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CRPF officer killed, jawan injured in Chhattsigarh Naxal encounter

CRPF officer killed, jawan injured in Chhattsigarh Naxal encounter

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The search operation is underway in nearby areas.

PIX! India win maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

PIX! India win maiden Women's Junior Asia Cup

Rediff.com11 Jun 2023

The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team emerged Champions of the Women's Junior Asia Cup 2023 held in Kakamigahara.

CWG: India win silver in men's fours lawn bowls

CWG: India win silver in men's fours lawn bowls

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

The Indian team defeated hosts England by a close 13-12 margin in the semi-final to assure the country of at least a silver medal.

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

JNU violence: JNUSU prez among 9 suspects named by Delhi Police

Rediff.com10 Jan 2020

Several people including Aishe Ghosh attacked students in the hostel, the police officer claimed. Ghosh, who was injured in the attack, however, refuted the charge.

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

'Reid's resignation not come at the right time'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

'Graham Reid's resignation is his personal decision but at the end of the day somebody has to take the blame for this awful show.'

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

CWG Rewind: Sable soars, Paul leaps, Sharath sizzles...

Rediff.com9 Aug 2022

Slipping out of the usual top-five was seen as a real possibility in absence of shooting but phenomenal success in athletics and lawn bowls propelled India to a commendable fourth place finish at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

'I hated my body because nobody liked it'

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Criticised for being too big, Janette Tirkey is winning hearts on the ramp.

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

PIX: Modi declares 2022 National Games open

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

India's sportsperson could not perform well in the past due to nepotism and corruption but his government cleaned up the system, he said.

Bypolls for 10 seats underway; AAP faces first popularity test in Punjab

Bypolls for 10 seats underway; AAP faces first popularity test in Punjab

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Counting of votes for the bypolls in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Punjab, Tripura, Andhra Pradesh and Jharkhand will be taken up on Sunday.

Bypolls: Voting lowest in Punjab, SP alleges rigging in UP

Bypolls: Voting lowest in Punjab, SP alleges rigging in UP

Rediff.com23 Jun 2022

Polling was by and large peaceful in the bypolls for three Lok Sabha and seven assembly seats spread across five states and Delhi on Thursday barring an incident of stabbing of a policeman in Tripura, where polling was the highest at 76.62 per cent.

Karkera ready to fill Sreejesh's big boots

Karkera ready to fill Sreejesh's big boots

Rediff.com11 Dec 2021

'We have been learning from him for so long. He shares his knowledge with all of us during goalpost training and gives us a lot of tips. So, I have a big responsibility.'

Rupinder Pal Singh named captain for Asia Cup

Rupinder Pal Singh named captain for Asia Cup

Rediff.com9 May 2022

Senior players like Manpreet Singh, Harmanpreet Singh and PR Sreejesh will give the tournament a miss.

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

'Authorities Want Every Prisoner To Die Neglected'

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

'That is how our machinery operates and sees every prisoner.'

Bypolls: BJP trounces SP in strongholds, AAP loses in Punjab

Bypolls: BJP trounces SP in strongholds, AAP loses in Punjab

Rediff.com26 Jun 2022

Consolidating its position, the Bharatiya Janata Party wrested high-profile Rampur and Azamgarh Lok Sabha seats in Uttar Pradesh from the Samajwadi Party and won three assembly seats, including that of Chief Minister Manik Saha, in Tripura in by-election results announced on Sunday.

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Hockey Year Ender 2022: Indian women steal limelight

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

India women claim hockey CWG medal after 16 years

'Everyone knows about Dhoni, hope people know about us too'

'Everyone knows about Dhoni, hope people know about us too'

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Recognition in their own country will be enough for the players who fund their trips for all international tournaments

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Why India flopped in hockey World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Former India men's hockey head coach Roelant Oltmans blamed the lack of tactical awareness and a non-existent club culture for India's early exit from the 2023 Hockey World Cup.

Asia Cup Hockey: India denied by Malaysia's late goals

Asia Cup Hockey: India denied by Malaysia's late goals

Rediff.com29 May 2022

India almost clinched the title round berth before Razie Rahim turned out to be Malaysia's saviour with a hat-trick in an enthralling 3-3 draw

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

PIX: Cyclone Titli fails to dampen hockey stadium's inauguration

Rediff.com10 Oct 2018

Cyclone 'Titli' did dampen the spirits of hockey fans to some extent but not veterans like Dilip Tirkey and Dhanraj Pillay who were excited about the exhibition match played, in Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday.

