News for 'NAMES'

Indira Gandhi assassin's nephew named in New Zealand meth case after court battle

Indira Gandhi assassin's nephew named in New Zealand meth case after court battle

Rediff.com1 days ago

The nephew of one of Indira Gandhi's assassins, convicted in a major drug case in New Zealand, has been identified after losing a legal battle to keep his name secret.

Slain BSP chief's wife gets ticket as AIADMK names final candidates

Slain BSP chief's wife gets ticket as AIADMK names final candidates

Rediff.com2 days ago

The AIADMK has released its final list of candidates for the Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, including nominees to contest against prominent DMK leaders. The party is contesting in alliance with the BJP, AMMK and PMK.

Indian Squash Stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh Named ASF Players of the Year

Indian Squash Stars Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh Named ASF Players of the Year

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Abhay Singh and Anahat Singh have been recognised as the Asian Squash Federation's outstanding players of the year, while the Indian boys team received the men's team award.

IPL 2026: Can These Big Names Bounce Back?

IPL 2026: Can These Big Names Bounce Back?

Rediff.com3 days ago

IPL 2026 will feel like a fresh start for players like Prithvi Shaw, Jofra Archer and Rishabh Pant, it's not only about numbers on the scoreboard anymore but it's about getting their story back on track.

Bengal polls: RG Kar doc's mother among 19 named in BJP's third list

Bengal polls: RG Kar doc's mother among 19 named in BJP's third list

Rediff.com6 days ago

The BJP has nominated the mother of a victim in the RG Kar case from Panihati constituency for the upcoming West Bengal elections, aiming to leverage public outrage over the incident. This move is part of a broader strategy to challenge the ruling TMC by highlighting issues of women's safety and governance.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan to lead SRH in Pat Cummins' absence; Abhishek Sharma named vice-captain

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan to lead SRH in Pat Cummins' absence; Abhishek Sharma named vice-captain

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Australia's white-ball captain Pat Cummins will miss the opening matches of IPL 2026 due to a back injury, forcing Sunrisers Hyderabad to appoint a temporary leader. India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan will take charge in his absence, with Abhishek Sharma named vice-captain.

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

'Respect The Name: Sanju Samson!!!'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Praise poured in from all corners for Sanju Samson who guided India to a victory over the West Indies in a virtual quarterfinal in their T20 World Cup Super 8 match at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, on Sunday.

Iran moves closer to naming Khamenei's successor

Iran moves closer to naming Khamenei's successor

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Quoting assembly of experts member Mirbaqeri, the report stated that while a "majority consensus over Khamenei's successor has been reached," the transition process is not yet fully complete as "some obstacles regarding the process need to be resolved."

Iran names new security chief to replace Ali Larijani

Iran names new security chief to replace Ali Larijani

Rediff.com7 days ago

Zolqadr's appointment comes through a presidential decree, endorsed by Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.

Woman Claims Illegal Transactions in Her Name

Woman Claims Illegal Transactions in Her Name

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

A woman in Dombivali, Thane district, claims unauthorized transactions of 2.6 crore occurred in bank accounts opened in her name, potentially linked to a scam originating in Uttarakhand.

Indian-Origin Tech Leader Mangala Kuppa Named CIO of US Department of Labour

Indian-Origin Tech Leader Mangala Kuppa Named CIO of US Department of Labour

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Mangala Kuppa, an Indian-origin technology leader, has been appointed as the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of the US Department of Labour, after serving in an acting capacity since October. She also serves as the department's Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer.

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

KSCA To Name Hubballi Pavilion After Sunil Joshi

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

KSCA to name Pavilion Block at Hubballi's Rajnagar Cricket Grounds after former India cricketer Sunil Joshi during Ranji Trophy final.

Bengal: Post-SIR list out, 66 lakh names likely to be deleted

Bengal: Post-SIR list out, 66 lakh names likely to be deleted

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The draft rolls published on December 16 had already pared down the electorate from 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore, deleting over 58 lakh names on grounds of death, migration, duplication and untraceability.

