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India-Eng first Test as scheduled: Modi

India-Eng first Test as scheduled: Modi

Rediff.com18 Nov 2008

Board of Control for Cricket in India vice-president Lalit Modi on Tuesday said the first cricket Test between England and India will be held as per the schedule and Mahendra Singh Dhoni will lead the team as it is not a "rational" proposition to postpone the match in view of the Champions League final.

Don't blame IPL for India's T20 WC debacle: Modi

Don't blame IPL for India's T20 WC debacle: Modi

Rediff.com10 Jul 2009

Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi on Thursday refused to buy the idea that IPL was the reason behind India's Twenty20 World Cup debacle and said the cash-rich tournament was here to stay with top Indian players continuing to play in it.

Mistake not to include all players in auction: Modi

Mistake not to include all players in auction: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2012

Former Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi says it was a mistake not to include all the players in the auction, as it has encouraged corruption and black-money transactions.

No plans to host IPL in England: Modi

No plans to host IPL in England: Modi

Rediff.com31 Dec 2008

Indian Premier League (IPL) Commissioner Lalit Modi has dismissed reports that the second edition of the Twenty20 extravaganza would be co-hosted by England, saying the IPL is a domestic league with global appeal which will be played only on Indian soil.

ECB requests Modi to rework CL T20 schedule

ECB requests Modi to rework CL T20 schedule

Rediff.com11 Feb 2010

The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has asked the organisers of Champions League Twenty20 to rework the event's schedule as a clash of dates with the domestic season in London could prevent the counties from playing in the cash-awash tournament.

I see the IPL becoming bigger than NFL, NBA: Modi

I see the IPL becoming bigger than NFL, NBA: Modi

Rediff.com12 Mar 2010

Lalit Modi believes that his brainchild, the IPL, can overtake NBA and NFL in terms of popularity and money.

Modi tells IPL fans not to stay at Taj Hotels

Modi tells IPL fans not to stay at Taj Hotels

Rediff.com2 Mar 2010

Indian Premier League (IPL) has a rather surprising request for fans -- stay in hotels other than Taj Hotels run by top corporate house Tata, saying even the teams are not staying there. Arguably the most controversial cricket administrator IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, said in a post on micro-blogging social networking website Twitter that IPL is "not using Taj Hotels in any city."

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Congress to knock on SC's door for Rahul after Gujarat HC setback

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Gohil, speaking after the HC ruling earlier in the day, maintained that in the past the apex court has provided relief to accused in different cases.

Congress protests against Sushma in Lok Sabha; disrupts Parliament

Congress protests against Sushma in Lok Sabha; disrupts Parliament

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

Congress on Wednesday sought to demolish Sushma Swaraj's claim of helping Lalit Modi on humanitarian grounds in Lok Sabha, saying she could have done it under a legal framework and demanded response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

IPL 2009: ED slaps Rs 121-crore penalty on BCCI

IPL 2009: ED slaps Rs 121-crore penalty on BCCI

Rediff.com31 May 2018

The ED was investigating the case for the alleged contravention of the Foreign Exchange Act (FEMA) in transferring over Rs 243 crore out of the country to host the 2009 IPL in South Africa.

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Business Families and their UGLY succession battles

Rediff.com31 Dec 2021

The world is full of family businesses that withered away with the passing of generations, creating much bitterness and ill will. Entire clans that used to be household names have become pale shadows of their once-mighty empires.

Modi denies asking for IPL, CL window in FTP

Modi denies asking for IPL, CL window in FTP

Rediff.com2 Jun 2009

Indian Premier League chairman Lalit Modi has denied asking for a window for the IPL and Champions League in the Futures Tour Programme of the ICC, saying there is a natural space for these two events in the calendar. 'We have never propagated that we should be part of the Future Tours Programme for the IPL or Champions League because I think there is a natural window for these two events,' he said.

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Cong holds satyagraha for Rahul; won't remain silent anymore, says Priyanka

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, senior leaders K C Venugopal, P Chidambaram and Salman Khurshid were among the party's top brass taking part in the satyagraha at Rajghat.

