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Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Cummins, Not Rohit, Will Lead My Team

Rediff.com25 Nov 2023

4 Aussies, 3 Indians, 1 Kiwi, 3 South Africans in Harish Kotian's World Cup 2023 Dream XI.

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

2000 Sabarmati Express blast case: Court acquits ex-AMU scholar

Rediff.com20 May 2017

Wani, who was arrested by Delhi Police in 2001 allegedly with explosives and incriminating materials, is a resident of Peeparkari area of Srinagar

ATS traces 6 suspect numbers to Indore, Ahmedabad

ATS traces 6 suspect numbers to Indore, Ahmedabad

Rediff.com20 Jul 2011

Investigators probing the 13/7 Mumbai attacks are hoping to secure some lead from six suspicious numbers, some of which have been traced to Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat.

Modi meets Patna rally blast victims' kin

Modi meets Patna rally blast victims' kin

Rediff.com2 Nov 2013

Meeting the families of six persons killed in serial bomb blasts during his Sunday rally, BJP Prime Ministerial candidate Narendra Modi on Saturday assured them all help from the party.

Just before blasts e-mail said: Stop us if you can

Just before blasts e-mail said: Stop us if you can

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

The IB says the latest e-mail shows that the Indian Mujahideen was behind Friday's blasts too, and the Bengalaru police is trying to ascertain the similarities between the two blasts.

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

The Englishmen Who Want To Win In India

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

The last time England toured India, back in early 2021, Joe Root's team went back home beaten and bruised 3-1.

A Dip to Beat the Heat

A Dip to Beat the Heat

Rediff.com17 May 2022

India is experiencing its worst heat wave in 122 years.

IPL 2023: 'Impact player rule doesn't threaten all-rounders'

IPL 2023: 'Impact player rule doesn't threaten all-rounders'

Rediff.com8 Apr 2023

Ahead of Gujarat Titans home game against Kolkata Knight Riders, David Miller said the Impact Player rule gives team's an advantage and isn't a threat to all-rounders.

Cummins forgot about bowling himself in Delhi Test: Border

Cummins forgot about bowling himself in Delhi Test: Border

Rediff.com21 Feb 2023

The legendary Allan Border feels Pat Cummins had a lot to worry about as the series against India was his "first real test as captain".

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

UP polls: Campaigning for Phase IV ends, 624 in fray for 59 seats

Rediff.com21 Feb 2022

It was curtains down on the high-decibel campaigning for the fourth phase of the Uttar Pradesh assembly polls as sparring among political rivals intensified during the last-minute canvassing on Monday.

Beware India! Your worst nightmare is far from over

Beware India! Your worst nightmare is far from over

Rediff.com26 Mar 2014

Given the nature of his job, a terrorist heading an underground organisation usually grooms a successor who is prepared to take over in case of his boss's arrest or demise.

Gujarat's anti-terror law cannot be invoked retrospectively: SC

Gujarat's anti-terror law cannot be invoked retrospectively: SC

Rediff.com16 Dec 2022

The top court said where a person commits no unlawful activity after the invocation of the Act, in such circumstances, he cannot be arrested under it for offences committed before the law came into force, even if found guilty of the same.

High-flying KKR eye hat-trick against resurgent SRH

High-flying KKR eye hat-trick against resurgent SRH

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

On a high after Rinku Singh's phenomenal knock, Kolkata Knight Riders will be gunning for a hat-trick of victories when they face a resurgent Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Batla encounter: HC to hear 2 convicts' plea against sentence on Sep 22

Batla encounter: HC to hear 2 convicts' plea against sentence on Sep 22

Rediff.com1 Sep 2022

While convict Ariz Khan was awarded the death penalty by a trial court, Shahzad Ahmed was sentenced to life imprisonment in the case.

5 years ago Azamgarh youth had to hide their identity: Yogi

5 years ago Azamgarh youth had to hide their identity: Yogi

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday said that youths of Azamgarh had to hide their identities due to narrow-minded divisive forces.

Summer Pics: The Many Moods of India

Summer Pics: The Many Moods of India

Rediff.com19 May 2022

From Jhargram to Kanyakumari, Rediff.com's Uttam Ghosh shows us what summer feels like in most parts of the country.

