News for 'Eight Haryana'

Why is Rakesh Tikait going to Bengal?

Why is Rakesh Tikait going to Bengal?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

'Why shouldn't we talk against the BJP when it is solely responsible for bringing in these three laws by riding rough over Parliamentary procedures and norms?' 'We will talk against the BJP because it is the sole political party responsible for pushing these destructive farm laws'

Faridabad killing: Police nabs 3 more accused

Faridabad killing: Police nabs 3 more accused

Rediff.com22 Oct 2015

Three more persons have been arrested for their alleged role in setting house of a Dalit family ablaze in Sunped village in Faridabad, taking the total number of arrests in the case to seven while four accused were still at large.

Jat agitation does not mean well for India

Jat agitation does not mean well for India

Rediff.com26 Feb 2016

Unprecedented violence... Mobs determined to teach Delhi a lesson... An incompetent chief minister... Losses of over Rs 200 billion. Haryana's Jat agitation has a somber message for the nation.

Damaged track causes Punjab Mail's derailment

Damaged track causes Punjab Mail's derailment

Rediff.com6 May 2012

At least 19 passengers were injured when eight coaches of the Delhi-bound Firozpur-Mumbai Punjab Mail derailed near Kharawar village, about 14 km from Rohtak in Haryana, in the wee hours of Sunday. Alok Mittal, IGP of the Rohtak range, said the incident took place around 3.30 am

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Kerala's Mohd Azharuddeen destroys Mumbai with 37-ball century

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

Mohammed Azharuddeen slammed a 37-ball century to power Kerala to an emphatic eight-wicket victory against Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy T20 match at the Wankhede Stadium, in Mumbai, on Wednesday.

How India can bounce back in series decider....

How India can bounce back in series decider....

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

The Indian team may look to revisit its 50-over template while picking up pieces from the thrashing in the second match as they aim to complete a hat-trick of series wins against England in the third and final ODI, in Pune, on Sunday.

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Sukhbir Badal's car damaged, four hurt as SAD-Cong workers clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2021

Shiromani Akali Dal chief Sukhbir Singh Badal's bullet-proof car was damaged and four people were injured in a clash between Congress and Akali workers during the filing of nomination papers for the Jalalabad municipal polls in Fazilka on Tuesday, officials said.

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj leads from front; Pant hits triple ton

Ranji Roundup: Yuvraj leads from front; Pant hits triple ton

Rediff.com16 Oct 2016

Heres a roundup of all the Ranji Trophy action from across India.

10 unions call for strike against labour law changes on May 22

10 unions call for strike against labour law changes on May 22

Rediff.com15 May 2020

Ten central trade unions on Friday gave a call for a nationwide strike on May 22 to protest against the suspension of labour laws by some states during the lockdown period, and also decided to take the matter to International Labour Organization (ILO). "The joint platform of Central Trade Unions (CTUs) in their meeting held on May 14 , 2020 took note of the critical situation for the working people in the country during the lockdown period and decided to enhance united actions to meet the challenge," a joint statement by 10 CTUs said.

Delhi puts 3 IAS officers in charge of ensuring oxygen supply

Delhi puts 3 IAS officers in charge of ensuring oxygen supply

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

As Delhi hospitals faced a severe oxygen crisis for the third consecutive day, the DDMA roped in three senior bureaucrats on Thursday to ensure a smooth movement of tankers and facilitate oxygen supply to the needy establishments, and directed the police to provide the security logistics from the manufacturers' sites to various health facilities in the city.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Ranji Trophy: Pujara's woes continue as Saurashtra struggle

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Summary of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday

Jharkhand crush Odisha to top group B

Jharkhand crush Odisha to top group B

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Jharkhand claimed the pole position in group B with an emphatic innings and 93 run win over eastern neighbours Odisha in a final group B league encounter of the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Gurgaon-Bihar: 8 days, 1,000 km and 11 men on 11 cycle rickshaws

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Kumar had registered for the Shramik Special train. Everyday, he hoped his phone will ring and he will be asked to come to the station. But, only his landlord's call came everyday asking when he would pay the due rent. Dejected with the wait, Kumar decided to go to the Gurgaon Railway Station where he was refused an entry.

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

PICS: India prove too good for Sri Lanka in 1st ODI

Rediff.com18 Jul 2021

Images from the first One-Day International between India and Sri Lanka, in Colombo, on Sunday.

BJP-Sena rise up in 'aspirational districts' of Maha

BJP-Sena rise up in 'aspirational districts' of Maha

Rediff.com25 Oct 2019

The four districts selected under the Centre's programme for expeditious socio-economic development are Gadchiroli, Osmanabad, Washim and Nandurbar. They collectively comprise 14 assembly segments of the total 288 in the state.

Everyone above 45 yrs to be vaccinated from April 1

Everyone above 45 yrs to be vaccinated from April 1

Rediff.com23 Mar 2021

The countrywide vaccination drive was rolled out on January 16 with healthcare workers getting inoculated and vaccination of the frontline workers started from February 2.

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Congress sweeps Punjab civic polls, boost for Amarinder

Rediff.com18 Feb 2021

The ruling Congress on Wednesday swept the urban body polls in Punjab, winning six municipal corporations, emerging as the largest party in the seventh and bagging most of the 109 municipal council and nagar panchayats.

Ranji round-up: Bengal notch up three points against Gujarat

Ranji round-up: Bengal notch up three points against Gujarat

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rahul interacts with migrant workers amid lockdown

Rediff.com16 May 2020

The Congress leader, dressed in black pants and a white kurta, was seen sitting on the footpath and asking migrant labourers near the Sukhdev Vihar flyover about their ordeal.

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

HC refuses to vacate stay on Jat reservation

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday refused to vacate the stay granted by it last month on Haryana government's decision to grant reservation to Jats.

