News for 'LUCKNOW'

Jagadeesan leads India A's confident reply on Day 2

Jagadeesan leads India A's confident reply on Day 2

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

N Jagadeesan hit an unbeaten half-century to lead India A' confident reply in Australia A's huge first innings total on Day 2 of the first unofficial Test.

Wangchuk's wife alleges his lectures wrongly translated

Wangchuk's wife alleges his lectures wrongly translated

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk's wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, claims his speeches were quoted out of context and wrongly translated to support an 'anti-national narrative' in his detention order. She asserts the charges are frivolous and will be challenged in court.

Swamped with false cow slaughter cases: Allahabad HC

Swamped with false cow slaughter cases: Allahabad HC

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Transporting cattle within the state does not constitute a crime, the Lucknow bench of Allahabad high court has said.

Padikkal 150, Jurel 140 rescue India 'A' in rain-hit draw

Padikkal 150, Jurel 140 rescue India 'A' in rain-hit draw

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Devdutt Padikkal and Dhruv Jurel's marathon partnership was the highlight of the first unofficial Test in Lucknow, which ended in a rain-hit draw between India 'A' and Australia 'A' on Friday.

Adityanath an 'infiltrator', send him back to Uttarakhand: Akhilesh

Adityanath an 'infiltrator', send him back to Uttarakhand: Akhilesh

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav likened Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to an infiltrator, saying he is from Uttarakhand and should be sent back to the state. Yadav also criticized the BJP's governance and alleged injustices against Dalits and backward communities.

Aus youngster waiting to rub shoulders with Kohli, Rohit

Aus youngster waiting to rub shoulders with Kohli, Rohit

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'I haven't had much communication with him, but it'd be an honour to share the field one last time with him.'

CAT Prep 2025: How to Prepare For Data Interpretation-Logical Reasoning

CAT Prep 2025: How to Prepare For Data Interpretation-Logical Reasoning

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

In Week 6 of Rediff's weekly MBA preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood tells you how to prepare for the DI-LR section.

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Actor Satish Shah passes away at 74

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

Born on June 25, 1951, Shah was a prominent figure in Indian cinema and television. His career spanned several decades, during which he earned acclaim for his comedic timing in movies such as Jaane Bhi Do Yaaro, Maalamaal, Hero Hiralal, Main Hoon Na and Kal Ho Naa Ho.

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 cr still in circulation: RBI

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

The high-value Rs 2000 notes worth Rs 5,884 crore are still in circulation, according to official data released on Wednesday.

Historic! India A chase down 412 after Rahul, Sai tons

Historic! India A chase down 412 after Rahul, Sai tons

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

K L Rahul and B Sai Sudharsan struck sublime hundreds as India A registered a stunning five-wicket win over Australia A while hunting down a target of 413 to seal the two-match unofficial Test series 1-0, in Lucknow, on Friday.

ED chargesheets Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case

ED chargesheets Elvish Yadav, singer Fazilpuria in money laundering case

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate has filed a chargesheet against YouTuber Elvish Yadav, singer Rahul Yadav (Fazilpuria), and others, accusing them of money laundering related to wildlife crimes involving protected snakes and lizards.

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

'Movies Have To Be Good To Bring People To Cinemas'

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

'Last year, we had about 10 to 12 per cent of Hollywood films as a box-office contribution. This year already, it has jumped up to 24 per cent because the lineup is very strong.'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

'We Will Remove Modi From Delhi, BJP From Bihar'

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'Without our support Nitish Kumar wouldn't have become chief minister.' 'After the government was formed we became ministers, but our agenda remained the same: Amit Shah had promised reservation for Nishads.' 'He wouldn't listen, so we went to UP and contested 52 seats in the 2022 elections. He didn't like the idea of rebellion.' 'He saw that this man, coming from Bombay, is very sharp. He's made four MLAs now, tomorrow he'll make 40. A time will come when they will make it 125.' 'They bought our MLAs and ousted us from the government.'

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Jobs, better education top Bihar students' expectations from new govt

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

College students in Bihar, many first-time voters, express concerns about job opportunities and education quality ahead of the state elections, desiring a government focused on employment and strengthening the education system.

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

'My Life Could Be A Movie'

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

'It doesn't matter where you come from or what college you studied in. None of it defines your future. Just don't give up.'

Big blow for India A as Prasidh Krishna retires hurt

Big blow for India A as Prasidh Krishna retires hurt

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

A nasty bouncer ended Prasidh Krishna's fighting knock on Day 2 of the unofficial Test in Lucknow on Wednesday

Leopard gatecrashes Lucknow wedding uninvited

Leopard gatecrashes Lucknow wedding uninvited

Rediff.com13 Feb 2025

A wedding in Lucknow was disrupted when a leopard entered the banquet hall, leaving a forest official injured and the bride and groom stranded in a car for hours. The leopard was eventually caught and tranquillized after hours of efforts. Samajwadi Party chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP-led state government over the incident, blaming human encroachment in forests for the increasing incidents of wild animals entering urban areas.

Suthar leaves Australia A in a mess on Day 1

Suthar leaves Australia A in a mess on Day 1

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India A left-arm spinner Manav Suthar picked up three wickets to leave Australia A reeling, on Day 1 of the second unofficial Test.

CAT Prep 2025: How To Score Well In Quant

CAT Prep 2025: How To Score Well In Quant

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

In part 5 of Rediff's weekly MBA preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood tells you how to strategise to remember formulae and optimise your preparation for the Quantitative Aptitude section.