Dinesh Karthik applauds Sundar's 'fabulous knock' against England

Dinesh Karthik applauds Sundar's 'fabulous knock' against England

Rediff.com6 Mar 2021

'Washing'TON' Sundar. I was waiting to write this...but it's okay, I'm sure I'll use this very soon'

How we cracked Batla House terror case

How we cracked Batla House terror case

Rediff.com28 Dec 2020

'Information trickled in that these phone numbers were switched off when there were blasts in Jaipur, Ahmedabad, and at the time of the Delhi blasts.

After Brussels blasts, IndiGo receives bomb threats for 11 flights

After Brussels blasts, IndiGo receives bomb threats for 11 flights

Rediff.com23 Mar 2016

Another nine Indigo flights came under the scanner after warnings that they have bombs on board.

Modi holds monopoly over LYING, blasts Keshubhai

Modi holds monopoly over LYING, blasts Keshubhai

Rediff.com8 Jul 2012

Continuing his campaign against the Gujarat chief minister, disgruntled Bharatiya Janata Party leader Keshubhai Patel on Sunday alleged that Narendra Modi holds "monopoly over lying" and questioned his motive behind the Sadbhavna Mission.

'We will do anything for Shami'

'We will do anything for Shami'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2023

'I don't think Shami had any doubts that Ravi would stick by his word, but to see the head coach move heaven and earth to ensure his best interests were taken care of at a difficult time must have made a massive impact on him.' A fascinating excerpt from R Sridhar's must-read book Coaching Beyond: My Days with the Indian Cricket Team.

Revealed! Sabarmati jail tunnel 214 ft long not 26 ft

Revealed! Sabarmati jail tunnel 214 ft long not 26 ft

Rediff.com9 Mar 2013

In a shocking discovery that could spell more trouble for the Sabarmati Central Jail authorities in Ahmedabad, police have found that the tunnel dug by Ahmedabad serial blasts accused was 214 feet long and not 26 feet as originally said.

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Badrinath-Kedarnath: Modi Must Relook At Redevelopment

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

'The problem is that all this reconstruction work is being monitored by the prime minister himself with inputs being provided directly by the PMO so nobody in the state government dare contradict them even if their suggestions are totally contrary to what the ecology of this region requires.'

Had warned that Waze could create problems for Maha govt: Raut

Had warned that Waze could create problems for Maha govt: Raut

Rediff.com29 Mar 2021

"This whole incident of Waze's activities and controversies thereafter taught a lesson to the MVA government. It was good in a way that it happened and taught us some lessons," the Sena's chief spokesperson said.

Top Performer: Awesome De Villiers

Top Performer: Awesome De Villiers

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

AB de Villiers smashed an unbeaten half-century as Royal Challengers Bangalore escaped with a narrow victory over Delhi Capitals in the IPL match in Ahmedabad on Tuesday.

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Australian McDermott, WI's Shepherd eye maiden IPL deals

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Australian opener Ben McDermott and West Indies all-rounder Romario Shepherd are banking on their recent impressive performances to bag a maiden IPL deal, having gone unsold in the previous seasons of the lucrative T20 league.

Covid hospital fire: Brave attendant saves 3 patients

Covid hospital fire: Brave attendant saves 3 patients

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

'Just as I pulled the bed away from the monitor, another attendant's PPE suit caught fire. Luckily, a doctor came upstairs with a bucket of water and poured it on the attendant and saved him'

Indian Mujahideen activist Arif arrested

Indian Mujahideen activist Arif arrested

Rediff.com29 Sep 2008

The Anti-terrorist Squad of the Uttar Pradesh police on Monday arrested an Indian Mujahideen terrorist Arif, who is allegedly involved in Ahmedabad, Delhi and Lucknow blasts.During preliminary interrogation, Arif, a close associate of Tariq Kazmi, has admitted to his involvement in the serial bomb blasts in three civil courts of Uttar Pradesh in November last year.

