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India lucky to get away with tie, reckons Kohli

India lucky to get away with tie, reckons Kohli

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

'The game nicely drifted in the last 7 overs and one boundary off Umesh off the shoe and one in the end, a couple of inches from Rayudu from pulling it in... That's how the game goes. I've enjoyed being a part of it and West Indies certainly deserved a draw for the way they played'

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

5 Assam cops killed in clashes at border with Mizoram

Rediff.com27 Jul 2021

Union Home Minister Amit Shah spoke to the chief ministers of Assam and Mizoram, Himanta Biswa Sarma and Zoramthanga respectively, and urged them to ensure peace along the disputed border and find an amicable settlement.

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rising Bathinda takes on Udta Punjab

Rediff.com6 Jun 2016

Bathinda is the only district in Punjab to start a movement to find out what the actual drug situation on the ground is and aims to address it.

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

New BJP allies, fresh conquests may get cabinet berths

Rediff.com26 May 2019

A number of senior faces from the outgoing cabinet including Rajnath Singh, Nitin Gadkari, Nirmala Sitharaman, Ravi Shankar Prasad, Piyush Goyal, Narendra Singh Tomar and Prakash Javadekar are expected to figure in the new cabinet.

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

PM scalds Mamata, accuses her of betraying people of Bengal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2021

He also accused her of nepotism by choosing to play the limited role of "bua" (aunt) to her "bhatija" (nephew) instead of becoming "Didi" (elder sister) to the people.

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

India witnesses biggest single-day spike with 13,586 cases

Rediff.com19 Jun 2020

India registered over 10,000 cases for the eighth day in a row.

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Galwan violence: Kolkata's Chinese wary of 1962 rerun

Rediff.com18 Jun 2020

The Chinese community in the city is one of the largest in the country and is apprehensive that the escalation of the conflict between the two Asian giants would hamper their lives and livelihood.

Galwan incident will seriously impact bilateral ties: India to China

Galwan incident will seriously impact bilateral ties: India to China

Rediff.com17 Jun 2020

India on Wednesday delivered a strong message to China that the 'unprecedented' incident in the Galwan Valley will have a 'serious impact' on the bilateral relationship and held the 'pre-meditated' action by Chinese army directly responsible for the violence that left 20 Indian Army personnel dead.

Govt issues guidelines for reopening of gyms, yoga centres

Govt issues guidelines for reopening of gyms, yoga centres

Rediff.com3 Aug 2020

The guidelines lay down the processes and premises redesigning, including proper placement of equipments. Yoga institutes and gymnasiums have been asked to plan the floor area based on four metres squared per person.

India coach rues his players' inability to score goals

India coach rues his players' inability to score goals

Rediff.com15 Oct 2019

It was defendfer Adil Khan who saved India the blushes with his 88th minute header on a day inspirational skipper Sunil Chhetri was not at his best.

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

NIA busts Pak-sponsored Al Qaeda module, arrests 9 men

Rediff.com19 Sep 2020

The module was also planning to carry out targeted killings in India and was in the advanced stage of procuring arms, including automatic rifles and pistols, ammunition and explosives to carry out the attacks, he said.

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

India biggest buyer of Covid vaccine with 1.6 bn doses

Rediff.com4 Dec 2020

India has purchased 500 million doses of the Oxford University-AstraZeneca vaccine candidate, one billion from the United States company Novavax and 100 million doses of the Sputnik V candidate from Russia's Gamaleya Research Institute, according to the US-based Duke University Global Health Innovation Center.

CBI visits IPS officers' mess, hotel in search for Rajeev Kumar

CBI visits IPS officers' mess, hotel in search for Rajeev Kumar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

The cop, who is alleged to have suppressed crucial evidences required for preparing the final CBI chargesheet in the scam, has been evading the probe agency's summons to appear before it and his whereabouts are not known.

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Colours splashed all over: People revel in Holi celebrations

Rediff.com21 Mar 2019

People in several states across the country smeared each other with colours, exchanged greetings and savoured sweets to celebrate Holi.

Shastri hits out at critics in explosive press conference

Shastri hits out at critics in explosive press conference

Rediff.com14 Dec 2019

The Ganguly-Shastri relationship became a topic of discussion after the Cricket Advisory Committee (CAC) comprising Ganguly, Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman preferred Anil Kumble over him in 2016, with both having a public fallout.

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Will Bengal give Didi a third term?

Rediff.com10 Mar 2021

Will appeasement, rising unemployment and her dictatorial style become major obstacles in her path? asks Payal Singh Mohanka.

8,500 chicken to be culled in W  Bengal

8,500 chicken to be culled in W Bengal

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

At least 8,500 chicken will be culled on Thursday at Balurghat town in Dinajpur district of West Bengal.

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

'Second and third waves will be more intense'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2021

'If we again become complacent at the end of the second wave, we are going to suffer more as it will be even more intense.'

