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After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

After 2 yrs, former SC judge AM Khanwilkar appointed new Lokpal chief

Rediff.com27 Feb 2024

The Lokpal has been working without its regular chief after Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on May 27, 2022.

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

BJP ends Naveen's 24-year rule in Odisha, set to form govt

Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

The BJP won 74 seats in the 147-member Odisha assembly and was leading in four more seats, the Election Commission of India.

Dilip Tirkey only Indian in FIH's All-Star team

Dilip Tirkey only Indian in FIH's All-Star team

Rediff.com20 Dec 2007

Ace defender and former captain Dilip Tirkey is the only Indian to figure in the FIH's 18-member men's All-Star hockey team for 2007. Player of the Year Jamie Dwyer of Australia has been named captain.

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Sreejesh's successor already in the making...

Rediff.com11 Aug 2024

Sreejesh, 36, stood rock solid in India's campaign at the Olympics and played a key role in their hard-fought 2-1 victory against Spain in the bronze-medal match.

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

100th Executive Board Meeting: HI appoints Sardar Singh, Rani Rampal

Rediff.com10 Aug 2023

Hockey India President Dilip Tirkey on Thursday confirmed the appointment of Indian former field hockey player Sardar Singh and Rani Rampal as the chief coach

Journalist questioned in Delhi assault case 4 years after FIR

Journalist questioned in Delhi assault case 4 years after FIR

Rediff.com9 Jun 2024

Caravan in a statement said it was a "worrying" development and neither it nor the named journalists were informed of any such FIR for four years.

Delhi teen stabs boy 55 times, slits throat, dances over body

Delhi teen stabs boy 55 times, slits throat, dances over body

Rediff.com23 Nov 2023

Some of the horrifying details of the killing in Janta Mazdoor Colony on Tuesday were captured on CCTV, the 2.23 minute footage also showing the accused threatening those around him.

BJP's Ramvichar Netam appointed pro tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assembly

BJP's Ramvichar Netam appointed pro tem speaker of Chhattisgarh assembly

Rediff.com17 Dec 2023

Governor Biswabhusan Harichandan administered the oath of office to 61-year-old Netam at a function held at the Raj Bhawan in Raipur.

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Hockey icon Sreejesh to retire after Paris Olympics

Rediff.com22 Jul 2024

The 36-year-old goalkeeper, a veteran of 328 international matches, took to social media to announce his decision.

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

Landmark 300th India Game For Sreejesh

Rediff.com12 Aug 2023

'I am privileged to have represented India for more than two decades and earning my 300th international cap is truly a special memory for me.'

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Hockey World Cup: 'India need to make most of penalty corners'

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey said India can win a World Cup medal this time after a hiatus of 48 years but for that the home side needs to make use of penalty corners.

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

'There was no evidence, no crime committed by him'

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Despite being 90% handicapped, suffering from multiple ailments and dependent on a wheelchair, the former Delhi University professor has not been able to step out of the anda cell of the Nagpur Jail at all since his conviction.

Fresh FIR in Delhi minor rape case as girl names more persons

Fresh FIR in Delhi minor rape case as girl names more persons

Rediff.com15 Sep 2023

Khakha, who has since been suspended by the Delhi government, allegedly raped the minor several times between November 2020 and January 2021 and impregnated her.

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Police forms 6 teams to crack Amazon manager's shooting in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

A 36-year-old man, working as a senior manager with e-commerce giant Amazon, was shot dead in northeast Delhi's Bhajanpura area, the police said on Wednesday.

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

6 die in fire at Delhi home caused by mosquito coil

Rediff.com31 Mar 2023

The police received information around 9 am that a fire had broken out in a house at Mazar Wala Road in Shastri Park's Machhi Market, Deputy Commissioner of Police (Northeast) Joy Tirkey said.

Tight security in Shaheen Bagh, other parts of Delhi after CAA implementation

Tight security in Shaheen Bagh, other parts of Delhi after CAA implementation

Rediff.com12 Mar 2024

After the Centre implemented the CAA on Monday, notifying the rules four years after the contentious law was passed, police in Delhi's northeast district identified 43 hotspots and conducted patrols there.

Hockey India League returns with a bang in new avatar

Hockey India League returns with a bang in new avatar

Rediff.com2 Jul 2023

The new HI body under Olympian Dilip Tirkey plans to rejuvenate the hockey scenario in the country by providing exposure to budding players through the HIL.

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

We've identified chinks in our armour: Lakra ahead of FIH Junior World Cup

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Amandeep Lakra, the spirited defender of the Indian Junior Men's Hockey Team, is elated about making the cut to represent the nation at the upcoming FIH Hockey Men's Junior World Cup in Malaysia next month.

Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Former SC judge AM Khanwilkar sworn in as Lokpal chairperson

Rediff.com10 Mar 2024

The Lokpal was functioning without its regular chief since Pinaki Chandra Ghose completed his term on May 27, 2022.

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Thokchom helps India hold Vietnam

AFC U-17 Asian Cup: Thokchom helps India hold Vietnam

Rediff.com17 Jun 2023

Vietnam took the lead against the run of play in the dying minutes of the first half, when they cleared a corner by Danny, and Long Vu darted off past the half-line to initiate a counter-attack. He swiftly ran into the Indian box and slotted it into the net.