Bumrah, Samson, Kishan, Pandya named in ICC T20 World Cup team

Bumrah, Samson, Kishan, Pandya named in ICC T20 World Cup team

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Hardik Pandya have been named in the ICC's Team of the 2026 T20 World Cup after India's record-breaking victory.

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Election Commission has released the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, revealing a significant decrease in the number of voters due to deletions and new additions.

Chinnaswamy Stadium to Name Stands After Kumble, Dravid

Chinnaswamy Stadium to Name Stands After Kumble, Dravid

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

KSCA names two stands at M Chinnaswamy Stadium after Anil Kumble and Rahul Dravid, honouring the Karnataka legends for their immense contributions to Indian cricket.

SC junks plea seeking ban on construction of mosques named after Babur

SC junks plea seeking ban on construction of mosques named after Babur

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has rejected a petition seeking to prevent the construction of mosques named after Mughal emperor Babur.

Sri Lanka clears 3 players for IPL 2026, big names still in doubt

Sri Lanka clears 3 players for IPL 2026, big names still in doubt

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has granted No Objection Certificates (NOCs) to Dushmantha Chameera, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis for IPL 2026 after they passed physical performance tests, while other players await assessment.

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Kerala SIR: Around 9 lakhs names deleted in final voter list

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

According to data released by the ECI, the revised electoral roll has 2,69,53,644 voters, compared to 2,78,50,855 before the Special Intensive Revision began in October last year.

9 Countries With Surprisingly Different Native Names

9 Countries With Surprisingly Different Native Names

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Have you realised, that like India, there are other countries whose native names are completely different from their English names?

Gujarat Giants Name Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach

Gujarat Giants Name Randhir Singh Sehrawat as Head Coach

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Former India international Randhir Singh Sehrawat has been appointed as the head coach of Gujarat Giants ahead of the upcoming season of the Pro Kabaddi League (PKL).

Suspended UP magistrate launches political party, names it RAM

Suspended UP magistrate launches political party, names it RAM

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Suspended city magistrate Alankar Agnihotri has announced the formation of his own political party, Rashtriya Adhikar Morcha (RAM), in Vrindavan. He was suspended by the Uttar Pradesh government on charges of indiscipline.

Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

Shop name sparks communal tension in Uttarakhand

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A controversy in Kotdwar, Uttarakhand, sparked by a Hindu outfit's protest against a shop named "Baba" owned by a person from a particular community, has been resolved through police intervention and dialogue.

Probe into IRS Officer's Alleged Asset Acquisition Ordered to be Disclosed

Probe into IRS Officer's Alleged Asset Acquisition Ordered to be Disclosed

Rediff.com14 hours ago

The Central Information Commission has ordered the disclosure of an investigation into a retired IRS officer's alleged acquisition of assets under different identities and subsequent name change to claim ownership, deeming the case a potentially significant revelation.

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

New Butterfly Species Honours Zubeen Garg

Rediff.com3 days ago

A newly discovered butterfly species in Arunachal Pradesh has been named Euthalia zubeengargi, in honour of Assamese cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Assam publishes final voters list, drops over 2.43 lakh names

Assam publishes final voters list, drops over 2.43 lakh names

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Election Commission of India has published the final voters list for Assam after a Special Revision, deleting over 2.43 lakh names from the draft roll. The final roll comprises nearly 2.49 crore voters, a decrease of 0.97 per cent from the draft roll.

Sarma Accuses Congress of 'Sin' for Mentioning Zubeen Garg's Death in Election Promises

Sarma Accuses Congress of 'Sin' for Mentioning Zubeen Garg's Death in Election Promises

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has strongly criticised the Congress party for including the issue of singer Zubeen Garg's death in its election manifesto, calling it a 'sin' and accusing the party of exploiting the singer's memory for political gain.

