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Hardik likely to lead India in Sri Lanka T20 series

Hardik likely to lead India in Sri Lanka T20 series

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

All-rounder Hardik Pandya is set to lead India in the upcoming three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka, scheduled to start in Mumbai on January 3.

Time for encounter killing: K'taka minister on BJP workers' murder

Time for encounter killing: K'taka minister on BJP workers' murder

Rediff.com29 Jul 2022

'Some instigators are testing our patience. Hence, our government and the chief minister have given a clear message. In the coming days, we will make arrangements that the criminals should tremble to even think or dream of committing such murders'

CoA issues notice, angry members say 'can't stop us'

CoA issues notice, angry members say 'can't stop us'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2018

The tug of war between the BCCI office bearers and the CoA, on Friday, took an ugly turn

Harbhajan's allegations pull the plug on PCA President's term

Harbhajan's allegations pull the plug on PCA President's term

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Chahal was facing multiple allegations with the primary one being, the enrolment of illegal voting members without consent from the Apex Council.

Haryana farmers heading towards Punjab tear-gassed, clash with cops

Haryana farmers heading towards Punjab tear-gassed, clash with cops

Rediff.com23 Feb 2024

Police on Friday used tear gas to disperse Haryana farmers heading towards Khanauri on Punjab's border with the state where farmers, mostly from Punjab, have been camping since last week after their 'Delhi Chalo' march was halted by security forces.

SC refuses to entertain stay on BCCI elections

SC refuses to entertain stay on BCCI elections

Rediff.com18 May 2016

The Supreme Court refused to entertain a plea seeking stay on the Board of Control for Cricket in India elections scheduled to take place on May 22.

Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed

Expert explains why Shivaji Maharaj statue collapsed

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Corroded nuts and bolts likely contributed to the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj statue by causing a failure in steel members forming the frame inside the statue, according to a structural engineer.

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

FIFA tells AIFF to hold elections to avoid ban

Rediff.com24 Jun 2022

FIFA has told India's football association to complete changes to its constitution

'Actors Are Asking For The Sun, Moon And Earth'

'Actors Are Asking For The Sun, Moon And Earth'

Rediff.com9 Jul 2024

'Those movie stars are asking for Rs 35 crore and are opening to Rs 3.5 crore.' 'How's that math working?'

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild Of India

MJ Akbar, Tarun Tejpal suspended from Editors Guild Of India

Rediff.com12 Dec 2018

The Guild had sought the views of its executive committee on what action should be taken against Akbar, a dormant member at present and one of its past presidents, Tejpal and senior journalist Gautam Adhikari "in light of sexual misconduct allegations levelled against them", a statement said.

SEE: Face of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple revealed

SEE: Face of Ram Lalla idol at Ayodhya temple revealed

Rediff.com19 Jan 2024

The new idol of Lord Ram was placed in the sanctum sanctorum of Ayodhya's Ram Janmabhoomi temple on Thursday afternoon, ahead of the January 22 consecration ceremony.

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

#MeToo: Suspend BCCI CEO Johri, 7 state units write to COA chief

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

It is learnt that Johri has submitted his explanation to the showcause notice served by the COA after an anonymous account of alleged sexual harassment came up against him on social media. The accuser, who is yet to reveal her identity, claims to be an ex-colleague of Johri during his stint with the Discovery channel.

PFI encouraged vulnerable youth to join Lashkar, ISIS, Al-Qaeda: NIA

PFI encouraged vulnerable youth to join Lashkar, ISIS, Al-Qaeda: NIA

Rediff.com25 Sep 2022

The accused PFI leaders also conspired to establish Islamic rule in India by committing terrorist acts as a part of violent jihad, as per the report.

BJP asks Kirti to explain why he should not be expelled from party

BJP asks Kirti to explain why he should not be expelled from party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

BJP sources said the notice is a standard follow-up to suspension of a party leader and a decision on expulsion of Azad.

Pawar drops ED office visit plan, says won't get scared off

Pawar drops ED office visit plan, says won't get scared off

Rediff.com27 Sep 2019

Pawar thanked the Shiv Sena and the Congress for backing him on the ED action issue.

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Party workers feel I'm being sidelined: Pankaja Munde

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

She hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union home minister Amit Shah and BJP president J P Nadda as her leaders.

Pralhad Joshi, Bhupender Yadav appointed BJP's Rajasthan, MP poll in-charge

Pralhad Joshi, Bhupender Yadav appointed BJP's Rajasthan, MP poll in-charge

Rediff.com7 Jul 2023

Former Union minister Prakash Javadekar and another senior party leader Om Prakash Mathur was made poll in-charge for Telangana and Chhattisgarh respectively, a party statement said.

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

'No clarity now, premature to comment on Oct-Nov window for IPL'

'No clarity now, premature to comment on Oct-Nov window for IPL'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

The IPL has been postponed till April 15 in the wake of COVID-19 pandemic and with the country scheduled to go for another two week extension of the lockdown, it is but natural that the cash-rich league can't be held during its dedicated April-May window.

