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23 Punjab MLAs, ministers are Covid positive: CM

23 Punjab MLAs, ministers are Covid positive: CM

Rediff.com26 Aug 2020

Three of the 23 MLAs are cabinet ministers. Another minister who had tested positive earlier has recovered. The chief minister gave the number during a video conference with Congress president Sonia Gandhi, who had held a virtual meeting with CMs of opposition-ruled states to discuss a range of issues faced by them.

ISL: Goa firm up playoff hopes as BFC bid goodbye

ISL: Goa firm up playoff hopes as BFC bid goodbye

Rediff.com21 Feb 2021

FC Goa took the lead through Igor Angulo (20th minute) and Redeem Tlang (23rd) before Suresh Wangjam (33rd) reduced Bengaluru's deficit.

Indian football team heavily dependent on Chhetri: Bhutia

Indian football team heavily dependent on Chhetri: Bhutia

Rediff.com10 Oct 2019

The former India football captain said the onus is on the strikers to deliver against Bangladesh on October 15 in Kolkata.

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

All eyes on Bajrang, Vinesh at World Championships

Rediff.com13 Sep 2019

While skill is not an issue with Vinesh, holding off strong candidates for six minutes is a big challenge, she herself had admitted recently.

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Deepa Malik joins Bajrang for Khel Ratna, Jadeja among 19 for Arjuna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2019

The committee also picked 19 sportspersons for the Arjuna Award, including the likes of cricketers Ravindra Jadeja and Poonam Yadav, track and field stars Tejinder Pal Singh Toor, Mohammed Anas and Swapna Barman.

Chhetri's penalty strike gives Bengaluru FC first win in ISL

Chhetri's penalty strike gives Bengaluru FC first win in ISL

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

A 56th-minute penalty strike from Sunil Chhetri was the difference between the two teams

I'm fossilized, says Chhetri as he picks his potential successor

I'm fossilized, says Chhetri as he picks his potential successor

Rediff.com27 May 2023

India captain Sunil Chhetri on Saturday said that he is "fossilized" and the country may not find his exact replacement.

Rajput wins silver in ISSF World Cup

Rajput wins silver in ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

Ace shooter Sanjeev Rajput clinched the silver medal in the men's 50-metre rifle 3 position event at the ISSF World Cup in Baku, Ajerbaijan, on Tuesday. The Indian marksman scored 456.9 to win the silver medal in the last World Cup before the Rio Olympic Games.

WC Qualifiers: Adil Khan salvages draw with Bangladesh

WC Qualifiers: Adil Khan salvages draw with Bangladesh

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

Adil Khan ensured that India at least secure a point from the home match

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Chhetri seconds Stimac, says camp, friendlies key to Asian Cup success

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

Stimac had said he would need at least a four-week camp to do well in the Asian Cup while the All India Football Federation (AIFF) top brass had indicated that his demand would be difficult to meet as the clubs may not agree to release their players for such a long period in the midst of the domestic season.

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Punjab on high alert after Ludhiana court blast kills one, injures 6

Rediff.com23 Dec 2021

The explosion took place in the wash room of the second floor of the court complex, said police.

Sports Shorts: Silver and bronze for India in Commonwealth shooting

Sports Shorts: Silver and bronze for India in Commonwealth shooting

Rediff.com5 Nov 2017

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

2022 WC Qualifiers: Late Oman comeback sinks India

2022 WC Qualifiers: Late Oman comeback sinks India

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Oman made a late comeback to defeat India 2-1 in the opening Group E match of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and the 2023 AFC Asian Cup Joint-Qualifiers at the Indira Gandhi Athletic Stadium in Guwahati, on Thursday.

Will Aamir Work In A Punjabi Film?

Will Aamir Work In A Punjabi Film?

Rediff.com31 May 2023

'If I like the story, I will do the film irrespective of the language.'

Asian Shooting C'ships: India lead medal standings

Asian Shooting C'ships: India lead medal standings

Rediff.com8 Nov 2015

India jumped on top of overall medal standings at the 13th Asian Shooting Championship, adding with six more medals to their kitty on Day 6 of the competition in Kuwait City.

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

India's schedule at the Asian Games on Tuesday

Rediff.com22 Sep 2014

India's schedule for Tuesday, the fourth day of competition, at the Asian Games in Incheon.

Good Samaritans distribute free oxygen in Delhi

Good Samaritans distribute free oxygen in Delhi

Rediff.com23 Apr 2021

With hospitals in Delhi scrambling to shore up oxygen supplies, good samaritans and social organisations across Delhi-NCR are giving a new lease of life to COVID-19 patients gasping for breath by opening "oxygen langar" for them and refilling cylinders for free.

Is he the next big thing in Indian football?

Is he the next big thing in Indian football?

Rediff.com30 May 2020

Indian football icon Bhaichung Bhutia picked Kerala Blasters youngster Sahal Abdul Samad to be the next big scorer for the country after captain Sunil Chhetri's retirement. One of the youngest members of the Indian line-up, Sahal, who made his debut in the 2019 Kings Cup, has impressed coach Igor Stimac and Chhetri with his dribbling and passing abilities.

