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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.

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.

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.

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?'

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.

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.

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.

Pakistani cleric Qadri returns to Pakistan after 8 months

Pakistani cleric Qadri returns to Pakistan after 8 months

Rediff.com29 Jun 2015

The cleric vowed to seek justice for 14 of his supporters killed in a police raid last year.

Beating Retreat marks conclusion of 66th R-Day celebrations

Beating Retreat marks conclusion of 66th R-Day celebrations

Rediff.com29 Jan 2015

Tunes by Indian musicians, foot-tapping drumbeats and calming chimes reverberated the air as the imposing Rashtrapati Bhavan lit up at sunset marking the end of the 66th Republic Day celebrations with 'Beating Retreat' ceremony at Vijay Chowk in New Delhi on Thursday.

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.

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.

Complaint against Mamata Banerjee for her 'civil war' remark on NRC

Complaint against Mamata Banerjee for her 'civil war' remark on NRC

Rediff.com1 Aug 2018

The police are yet to file an FIR.

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.

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Karthik's captaincy in focus as KKR face Sunrisers

Rediff.com25 Sep 2020

Much was expected from a revamped Kolkata Knight Riders set-up but it seemed Dinesh Karthik did not learn from his past mistakes

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.

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

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

PICS: Warner, Bairstow steer Sunrisers past Super Kings

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

Images from Wednesday's IPL match between Sunrisers Hyderabad and Chennai Super Kings.

PM takes aim at Manmohan on chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

PM takes aim at Manmohan on chanting of 'Bharat Mata ki jai'

Rediff.com3 Mar 2020

Singh had said the slogan of 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' was being misused to construct a "militant and purely emotional" idea of India that excludes millions of residents and citizens.

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Sharif, daughter and son-in-law granted parole to attend Kulsoom's funeral

Rediff.com12 Sep 2018

Kulsoom, the wife of Sharif, died on Tuesday in London after a long battle with cancer. She was 68. Her body will be brought back and buried in the Jati Umra Lahore residence of the Sharif family.

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Battle of survival on cards as resurgent KXIP face SRH

Rediff.com23 Oct 2020

KXIP got its campaign back on track with three consecutive wins -- over mighty Delhi Capitals, Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bangalore and the KL Rahul-led side would be hoping to carry the winning momentum forward to break into top four.

Siraj sheds light on his 'magical' IPL performance

Siraj sheds light on his 'magical' IPL performance

Rediff.com22 Oct 2020

Having endured a tough outing against the same side in 2019, it's now a story of going from being zero to hero for Siraj.

Obama, Clinton outraged at Bhatti's assassination

Obama, Clinton outraged at Bhatti's assassination

Rediff.com3 Mar 2011

United States President Barack Obama and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton joined the international community in expressing their outrage at the assassination of Pakistan's Minister for Minority Affairs Shahbaz Bhatti.

Pakistan executes 4 convicts; 59 executed since death penalty revival

Pakistan executes 4 convicts; 59 executed since death penalty revival

Rediff.com25 Mar 2015

Pakistan hanged four convicts on Wedesnday, 59 executed since death penalty revival.

Halwa ceremony launches Budget process

Halwa ceremony launches Budget process

Rediff.com24 Jun 2019

A large number of officials and support staff, who are directly associated with the Budget making and printing process, are now required to stay in the ministry and remain cut off from their families till the presentation of the Budget in the Lok Sabha.

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

IPL 2021: Check out Sunrisers' strengths and weaknesses

Rediff.com4 Apr 2021

One of the most consistent teams in the Indian Premier League over the last five years, Sunrisers Hyderabad would look to improve upon their middle-order batting in the upcoming 14th edition of the T20 league.

Gayle set for IPL 2020 debut as KXIP face RCB in must-win game

Gayle set for IPL 2020 debut as KXIP face RCB in must-win game

Rediff.com14 Oct 2020

Kings XI run into a RCB squad which has grown in confidence by leaps and bounds since their last meeting.

PHOTOS: This happened for first time in R-Day parade

PHOTOS: This happened for first time in R-Day parade

Rediff.com26 Jan 2016

This year the duration of the parade was also curtailed from more than two hours to 90 minutes but the format remained the same.

130 terrorists killed, 350 arrested in Pak's anti-terror drive

130 terrorists killed, 350 arrested in Pak's anti-terror drive

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Pakistan had reportedly launched 'strikes' against militant bases in Afghanistan on Saturday.

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Focus on CSK's batting struggles as Dhoni's men take on RCB

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

The middle-order continues to remain a concern for CSK with skipper Mahendra Singh Dhoni himself not being at his best.

Why we may not see Pakistan at Hockey World Cup

Why we may not see Pakistan at Hockey World Cup

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

Pakistan Hockey Federation had sought a loan from the PCB to send the team to Bhubaneswar and clear the outstanding dues of players.

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

India 'A' inch closer to big win despite rain-hit day three

Rediff.com11 Sep 2019

India captured four wickets to reduce South Africa 'A' to 179 for 9, who go into day four with a paltry lead of 40 runs in the second innings.

Turning Point: Sunrisers bowling choke CSK

Turning Point: Sunrisers bowling choke CSK

Rediff.com18 Apr 2019

With SRH's reputation of leaking runs in the death overs, CSK would have fancied their chances of posting a challenging total. But the SRH bowlers came back strongly.

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Preview: CSK take on upbeat Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 Oct 2020

CSK and Sunrisers Hyderabad (since inception) have traditionally been two of the most balanced sides in most IPL editions but both have ensured scratchy starts this year

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Bharat bandh: Railways fears blockades in 16 states

Rediff.com7 Dec 2020

Director general, Railway Protection Force (RPF), Arun Kumar has asked general managers of zonal railways to keep vigil to contain the impact of the nationwide strike called by farmer groups against the three agri laws.

'Truth triumphs': BJP leaders welcome Babri verdict

'Truth triumphs': BJP leaders welcome Babri verdict

Rediff.com30 Sep 2020

All 32 accused in the 28-year-old Babri demolition case, including BJP's founder-members LK Advani and Murli Manohar Joshi, have been acquitted by a special CBI court in Lucknow.

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Farmers cancel Parliament march, say govt 'sabotaged' tractor parade

Rediff.com28 Jan 2021

As cracks began to appear in their ongoing agitation against the agri laws, farmer unions on Wednesday cancelled their planned march to Parliament on February 1 when the Budget would be presented.

BJP fields ex-Cong leader against Sonia in Rae Bareli

BJP fields ex-Cong leader against Sonia in Rae Bareli

Rediff.com4 Apr 2019

Dinesh Pratap Singh, who was elected to the state legislative council for the second time in 2016 and left the Congress last year, is pitted against UPA chairperson Sonia Gandhi on a seat held by her since 2004.

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Kings XI eager to put controversy behind as they face RCB

Rediff.com23 Sep 2020

KL Rahul and Co would like forget the unsavoury incident and focus on the task ahead.

'This is an EVM victory for the BJP'

'This is an EVM victory for the BJP'

Rediff.com23 May 2019

'Nevertheless, a victory is a victory, no matter how it is obtained.'

Uncle, 3 others arrested in Pakistan honour killing case

Uncle, 3 others arrested in Pakistan honour killing case

Rediff.com30 May 2014

Pakistani police probing the brutal murder of a pregnant woman, 25, stoned to death in a case of honour killing arrested four men, including her uncle on Friday.