News for 'Rajkot'

14 killed as heavy rains in south Gujarat, Saurashtra

14 killed as heavy rains in south Gujarat, Saurashtra

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

Three national highways in Kutch, Navsari and Dang districts were blocked due to damage caused by rains. Fifty one state highways and over 400 panchayat roads have also been damaged, state Disaster Management Minister Rajendra Trivedi told reporters.

Why Shreyas Iyer must be in India's World Cup XI

Why Shreyas Iyer must be in India's World Cup XI

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

Tough to look beyond Shreyas in WC playing XI, Gill will be main player for India, says Azharuddin

Will SA opener de Kock return for 4th T20I vs India?

Will SA opener de Kock return for 4th T20I vs India?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

South Africa are hoping for the return of star opener Quinton de Kock, who has not played since the first T20I in Delhi due to a wrist injury.

How India thumped Sri Lanka to clinch series win

How India thumped Sri Lanka to clinch series win

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

Suryakumar Yadav's unbeaten century guided India to a 91-run victory over Sri Lanka in the T20I

India look to take series lead on flat Rajkot wicket

India look to take series lead on flat Rajkot wicket

Rediff.com17 Oct 2015

A threat issued by the Patidar Anamat Andolan Samiti or Patel agitation could affect the game temporarily

Ashwin isn't on trial, no threat to Surya's place in side: Dravid

Ashwin isn't on trial, no threat to Surya's place in side: Dravid

Rediff.com21 Sep 2023

A bowler of Ravichandran Ashwin's calibre can't be put on "trial", while someone possessing Suryakumar Yadav's ability need not worry about his place in the World Cup squad.

Will Ashwin Be Picked For World Cup?

Will Ashwin Be Picked For World Cup?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

That depends on Axar Patel's recovery from injury.

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

Patidar leader Naresh Patel keeps everyone guessing about his political moves

Patidar leader Naresh Patel keeps everyone guessing about his political moves

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

Influential Patidar leader Naresh Patel, who heads the Shree Khodaldham Temple Trust, on Wednesday claimed that though the older generation is against him joining politics, youth and women want him to take the route.

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

PIX: India's crushing 99-run win over Aus seals series

Rediff.com24 Sep 2023

Images from the 2nd One Day International between India and Australia at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday, September 24.

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Cyclone Biparjoy weakens into deep depression, to fizzle out soon

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

According to IMD, the cyclonic storm weakened into a 'deep depression' at 11:30 pm on Friday over Southeast Pakistan.

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

2023 World Cup: India vs Pakistan at Narendra Modi Stadium!

Rediff.com5 May 2023

This will be the first clash between the two arch-rivals on Indian soil in seven years.

Over 7000 shifted to safer places as rains batter Gujarat

Over 7000 shifted to safer places as rains batter Gujarat

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Many villages were cut off as several roads connecting them were inundated.

Guj polls: 21 sitting MLAs in Cong's 2nd list of candidates

Guj polls: 21 sitting MLAs in Cong's 2nd list of candidates

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

In its second list of 46 candidates, the grand old party has also named four Muslim candidates.

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

BCCI confirms full-fledged domestic season

Rediff.com6 Sep 2022

Kolkata and Ahmedabad will host the knockout stages of Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT) and Vijay Hazare Trophy, respectively, while BCCI will conduct two Irani Cup ties in a single domestic season.

Naresh Patel dashes Congress hopes, says no to joining politics 'as of now'

Naresh Patel dashes Congress hopes, says no to joining politics 'as of now'

Rediff.com16 Jun 2022

After almost six months of maintaining suspense, influential Patidar leader Naresh Patel, who heads the Shree Khodaldham Trust, on Thursday announced that he will not be joining politics as of now.

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Most awaited India-Australia series from Feb 9

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Test series will be part of the World Test Championship cycle.

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

India's selection conundrum: Who will win race for fifth bowler's slot?

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian team management will be fretting over its bowling combination with Jaydev Unadkat, Mukesh Kumar and Navdeep Saini locked in a three-way fight for the third pacer's slot.

No lives lost after Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF

No lives lost after Biparjoy landfall in Gujarat: NDRF

Rediff.com16 Jun 2023

While two lives were "tragically" lost before the landfall of the cyclone, not a single human life was lost post the landfall in Gujarat.

'Ranji triumph is a fitting tribute to Pujara'

'Ranji triumph is a fitting tribute to Pujara'

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Unadkat, who led the team to three premier domestic titles across formats in as many years, said 'this decade and era belongs' to Saurashtra.

Uttar Pradesh adds 126,000 new investors in April; Maharashtra loses pull

Uttar Pradesh adds 126,000 new investors in April; Maharashtra loses pull

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The state with the most people has displaced the state with the largest economy in terms of investor additions. Uttar Pradesh (UP) added 126,000 new investors in April, reveals National Stock Exchange (NSE) disclosures. This is higher than Maharashtra's 118,000. Maharashtra, which is home to India's financial capital of Mumbai, has traditionally been the biggest source of investors.

