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Malaysia sanctioned for crowd trouble at World Cup qualifier

Malaysia sanctioned for crowd trouble at World Cup qualifier

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

Malaysia have been issued with a formal warning and a raft of other sanctions from soccer's world governing body FIFA after their World Cup qualifier against Saudi Arabia last month was abandoned because of crowd trouble.

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Buzz: ICC opens anti-corruption investigations into Qatar T10 League

Rediff.com18 Dec 2019

All that's transpired on and off the cricket pitch on Wednesday.

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

'Economy is constantly on PM's mind'

Rediff.com12 Oct 2020

'I would like to convey the message to your readers that the prime minister himself is directly seized of the situation on the ground. He periodically reviews the situation on the ground and how it is moving forward, taking inputs from economists, business leaders, chambers of commerce.'

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

SpiceJet, GoAir ban Kamra; AirAsia Vistara say 'reviewing' matter

Rediff.com29 Jan 2020

Air India and IndiGo have already suspended Kamra from flying until further notice and six months, respectively.

Delhi's Ranji match temporarily stopped

Delhi's Ranji match temporarily stopped

Rediff.com14 Dec 2013

The cricket pitch at the Roshnara Club ground came under scanner on the first day of the Ranji Trophy match between hosts Delhi and Vidarbha as the match had to be stopped for 28 minutes in order to make the 22-yard strip playable after one batsman was hit on shoulders by a bouncer.

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Former Eden Gardens curator Prabir Mukherjee passes away

Rediff.com1 Jun 2016

Prabir Mukherjee, a former chief curator of the Cricket Association of Bengal, passed away at a Kolkata hospital late Tuesday night after a prolonged illness.

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Test cricket overhaul: Countdown clock, free hit among MCC proposals

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

A countdown clock could be one way of addressing the issue.

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

30 yrs of exodus: Kashmiri Pandits observe 'holocaust day'

Rediff.com19 Jan 2020

The protest was organised by All State Kashmiri Pandit Conference (ASKPC), whose delegation led by its president Ravinder Raina later submitted a memorandum to the Lt Governor G C Murmu, highlighting various demands with special thrust for return and rehabilitation in their homeland.

Abe speech helps secure 2020 summer Olympics for Tokyo

Abe speech helps secure 2020 summer Olympics for Tokyo

Rediff.com8 Sep 2013

Tokyo was awarded the 2020 summer Games on Saturday, beating Istanbul in a head-to-head vote after Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had addressed the International Olympic Committee in person to allay fears over the crippled Fukushima nuclear plant.

Guwahati gets FIFA nod for U-17 football World Cup

Guwahati gets FIFA nod for U-17 football World Cup

Rediff.com24 Oct 2016

Guwahati became the fifth Indian city to be ratified as a venue for next year's Under-17 football World Cup after a FIFA inspection team gave its thumbs up to the venue's preparedness and facilities.

India's military is changing, and how!

India's military is changing, and how!

Rediff.com12 Apr 2021

The creation of a CDS has got the head right. Issues that were not talked about for years are now being discussed, points out Ajai Shukla.

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Surface-to-air missile: India's 1st tri-service weapon

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

DRDO to develop an army version of the medium range surface-to-air missile.

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Cricket Buzz: Aus paceman Siddle retires from internationals

Rediff.com29 Dec 2019

Siddle broke the news to his team mates at the Melbourne Cricket Ground on Sunday after being released from the squad for the third and final Test against New Zealand in Sydney.

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

When Nehru rebuffed China's demand for Ladakh

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indians felt that if they acceded to Chinese claims in Ladakh, Beijing would simply be emboldened to press for further concessions in the future. A revealing excerpt from India And The Cold War.

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

BCCI finally clears players' central contract payments

Rediff.com22 Jun 2018

As per the revised contracts, the players in the A+ category will get Rs 7 crore, while ones in the A, B and C will get Rs 5 crore, Rs 3 crore and Rs 1 crore respectively.

How the government plans to simplify the tax system

How the government plans to simplify the tax system

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

The Tax Administration Reform Commission submitted report to Jaitley in June 2014.

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Football Extras: Tottenham's Pochettino gets two-game ban for improper conduct

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Modi gets ready for the Battle of 2024

Rediff.com26 Feb 2021

'The BJP's all-India plans can be expected to become clearer around 2022-2023, particularly if -- as some anticipate -- the senior Congress leadership cracks, broadly as between the Nehru-Gandhi loyalists and those who may be termed 'pro-changers',' observes Arun Bhatnagar, a retired IAS officer.

'No one cares about cricket in the Mumbai Cricket Association'

'No one cares about cricket in the Mumbai Cricket Association'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2013

The campaigning for the Mumbai Cricket Association's biennial elections, on October 18, is approaching the slog overs, and 'Cricket First', which is still at the crease, is launching a fantastic assault, promising voters the best possible value for their votes.

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Bankers say post-recapitalisation, PSBs 4-5 quarters from profitability

Rediff.com23 Feb 2019

A key hindrance to a faster turnaround of these banks is the slow progress in the resolution of legacy bad loans and the need to build up provisions against those assets.