SIMI activist remanded to police custody

SIMI activist remanded to police custody

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

The Ahmedabad Crime Branch on Monday questioned Abdul Halim, an activist of the Students Islamic Movement of India, who was arrested in connection with the serial blasts, as it launched a massive operation to track down those involved.Halim was allegedly involved in recruiting people for Jehadi activities, the police said.The police also conducted raids in different parts of the city last night and detained many people for questioning.

PM offers ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to families

PM offers ex-gratia of Rs 1 lakh to families

Rediff.com26 Jul 2008

The Union home ministry was in constant touch with the Gujarat police, the state chief secretary and state administration, seeking details of the blasts, Union Home Secretary Madhukar Gupta told reporters in New Delhi

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Hizb chief, Bhatkal brothers among 18 designated as terrorists

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

The hijackers of an Indian Airlines plane in 1999 -- Abdul Rauf Asghar, Ibrahim Athar and Yusuf Azhar -- have also been named in the list, prepared under provisions of the amended Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act.

'Champion player' Rahul will continue to open: Kohli

'Champion player' Rahul will continue to open: Kohli

Rediff.com17 Mar 2021

India's captain Virat Kohli says struggling opener K L Rahul remains the best candidate along with Rohit Sharma for the opening slot in the shortest format.

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

What Mulk tells Muslims and Hindus

Rediff.com8 Aug 2018

Mulk tells Indian Muslims they have to ensure that their children don't get involved in jihad, and at the same time tells Hindus not to doubt the patriotism of Indian Muslims, notes Syed Firdaus Ashraf.

Delhi HC blast: 800 of India's finest on the case

Delhi HC blast: 800 of India's finest on the case

Rediff.com15 Sep 2011

Of the several National Investigation Agency teams camping in different states in India, it was the team in Jammu

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Modi's Cult Of Personality

Rediff.com10 Mar 2023

'It was more than ego.' 'It carried with it a sincere belief that he was the quintessence of the country, that the country's destiny was irrevocably intertwined with his destiny.' An excerpt from T J S George's The Dismantling of India: In 35 Portraits.

Congress slams BJP on 'outsourced' terror

Congress slams BJP on 'outsourced' terror

Rediff.com14 Nov 2008

Congress spokesperson Manish Tiwari on Friday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of double standards."When the Ahmedabad serial blasts case was allegedly cracked, the chief minister of Gujarat and leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha L K Advani did not waste a second in calling press conferences, both in Ahmedabad and Delhi, to pat themselves on the back. The BJP will have to answer as to why it is trying to suppress the investigations into the Modasa blasts? he said.

Turning Point: Hetmyer's heroics in vain

Turning Point: Hetmyer's heroics in vain

Rediff.com28 Apr 2021

Shimron Hetmyer's magnificent half-century went in vain as Delhi Capitals suffered a slender one-run defeat against Royal Challengers Bangalore in a thrilling IPL encounter in Ahmedabad on Tuesday, April 27, 2021.

Hoax SMS 'warning' puts Pune police in a spot

Hoax SMS 'warning' puts Pune police in a spot

Rediff.com28 Jul 2008

A hoax SMS circulating in Pune put the city police in a spot on Sunday as it 'warned' people to keep away from crowded and busy areas following the serial bomb blasts in Ahmedabad and Bengaluru.The message, which asked receivers to forward it to as many people as possible, said, "16 blasts in Ahmedabad. Don't go to central areas like FC road, MG road, Appa Balwant Chowk and Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Mandir - warning issued by Pune police."

Jail-break bid: Sabarmati prison official suspended

Jail-break bid: Sabarmati prison official suspended

Rediff.com13 Feb 2013

A junior jail superintendent of the Sabarmati Central Jail in Ahmedabad has been suspended in connection with the conspiracy of 14 accused of 2008 serial bomb blast case to escape through a tunnel.

The man behind Indian Mujahideen's timer bomb

The man behind Indian Mujahideen's timer bomb

Rediff.com8 Jul 2013

The preliminary forensic sciences laboratory report on the Bodh Gaya blasts may have ruled out the use of RDX to trigger the blasts, but investigators say that the attacks bear resemblance with the blasts carried out at Ahmedabad and Jaipur by the Indian Mujahideen