News for 'Rajkot'

SMAT: Surya, Shivam star as Mumbai down Services

SMAT: Surya, Shivam star as Mumbai down Services

Rediff.com3 Dec 2024

Shami plays sixth match in 11 days, bowls 15 dots

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Heavy rains continue to lash Guj, 7 killed; 15K relocated

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

While rain intensity reduced on Tuesday compared to a day ago, affecting mainly districts in the Saurashtra region, administration carried out rescue and relief operations on a large scale, shifting thousands of people to shelters.

Shami sets up Bengal's win in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Shami sets up Bengal's win in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com1 Dec 2024

India's star pacer Mohammed Shami set up Bengal's comfortable win against Meghalaya with a measly spell in their Group A contest in the Syed Mushtaq Ali T20 Trophy in Rajkot on Sunday.

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2024

Having a left-arm quick of Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack the much-needed heft and variety. It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon.

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt acquitted in 1997 custodial torture case

Rediff.com8 Dec 2024

Bhatt was earlier sentenced to life imprisonment in a 1990 custodial death case in Jamnagar and 20 years in jail in a 1996 case relating to planting drugs to frame a Rajasthan-based lawyer in Palanpur. He is currently lodged in the Rajkot Central Jail.

Will perform jauhar if ..., Gujarat's Rajput women warn BJP

Will perform jauhar if ..., Gujarat's Rajput women warn BJP

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

The police detained five women and Shree Rajput Karni Sena president Mahipal Singh Makrana before he could meet them in Ahmedabad.

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

SMAT: Shami, Ajinkya Rahane turn back the clock

Rediff.com5 Dec 2024

Mohammed Shami claimed three wickets further building on his match fitness, while Abhishek Porel smashed a blistering fifty

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Maharashtra govt promises bigger, better Shivaji statue

Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

It is a question now whether the makers of the statue had comprehended all these factors before making it, the senior Bharatiya Janata Party leader said.

Withdraw Rupala from fray or...: Rajputs serve ultimatum on BJP

Withdraw Rupala from fray or...: Rajputs serve ultimatum on BJP

Rediff.com3 Apr 2024

The row over alleged offensive remarks made by Union minister Parshottam Rupala escalated on Wednesday with Rajput leaders rejecting the BJP's bid to patch up and threatening to launch nationwide protests if the saffron party fails to withdraw his candidature from Gujarat.

Should India play 3 spinners in the Rajkot Test?

Should India play 3 spinners in the Rajkot Test?

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

What should India's playing 11 be for the 1st Test against England?

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Sculptor came to surrender, says counsel

Shivaji Maharaj statue collapse: Sculptor came to surrender, says counsel

Rediff.com5 Sep 2024

Sculptor Jaydeep Apte, who has been arrested in connection with the collapse of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue, came to meet his family at Kalyan in Thane district as he wanted to surrender before the police, his counsel has claimed.

'Hopefully Rehan's visa issue will be sorted in a day or so'

'Hopefully Rehan's visa issue will be sorted in a day or so'

Rediff.com13 Feb 2024

The lack of multiple entry India visa had delayed Rehan Ahmed's exit from the airport after England arrived in Rajkot for the third Test on Monday.

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Sehwag 2.0?

Yashasvi Jaiswal: Sehwag 2.0?

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

'@ybj_19 is a player who will destroy many attacks in all formats exactly like Viru used to do.'

'There was a guy called Rishabh Pant': Rohit's witty reply to Duckett

'There was a guy called Rishabh Pant': Rohit's witty reply to Duckett

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

Ahead of the fifth and final Test match in Dharamshala, India skipper Rohit Sharma gave a witty reply to England opener Ben Duckett's comment that Yashasvi Jaiswal started playing aggressively after getting influenced by Bazball.

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

Mercedes Benz classics take over Mumbai's streets!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2024

The 11th edition of the Mercedes-Benz Classic Car Rally in Mumbai on Sunday featured headturners that left the audience gasping in awe. Rajesh Alva/Rediff.com presents a ringside view.

Shreyas Iyer set to miss last three Tests vs England

Shreyas Iyer set to miss last three Tests vs England

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Shreyas Iyer is unlikely to be picked in the India squad for the remainder of the Test series against England.

Jurel Can't Stop Praising Captain Rohit

Jurel Can't Stop Praising Captain Rohit

Rediff.com20 Aug 2024

Jurel also reflected on the aura that Virat Kohli emanates.

Extraordinary milestone: Modi lauds Ashwin

Extraordinary milestone: Modi lauds Ashwin

Rediff.com16 Feb 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded spinner Ravichandran Ashwin on Friday for the "extraordinary milestone" of taking 500 Test wickets.

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Ranji: Maharashtra crush Baroda; Vidarbha thrash Rajasthan

Rediff.com26 Jan 2025

Maharashtra secured a resounding 439-run victory over Baroda in a Group A Ranji Trophy match, keeping defending champions Mumbai's hopes alive for the knockout stage.