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

Football friendly: UAE hit India for a six

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

India suffered an embarrassing 0-6 rout at the hands of formidable United Arab Emirates -- their heaviest defeat against the Gulf side -- in the second international football friendly in Dubai on Monday.

Ludhiana blast: Dead man was Punjab cop, say sources

Ludhiana blast: Dead man was Punjab cop, say sources

Rediff.com25 Dec 2021

The SIM card of the deceased is believed to have helped identify him.

Sports Shorts: Ruthless Marin sends Saina packing

Sports Shorts: Ruthless Marin sends Saina packing

Rediff.com7 Jan 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Sunday

Chhetri brushes aside Messi comparison

Chhetri brushes aside Messi comparison

Rediff.com12 Jun 2021

Chhetri still takes advice from former captain Bhutia who has a huge influence on him.

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

BSF jawan arrested for helping cross border smuggling in Punjab

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

The Punjab police has arrested a Border Security Force jawan for allegedly helping in cross border smuggling of weapons and narcotics.

ISL: Angulo's brace helps Goa hold Bengaluru

ISL: Angulo's brace helps Goa hold Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 Nov 2020

For Bengaluru, Cleiton Silva (27') and Juanan Gonzalez (57') scored and till the hour mark,

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Sports Shorts: Paes drops out of top-100 for first time in 19 years

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Monday.

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Chhetri scores 76th goal but Bangladesh hold India

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

Sunil Chhetri, playing in his 121st international in the SAFF Championship, struck in the 27th minute to place himself just a goal shy of legendary Brazillian Pele (77 goals from 92 matches).

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

Rediff.com21 Aug 2018

India's schedule at the Asian Games: Day 4

ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals: Chandela wins silver

ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals: Chandela wins silver

Rediff.com5 Sep 2015

Young Indian shooter Apurvi Chandela impressed again as she clinched the silver medal in women's 10m air rifle event of the ISSF Rifle and Pistol World Cup Finals in Munich.

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

East Bengal hold Padand, enter AFC Cup semis

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

Kolkata's East Bengal scripted history of sorts when they secured a maiden berth in the AFC Cup semi-finals after holding Indonesia's Semen Padang 1-1, at the Agus Salim stadium in Padang, on Tuesday.

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

PIX: Deepa Malik basks in Khel Ratna glory

Rediff.com29 Aug 2019

Deepa Malik became the first Indian woman para-athlete and the oldest to be conferred the Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna award

Man caught on camera dragging woman before rape surrenders

Man caught on camera dragging woman before rape surrenders

Rediff.com23 Apr 2016

The accused was caught abducting the woman on a CCTV camera installed in a nearby shop in Malout in Muktsar.

Maharaj Plays Cricket

Maharaj Plays Cricket

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

What some of our leaders were up to on Saturday and Sunday.

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rookie India hold Oman to 1-1 draw in friendly

Rediff.com25 Mar 2021

Playing with ten debutants, India came back strongly in the second half to eke out a draw in their first international game since the COVID-19 lockdown last March.

Heena Sidhu misses out on finals berth

Heena Sidhu misses out on finals berth

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Former world number one Heena Sidhu narrowly missed out on a berth in the finals of women's 10m air pistol event on day four of competition at the ISSF World Cup (Rifle/Pistol) in Changwon on Monday.

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Sports Shorts: India win third gold at ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

Krrish, Ravi enter semis of Asian Youth & Junior Boxing Championships

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

What Unites Pawars And Scindias?

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Exigencies of electoral politics and individual ambitions often stoke family feuds and sibling rivalries.

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Ace shooter Jitu Rai recommended for Khel Ratna

Rediff.com17 Aug 2016

Asian Games gold medallist Jitu Rai has been recommended for the prestigious Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award for his exploits in pistol shooting in the last two years although he couldn't win a medal in the Rio Olympics. "Yes, we have recommended Jitu's name for Khel Ratna award," National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) secretary Rajiv Bhatia said. NRAI has also recommended woman rifle shooter Apurvi Chanela and men rifle shooters Gurpreet Singh and PN Prakash for the Arjuna Awards, according to Bhatia.

ISL: Goalkeepers shine as Bengaluru, Jamshedpur draw

ISL: Goalkeepers shine as Bengaluru, Jamshedpur draw

Rediff.com3 Nov 2019

Bengaluru FC had to settle for their third draw in as many matches in Hero Indian Super League after being held goalleds by Jamshedpur FC at the JRD Tata Sports Complex in Jamshedpur on Sunday.

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Guess which footballers are rooting for India this Cricket World Cup?

Rediff.com3 Jun 2019

Germany's World Cup-winning football team forward Thomas Mueller took to social media to show his support for the Indian cricket team in the ongoing ICC World Cup.

ISL: Williams' strike helps ATK down Bengaluru FC

ISL: Williams' strike helps ATK down Bengaluru FC

Rediff.com25 Dec 2019

Two-time champions ATK made their Christmas celebrations special, pipping Bengaluru FC by a David Williams solitary strike to secure their first ever win over the defending champions in the Indian Super League, in Kolkata, on Wednesday.