News for 'Shahbaz'

Chance for Kona Bharat to stake claim for SA Tests

Chance for Kona Bharat to stake claim for SA Tests

Rediff.com8 Sep 2019

Wicketkeeper Kona Bharat has showcased his skills with the gloves and bat in the several games he has played for India 'A' in the past year or so and is close to selection in the Test team.

Asiad athletics: Tejinder sets record, several national records tumble

Asiad athletics: Tejinder sets record, several national records tumble

Rediff.com25 Aug 2018

Tejinderpal Singh Toor clinched the men's shot put gold with a record-shattering throw to open India's medal account in athletics in the Asian Games, in Jakarta, on Saturday.

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

'80% of COVID-19 cases in India are asymptomatic'

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Head of epidemiology and communicable diseases at Indian Council of Medical Research Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar said 80 out of 100 infected people do not show any symptoms.

Farmer union urges SC to constitute new expert panel

Farmer union urges SC to constitute new expert panel

Rediff.com16 Jan 2021

The Bhartiya Kisan Union Lokshakti said the principle of natural justice is going to be violated as those appointed to the four-member committee 'have already supported these laws'.

Karn, Nadeem rip through New Zealand A, India A win series 2-0

Karn, Nadeem rip through New Zealand A, India A win series 2-0

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

After scoring 211 in their first innings, the visitors managed only 210 in their second essay, courtesy another batting collapse despite starting the final day at 104 for 1.

Welcome SC verdict, but protest will go on: Farmers

Welcome SC verdict, but protest will go on: Farmers

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

The farmer leaders said they are not willing to participate in any proceedings before a committee appointed by the Supreme Court, but a formal decision on this will be taken by the Morcha.

Emergency services allowed during 'Bharat bandh': Farmer leaders

Emergency services allowed during 'Bharat bandh': Farmer leaders

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Addressing a press conference in New Delhi, farmer leader Balbir Singh Rajewal said that the Central government will have to accept the demands of farmers to scrap the new laws whose passage has sparked protests.

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Struggling Royals, SunRisers seek revival of fortunes

Rediff.com1 May 2021

RR have a lot of issues to sort out, particularly in the absence of key foreign players like Jofra Archer and Ben Stokes.

Jharkhand crush Odisha to top group B

Jharkhand crush Odisha to top group B

Rediff.com17 Dec 2016

Jharkhand claimed the pole position in group B with an emphatic innings and 93 run win over eastern neighbours Odisha in a final group B league encounter of the Ranji Trophy on Saturday.

Amid oxygen crisis, 'helpless' Delhi hospitals ask patients to leave

Amid oxygen crisis, 'helpless' Delhi hospitals ask patients to leave

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Several hospitals in the national capital have been left with no option but to use their back up stock

Chennai pitch in focus as Delhi clash against SunRisers

Chennai pitch in focus as Delhi clash against SunRisers

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Rishabh Pant's brute power will be put to test against Rashid Khan's bagful of tricks in an IPL encounter where Delhi Capitals will start as favourites against SunRisers Hyderabad due to their better bowling resources.

Series win will boost Bangladesh cricket: Mahmudullah

Series win will boost Bangladesh cricket: Mahmudullah

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'Obviously, I think, it is a great, great opportunity especially when you have already won the first game in the series, so it's a great opportunity and I think boys are feeling energetic about it and hopefully we can put up a good show tomorrow'

Gowtham, Jadhav lift India B to Deodhar title

Gowtham, Jadhav lift India B to Deodhar title

Rediff.com4 Nov 2019

Krishnappa Gowtham's late assault proved to the difference as India B registered a comprehensive 51-run win over India C to win the Deodhar Trophy title.

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Chandrababu Naidu in Delhi to drum up support against Modi government

Rediff.com3 Apr 2018

The TDP snapped its ties with the BJP alleging neglect of the southern state and failure of the Centre to grant special category state status to Andhra Pradesh.

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Spotting chink in BJP armour, SP, allies target Jat votes in UP

Rediff.com4 Oct 2021

The Jat vote is crucial in winning at least 40 assembly seats in Western UP, which has been in the grip of a widespread farmer movement, reports Nitin Kumar.

Pandya to lead India 'A' in warm-up game vs Australia

Pandya to lead India 'A' in warm-up game vs Australia

Rediff.com31 Jan 2017

The team comprises of a lot of promising youngsters who have performed in the Ranji Trophy this season including top-scorer Priyank Panchal of Gujarat and Services batsman G Rahul Singh.

Rate: Congress's manifesto is hit or miss?

Rate: Congress's manifesto is hit or miss?

Rediff.com2 Apr 2019

From filling vacancies in government jobs to providing a minimum support income of Rs 72,000 per year for the poor families, the party went all out to woo the voters.

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 5-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 recoveries cross 5-lakh mark

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

A total of 5,15,385 COVID-19 patients have recovered so far with 19,870 patients having been cured and discharged in the last 24 hours till 8 am.

Saha set for return as Pujara to lead RoI in Irani Cup

Saha set for return as Pujara to lead RoI in Irani Cup

Rediff.com14 Jan 2017

A fit again Wriddhiman Saha was named in the Rest of India squad that will take on first-time Ranji Trophy champions in the Irani Cup to be held in Mumbai from January 20-24.

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rahul Gandhi underwent coronavirus test on return from Italy

Rediff.com6 Mar 2020

The Congress leader followed the drill issued by the Director-General of Civil Aviation for all passengers coming from Italy, which mandates a thorough check-up for covid-19, reports R Rajagopalan.

