News for 'Jitender'

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Tomar case: Police probing if organised racket is involved

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Investigators are now trying to ascertain as to who made these alleged forged documents and whether an organised gang is behind it.

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Schedule of Indian athletes at the Beijing Olympics on August 20.

Amazing pics of Jodhpur, the sun city of India

Amazing pics of Jodhpur, the sun city of India

Rediff.com2 May 2019

Jitender Soni gives us a glimpse into the fascinating city.

1984 riots: SC asks Centre to file status report on SIT probe

1984 riots: SC asks Centre to file status report on SIT probe

Rediff.com27 Jan 2016

The Supreme Court on Wednesday asked the Centre to file a status report within two weeks on the Special Investigation Team probe into the 1984 anti-Sikh riots in Delhi.

Two pilots paid Rs 10 lakh for forged marksheet

Two pilots paid Rs 10 lakh for forged marksheet

Rediff.com15 Mar 2011

Two pilots arrested in New Delhi for obtaining flying licence by allegedly forging marksheets are believed to have paid touts Rs 10-12 lakh each, Police said, adding investigations were underway to know the identity of these middlemen.

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Asian Games: Mirza ends India's long wait for equestrian medal

Rediff.com26 Aug 2018

Fouaad Mirza on Sunday became the first Indian to win an Asian Games individual medal in the equestrian event since 1982 besides guiding the country to a second-place finish in the team competition, in Jakarta.

MCI boss, 3 others in CBI net on bribery charges

MCI boss, 3 others in CBI net on bribery charges

Rediff.com24 Apr 2010

Medical Council of India (MCI) president Ketan Desai and three others were arrested by the Central Bureau of Investigation for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs 2 crore to grant recognition to a medical college in Punjab.

Sports Shorts: Sharmila first Indian to qualify for China LPGA Tour

Sports Shorts: Sharmila first Indian to qualify for China LPGA Tour

Rediff.com10 Feb 2018

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

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.

Rajasthan invites Gujjar leader Bainsla for talks

Rajasthan invites Gujjar leader Bainsla for talks

Rediff.com12 Apr 2010

The Rajasthan government has invited for talks Gujjar leader Kirori Singh Bainsla, who is demanding a five per cent quota in state jobs for his community.

Mom and me: 'You live in our hearts'

Mom and me: 'You live in our hearts'

Rediff.com4 May 2016

Readers share their special photographs with their mothers.

Team India at Beijing

Team India at Beijing

Rediff.com6 Aug 2008

List of the athletes who will represent India at the 29th Olympic Games.

Vijender's opponent develops cold feet at the last minute

Vijender's opponent develops cold feet at the last minute

Rediff.com24 Feb 2017

Indian boxing star Vijender Singh's scheduled opponent for his next fight, China's Zulpikar Maimaitiali, on Friday, backed out.

Akhil back to bantam weight catagory

Akhil back to bantam weight catagory

Rediff.com2 Dec 2009

The rejigging of weight categories by AIBA brings Akhil Kumar back to bantam weight but the transition that now pits him against his own protege Jitender Kumar is hardly a concern for the injury-ravaged Olympian, who says he is ready to fight for his place.

Suranjoy wins Asian boxing gold

Suranjoy wins Asian boxing gold

Rediff.com13 Jun 2009

Suranjoy Singh gave India its first Asian Boxing Championship gold in 15 years while Thokchom Nanao Singh and Jai Bhagwan settled for silver medals as the country's boxers rounded off a 27-year-best performance in the elite event in Zhuhai, China, on Saturday. India ended their campaign with a gold, two silver and four bronze medals, which went to Jitender Kumar (54kg), Vijender Singh (75kg), Dinesh Kumar (81kg) and Paramjit Samota (+91kg).

Vijender Kumar in last eight

Vijender Kumar in last eight

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

Continuing the stupendous show of Indian boxers, Vijender Kumar stormed into the quarterfinals of 75kg middleweight event of the Beijing Olympics after overwhelming Angkhan Chomphuphuang of Thailand 13-3 in a lop-sided pre-quarterfinal bout on Saturday night.

Indians' schedule at the Games

Indians' schedule at the Games

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi compete in the first round of the men's doubles.

Vijender, Akhil return to the ring

Vijender, Akhil return to the ring

Rediff.com19 Sep 2008

Vijender Singh, Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar will return to the ring when the national camp kicks off in Patiala from October 1.

Haven't been officially expelled from AAP: Yadav

Haven't been officially expelled from AAP: Yadav

Rediff.com29 Apr 2015

Expelled Aam Aadmi Party leader Yogendra Yadav on Wednesday said he has not received any official communication from the party regarding his expulsion, and still considers himself to be a part of the 'movement'.

Boxer Vijender ensures another medal for India

Boxer Vijender ensures another medal for India

Rediff.com20 Aug 2008

Vijender Kumar made sure of another medal for India at the Beijing Olympics when he beat Carlos Gongora of Ecuador in the quarter-finals of the 75 kg category in the boxing competition on Wednesday.

