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'Heavy dew was a big factor, ball was getting wet'

'Heavy dew was a big factor, ball was getting wet'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2019

Sunrisers Hyderabad pacer Sandeep Sharma, who took two wickets, blamed the moisture on the wicket and heavy dew later on for their defeat.

Monsoon likely to hit north India by July 5

Monsoon likely to hit north India by July 5

Rediff.com30 Jun 2014

After missing its deadline, the monsoon is likely to hit the national capital and parts of north India by the end of the week, a private forecasting agency said on Monday.

Modi's soil health card plan: BJP-ruled states among worst performers

Modi's soil health card plan: BJP-ruled states among worst performers

Rediff.com30 May 2016

Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Chhattisgarh (all BJP-ruled), Karnataka, Haryana, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir, Bihar, Assam, West Bengal and Kerala are among the worst performers.

The 'cook' who bagged a Rs 26 cr mining license

The 'cook' who bagged a Rs 26 cr mining license

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

At the time of bidding, Amit Bahadur had Rs 4,840 in his bank account.

Agriculture can't be run sitting in Delhi: Pawar to govt

Agriculture can't be run sitting in Delhi: Pawar to govt

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Pawar alleged that the Centre neither consulted states this time, nor it called any meeting with state agriculture ministers before preparing these bills.

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

'BJP is going to remain in power for a very long time'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2020

'The BJP is the most progressive force within Hinduism today.'

REVEALED! How Nirav Modi transferred fraudulent funds

REVEALED! How Nirav Modi transferred fraudulent funds

Rediff.com13 Mar 2019

ED team managed to get several bank statements from Barbados, Dubai, Hong Kong etc. which prove vital overseas link and money trail relating to Nirav Modi and his aides.

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

How will new KXIP captain Ashwin handle the likes of Yuvraj, Gayle...

Rediff.com27 Feb 2018

Senior off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin insists that he is not losing sleep over making a limited-overs comeback for India and his immediate focus is on the 'big responsibility' of captaining Kings XI Punjab in the upcoming 11th season of the Indian Premier League.

Lahore terror attack: Pak launches military ops

Lahore terror attack: Pak launches military ops

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Pakistan on Monday launched a massive military operation in Punjab province in the wake of the deadly Taliban suicide bombing in Lahore, conducting raids and making several arrests.

For the RSS, Gandhi was a leader gone awry

For the RSS, Gandhi was a leader gone awry

Rediff.com2 Oct 2018

'Gandhi was ambivalent about the RSS; the Sangh, for their part, actively distrusted him.'

Why Mamata left the Congress!

Why Mamata left the Congress!

Rediff.com7 May 2021

'Mamata wanted the Congress in alliance with the BJP in Bengal against the Left Front government.' 'Pranab Mukherjee opposed it, stating it would amount to compromising on secularism.' 'In 2021, Mamata defeats the BJP and becomes a champion of secularism.'

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Funds swindled by Nirav Modi could be much higher

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

Only 40 per cent of the forensic information required was made available by PNB and as such, there is no way that one can put a cap on the total value of LoUs issued. He is the second Indian to be declared a fugitive economic offender, after liquor baron Vijay Mallya.

What a cricketing comeback should be!

What a cricketing comeback should be!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2020

928 runs in 6 games. One triple century. One double century. One century. Two fifties. Sarfaraz Khan has made a dream comeback to first class cricket.

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

1971 War: A brave Dakota pilot's contribution

Rediff.com14 Jun 2021

'We flew all missions in the first part of the war at low levels; that is at 300 to 500 feet above the ground.' 'These sorties were no doubt stressful since the pilots and crew had to look out for birds and obstructions as well as enemy gunfire.'

Would have gone to support farmers if was not stopped: Kejriwal

Would have gone to support farmers if was not stopped: Kejriwal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2020

He asked all party members to serve the farmers selflessly.

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Sidhu insists on dialogue with Pakistan

Rediff.com28 Feb 2019

"The solution to terror is peace, development and progress and not unemployment, hatred and fear," he said.

Dust storms, rain hit northern states; IMD predicts more bad weather

Dust storms, rain hit northern states; IMD predicts more bad weather

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The NDMA added that the National Capital Region, and Hisar, Kaithal, Jind, Kurukshetra, Karnal in Haryana is likely to be again hit by the unusual weather on Wednesday.

Will Congress's leadership crisis end on Aug 10?

Will Congress's leadership crisis end on Aug 10?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

The current battle within the party is seen as setting the stage for August 10 when Sonia completes one year of interim presidentship, and questions are being raised about a leadership vacuum. For the first time, responsible quarters are suggesting that as Sonia cannot function as interim president indefinitely and Rahul seems to want power but not the responsibility, one way out is collective leadership, reports Aditi Phadnis.

Rahul praises prime minister, calls him his 'guru'

Rahul praises prime minister, calls him his 'guru'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

Days after his public criticism of the government over ordinance on convicted lawmakers, Rahul Gandhi on Thursday sought to mollify Prime Minister Manmohan Singh saying he is "my guru" and "a man with good intent".

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Competing farmers unions prolong stir

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

Let the implementation of reforms be left to the discretion of individual states and ensure an end to the illogical stir, argues Virendra Kapoor.