Can You Decipher Deepika's Message?

Can You Decipher Deepika's Message?

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Sushmita starts shooting... Kangana's state of Emergency...Kapil goes to Toronto...

Modi scotches rumours of Warne's pull-out from IPL

Modi scotches rumours of Warne's pull-out from IPL

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Warne, Watson to play on Saturday Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi rubbished reports that Rajasthan Royals' skipper Shane Warne -- along with teammates Shane Watson and Graeme Smith is quitting the tournament due to the bomb blasts in Jaipur, saying the trio are already on their way to the Pink City to play the next match there.

Modi scotches rumours of Warne's pull-out from IPL

Modi scotches rumours of Warne's pull-out from IPL

Rediff.com15 May 2008

Warne, Watson to play on Saturday Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi rubbished reports that Rajasthan Royals' skipper Shane Warne -- along with teammates Shane Watson and Graeme Smith is quitting the tournament due to the bomb blasts in Jaipur, saying the trio are already on their way to the Pink City to play the next match there.

Setback for Rahul as Congress joins debate in LS

Setback for Rahul as Congress joins debate in LS

Rediff.com12 Aug 2015

A senior Congressman from South India told Rediff.com, "This is a big setback for Rahul Gandhi's strategy of stalling Parliament. Sushma has not resigned and Khargeji is speaking and debating. What does it say about our stand in this session?"

IPL snub is a conspiracy, Modi to be blamed: Butt

IPL snub is a conspiracy, Modi to be blamed: Butt

Rediff.com23 Jan 2010

PCB chairman Ejaz Butt has claimed that the decision to snub Pakistani cricketers at the third Indian Premier League auction was part of a conspiracy to not allow them exposure before the Twenty20 World Cup.

Interpol need not hear Lalit before issuing red corner notice: ED

Interpol need not hear Lalit before issuing red corner notice: ED

Rediff.com7 Sep 2015

The ED on Monday contested claims made by the Lalit Modi camp that the former IPL boss will be heard before Interpol issues a red corner notice against him.

Rakesh Maria's explanation seems satisfactory, tweets Fadnavis

Rakesh Maria's explanation seems satisfactory, tweets Fadnavis

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis tweeted on Wednesday night that Mumbai Police Commissioner Rakesh Maria's explanation about his 2014 meeting with former IPL-boss Lalit Modi in London appeared "satisfactory".

PCB to take up IPL snub with BCCI

PCB to take up IPL snub with BCCI

Rediff.com20 Jan 2010

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) accused IPL commissioner Lalit Modi of betraying the PCB after none of the 11 Pakistani players got a buyer in the third IPL auction in Mumbai and said he will take up the matter with BCCI.

BCCI to take final decision on IMG issue by Sep.24

BCCI to take final decision on IMG issue by Sep.24

Rediff.com3 Sep 2009

The Indian Premier League (IPL) and its commissioner Lalit Modi has asked the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to take a final call on whether or not to terminate the services of IMG as an organiser of the event.

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

AAP demands for sacking of BJP's 'tainted' women leaders

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

Stepping up its attack on the Bharatiya Janata Party, the Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday slammed Prime Minister Narendra for keeping silent in the controversy involving Lalit Modi and other scandals and threatened to launch a nationwide agitation if the tainted ministers and leaders are not sacked.

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

'One vote' made surgical, air strikes possible: Modi

Rediff.com16 Apr 2019

Modi also stepped up attack on Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, saying it was the mindset of the 'sultanate' of the 'Naamdar' to abuse the deprived and treat them as slaves.

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Start discussion on Lalitgate immediately, says govt in Parliament

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

Adamant on External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj's resignation, Congress forced three adjournments in pre-lunch session of Rajya Sabha

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Vasundhara Raje Fading Away Into Oblivion?

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

Vasundhara Raje may have had her faults but she is an unconventional and brave leader who deserves better, observes Aditi Phadnis.

