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Pakistan set to postpone Zimbabwe one-dayers

Pakistan set to postpone Zimbabwe one-dayers

Rediff.com20 Apr 2006

Pakistani cricket authorities are unwilling to host a depleted Zimbabwe side for a series of ODIs later this year.

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Yogeshwar slams exemption of Bajrang, Vinesh from trials

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

Yogeshwar asked all the wrestlers to approach IOA and lodge their protest against such unfair decision.

Super-sub rule scrapped

Super-sub rule scrapped

Rediff.com21 Mar 2006

The ICC also decided to introduce a formal pitch-monitoring process for international cricket.

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

2023 World Cup: ICC rejects Pakistan's request!

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

The Pakistan Cricket Board had asked to move its match against Afghanistan from Chennai to Bengaluru and the game against Australia from Bengaluru to Chennai.

What Will Be Modi's Road To 2024?

What Will Be Modi's Road To 2024?

Rediff.com5 Jun 2023

The BJP's challenge is whether it can again deflate a Congress, which now looks reinvigorated and has adopted sharper messaging around its 'guarantees', and several regional parties, especially in Bihar, Maharashtra and West Bengal.

Was waiting for long for this day: Sonia votes in Congress polls

Was waiting for long for this day: Sonia votes in Congress polls

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

As voting in the Congress presidential polls got underway, outgoing party chief Sonia Gandhi on Monday said she had been waiting for a long time for this day.

Rohith's suicide: 15 HCU teachers resign protesting against interim VC

Rohith's suicide: 15 HCU teachers resign protesting against interim VC

Rediff.com25 Jan 2016

Faculty members put in their papers from their respective posts in solidarity with the protesting students over the suicide of Rohith Vemula.

SL wants Ganguly for the tri-series

SL wants Ganguly for the tri-series

Rediff.com17 Jul 2005

Sri Lanka Cricket chairman Jayantha Dharmadasa said it was improper to punish the skipper alone for team's slow overrates

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

SC allows NEET-PG medical counselling with 27% quota for OBCs, 10% for EWS

Rediff.com7 Jan 2022

The bench said that validity of criteria of Rs 8 lakh for determination of EWS for future years will be subject to final adjudication of the batch of petitions and listed the pleas for final hearing on March 5.

BCCI calls off committee meet; to move Supreme Court

BCCI calls off committee meet; to move Supreme Court

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Fearing legal trouble after the Bombay high court declared its IPL spot-fixing probe "illegal and unconstitutional", the under-fire Board decided to call off its Working Committee meeting in New Delhi on Friday.

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

SC stays disqualification of Karnataka MLA, allows him to contest election

Rediff.com17 Apr 2023

The Supreme Court on Monday stayed the disqualification of Janata Dal-Secular MLA D C Gowrishankar Swamy from the Tumkur Rural constituency in Karnataka and allowed him to contest the upcoming assembly polls in the southern state.

Chanda Kochhar misappropriated ICICI Bank's funds for personal use: CBI to special court

Chanda Kochhar misappropriated ICICI Bank's funds for personal use: CBI to special court

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The Central Bureau of Investigation on Monday told a special court here that former ICICI Bank CEO and MD Chanda Kochhar misappropriated the lender's funds for personal use. The probe agency, represented by special public prosecutor A Limosin, made this argument while urging the special court to take cognizance of the chargesheet filed against Chanda Kochhar, her husband Deepak Kochhar and others in a case pertaining to cheating and irregularities in sanctioning of loans to Videocon Group firms. Chanda Kochhar was MD and CEO of ICICI Bank between May 2009 and January 2019 in which capacity she was entrusted with the Bank's funds, the CBI told court.

Assam's Padma awardee accused of sexually abusing minor

Assam's Padma awardee accused of sexually abusing minor

Rediff.com5 Jan 2022

A Padma awardee of Assam, accused of sexually abusing a minor girl he was fostering, has obtained an interim anticipatory bail from Gauhati High Court to evade arrest after a case was registered against him.

Manish Tewari, Digvijay Singh in Cong chief post race?

Manish Tewari, Digvijay Singh in Cong chief post race?

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

Tewari's consideration to contest comes amid the reports of several party top leaders being in the fray.

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

PCB head Ramiz Raza sacked via a tweet

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Raja's exit was only a matter of time after former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan, who had appointed him last year, was ousted in April after losing a confidence vote in parliament.

Sonia to decide on action against Gehlot loyalists

Sonia to decide on action against Gehlot loyalists

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

With party observers slamming some actions of loyalists of Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, sources said decision on issuing show cause notices to miffed MLAs, who have been vocal in public, will be taken after interim chief looks Sonia Gandhi into the report by the observers sent to the state.

SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench

SC refuses govt plea, refers sedition law plea to Constitution bench

Rediff.com12 Sep 2023

The Supreme Court on Tuesday referred to a Constitution bench of at least five judges a batch of pleas challenging the constitutional validity of the colonial-era provision of sedition under the Indian Penal Code (IPC).

Deloitte flags 3 Adani Port transactions; contractor named in Hindenburg report

Deloitte flags 3 Adani Port transactions; contractor named in Hindenburg report

Rediff.com31 May 2023

Auditor Deloitte flagged three transactions, including recoveries from a contractor identified in the Hindenburg report, as it issued a qualified opinion on the accounts of Adani Ports & Special Economic Zone.

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

HC refuses interference in boxers' petition

Rediff.com14 Mar 2023

Last week, the court had refused to grant any interim relief to the petitioning players and said in the meantime, if a reserved category player is being maintained, the petitioners' names should be considered.

