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IPL COO Sundar Raman submits resignation, BCCI accepts

IPL COO Sundar Raman submits resignation, BCCI accepts

Rediff.com3 Nov 2015

Sundar Raman, chief operating officer (COO) of the Indian Premier League has resigned.

India recorded 8% annual average growth in 11th Plan

India recorded 8% annual average growth in 11th Plan

Rediff.com20 Feb 2014

As against an annual average growth of 10-11 per cent envisaged for the industry during the period, the actual annual average growth stood at 7.2 per cent during the plan period.

IPL style one-off women's T20 match on May 22

IPL style one-off women's T20 match on May 22

Rediff.com15 May 2018

Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur will lead two teams in the one-off Women's T20 Challenge on May 22 ahead of the Indian Premier League's Qualifier 1 match in Mumbai.

PM to meet Plan Panel members on Wednesday

PM to meet Plan Panel members on Wednesday

Rediff.com24 Apr 2014

The term of the members of the Planning Commission is co-terminus with the Prime Minister and they would be submitting their resignations once the new government is formed after the ongoing general elections next month.

Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

Arbitrator asks BCCI to pay 550 CRORE to Kochi Tuskers!

Rediff.com8 Jul 2015

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday indicated it will appeal against former Chief Justice of India R C Lahoti's report that went in favour of Kochi Tuskers, the erstwhile Indian Premier League franchise whose contract was terminated by the Board in 2011 because of an alleged breach of contract.

World T20: Pakistan security team to visit India; participation still in doubt

World T20: Pakistan security team to visit India; participation still in doubt

Rediff.com4 Mar 2016

Concerned by fresh protests, Pakistan government has decided to send a security team to assess the situation in India before taking a final call on the team's participation in the upcoming T20 World Cup.

KEY decisions taken at BCCI's AGM, multiple roles for Ganguly

KEY decisions taken at BCCI's AGM, multiple roles for Ganguly

Rediff.com9 Nov 2015

Board of Control for Cricket in India president Shashank Manohar on Tuesday took over as the International Cricket Council replacing his predecessor Narayanswami Srinivasan, while the BCCI's rules conflict of interest were unanimously approved by the members.

IPL's positive impact...contributes billions to India's GDP

IPL's positive impact...contributes billions to India's GDP

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2015 made a contribution of Rs 11.5 billion (USD 182 million) to India's GDP, a survey conducted by top financial auditing firm KPMG on behalf of the BCCI has said.

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Conflict of Interest is big concern: Ganguly

Rediff.com14 Oct 2019

Ganguly himself faced the heat after allegations of conflict of interest were levelled against him for his dual role as the president of Cricket Association of Bengal (CAB) and mentor of IPL franchise Delhi Capitals.

Battle to be new BCCI boss heating up

Battle to be new BCCI boss heating up

Rediff.com24 Sep 2015

The intense leadership battle in the Board of Control for Cricket in India after Jagmohan Dalmiya's demise has taken a new turn with known foes and former Board chiefs Narayanaswami Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar holding a surprise meeting in Nagpur.

BCCI moves Supreme Court over Mumbai HC ruling on IPL probe panel

BCCI moves Supreme Court over Mumbai HC ruling on IPL probe panel

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Monday approached the Supreme Court challenging Bombay high court's order that held as illegal and unconstitutional the two-member probe panel constituted by it to look into spot-fixing and betting charges in the Indian Premier League as illegal.

Indo-Pak series proposal to honour 'Team Kasab': Shiv Sena

Indo-Pak series proposal to honour 'Team Kasab': Shiv Sena

Rediff.com28 Nov 2015

'It seems as if the 26/11 was not a blood-shed and Pakistan had sent its cricket team who made a double century by killing innocent people and 20 policemen'

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Centre, farmers to resume stalled talks on Wednesday

Rediff.com29 Dec 2020

The fifth round of talks was held on December 5, while the sixth round originally scheduled for December 9 was called off after an informal meeting of Home Minister Shah with some union leaders failed to reach any breakthrough.