No document needed for NPR: Javadekar

No document needed for NPR: Javadekar

Rediff.com24 Dec 2019

No proof, no document, no biometric will be needed under it as NPR will be conducted through self-certification, said the minister.

Axar available for selection, Washington up against Kuldeep for third spinner's slot

Axar available for selection, Washington up against Kuldeep for third spinner's slot

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

A final decision by the team's think-tank will be taken after the final practice session on Friday.

Eyes on Warner as Sunrisers-KKR clash

Eyes on Warner as Sunrisers-KKR clash

Rediff.com23 Mar 2019

Comeback man David Warner will be the cynosure of all eyes when last year's finalist Sunrisers Hyderabad open their campaign against two-time champions Kolkata Knight Riders in the 12th Indian Premier League, in Kolkata, o

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Gadkari launches cow dung soap, bamboo water bottles

Rediff.com1 Oct 2019

The bamboo water bottle is priced at Rs 560 and the soap variant of 125 grams costs Rs 125 each.

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

ICC Test rankings: Kohli down to fifth; Root rises to third

Rediff.com10 Feb 2021

India skipper Virat Kohli was pushed to the fifth spot by his English counterpart Joe Root, who rose two rungs to third in the latest ICC Test rankings for batsmen, even as Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin moved up in the bowlers' chart.

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Will Farmers Defeat BJP?

Rediff.com21 Sep 2021

Extended rounds of negotiations having failed, farm leaders now reckon that their best chance to pressure the government lay in defeating the BJP in the coming assembly poll, particularly in UP, observes Virendra Kapoor.

Harsimrat's resignation mere theatrics; too little, too late: Cong

Harsimrat's resignation mere theatrics; too little, too late: Cong

Rediff.com17 Sep 2020

'Why don't you resign from the Lok Sabha? Why does the Akali Dal party not withdraw support from the Modi government?'

Centre hands over Unnao rape survivor's accident probe to CBI

Centre hands over Unnao rape survivor's accident probe to CBI

Rediff.com30 Jul 2019

An order from the department of personnel and training said the case is being handed over to the CBI to probe "abetment and conspiracies" into the accident.

India 'A' scrape past New Zealand 'A' to win series 3-0

India 'A' scrape past New Zealand 'A' to win series 3-0

Rediff.com15 Oct 2017

Chasing a paltry 174, India A were 90 for six at one stage before Shardul (40 off 32 balls) and then Karn (38 no, 49 balls) guided the team to victory in just over 32 overs.

Exit polls get their prediction right for Delhi elections

Exit polls get their prediction right for Delhi elections

Rediff.com11 Feb 2020

Of the exit polls, the India Today-Axis, ABP-C Voter, TV9 Bharatvarsh-Cicero got their numbers right for both the parties.

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

26 dead, 57 injured in suicide blast near CM residence in Lahore

Rediff.com24 Jul 2017

Police and Lahore Development Authority officials were busy in removing encroachments outside the Arfa Karim Tower, located near the CM's Model Town residence, when a powerful blast took place.

Meet the next Benazir

Meet the next Benazir

Rediff.com13 Feb 2016

Last year, Maryam Nawaz accompanied her father to Washington, but played a role beyond being the dutiful daughter. She was 'discovered' by the White House, and was hosted by Michelle Obama.

Mary Kom, Manu pledge support to fight COVID-19

Mary Kom, Manu pledge support to fight COVID-19

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

Six-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom, on Monday, said she will donate her one month's salary as Rajya Sabha MP, amounting to Rs 1 lakh, to the Prime Minister's Relief Fund to combat the COVID-19 pandemic in the country.

Iyer to lead BP XI, Rahul included in squad for warm-ups vs NZ

Iyer to lead BP XI, Rahul included in squad for warm-ups vs NZ

Rediff.com16 Oct 2017

In addition to the Karnataka batsman, leg-spinner Karn Sharma, who has been in great form for India A against the Black caps A side, was called as a replacement for injured Rajasthan youngster Rahul Chahar.

Chidambaram spends night in CBI HQ he inaugurated in 2011

Chidambaram spends night in CBI HQ he inaugurated in 2011

Rediff.com22 Aug 2019

The Congress leader, who served as Union home minister during November 2008 to July 2012 in the United Progressive Alliance government, was one of the key guests at the inauguration event of CBI headquarters, held on June 30, 2011, in the presence of then Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Can captain Warner get SRH back to winning ways?

Can captain Warner get SRH back to winning ways?

Rediff.com20 Apr 2021

A desperate Sunrisers Hyderabad would seek inspiration from skipper David Warner to arrest any further slide when they take on Punjab Kings in an IPL match, in Chennai, on Wednesday.

PM continues turban tradition for I-Day

PM continues turban tradition for I-Day

Rediff.com15 Aug 2019

Safa has been a highlight of the PM's sartorial choices at Independence Day and Republic Day events.

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates as it ends Sarkar's Raj

PHOTOS: BJP celebrates as it ends Sarkar's Raj

Rediff.com3 Mar 2018

BJP celebrates saffron Holi after the poll results showed a historic win for the party in Tripura and Nagaland.

Turning Point: Rahane, Dhawan guide Delhi home

Turning Point: Rahane, Dhawan guide Delhi home

Rediff.com3 Nov 2020

Ajinkya Rahane and Shikhar Dhawan stroked solid half-centuries to power Delhi Capitals to a six-wicket victory against Royal Challengers Bangalore and qualify for the play-offs.

Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals in battle for top-two finish

Royal Challengers, Delhi Capitals in battle for top-two finish

Rediff.com1 Nov 2020

Delhi Capitals and Royal Challengers Bangalore go into the virtual quarter-final, having lost four and three games on the trot respectively