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Haryana ex-DGP Kapoor appointed as ITBP chief; Praveen Kumar to head BSF

Haryana ex-DGP Kapoor appointed as ITBP chief; Praveen Kumar to head BSF

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Former Haryana Police chief Shatrujeet Singh Kapoor has been appointed as the director general of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP). He succeeds Praveen Kumar, who has been named the new head of the Border Security Force (BSF).

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump GOLD

Rediff.com6 Sep 2024

Praveen Kumar smashed the Asian record with a best jump of 2.08m to win the gold medal at the Paralympics.

Sreesanth replaces Praveen Kumar in WC squad

Sreesanth replaces Praveen Kumar in WC squad

Rediff.com8 Feb 2011

S Sreesanth has been included in India's World Cup squad after fellow-pacer Praveen Kumar was ruled out of the tournament because of an injury.

Praveen Kumar fined for dissent

Praveen Kumar fined for dissent

Rediff.com30 Jul 2011

Praveen Kumar has been fined 20 per cent of his match fee for arguing with the umpire on the opening day of the second Test against England at Trent Bridge on Friday.

Pacer Praveen Kumar joins Samajwadi Party

Pacer Praveen Kumar joins Samajwadi Party

Rediff.com11 Sep 2016

Discarded Indian pacer Praveen Kumar has joined Samajwadi Party on Sunday ahead of the upcoming Uttar Pradesh Assembly polls. Kumar, who has represented India in six Test matches and 68 ODIs, said that he met UP chief minister Akhilesh Yadav and took the decision to join his party. "I have met CM and decided to join the party. I will do whatever is possible for the party," Kumar told reporters after meeting the CM, who is also state president of SP.

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Paralympics: Praveen Kumar wins high jump silver

Rediff.com3 Sep 2021

Breaks Asian record.

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Umesh Yadav to replace injured Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com6 May 2010

Unheralded Vidarbha pacer Umesh Yadav will fly to the West Indies on Friday to replace Praveen Kumar, who was ruled out of the ongoing Twenty20 World Cup due to a side strain.

Assault claim a lie, former pacer Praveen Kumar

Assault claim a lie, former pacer Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com16 Dec 2019

Former India pacer Praveen Kumar has in the past been accused of assault.

'I Only Watch Dharmendra's Films. I Don't Watch Anyone Else's Films'

'I Only Watch Dharmendra's Films. I Don't Watch Anyone Else's Films'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Dharmendra's fans gathered outside his Juhu, northwest Mumbai, residence to celebrate his 90th birth anniversary.

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

Praveen Kumar 'mentally unfit', says match referee

Praveen Kumar 'mentally unfit', says match referee

Rediff.com7 Feb 2013

India paceman Praveen Kumar found himself in a fresh controversy after he reportedly abused an opposition player during a match of the BCCI's Corporate Trophy in Raipur.

Praveen Kumar's feat completes the dozen

Praveen Kumar's feat completes the dozen

Rediff.com23 Jul 2011

Till a few weeks back, he wasn't certain of his place in the Indian Test line-up.

Para Worlds: Praveen braves injury to claim high jump bronze

Para Worlds: Praveen braves injury to claim high jump bronze

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Paris Paralympic gold medallist Praveen Kumar had to settle for bronze in the men's T64 high jump at the Asian Para Games after clearing a season's best 2.00 metres.

Like veteran Nehra, Praveen Kumar eyes India comeback...

Like veteran Nehra, Praveen Kumar eyes India comeback...

Rediff.com9 May 2016

Gujarat Lions were pleasantly surprised to see a seaming track on offer at the Edens Gardens and made full use of the conditions to set up a five-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders.

Praveen Kumar, a man of few words

Praveen Kumar, a man of few words

Rediff.com25 Jun 2011

He had a haul of six wickets on his Test debut but Indian medium pacer Praveen Kumar remained a man of few words -- neither launching a tirade against critics nor blowing his own trumpet.

Praveen Kumar ruled out of SA ODI series

Praveen Kumar ruled out of SA ODI series

Rediff.com11 Jan 2011

India'a injury woes continued with medium pacer Praveen Kumar heading home after sustaining an elbow injury on the eve of their five-match ODI series against South Africa starting on Wednesday.

Praveen Kumar to get married on November 18

Praveen Kumar to get married on November 18

Rediff.com14 Nov 2010

India's One-day specialist Praveen Kumar will be tying the knot with his childhood sweetheart Sapna in Meerut on November 18.

Praveen Kumar: It takes three to tango

Praveen Kumar: It takes three to tango

Rediff.com18 Mar 2010

The one performance that stood out was Praveen Kumar's, the Uttar Pradesh bowler recording the first hat-trick of the third edition.

Praveen Kumar involved in altercation with fans

Praveen Kumar involved in altercation with fans

Rediff.com7 Aug 2011

If injuries and back-to-back Test defeats were not enough, the Indian cricket team's tour of England has taken another disastrous turn as pacer Praveen Kumar reportedly got into a spat with fans after the practice match against Nothamptonshire.

'It's a huge moment for me': Harmanpreet on Padma Shri

'It's a huge moment for me': Harmanpreet on Padma Shri

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India women's captain Harmanpreet Kaur and former men's skipper Rohit Sharma headline the list of sportspersons to be honoured with Padma awards this Republic Day.

