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J&K CM wants to be relieved of post

J&K CM wants to be relieved of post

Rediff.com22 Oct 2007

Sources close to the CM told Business Standard that Azad had suggested to the party's Central leaders that since he was not keen to be projected as the party's chief ministerial candidate for the next year's elections, he should be replaced at the earliest.

Nine dead in northern Italy floods, F1 race called off

Nine dead in northern Italy floods, F1 race called off

Rediff.com18 May 2023

Sunday's Formula One Grand Prix in Imola, which is close to many of the worst-hit areas, was called off in an effort to relieve pressure on emergency services and prevent motor racing fans from converging on the inundated region.

'Please Modiji': J-K girl seeks a 'a nice school'

'Please Modiji': J-K girl seeks a 'a nice school'

Rediff.com14 Apr 2023

In a video now viral on Facebook, the little girl from the Lohai-Malhar village in Kathua district of Jammu voices an adorable wish to Prime Minister Narendra Modi -- "Please Modi ji, ek achhi si school banwa do na (Please Modiji, build a nice school for us)".

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Stand-off between PCB and top players end: Babar 'extremely satisfied'

Rediff.com27 Sep 2023

The central contracts stand-off between Pakistan Cricket Board and top national players ended on Wednesday.

Lakhimpur case: SC relief for Ashish Mishra, allows him to visit ailing mother

Lakhimpur case: SC relief for Ashish Mishra, allows him to visit ailing mother

Rediff.com26 Sep 2023

A bench of Justices Surya Kant and Dipankar Datta relaxed the interim bail conditions imposed on Mishra by the court on January 25.

I've worked on my arm speed and angles: Kuldeep Yadav

I've worked on my arm speed and angles: Kuldeep Yadav

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Varying the speed of his deliveries and working on the angles have been key components of Kuldeep Yadav's success since his return to the ODI set-up.

Feel a lot relieved now, says Bhajji after five-wicket haul

Feel a lot relieved now, says Bhajji after five-wicket haul

Rediff.com20 Aug 2012

Come September, Harbhajan Singh will be back in India colours, but it's more of a 'sense of relief' than happiness for India's seniormost spinner as he makes his international return against New Zealand in the T20s.

'Relieved that Sachin won't play T20 World Cup'

'Relieved that Sachin won't play T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com9 Apr 2010

South African opener Loots Bosman is relieved that Sachin Tendulkar won't be playing in the Twenty20 World Championships later this month but he feels even without the senior batsman India remains a very dangerous outfit.

Swiss Chess: Gujrathi takes sole lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

Swiss Chess: Gujrathi takes sole lead; Vaishali joins leaders' pack

Rediff.com3 Nov 2023

After six draws in a row, Praggnanandhaa was relieved after the victory, a result of Gupta's blunder under time pressure.

From Rs 3.75 lakh to Rs 130 cr to...: Rushdie family house to be re-valued

From Rs 3.75 lakh to Rs 130 cr to...: Rushdie family house to be re-valued

Rediff.com6 Dec 2023

A division bench of Justices Vibhu Bakhru and Amit Mahajan set aside the single judge's December 24, 2019 order pegging the value of the property at Rs 130 crore.

I was a bit nervous: Neeraj Chopra after title-winning throw

I was a bit nervous: Neeraj Chopra after title-winning throw

Rediff.com1 Jul 2023

'I am relieved it is coming together well for me. A win is a win and I will take that happily.'

Chess World Championships: 'Wobbly' Anand relieved after Round 1 draw

Chess World Championships: 'Wobbly' Anand relieved after Round 1 draw

Rediff.com9 Nov 2014

Satisfied with a draw in a tough opening match of the World Championships, Indian chess wizard Viswanathan Anand said he felt relieved to have pulled off the result after a rather wobbly start against title-holder Magnus Carlsen.

Relieved evacuees from Kabul thank Modi, Indian govt after landing in India

Relieved evacuees from Kabul thank Modi, Indian govt after landing in India

Rediff.com22 Aug 2021

A total of 168 people, including 107 Indians and 23 Afghan Sikhs and Hindus, were flown from Kabul to the Hindon airbase in a C-17 heavy-lift military transport aircraft of the Indian Air Force (IAF).

Teesta relieved on getting clean chit from SC pane

Teesta relieved on getting clean chit from SC pane

Rediff.com29 Aug 2005

Human Rights activist Teesta Setalvad said on Monday that she was relieved following the clean chit given to her by a SC-appointed committee of charges of inducement levelled against her by the key witness in Best Bakery case Zaheera Sheikh.

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Indian rowers aim high after Asian Games triumph

Rediff.com25 Sep 2023

Unprecedented 5 Medals at Asian Games: What's Next for Coach Ismail Baig?"

SKY needs 'tiny mind switch' to succeed in ODI cricket: AB de Villiers

SKY needs 'tiny mind switch' to succeed in ODI cricket: AB de Villiers

Rediff.com9 Sep 2023

A B de Villiers believes that India's T20 batting sensation Suryakumar Yadav needs a slight tweak in his mindset in order to replicate his success in the 50-over format.

When Death Came From The Sky

When Death Came From The Sky

Rediff.com30 May 2023

Russia rained fire on Ukraine's Kyiv region on Monday, May 29, 2023.

Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down after Vatican's request

Bishop Franco Mulakkal steps down after Vatican's request

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

Bishop Franco Mulakkal, who was temporarily relieved of his pastoral responsibilities by Pope Francis in 2018 following allegations of rape by a nun, has resigned from the Jalandhar Bishop's post, a church source said on Thursday.