Lawn Bowls: India women ensure historic first CWG medal

Lawn Bowls: India women ensure historic first CWG medal

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

India's lawn bowls team assured itself a historic first-ever Commonwealth Games medal after defeating New Zealand 16-13 in the semi-final of the women's fours event, in Birmingham, on Monday.

More than 1,000 cops deployed in Delhi for security ahead of Dussehra

More than 1,000 cops deployed in Delhi for security ahead of Dussehra

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

With Dussehra celebrations all set to take place with pomp and show in the national capital, security arrangements have been made to maintain law and order in the city amid the festive fervour.

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Delhi cop kicks men offering namaaz, suspended

Rediff.com8 Mar 2024

Soon after the incident, the police took cognisance of the video and initiated a probe, Meena said.

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Phase 5: Rae Bareli, Amethi go to polls on Monday

Rediff.com19 May 2024

Besides Defence Minister Singh (Lucknow), Minister of Women and Child Development Irani (Amethi), those in the fray are Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs Kaushal Kishor (Mohanlalganj) and Minister of State of Consumer Affairs Sadhvi Niranjan Jyoti (Fatehpur).

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Ex junior star Rajiv Mishra dies under mysterious circumstances

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

Ex-Indian hockey star Rajiv Mishra was found dead at his residence in Sarsauli area of Varanasi under mysterious circumstances.

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Asian Games: HI names 39-member men's core probable group for camp

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

With clock ticking down fast for the upcoming edition of the Asian Games, Hockey India named a 39-member core probable group for the Senior Men's National Coaching Camp.

Nails, barricades installed to stop farmers' march to Delhi

Nails, barricades installed to stop farmers' march to Delhi

Rediff.com11 Feb 2024

Ahead of farmers' 'Delhi Chalo March', the Delhi Police has intensified security arrangements at Singhu, Ghazipur and Tikri borders and installed nails along with barricades to prevent vehicles carrying protesters from entering the city, officials said on Sunday.

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after World Cup flop

Reid quits as India men's hockey coach after World Cup flop

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

Reid submitted his resignation to Hockey India president Dilip Tirkey, a day after the conclusion of the World Cup in Bhubaneswar

Yeh Hai India: Rooting For Riya!

Yeh Hai India: Rooting For Riya!

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

Riya Tirkey, who became the first tribal woman to reach the grand finale of the Miss India 2022 contest, meets Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren in Ranchi, July 19, 2022.

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

'If not Paris, India will definitely win gold in 2028 LA Olympics'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2023

Hockey India (HI) secretary general Bhola Nath Singh on Saturday claimed that India will definitely win gold at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics if they miss out on the yellow metal in Paris next year.

Models Go Bold In Black

Models Go Bold In Black

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Crisp, elegant, timeless black fashion.

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Chhattisgarh polls: Cong retains 25 MLAs in second list, fields 22 new faces

Rediff.com18 Oct 2023

With the second list, the total number of candidates declared by the Congress went up to 83 out of the total of 90.

Man arrested for 'insulting' saffron flags in Delhi

Man arrested for 'insulting' saffron flags in Delhi

Rediff.com5 Apr 2023

Earlier on March 29, a young man was apprehended for allegedly insulting a saffron flag placed near a mosque in northeast Delhi's Jyoti Nagar.

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

Belgium's Artur Lucas part of Indian hockey's coaching staff

Rediff.com5 Sep 2023

India clubbed with Egypt, Switzerland, Jamaica in inaugural Men's Hockey5s World Cup

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Ahead of Asiad, Indian goalies to train with Dutch coach

Rediff.com9 Jul 2023

The Indian men's hockey team will participate in the special sessions during a week-long camp at SAI, Bengaluru, to be overseen by India's chief coach Craig Fulton.

Guess what lured goalkeeper Sreejesh to hockey!

Guess what lured goalkeeper Sreejesh to hockey!

Rediff.com10 Oct 2023

A "flat-footed" athlete, P R Sreejesh had a specific aim in mind when he decided to become a hockey player: securing 60 marks in annual examinations without having to study.

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

CWG: India win historic GOLD in women's four lawn bowl

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

The Indian quartet of Lovely Choubey (lead), Pinki (second), Nayanmoni Saikia (third) and Rupa Rani Tirkey (slip) beat South Africa 17-10 in the women's fours final.

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Kohli, Zareen offer prayers, condolences for train tragedy victims

Rediff.com3 Jun 2023

The train crash on Friday, involving the Bengaluru-Howrah Superfast Express, the Shalimar-Chennai Central Coromandel Express and a goods train, is one of the deadliest such accidents since independence.

Hockey: India thrash Indonesia 16-0; qualify for Super 4s

Hockey: India thrash Indonesia 16-0; qualify for Super 4s

Rediff.com26 May 2022

Rising to the occasion, the Indian hockey team thrashed hosts Indonesia 16-0 to qualify for the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup in Jakarta on Thursday on Thursday.

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

Hockey 5s Asia Cup: India beat Pakistan in final

Rediff.com2 Sep 2023

India downed Pakistan in the final of the Men's Hockey5s Asia Cup.