News for 'Rahul Kumar'

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Hooda or Selja, who will be Cong's Haryana CM pick?

Rediff.com7 Oct 2024

On the eve of the Haryana assembly poll results, the issue of chief minister-ship has taken centre stage in the Congress with all eyes on its high command's next move as the party expects to regain power after 10 years in the state.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

2024's 10 Best OTT Films

Rediff.com17 Dec 2024

The top 10 films of the year may not be great by themselves but they stand out amidst the other OTT releases.

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

What's Stalin Doing At A Kalyanam?

Rediff.com23 Oct 2024

What some of our politicians were up to.

Can India survive the Aussie onslaught?

Can India survive the Aussie onslaught?

Rediff.com7 Dec 2024

Head smashed a swashbuckling hundred to fetch Australia a first innings lead of 157 at his home ground the Adelaide Oval.

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Will Rohit's captaincy lead India to victory at Gabba?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2024

With the series locked at 1-1, Brisbane could well decide the course of the rubber and whether Rohit's men would continue to be the master of their fate in the ongoing World Test Championship.

Emerging Teams Asia Cup: India beat UAE, make semis

Emerging Teams Asia Cup: India beat UAE, make semis

Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Opting to bat first, UAE were bowled out for 107 in 16.5 overs.

Asian Team Squash: Indian men lose to Pakistan in quarterfinals

Asian Team Squash: Indian men lose to Pakistan in quarterfinals

Rediff.com14 Jun 2024

The Indian teams will now vie for classification spots.

How Test Stars Fared In Duleep Trophy

How Test Stars Fared In Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com7 Sep 2024

How the India Test regulars and discards fared over the first two days in the opening round matches of Duleep Trophy.

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Bollywood's FIRE POWER

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

Bollywood doesn't need fire-breathing dragons when it has Bhai.

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

36 killed as overcrowded bus falls into gorge in Almora

Rediff.com5 Nov 2024

A packed beyond capacity bus carrying passengers returning to work after Diwali fell into a deep gorge in Uttarakhand's Almora district on Monday, killing at least 36 of the over 60 people on board.

Duleep Trophy: Another duck for Iyer but Samson steals the show

Duleep Trophy: Another duck for Iyer but Samson steals the show

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Shreyas Iyer, aiming to make a comeback to India's Test squad, fell for a second successive duck in the ongoing tournament.

IPL Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IPL Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

The IPL 2025 auction was a spectacle of astronomical bids and shattered records.

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

68% voting in Jharkhand's 2nd phase, pips 2019 figs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2024

About 68 per cent voter turnout was recorded till 5 pm on Wednesday in 38 assembly constituencies in Jharkhand where voting in the second and final phase ended, officials said.

Patna HC stays Rahul Gandhi's trial in 'Modi surname' case

Patna HC stays Rahul Gandhi's trial in 'Modi surname' case

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

Justice Sandeep Kumar stayed the proceedings while hearing a petition of Gandhi, who has contended that since he has already been convicted in a similar case by a Gujarat court, he cannot be put on trial for the same offence again.

SEE: Video Nixes Smriti's Rahul Attack

SEE: Video Nixes Smriti's Rahul Attack

Rediff.com12 Sep 2022

In a video Smriti Irani lambasted Rahul Gandhi for not paying obeisance at the Swami Vivekananda memorial in Kanyakumari from where he set out on the yatra five days ago.

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

IPL 2025: Samson leads RR's core group retention

Rediff.com31 Oct 2024

The Rajasthan Royals have retained their core group of players, including captain Sanju Samson, as they look to build on their recent success.

After Salman, SRK gets death threat, caller seeks Rs 50 lakh

After Salman, SRK gets death threat, caller seeks Rs 50 lakh

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Bollywood actor Shah Rukh Khan has received a death threat and a demand for Rs 50 lakh, Mumbai police said on Thursday, adding an extortion case has been filed in this connection.

India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

India's weak bowling could cost series: Pujara warns

Rediff.com23 Dec 2024

The Indian team in Australia lacks a bowling attack that is good enough to take 20 wickets in a Test, Cheteshwar Pujara said

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand CM for 4th time

Hemant Soren back as Jharkhand CM for 4th time

Rediff.com28 Nov 2024

JMM leader Hemant Soren was sworn in as the 14th chief minister of Jharkhand in a grand ceremony in Ranchi, amid the presence of a galaxy of INDIA bloc leaders. This is Soren's fourth stint as chief minister. The JMM-led alliance won a majority in the recent assembly polls, securing 56 seats in the 81-member assembly.

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

'Only criteria to be in that dressing room is performance'

Rediff.com2 Jan 2025

Despite the challenging build-up, Gambhir said he is "extremely confident" of retaining the Border Gavaskar Trophy. The players will hope to be as confident as they prepare for the fight to keep their World Test Final chances alive.

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Nitish Kumar Wants To Be Glue For Opposition Unity, But...

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Ever since Nitish embarked on the slippery path of trying to unite the Opposition against the BJP, he has repeatedly rebutted suggestions that the exercise was aimed at bringing himself centre stage. The problem is: It is not enough if he says so. Others have to say so as well, especially Congress, observes Aditi Phadnis.

