News for 'Nikhil Kumar'

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Actor Rakul Preet Singh's brother arrested in drugs case

Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

According to officials, Aman Preet Singh is among five people arrested as customers.

If you lost, take it on the chin rather than crib: Chopra hits out at Pak

If you lost, take it on the chin rather than crib: Chopra hits out at Pak

Rediff.com19 Oct 2023

Former Indian cricketer Nikhil Chopra said that Pakistan should accept their defeat against India in the World Cup as they lost fair and square.

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff's Wave Rider Retires!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

We asked colleagues, present and past, to reflect on a man who has made such a difference to their lives and careers. Here it is then, a rich collection of memories that offer enchanting glimpses of the enigmatic Ajit Balakrishnan.

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

UP: Dalit boy dies after being thrashed by teacher

Rediff.com27 Sep 2022

Nikhil Kumar, a class 10 student at a local inter-college on Phaphond Road in Achalda police station area, was allegedly thrashed by his social sciences teacher Ashwini Singh on September 7 for making mistakes in a test.

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

2024 ICC T20 World Cup Squads

Rediff.com31 May 2024

T20 World Cup Squads

T20 WC: WI aims for solid start against PNG; USA open against Canada

T20 WC: WI aims for solid start against PNG; USA open against Canada

Rediff.com1 Jun 2024

More than eight years after Carlos Brathwaite's four sixes at Eden Gardens gave them their second T20 world title, a wounded West Indies will look to redeem themselves at home when they begin their campaign in the event's ninth edition by taking on Papua New Guinea, in Georgetown on Sunday.

Look East policy should include West too: European envoys

Look East policy should include West too: European envoys

Rediff.com15 May 2012

Diplomats of European countries have called on Nagaland Governor Nikhil Kumar and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio amidst a controversy in New Delhi over their 'uninformed' visit to the North-Eastern state. The diplomats discussed the possibilities of enhancing cooperation between India and EU in various fields pertaining to the N-E region and Nagaland in particular during their meetings with Kumar and Rio on Monday, official sources said

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

33 first-timers among Modi's council of ministers

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Those joining Prime Minister Narendra Modi's council of ministers for the first time include three former chief ministers -- Shivraj Singh Chouhan (Madhya Pradesh), Manohar Lal Khattar (Haryana) and H D Kumaraswamy (Karnataka).

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

'Rahul Seems A Combination Of Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar'

Rediff.com18 Apr 2024

'The Congress is trying to reinvent itself -- the caste census demand, OBC emphasis, the anti-corporate thrust, especially on Adani etc -- all this is not standard Congress strategy.'

If Nitish is made INDIA convenor...: Tejashwi

If Nitish is made INDIA convenor...: Tejashwi

Rediff.com3 Jan 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar was an experienced leader and it would be great if a proposal came to make him the convenor of the Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA), his deputy Tejashwi Yadav said on Wednesday.

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Modi govt 3.0: Who is in, who is out

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Over 65 Union ministers are likely to take oath, going by the visual of the meeting Modi held with his likely council of ministers.

Neiphiu Rio all set for third term as Nagaland CM

Neiphiu Rio all set for third term as Nagaland CM

Rediff.com28 Feb 2013

Nagaland Peoples Front Legislature Party, which swept back to power in assembly polls, will elect chief minister Neiphiu Rio as its leader and along with alliance partners Bharatiya Janata Party and Janata Dal-United approach Governor Nikhil Kumar by Friday to form the next government in the state.

Rio stakes claim to form government in Nagaland

Rio stakes claim to form government in Nagaland

Rediff.com2 Mar 2013

Nagaland chief minister and leader of the Democratic Alliance of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio on Saturday met Governor Nikhil Kumar and staked claim to form the government.

Nitish govt headed for showdown with Guv over this issue

Nitish govt headed for showdown with Guv over this issue

Rediff.com19 Aug 2023

The Nitish Kumar government appeared to be heading for a showdown with Bihar Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar as the Raj Bhavan reversed an order of the state administration to freeze bank accounts of two officials of Babasaheb Bhimrao Ambedkar Bihar University in Muzaffarpur.

Wasim Akram to coach Akshay Kumar?

Wasim Akram to coach Akshay Kumar?

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The former Pakistani cricketer may star in Akki-starrer Patiala House.

Kandhamal killing: VHP leader rejected security

Kandhamal killing: VHP leader rejected security

Rediff.com22 Sep 2009

Vishwa Hindu Parishad leader Swami Laxmanananda Saraswati, whose killing last year had triggered riots, had rejected the police's request for deployment of security personnel within the campus of Jalespeta ashram on the grounds that it would not suit its atmosphere.

Home secy meets Nagaland Governor, CM

Home secy meets Nagaland Governor, CM

Rediff.com12 May 2010

Union Home Secretary G K Pillai on Wednesday discussed the situation in Nagaland with Governor Nikhil Kumar and Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio in the wake of Manipur government opposing National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak Muivah leader T Muivah's visit to his village.

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

This restaurant serves food, adventure -- 160 ft up in the air

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

Fly Dining at Noida sector 38 A has become a perfect place for adventure lovers where they can enjoy their food in a unique way and place -- 160 feet up in the air.

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Full list: Modi's New Ministers And Their Portfolios

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Here is the complete list of ministers in Modi 3.0 and their portfolios:

Campaign against caste: 'It's a national shame'

Campaign against caste: 'It's a national shame'

Rediff.com18 May 2010

On May 11 we launched our campaign against caste in census 2011 and responses from readers have been pouring in. While some merely clicked the 'I am against the caste census' button, others were more vocal. We present what our readers had to say.

Anarkali Padar Rahen Hain!

Anarkali Padar Rahen Hain!

