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Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

Multi-layer security for World Cup opener after threat issued by Khalistani separatists

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

Given a threat issued by Khalistani separatists, about 3,500 police personnel will be deployed at Narendra Modi stadium in Motera area and other parts of Ahmedabad during the opening match of the ICC Cricket World Cup on October 5.

Sai Sudharsan's smart power lifts GT to No1

Sai Sudharsan's smart power lifts GT to No1

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

Sudharsan made 11 off 11 balls before cutting loose in the six powerplay overs, at the end of which he was on 39 off 22.

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Arshdeep eager to help create legacy for Punjab Kings

Rediff.com1 Jun 2025

Arshdeep spoke on handling pressure, saying that he feels good to be trusted by his team during pressure situations, and the responsibility is enjoyed.

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Police on 'alert mode' across Gujarat for Indo-Pak match

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Police heads of various units across Gujarat have been instructed to be on "alert mode" and keep a close watch on anti-social elements as well as sensitive areas to avoid any untoward incident.

Modi may visit US in Feb amid Trump's tariff threat

Modi may visit US in Feb amid Trump's tariff threat

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

India is working with the US on an "early" visit to Washington by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to further deepen the comprehensive global strategic partnership between the two countries, the External Affairs Ministry said on Friday. Following a phone conversation with Modi this week, US President Donald Trump said the Indian prime minister "is going to be coming to the White House, over next month, probably February". It would be Modi's first bilateral visit to Washington after Trump became US president for a second term. While confirming discussions between India and the US on the proposed visit, External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal did not mention any possible time-line for the trip. In their phone conversation on January 27, Modi and Trump vowed to work towards a "trusted" partnership with a focus on boosting India-US cooperation in areas of trade, energy and defence. "PM Modi and President Trump had a telephone conversation recently. The two sides are working on an early visit of the PM to the US to further deepen India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership," Jaiswal said at his weekly media briefing while replying to a question. "Specific dates for the visit would be announced at the appropriate time," he said. It is learnt that both sides were initially looking at the window between February 12-14 for Modi's visit but there has been no finality on it yet. The prime minister is set to travel to Paris to attend the Artificial Intelligence Action summit on February 10 and 11. Though the US president has also been invited to the summit, his participation is not yet confirmed.

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

The GOAT returns! Messi to tour India. Check out the schedule!

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

The Argentina captain's Kolkata schedule on December 13 will begin at 9am with a meet-and-greet event, followed by the unveiling of a 70-feet statue of him at the Lake Town Sribhumi on VIP Road.

IPL 2022: Final: GT vs RR: Who Will Win?

IPL 2022: Final: GT vs RR: Who Will Win?

Rediff.com29 May 2022

The final game of IPL 2022 features the Gujarat Titans and the Rajasthan Royals at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday night.

'At times we only had one meal a day but I never gave up': Gaud

'At times we only had one meal a day but I never gave up': Gaud

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Kranti Gaud, a member of India's World Cup-winning women's team, spoke about her steely determination and resolve to turn dreams into reality.

IPL playoffs, final schedule revealed

IPL playoffs, final schedule revealed

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

'Qualifier 1 will be held on 23rd May at the MA Chidambaram Stadium followed by the Eliminator on 24th May.'

Modi dials Trump, greets him on reelection

Modi dials Trump, greets him on reelection

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

Official sources said Modi also congratulated Trump on the performance of his Republican Party in the US Congressional elections, as both leaders affirmed that they would work together for world peace.

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It was a mere formality for the general assembly of 74 members to put a seal of approval on India's bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition by the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi.

India captain reveals how Bumrah's workload will be managed

India captain reveals how Bumrah's workload will be managed

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Gill stated that the decision on Bumrah's involvement will depend on the number of overs he bowls in each Test match and how his body feels after the match.

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Microsoft to invest $17.5 billion for India's AI-first future: Nadella

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on Tuesday announced plans to invest $17.5 billion in India to help build infrastructure and sovereign capabilities for the country's AI-first future, marking the third major AI-driven investment in the country in the past two months. Microsoft said that the $17.5 billion (around Rs 1.58 lakh crore) investment builds on the $3 billion (around Rs 26,955 crore) funding announced earlier this year, which the company is on track to spend by the end of CY (calendar year) 2026.

Gill's India shift focus from Asia Cup win to WI Tests

Gill's India shift focus from Asia Cup win to WI Tests

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

After the proceedings began with light warm-up and catching, the action shifted to the nets where all batters had long stints in the nets while the other pace bowlers too put in the hard yards.

Meet IPL's Mr Consistent

Meet IPL's Mr Consistent

Rediff.com10 Apr 2025

273 runs to his name, he has surged to the second position in the Orange Cap race and also became the first Indian to cross the 200-run mark in IPL 2025.

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

Security beefed up at Motera Stadium: Here's why!

Rediff.com8 Mar 2023

With both the Indian and Australian Prime Minister set to visit the Motera Stadium for the opening day of the fourth Test, the security has been beefed up at the stadium.

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Why Harsh Sanghvi Is So Important For Gujarat BJP

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'He is a man of action and goes to the ground and solves the problem.' 'Be it the Air India crash of Ahmedabad, Morbi bridge collapse, Deesa blast or Gambhira bridge collapse, he is on the spot.'

'Somebody Get Travis Head Out'

'Somebody Get Travis Head Out'

Rediff.com4 Mar 2025

'He is one guy that India will really want back in the dressing room very quickly.'

