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Asian Championship: Tomar leads India's clean sweep

Asian Championship: Tomar leads India's clean sweep

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Asian Championship: Aishwary Tomar leads India's clean sweep in 50m rifle 3-positions

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Can vulnerable India avert a clean sweep in Guwahati?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2025

For the first time in many years, India are going into a home Test match as underdogs and not favourites. Ask any player worth his salt and he would tell that it is not a happy place to be.

Jaipur Police Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Drug Peddlers

Jaipur Police Crackdown Nets Hundreds of Drug Peddlers

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Jaipur Police arrested 281 drug peddlers and seized over 35 kg of cannabis during the 'Clean Sweep' initiative, targeting public areas known for drug activity.

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

'Didn't expect clean sweep even in our wildest dreams'

Rediff.com4 Nov 2024

Former captain Daniel Vettori termed New Zealand's 3-0 Test series win on Indian soil as his country's greatest achievement while ex-batter Ross Taylor said he did not think of a clean sweep even "in our wildest dreams".

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Gold and Silver

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Gold and Silver

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Indian compound archers achieved remarkable success at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team event, silver in the women's team event, and a clean sweep in the men's individual category.

Should Karnataka Students Clean Schools? Assembly Debates Hygiene vs. Child Rights

Should Karnataka Students Clean Schools? Assembly Debates Hygiene vs. Child Rights

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

The Karnataka Legislative Assembly debated whether students should be encouraged to clean school premises to improve their hygiene habits, raising questions about child rights and skill development.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Secure Gold and Silver Medals

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Secure Gold and Silver Medals

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Indian archers delivered a strong performance at the Asia Cup-World Ranking Tournament Stage 1, securing gold in the mixed team compound event and silver in the women's team compound event, along with a clean sweep in the men's individual compound category.

Everyday Heroine: 'I Have Been Sweeping For 32 Years'

Everyday Heroine: 'I Have Been Sweeping For 32 Years'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Amli (Amli ben to everyone), who sweeps corridors, cleans bathrooms and collects the trash in a south Mumbai building, shares her 32-year fight to keep her family afloat. A Women's Day special.

Asian C'ship: Amanpreet Singh Leads India's Podium Sweep

Asian C'ship: Amanpreet Singh Leads India's Podium Sweep

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Amanpreet Singh wins 25m centre fire gold as India sweep the podium and finish with 33 medals at the Asian Championship in New Delhi. Sift Kaur Samra and Tejaswini Sawant also shine.

Asian C'ships: Rudrankksh Patil storms to gold, India sweep team title

Asian C'ships: Rudrankksh Patil storms to gold, India sweep team title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Rudrankksh Patil secured a gold medal at the Asian Championship, with Arjun Babuta taking silver, highlighting India's strong performance in the men's 10m air rifle event. India also secured the team gold.

An amazing clean sweep for India

An amazing clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Sep 2019

It is the first time that India have made a clean sweep in a Test series in the West Indies.

Indian Athletes Shine at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Indian Athletes Shine at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian athletes showcased their dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals across various events, highlighting the nation's strength in para-athletics.

Indian Athletes Shine at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Indian Athletes Shine at World Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian para-athletes showcased their dominance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing numerous gold, silver, and bronze medals across various events, highlighting the nation's strength in para-sports.

PIX: England grab lead; on course for clean sweep

PIX: England grab lead; on course for clean sweep

Rediff.com28 Jul 2024

England were in a commanding position as they took a 94-run first innings lead over the West Indies on the second day of the third and final Test.

Pak openers set up clean sweep

Pak openers set up clean sweep

Rediff.com7 Dec 2003

Pakistan defeated New Zealand by 49 runs in the final ODI.

Balen defeats 4-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Balen defeats 4-time PM Oli, RSP set to form next govt in Nepal

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is on track for a significant victory in Nepal's general elections, potentially reshaping the country's political landscape.

Indian Compound Archers Dominate Asia Cup; Recurve Team Struggles

Indian Compound Archers Dominate Asia Cup; Recurve Team Struggles

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

India's compound archers, led by Rajat Chauhan and Chikitha Taniparthi, dominated the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament, while the recurve team faced disappointment.

South Africa complete clean sweep

South Africa complete clean sweep

Rediff.com3 Feb 2008

Herschelle Gibbs struck an imperious century to spur South Africa to an eight-wicket win over West Indies on Sunday and a clean sweep in the five-match series.

Clean sweep by Indian shuttlers

Clean sweep by Indian shuttlers

Rediff.com5 Apr 2004

India won all the seven gold medals on offer in the SAF Games badminton tournament.

Commonwealth shooting: Yet another clean sweep for India

Commonwealth shooting: Yet another clean sweep for India

Rediff.com3 Nov 2017

Indian shooters Prakash Nanjappa, Amanpreet Singh and Jitu Rai made a clean sweep in the 50m pistol event at the Commonwealth Shooting Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Indian Archers Shine at Asia Cup, Clinch Medals and Finals Spots

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Indian archers secured two bronze medals and advanced to the finals of the men's recurve and women's compound team events at the Asia Cup World Ranking Tournament Stage 1 in Bangkok. The team also confirmed three individual medals, but the recurve men's team faced disappointment.

