News for 'RCA'

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

IPL 2026: Safety red flag puts Jaipur matches at risk

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals are seeking an indemnity waiver from the Rajasthan government to host IPL matches in Jaipur due to safety concerns raised about the Sawai Mansingh Stadium.

IndiGo 'profusely apologetic', DGCA to take action

IndiGo 'profusely apologetic', DGCA to take action

Rediff.com9 Dec 2025

Aviation safety regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Monday said it has received IndiGo's response to the show cause notice issued over the large-scale flight cancellations and will take enforcement action.

RCA in turmoil: IPL future hangs in balance

RCA in turmoil: IPL future hangs in balance

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

Gehlot took to X (formerly Twitter) and released a statement announcing his resignation.

Match-fixing allegations cloud IPL once again

Match-fixing allegations cloud IPL once again

Rediff.com23 Apr 2025

Rajasthan Cricket Association official Jaideep Bihani has accused the Rajasthan Royals of match-fixing after they failed to chase down nine runs in the final over in their last two matches.

ChatGPT faces outage amid Ghibli frenzy

ChatGPT faces outage amid Ghibli frenzy

Rediff.com30 Mar 2025

The server overload of ChatGPT was significantly influenced by the release of a new feature that allowed users to generate images in the style of Studio Ghibli, a renowned Japanese animation studio.

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

U-23 'Irani Cup': IPL star to lead Rest of India vs Punjab

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Rizvi will be representing Delhi Capitals this season.

Sacked Rajasthan minister releases 3 pages of 'red diary', alleges graft in RCA poll

Sacked Rajasthan minister releases 3 pages of 'red diary', alleges graft in RCA poll

Rediff.com2 Aug 2023

Sacked Rajasthan minister Rajendra Gudha on Wednesday made public three pages of the purported "red diary" which he has claimed contains the details of financial misdeeds of the Congress government and cited their contents to allege corruption in Rajasthan Cricket Association election.

IPL venue in chaos: Sawai Man Singh stadium sealed over unpaid dues

IPL venue in chaos: Sawai Man Singh stadium sealed over unpaid dues

Rediff.com24 Feb 2024

Rajasthan Cricket Association's (RCA) office and its academy were also sealed, along with the stadium.

Lalit Modi allowed to contest RCA elections

Lalit Modi allowed to contest RCA elections

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

Former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi received a shot in the arm on Wednesday after a Supreme Court-appointed observer cleared his nomination to contest for the post of president in Thursday's Rajasthan Cricket Association elections in Jaipur.

Court dismisses BCCI's application, RCA mulls PIL

Court dismisses BCCI's application, RCA mulls PIL

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

The Rajasthan Cricket Association on Wednesday received some sort of relief as the Jaipur City district judge dismissed the application filed by the Board of Control for Cricket in India seeking transfer of the RCA's suit from ADJ-4 Jaipur.

Greg Chappell joins RCA's academy

Greg Chappell joins RCA's academy

Rediff.com17 Sep 2007

The former India coach, along with bio-mechanist Ian Frazer, will join an academy set up by the Rajasthan Cricket Association.

Morarka, Baid expelled from RCA

Morarka, Baid expelled from RCA

Rediff.com13 Jul 2005

The RCA said both had brought disrepute to the association.

RCA ombudsman, ethics officer to complete full tenure: Raj HC

RCA ombudsman, ethics officer to complete full tenure: Raj HC

Rediff.com15 Jul 2017

A single judge bench of Justice J K Ranka stayed the operation of letters of Joint Secretary Mahendra Nahar that required Ombudsman Gyan Sudha Mishra, a retired judge of the Supreme Court, and Ethics Officer Pana Chand Jain, a retired judge of of the high court, to put down their papers and leave their respective assignments by handing over the files to C P Joshi, the newly-elected RCA chief.

Pulwama attack: After CCI, RCA removes photographs of Pakistan players

Pulwama attack: After CCI, RCA removes photographs of Pakistan players

Rediff.com18 Feb 2019

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) Monday pulled down pictures of Pakistan players from its lobby, protesting against the terrorist attack in Pulwama.

