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ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"International Cricket Council Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect," read a statement from the ICC.

TMC MPs walk out of parl panel meet over exclusion of wrestlers' stir

TMC MPs walk out of parl panel meet over exclusion of wrestlers' stir

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Panel chairman Thakur is believed to have informed Dev that the issue was not on the agenda for the meeting.

Kerala to implement Sachar committee report

Kerala to implement Sachar committee report

Rediff.com30 Apr 2008

The decision was taken by the state cabinet, which gave its approval to the proposals of the high power committee headed by Local Administration Minister Paloli Muhammadkutty, set up to study the state-level implementation of the Sachar Committee report.

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Don't call too many meetings, no using filthy language, Bihar govt tells babus

Rediff.com19 May 2023

The Bihar government has advised heads of departments, district magistrates and other senior officials not to call too many meetings as it was affecting the work culture in the state. A recent circular issued by the general administration department said that meetings should not be called on verbal orders and subordinates should be respected.

AIBA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Indian boxing

AIBA forms ad-hoc committee to manage Indian boxing

Rediff.com17 Jun 2015

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Wednesday constituted a five-member ad-hoc committee for finding a group which would organize and administrate the sport in India.

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

2-day holiday in Kozhikode following Nipah outbreak

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A 24-hour control room was set up in the neighbouring district of Wayanad following the Nipah outbreak in Kozhikode

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Home secretary Bhalla gets 4th extension, to retire in Aug next year

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

The latest extension will allow Bhalla to stay in the post during the general elections due early next year.

Malinga blames Ranatunga-led committee for injury

Malinga blames Ranatunga-led committee for injury

Rediff.com26 Apr 2011

Sri Lankan speedster Lasith Malinga on Tuesday blamed the country's cricket administration led by the former captain Arjuna Ranatunga for aggravating his knee injury that forced him to retire from Test cricket.

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Carve out Manipur into 3 UTs for ending ethnic violence: BJP Kuki MLA

Rediff.com30 Jul 2023

Haokip advocated giving "political and administrative recognition to the ethnic separation" in the state, upping the ante from earlier vaguely explained demands for a "separate administration" for Kuki areas made by fellow Kuki community leaders.

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

'Politicians should stop patronising lumpen'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2023

'The district administration failed and it was a very costly failure.'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

'The violence will stop decisively very soon'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

'If the Kukis and Meiteis are the warring groups, then we need to find space for a third group which can mediate between the two.'

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends hunger strike on 17th day after meeting Shinde

Maratha quota activist Jarange ends hunger strike on 17th day after meeting Shinde

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

Shinde announced that his government is committed to providing reservation to the Maratha community.

New fight in HC over minaret of 18th century Ayodhya mosque, hearing on Monday

New fight in HC over minaret of 18th century Ayodhya mosque, hearing on Monday

Rediff.com22 Jul 2023

A minaret of Khajoor ki Masjid in Gudri Bazaar in the heart of Faizabad city is said to be encroaching on the proposed Ram Path by three metres.

Indian doctor on Bush's committee

Indian doctor on Bush's committee

Rediff.com25 Jun 2008

President George W Bush has appointed Dr Sambhu N Banik of Bethesda, Maryland as a member of the President's Committee of People with Intellectual Disabilities, to serve out the remainder of a two-year term, which is expiring in May 2009. Banik is a noted clinical psychologist and a professor of psychology and counseling at Bowie State University in Maryland.

File status report on arms recovery from all sources, SC directs Manipur govt

File status report on arms recovery from all sources, SC directs Manipur govt

Rediff.com6 Sep 2023

A bench comprising Chief Justice DY Chandrachud and Justices JB Pardiwala and Manoj Misra also took note of the affidavit of the Manipur chief secretary that there was no short supply of basic commodities like food and medicines for people facing economic blockade.

630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict

630,000 Indians among immigrants hit by US court verdict

Rediff.com14 Sep 2023

A US federal judge in Houston has declared illegal a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of undocumented immigrants, including hundreds of Indians, brought to the US as children, but noted that the government can continue to process renewals of its current recipients.

AITA to set up committee; refute Somdev's claims

AITA to set up committee; refute Somdev's claims

Rediff.com12 Jan 2013

Stung by the boycott of top players for the Davis Cup tie, a beleaguered AITA has decided to appoint a special committee to look into the grievances of the rebels even as the standoff showed no signs of ending with the tennis body and the players engaging in a fresh blame game.

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir Opening Soon

Ayodhya's Ram Mandir Opening Soon

Rediff.com24 Jul 2023

The construction of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya is going on in full swing with the temple likely to open for devotees in January 2024.

HCU students block administration building seeking VC's ouster

HCU students block administration building seeking VC's ouster

Rediff.com1 Apr 2016

Varsity security personnel, who yesterday stopped entry of three Kerala MPs and social activist Teesta Setalvad into the campus, on Friday prevented Swaraj Abhiyan leader Yogendra Yadav and others from entering the campus.

Govt notifies new Lokpal search committee rules

Govt notifies new Lokpal search committee rules

Rediff.com3 Sep 2014

The government has notified new Lokpal search committee rules, giving it more freedom to recommend names for chairperson and members of the anti-corruption body outside the list provided by the Department of Personnel and Training.

Odisha CM's private secretary gets Cabinet rank post day after VRS

Odisha CM's private secretary gets Cabinet rank post day after VRS

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Pandian joined the Chief Minister's Office (CMO) in 2011, and since then, he has been Patnaik's private secretary.