SA to discuss World Cup with FIFA

SA to discuss World Cup with FIFA

Rediff.com13 Jun 2004

It is the first step in the organisation of the 2010 event, which will be the first World Cup held in Africa.

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Here's why Ranatunga doesn't watch Sri Lanka play anymore

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

Sri Lanka's former World Cup-winning captain Arjuna Ranatunga says the administration of the game in the country is 'disgusting' and he has stopped following the national team for this reason.

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Ashish Mishra can't walk out as release order yet to reach jail

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

It also clarified that any attempt by Ashish Mishra or his family to influence witnesses and try to delay the trial may lead to the cancellation of his bail.

Human trials of India's 1st mRNA vaccine to start in February

Human trials of India's 1st mRNA vaccine to start in February

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

The Pune-based Gennova Biopharmaceuticals has submitted phase 2 data of mRNA vaccine and has also completed the recruitment of phase 3 data.

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

'Modi and Shah are scared of Rahul Gandhi'

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

'It is this fear that is behind all that has happened to Rahul Gandhi.'

Delhi govt constitutes inquiry commission for DDCA probe

Delhi govt constitutes inquiry commission for DDCA probe

Rediff.com23 Dec 2015

Issuing a notification, the Delhi government constituted one member commission of inquiry to probe into DDCA matter.

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Serious lapses by Oreva led to Morbi bridge tragedy: SIT report in HC

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

The lackadaisical approach on part of the management of Oreva company resulting in "one of the most severe and tragic human calamities" cannot be countenanced, the SIT said.

Gehlot meets Sonia, Sachin Pilot is next

Gehlot meets Sonia, Sachin Pilot is next

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

The meetings come days after an open rebellion by Gehlot loyalists over a possible leadership change in the state, clouding Gehlot's chances of running for the presidency.

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Ex-SC judge handed charge to amend IOA constitution

Rediff.com22 Sep 2022

The IOA elections were due in December last year but could not be held due to amendments in the poll process.

Congress president's election likely to be delayed, suspense over Rahul continues

Congress president's election likely to be delayed, suspense over Rahul continues

Rediff.com25 Aug 2022

The election process of the Congress president that was to end by September 20 is likely to be delayed by a few weeks with the party focused on the 'Bharat Jodo Yatra' and some state units not completing the formalities, sources said on Thursday.

Covaxin recommended by expert panel for 2-18 years

Covaxin recommended by expert panel for 2-18 years

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

The Subject Expert Committee on COVID-19 examined the data and deliberated on the EUA application on Monday.

DDCA row: AAP decides to set up inquiry commission

DDCA row: AAP decides to set up inquiry commission

Rediff.com20 Dec 2015

The AAP government has decided to set up a commission of inquiry to probe alleged irregularities including financial bunglings in the DDCA.

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Diageo's India-born CEO Ivan Menezes passes away

Rediff.com7 Jun 2023

Ivan Manuel Menezes, the India-born CEO of the world's biggest spirits company Diageo, died on Wednesday, days after being hospitalised for treatment of stomach ulcer. Menezes, 64, who was to retire at the end of this month, died in London, the company said. "It is with great sadness that Diageo announces that Sir Ivan Menezes has passed away following a brief illness, with his family at his side," it said in a statement. Diageo had on Monday announced that CEO-designate Debra Crew will assume the top role on an interim basis immediately as Menezes undergoes medical treatment.

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

'There has to be continuity and consistency in selection'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

'Selectors should have a clear idea about him (Pujara). Do they need him to play Test cricket anymore or do they want to continue with youngsters and communicate it to him. Somebody like Pujara can't be dropped, then picked, dropped again and then picked. Same with Ajinkya Rahane also.'

Gehlot to run for Cong president, no Gandhi in race

Gehlot to run for Cong president, no Gandhi in race

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

Speaking to the media, Gehlot, who is in Kerala to take part in the Bharat Jodo Yatra, said, "I said earlier that I will request him (Rahul Gandhi) to accept this post when all the Congress Committees are passing resolutions in this regard. He made it clear that no one from the Gandhi family will become the next chief. He said he has decided this due to some reasons, a non-Gandhi family member will become the party chief."

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

CWC meet on Sunday to decide schedule for Cong presidential poll

Rediff.com24 Aug 2022

The Congress Working Committee (CWC), the party's highest decision-making body, will hold a virtual meeting on Sunday to approve the exact schedule of dates for the election of the Congress president.

Ex-BPCL chief Arun Kumar Singh to head ONGC

Ex-BPCL chief Arun Kumar Singh to head ONGC

Rediff.com7 Dec 2022

Arun Kumar Singh, former chairman of oil refining and marketing company BPCL, was on Wednesday appointed chairman and managing director of ONGC -- the first instance of a retired person being appointed the head of a Maharatna PSU. "The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the proposal of ministry of petroleum and natural gas for appointment of Arun Kumar Singh, ex-CMD, BPCL as chairman, ONGC for a three-year tenure with effect from the date of his assumption of charge of the post," an official order said. PTI first reported of Singh's appointment on November 17.

SC to hear plea seeking to worship 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

SC to hear plea seeking to worship 'Shivling' in Gyanvapi

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The plea also sought carbon dating of the 'Shivling' to ascertain its age.

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

Australia relocates more Afghan athletes fleeing Taliban rule

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

Australia evacuated more than 70 Afghan athletes, family members and officials a year ago as the Taliban swept to power.