EC releases Bengal's post-SIR supplementary list, silent on deleted voters

EC releases Bengal's post-SIR supplementary list, silent on deleted voters

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Election Commission is yet to disclose the number of voters whose names have been included or deleted following the SIR adjudication process in poll-bound West Bengal.

Eknath Khadse Faces Fraud Allegations Over Land Deal

Eknath Khadse Faces Fraud Allegations Over Land Deal

Rediff.com1 days ago

Nationalist Congress Party (SP) MLC Eknath Khadse and his daughter have been booked for allegedly cheating an elderly woman by assuring a sugar factory on her land and taking its possession with the help of forged papers in Maharashtra's Jalgaon district.

Shardul Thakur Embraces 'Lord' Tag After MI's Big Win Over KKR

Shardul Thakur Embraces 'Lord' Tag After MI's Big Win Over KKR

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shardul Thakur stars with a match-winning spell for Mumbai Indians, calling his Wankhede outing special as MI chase 221 to beat KKR in IPL 2026.

India's Sheetal Devi Wins World Archery's 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' Award

India's Sheetal Devi Wins World Archery's 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' Award

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sheetal Devi, the armless archer from India, has been named 'Para Archer of the Year 2025' by World Archery, recognising her outstanding achievements, including a world championship title.

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

Muslim names in LD lists exceed population share in 4 Kolkata seats: Study

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

A new study alleges that Muslim voters are disproportionately represented in Logical Discrepancy (LD) lists during Kolkata's voter roll revision, raising concerns about potential bias in the electoral process.

Census twist: Live-in couples seen as 'married' if they call it stable

Census twist: Live-in couples seen as 'married' if they call it stable

Rediff.com1 days ago

The 16th Census of India in 2026 will treat stable live-in relationships as marriages, according to the self-enumeration portal's FAQ section. The portal provides guidance on various housing and household-related questions for self-enumeration.

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Delhi Parents Protest 'Unapproved' Fee Hikes, Allege Coercion by Private Schools

Rediff.com1 days ago

Parents in Delhi protest against private schools allegedly coercing them to pay unapproved fee hikes, leading to students being struck off rolls and report cards withheld.

South Australia win back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

South Australia win back-to-back Sheffield Shields for first time

Rediff.com2 days ago

South Australia took Victoria's last seven wickets for 37 runs on Monday to secure a 56-run victory and clinch back-to-back Sheffield Shield titles for the first time.

Harpreet Brar Determined to Earn India A Call-Up After IPL Performances

Harpreet Brar Determined to Earn India A Call-Up After IPL Performances

Rediff.com1 days ago

Left-arm spinner Harpreet Brar expresses his desire to play for India A after consistent performances in the IPL, drawing inspiration from his Punjab teammates and aiming to improve his economy rate.

Headless Body Discovered in Palghar: Police Seek Identification

Headless Body Discovered in Palghar: Police Seek Identification

Rediff.com1 days ago

Police in Palghar, Maharashtra are investigating the discovery of a headless body found in a mango orchard. They have issued a public appeal to help identify the victim.

Banerjee Accuses Shah of Misdeeds, Defends TMC's Record

Banerjee Accuses Shah of Misdeeds, Defends TMC's Record

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee responded to Amit Shah's chargesheet against her government, accusing him of misdeeds and alleging the BJP would halt welfare schemes if elected.

West Bengal CEO Investigates Voter Enrolment Irregularities After TMC Complaint

West Bengal CEO Investigates Voter Enrolment Irregularities After TMC Complaint

Rediff.com17 hours ago

West Bengal's Chief Electoral Officer is reviewing CCTV footage following allegations by the Trinamool Congress that a BJP representative improperly submitted voter enrolment forms. The investigation aims to address concerns about potential violations of electoral regulations and ensure the integrity of the voter list.

Vijay to contest from two constituencies in TN

Vijay to contest from two constituencies in TN

Rediff.com2 days ago

TVK chief Vijay announces his candidacy from two constituencies for the upcoming Tamil Nadu Assembly elections, marking his entry into electoral politics.