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Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Modi assures Badal on welfare of Sikhs in Gujarat

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Dismissing claims that Sikhs settled in Gujarat had been deprived of their land rights, Chief Minister Narendra Modi has assured his Punjab counterpart Prakash Singh Badal about their welfare.

'Shubman Gill's innings will be remembered for years'

'Shubman Gill's innings will be remembered for years'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Shubman Gill's sizzling ton in Qualifier 2 is an innings that will be remembered for years to come, said the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

EC cracks the whip, shifts lax officials including cops in 5 poll-bound states

EC cracks the whip, shifts lax officials including cops in 5 poll-bound states

Rediff.com11 Oct 2023

During a review, the EC found that the performance of some officers was "unsatisfactory" and they were found "complacent, if not complicit" in various matters, including the illegal supply of liquor as a possible poll inducement, sources said.

He's far from underperforming: Ferguson backs KKR teammate

He's far from underperforming: Ferguson backs KKR teammate

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Ahead of their match against Sunrisers Hyderabad, Kolkata Knight Riders pacer Lockie Ferguson backed Andre Russell to put on a strong show with the willow.

Why KKR Splurged Rs 24.75 Cr on Starc!

Why KKR Splurged Rs 24.75 Cr on Starc!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

KKR CEO Venky Mysore justifies Mitchell Starc's huge pay check from skill-set standpoint

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

IPL 2024: How The 10 Teams Stack Up!

Rediff.com20 Dec 2023

How the IPL teams have shaped up after the auction.

BJP compares Kejriwal to Hitler over Delhi's pollution

BJP compares Kejriwal to Hitler over Delhi's pollution

Rediff.com5 Nov 2022

Bagga said that Kejriwal is on political tourism to the poll-bound states of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh while the "people of Delhi are dying".

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

IPL Final: Will Gill Ruin Dhoni's Farewell Party?

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Mahendra Singh Dhoni would be hoping for a memorable farewell but he faces a major roadblock in the form of Gujarat Titans' run machine Shubman Gill.

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Kabaddi players raided in NIA's anti-terror operation in 76 spots in 8 states

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

In a major crackdown on the nexus between gangsters, terrorist groups and drug smugglers based in foreign countries including Pakistan and Canada, the National Investigation Agency conducted raids at 76 locations across eight states on Tuesday and seized a large cache of arms and ammunition and cash to tune of Rs 1.5 crores.

Harbhajan, Sandeep, Siddarth script fall of Gujarat

Harbhajan, Sandeep, Siddarth script fall of Gujarat

Rediff.com22 Dec 2012

Struggling India spinner regained some of the lost touch with a three-wicket haul as Punjab restricted Gujarat to 261 for nine on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Group A match, Valsad on Saturday.

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Ranji: Pujara reaches memorable milestone as Saurashtra, Rajasthan register wins

Rediff.com21 Jan 2024

Spurred by Chirag Jani's a five-wicket haul, defending champions Saurashtra scripted their first knockout win of the season with a 238-run thrashing of Vidarbha on the third day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match in Nagpur on Sunday.

Kejriwal to lead AAP's poll charge into Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, MP

Kejriwal to lead AAP's poll charge into Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan, MP

Rediff.com24 Feb 2023

AAP national convenor and Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will visit Karnataka, Chhattisgarh, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh next month to launch his party's foray into these states that are slated to go to polls later this year.

Narco-terror nexus: NIA raids 324 places in 9 states, UTs; several detained

Narco-terror nexus: NIA raids 324 places in 9 states, UTs; several detained

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The NIA had registered three cases last year following information suggesting that terrorist outfits and their sympathisers abroad were operating as members of organised criminal gangs active in the northern states of India for targeted killings and violent criminal acts.

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

'Ram Mandir has rattled Opposition'

Rediff.com30 Jan 2024

'The consecration of Ram Lalla in Ayodhya has demoralised them.' 'And, now it is reflecting in their individual reactions as they are losing hope to take on the BJP in 2024.'

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Bombay HC gets new chief justice for 4 days

Rediff.com27 May 2023

The Department of Justice in the Union Law Ministry issued separate notifications announcing the appointment of acting chief justice of the Bombay high court Justice Sanjay Vijaykumar Gangapurwala as the chief justice of the Madras high court and Justice Ramesh Deokinandan Dhanuka as the chief justice of the Bombay high court.

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Major crackdown on Haryana gangsters, 10 shooters of Bishnoi, Brar gangs held

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Four pistols, 28 live cartridges, two vehicles and seven police uniforms were seized from their possession, they said, adding one of the vehicles recovered was reportedly stolen from Delhi.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab close in on knock-outs

Mushtaq Ali: Punjab close in on knock-outs

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Shubham Pundir top-scored with 42 to take J&K to 139 for eight in 20 overs.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Know your IPL Team: Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Rajneesh Gupta presents statistical summary of Kings XI Punjab and much more.