India A boost: Abhishek, Arshdeep set for Aus A ODIs

India A boost: Abhishek, Arshdeep set for Aus A ODIs

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

The two A teams will engage in the three-match 50-overs series at Kanpur's Green Park Stadium a few days after the conclusion of their two four-day unofficial Tests in Lucknow.

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

NDA cadet found hanging in hostel room, suicide suspected

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

A first-year cadet at the National Defence Academy (NDA) was found dead in his hostel room, with police suspecting suicide. A court of inquiry has been ordered.

Rahul retires hurt on 74 but India A stay in hunt

Rahul retires hurt on 74 but India A stay in hunt

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

K L Rahul made a solid 74 before retiring hurt as India remained on course to chase a formidable 412-run target set by Australia A on day three of the second unofficial Test in Lucknow on Thursday.

No terror angle in Kanpur blast, firecrackers triggered explosion: Police

No terror angle in Kanpur blast, firecrackers triggered explosion: Police

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A massive explosion in Kanpur's Mishri Bazaar was caused by illegal firecracker storage, not a scooter explosion, police confirm. Terror links have been ruled out, and several arrests have been made.

CAT 2025: How To Excel In Quantitative Aptitude

CAT 2025: How To Excel In Quantitative Aptitude

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In part 4 of Rediff's weekly MBA preparation series, CAT expert Aashish Sood guides aspirants with strategies to ace the Quantitative Aptitude section.

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Why We Must Worry About India's Human Rights Record

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

In May, 40 Rohingyas were blindfolded and flown to the Andaman and Nicobar islands and then thrown into the sea and made to swim to an island in Myanmar. And after the Pahalgam attack, at least 300 Muslims were 'pushed back' to Bangladesh from Assam.

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

IPL PIX: Clinical Punjab Kings thrash sorry Lucknow by 8 wickets

Rediff.com1 Apr 2025

IMAGES from the IPL match played between Lucknow Super Giants and Punjab Kings in Lucknow on Tuesday.

Multiple arrests across UP amid 'I Love Muhammad' row

Multiple arrests across UP amid 'I Love Muhammad' row

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Tensions escalated in Barabanki and Mau districts as protests over the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign turned violent in Bareilly with police carrying out overnight house-to-house raids to nab the culprits and arresting a prominent cleric.

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Konstas slams century as Australia A dominate Day 1

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Opener Sam Konstas smashed a century to lead Australia's superb showing with the bat on the rain-hit Day 1 of the first unofficial Test match against India A.

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Crisis man, Head Coach Gambhir turns 44!

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

In 242 international appearances, Gambhir scored 10,324 runs at an average of 38.95, with 20 centuries and 63 fifties in 283 innings. He is amongst 14 Indians to have 10,000 international runs.

Shreyas Iyer takes break from red-ball cricket!

Shreyas Iyer takes break from red-ball cricket!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer takes break from red-ball cricket, informs BCCI of a back issue

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

Blow for India! Rishabh Pant set to miss West Indies Tests

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Rishabh Pant is yet to recover from the injury suffered during the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July.

Shreyas quits India A captaincy hours before Australia A match

Shreyas quits India A captaincy hours before Australia A match

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

India A captain Shreyas Iyer has pulled out of the second unofficial Test against Australia A starting in Lucknow on Tuesday because of personal reasons.

Shubhanshu Shukla gets hero's welcome in his hometown

Shubhanshu Shukla gets hero's welcome in his hometown

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Indian Air Force Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, the first Indian to visit the International Space Station, received a hero's welcome in his hometown of Lucknow. Celebrations included family, supporters, a roadshow, and recognition from government officials.

I Love Muhammad protests: Agitation planned on anti-CAA stir model

I Love Muhammad protests: Agitation planned on anti-CAA stir model

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Police on Monday detained a close associate of cleric and Ittehad-e-Millat Council chief Tauqeer Raza Khan in connection with the recent violence in Bareilly during a protest in support of the 'I Love Muhammad' campaign, officials said.

'I had to work hard...' Siraj on his four-fer vs WI

'I had to work hard...' Siraj on his four-fer vs WI

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Star India pacer Mohammed Siraj, who devastated the West Indies batting lineup with a four-wicket haul on the opening day of the first Test on Thursday, said that he was overjoyed to bowl on a green-top wicket after a long break.

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Shreyas to lead India A vs Aus A, skips red-ball season

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Shreyas Iyer has been named captain of the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, starting September 30 in Kanpur.

India A bowled out for 194; Australia A take big lead

India A bowled out for 194; Australia A take big lead

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

India's Test stars flopped with the bat as the hosts folded for a lowly 194 in 52.5 overs in their first innings, on Day 2 of the unofficial second Test against Australia A.

Discarded India pacer called up for Duleep final

Discarded India pacer called up for Duleep final

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Central Zone make four changes in squad for Duleep Trophy final against South Zone

Boy ends life after losing father's Rs 14 lakh in online game

Boy ends life after losing father's Rs 14 lakh in online game

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

The boy's father returned home after lodging a complaint with the bank manager, and narrated the matter to his family, the police said.

Jurel smashes century to lead India A's strong reply

Jurel smashes century to lead India A's strong reply

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Dhruv Jurel slammed a century to lead India A's strong fightback on Day 3 of the rain-hit first unofficial Test against Australia A in Lucknow on Friday.