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Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Hunt on for killers of 4 soldiers at Bathinda military camp

Rediff.com13 Apr 2023

Police said a hunt for assailants behind Wednesday morning's firing incident at the station is underway.

How Vijay bounced back after England axing

How Vijay bounced back after England axing

Rediff.com7 Nov 2018

Murali Vijay regained his form while playing for Essex after being dropped from India's Test squad but the opener insists that neither he tinkered with his technique during his county stint nor he played there to reclaim his place.

5 arrested for human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple 4 yrs ago

5 arrested for human sacrifice at Kamakhya Temple 4 yrs ago

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

Giving the chilling details of the incident, Guwahati Police Commissioner Diganta Bora said the beheaded body of a 64-year-old woman was found covered with a blanket on the staircase of the Joy Durga Mandir in the precincts of the Kamakhya Temple on June 19, 2019 hours after she was killed.

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Ponting targets Warner's poor run in India

Rediff.com10 Feb 2023

Former Australian captain Ricky Ponting dropped a hint to his country's selectors that they revisit David Warner's place in the playing XI if he continues to fire blanks in Test cricket in the sub-continent.

Tiger Global-backed Koo lays off 30% of its workforce in a year

Tiger Global-backed Koo lays off 30% of its workforce in a year

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

Tiger Global-backed Koo, an Indian alternative to Twitter, has laid off 30 per cent of its workforce of 260 employees in the last year as the budding firm, like many other start-ups in the country, battles global headwinds. "It's important for businesses of all sizes to adopt efficient and conservative approaches to see this period through. "In line with this, we have acted on some role redundancies by letting go of 30 per cent of our workforce over the course of the year," said a Koo spokesperson.

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

It's Windies bowlers vs India batters at Dominica

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

The sub-narratives in the main story will be equally intriguing in the next 13 days.

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

After Rashtrapati Bhavan, DU renames its Mughal garden after Buddha

Rediff.com30 Jan 2023

The garden does not have a Mughal design, was the rationale given by the university behind the rechristening, which was done on January 27.

'Grateful' Root says time for fresh start after Ashes drubbing

'Grateful' Root says time for fresh start after Ashes drubbing

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

Root survived the axe following a 4-0 drubbing in Australia even as director of cricket Ashley Giles and head coach Chris Silverwood were sacked

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

Ex-coach Langer tears into 'cowards' in Australian team

Rediff.com23 Nov 2022

Former Australia coach Justin Langer reopened old wounds over his acrimonious resignation, lashing out at unnamed "cowards" in the team who complained in the media about his intense coaching style.

'No cricket pundit should ask for Rahul to be dropped'

'No cricket pundit should ask for Rahul to be dropped'

Rediff.com23 Feb 2023

Gautam Gambhir backed the struggling KL Rahul, stating that every player goes through a lean patch and Rahul shouldn't be singled out.

Will the axe be wielded on India's openers?

Will the axe be wielded on India's openers?

Rediff.com18 Dec 2018

India have more serious worries on their hands heading into the Boxing Day Test at the Melbourne Cricket Ground next week - the visitors are definitely in a spot of bother as far as their opening combination is concerned.

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Why Bopanna was axed for Davis Cup tie vs New Zealand

Rediff.com3 Jan 2017

Rohan Bopanna was axed from the Davis Cup side since he pulled out of the Spain tie feigning injury, the All Indian Tennis Association sources claimed on Tuesday.

Pooran's inexperienced Windies have mountain to climb

Pooran's inexperienced Windies have mountain to climb

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The former World T20 champions, the tournament's most successful team, will have to slog through the qualifiers to make the Super 12s.

Those angry with my fight against corruption ganging up: Modi

Those angry with my fight against corruption ganging up: Modi

Rediff.com26 Apr 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi asserted on Wednesday that his government's action against corruption has made some people angry but he will not turn back in this fight against graft and nepotism, however big an alliance his rivals form against him.

Police book 2 unidentified persons for Bathinda army camp killings

Police book 2 unidentified persons for Bathinda army camp killings

Rediff.com12 Apr 2023

The Punjab police, which is investigating the matter along with their military counterparts, said according to the information gathered so far, the incident was not a terrorist act. The four personnel, in their mid 20s, were sleeping when the firing took place around 4.30 am near the barracks behind a mess.

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Cricket Buzz: Bairstow axed from Test squad for NZ tour

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'James Anderson was unavailable for selection in the Test squad as he continues his rehabilitation from a calf injury,' the ECB said in a statement.

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Trinamool announces major party overhaul, cabinet reshuffle

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Trinamool Congress on Monday carried out a major organisational reshuffle in the party and inducted several new faces, including some ministers with thrust on toning up the party ahead of next year's crucial panchayat polls.

Dropping man of the match Kuldeep is unbelievable: Gavaskar

Dropping man of the match Kuldeep is unbelievable: Gavaskar

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

Spinner Kuldeep Yadav's surprise exclusion from the playing XI in the second Test against Bangladesh drew a strong criticism from the legendary Sunil Gavaskar.

Why Olympic medallist Narang was axed from TOPS

Why Olympic medallist Narang was axed from TOPS

Rediff.com10 May 2018

Six athletes from the track and field, shooting and weightlifting disciplines were on Wednesday inducted into the Target Olympic Podium Scheme, with the Sports Ministry including discus thrower Seema Punia and leaving out seasoned shooter Gagan Narang.

