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Saurabh puts India 'A' on brink of victory vs England Lions

Saurabh puts India 'A' on brink of victory vs England Lions

Rediff.com26 Jan 2024

Saurabh Kumar grabs his 22nd five-for as India 'A' close-in on victory over Lions

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

SRH looking to exploit batter-friendly Wankhede vs MI

Rediff.com5 May 2024

The Pat Cummins-led side is in the midst of an intense battle between multiple teams who are bidding for spots in the final four, with Rajasthan Royals (16 points), Kolkata Knight Riders (14 points) and Lucknow Super Giants (12 points) placed above SRH.

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Amit Shah to review J-K situation after terror attacks

Rediff.com15 Jun 2024

The home minister will also review the preparation for the annual Amarnath pilgrimage set to start on June 29.

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

BJP names Khattar, Gadkari, Piyush Goyal in 2nd list for LS polls

Rediff.com13 Mar 2024

The Bharatiya Janata Party on Wednesday named 72 more candidates for the Lok Sabha elections, including Union ministers Nitin Gadkari, Piyush Goyal and Anurag Singh Thakur, and former chief ministers Manohar Lal Khattar, Trivendra Singh Rawat and Basavaraj Bommai.

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

KKR-SRH Final: Gambhir's acumen vs Cummins's passion

Rediff.com26 May 2024

Tactician par excellence Gautam Gambhir couldn't have envisaged a battle of brains with a more different kind of adversary than the smiling yet ruthless Pat Cummins as Kolkata Knight Riders face a spirited Sunrisers Hyderabad in a mega IPL final in Chennai on Sunday.

Anantnag op continues on Day 4, mortar shells fired

Anantnag op continues on Day 4, mortar shells fired

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

Security forces launched a massive assault with mortar shells to flush out terrorists responsible for the killing of four personnel from a hilly forest in Jammu and Kashmir's Anantnag district on Saturday, officials said.

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

RCB need under fire bowlers to step up against SRH

Rediff.com14 Apr 2024

Royal Challengers Bengaluru's IPL campaign that began with optimism has melted into chaos. Their bowlers require a drastic transformation in mindset against Sunrisers Hyderabad for them to register an elusive win in Bengaluru on Monday.

SMAT: Railways' Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj's record

SMAT: Railways' Ashutosh breaks Yuvraj's record

Rediff.com17 Oct 2023

Ashutosh Sharma broke Yuvraj Singh's record by scoring the fastest T20 half-century off 11 balls in Railways' 127-run victory against Arunachal Pradesh.

It's Starc vs Cummins as KKR face Sunrisers in opener

It's Starc vs Cummins as KKR face Sunrisers in opener

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

KKR's most successful leader Gautam Gambhir is back in his second innings as a mentor. His partnership with head coach Chandrakant Pandit, a shrewd tactician in domestic circuit, will be the key to their revival.

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

'We'll damage NDA in all 40 seats in Bihar'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2024

'Wrong feedback was given against Parasji to the top BJP leadership in New Delhi by a senior BJP leader, who is also a Union minister from Bihar.' 'He deliberately provided wrong information about the RLJP to the BJP leadership to help Chirag Paswan.'

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Saturday wraps up longest LS polls since 1951-52; Modi among contestants

Rediff.com31 May 2024

Saturday's voting will mark the end to the marathon polling process that began on April 19 month and has already covered 486 Lok Sabha seats in 28 states and Union territories.

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Madgaon Express Review: Silly Done Right

Rediff.com22 Mar 2024

Madgaon Express understands its charm lies in its inherent silliness and then works around as pure unadulterated entertainment, which makes it imminently watchable, raves Mayus Sanap.

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Kushwaha holds JD-U meet, not official says party chief

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

Barring dissident MLC Rameshwar Mahto, who has an axe to grind against some ministers close to the CM, legislators and office bearers of the party chose to give the session a wide berth.

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Can Titans counter SRH's rampaging batting line-up?

