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Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Jharkhand enter Ranji quarters after 1000-plus runs lead!

Rediff.com16 Mar 2022

The match was over as a contest after Jharkhand scored a mammoth 880 in their first innings - the tournament's fourth highest score on an Eden Gardens belter against a Nagaland attack in which five out of seven bowlers were hit for a not-so-pleasing "hundred".

India continues to 'Unlock'; bars and malls reopen

India continues to 'Unlock'; bars and malls reopen

Rediff.com2 Sep 2020

As Unlock 4.0 commenced on Tuesday, most of the states further eased the coronavirus-induced restrictions on the movement of people and functioning of commercial establishments like bars and hotels with mandatory COVID-19 precautions. After remaining closed for more than five months, bars and restaurants opened in states like Goa, Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The Centre had allowed reopening of bars under the Unlock 4 guidelines.

Mamata sworn-in as Bengal CM, vows to fight COVID, violence

Mamata sworn-in as Bengal CM, vows to fight COVID, violence

Rediff.com5 May 2021

She is the 21st chief minister of West Bengal and 8th person to hold the office.

India reports highest single-day Covid deaths of 6,148

India reports highest single-day Covid deaths of 6,148

Rediff.com10 Jun 2021

The active cases in the country have reduced to 11,67,952 after 60 days comprising 4 per cent of the total infections.

Mamata urges EC 'with folded hands' to cut short polling

Mamata urges EC 'with folded hands' to cut short polling

Rediff.com19 Apr 2021

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Monday urged the Election Commission to re-consider its decision to stick to the original poll schedule, as she stressed that wrapping up the last three phases of polls on a single day or at the most in two days would check the spread of Covid-19 to some extent.

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Racism hurtful, it's due to ignorance: Chhetri

Rediff.com11 Jun 2020

Sunil Chhetri said said if more people are made aware and educated about the issue, the incidents of abuse will also go down.

From Srinagar to Chennai, India celebrates R-Day

From Srinagar to Chennai, India celebrates R-Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2018

All eyes were as India as it celebrated its 69h Republic Day on Friday with the 10 ASEAN leaders as chief guests. The mood was upbeat across the country. Rediff.com brings you glimpses of the celebrations.

India administering 1.25 cr Covid vaccines daily: PM

India administering 1.25 cr Covid vaccines daily: PM

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

Himachal Pradesh has become a champion by being the first state to administer the first dose of Covid vaccine to all eligible people despite logistic difficulties, he said through video conference.

TMC observes 'black day' in West Bengal

TMC observes 'black day' in West Bengal

Rediff.com4 Aug 2018

TMC ministers, leaders and activists hit the streets in the districts and blocks across the state to protest against the alleged assault on the eight-member TMC team at the Silchar airport on Thursday.

Bengal, Assam vote in Phase 1 of assembly polls

Bengal, Assam vote in Phase 1 of assembly polls

Rediff.com27 Mar 2021

Voters in 30 assembly constituencies of West Bengal and 47 of Assam exercised their franchise on Saturday.

Mamata returns land to Singur farmers

Mamata returns land to Singur farmers

Rediff.com14 Sep 2016

Mamata offered 1,000-acre land at Goaltore and said anyone be it the Tatas or BMW are most welcome to set up an auto plant in the state

Mamata discharged, doctors say recovery 'satisfactory'

Mamata discharged, doctors say recovery 'satisfactory'

Rediff.com12 Mar 2021

Two days after being admitted to state-run SSKM Hospital in Kolkata with severe bone injuries, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee was discharged from the medical establishment on Friday evening after doctors found her recovery to be 'satisfactory'.

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

PIX: India takes 1st step to end COVID with vaccine

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

Healthcare workers at the frontline of India's COVID-19 battle got their first jabs after Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the world's biggest drive via video conferencing.

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

PHOTOS: Train services resume after nearly 2 months

Rediff.com13 May 2020

A total of 1,177 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Bilaspur special train, which departed at 4 pm, while 1,122 passengers are booked on the New Delhi-Dibrugarh special train that departed at 4:45 pm.