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

India rehearses for massive coronavirus vaccination drive

Rediff.com2 Jan 2021

The dry-run was being conducted in state capitals in at least three session sites. Some states also included districts that are situated in difficult terrain or have poor logistical support, according to officials.

DC look to continue winning run

DC look to continue winning run

Rediff.com13 Apr 2019

A confident Delhi are coming off two back-to-back victories against Royal Challengers Bangalore and a strong Kolkata Knight Riders outfit.

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Atletico Kolkata in thrilling draw

ISL: Chennaiyin hold Atletico Kolkata in thrilling draw

Rediff.com2 Oct 2016

Defending champions Chennaiyin FC and Atletico de Kolkata played out a highly-entertaining 2-2 draw in their campaign opening match in the Indian Super League football tournament in Kolkata on Sunday.

India becomes 3rd country to cross 10 lakh Covid cases

India becomes 3rd country to cross 10 lakh Covid cases

Rediff.com17 Jul 2020

It took 110 days for the COVID-19 cases in the country to reach one lakh and just 59 days more to go past the nine-lakh mark.

Kohli keen on erasing painful memories of 2014

Kohli keen on erasing painful memories of 2014

Rediff.com31 Jul 2018

Rajput, a domestic bulwark, feels that it will be on Kohli's mind to prove a point by scoring in England.

'More than poll, Covid crisis is biggest worry for BJP'

'More than poll, Covid crisis is biggest worry for BJP'

Rediff.com3 May 2021

'More than losing Bengal, the worry for their national leadership is the current crisis.' 'If people perceive that the government does not do enough, then there's trouble.'

ONGC boss: Govt may invite pvt execs

ONGC boss: Govt may invite pvt execs

Rediff.com17 Apr 2007

Executives from private companies such as Shell and Blackstone are likely to be invited for interviews for the post of chairman and managing director of state-run Oil and Natural Gas Corporation.

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Will anti-CAA protests help Mamata?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2020

'When violence spread, it looked as if Mamata was losing control, but soon, she was able to contain the situation.' 'Now, the TMC stands to gain the most.'

Medical insurance for COVID-19: 6 things to know

Medical insurance for COVID-19: 6 things to know

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

The coverage for coronavirus infection will be available from day one of the infection in all the health insurance policies, says Amit Chhabra.

With record spike of 27,114 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 8 lakh

With record spike of 27,114 new cases, India's COVID-19 tally tops 8 lakh

Rediff.com11 Jul 2020

The rise in the number of coronavirus cases has gained pace significantly. It took 110 days for the number of cases in the country to reach one lakh but just 53 days more to race past the eight-lakh mark.

1st T20: Time for Kohli & Co. to rewrite their poor record in Guwahati

1st T20: Time for Kohli & Co. to rewrite their poor record in Guwahati

Rediff.com4 Jan 2020

It all starts in Guwahati on Sunday as the biggest city in Assam is slowly getting back to normalcy after protests against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA).

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com4 Aug 2016

A recap of events that occurred in India in the past 24 hours.

Bhutia to lead Mohun Bagan

Bhutia to lead Mohun Bagan

Rediff.com18 Jun 2007

Brazilian Carlos Roberto Silva has been named chief coach of the team for the 2007-08 season.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com22 Jul 2016

Here's a recap of moments captured in India in the past 24 hours.

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

'Pujara has batted outstandingly well in these conditions'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2017

Pujara stood tall in a defiant 47 off 102 balls even as Sri Lanka pacers made full use of the overcast conditions to run through the Indian batting line-up.

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

What I learnt from the COVID-19 Crisis

Rediff.com7 Aug 2020

'The virus has been ahead of us till now, and we have been chasing the virus.' 'It is time we have to be a step ahead of the virus, and this is possible only by checking the oxygen level.'

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Opposition seeks compensation for migrants who died during lockdown

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Several opposition members, including from the Dravida Munnetra Kazagham and the Communist Party of India-Marxist, also pointed out that the government took almost two months to impose the lockdown after the first case came to light in January, and claimed the delay had proved costly.

New Zealand relying on video footage to help counter spin threat

New Zealand relying on video footage to help counter spin threat

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Latham, who struck a brisk 108 off 97 balls in New Zealand's 33-run win over Board President's XI in the second practice game in Mumbai on Thursday, said the visitors are relying on video footage to study the Indian spinners.

SC asks Centre for steps to ease Bharat's note ban agony

SC asks Centre for steps to ease Bharat's note ban agony

Rediff.com2 Dec 2016

Senior advocate P Chidambaram, appearing for co-operative banks, questioned the government's decision, saying that the rural economy was almost paralysed due to the non-inclusion of co-operative banks.

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Sports Shorts: Kolkata derby ends in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com1 Sep 2019

Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Sunday

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Rediff.com6 Apr 2006

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Mamata can become PM: WB BJP chief

Mamata can become PM: WB BJP chief

Rediff.com6 Jan 2019

'Now it's time to have a Bengali as PM.'