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

When Modi's offer 'alarmed' Trump's security detail

Rediff.com17 Mar 2025

'It showed me that this man had courage. He makes his own decisions, but he also trusted me enough in that moment to walk with me into the crowd,' Modi tells Lex Fridman on his podcast.

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

The Live Show Line-Up This Year

Rediff.com20 Oct 2025

With India increasingly attracting global artistes, the ministry of information and broadcasting is working to simplify the process of setting up concerts in the country.

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Sourav Ganguly back as CAB president after 6 years!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Sourav Ganguly, who previously served as BCCI president from 2019 to 2022, replaced his elder brother Snehasish Ganguly.

What The Fans Want From Kohli

What The Fans Want From Kohli

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

Fans packed in large numbers for the third day of the fourth Test between India and Australia at the Narendra Modi stadium in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

India vs Pakistan: More than 11,000 security personnel to be deployed

Rediff.com9 Oct 2023

More than 11,000 personnel of various agencies including Gujarat Police, NSG, RAF, and home guards among others will be deployed in Ahmedabad and at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad during the India-Pakistan World Cup cricket match on October 14, a senior officer said on Monday.

PCB chief gives pep talk to Pakistan team ahead of India clash

PCB chief gives pep talk to Pakistan team ahead of India clash

Rediff.com13 Oct 2023

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chief Zaka Ashraf on Friday gave a pep talk to the Pakistan cricket team ahead of its much-anticipated World Cup match against arch-rivals India in Ahmedabad on Saturday.

'Heartbreaking': Prez, PM, Rahul condole stampede deaths

'Heartbreaking': Prez, PM, Rahul condole stampede deaths

Rediff.com4 Jun 2025

President Droupadi Murmu, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Congress top leaders Mallikarjun Kharge and Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday condoled the Bengaluru stampede deaths and the Bharatiya Janata Party asked the Congress government to own up responsibility for what it called the 'state-sponsored negligence'.

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

Amit Shah's Vision: '2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad'

Amit Shah's Vision: '2036 Olympics in Ahmedabad'

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Ahmedabad's Sardar Patel complex to be venue, says Amit Shah

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

ICC World Cup final: PIX: It's a sea of blue at Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Fans wearing the India jersey, carrying the Indian flag, laughing, joking and anticipating an India win are moving towards the Narendra Modi stadium. There are families, friends, children, adults, teenagers, middle aged and the senior citizen who have all painted the city blue.

Gill And Co Thank Ahmedabad Fans

Gill And Co Thank Ahmedabad Fans

Rediff.com14 May 2024

Shubman Gill, the GT team and support staff thanked fans with a lap of honour around the stadium after the match was abandoned.

'Cricket at heart?': Lara's wake-up call for West Indies team

'Cricket at heart?': Lara's wake-up call for West Indies team

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Legendary Brian Lara said the struggling West Indies would "find a way" in getting their act together in Test cricket if they really had "cricket at heart".

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

World Cup Final PIX: Surya Kirans' grand display lights up Motera

Rediff.com19 Nov 2023

Prior to the start of the World Cup final, Indian Air Force's aerobatic team Surya Kirans put up a grand show at the Narendra Modi Stadium.

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Can Kohli end RCB's IPL title drought?

Rediff.com2 Jun 2025

Virat Kohli has been with RCB since the inaugural edition of the IPL in 2008, including nine seasons as captain of a franchise that made the finals in 2009, 2011 and 2016 but lost every time.

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Will Bumrah play in IPL 2025? Here's what coach said..

Rediff.com29 Mar 2025

Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene on Friday said star pacer Jasprit Bumrah was still recuperating from a back injury and that the team was waiting for him to be cleared by the National Cricket Academy (NCA).

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Two India trips for Messi? Here's what we know

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Lionel Messi on Thursday confirmed his participation in the much-anticipated GOAT Tour of India 2025, calling it an "honour" to revisit the "passionate football nation" where he last played 14 years ago.

World's third largest cricket stadium in Jaipur soon

World's third largest cricket stadium in Jaipur soon

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

The construction work for the first phase of the stadium is likely to take 24 to 30 months.

'Miller's departure won't affect Gujarat Titans'

'Miller's departure won't affect Gujarat Titans'

Rediff.com24 Mar 2025

Gujarat Titans batting coach Parthiv Patel said it is very difficult to fill David Miller's shoes but his side has players who can do the job.

'Why fear? BOOM is here!'

'Why fear? BOOM is here!'

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

MI shared photos of Jasprit Bumrah at the team camp.

Shreyas Iyer smashes 41-ball 85 in practice match

Shreyas Iyer smashes 41-ball 85 in practice match

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Punjab Kings' skipper Shreyas Iyer scored a brilliant 85 runs off 41 balls during his side's intra-squad practice match ahead of their IPL campaign.

High Alert In Srinagar For Modi Arrival

High Alert In Srinagar For Modi Arrival

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

A multi-layer security grid has been enforced in and around Srinagar, aerial surveillance, bomb disposal squads, drones and sharpshooters guarding the Bakshi Stadium are in place for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Srinagar visit on Thursday, March 7, 2024.

IPL 2022 Final: Akshay's In the House

IPL 2022 Final: Akshay's In the House

Rediff.com29 May 2022

100k spectators and a superstar: Akshay Kumar was present at the Narendra Modi stadium for the IPL 2022 final on Sunday.