Rediff.com30 Mar 2024

A depleted Gujarat Titans bowling attack will have to raise its game by quite a few notches to stop a marauding Sunrisers Hyderabad, fresh from its record total against Mumbai Indians, in the upcoming afternoon IPL match in Ahmedabad on Sunday.

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

'No naaraazgi between Lalu, Nitish'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2024

'We will be happy if Nitishji becomes convenor of INDIA.'

Every party wants me, but I'm with...: Chirag Paswan

Every party wants me, but I'm with...: Chirag Paswan

Rediff.com11 Mar 2024

Former Lok Janshakti Party president Chirag Paswan on Sunday asserted that every party wants him to be on its side, indicating he could tilt towards the one that offered a better bargain.

Has JD-U President Lalan Singh Quit?

Has JD-U President Lalan Singh Quit?

Rediff.com27 Dec 2023

A senior JD-U leader said Lallan Singh has expressed his desire to give up the top party post.

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

RJD to contest 26 LS seats, Cong 9 as INDIA seals seat-sharing deal in Bihar

Rediff.com29 Mar 2024

The Mahagathbandhan's seat-sharing announcement comes a day after the filing of nomination papers for the first phase of Lok Sabha polls was over.

Days after horrific train crash, 101 bodies yet to be identified

Days after horrific train crash, 101 bodies yet to be identified

Rediff.com6 Jun 2023

The devastating collision, involving two passenger trains and a freight train, took the lives of at least 275 people and caused injuries to over 1100 others in Balasore. This tragic incident has had a profound impact across India.

Remembering The Heroes Of Kargil

Remembering The Heroes Of Kargil

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

Glimpses of the solemn ceremony Shaurya Sandhya ahead of the 24th Kargil Vijay Diwas, which commemorates India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War at the Kargil War Memorial, Dras, in Kargil, Ladakh.

Maha speaker to start cross-examination of Sena MLAs on Nov 23

Maha speaker to start cross-examination of Sena MLAs on Nov 23

Rediff.com28 Sep 2023

The cross-examination in connection with the disqualification petitions filed by Shiv Sena MLAs will start from November 23, according to a schedule issued by Maharashtra Assembly Speaker Rahul Narwekar, a move dubbed a delaying tactic by the Shiv Sena (UBT).

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Pak making full efforts to infiltrate foreign terrorists into J-K: Army

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

He said that the army has tried to neutralise foreign terrorists along the Line of Control in Rajouri and Poonch.

Terrorists in Rajouri encounter were retired Pakistani soldiers

Terrorists in Rajouri encounter were retired Pakistani soldiers

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

Speaking to media-persons after paying his last tributes to five soldiers, including two Army captains, who lost their lives in the Rajouri firefight, Lt Gen Dwivedi said, "While we lost five of our brave soldiers in the encounter, we also eliminated two dreaded terrorists. Our boys went after the well-trained and equipped foreign terrorists without giving any thought to their personal safety. This (taking out the dreaded terrorists) has dealt a major blow to the terror ecosystem and Pakistan. As per our estimation, 20-25 terrorists could still be operating in the area. We should be able to control the situation in a year's time with the help of locals."

Can Sunrisers Shine under Cummins?

Can Sunrisers Shine under Cummins?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2024

A desperate Sunrisers have hit the reset button this season, bringing in Australia's World Cup winning captain Pat Cummins.

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Man suspected of sheltering, aiding Poonch attackers detained

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Army Commander Lt Gen Upendra Dwivedi visited the twin border districts of Rajouri and Poonch and took stock of the ongoing operation, the officials said, adding he asked the troops to be relentless in their pursuit.

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Amid political churn in Bihar, Speaker calls on Lalu

Rediff.com31 Dec 2023

Bihar assembly Speaker Awadh Bihari Chaudhary on Sunday called on Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav, at a time when the state was witnessing a big political churn.

China, Please Note: Red Hunt In Ladakh

China, Please Note: Red Hunt In Ladakh

Rediff.com29 Aug 2022

Northern Army Commander Lieutenant General Upendra Dwivedi reviewed Exercise Red Hunt in Ladakh where lethality, survivability, mobility and situational awareness was demonstrated, exploiting newly inducted weapons and equipment in that operational theatre where the Indian Army's soldiers have been engaged in a military standoff with the Chinese People's Liberation Army since April 2020.