Will Tendulkar be seen more often in Parliament post-retirement?

Will Tendulkar be seen more often in Parliament post-retirement?

Rediff.com10 Oct 2013

The contribution of nominated members to the proceedings of the Rajya Sabha has been anything but pathetic. Only time will tell if Sachin Tendulkar will prove an exception after his retirement? Anita Katyal reports

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

BCCI AGM on September 21 as Board awaits Review Petition verdict

Rediff.com22 Aug 2016

The Board of Control for Cricket in India will hold it's Annual General Meeting on September 21 as per its existing constitution and is expected to wait for the Review petition verdict before getting into the implementation phase of the Lodha Committee Reforms.

BCCI gets final say on bilaterals, seat in Strategic Group

BCCI gets final say on bilaterals, seat in Strategic Group

Rediff.com22 Jun 2017

The International Cricket Council has decided not to interfere in modalities related to bilateral agreement involving two nations.

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Shahryar Khan upset with India's response to reviving cricket ties

Rediff.com23 May 2015

The PCB chairman Shahryar Khan has expressed disappointment over BCCI's lukewarm response to the resumption of the bilateral ties between the two countries.

After SC snub, govt to introduce Bill on Aadhaar in Parliament

After SC snub, govt to introduce Bill on Aadhaar in Parliament

Rediff.com24 Sep 2013

The government will push for the passage of a long-pending bill to provide statutory status to the Unique Identification Authority of India in the winter session of Parliament.

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

PIX: Tendulkar gives cricket lessons on 43rd birthday even as wishes pour in

Rediff.com24 Apr 2016

India's cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar celebrated his 43rd birthday on Sunday by playing cricket with children from the 'Make-A-Wish India' foundation in Mumbai, even as the fraternity wished him and waxed eloquence.

Delhi, Cuttack ready to host IPL matches shifted out of Maharashtra

Delhi, Cuttack ready to host IPL matches shifted out of Maharashtra

Rediff.com14 Apr 2016

The Delhi and District Cricket Association has offered to host the two IPL play-off games scheduled in Pune after the Bombay High Court ordered for their shifting from Maharashtra owing to the water crisis in the state.

Bollywood pays its last respects to Aishwarya's father

Bollywood pays its last respects to Aishwarya's father

Rediff.com22 Mar 2017

Take a look at the arrivals.

BJP asks Kirti to explain why he should not be expelled from party

BJP asks Kirti to explain why he should not be expelled from party

Rediff.com1 Jan 2016

BJP sources said the notice is a standard follow-up to suspension of a party leader and a decision on expulsion of Azad.

Cong defends Rahul's absence from PM's farewell, receives flak from Omar

Cong defends Rahul's absence from PM's farewell, receives flak from Omar

Rediff.com15 May 2014

The absence of Rahul Gandhi at a dinner hosted by Congress President Sonia Gandhi in honour of outgoing Prime Minister Manmohan Singh raised political eyebrows.

Future growth prospects depend on new govt's policies

Future growth prospects depend on new govt's policies

Rediff.com30 Apr 2014

The growth has not been very robust in the first two financial years of the 12th Plan.

60-70 per cent of IPL 7 matches to be held in India

60-70 per cent of IPL 7 matches to be held in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2014

With the dates for the general elections finalised, Indian Premier League chairman Ranjib Biswal said 60 to 70 per cent of the matches in the seventh edition of the Twenty20 tournament will be held in India.

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Sonia to head of Cong campaign panel for LS polls

Rediff.com11 Feb 2014

Congress president Sonia Gandhi has been made the Chairperson of the party's 50-member Campaign Committee for the 2014 Lok Sabha polls in which Rahul Gandhi will be the Co-Chairman, the party announced on Tuesday night.

India to give visa on arrival facilities to 40 more countries

India to give visa on arrival facilities to 40 more countries

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Tourist visa on arrival for 40 more countries including US, UK and Germany could become a reality soon.