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

India gears up for FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2022

India open FIFA women's U-17 WC campaign against USA with hope to get at least a point

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Aspiring pilot Navneet misses entrance exam but bags CWG silver

Rediff.com7 Aug 2022

Navneet would like to believe the medal was worth the sacrifice.

37 identified in WhatsApp group linked to JNU attack

37 identified in WhatsApp group linked to JNU attack

Rediff.com11 Jan 2020

Thirty-seven people from the 60-member WhatsApp group named 'Unity against Left' have been identified by the Special Investigation Team, the Delhi Police have revealed.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

CWG 2022: How India fared on Tuesday, August 2

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

India held on to sixth place in the medals tally

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Olympic bronze and hockey WC winner Kindo passes away

Rediff.com31 Dec 2020

Kindo, a full back in his playing days, was a member of the team that won the lone World Cup for India in 1975 in Kuala Lumpur

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Think you know a lot about Sport? Take this challenge!

Rediff.com4 May 2020

Norma Godinho challenges sporting know-it-alls.

Delhi riots: Court cites Godhra case, orders trial separation

Delhi riots: Court cites Godhra case, orders trial separation

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

Taking a cue from judicial precedent of Gujarat's Godhra riots cases, a Delhi court on Tuesday ordered separation of trial of accused on the ground of their faith in a murder of a 24-year-old man during the north-east Delhi communal riots, saying there was an "assortment" of undertrials and one trial would prejudice their defence as they belong to Hindu and Muslim religions.

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

PIX: India's largest hockey stadium

Rediff.com12 May 2022

Birsa Munda International Hockey Stadium in Sundargarh district will be packed to the rafters during the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup.

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

CWG 2022: How India fared on Monday, August 1

Rediff.com2 Aug 2022

Here's a look at Indian athletes' performance on Monday, Day 4 of the Games.

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Hockey players demand Bharat Ratna for Balbir Singh Sr

Rediff.com26 May 2020

'I feel both deserve to be honoured with Bharat Ratna. Why not? They are our national heroes who have been inspiring a generation of sportspersons and will continue to do so'

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

CWG 2022: How India fared on Friday, August 5

Rediff.com6 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes showing on Friday, Day 8 of the Commonwealth Games.

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Asia Cup: Japan crush India, team looking at exit door

Rediff.com24 May 2022

India's chances after this defeat will be badly dented as even a big win against Indonesia in the last game might not be enough for qualification to

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

CWG 2022: How India fared on Wednesday, August 3

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

A summary of Indian athletes' performance on Wednesday, Day 6 of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.

DU prof Saibaba gets life term for Maoist links

DU prof Saibaba gets life term for Maoist links

Rediff.com7 Mar 2017

Suspended Delhi University Professor G N Saibaba and five others were on Tuesday convicted by a sessions court for their links with the Maoists.

Hockey stars rake up Bharat Ratna debate again

Hockey stars rake up Bharat Ratna debate again

Rediff.com28 Aug 2016

Former national hockey player and Member of Parliament Dilip Tirkey on Sunday backed Prime Minister Narendra Modi's praise for Major Dhyan Chand and said the hockey wizard should be given Bharat Ratna-country's highest civilian award.

Johar Cup hockey: India beat Australia 2-0

Johar Cup hockey: India beat Australia 2-0

Rediff.com11 Nov 2012

India registered a superb 2-0 victory over Australia in their opening game of the second Sultan of Johar Cup in Malaysia today.

Rajpal left out of Champions Challenge team

Rajpal left out of Champions Challenge team

Rediff.com18 Nov 2011

Former captain Rajpal Singh and veteran midfielder Ignace Tirkey were the notable omissions from an 18-member Indian hockey team announced for the FIH Men's Champions Challenge I from November 26 to December 4 in Johannesburg.

Gagan Ajit to lead hockey team

Gagan Ajit to lead hockey team

Rediff.com6 Dec 2005

The former junior India captain will captain the team for the Champions Trophy as Dilip Tirkey has been ruled out following an illness.

Two regional parties merge with Trinamool in Jharkhand

Two regional parties merge with Trinamool in Jharkhand

Rediff.com3 Mar 2014

Two political parties having two members in the Jharkhand assembly merged with the Trinamool Congress in Ranchi on Monday.

Thakur, Rasquinha for Commonwealth Games

Thakur, Rasquinha for Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com28 Feb 2006

Ace defender Dilip Tirkey and goalkeeper Adrian D'Souza were omitted from the 16-member team announced on Tuesday.

2 BSF jawans martyred, woman injured in IED blast in Manipur

2 BSF jawans martyred, woman injured in IED blast in Manipur

Rediff.com9 May 2018

The two jawans received splinter injuries in the blast and later succumbed.