Lalit Modi's son loses RCA election for president's post

Lalit Modi's son loses RCA election for president's post

Rediff.com2 Jun 2017

C P Joshi pips Ruchir Modi to become RCA president

BJP launches scathing attack on RCA

BJP launches scathing attack on RCA

Rediff.com16 Feb 2013

Alleging financial irregularities in RCA, the convener of the BJP Rajasthan unit's sports cell, Brij Kishore Upadhyaya has demanded formation of an adhoc body to manage the daily affairs of the state cricket association.

RCA announces cash award for Rajasthan team

RCA announces cash award for Rajasthan team

Rediff.com23 Jan 2012

The Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) on MOnday announced a cash award of Rs 1.31 crore for the State team that won the Ranji Trophy title for the second consecutive year.

Lalit Modi all set to win RCA President's post

Lalit Modi all set to win RCA President's post

Rediff.com18 Dec 2013

In a major embarrassment for BCCI, former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi is set to reclaim the post of Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) President when he takes on Rampal Sharma in the state body polls on Thursday under the watchful eyes of Supreme Court-appointed observer Justice N M Kasliwal.

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Modi faction confident of thumping victory in RCA elections

Rediff.com19 Dec 2013

The Lalit Modi faction remains confident of a thumping victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) elections which were in Jaipur on Thursday but they will have to wait till January 6 for the results.

Warne tenders apology for insulting RCA secretary

Warne tenders apology for insulting RCA secretary

Rediff.com14 May 2011

Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne has apologised for publicly insulting state Cricket Association (RCA) secretary Sanjay Dixit after an Indian Premier League match here following an internal disciplinary inquiry by the franchise.

RCA files complaint against Warne for abuse

RCA files complaint against Warne for abuse

Rediff.com12 May 2011

Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne has landed in trouble as the state's Cricket Association (RCA) has lodged a complaint against him with the BCCI and the IPL for publicly abusing its secretary Sanjay Dixit for not acceding to his request of a suitable pitch.

Lalit Modi resigns from RCA, says 'goodbye to cricket administration'

Lalit Modi resigns from RCA, says 'goodbye to cricket administration'

Rediff.com12 Aug 2017

Lalit Modi resigned as the president of the Nagaur District Association, marking an end to his presence in the Rajasthan Cricket body, which was banned by the Board of Control for Cricket in India for allowing the tainted administrator in its fold.

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi's faction to move court to challenge his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com14 Oct 2014

Following his ouster as Rajasthan Cricket Association president Lalit Modi and his faction on Monday announced that they will move court against the decision and also challenge the appointment of Amit Pathan as the new chief of RCA.

Lalit Modi moves court against his ouster from RCA

Lalit Modi moves court against his ouster from RCA

Rediff.com15 Oct 2014

The Lalit Modi faction has moved the Jaipur High Court against BJP leader Amin Pathan and few others, who allegedly removed the former Indian Premier League commissioner from the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) in a coup following a no-confidence motion.

Roddick wins RCA Championship

Roddick wins RCA Championship

Rediff.com26 Jul 2004

The world number two retained the RCA Championship title with a comfortable 6-2, 6-3 victory over Germany's Nicolas Kiefer.

Lalit Modi files nomination for RCA polls, BCCI threatens suspension

Lalit Modi files nomination for RCA polls, BCCI threatens suspension

Rediff.com16 Dec 2013

Despite being banned for life by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi defiantly filed his nomination for the December 19 Rajasthan Cricket Association elections on Monday, prompting a livid BCCI to threaten suspension of RCA for letting him back.

Modi back in RCA as Amin Pathan withdraws No Confidence motion

Modi back in RCA as Amin Pathan withdraws No Confidence motion

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

Controversial former IPL czar Lalit Modi and his team are all set to resume their charges at the Rajasthan Cricket Association (RCA) after rival group's Amin Pathan officially withdrew his 'No Confidence Motion' brought in to remove the four office-bearers.

BCCI vs Lalit Modi-led RCA case hearing on September 11

BCCI vs Lalit Modi-led RCA case hearing on September 11

Rediff.com8 Sep 2014

The impasse between the Rajasthan Cricket Association and the Board of Control for Cricket in India is likely to continue as the District Judge, Jaipur (city) has set September 11 as the next date of hearing.