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Cyber security: SBI Gen Insurance eyes 30% jump in premium income

Rediff.com12 Oct 2018

Firms in which IP is critical, such as pharma and research and knowledge-based organisations, were taking the lead in seeking cyber covers to protect their computer systems from hack attacks

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Record Rs 1.10 lakh cr for Railways in Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced on Monday a record sum of Rs 1.10 lakh crore for the Railways, out of which Rs 1.07 lakh crore is for capital expenditure, and said the national transporter would monetise the dedicated freight corridors after its commissioning. Presenting the Union Budget 2021-22, Sitharaman also applauded the services provided by the Railways to transport essential goods across the country during the coronavirus lockdown.

Will ban import of soldiers' clothing if manufactured in India: CDS

Will ban import of soldiers' clothing if manufactured in India: CDS

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

The armed forces will completely ban the import of clothing, required to sustain its soldiers at extreme temperatures across the country, if the Indian textile industry is able to innovate and manufacture them, said Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) General Bipin Rawat.

Chose to fight anti-Bengal forces in Nandigram: Mamata

Chose to fight anti-Bengal forces in Nandigram: Mamata

Rediff.com14 Mar 2021

Banerjee, who is pitted against former lieutenant and Bharatiya Janata Party candidate Suvendu Adhikari in Nandigram seat, said that farmers are the pride of West Bengal and the state government is working tirelessly for their development.

Loan recast has gone 'out of control': RBI

Loan recast has gone 'out of control': RBI

Rediff.com17 Nov 2013

Till March 2011, things were manageable.

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Here's why Ganguly won't attend Asian Cricket Council meet

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

BCCI chief Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah were to attend the ACC meeting. But, over the last few days, around 730 cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE, creating panic among travellers and locals.

Post-cyclone rains, flood threat affect lakhs in eastern India

Post-cyclone rains, flood threat affect lakhs in eastern India

Rediff.com28 May 2021

A day after Cyclone Yaas tore through coastal Odisha and Bengal to cause havoc as far as Jharkhand, tornadoes, torrential rains, bridge collapses and swelling rivers continued to plague eastern India as people tried to pick up their lives amid the debris of swept away mud homes and swamped farmlands.

Here's what Bumrah did during injury lay-off

Here's what Bumrah did during injury lay-off

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

Jasprit Bumrah felt that playing all three formats continuously did affect his fitness, for which the break was necessary.

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Total lawlessness, anarchy: Bengal Guv on protests by TMC supporters

Rediff.com17 May 2021

Expressing concern over agitation by Trinamool Congress workers outside the Central Bureau of Investigation office in Kolkata and elsewhere in West Bengal after the arrest of two ministers and others in the Narada sting case, Governor Jagdeep Dhankhar on Monday alleged that there is 'total lawlessness and anarchy' in the state and the police and administration are in 'silence' mode.

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

43 ministers in Mamata's cabinet take oath

Rediff.com10 May 2021

Three TMC leaders Amit Mitra, Bratya Basu and Rathin Ghosh were sworn-in virtually. Mitra is unwell and both Basu and Ghosh are recuperating from COVID-19.

Bengal saved India today: Mamata on landslide victory

Bengal saved India today: Mamata on landslide victory

Rediff.com2 May 2021

"For us, combating the COVID-19 situation will be the topmost priority... This is victory of Bengal and only Bengal can do it ," she said in her brief message to party workers.

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Ruling BJP sweeps Tripura civic polls, wins 329 of 334 seats

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

The opposition Trinamool Congress and Communist Party of India-Marxist failed to open their account in the AMC.

No decision on granting indemnity to any vaccine producer yet: Govt

No decision on granting indemnity to any vaccine producer yet: Govt

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

No decision on granting indemnity to any foreign or Indian Covid vaccine-manufactures has been taken yet, the government said Friday, underlining these decisions are to be taken 'in the interest of nation and people'.

