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Teen shuttler Lakshya counts losses amid lockdown

Teen shuttler Lakshya counts losses amid lockdown

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

With five titles under his belt, Lakshya Sen was racing towards the top echelons of international badminton before his stunning run was halted by the coronavirus pandemic, which brought all sporting action to a halt across the world. With the world in lockdown to contain the deadly disease, Lakshya too is enduring the uncertain times within the confines of his apartment, near the Prakash Padukone Badminton Academy (PPBA) in Bengaluru.

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

Kapil says won't depose before BCCI ethics officer

Rediff.com17 Dec 2019

A livid Kapil Dev said he will not go to Mumbai and called the conflict of interest allegations against him and the CAC 'a publicity stunt'. In the complaint filed by Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta, it has been claimed that Kapil and Anshuman Gaekwad don multiple cricketing roles.

59 arrested for attacking health officials in Bengaluru

59 arrested for attacking health officials in Bengaluru

Rediff.com20 Apr 2020

Police said the incident happened when officials along with medical staff were trying to shift the secondary contacts to the place identified for quarantine purpose.

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

1 drowns as boat capsizes off Mumbai coast near Shivaji statue site

Rediff.com24 Oct 2018

The accident occurred when officials and some others were on their way in four boats to the site of the proposed memorial of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, where work was to begin on Wednesday.

Total tax collection plunges 22.5% to Rs 2.54 lakh cr till Sep 15

Total tax collection plunges 22.5% to Rs 2.54 lakh cr till Sep 15

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

During the first quarter ended June, gross tax collections fell 31 per cent driven down by a massive 76 per cent plunge in advance tax mop-up, as the country was in a full lockdown due to the pandemic.

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

K'taka: Cong reaches out to rebel MLAs as BJP seeks trust vote

Rediff.com13 Jul 2019

The coalition government is on a shaky wicket with 16 MLAs -- 13 of the Congress and three of the Janata Dal-Secular -- resigning their assembly membership. Besides, two independent legislators, who were made ministers recently to provide stability, have quit the ministry and withdrawn support.

BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Dravid

BCCI ethics officer dismisses conflict of interest complaint against Dravid

Rediff.com14 Nov 2019

Dravid had defended himself saying he has taken leave of absence from India Cements and he has nothing to do with the Chennai Super Kings. As per Rule 38 (4) of BCCI constitution, no individual can hold more than one post at the same time.

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Found no conflict as Kapil-led CAC: Rai

Rediff.com29 Sep 2019

'We appointed the CAC as an ad-hoc body to specifically appoint the head coach of the men's national team. We as COA found that there was no Conflict of Interest'

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Karnataka: 2 Cong MLAs resign, more likely to quit

Rediff.com1 Jul 2019

Chief Minister Kumaraswamy, on private visit to the United States, said he was keeping a tab on the developments while the state Congress attacked the Bharatiya Janata Party, alleging the opposition party was trying to destabilise the government.

IAS officer death: Centre approves of CBI probe

IAS officer death: Centre approves of CBI probe

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

The Centre on Monday gave its nod for a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into the mysterious death of IAS officer D K Ravi after Karnataka government fell in line and sent a fresh notification without any time limit.

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

CoA's task cut out in Sachin-VVS conflict of interest case

Rediff.com25 Apr 2019

The Committee of Administrators is likely to recommend the same "full disclosure" in Sachin Tendulkar and VVS Laxman's alleged conflict of interest case to BCCI Ombudsman D K Jain, just like they had done in former skipper Sourav Ganguly's case.

Hydroxychloroquine can be fatal: Experts

Hydroxychloroquine can be fatal: Experts

Rediff.com6 May 2020

As the pandemic spreads and the urgency for effective treatment of COVID-19 mounts, several countries, including the US, have started relying heavily on HCQ, majorly used in the treatment of malaria and rheumatoid-arthritis.

WATCH: Real-life Mowgli found in UP jungle; lived with monkeys, walked on fours

WATCH: Real-life Mowgli found in UP jungle; lived with monkeys, walked on fours

Rediff.com7 Apr 2017

Currently undergoing treatment at a hospital in Bahraich, the girl is unable to communicate and screams whenever people go near her.

Farm growth likely to remain subdued at 2.8% in FY20

Farm growth likely to remain subdued at 2.8% in FY20

Rediff.com8 Jan 2020

A pick-up in farmer income could have a cascading impact on the rural economy, though agriculture is becoming a smaller part of India's overall rural incomes.

Kapil-led CAC to pick India's next cricket coach

Kapil-led CAC to pick India's next cricket coach

Rediff.com26 Jul 2019

Apart from Kapil Dev, the panel comprises former women's captain Shantha Rangaswamy and former men's coach Anshuman Gaekwad.

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Ombudsman sends notices to Pandya, Rahul

Rediff.com1 Apr 2019

The Ombudsman, who is also the BCCI's ad-hoc Ethics Officer, made it clear that for the matter to reach its logical conclusion, the duo needs to depose.

With an eye on China, Navy commissions 3rd air base in Andamans

With an eye on China, Navy commissions 3rd air base in Andamans

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

The Navy chief also inaugurated the new Air Traffic Control building there.

11 super foods to increase your blood platelets

11 super foods to increase your blood platelets

Rediff.com16 Oct 2019

Foods rich in folate, vitamin B 12, vitamin C, D, K and iron are known to increase the platelet counts.