LSG's captain shares how they bounced back

LSG's captain shares how they bounced back

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

KL Rahul, LSG's captain, admitted that the defeat hurt their morale but the three or four days break allowed the team to rejuvenate.

KKR rope in England's Roy to fill Iyer and Shakib void

KKR rope in England's Roy to fill Iyer and Shakib void

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

KKR rope in Jason Roy for Rs 2.8 crore

2 new judges sworn in, SC functioning at full-strength

2 new judges sworn in, SC functioning at full-strength

Rediff.com13 Feb 2023

Justices Rajesh Bindal and Aravind Kumar were administered oath during a swearing-in ceremony held in the Supreme Court premises.

Kings XI will look to go all out against Gujarat Lions

Kings XI will look to go all out against Gujarat Lions

Rediff.com6 May 2017

Kings XI Punjab will look to go all guns blazing against down and out Gujarat Lions in Mohali.

India staring at power crisis ahead of festive season

India staring at power crisis ahead of festive season

Rediff.com9 Oct 2021

In a year when the country produced record coal, rains hit movement of the fuel from mines to power generation units, impacting power generation in many states, including Gujarat, Punjab, Rajasthan, Delhi and Tamil Nadu.

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

India reports 5,676 new Covid cases, active tally rises to 37,093

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

The death toll has increased to 5,31,000 with 21 deaths.

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

SC collegium proposes 2 judges for elevation, but not unanimously

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

The Supreme Court collegium on Tuesday recommended to the Centre the names of Allahabad high court Chief Justice Rajesh Bindal and Gujarat high court Chief Justice Aravind Kumar for elevation as apex court judges.

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

KKR's battle for survival; LSG sets sights on playoffs

Rediff.com19 May 2023

LSG do not have to fret so much about the mathematical scenarios as a win would be enough for them to seal their back-to-back playoff berth.

Turning Point: Tewatia's Sixes!

Turning Point: Tewatia's Sixes!

Rediff.com9 Apr 2022

For the first time this IPL 2022 season, a game came down to the very last ball of the tie.

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

In addition to these temple models, metallic rings, lockets and other cloth items bearing Lord Ram's name are flying off the shelves in Ayodhya, according to shopkeepers.

Dry run for COVID-19 vaccine concludes successfully

Dry run for COVID-19 vaccine concludes successfully

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The end-to-end exercise was undertaken in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh, Rajkot and Gandhinagar of Gujarat, Ludhiana and Shaheed Bhagat Singh Nagar of Punjab, and Sonitpur and Nalbari districts of Assam on Monday and Tuesday.

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions return to winning ways?

IPL: Will Gujarat Lions return to winning ways?

Rediff.com5 May 2016

Gujarat Lions will have their task cut out when they lock horns with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Rinku, The New Prince Of Kolkata!

Rinku, The New Prince Of Kolkata!

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Not Shah Rukh Khan. Not Andre Russell. Not Nitish Rana. Eden Gardens was cheering for KKR's new star Rinku Singh on Monday.

475 Sedition Cases Between 2014 And 2021

475 Sedition Cases Between 2014 And 2021

Rediff.com19 May 2023

One out of every six sedition cases registered in India between 2014 and 2021 came from Assam.

GT batting star Shubman Gill savours 'best IPL innings'

GT batting star Shubman Gill savours 'best IPL innings'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Shubman Gill feels working on specific technical areas and a minor tweak before a T20 series in New Zealand has worked wonders for his game.

Gujarat win Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 title

Gujarat win Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 title

Rediff.com31 Mar 2013

Gujarat clinched the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy National Twenty20 Championship after registering a thumping six-wicket victory over Punjab in the final in Indore, on Sunday.

India reports 2,994 Covid cases, 9 deaths; active tally rises to 16,354

India reports 2,994 Covid cases, 9 deaths; active tally rises to 16,354

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

With the fresh infections, India's COVID-19 tally stands at 4.47 crore (4,47,18,781). The death toll climbed to 5,30,876 with nine deaths, the data updated at 8 am stated.

PBKS vs GT: Could be one of IPL's hottest battles

PBKS vs GT: Could be one of IPL's hottest battles

Rediff.com7 Apr 2022

It will be a battle between Liam Livingstone and Lockie Ferguson.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rajasthan all set for battle royale today

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

Rajasthan is all set to vote on Saturday to elect members of a new assembly with the Bharatiya Janata Party aiming to unseat the ruling Congress, which is fighting hard to change the trend of alternate governments in the state.