Anantnag anti-terrorist ops enter 5th day, forces suspect 2-3 ultras trapped

Anantnag anti-terrorist ops enter 5th day, forces suspect 2-3 ultras trapped

Rediff.com17 Sep 2023

Security forces are using drones and helicopters for surveillance of the dense forest area where terrorists are believed to be holed up since Wednesday after killing two Army officers and a deputy superintendent of police in the initial exchange of fire, the officials said.

BJP launches 'Modi Ka Parivar' campaign to counter Lalu's jibe

BJP launches 'Modi Ka Parivar' campaign to counter Lalu's jibe

Rediff.com5 Mar 2024

Rashtriya Janata Dal president Lalu Prasad Yadav had thrown barbs at the prime minister over his having no family.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams second ton of season; Shaw hammers century on comeback

Rediff.com9 Feb 2024

Veteran batter Cheteshwar Pujara slammed his second hundred of the ongoing Ranji Trophy season, guiding Saurashtra to a comfortable 242 for four against Rajasthan on the opening day of their Group A match, in Jaipur on Friday.

Yeh Hai India: Awesome Mooche! Constable

Yeh Hai India: Awesome Mooche! Constable

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

Jharkhand traffic Police Constable Upendra Kumar Ray -- who was felicitated by senior police officers for his extraordinary contribution in managing traffic -- displays his impressive moustache in Ranchi.

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

It's Official! Hardik rejoins MI; Green moves to RCB

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Hardik Pandya has quit Gujarat Titans to rejoin his former team Mumbai Indians, following a trade between the two franchises.

IAF Shows Its Fighting Skills

IAF Shows Its Fighting Skills

Rediff.com13 Oct 2022

Glimpses from the Indian Air Force air show in Udhampur.

I seek my share like...: Kushwaha dares Nitish

I seek my share like...: Kushwaha dares Nitish

Rediff.com31 Jan 2023

Kushwaha was referring to 'Luv Kush' rally in Patna, a veritable gathering of Kurmis and Koeris upset with supposed hegemony of numerically powerful Yadavs which Prasad, then helming Bihar, was seen as embodying.

Dushman ki goli peeth pe nahi, chhati pe khaani hai: Kargil martyr

Dushman ki goli peeth pe nahi, chhati pe khaani hai: Kargil martyr

Rediff.com27 Jul 2023

The battalion launched an attack and came under intense fire from the enemy after reaching the hill top. Singh died in the gun battle and was awarded a Sena Medal posthumously.

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Tripura shock defending champs Saurashtra

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Tripura shock defending champs Saurashtra

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Cheteshwar Pujara's presence did not help Saurashtra as a gritty Tripura humbled the defending champions

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

In addition to these temple models, metallic rings, lockets and other cloth items bearing Lord Ram's name are flying off the shelves in Ayodhya, according to shopkeepers.

Rajasthan CM Confronts Dire Financial Crunch

Rajasthan CM Confronts Dire Financial Crunch

Rediff.com28 Dec 2023

Rajasthan is reeling under a huge financial burden with the state's debt having gone beyond Rs 5.59 lakh crores. Rajasthan has increased expenditure on education by 203.4 percent, by 105.4 percent on health, by 227.14 percent on housing. Its expenditure on social welfare schemes has increased by almost 2,475 per cent.

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

'Be professional': Army chief amid row over civilian deaths

Rediff.com25 Dec 2023

Three civilians picked up by the Army for questioning after the terrorist ambushed two Army vehicles on Thursday at Dhatyar Morh between Dhera Ki Gali and Buffliaz in Poonch were found dead on December 23.

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Search op in Rajouri still underway: Army

Rediff.com24 Nov 2023

The Army on Friday said the search operation in the forest area of Jammu and Kashmir's Rajouri to flush out any hiding terrorists was still underway, a day after two foreign terrorists of proscribed Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) outfit including the mastermind behind various attacks were eliminated.