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Dravid asked to depose before ethics officer on September 26

Rediff.com26 Aug 2019

Earlier this month, former Supreme Court judge Jain had asked Dravid to respond in writing after receiving a complaint from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) life member Sanjeev Gupta.

Plane that flew 10 K'taka MLAs to Mumbai belongs to BJP MP

Plane that flew 10 K'taka MLAs to Mumbai belongs to BJP MP

Rediff.com7 Jul 2019

The Congress has accused the BJP of hatching a conspiracy to topple the party's coalition government with the Janata Dal-Secular in Karnataka.

Efforts to mollify rebel Karnataka Cong MLAs fail

Efforts to mollify rebel Karnataka Cong MLAs fail

Rediff.com14 Jul 2019

Nagaraj reached Mumbai accompanied by Karnataka BJP president B S Yeddyurappa's personal assistant Santosh and BJP MLA R Ashok.

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Karna crisis: 2 Cong MLAs quit, high drama in Mumbai

Rediff.com10 Jul 2019

With the two latest resignations, 16 MLAs -- 13 from the Congress and 3 from the JD-S -- have quit while two Independent MLAs -- H Nagesh and R Shanker -- have already withdrawn support.

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

10 reasons why Karnataka govt is in CRISIS

Rediff.com9 Jul 2019

10 reasons why the Congress-JD-S government is on the brink of collapse.

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Head of Cricket Dravid to take charge at NCA on July 1

Rediff.com29 Jun 2019

Former India captain Rahul Dravid will move to a bigger cricketing role when he takes charge of the National Cricket Academy in Bangalore on a two-year contract.

Govt outgo on stimulus package is just Rs 2.02 lakh cr

Govt outgo on stimulus package is just Rs 2.02 lakh cr

Rediff.com17 May 2020

EY said out of the nearly Rs 21 lakh crore package, Rs 8.01 lakh crore is on account of liquidity enhancing measures taken by the RBI since February.

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

What will BCCI's big bosses discuss when they meet in New Delhi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

COA also set to refer Rahul-Pandya matter to Ombudsman

BCCI wants to clear 'confict' issue before appointing CAC

BCCI wants to clear 'confict' issue before appointing CAC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

Prasad's departure means the Ganguly-led BCCI has gone by the old constitution that has a provision of a maximum of four-year term for the selection committee. The amended constitution had a maximum five-year term.

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Jay Shah to represent BCCI at ICC CEC

Rediff.com1 Dec 2019

BCCI to seek SC approval to relax tenure reform

Pakistani forces deliberately targeting civilians: BSF

Pakistani forces deliberately targeting civilians: BSF

Rediff.com2 Nov 2016

The Border Security Force on Wednesday said Pakistan's border guarding force was deliberately targeting civilian areas and its Army directly supporting the troops in the shelling on these areas and Indian posts along the International Border.

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED in Delhi

Cong leader Shivakumar appears before ED in Delhi

Rediff.com30 Aug 2019

The former Karnataka minister said the ED has asked him to appear before it in Delhi on Friday by 1 pm and he was considering all legal options.

Shivakumar sent to ED's custody till Sept 13

Shivakumar sent to ED's custody till Sept 13

Rediff.com5 Sep 2019

Shivakumar's lawyers Abhishek Manu Singhvi and Dayan Krishnan opposed the ED's plea for custodial interrogation saying that he had joined the probe and never absconded.

Karnataka agrees to CBI probe into Ravi's death

Karnataka agrees to CBI probe into Ravi's death

Rediff.com20 Mar 2015

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has been persuaded to agree to a Central Bureau of Investigation probe into IAS officer D K Ravi's death.

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

COVID-19 opening new doors to fintech companies

Rediff.com27 May 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has changed how businesses look at payments. Earlier, fintech companies said when they were talking to merchants, they were not interested in digitisation.

Post Pulwama, India deployed nuke sub, 60 ships, 80 aircraft to deter Pak

Post Pulwama, India deployed nuke sub, 60 ships, 80 aircraft to deter Pak

Rediff.com18 Mar 2019

The Indian Navy said it was in a high state of readiness to "deter, prevent and defeat" any "misadventure" by Pakistan in the maritime domain.

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Conflict still an issue; it has to change: Ganguly

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

The Conflict ruling suggested in the Lodha reforms for BCCI came under criticism from several quarters as they believed it stopped the former cricketers from coming forward to help Indian cricket and cricketers.

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Shivakumar case: HC raps ED over delay

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

"You cannot play hide and seek with the court," Justice Suresh Kait said.

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Corruption cases: ED's conviction rate is pathetic

Rediff.com9 Oct 2019

It has registered 2,000-plus money laundering cases and about 12,000 forex violation ones in the 14 years since it was established. Yet, its probes have resulted in no more than 13 convictions from nine cases of money laundering since 2005.

UP: Principal booked for stripping girls to 'check menstruation'

UP: Principal booked for stripping girls to 'check menstruation'

Rediff.com1 Apr 2017

The warden was upset over a few blood stains found on the toilet seat.

Hegde says Gandhi's struggle for freedom was drama; BJP issues notice

Hegde says Gandhi's struggle for freedom was drama; BJP issues notice

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

A senior BJP leader said its top brass, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is 'upset' with the sixth-term Lok Sabha MP, who was a minister in the first Modi government, and the Karnataka leader has been asked to take remedial measures, including tendering an apology.

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

IPL: Ganguly clarifies stand on conflict of interest

Rediff.com8 Apr 2019

The former India captain said he was not a part of any committee that was overseeing the organisation of the ongoing Indian Premiere League.