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rafale aircraft makes debut on R-Day flypast

Rediff.com26 Jan 2021

The fighter jet conducted Eklavya formation by flying at a height of around 300 meter along with two Jagaur and two MIG-29 aircraft. The five jets resembled a V shape with Rafale leading the pack.

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

59 seats to go to polls in sixth phase on Sunday

Rediff.com11 May 2019

The elections in this phase are seen as a big test for the Bharatiya Janata Party

Asian Wrestling C'ships: Bajrang, Vinod win bronze

Asian Wrestling C'ships: Bajrang, Vinod win bronze

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

Defending champion Bajrang Punia settled for a bronze in men's 65kg freestyle as Indian grapplers bagged two medals on the penultimate day of the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships

Geetika suicide case: Trial against Kanda begins

Geetika suicide case: Trial against Kanda begins

Rediff.com27 May 2013

A fast track court Monday commenced trial in the suicide case of ex-air hostess Geetika Sharma in which former Haryana minister Gopal Goyal Kanda is the main accused.

Exodus shatters 'Big-city school' dreams of migrants' kids

Exodus shatters 'Big-city school' dreams of migrants' kids

Rediff.com24 May 2020

'I like it when my daughter talks in English fluently. She is smarter in maths too than her village friends'

Sushma Swaraj not to contest 2019 Lok Sabha poll

Sushma Swaraj not to contest 2019 Lok Sabha poll

Rediff.com21 Nov 2018

She won't contest next Lok Sabha poll due to health reasons.

In jail, Dera chief grows vegetables, prune trees at Rs 20/day

In jail, Dera chief grows vegetables, prune trees at Rs 20/day

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

The 50-year-old self-styled godman, who boasted of millions of followers, is lodged in Rohtak's Sunaria jail for raping his two disciples.

'Farmers camping at Delhi borders not for holiday'

'Farmers camping at Delhi borders not for holiday'

Rediff.com27 Dec 2020

'The government till now said that we did not want a meeting, now that we have specifically told them when, where and what of the meeting, there is no response from them'

Those trying to spread hate in Kashmir won't succeed: PM

Those trying to spread hate in Kashmir won't succeed: PM

Rediff.com28 Jul 2019

In his monthly 'Mann ki baat' broadcast, he said the "Back to village" programme held in June in Jammu and Kashmir saw enthusiastic participation of villagers everywhere.

Industrial growth: India's 5 best and worst performing states

Industrial growth: India's 5 best and worst performing states

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Bihar, Odisha and Chattisgarh had grown the most industrially in FY14.

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

SC rejects pleas seeking probe into R Day violence

Rediff.com3 Feb 2021

The Supreme Court Wednesday refused to entertain pleas seeking time-bound probe, including by an apex court-appointed commission, into the tractor rally violence in the national capital on the Republic Day saying the government is already inquiring the matter and the Prime Minister has stated that law will take its own course.

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Youth Olympics: Akash Malik wins India's maiden archery silver

Rediff.com18 Oct 2018

Akash Malik won India's first silver medal in archery at the Youth Olympic Games, providing a fitting finale to the country's best-ever campaign at the marquee event, in Buenos Aires. The 15-year-old son of a farmer lost a one-sided final to Trenton Cowles of the USA 0-6 as India concluded its campaign with three gold, nine silver and one bronze medal at the event, launched in 2010.

Two petitions filed in SC over tractor rally violence

Two petitions filed in SC over tractor rally violence

Rediff.com27 Jan 2021

Two pleas were filed in the Supreme Court on Wednesday over the tractor rally violence on Republic Day, with one seeking the setting up of a commission, headed by a retired apex court judge, to inquire into the incident, while the other urged it to direct the media not to declare farmers as "terrorist" without any evidence.

4,291 COVID-19 cases linked to Markaz event: Govt

4,291 COVID-19 cases linked to Markaz event: Govt

Rediff.com18 Apr 2020

Addressing a daily media briefing to give updates on the COVID-19 situation in the country, Joint Secretary in the Health Ministry Lav Agarwal said most of the Markaz event-related cases have been found in states with high burden of the disease, such as Tamil Nadu (84 per cent), Telengana (79 per cent), Delhi (63 per cent), Uttar Pradesh (59 per cent) and Andhra Pradesh (61 per cent).

HC orders transfer of 8 cops in Tarn Taran assault case

HC orders transfer of 8 cops in Tarn Taran assault case

Rediff.com18 Mar 2013

The Punjab and Haryana high court on Monday ordered immediate transfer of eight police personnel in the assault case in which a girl was pushed, abused and hit with a baton by policemen in Tarn Taran district.

Ranji round-up: Delhi draw with Hyderabad, set up quarters with MP

Ranji round-up: Delhi draw with Hyderabad, set up quarters with MP

Rediff.com28 Nov 2017

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Watch Out For These Ranji Stars!

Rediff.com23 Mar 2022

It was batters who mostly lead their teams to victories and some into the knock-outs. While Mumbai trailblazer Sarfaraz Khan continues to find the big runs, Baba Indrajith's consistency wasn't enough for Tamil Nadu to make even the top two in Group H.

Mushtaq Ali: Chahar almost takes hat-trick but Rajasthan loses to Vidarbha

Mushtaq Ali: Chahar almost takes hat-trick but Rajasthan loses to Vidarbha

Rediff.com12 Nov 2019

Deepak Chahar's heroics (four wickets in an over) went in vain as Rajasthan went down by 1 run

Govt to have 9-11 MHz for auction in 8 circles

Govt to have 9-11 MHz for auction in 8 circles

Rediff.com5 Nov 2012

After refarming, over 142.5 MHz of spectrum is expected to be available for auctioning next year.