13-year-old Vaibhav has some good skills: Dravid

13-year-old Vaibhav has some good skills: Dravid

Rediff.com26 Nov 2024

'Vaibhav just came to our trials and we were really happy with what he saw.'

Samit Dravid picked in India Under-19 squad for Australia series

Samit Dravid picked in India Under-19 squad for Australia series

Rediff.com31 Aug 2024

Samit Dravid, son of former India captain and head coach Rahul Dravid, was picked in the India Under-19 squad for the multi-format series against Australia.

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

RSS leader takes U-turn after 'stopped at 240' dig at BJP

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

RSS leader whipped up a political storm for stating that the BJP was restricted to 240 seats, well below the majority mark, in the recently concluded Lok Sabha polls, due to its "arrogance".

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

HC asks Rahul Gandhi to take down social media post

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

The Delhi high court on Thursday asked Congress leader Rahul Gandhi to take down his social media post which revealed the identity of a minor Dalit girl, raped and murdered in 2021, so that the child's identity is protected worldwide.

Duleep Trophy: Can Agarwal make his case for India comeback?

Duleep Trophy: Can Agarwal make his case for India comeback?

Rediff.com11 Sep 2024

In the absence of national regulars, the focus will shift on the likes of Rinku, who was surprisingly not picked for the first round despite having an impressive first-class record.

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Houses of SC-STs torched in Bihar: Nitish orders action

Rediff.com19 Sep 2024

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Thursday condemned the torching of 34 houses, mostly belonging to SC/ST communities, in Nawada district and asked the Additional Director General of Police (Law and Order) to visit the site and oversee the probe.

What Is Nitish Kumar Up To?

What Is Nitish Kumar Up To?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2022

Can Nitishbabu create an anti-BJP phalanx like Jayaprakash Narayan did in 1977 or will his efforts come undone by Opposition leaders' political ambitions and, of course, the BJP's agency-aided campaign of intimidation?

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

Ranji roundup: Shreyas's double ton boosts Mumbai

Rediff.com7 Nov 2024

Shreyas Iyer continued with his red-hot form, smashing a stroke-filled 233 to lead Mumbai to a massive 602/4 declared in their Ranji Trophy Elite Group A match against Odisha.

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Cong worker dies during protest near UP assembly; party blames police

Rediff.com19 Dec 2024

A Congress worker died during a protest near the Uttar Pradesh Assembly in Lucknow, India, on Wednesday. The Congress party alleged the worker, Prabhat Pandey, died due to "police brutality," while police said he was brought to the hospital unconscious and had no visible injury marks. An investigation is underway, and a post-mortem is to be conducted by a panel of doctors.

Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23

Maha polls on Nov 20, J'khand to vote on Nov 13 and 20; results on Nov 23

Rediff.com15 Oct 2024

The assembly polls in Maharashtra will be held in a single phase while Jharkhand polls will be held in two phases, the Election Commission of India announced on Tuesday.

65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

65% polling in Maha; Maoist-hit Gadchiroli beats Mumbai's voter turnout

Rediff.com21 Nov 2024

Maharashtra recorded a voter turnout of 58.22 per cent till 5 pm on Wednesday in the elections to the 288-member state legislative assembly, with Gadchiroli district logging more than 69 per cent voting, poll officials said.

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

30 killed, 60 injured in stampede amid rush of pilgrims at Maha Kumbh

Rediff.com30 Jan 2025

At least 30 people were killed and 60 others injured in a pre-dawn stampede at the Sangam area of the Maha Kumbh early on Wednesday as crores of pilgrims jostled for space to take a holy dip on the occasion of one of the most auspicious days of Mauni Amavasya, officials said.

The Men We Loved In 2024

The Men We Loved In 2024

Rediff.com12 Dec 2024

Good, bad, evil, we saw a gamut of emotions on display in their most stirring form as actors reiterated their worth.

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

Rana gets Test call-up; Kuldeep, Axar out of Aus Tour

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Pace spearhead Harshit Rana received a well-deserved maiden call-up, following his impressive performances.

ISL: Diaz haunts former team as Bengaluru crush Blasters

ISL: Diaz haunts former team as Bengaluru crush Blasters

Rediff.com25 Oct 2024

Bengaluru FC notched their fifth win of the Indian Super League with a clinical 3-1 victory against Kerala Blasters FC in Kochi on Friday.

Nitish Kumar must contest from Phulpur in UP, says JD-U leader

Nitish Kumar must contest from Phulpur in UP, says JD-U leader

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Senior Janata Dal-United leader Dhananjay Singh pitched for Opposition unity ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls and said party workers in Uttar Pradesh want Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar to contest the elections from the state's Phulpur constituency.

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

What An Innings, Nitish Reddy!

Rediff.com29 Dec 2024

It was a proper Test innings, it was of the highest class, and given the circumstances it came in, it was one of the best innings by an Indian batsman in recent memory, applauds Prem Panicker.

Sarfaraz, Jurel and Dayal released from Indian squad for Irani Cup

Sarfaraz, Jurel and Dayal released from Indian squad for Irani Cup

Rediff.com30 Sep 2024

Sarfaraz Khan, Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal were on Monday released from the Indian Test side to participate in the Irani Cup in Lucknow.