need not worry about their security during the 2010 Commonwealth Games, Oraganising Commitee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi today said, dimissing reports that terrorists may attack players during the October 3-14 event in New Delhi.

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

KXIP asked to file written explanation on Wadia issue

Rediff.com3 May 2019

It has been learnt that, as of now, the CoA will not hand over the matter to the IPL's Ethics Commitee comprising acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Choudhary and treasurer Anirudh Chaudhry.

After 17 years, panel submits Ayodhya report

After 17 years, panel submits Ayodhya report

Rediff.com30 Jun 2009

Seventeen years after it was set up, the Liberhan Commission, looking into the Babri Masjid demolition in Ayodhya, submitted its report to Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Tuesday.

NDA boycotts PAC meet called by Jaswant

NDA boycotts PAC meet called by Jaswant

Rediff.com7 Sep 2009

Representatives of BJP, Shiv Sena and Swatantra Bharat Paksh kept away in protest against Singh's continuance as its chairman despite being asked to step down. "We stayed away as it was National Democratic Alliance's directive," said Shiv Sena representative in PAC, Anandrao Adsul.

Shiv Sena wins Thane Lok Sabha bypoll

Shiv Sena wins Thane Lok Sabha bypoll

Rediff.com25 May 2008

Shiv Sena candidate Anand Paranjpe won the Thane Lok Sabha bypoll, defeating Nationalist Congress Party's Sanjeev Naik.

Rajnath flays UPA for growing terrorism

Rajnath flays UPA for growing terrorism

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Criticising the UPA government for its soft approach towards terrorism, Bharatiya Janata Party president Rajnath Singh on Tuesday alleged that the Central government has neither a policy nor the political will to deal with the menace.

3 Nandigram women claim CPM cadres stripped them

3 Nandigram women claim CPM cadres stripped them

Rediff.com6 May 2008

3 women activists of the Bhumi Ucched Pratirodh Commitee on Tuesday claimed they were beaten up and stripped by the CPM cadres in Nandigram for refusing to support them in the ensuing panchayat polls.

Rahul kicks off Karnataka road show on March 25

Rahul kicks off Karnataka road show on March 25

Rediff.com20 Mar 2008

Congress general secretary Rahul Gandhi will kick off the Karnataka leg of his Discover India trip on March 25. During his four-day visit, Rahul's main agenda would be to lure the youth into joining the Congress, according to Karnataka Pradesh Congress Committee president Mallikarjuna Kharge.Rahul will start his road show from Chamrajnagar on March 25. He would then travel to H D Kote, Mangalore, Hubli-Dharwad, Gadag, Bagalkot, Almatti and Raichur.

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

I am committed to US-India relationship: Obama

Rediff.com20 Jun 2007

However, in the interview, speaking of US-India relations, Obama declared, "India is one of our most important allies in the world and will be increasing in importance as times goes on."

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is learnt that Johri has submitted his explanation to the showcause notice served by the COA after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment came up against him on social media. The accuser, who is yet to reveal her identity, claims to be an ex-colleague of Johri during his stint with the Discovery channel.

After Cong-Pilot truce, Gehlot says he'll look into MLAs' grievances

After Cong-Pilot truce, Gehlot says he'll look into MLAs' grievances

Rediff.com11 Aug 2020

Asserting that the Congress government in the state will not only complete its five years but will also win the next assembly elections, Gehlot again accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of conspiring to topple his government at any cost.

NRIs ask global counterparts to lobby for N-deal

NRIs ask global counterparts to lobby for N-deal

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

He said the USINPAC delegation would meet Bhartiya Janata Party President Rajnath Singh and leaders of the Left party who have expressed their apprehension over the nuclear deal.

Sukhwinder to stay as football coach

Sukhwinder to stay as football coach

Rediff.com4 Sep 2005

The AIFF denied reports that it planned to replace Sukhwinder Singh with Subhash Bhowmick as the national football coach

NAC chairperson post not office of profit: CPI (M)

NAC chairperson post not office of profit: CPI (M)

Rediff.com24 Mar 2006

Members have to discharge various public responsibilities by holding such positions," the party Polit Bureau said in a statement.

Venues to be decided for SL tour on Sep 6

Venues to be decided for SL tour on Sep 6

Rediff.com27 Aug 2005

The Indians will play the best-of-seven ODI series from Oct 25 to Nov 12 and the three-Test series between Dec 1 and 22 against Sri Lanka.

Trai panel submits IUC report

Trai panel submits IUC report

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

The expert commitee formed by telecom regulator Trai to look into the technical aspects for implementing interconnect user charge regime, is believed to have submitted its report to the regulator.

70,000 airlines staff threaten stir

70,000 airlines staff threaten stir

Rediff.com8 Jan 2004

About 70,000 employees consisting of all unions in the civil aviation sector, including Indian Airlines and Air-India, have threatened an agitation

Draft documents for EIL stake sale ready

Draft documents for EIL stake sale ready

Rediff.com16 Jan 2003

The draft transaction documents for sale of 51 per cent stake in Engineers India Ltd to a strategic partner have been finalised.

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Dulquer has only one thing to say after RGV's tweets. And he says it well

Rediff.com22 Apr 2015

Dulquer replies to Ram Gopal Varma's controversial tweets about his father Mammootty.

BCCI will not lift ban on Sreesanth, Chavan, says it's 'disciplinary'

BCCI will not lift ban on Sreesanth, Chavan, says it's 'disciplinary'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2015

The BCCI has made it very clear that it was not having second thoughts on revoking the ban on former India pacer S Sreesanth and spinner Ankeet Chavan in the wake of a Delhi Court dropping all charges against them in the IPL 2013 spot-fixing case.