Rediff.com2 Mar 2023

Taj: Divided by Blood, directed by Ron Scalpello, has some interesting actors playing key roles -- in his OTT debut, Dharmendra Shaikh plays Salim Chishti while Naseeruddin Shah plays Akbar.

Uttarakhand Police troll Kohli; delete tweet after outrage

Uttarakhand Police troll Kohli; delete tweet after outrage

Rediff.com13 Mar 2021

The Uttarakhand Police mocked India captain Virat Kohli after he was dismissed for a duck in the first T20 International against England on Friday, by making a meme on social media to warn riders against rash driving.

Elvish Yadav grilled for 2 hrs; Venom glands missing in all snakes

Elvish Yadav grilled for 2 hrs; Venom glands missing in all snakes

Rediff.com8 Nov 2023

Youtuber Elvish Yadav was questioned by the Noida Police early Wednesday over suspected use of snake venom at a party, officials said, even as an investigation by the veterinary department found venom glands missing in all nine snakes that were rescued last week.

Goa communal violence probe completed

Goa communal violence probe completed

Rediff.com12 Feb 2007

Riots had erupted after a mob demolished a madrassa allegedly constructed illegally on the outskirt of Sanvordem-Curchorem.

Tussle between Nitish govt, Bihar Guv over appointment of VCs escalates

Tussle between Nitish govt, Bihar Guv over appointment of VCs escalates

Rediff.com23 Aug 2023

The ongoing tussle between the Nitish Kumar government and the Raj Bhavan further escalated with the Bihar education department inviting applications for the post of vice-chancellors (VC) in different universities days after Governor (Chancellor) Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar's secretariat issued a similar advertisement.

Johnson gets 'confidence boost' ahead of Asian Games

Johnson gets 'confidence boost' ahead of Asian Games

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

Sunday also proved to be a good day for Delhi's star 400m runner Amoj Jacob, whose winning time was 45.92 seconds.

Bomb-making material found in Bihar lock-up

Bomb-making material found in Bihar lock-up

Rediff.com22 Mar 2006

Official sources said a bag containing gun powder, sulphur, iron nails and pins was sighted at the lock-up on Wednesday morning.

Chhetri's break opens door for Manvir at King's Cup

Chhetri's break opens door for Manvir at King's Cup

Rediff.com29 Aug 2023

Chhetri rested as Stimac names 23-member squad for King's Cup

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Shiv Nadar most generous Indian for second year in a row

Rediff.com2 Nov 2023

IT major HCL Technologies' Shiv Nadar has retained his position as the 'most generous Indian' in 2023 as well, with a 76 per cent jump in his donations at Rs 2,042 crore. Wipro's Azim Premji's donations zoomed by 267 per cent to Rs 1,774 crore during the same year, according to the Edelgive Hurun India Philanthropy List 2023 released on Thursday. Richest Indian Mukesh Ambani donated Rs 376 crore in the year, which is an 8 per cent decline.

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Ranji: Gopal's magic overshadows Dube's brilliance

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

Shivam Dube carried his rich recent form into domestic circuit cracking a rapid fifty but Shreyas Gopal's four-wicket haul ensured that Mumbai were bowled out for 251

IIT-aspirant commits suicide in Kota, 12th death this year

IIT-aspirant commits suicide in Kota, 12th death this year

Rediff.com23 Jul 2016

Prince Kumar Singh, a resident of Motihari district of Bihar, is the twelfth student to have died in the coaching hub this year.

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

On his minister calling Ramcharitmanas 'hateful', Nitish says...

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

The Janata Dal-United supremo was replying to queries from journalists in Darbhanga district which he visited as part of his state-wide mass outreach programme 'Samadhan Yatra'.

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Bihar govt issues shoot-at-sight orders anticipating poll violence

Rediff.com9 Apr 2014

The Bihar government on Wednesday issued shoot-at-sight orders against troublemakers and made tight security arrangements to ensure violence free polling in 6 of the 40 Lok Sabha seats to be held on Thursday.

Shuttlers can surprise: Vimal Kumar

Shuttlers can surprise: Vimal Kumar

Rediff.com6 Aug 2004

The chief coach of the Indian badminton team said it could be considered a good achievement if Aparna Popat, Nikhil Kanetkar and Abhinn Shyam Gulta make the last eight stage.

Hoping to escape Ukraine, Indian students walk 35km in freezing cold

Hoping to escape Ukraine, Indian students walk 35km in freezing cold

Rediff.com27 Feb 2022

' We have run out of food items and there is no place to stock up again. When will this end?'

Want to act with Akshay Kumar? Here's how!

Want to act with Akshay Kumar? Here's how!

Rediff.com18 Dec 2009

Kal Ho Naa Ho director Nikhil Advani is looking for candidates to play a young version of Akshay Kumar in his next, Patiala House.

'Is it England?' Nitish chides farmer for speaking 'too much English'

'Is it England?' Nitish chides farmer for speaking 'too much English'

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The speaker identified himself as Amit Kumar from Lakhisarai at the Bapu Sabhagar auditorium where a function was organised to mark the inauguration of the 'fourth agriculture roadmap' of the state government.

K'taka polls: Kumaraswamy, son in JD-S's first list of 93 candidates

K'taka polls: Kumaraswamy, son in JD-S's first list of 93 candidates

Rediff.com19 Dec 2022

HD Kumaraswamy, former chief minister, will contest from Channapatna where he had won the election defeating local heavyweight CP Yogeshwar in 2018.

Ally Ready To Leave, But Mahagathbandhan Isn't Nervous

Ally Ready To Leave, But Mahagathbandhan Isn't Nervous

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

Five days before the Big Opposition rally in Patna, one of the Mahagathbandhan's allies will walk out of the ruling alliance.