BJP is opposing Congress without basis, charges Rahul

BJP is opposing Congress without basis, charges Rahul

Rediff.com11 Oct 2012

"We have enough human resource and a diplomat told me that 21st century's Saudia Arabia, with its rich human resource, is India," the Nerhu-Gandhi scion said in his eight-minute speech.

The signs of change in Bihar

The signs of change in Bihar

Rediff.com28 May 2009

So if politics drove, or good politics, I must say, drove Nitish Kumar to the issue of bijli, pani and sadak so be it for that is the least that is needed to be done before talking of other issues.

Mulayam rules out third front before next LS polls

Mulayam rules out third front before next LS polls

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

0After committing support to the United Progressive Alliance, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday ruled out his involvement in formation of third front before the next Lok Sabha polls even though he had an intriguing meeting with Sukhbir Badal, President of national Democractic Alliance's key constituent Akali Dal.

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

'RIP Chintu, you will be missed': Leaders grief over Rishi Kapoor's death

Rediff.com30 Apr 2020

The death of the veteran Bollywood actor Rishi Kapoor a huge loss for the Indian film industry.

Record 10.55 lakh Covid tests conducted in a day in India

Record 10.55 lakh Covid tests conducted in a day in India

Rediff.com30 Aug 2020

India's COVID-19 recoveries have sprinted past 27 lakh, taking the recovery rate to 76.61 per cent, while the case fatality rate has further dropped to 1.79 per cent, the health ministry said on Sunday.

Sikhs in J&K protest against death sentence to Rajoana

Sikhs in J&K protest against death sentence to Rajoana

Rediff.com28 Mar 2012

Scores of Sikh protesters gathered at Lal Chowk in the city centre in summer capital Srinagar to protest against the death sentence to Balwant Singh Rajoana, the assassin of former Punjab chief minister Beant Singh.

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Blame game at this juncture is suicidal

Rediff.com12 May 2021

To build one's political and ideological arguments on the dead bodies piling up outside our crematoriums is despicable and breaches the basic tenet of human civility, argues Vivek Gumaste.

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

There's more to bank frauds than meets the eyes

Rediff.com21 Sep 2020

A common feature in India is the lag between the occurrence of frauds and the time they are actually reported.

Party to decide on Rahul's elevation: Ambika Soni

Party to decide on Rahul's elevation: Ambika Soni

Rediff.com4 Jun 2016

Party will decide when the time was right to pass on the baton to Rahul Gandhi, says senior Congress leader Ambika Soni.

BJP plays down Sukhbir Badal's comment supporting FDI

BJP plays down Sukhbir Badal's comment supporting FDI

Rediff.com26 Sep 2012

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday played down the remark made by Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal on backing Foreign Direct Investment in retail if the United Progressive Alliance government addresses the concerns of traders.

Mulayam meets Sukhbir Badal, fuels talks of Third Front

Mulayam meets Sukhbir Badal, fuels talks of Third Front

Rediff.com22 Sep 2012

A day after pledging support to the United Progressive Alliance, Samajwadi Party chief Mulayam Singh Yadav on Saturday met Shiromani Akali Dal leader and Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal.

Harbhajan hopes to get back into India Test XI

Harbhajan hopes to get back into India Test XI

Rediff.com7 Dec 2012

Off spinner Harbhajan Singh, not picked in the playing eleven for the third Test match in progress against England at Kolkata, is hopeful of getting into the side after leading Punjab in the Ranji Trophy league game against Mumbai.

After poll drubbing, Congress has only THREE options

After poll drubbing, Congress has only THREE options

Rediff.com7 Mar 2012

The next 10 days will tell you whether the United Progressive Alliance and its leading constituent, the Congress, have learnt the right lessons from their poor performance in the assembly elections held in Uttar Pradesh, Punjab and Goa.

Pak's 26/11 trial: Judge changed for 5th time

Pak's 26/11 trial: Judge changed for 5th time

Rediff.com5 Jun 2012

The judge conducting the trial of Lashkar-e-Tayiba commander Zakiur Rehman Lakhvi and six other Pakistani suspects charged with involvement in the Mumbai attacks was on Tuesday changed for the fifth time, raising questions about progress in the case.

Sidhu showers praise on Narendra Modi

Sidhu showers praise on Narendra Modi

Rediff.com11 Dec 2007

"Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is an efficient man. There is a need for a strong political will to bring the two states (Punjab and Gujarat) on par," Sidhu, a BJP MP from Amritsar, said.

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Is it safe to invest in PSU stocks?

Rediff.com21 May 2019

Traditionally, most PSUs have been cash-rich, which added to their value. However, the government has been tapping regularly into their cash resources to boost revenue for the exchequer

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Finance panel terms of references: 7 states, UTs seek change

Rediff.com8 May 2018

A memorandum, signed by the chief ministers or finance ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Puducherry, Karnataka, Delhi, West Bengal, Kerala and Punjab, said the terms were disruptive and a cause for concern.

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Sports Shorts: Ramkumar achieves career-best rank, Yuki drops

Rediff.com26 Feb 2018

A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Monday

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

'Modi hai to mumkin hai': Congress, BJP spar after Nirav Modi spotted in UK

Rediff.com9 Mar 2019

'It seems PM Modi is running a bank fraudsters settlement company for the likes of Nirav Modi'

Shorts: Srikanth, Sourabh in Syed Modi Intl. last 8

Shorts: Srikanth, Sourabh in Syed Modi Intl. last 8

Rediff.com28 Nov 2019

A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Thursday.