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

FIH Pro League: India stun world champs Germany after World Cup debacle

Rediff.com11 Mar 2023

India were 3-0 up in the 42nd minute before Paul-Philipp Kaufmann and Michel Struthoff struck for Germany in the 44th and 57th minutes respectively.

AIFF offers India coach a new deal...with a warning

AIFF offers India coach a new deal...with a warning

Rediff.com19 Sep 2022

The benchmark for the Croatian former World Cupper may seem to be a bit high but Prabhakaran said it was "the technical committee's decision and is endorsed by the executive committee."

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Mutiny at the BBC: Lineker row causes huge crisis

Rediff.com12 Mar 2023

Britain's BBC faced a mounting crisis as a row over football presenter Gary Lineker's criticism of government migration policy led to a presenter mutiny.

Slater shifted to mental health hospital

Slater shifted to mental health hospital

Rediff.com27 Apr 2022

He was detained by police and ambulance officers on Tuesday and taken to a mental health unit for treatment at a Sydney hospital.

SC to hear pleas against demolitions after Dussehra vacation

SC to hear pleas against demolitions after Dussehra vacation

Rediff.com23 Sep 2022

The Supreme Court on Friday said it will hear after Dussehra vacation the pleas filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and others seeking directions to various state governments to ensure no further demolition of properties of the accused in rioting cases is carried out.

Pietersen's axing helped England cricket team?

Pietersen's axing helped England cricket team?

Rediff.com8 Sep 2015

The England and Wales Cricket Board's decision to exclude maverick batsman Kevin Pietersen from selection has benefitted the team, director of cricket Andrew Strauss told BBC.

'You're drunk': Nitish yells at BJP MLAs in Bihar assembly

'You're drunk': Nitish yells at BJP MLAs in Bihar assembly

Rediff.com14 Dec 2022

According to Santosh Kumar, the superintendent of police of Saran district, three persons each have died in Isuapur and Mashrak police station areas after allegedly consuming spurious liquor on Tuesday night.

Deepika back in training just 20 days after having baby!

Deepika back in training just 20 days after having baby!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

That Deepika uses a heavy bow of 44-pound, an excess of four pounds from what the women archers normally use, is also adding to her misery.

BHU violence: Officials axed; 1,000 students booked

BHU violence: Officials axed; 1,000 students booked

Rediff.com25 Sep 2017

As opposition parties targeted the Bharatiya Janata Party over the police action on the campus, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah spoke to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and asked him to address the issue at the earliest.

Kohli confirms Rahul return, Mukund faces India axe

Kohli confirms Rahul return, Mukund faces India axe

Rediff.com2 Aug 2017

India captain Virat Kohli has confirmed that fit-again opening batsman KL Rahul will return to the side for the second test against Sri Lanka, with Abhinav Mukund appearing the player most likely to lose his spot.

IPL-12: Costliest Stokes retained, 2nd costliest Unadkat axed

IPL-12: Costliest Stokes retained, 2nd costliest Unadkat axed

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Kings XI retains Chris Gayle. Steve Smith returns to the IPL. Delhi Daredevils sacks 10 players!

2,141 Aarey trees cut; MMRCL to take up construction

2,141 Aarey trees cut; MMRCL to take up construction

Rediff.com7 Oct 2019

The MMRCL informed that only clearing of already felled trees will continue at the site.

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Former Australia batsman Slater in trouble again

Rediff.com15 Dec 2021

Former Australia batsman Michael Slater was charged with breaching a restraining order on Wednesday, two months after being taken into police custody over allegations of domestic violence.

Brand Ranbaxy may be axed soon

Brand Ranbaxy may be axed soon

Rediff.com8 Apr 2014

Sun's acquisition of Ranbaxy would create the fifth-largest specialty generics company in the world and the largest Indian pharma company, with an estimated revenue of $4.2 billion.

Sehwag, Agarkar, Munaf axed

Sehwag, Agarkar, Munaf axed

Rediff.com18 Sep 2007

Irfan Pathan and Harbhajan Singh make a comeback to the Indian team for the first three ODIs against Australia.

Dutchman Van Persie axed from national squad

Dutchman Van Persie axed from national squad

Rediff.com2 Nov 2015

The 32-year-old, who captained the Dutch to third place at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, has been overlooked by coach Danny Blind, who is not convinced about his form with Fenerbahce.

Bangladesh axe Rafique, Nafees

Bangladesh axe Rafique, Nafees

Rediff.com9 Aug 2007

Bangladesh have axed spinner Mohammad Rafique and opening batsman Shahriar Nafees to make room for three uncapped players in their 15-man Twenty20 squad for next month's world championship in South Africa.

Bangladesh axe Shakib as captain

Bangladesh axe Shakib as captain

Rediff.com5 Sep 2011

Bangladesh have sacked captain Shakib Al Hasan and his deputy Tamim Iqbal following the team's dismal tour of Zimbabwe, the Bangladesh Cricket Board said on Monday.

Harbhajan's axing surprises Monty

Harbhajan's axing surprises Monty

Rediff.com22 Jun 2007

England's turbanator Monty Panesar is surprised that his counterpart has been left out of India's team for the England series.

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

Rolls-Royce to axe 400 more jobs

Rediff.com5 Oct 2015

The group issued a profit warning last year as it was hit by the slump in oil prices.

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

'If you drink, you die,' says Nitish as hooch toll in Bihar rises

Rediff.com15 Dec 2022

Defending the liquor ban in Bihar, he said that the state's prohibition policy has benefitted several people and a large number of people have given up drinking alcohol due to his measures.