Vote! Who Will Win The Fourth T20I?

Vote! Who Will Win The Fourth T20I?

Rediff.com17 Jun 2022

The fourth game in the five match T20I series between India and South Africa will be played at the Saurashtra Cricket Association stadium in Rajkot, starting 1900 IST.

Yashasvi Jaiswal Set These Records On Debut

Yashasvi Jaiswal Set These Records On Debut

Rediff.com14 Jul 2023

Yashasvi Jaiswal stole the limelight with a classy century on Day 2 of the first Test on Thursday.

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Major centres stunned as ODI WC ignites venue controversy

Rediff.com27 Jun 2023

Officials 'disappointed' as major cricket centres miss out on staging ODI World Cup games

Vote! Who Will Win The Fifth T20I?

Vote! Who Will Win The Fifth T20I?

Rediff.com19 Jun 2022

The final game in the five match T20I series between India and South Africa will be played at the M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru, starting 1900 IST.

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

BJP fields highest number of 'crorepatis' in phase 1 of Gujarat polls

Rediff.com25 Nov 2022

Of the 788 candidates contesting 89 seats in the first phase of Gujarat Assembly polls, 211 are 'crorepatis', with the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party accounting for 79 such nominees, the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) said in a report on Thursday.

BCCI plans massive upgrade ahead of World Cup

BCCI plans massive upgrade ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Apr 2023

With an estimated cost of over Rs 500 crore, BCCI is planning a massive upgrade to the stadiums, ahead of the ODI World Cup in October-November in India.

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Cyclone Biparjoy: 1 lakh evacuated, will try to minimise loss, says NDRF DG

Rediff.com15 Jun 2023

The DG said the maximum of four teams of the NDRF have been positioned in Kutch district and the Gujarat government has done an in-depth evacuation exercise as part of which fishing boats have been anchored, big ships have been sent to the high seas so that they are not affected by the tidal waves, more than 4,000 hoarding have been taken down so that they don't become deadly flying objects as strong winds blow.

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Cyclone Biparjoy may cause extensive damage in Gujarat: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Cyclone 'Biparjoy' has an extensive damaging potential and it is likely to impact Kutch, Devbhoomi Dwarka and Jamnagar districts of Gujarat the most, the India meteorological department said on Tuesday.

Watch Out For These Guys!

Watch Out For These Guys!

Rediff.com5 Oct 2023

The stars who could light up World Cup 2023.

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Will Pant toss with right hand in SA series-decider?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2022

Having lost the toss in all four matches of the ongoing T20I series against South Africa, India's stand-in captain Rishabh Pant said he will spin the coin with his right hand in the series-deciding game in Bengaluru on Sunday.

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

Pujara@100: All about India's 'spiritual' batting star

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

On the cusp of his 100th Test, Cheteshwar Pujara, the quiet warrior of Indian cricket, always ends up winning the race.

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Moscow-Goa flight lands in Guj after bomb threat, all flyers safe

Rediff.com10 Jan 2023

A Goa Police officer said the flight which took off from Moscow and was supposed to land at the Dabolim airport was diverted to Jamnagar due to a bomb scare.

Avishka Fernando returns to SL squad for India tour

Avishka Fernando returns to SL squad for India tour

Rediff.com28 Dec 2022

Sri Lanka Cricket picked a 20-member squad for the white-ball series starting on January 3.

Former Gujarat CM Rupani, deputy CM Patel decide not to fight assembly polls

Former Gujarat CM Rupani, deputy CM Patel decide not to fight assembly polls

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Former Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani and ex-deputy CM Nitin Patel, both senior leaders of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), on Wednesday night announced they will not fight the next month's assembly elections.

Gujarat HC asks govt how Morbi bridge upkeep largesse went to Oreva

Gujarat HC asks govt how Morbi bridge upkeep largesse went to Oreva

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

The Gujarat high court on Tuesday heard a suo motu public interest litigation (PIL) on Morbi bridge tragedy and asked the state government as to how no expression of interest was tendered, and how the 'largesse of the state' was given to an individual without floating a tender.

Captain Kohli helps India escape with a draw in Rajkot

Captain Kohli helps India escape with a draw in Rajkot

Rediff.com13 Nov 2016

India survived a scare before managing to draw the first Test against England, who gained the psychological advantage after enjoying the upper-hand for the better part of the five days, in Rajkot, on Sunday.

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Have You Seen Pool Garba?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2022

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63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

63.31% voting percentage in Gujarat elections first phase, down 3% from 2017

Rediff.com2 Dec 2022

In the 2017 assembly election, the voter turnout in the first phase covering the same 89 constituencies stood at 66.75 per cent.

Why Coach Dravid picked veteran DK for India

Why Coach Dravid picked veteran DK for India

Rediff.com20 Jun 2022

India head coach Rahul Dravid said that wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik was picked for a very 'specific skill'