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When execution of plan against Russell went awry

When execution of plan against Russell went awry

Rediff.com28 Mar 2019

Russell was on three off five balls when he was bowled by Mohammed Shami with an inch-perfect yorker on off-stump but it was declared a no ball because the side had three fielders, instead of the mandatory four, inside the circle in the 17th over.

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

REWIND: India in the last 24 hours

Rediff.com19 Aug 2016

Here's a recap of the events from the past 24 hours.

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

'Lockdown prevented US or Europe-like situation but...'

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

'Lifting of lockdown should be very gradual. Some facilities should remain closed through the month of May like schools, colleges, malls, cinema halls, religious places and markets'

Non-BJP states raise objections to NPR at MHA meet

Non-BJP states raise objections to NPR at MHA meet

Rediff.com17 Jan 2020

Rajasthan Chief Secretary D B Gupta said he and the representatives of a few other states raised objections to a few questions to be asked by enumerators during the NPR exercise. He said the central government officials told them that answers to all such questions are not mandatory.

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Impressive turnout in high-stakes assembly polls

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

A high voter turnout was recorded in West Bengal, Assam Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Puducherry assembly elections on Tuesday. The massive polling exercise following COVID-19 health protocol and involving lakhs of personnel began at 7 am and the last hour from 6 pm to 7 pm was set aside for COVID-19 patients and those under isolation. The counting of votes in the states will be held on May 2.

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Kerala, TN, Assam, WB, Puducherry to vote on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 Apr 2021

More than 750 constituencies spread across four states and one union territory will go to the polls on Tuesday

Ranji Roundup: Majumdar revives Bengal; Guj restrict Saurashtra

Ranji Roundup: Majumdar revives Bengal; Guj restrict Saurashtra

Rediff.com29 Feb 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Saturday.

Smith shows faith in his team to launch comeback in the series

Smith shows faith in his team to launch comeback in the series

Rediff.com20 Sep 2017

But Smith believes the world champions have a quality squad to bounce back in the series.

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

CPI leader Gurudas Dasgupta passes away

Rediff.com31 Oct 2019

He was suffering from lung cancer for last several months, West Bengal CPI secretary Swapan Banerjee said.

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

PHOTOS: India celebrates Ganesh festival amid pandemic

Rediff.com22 Aug 2020

The 10-day Ganesh festival began on Saturday under the shadow of the coronavirus pandemic, with devotees restricting celebrations to their homes and using online platforms to get 'darshan' of the Lord at temples, amid strict COVID-19 restrictions imposed by governments.

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

'When people are about to die of hunger, you have to step in big time'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2020

'Most of the measures the finance minister announced will take effect after the lockdown.' 'By that time, millions of people will be starving.'

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Reports of Jaitley's deteriorating health false: Govt

Rediff.com26 May 2019

'Reports in a section of media regarding Union Minister Shri Arun Jaitley's health condition are false and baseless. Media is advised to stay clear of rumour mongering,' Government Spokesman Sitanshu Kar tweeted.

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Campaigning ends in Bengal before scheduled time

Rediff.com16 May 2019

In a first such action in India's electoral history, the Election Commission had Wednesday ordered campaigning in the nine West Bengal constituencies to end at 10 pm on Thursday, instead of 6 pm on Friday, in the wake of violence between the Bharatiya Janata Party and the Trinamool Congress in Kolkata during Amit Shah's roadshow.

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

PM vows to build new Vidyasagar statue, Didi hits back

Rediff.com16 May 2019

While lashing out at Mamata Banerjee, the prime minister said he was going for a rally in Dum Dum later in the day but was not sure if the West Bengal Chief Minister will allow his helicopter to land.

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Ahead of 3rd anniversary of Modi govt, ministers asked to list top achievement

Rediff.com9 Apr 2017

The Modi government, ahead of its third anniversary in power, has asked all ministers to submit their five major achievements that have benefitted people, including key reforms and comparative data reflecting the progress made since the Bharatiya Janata Party took office.

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

India reports 3 new Covid deaths, toll 7; cases rise to 360

Rediff.com23 Mar 2020

Maharashtra has reported the highest number of COVID-19 cases with 74, including three foreigners, followed by Kerala at 52 including seven foreign nationals.

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Parliament extends SC/ST quota in legislatures; Anglo-Indians excluded

Rediff.com13 Dec 2019

The government assured the Opposition that reservation to Anglo-Indians will be considered later.

Ranji: Shahbaz's double strike rallies Bengal

Ranji: Shahbaz's double strike rallies Bengal

Rediff.com28 Jan 2020

A round-up of Tuesday's play in the Ranji Trophy.

ABVP threatens to 'cut off' legs of Leftists Jadavpur University students

ABVP threatens to 'cut off' legs of Leftists Jadavpur University students

Rediff.com9 May 2016

The ABVP state secretary Subir Haldar threatened to "cut off" the legs of "anti-national" Left-aligned students of Jadavpur University if they stepped out of the campus.

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

India rolls out world's largest vaccination drive against COVID-19

Rediff.com17 Jan 2021

The first COVID-19 vaccine shots in India were given on Saturday to nearly two lakh frontline healthcare and sanitary workers as Prime Minister Narendra Modi rolled out the world's largest inoculation drive against the pandemic that has caused 1,52,093 deaths and upended millions of lives in the country.