Jallikattu stir turns violent as cops evict protesters

Jallikattu stir turns violent as cops evict protesters

Rediff.com23 Jan 2017

There were incidents of stone-pelting and burning of vehicles and sundry items at various places in protest against the police action.

Lehmann wants ODIs to be more 'liberal' during rain delays

Lehmann wants ODIs to be more 'liberal' during rain delays

Rediff.com8 Jun 2017

Australia coach Darren Lehmann wants one-day international matches to continue as long as conditions are safe.

Copa America: Uruguay complain over Jara-Cavani finger incident

Copa America: Uruguay complain over Jara-Cavani finger incident

Rediff.com27 Jun 2015

Uruguay's FA will raise a formal complaint against Chilean defender Gonzalo Jara for provoking striker Edinson Cavani by sticking his finger up his backside during the hosts' 1-0 Copa America quarter-final win.

'Trent Bridge outfield was like a skating rink'

'Trent Bridge outfield was like a skating rink'

Rediff.com13 Jun 2019

New Zealand coach Gary Stead termed World Cup game wash-out against India as "unfortunate and frustrating", but agreed with the International Cricket Council's assertion that reserve days will be a "logistical nightmare".

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Not everyone in the Congress is happy to see Nilekani fight elections

Rediff.com22 Jan 2014

Barely a week after Infosys co-founder and Chairman of the Unique Identification Authority of India Nandan Nilekani made known his intentions of fighting the elections he is facing opposition from within the Congress party.

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Why is China pursuing Hybrid War against India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2020

The entire gamut of China's activities is aimed at keeping India on tenterhooks, cause fatigue to its troops and keeping its security system unstable, so that it cannot play a meaningful role in international geopolitics as an effective partner of the US and Japan, observes Lieutenant General Syed Ata Hasnain (retd).

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

DDCA refutes allegations against former chief Jaitley

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The Delhi and District Cricket Association again strongly refuted the AAP's allegations of financial bungling by its former chief, Finance Minister Arun Jaitley, saying the charges are completely baseless and without substance.

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Govt-farmers meet ends; next round of talks likely on Jan 15

Rediff.com8 Jan 2021

Sticking to their key demand of the repeal of three farm laws to end their protest, farmer leaders on Friday told the government their 'ghar wapsi' can happen only after 'law wapsi' but the Centre insisted talks must be limited to contentious clauses and ruled out a complete withdrawal of Acts.

5 key challenges that Shaktikanta Das faces as RBI guv

5 key challenges that Shaktikanta Das faces as RBI guv

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

A staunch defender of demonetisation, it would be interesting to see how he handles the government's increasing demand for more cash from the RBI, and letting some weak banks get out of prompt corrective action.

Cong hints at giving Chandigarh LS seat to Pawan Bansal

Cong hints at giving Chandigarh LS seat to Pawan Bansal

Rediff.com13 Mar 2014

Giving the clearest indication yet that Pawan Kumar Bansal would be its contestant of choice for the Chandigarh Lok Sabha seat, the Congress on Thursday said that the purported "taint" on the former rail minister was all a matter of "speculation which has nothing to do with the truth".

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Football Extras: Liverpool vows to ban supporter who threw flare into Chelsea end

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field.

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Vijay Mallya resigns from Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com2 May 2016

Vijay Mallya, facing a case of loan default of over Rs 9,400 crore, on Monday resigned from Rajya Sabha.

Supreme Court to consider Sikh community's view against 'Sardar jokes'

Supreme Court to consider Sikh community's view against 'Sardar jokes'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

Do Sardars feel bad about Santa Banta jokes on them? If so, the Supreme Court on Monday said it will seriously consider examining a plea to ban websites displaying jokes on them.

GST: Who will assess the companies?

GST: Who will assess the companies?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

The states have unanimously pitched for sole administrative powers to carry out assessment, scrutiny and enforcement for entities up to an annual turnover of Rs 1.5 crore.

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

ICC chief Srinivasan hails 2015 World Cup as most popular ever

Rediff.com30 Mar 2015

International Cricket Council chairman Narayanswami Srinivasan said the event's success has proved that the One-Day International format is in good health.

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

BCCI's opposition in vain as ICC Board approves Big 3 rollback

Rediff.com4 Feb 2017

The majority of the International Cricket Council's Board members on Saturday voted in favour of restructured revenue sharing model including rollback of the Big 3 formula despite vehement opposition from Board of Control for Cricket in India's representative Vikram Limaye.

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

New cricket laws: Big bats dismissed, player send-offs introduced

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Umpires will have the authority to send players off for serious breaches of behaviour under updated laws of the game which will be used from October 1, 2017, Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), has confirmed.

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

U-17 WC Digest: Kohli wishes India players

Rediff.com2 Oct 2017

The All India Football Federation believes that the FIFA U-17 World Cup, beginning October 6, can be a catalyst for the sport.

GST bill taken up in LS, fate uncertain in RS

GST bill taken up in LS, fate uncertain in RS

Rediff.com5 May 2015

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley appealed to parties to rise above partisan considerations to support it.

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

'90,000 crore will be spent this election'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

'When corporates have a stake in the government through contributions to political parties, democracy, which is supposed to work for the common man, doesn't.'