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Congress govt in MP stares at collapse after 22 MLAs resign

Rediff.com10 Mar 2020

The 15-month-old Kamal Nath government in Madhya Pradesh was pushed to the brink.

Farmers to protest outside houses of BJP lawmakers across India

Farmers to protest outside houses of BJP lawmakers across India

Rediff.com4 Jun 2021

Farmers protesting the contentious farm laws will hold demonstrations outside the residences of Bharatiya Janata Party lawmakers across the country on Saturday, a Bharatiya Kisan Union (BKU) office-bearer said.

Lodha panel's recommendations: The possible implications

Lodha panel's recommendations: The possible implications

Rediff.com4 Jan 2016

A look at what can happen if the Supreme Court decides to implement the reforms the Justice Lodha panel recommended for the BCCI.

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Why BSP bets on door-to-door campaign

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The core BSP campaign continues to be 'cadre-based' and personal connect, such as knocking each door or through nukkad sabhas.

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Blow to BCCI: Amicus Curiae sticks to most of Lodha Reforms

Rediff.com16 May 2018

The only major point, where the amicus suggested a change was reverting to the five-man selection panel from the current three-member committee. It also suggested a change in 'Test Players Only' clause to minimum 20 first-class matches.

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

We were victims of politics: Bilkis case convict after release

We were victims of politics: Bilkis case convict after release

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

A day after he and 10 others were released from jail in the case related to the gang rape of Bilkis Bano and murder of her family members during the 2002 Gujarat riots, convict Shailesh Bhatt claimed that they were 'victims of politics'.

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

BCCI CEO to look after board until appointment of new officials

Rediff.com5 Jan 2017

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) administrative staff, under the supervision of chief executive officer (CEO) Rahul Johri, has taken over the day-to-day functioning of the board, two days after the removal of its president Anurag Thakur and secretary Ajay Shirke by the Supreme Court. Johri will also convene the senior selection committee meeting to pick the ODI and T20 teams for the upcoming series against England later this month.

My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

My role in BCCI is over, says Shirke after sacking

Rediff.com2 Jan 2017

Sacked Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke on Monday said he is 'absolutely fine' with the Supreme Court order asking him to leave office but hopes that the BCCI does not lose its international standing owing to the administrative upheaval.

Ford India unions call off month-long strike

Ford India unions call off month-long strike

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

Employees at Ford India's Chennai unit have called off the strike that started on May 30. Following this, the company has revised its severance package from earlier 115 days to 121 days for employees supporting production. The company indicated it would continue 'constructive discussions' with the unions in order to sweeten the deal further, if required.

Need to change the way coalition works: Cong to JD-S

Need to change the way coalition works: Cong to JD-S

Rediff.com27 Jun 2019

The Congress leadership has also asked its leaders not to make any public statements on sensitive issues.

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai Cricket Association joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty are the two erstwhile Indian Premier League governing council members deemed eligible to attend Monday's auctions, but the former captain is not going to be present.

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Trump's Election Should Worry The World

Rediff.com6 Nov 2024

'There are ominous portents of an isolationist administration not only building a physical wall to the south to prevent unwanted immigrants from entering the land of milk and honey, but also trade walls not just against China, but all nations,' foresees Sreekant Sambrani.

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

SP Maurya among 10 booked for burning pages of Ramcharitmanas

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Police have booked more than 10 people for 'promoting enmity' after they allegedly burnt photocopies of the pages of Ramcharitmanas in the Vrindavan area of Lucknow on Sunday.

UP Police files FIR against Twitter head over distorted India map

UP Police files FIR against Twitter head over distorted India map

Rediff.com29 Jun 2021

The map, which showed the Union Territories of Ladakh, Jammu and Kashmir outside India, was noticed on Monday, leading to an uproar by netizens.

Why Mo-Sha Want To Placate Ajit-Shinde

Why Mo-Sha Want To Placate Ajit-Shinde

Rediff.com17 Jun 2024

The coming weeks are sure to have a lot of drama unfolding in Maharashtra, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Classical dancer shot dead in another attack on Indians in US

Rediff.com2 Mar 2024

In yet another deadly attack on Indians and Indian-Americans in the United States in recent months, a 34-year-old trained classical dancer from India and a student of Washington University, was shot dead in St Louis, Missouri.

PIX: Ganguly files nomination papers ahead of BCCI polls

PIX: Ganguly files nomination papers ahead of BCCI polls

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

BCCI office-bearers are expected to be elected unopposed.

Bumrah top contender for BCCI's Arjuna award nomination

Bumrah top contender for BCCI's Arjuna award nomination

Rediff.com13 May 2020

If BCCI decides to send multiple names in the men's category, senior opener Shikhar Dhawan could also be preferred as he missed out in 2018 despite the Board sending his nomination.

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