BJP govt won't last for more than 2 years: Mamata

BJP govt won't last for more than 2 years: Mamata

Rediff.com21 Jul 2019

The chief minister, speaking at her first major political rally after the Lok Sabha polls, also said the party will launch a statewide protest on July 26, demanding return of black money "siphoned off" by the BJP.

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Super Cyclone Amphan devastates Bengal, Odisha; 3 dead

Rediff.com21 May 2020

While man and a woman were reported killed when trees came crashing down on them in North 24 Parganas district of West Bengal, a 13-year-old girl died in a similar incident in adjoining Howrah. No casualties have been reported from Odisha yet.

Jadavpur University becomes flash point between TMC and BJP

Jadavpur University becomes flash point between TMC and BJP

Rediff.com20 Sep 2019

The BJP locked in an intense rivalry with the TMC since general election vented ire against the state government over the episode, whereas the ruling party directed its criticism at the Governor for rushing to the University which it said is expected to provide justice to the university's vice-chancellor, professors, students, who were beaten up during and the after the minister's visit there.

Ranji Roundup: Porel puts Karnataka on mat; Saurashtra on top

Ranji Roundup: Porel puts Karnataka on mat; Saurashtra on top

Rediff.com1 Mar 2020

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

CAA made world aware of religious persecution in Pak: Modi

Rediff.com12 Jan 2020

I want to make this clear again that the CAA is not about taking away anybody's citizenship, but about granting citizenship, Modi said.

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

With 17,296 new cases, India Covid tally nears 5 lakh; toll tops 15,000

Rediff.com27 Jun 2020

The death toll climbed to 15,301 with 407 new fatalities, according to the Union health ministry data.

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

3rd T20I: India to test reserves as they aim clean sweep vs Windies

Rediff.com10 Nov 2018

Having sealed the series with a comprehensive win in the second T20I at Lucknow riding on skipper Rohit Sharma's brilliant ton, the home team would look to give reserve bench players like Shreyas Iyer, MS Washington Sundar and the uncapped Shahbaz Nadeem an opportunity before it embarks on the tour of Australia.

'The boys are responding to Shastri's mentorship'

'The boys are responding to Shastri's mentorship'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2015

- 'The current coaching set-up has done a fantastic job and if they are given a one-year run then they could really make a difference'

Centre, states should work as 'Team India': Modi

Centre, states should work as 'Team India': Modi

Rediff.com10 May 2015

Reaching out to the states, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said the Centre and states should work together as 'Team India' to solve national problems like they have worked to resolve issues like the Indo-Bangla Land Boundary Agreement.

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

India sees new single-day spike as Unlock 1 to begin next week

Rediff.com5 Jun 2020

In its morning update, the Union health ministry said the total number of positive cases has reached 2,16,919 with a record spike of 9,304 new cases since Wednesday 8 am across the country, while the death toll has increased to 6,075 with 260 more fatalities in this period. A PTI tally of figures announced by different states and union territories, as of 9.50 pm, showed a higher number of confirmed cases across the country at 2,17,389 and the death toll at 6,233.

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Cops step up vigil to enforce lockdown after violations

Rediff.com27 Mar 2020

The 21-day coronavirus lockdown in force since Wednesday has triggered a mass exodus of migrant workers across the country since the last few days.

'Grateful' Kohli not taking his place in team for granted

'Grateful' Kohli not taking his place in team for granted

Rediff.com25 Oct 2018

'It's a great honour for me to represent my country and even after playing 10 years, I don't feel like I am entitled for anything here. You still have to work hard for every run that you score at the international level'

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Mamata vs CBI escalates into Opposition against Modi government

Rediff.com4 Feb 2019

The chief minister skipped meals and remained awake the entire night on a makeshift dais along with some senior ministers and party members.

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

India to observe 'Janata curfew' on Sunday

Rediff.com21 Mar 2020

Cutting across party lines, chief ministers and others leaders urged the people to follow the self-imposed curfew from 7 am to 9 pm, noting that "social distancing" was key to breaking the chain of infection, as the number of coronavirus cases rose to 283 after 60 new cases were detected on Saturday, the highest so far in a day, and states like Maharashtra, Odisha and Bihar imposed partial lockdown till month end.

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Which way is Covid-19 headed?

Rediff.com18 Mar 2020

The disease could go down several paths. One possibility, the least likely, is that it will just disappear. The most likely is that it will have seasonal impact, says Devangshu Datta.

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Hope to come back again, says Pele as he leaves Kolkata

Rediff.com14 Oct 2015

"I want to thank god for giving me the opportunity to travel this distance, for only the second trip of my life to India."

Cuttack T20: India to go out 'all guns blazing' to level SA series

Cuttack T20: India to go out 'all guns blazing' to level SA series

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

'Overall, there is a room for improvement, I'm sure the guys have learnt from it and they will come back stronger. We have to start really well and do a lot of things right whether it's batting or bowling, and come out all guns blazing'

National-level volleyball player hacked to death by 'spurned lover'

National-level volleyball player hacked to death by 'spurned lover'

Rediff.com26 Mar 2016

One of her coaches who came to her rescue was also injured after being grazed by the dagger.

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Padma Vibhushan for Bachchan, Advani; Padma Bhushan for Bill Gates

Rediff.com25 Jan 2015

Here's a list of all the Padma award winners

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Padma awards for Advani, Amitabh, Ramdev?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2015

Who will make it to this year's Padma awards list?