RBI supersedes Abhyudaya Co-op Bank board for poor governance

RBI supersedes Abhyudaya Co-op Bank board for poor governance

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

The Reserve Bank on Friday superseded the board of the city-based Abhyudaya Cooperative Bank on concerns emanating from "poor governance" and appointed an administrator to manage the affairs of the lender. In what can be seen as a step that should allay depositors' concerns, the central bank did not put any restrictions or moratorium on deposit withdrawals because of the comfort it gets on the bank's finances, according to people in the know. "(The) action is necessitated due to certain material concerns emanating from poor governance standards observed in the bank.

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Ganguly part of BCCI's seven-man Committee for Lodha reforms

Rediff.com27 Jun 2017

The committee's mandate is to "identify the few critical points in respect of the said judgement for the General Body of the BCCI to consider before its submission to the Hon'ble Supreme Court".

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Ganguly to attend MCC World Cricket Committee Meeting

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

Inclusion of cricket in the 2024 Olympics, Australian players pay dispute and the concept of four-day Test will be discussed among other things in the two-day meeting.

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

SC proposes 'chai pe charcha' between Mamata and governor

Rediff.com6 Oct 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday stayed the emoluments of the newly appointed interim vice-chancellors of state-run universities in West Bengal and asked Governor CV Ananda Bose to sit with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee "over a cup of coffee" to resolve the deadlock over appointment of VCs.

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

ED raids Raut aide in Mumbai Covid centre scam

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

Patkar and his three partners allegedly bagged Mumbai civic body contracts fraudulently for managing COVID-19 field hospitals during the pandemic, the official said.

Cauvery water dispute: SC refuses to interfere with CWRC order

Cauvery water dispute: SC refuses to interfere with CWRC order

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

Farmers organisations and pro-Kannada organisations staged protests in Mysuru, Mandya, Bengaluru and other parts expressing their anger and urging the state government not to release water to Tamil Nadu.

DU issues 'cease and desist' notice to Rahul over visit

DU issues 'cease and desist' notice to Rahul over visit

Rediff.com10 May 2023

The two-page note sent to Gandhi by provost K P Singh said the incident amounts to trespass and irresponsible behaviour, and asked the Congress leader to "cease and desist" from taking any such step in the future.

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Manipur MLAs write to PM; demand NRC, disarmament

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Forty MLAs from violence-hit Manipur have written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi stating that the state requires complete disarmament to foster an environment of peace and security.

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Vasundhara Raje Stares At Bleak Political Future

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Through gestures and decisions, the BJP high command has signalled that Raje may not be the lead actor but rather play a supporting role in a high-stakes election in its stamping ground.

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

'Trump Administration' would focus on defence ties with India, says aide

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

A strong partnership with US would deter China from making any aggressive posture against India, said Puneet Ahluwalia, a member of the Trump's Advisory Committee on Asian Americans.

Maharashtra drops cases against Maratha protestors, suspends 3 police officials

Maharashtra drops cases against Maratha protestors, suspends 3 police officials

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Monday announced the withdrawal of police cases filed against pro-Maratha reservation protesters in Jalna district, the epicentre of the latest round of stir on the issue, and urged quota activist Manoj Jarange to end his indefinite fast.

Reliance Cap lenders vote in favour of Hinduja Group firm

Reliance Cap lenders vote in favour of Hinduja Group firm

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Lenders of debt-ridden Reliance Capital have voted in favour of a resolution plan submitted by Hinduja Group firm IndusInd International Holdings Ltd (IIHL) which made the highest cash offer of Rs 9,661 crore in the second round of bidding. As much as 99 per cent votes were in favour of IIHL as lenders expected to recover cash upfront of Rs 9,661 crore from the Hinduja Group entity, sources said. Besides, sources said cash balance with Reliance Capital (RCAP) of over Rs 500 crore would also go to lenders. So, in all lenders are expected to receive about Rs 10,200 crore for distribution as against Rs 16,000 crore principal secured debt, resulting in 65 per cent recovery for the lenders, sources said.

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Will recommend central rule, governor Purohit warns Punjab CM Mann

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

In a major escalation of the tussle with Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, Governor Banwarilal Purohit on Friday warned that he could recommend President's rule in the state and also initiate criminal proceedings if his letters are not answered.

Kishan opts out of Duleep Trophy just a month ahead of WI tour

Kishan opts out of Duleep Trophy just a month ahead of WI tour

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

It was learnt that once Kishan conveyed his decision, Tripura selector Jayanta Dey wanted Wriddhiman Saha and he was also contacted.

Nitish refuses to join issue with Pawar on Adani row

Nitish refuses to join issue with Pawar on Adani row

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

The JD-U supreme leader, whose party, in Parliament, has been supporting the demand for a joint parliamentary committee probe, however, did not seem impressed with the Maratha strongman's preference for an investigation by a 'Supreme Court-appointed Committee'.

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Kumble named chairman of ICC Cricket Committee

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

Former India captain Anil Kumble was on Thursday unanimously appointed chairman of ICC's Cricket Committee by the game's governing body, replacing West Indies great Clive Lloyd.

Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

Manipur violence: SC transfers CBI cases to Assam

Rediff.com25 Aug 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said the trial in the Manipur violence cases being probed by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) will take place in neighbouring Assam and asked the Chief Justice of the Gauhati high court to nominate one or more judicial officers to deal with the matters.

Committee formed to probe Chandigarh roof collapse

Committee formed to probe Chandigarh roof collapse

Rediff.com11 Jun 2007

The committee headed by Deputy Commissioner R K Rao has been asked to submit its report within a month, an official release said in Chandigarh on Monday.

New chief secretary appointed in violence-hit Manipur

New chief secretary appointed in violence-hit Manipur

Rediff.com7 May 2023

Joshi, a 1992 batch Indian Administrative Service officer of the Manipur cadre, replaced Dr Rajesh Kumar.