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

BJP retains Gujarat with record win; Congress bags Himachal

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Bharatiya Janata Party was on Thursday poised for a landslide victory in Gujarat to retain power for a record seventh straight term but was behind the Congress in Himachal Pradesh which could go with the trend of alternative governments in the hill state.

Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

Pepsi wants to end IPL sponsorship deal

Rediff.com9 Oct 2015

The cash-rich Indian Premier League will have a new title sponsor for its next edition as PepsiCo "have shown a willingness to move out of the deal" with the Board of Control for Cricket in India.

PlanComm advises states to maintain fiscal discipline

PlanComm advises states to maintain fiscal discipline

Rediff.com3 Oct 2013

There has been no discussion so far on cutting Plan expenditure, the Planning Commission said on Thursday even as it asked states to maintain fiscal discipline.

8 journalists who became politicians

8 journalists who became politicians

Rediff.com13 Mar 2018

A list of prominent journalists who also became successful politicians.

Remove all BCCI office-bearers, COA tells Supreme Court

Remove all BCCI office-bearers, COA tells Supreme Court

Rediff.com8 Mar 2018

The two-member COA comprising Vinod Rai and Diana Edulji have recommended election for fresh set of office-bearers by removing acting president CK Khanna, acting secretary Amitabh Chaudhary and treasurer Aniruddh Chaudhry.

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Smith, Warner's IPL future undecided

Rediff.com25 Mar 2018

Indian Premier League chairman Rajeev Shukla said Rajasthan Royals will wait and see what sanctions the ICC imposes on Steve Smith before taking a call on his future as the franchise's captain, following a ball tampering scandal that prompted, among others, even Australia's prime minister to react.

Don't drag Jaitley in DDCA row on his b'day: Azad

Don't drag Jaitley in DDCA row on his b'day: Azad

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

Rejecting the BJP's charge that he had indulged in anti-party activities, Azad, who was suspended after his strident attacks against Jaitley, said he had done nothing against BJP or the Central government.

Bengaluru to host IPL 9 final

Bengaluru to host IPL 9 final

Rediff.com15 Apr 2016

Following the Bombay High Court's verdict to move the Indian Premier League games after April 30 out of drought-hit Maharashtra, the Indian Premier League, on Friday, picked Bengaluru as the venue for its season 9 finale, and offered four alternate home options to the state's affected franchises.

Dalmiya cremated with full state honours

Dalmiya cremated with full state honours

Rediff.com21 Sep 2015

From former rivals Narayanaswami Srinivasan and Sharad Pawar to current Board of Control for Cricket in India heavyweights, India's cricket fraternity bid an emotional farewell to Jagmohan Dalmiya, who was cremated with full state honours and a gun salute, on Monday.

Visa on arrival for 40 more countries to be a reality soon

Visa on arrival for 40 more countries to be a reality soon

Rediff.com8 Jan 2014

Tourist visa on arrival for 40 more countries including the US, the UK, Brazil, Germany, Canada and Australia, would soon be a reality as the Home Ministry is expected to clear the proposal soon.

Niranjan Shah questions Lodha Panel over 'age discrimination'

Niranjan Shah questions Lodha Panel over 'age discrimination'

Rediff.com29 Jun 2017

'If Indian Prez can be over 70, why can't we be in BCCI'

Will BCCI replace Champions League T20 with 'mini-IPL'?

Will BCCI replace Champions League T20 with 'mini-IPL'?

Rediff.com25 May 2015

The Indian Cricket Board (BCCI) top brass on Monday said that they are trying to devise a strategy to make Champions League T20 exciting.

Cabinet note to deal with formation on Telangana: Govt

Cabinet note to deal with formation on Telangana: Govt

Rediff.com5 Aug 2013

Amidst an uproar over creation of Telangana, the government on Monday told Parliament that a Cabinet note is being prepared to go into substantive and procedural issues concerning formation of the new state.