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

No cricketers! Meet 2025 Khel Ratna, Arjuna nominees

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Hockey star Hardik Singh lone recommendation for Khel Ratna; Divya, TJ & Mehuli for Arjuna

IPL Stats: Praveen Kumar is most economical bowler!

IPL Stats: Praveen Kumar is most economical bowler!

Rediff.com15 Apr 2013

Statistical highlights of the IPL match between Rajasthan Royals and Kings XI Punjab in Jaipur on Sunday.

Dhoni is the 'Obama' of cricket, says Praveen Kumar

Dhoni is the 'Obama' of cricket, says Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com1 Feb 2011

If being inspiring is a measure of leadership skills then Indian cricket captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is comparable only to charismatic American President Barack Obama, feels all-rounder Praveen Kumar.

I never felt it was my first Test: Praveen Kumar

I never felt it was my first Test: Praveen Kumar

Rediff.com22 Jun 2011

The young medium-pacer from Uttar Pradesh said bowling in his first Test was an enjoyable experience.

Scare on Akasa Air flight as passenger tries to open emergency exit

Scare on Akasa Air flight as passenger tries to open emergency exit

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

A passenger on an Akasa Air flight from Varanasi to Mumbai was detained after allegedly attempting to open the aircraft's emergency exit before takeoff.

Vijay's TVK gets 'whistle' symbol for 2026 polls

Vijay's TVK gets 'whistle' symbol for 2026 polls

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The Election Commission has allotted the 'whistle' symbol to actor Vijay's political party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), for the upcoming 2026 Assembly elections. Party workers are enthusiastically promoting the symbol across Tamil Nadu.

Karnataka govt cook sacked for joining RSS march

Karnataka govt cook sacked for joining RSS march

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

The Karnataka government has relieved an assistant cook at a hostel run by the Backward Classes Welfare department in Basavakalyana after he allegedly participated in a route march organised by the RSS. This follows a complaint and is in line with rules barring government employees from participating in politically affiliated organizations.

R-Day parade: Navy tableau to feature 5th century ship

R-Day parade: Navy tableau to feature 5th century ship

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The Indian Navy's Republic Day tableau will showcase indigenous platforms like INS Vikrant and a stitched ship from the 5th century CE, highlighting the theme of a 'Strong Navy for a Strong Nation'.

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

More para-athletes should have get Khel Ratna: Praveen

Rediff.com3 Jan 2025

Praveen Kumar expressed his sentiments without naming anyone, saying he would have been happier if other Paris Paralympics medallists had also been honored.

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Adversity To Altitude: Praveen's Inspirational Leap To Gold

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Praveen Kumar etched his name in India's sporting folklore with a gold medal in the men's high jump men's high jump T64 event at the Paralympics on Saturday.

Cricket Buzz: Mumbai allowed to replace injured Praveen Kumar with Ojha after toss

Cricket Buzz: Mumbai allowed to replace injured Praveen Kumar with Ojha after toss

Rediff.com23 May 2014

In a rare occurrence on the cricket field, Mumbai Indians replaced injured medium pacer Praveen Kumar with left-arm spinner Pragyan Ojha after the toss, in their match against Delhi Daredevils, at the Wankhede stadium, on Friday.

Find out why pacer Praveen Kumar had stopped stepping out of his house

Find out why pacer Praveen Kumar had stopped stepping out of his house

Rediff.com11 May 2014

After missing out on initial IPL action, Praveen Kumar made an instant impact against Chennai Super Kings, albeit in a losing cause, but the Mumbai Indians medium-pacer said he still gets the goose bumps when he thinks about his snub during the February auctions.

Jharkhand offers job, flat to Bihar doctor after naqab row

Jharkhand offers job, flat to Bihar doctor after naqab row

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

Ansari alleged that Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar tried to demean naqab and the Muslim community by removing the veil of a woman.

Searching for loo, AI Express flier tries to open cockpit door; held

Searching for loo, AI Express flier tries to open cockpit door; held

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

The matter was reported to the relevant authorities on landing and is currently under investigation, the airline said.

'I Passed Off Dharamji As A Woman'

'I Passed Off Dharamji As A Woman'

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

'I wanted to do something different, so I turned Dharamji into Hardy, making him waddle with Naseer's stick-like Laurel.' 'People enjoyed seeing him in these avatars. When you work with an evergreen superstar like Dharamji, you can make such 'items'.'

India can win 20 medals at World Para C'ships: Jhajharia

India can win 20 medals at World Para C'ships: Jhajharia

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

'At the previous edition in Kobe, India won 17 medals. With a stronger team this time, I am confident we will surpass 20 medals and create history on home soil.'

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

SMAT: Rahane, Surya dazzle in Mumbai's dominant win

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

Mumbai off to flourishing start in SMAT, beat Railways by 7 wickets

Remains of 4 Indians stuck abroad over passport rule, airlines unmoved

Remains of 4 Indians stuck abroad over passport rule, airlines unmoved

Rediff.com2 Nov 2025

The cases, brought to light by Team Aid, a non-governmental organisation specialising in repatriation assistance, have sparked calls for urgent government intervention to resolve what campaigners describe as a "humanitarian crisis".

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

SMAT: Abhishek flattens Bengal; Sanju shines for Kerala

Rediff.com30 Nov 2025

A round-up of Sunday's action in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy group stage matches.