India aim for clean sweep against jittery Australia

India aim for clean sweep against jittery Australia

Rediff.com21 Mar 2013

Standing on the cusp of history, an upbeat India will go for the kill against a beleaguered Australia as they aim for an unprecedented 4-0 clean sweep by inflicting another defeat on the visitors in the fourth and final Test starting in New Delhi on Friday.

India Secures Multiple Golds at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Led by Sumit Antil

India Secures Multiple Golds at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Led by Sumit Antil

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Sumit Antil spearheaded India's impressive performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold in the javelin throw. Indian athletes dominated various events, including the 400m and throwing disciplines.

Miandad eyes clean sweep against NZ

Miandad eyes clean sweep against NZ

Rediff.com23 Nov 2003

"We didn't even take Bangladesh lightly and we are not going to take this New Zealand side easy either," said the Pakistan coach

Sumit Antil Leads India's Medal Haul at Para Athletics Grand Prix

Sumit Antil Leads India's Medal Haul at Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

India's para-athletes, led by Sumit Antil, dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing numerous gold medals and leading the overall medal tally.

Bangladesh complete clean sweep over Windies

Bangladesh complete clean sweep over Windies

Rediff.com1 Aug 2009

Bangladesh completed a test and one day clean sweep over West Indies with victory in the final one day international on Friday.

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rajasthan: Can Congress Prevent BJP Clean Sweep?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2024

The BJP is far more prepared than the Congress as their pool of prospective candidates is much bigger, reports Prakash Bhandari.

Australia complete clean sweep over Kiwis

Australia complete clean sweep over Kiwis

Rediff.com1 Dec 2008

Australia completed a clean sweep in the Test series against New Zealand as the hosts beat the Kiwis by an innings and 62 runs in the second Test at Adelaide on Monday.

Pakistan complete clean sweep over Zimbabwe

Pakistan complete clean sweep over Zimbabwe

Rediff.com2 Feb 2008

Debutant pacemen Abdul Rauf and Wahab Riaz shared five wickets to dismiss Zimbabwe for 181 in 45.4 overs after they had elected to bat first in the fifth and final ODI on Saturday.

Cong makes clean sweep in Haryana

Cong makes clean sweep in Haryana

Rediff.com5 Jun 2005

Chief Minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda on Sunday stormed into the state assembly with a huge margin as his party, Congress, made a clean sweep of all the three byelections in Haryana held on June 2.

Verstappen denies Hamilton Saudi practice clean sweep

Verstappen denies Hamilton Saudi practice clean sweep

Rediff.com4 Dec 2021

The Saudi Arabian Grand Prix is the penultimate race on this year's Formula One calendar

Dravid eyes clean sweep against Bangladesh

Dravid eyes clean sweep against Bangladesh

Rediff.com12 May 2007

After scoring a convincing 46-run win over Bangladesh, India are looking to blank the hosts.

India on course for clean sweep

India on course for clean sweep

Rediff.com12 Jun 2003

Three Indians are already assured of gold medals in their age-groups in the Asian Youth chess championships.

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Modi focuses on 'clean sweeps', skips mention of reduced tally

Rediff.com4 Jun 2024

Preparing to take office for a record third consecutive term, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday pledged to work with all states, regardless of the party in power, to build a developed India.

Conflict and Ramzan Reduce Foreign Participation at Para Athletics Grand Prix

Conflict and Ramzan Reduce Foreign Participation at Para Athletics Grand Prix

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

The World Para Athletics Grand Prix in New Delhi has been significantly affected by the conflict in West Asia and the month of Ramzan, leading to a sharp decline in international participation.

England can make a clean sweep over India: Swann

England can make a clean sweep over India: Swann

Rediff.com8 Sep 2011

World's number one ODI bowler, Graeme Swann on Thursday said that he is optimistic about England's chances of recording a clean sweep in the One-day series against India, but is aware of the challenges the young Turks in the visiting side could pose.

It's a clean sweep! Vardy wins again

It's a clean sweep! Vardy wins again

Rediff.com11 Dec 2015

Jamie Vardy was named the Premier League's player of the month for the second month in succession, while Claudio Ranieri bagged the managerial award to ensure a clean sweep for Leicester City.

ABVP sweeps Hyderabad University students' union poll

ABVP sweeps Hyderabad University students' union poll

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

ABVP won all six posts -- president, vice-president, general secretary, joint secretary, cultural secretary and sports secretary -- in the elections held on September 19, a press release said.

Villarreal out to prevent Barcelona clean sweep

Villarreal out to prevent Barcelona clean sweep

Rediff.com19 Dec 2008

Villarreal can prevent Barcelona from completing a clean sweep over their closest challengers when the runaway Primera Liga leaders visit the Madrigal on Sunday.