Bumrah rested for 4th Test; K L Rahul also ruled out

Bumrah rested for 4th Test; K L Rahul also ruled out

Rediff.com20 Feb 2024

India's premier pace bowler and vice-captain Jasprit Bumrah was rested for the fourth Test match against England.

Sarfaraz, Jurel Get Test Caps

Sarfaraz, Jurel Get Test Caps

Rediff.com15 Feb 2024

Anil Kumble and Dinesh Karthik did the honours.

Modi hails Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal amid Kshatriya stir against Rupala

Modi hails Rajputs, meets Jamnagar royal amid Kshatriya stir against Rupala

Rediff.com2 May 2024

Ahead of his poll rally in Jamnagar on Thursday evening, Modi met Jam Saheb Shatrusalyasinhji at his residence in the city.

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Shivaji statue collapse: Maha govt sets up 2 panels

Rediff.com29 Aug 2024

Meanwhile, a structural engineer named in the case registered in connection with the collapse of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj's statue claimed that he was not the structural consultant for the project.

ICC Test Rankings: New high for Jaiswal; Bumrah maintains hold on top spot

ICC Test Rankings: New high for Jaiswal; Bumrah maintains hold on top spot

Rediff.com21 Feb 2024

Veteran off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin, who entered the elite 500 Test wicket club at Rajkot, climbed a rung to the second position behind pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah.

Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested

Shivaji statue collapse: Absconding sculptor Jaydeep Apte arrested

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

Sindhudurg police in Maharashtra has formed seven teams to track down sculptor Jaydeep Apte who executed the contract to make the statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj that collapsed on Rajkot fort last month, an official said on Wednesday.

Will BJP's caste gamble pay off in Rajkot?

Will BJP's caste gamble pay off in Rajkot?

Rediff.com3 Apr 2014

Will BJP's gamble of giving ticket to a Kadva Patel in the Leuva Patel-dominated Rajkot constituency pay off? Haresh Pandya analyses

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

'Didn't Know Mirch Masala Would Be Her Last Film'

Rediff.com19 Oct 2024

'She was my only choice to play Sonbai. The moment she read the script, she slipped into character.'

'R.I.P Bazball. England has been humiliated'

'R.I.P Bazball. England has been humiliated'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2024

Ben Stokes's England were panned by former captains after their humiliating 434-run loss against India in the 3rd Test in Rajkot on Sunday.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

What was unusual about Kohli's Rajkot century?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2018

The West Indies bowling could have been taken to the cleaners, but the skipper hit only 10 fours in his knock -- significantly less than Shaw's 19 boundaries and Pujara's 14 hits.

'My Seniors Have Been Neglecting My Contribution'

'My Seniors Have Been Neglecting My Contribution'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2024

A scientist working at a government research institute funded by the University Grants Commission shares his experience.

Sena-UBT, Rane supporters clash as Aaditya visits Shivaji statue collapse site

Sena-UBT, Rane supporters clash as Aaditya visits Shivaji statue collapse site

Rediff.com28 Aug 2024

Sena-UBT leader and former Maharashtra minister Aaditya Thackeray visited the Rajkot fort on Wednesday to take stock of the situation post the statue collapse.

Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?

Saddam Hussein in Rajkot?

Rediff.com5 Jan 2007

Tall and well-built, his face and hairstyle extremely similar to Saddam's, Amlani has always savoured every moment of his fame.

Jurel-Jaiswal's Playful Banter!

Jurel-Jaiswal's Playful Banter!

Rediff.com14 Feb 2024

The 'keeper and the opener were seen talking about their struggle of finding a seat on the team bus!

Run-feast in Rajkot

Run-feast in Rajkot

Rediff.com11 Jan 2007

Saurashtra scored 103 without loss in reply to Karnataka's mammoth 570.total of

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

South Gujarat receives heavy rains; more showers likely in next 1 week

Rediff.com4 Sep 2024

The weather office has issued a forecast of heavy to very heavy rains at isolated places in several districts of Gujarat over the next one week.

Jaiswal outshines legends for top cricket award

Jaiswal outshines legends for top cricket award

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

Yashasvi Jaiswal wins ICC Player of Month Award

When DRS grabbed the spotlight at Rajkot

When DRS grabbed the spotlight at Rajkot

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

The Decision Review System has for a long time been a subject of controversy in Indian cricket, with the Board of Control for Cricket in India being averse to the technology.

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Fadnavis Slams MVA For Jayant Patil's Remark

Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

'Maharaj was never a plunderer. He never bothered a common man.'

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Immolation toll rises to 3, Rajkot shuts down

Rediff.com4 Apr 2013

Five members of a Nepalese family set themselves ablaze in Rajkot, Gujarat on Wednesday to protest against a drive to evict them from their house. On Thursday, two more people died of their burn injuries, taking the death toll to three in the tragedy.