Supreme Court defers RCA election results till Jan 17

Supreme Court defers RCA election results till Jan 17

Rediff.com6 Jan 2014

The fate of former IPL commissioner Lalit Modi, who contested the Rajasthan Cricket Association polls, is likely to be known on January 17 after the Supreme Court said it would open the sealed enveloped containing the results on that day.

RCA elections: Modi, Joshi supporters clash

RCA elections: Modi, Joshi supporters clash

Rediff.com7 Dec 2009

The Rajasthan Cricket Association elections took a violent turn on Monday when the rival supporters of Presidential candidates Lalit Modi and CP Joshi got embroiled in a scuffle outside the RCA office premises in Jaipur.

Modi group sweeps RCA elections

Modi group sweeps RCA elections

Rediff.com21 Feb 2005

The Lalit Modi-led group scored a landslide victory in the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, ending the decades-long reign of the Rungta clan.

BCCI moves Supreme Court against Lalit Modi's participation in RCA polls

BCCI moves Supreme Court against Lalit Modi's participation in RCA polls

Rediff.com2 Jan 2014

The BCCI challenged the Rajasthan Sports Act 2005 allowing the former Indian Premier League commissioner to contest the RCA presidential elections on December 19 despite being banned for life by the Board.

BCCI concedes defeat to Modi; Supreme Court defers RCA election results

BCCI concedes defeat to Modi; Supreme Court defers RCA election results

Rediff.com27 Jan 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday told the Supreme Court that former Indian Premier League chief Lalit Modi is a clear winner of the Rajasthan Cricket Association elections, but requested it to refrain from making the results official till March 4.

'BCCI acted as per rules while suspending RCA'

'BCCI acted as per rules while suspending RCA'

Rediff.com7 May 2014

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday said it acted as per its rules and regulations while suspending the Rajasthan Cricket Association just after former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi was declared elected president of the state cricket body.

BCCI-RCA in tussle over Rajasthan Royals' home games

BCCI-RCA in tussle over Rajasthan Royals' home games

Rediff.com4 Apr 2014

A day after the fixtures for the second leg of IPL 7 were released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India, the Rajasthan Cricket Association claimed it was not consulted before allotting Rajasthan Royals' home games to Ahmedabad.

FIR lodged against RCA secretary Sanjay Dixit

FIR lodged against RCA secretary Sanjay Dixit

Rediff.com15 Dec 2010

An FIR has been lodged against Rajasthan Cricket Academy (RCA) secretary Sanjay Dixit and contractor Kani Lal over dismantling of a makeshift VIP stand during the second One-day International against New Zealand on December 1 at the Sawai Man Singh stadium.

I'll be back soon, says Lalit Modi after sweeping RCA polls

I'll be back soon, says Lalit Modi after sweeping RCA polls

Rediff.com6 May 2014

Back in the reckoning to return to the Board of Control for Cricket in India after being elected president of the Rajasthan Cricket Association, banned former Indian Premier League commissioner Lalit Modi said winning the polls is the first step towards returning to the Indian cricket board.

RCA to file criminal complaint against Shane Warne

RCA to file criminal complaint against Shane Warne

Rediff.com16 May 2011

Rajasthan Cricket Association has decided to lodge a criminal complaint against Rajasthan Royals captain Shane Warne at a local court for allegedly abusing its secretary Sanjay Dixit after an IPL match in Jaipur, ignoring the apology from the legendary Australian.

Modi is an autocrat in cricket: RCA official

Modi is an autocrat in cricket: RCA official

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Rajasthan Cricket Academy (RCA) secretary Sanjay Dikshit has taken Indian Premier League Commissioner Lalit Modi to task over the Kochi bidding controversy and accused him of separating the IPL from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI).

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Pacer Pankaj Singh retires from all forms of cricket

Rediff.com10 Jul 2021

Pacer Pankaj Singh, who contributed in Rajasthan's two Ranji Trophy triumphs and briefly played for India, on Saturday announced his retirement from all forms of cricket.