Cummins relieved Karunaratne conscious after hit

Cummins relieved Karunaratne conscious after hit

Rediff.com2 Feb 2019

Cummins was left to look on anxiously as the Australian side assembled near the pitch to watch the medical team attend to Karunaratne, who was stretchered off the ground and taken to hospital in a neck brace.

Shamsi on his 'Umpire's Call' survival off Rauf

Shamsi on his 'Umpire's Call' survival off Rauf

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

The 'Umpire's Call' handed South Africa's Tabraiz Shamsi the much-needed lifeline by the barest of margins, which somewhat proved to be the decisive factor in the World Cup encounter against Pakistan in Chennai on Friday.

Kohli: Ponting Hails Anushka Effect

Kohli: Ponting Hails Anushka Effect

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

'He obviously spoke very fondly about his wife's influence on the last couple of years of his life as well, which is also very nice to hear.'

'This lie took away 10 years of my life'

'This lie took away 10 years of my life'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2023

'What happened to Jiah was really unfortunate, but it was beyond my control.'

Dhoni blames dew for CSK's defeat vs KKR

Dhoni blames dew for CSK's defeat vs KKR

Rediff.com15 May 2023

MS Dhoni blamed the dewy conditions for their loss and expressed satisfaction with Shivam Dube's performance

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Does Protein Powder Harm Kidneys?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2023

'Digesting protein is hard work for the metabolic system. The more natural the protein is, the easier it is to digest,' explains Dr Karthiyayani Mahadevan.

Shouldn't we have the freedom to leave earth with dignity?

Shouldn't we have the freedom to leave earth with dignity?

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Death is a reality of life and yet we shy away from talking about it openly, observes Aarti David.

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Wimbledon relaxes dress code for women players

Rediff.com18 Nov 2022

"It is our hope that this rule adjustment will help players focus purely on their performance by relieving a potential source of anxiety."

Woman shot dead outside school in Manipur; gunfire reported

Woman shot dead outside school in Manipur; gunfire reported

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

The incident occurred at Kwakeithel Mayai Koibi under Lamphel police station a day after classes 1 to 8 began in the state after two months because of the violence.

Pak releases 200 Indian fishermen from Karachi jail, 100 more in July

Pak releases 200 Indian fishermen from Karachi jail, 100 more in July

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

Last month, Pakistani authorities released 198 Indian fishermen, languishing in a prison in Karachi after arresting them for allegedly fishing illegally in the country's waters.

'I haven't been working on my bowling at all!'

'I haven't been working on my bowling at all!'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

'He could be a huge loss. However we've got Todd Murphy waiting in the wings. He's been bowling beautifully in the nets.'

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Chaos at javelin final: Never happened in any competition: Neeraj

Rediff.com4 Oct 2023

The men's javelin final was drama-packed as confusion reigned supreme as Neeraj Chopra was forced to retake his first throw.

Kohli relieved as RCB advance despite 4th straight loss

Kohli relieved as RCB advance despite 4th straight loss

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Skipper Virat Kohli insisted Royal Challengers Bangalore deserved a qualification spot in the Indian Premier League play-offs and said his team would make full use of the opportunity.

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after explosion at speech venue, suspect detained

Japan PM Kishida unhurt after explosion at speech venue, suspect detained

Rediff.com15 Apr 2023

As per Japanese officials, Kishida was safe and unharmed in the incident.

Relieved after the verdict, we went through trying times: Talwar family

Relieved after the verdict, we went through trying times: Talwar family

Rediff.com13 Oct 2017

The family said they were thankful to God for the verdict.

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

'It is a trauma that we all have lived'

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

'A large part of this episode has come from my own life, the backlash I faced and my journey after having publicly claimed my identity.'

Duleep Trophy Final: Panchal keeps West Zone alive

Duleep Trophy Final: Panchal keeps West Zone alive

Rediff.com15 Jul 2023

Shepherded by Priyank Panchal's spunky innings, West Zone defied South Zone bowlers while chasing a formidable 298 and finished day four of the Duleep Trophy final at 182 for five.

Mutual funds turn upbeat on health care sector, divided on IT prospects

Mutual funds turn upbeat on health care sector, divided on IT prospects

Rediff.com25 Jul 2023

Mutual funds (MFs) are betting on a turnaround in the healthcare sector to boost returns but are divided on the prospects of the information technology (IT) sector amid uncertain growth outlook. At the end of June, all of the top 20 fund houses were overweight on the healthcare sector vis--vis the sector's presence in the BSE 200 index, shows a report by Motilal Oswal Financial Services (MOFS). In the case of the IT sector, only six of the 20 fund houses had overweight positions.

Asia Cup PIX: India-Pakistan match called off due to rain

Asia Cup PIX: India-Pakistan match called off due to rain

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

The Asia Cup match between India and Pakistan was called off due to persistent rain in Pallekele on Saturday.

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Govt plans to relieve border troops from internal security duties

Rediff.com24 Sep 2020

According to the proposal, the MHA is working on a new 'model' where the burden of internal security duties, including conduct of elections, will be largely borne by the country's largest paramilitary force, the CRPF.

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Drunk Indian flier arrested for urinating on co-passenger on NY-Delhi flight

Rediff.com24 Apr 2023

An Indian man travelling from New York to Delhi in an American Airlines flight has been apprehended at the Delhi airport for allegedly urinating on his co-passenger, official sources said Monday.

Liverpool were lucky, says relieved Klopp

Liverpool were lucky, says relieved Klopp

Rediff.com3 May 2018

Liverpool manager Juergen Klopp admitted they needed luck to get past AS Roma in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final on Wednesday after old defensive issues reared their head.