Cyclone Yaas: High alert in Jharkhand, 6000 evacuated

Cyclone Yaas: High alert in Jharkhand, 6000 evacuated

Rediff.com26 May 2021

This is the first time in the history of Jharkhand that it is facing such a severe cyclonic storm.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3 cr-mark with 50,848 new cases

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 3 cr-mark with 50,848 new cases

Rediff.com23 Jun 2021

India' total COVID-19 infections had surpassed the one crore mark on December 19 after which it took around 136 days to cross the two crore mark on May 4.

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

BJP Has 650,000 Digital Poll Warriors

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The BJP IT cell has held meetings right down to booth levels and these volunteers have been working for the past six months already.

Goodbye, Mrinalda! We'll miss you

Goodbye, Mrinalda! We'll miss you

Rediff.com2 Jan 2019

Kolkata begins the year on a sad note.

WB poll: 76.16% voter turnout in violence-hit 4th phase

WB poll: 76.16% voter turnout in violence-hit 4th phase

Rediff.com10 Apr 2021

The commission said polling was held at 15,940 polling stations spread across 44 assembly constituencies in this phase of polls.

Will Bumrah play Brisbane Test?

Will Bumrah play Brisbane Test?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2021

The injury-ravaged Indian team was dealt another blow on Tuesday as pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is likely to miss the fourth and final Test against Australia, starting on Friday, due to an abdominal strain.

COVID-19: Mistakes World Must Avoid

COVID-19: Mistakes World Must Avoid

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

If the pandemic persists, at least a portion of the blame should go to greed and nationalism that got in the way of the world acting together, notes Prosenjit Datta.

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Nadda attacked in Kolkata, says Bengal has slipped into lawlessness

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An angry Nadda called the attack 'unprecedented' and alleged the state has slipped into 'complete lawlessness and goonda raj'. He also said the violence reflected the 'frustration' of the Mamata Banerjee government. West Bengal Chief Minister and Trinamool Congress supremo Mamata Banerjee insinuated the attack was staged.

'3,81,305 received COVID vaccine, 580 adverse events reported'

'3,81,305 received COVID vaccine, 580 adverse events reported'

Rediff.com18 Jan 2021

Of the 1,48,266 beneficiaries who were administered the vaccine on Monday, 8,656 were from Bihar, 1,822 from Assam, 36,888 from Karnataka, 7,070 from Kerala, 6,665 from Madhya Pradesh, 7,628 from Tamil Nadu, 10,352 from Telangana, 11,588 from West Bengal and 3,111 were from Delhi.

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Covid: All trains, metro, inter-state buses shut till March 31

Rediff.com22 Mar 2020

The decision was taken at a high-level meeting of chief secretaries of all states and the cabinet secretary and the principal secretary to the prime minister. The districts where lockdown was announced include 10 districts each in Maharashtra and Kerala, six districts each in Uttar Pradesh and Gujarat, five each in Karnataka and Haryana, three each in Tamil Nadu and Punjab.

Trinamool sweeps Kolkata civic polls, decimates Opposition

Trinamool sweeps Kolkata civic polls, decimates Opposition

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

Mamata Banerjee's party won 132 seats and was all set to pocket two more to post a hat-trick of wins, decimating a frail challenge from the opposition Bharatiya Janata Party, the Left Front and the Congress, officials said.

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

I'm a cobra, one bite is enough: Mithun Chakraborty joins BJP

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

Amid huge cheers from supporters, Chakraborty, borrowing a dialogue from one of his films, said, "Ami joldhorao noi, bele borao noi... ami ekta cobra, ek chobol-ei chobi (Don't mistake me for a harmless snake, I am a cobra, can kill people in one bite)," he said.

Can Dravid Better Shastri?

Can Dravid Better Shastri?

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

The tough part about coaching is that you have to trouble the comfortable, and comfort the troubled, observes Sandeep Goyal.