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The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

The many firsts on 70th R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2019

Four veterans of the Indian National Army, an all-women contingent of the 183-year-old Assam Rifles marching down Rajpath and an Indian Air Force aircraft flying using a mix of traditional and biofuel.

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

It's confirmed, India to ban e-cigarettes

Rediff.com2 Dec 2019

The bill defines electronic cigarettes ss electronic devices that heat a substance, which may contain nicotine and other chemicals, to create vapour for inhalation.

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Tell us! Can India repeat their CWG success at Asian Games?

Rediff.com17 Aug 2018

Asian Games will be a reality check for India's athletes after the Commonwealth Games high

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Buzz: Now, woman cricketer Molineux takes a break

Rediff.com22 Nov 2019

The 21-year-old Molineux, who plays for Melbourne Renegades in the Women's Big Bash League, has requested for a break and will not be travelling with the Renegades squad to Ballarat for their match against Melbourne Stars on Saturday.

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Land bill: Rajya Sabha names 10 members to Joint Committee

Rediff.com13 May 2015

On Tuesday, the government had agreed to refer it to the committee.

On Day 10, India's medal hopes rest on Lalita, Krishan

On Day 10, India's medal hopes rest on Lalita, Krishan

Rediff.com15 Aug 2016

Woman steeplechaser Lalita Babar carries the fervent hopes of the sports fans to finally open India's medal tally on day 10 of the Rio Olympics on Monday.

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rukna Nahi Hai... a tribute to the Rio-bound athletes

Rediff.com2 Aug 2016

A record contingent of 121 athletes, including 54 women, will represent India at the Rio Olympics.

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

'What if any athlete gets infected while competing'?

Rediff.com29 Jun 2020

The administrators are busy thrashing out resumption plans but with the COVID-19 pandemic showing no signs of slowing down, India's sportsperson are pleading for caution as discussion rages on whether competitions can resume by August. Top stars from various disciplines want the waiting period to continue, while others pointed out at the loss it would cause in terms of fitness and readiness.

Kohli follows in Rohit's footsteps, co-owns wrestling team

Kohli follows in Rohit's footsteps, co-owns wrestling team

Rediff.com10 Dec 2015

India Test captain Virat Kohli became the second cricketer after Rohit Sharma to join the Pro Wrestling League bandwagon after he was named as the co-owner of the Bengaluru Yodhas team.

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Sports Shorts: Paes returns to top 50 in rankings

Rediff.com5 Mar 2018

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

List of military honourees

List of military honourees

Rediff.com26 Jan 2008

In all, 425 officers and men of the armed forces received gallantry and other defence decorations this year.

Women's Hockey WC: India held by England after late equaliser

Women's Hockey WC: India held by England after late equaliser

Rediff.com21 Jul 2018

Neha Goyal gave India the lead in the 25th minute before Lily Owsley equalised from a penalty corner in the 54th minute.

Vemula death anniversary: Protesters clash with police outside Hyderabad University

Vemula death anniversary: Protesters clash with police outside Hyderabad University

Rediff.com17 Jan 2017

A number of students' organisations had assembled in front of university's main gate as part of "Shahadat Din" of Vemula, who was found hanging in a hostel room on the varsity campus on January 17 last year.

Opposition slams PM Modi on lack of comprehensive foreign policy

Opposition slams PM Modi on lack of comprehensive foreign policy

Rediff.com28 Jun 2016

The government's foreign policy lacks coherence, clarity and consistency, they said.

5 convicted for rape of German woman

5 convicted for rape of German woman

Rediff.com27 Jan 2009

In a quick disposal of a rape case, a local court on Tuesday convicted five accused of raping a 20-year-old German tourist in Chandigarh in September. Pankaj Punia, Manvir Singh Jolly, Harpreet Singh Dalli, Sukhwinder Singh Sukhi and Sompal were booked for kidnapping the woman from outside a five star hotel here on September 28 and taking her to a farmhouse in Haryana's Samalakha area, where she was gang raped.

He quit wrestling to give India Olympic champion...

He quit wrestling to give India Olympic champion...

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

Yogeshwar Dutt says it was not a difficult decision to quit the mat since he did it for his favourite student Bajrang Punia, who he thinks can go on to become India's first wrestler to win an Olympic gold.

2nd T20I: New Zealand women pip India eves in last ball thriller

2nd T20I: New Zealand women pip India eves in last ball thriller

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

With this victory, New Zealand have taken a 2-0 lead in the series with a match to play.

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Shorts: Boxer Duati challenges semis loss at Nationals

Rediff.com7 Dec 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

AAP 2nd list out; Gandhi grandson vs Dikshit's son in Delhi

Rediff.com27 Feb 2014

Arvind Kejriwal led-Aam Aadmi Party on Thursday released the second list of candidates for the upcoming General Elections.

Rape case: German girl identifies 2 accused

Rape case: German girl identifies 2 accused

Rediff.com6 Oct 2008

The 20-year-old victim identified Pankaj Punia and Harpreet Singh alias Dalli during the parade carried out in jail along with other people on Sunday, police said. The victim, who was in the city along with Embassy officials and her father, made no mistake in the identification of the two accused in the presence of Sub Divisional Magistrate, they said.

German girl assault: 5th suspect surrenders

German girl assault: 5th suspect surrenders

Rediff.com3 Oct 2008

A fifth person allegedly involved in the molestation and abduction of a German girl surrendered on Friday before a local court which sent him to two days in police custody and also extended the remand of four other suspects. Sompal, who was absconding, surrendered in the court of Chief Judicial Magistrate Kanchan Mahi in Chandigarh.

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