Rowers disappoint in double sculls

Rowers disappoint in double sculls

Rediff.com12 Aug 2008

The Indian rowing pair of Devender Kumar Khandwal and Manjeet Singh finished a disappointing fifth qualification in the Lightweight men's Double Sculls Repechage 2 at the Olympics on Tuesday. They clocked 7:02.06 seconds, 23 seconds behind the winners, Pedro Fraga and Nuno Mendes, of Portugal, who crossed the finishing line in 6:39.07 seconds.

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Corporate espionage case: 2 more arrested by Delhi police

Rediff.com26 Feb 2015

Delhi Police on Thursday arrested 2 more persons in connection with the corporate espionage case.

Boxing happy hunting ground for India

Boxing happy hunting ground for India

Rediff.com16 Aug 2008

The boxing ring in the Olympics on Saturday continued to be India's happy hunting ground as Haryana hurricanes Jitender and Vijender scripted sensational all-the-way victories and booked a berth in the quarterfinals and need one win each to ensure India a medal.

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.

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Appointment row: Kejriwal to meet President today

Rediff.com19 May 2015

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal will meet President Pranab Mukherjee on Tuesday evening amidst escalating tensions between his government and Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung over the appointment of senior IAS officer Shakuntala Gamlin as acting chief secretary.

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Kejriwal govt gets third law minister in 6 months

Rediff.com31 Aug 2015

Three days after he recommended filing of an FIR against former Chief Minister Sheila Dikshit and expressed apprehension over possible attempts to "remove" him as Delhi Law Minister, Kapil Mishra was divested of the portfolio which was given to Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia.

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

J-K stint gets CRPF bulk of central gallantry awards

Rediff.com14 Aug 2019

A total of 946 medals have been announced by the Union home ministry for personnel and officers of Central Armed Police Forces and state police forces, out of which three have been decorated with the President's Police Medal for Gallantry (PPMG) while 177 have been awarded the PMG.

My husband's life in danger because of Modi govt, says Tomar's wife

My husband's life in danger because of Modi govt, says Tomar's wife

Rediff.com16 Jun 2015

Former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar's wife, Preeti, on Tuesday said that the fake degree case initiated against him was a political conspiracy.

India at the Asian Games - Day 2

India at the Asian Games - Day 2

Rediff.com4 Dec 2006

Manavjit Singh Sandhu and trap shooters Anwer Sultan and Mansher Singh earned India two silver medals.

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Kapil Mishra named new Delhi law minister

Rediff.com10 Jun 2015

Delhi Jal Board vice-chairman Kapil Mishra, 34, was on Wednesday named as the new law minister

AI to launch non-stop B'lore-SF flights

AI to launch non-stop B'lore-SF flights

Rediff.com12 Feb 2008

Air India is planning to add more flights connecting India and US. Immediate plans include non-stop flight from Bangalore to San Francisco.

The tide's changing in Rajasthan

The tide's changing in Rajasthan

Rediff.com29 Oct 2013

Congress rivals have put factionalism aside for now. The party is betting on a series of well-received welfare schemes to return to power

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Desis in US hope to celebrate Diwali with largest number of poll wins

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

A record number of 11 Indian Americans are on ballot for the US House of Representatives. Of these nine are from the opposition Democratic party and two are Republicans.

Nothing new about Veduka

Nothing new about Veduka

Rediff.com4 Jun 2007

Veduka is a run-of-the-mill love story.

Bhagwan advances at World Championship

Bhagwan advances at World Championship

Rediff.com29 Oct 2007

Jai Bhagwan became the third Indian to come within one victory of Olympic qualification by advancing to the pre-quarterfinals of the World Boxing Championship.

Indian pugilists win three silver

Indian pugilists win three silver

Rediff.com11 Apr 2007

Jitender Kumar, Narjit Singh and Vijender won silver medals atthe King's Cup boxing championships while Dinesh Kumar received a bronze, having earlier lost in the semi-finals to Abdurrahmanov Sherzod of Uzbekistan, the eventual gold medalist.

Air-India derecognises IPG

Air-India derecognises IPG

Rediff.com29 Apr 2003

Air-India on Tuesday derecognised the Indian Pilots Guild with immediate effect.

Fake degree case: Tomar's judicial custody extended by 14 days

Fake degree case: Tomar's judicial custody extended by 14 days

Rediff.com6 Jul 2015

A court in New Delhi extended the judicial custody of former Delhi law minister Jitender Singh Tomar in an alleged forged degree case by 14 days on Monday.

Will Vijender become Asian King of Boxing?

Will Vijender become Asian King of Boxing?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2017

Vijender Singh's proposed double title fight against Oriental Super middleweight champion Zulpikar Maimaitiali is back on track for an August showdown.

Indian boxers in second round

Indian boxers in second round

Rediff.com3 Dec 2006

Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar romped into the into the second round of the boxing events of the Asian Games.