Four takeaways from Lok Sabha's Lalitgate debate

Four takeaways from Lok Sabha's Lalitgate debate

Rediff.com13 Aug 2015

'One won't find a lawyer in any court in the country willing to believe that a talented lawyer like Bansuri Swaraj would appear in a case for free, that too in a metropolis like Delhi.' These and other Sheela Bhatt takeways from the August 12 proceedings in the Lok Sabha.

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

I'm ready for debate in Parliament: Sushma Swaraj on Lalitgate

Rediff.com21 Jul 2015

A combative External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Tuesday said she was ready for a debate in Parliament over Congress allegations about her links with controversial former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi.

Raje not asked to quit, says her office as BJP continues to back her

Raje not asked to quit, says her office as BJP continues to back her

Rediff.com25 Jun 2015

In the dock over Lalit Modi row, Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje insisted that she has not been asked to resign and media was running "false" reports to tarnish her image and cause "political damage".

Amidst Modigate, Gadkari meets Raje and extends full support to her

Amidst Modigate, Gadkari meets Raje and extends full support to her

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Gadkari, a senior BJP leader, insisted that Raje had done no wrong and said that such issues should not be brought into politics.

'CM Raje is legally and morally not in a position to continue in office'

'CM Raje is legally and morally not in a position to continue in office'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2015

Pilot says that the Congress is demanding that the Rajasthan CM be booked for criminal culpability.

No relief for Raje as probe into Modi-Dushyant loan will continue

No relief for Raje as probe into Modi-Dushyant loan will continue

Rediff.com23 Jun 2015

Singh, son of Rajasthan Chief Minister Vasundhara Raje, has been under attack over media reports that his company received Rs 11.63 crore in investments from Modi in 2008.

BOO: 'Vyapam scam a silly issue', says Gowda but retracts later

BOO: 'Vyapam scam a silly issue', says Gowda but retracts later

Rediff.com7 Jul 2015

In remarks which could trigger controversy, Law Minister D V Sadananda Gowda on Tuesday termed the Vyapam scam as a "silly issue" on which Prime Minister Narendra Modi need not comment.

Defamation case: Rahul appears before Surat court

Defamation case: Rahul appears before Surat court

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

During Friday's hearing, the Congress leader replied 'I don't know' to most of the questions asked by the court on the basis of recent testimonies of two witnesses -- the then electoral officer of Kolar in Karnataka where Gandhi had made the speech, and a videographer appointed by the Election Commission to shoot that rally.

Modi's status as Rajasthan Cricket Association president thrown in doubt

Modi's status as Rajasthan Cricket Association president thrown in doubt

Rediff.com11 Oct 2014

Controversial former Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi was on Saturday unceremonimously ousted from the president's post of the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) with a rebel group led by local BJP leader Amin Pathan taking over the reins.

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

BJP decides to take the bull by the horns in Parliament

Rediff.com19 Jul 2015

Bracing for the opposition onslaught in Parliament, government and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party on Sunday decided to aggressively counter the attack on its leaders like Sushma Swaraj, Vasundhara Raje and Shivraj Singh Chouhan and rake up controversies related to Congress leaders.

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Why is BCCI opposing Lodha committee reforms, asks Azad

Rediff.com5 Dec 2016

'All members of the then 2009 Indian Premier League (IPL) governing council are equally responsible for the mess created in the league and singling out Lalit Modi is improper'

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

'Queen' vs 'Raja': Whom will Mandi elect

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Clash of the two richest titans, a celebrity and a 'royal', is on the cards in Himachal Pradesh's Mandi Lok Sabha constituency, known for electing erstwhile 'royals' maximum number of times.

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Ayodhya gets a 'divine look' ahead of PM's visit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2023

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Ayodhya on December 30, the streets in the temple town in Uttar Pradesh are being decorated with flowers to give the city a 'divine look'.

Would have helped lady, but not broken the law: Sonia attacks Sushma

Would have helped lady, but not broken the law: Sonia attacks Sushma

Rediff.com7 Aug 2015

Congress vice-president Rahul also slammed Sushma, calling her speech eloquent but hollow.