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BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

BCCI won't recognise recent ICC decisions: CoA

Rediff.com17 Oct 2019

Choudhary was barred by the CoA from attending ICC meeting but participated in the policy-decision voting on the invitation of Shashank Manohar-led global body.

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Facebook employees abusing PM: IT minister To Zuckerberg

Rediff.com1 Sep 2020

In a three-page letter to Facebook Chief Executive Zuckerberg, Prasad alleged "bias and inaction" by individuals in Facebook India team on complaints by people supportive of right-of-centre ideology.

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Chidambaram: EC has 'authorised PM' to announce Guj poll dates

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani hit out at Chidambaram saying the Congress is 'scared' of the polls in the state.

EC notice to Kejriwal for remarks against Cong, BJP

EC notice to Kejriwal for remarks against Cong, BJP

Rediff.com11 May 2014

The Election Commission on Sunday issued a show cause notice to Aam Aadmi Party leader Arvind Kejriwal for his alleged remarks in Amethi that even if a single vote is cast in favour of Congress and BJP, then it will be "treachery against God and the country".

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

'100 per cent': Trump ready to testify over Comey conversations

Rediff.com10 Jun 2017

Trump's assertion came after he branded Comey as a "leaker".

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Anomaly in Facebook poll spend data

Rediff.com15 Jun 2019

'Unknown' location advertisement spends were nearly 74% higher than the next biggest spender, Uttar Pradesh.

Trump sacks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Trump sacks US Attorney General Jeff Sessions

Rediff.com8 Nov 2018

For the past several months, Trump has been expressing his displeasure at Sessions's functioning in public meetings and social media platform.

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Indian-Americans not happy with Kamala Harris as VP pick

Rediff.com16 Aug 2020

'I would evaluate her on her past policies towards American Hindus and her future approach towards the community'

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

A win-win for Modi and Trump?

Rediff.com17 Feb 2020

'For Trump, this maddening extravaganza will play out well in his election campaign, showing himself off as a hugely popular world leader,' points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Cricket Buzz: Tendulkar, Vengsarkar eligible to vote in MCA polls

Rediff.com30 Sep 2019

Batting great Sachin Tendulkar and Dilip Vengsarkar are among 39 international players eligible to vote in the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) elections, scheduled to be held in Mumbai on October 4.

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

Rediff.com30 Nov 2019

SC dismisses plea against Sena-NCP-Congress alliance

IOC instructs international federations to examine India

IOC instructs international federations to examine India

Rediff.com16 Dec 2012

The International Olympic Committee has asked international sports federations to carefully examine the "complicated" situation in India in the wake of IOA's suspension and take appropriate action to "protect the autonomy of the national federations" in the country.

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

SC turns down Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking security for his family

SC turns down Sanjiv Bhatt's plea seeking security for his family

Rediff.com8 Feb 2019

Sanjiv Bhatt and seven others, including some former policemen attached with the Banaskantha Police, were initially detained for questioning in the case.

Controversial sports code delays India's IOC return

Controversial sports code delays India's IOC return

Rediff.com10 Apr 2013

India appears no closer to a return to the Olympic fold as officials from the country's Olympic association and sports ministry bicker over a controversial government sports code.

EC says NITI Aayog VC violated poll code

EC says NITI Aayog VC violated poll code

Rediff.com5 Apr 2019

In a communication sent to Kumar, the EC asked him to be cautious in future while making statements.

'IOA's constitution not aligned with Olympic Charter'

'IOA's constitution not aligned with Olympic Charter'

Rediff.com5 Dec 2012

The Indian Government has termed IOA's suspension as "unfortunate" and said the International Olympic Committee's decision to attribute suspension to Government interference in the IOA's election process was "entirely misplaced".

Hockey India rejects government grant

Hockey India rejects government grant

Rediff.com21 Jul 2010

Hockey India on Tuesday became the latest sports federation to reject government grant and go ahead with its upcoming elections by defying the Sports Ministry's age limitation guideline.

India welcome IOC move to meet minister to end deadlock

India welcome IOC move to meet minister to end deadlock

Rediff.com8 Mar 2013

India has welcomed the IOC's invitation to attend a meeting at its headquarters in Switzerland and sees it as a positive step towards its return to the Olympic fold, a top government official told Reuters on Friday.

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

How long will Hong Kong defy Xi Jinping?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2019

'The notion of a single unarmed town challenging the might of the People's Republic is a little absurd,' says Mihir Sharma.

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Howdy Modi had nothing of enduring value for India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2019

'What has India got out of Howdy India in substantive terms?' asks Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Cameroon suspended indefinitely by FIFA

Cameroon suspended indefinitely by FIFA

Rediff.com4 Jul 2013

Cameroon were suspended indefinitely by FIFA on Thursday because of government interference in the country's football federation.

Pakistan must never again feature in J-K talks

Pakistan must never again feature in J-K talks

Rediff.com1 Jul 2021

Pakistan must be deleted once and for all from the vocabulary of Kashmir-related negotiations with a finality that is irrevocable, asserts Vivek Gumaste.

Does Biden trust India?

Does Biden trust India?

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

The Blinken visit indicated that the Biden administration is still somewhat tentative about the specifics of its relations with India, observes Ambassador T P Sreenivasan, who has served multiple stints at India's embassy in Washington, DC.

Babus refuse to comply with AAP govt's order on transfers

Babus refuse to comply with AAP govt's order on transfers

Rediff.com5 Jul 2018

Sisodia says it amounts to contempt of court and the leadership is seeking legal opinion on the matter.

Fake news named word of the year 2017

Fake news named word of the year 2017

Rediff.com2 Nov 2017

President Donald Trump has regularly used the phrase to criticise certain media reports.

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Cong writes to Zuckerberg over alleged 'bias'; demands probe

Rediff.com18 Aug 2020

'If the platform is public, then every Indian regardless of his ideology and commitment has got the right to convey his view'

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Pentagon authorises $1bn for Trump's border wall

Rediff.com26 Mar 2019

The move has left the Democrats fuming, asserting that the Pentagon didn't seek permission.

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Road not taken in Afghanistan's tryst with peace

Rediff.com28 Sep 2019

As Afghans head to the polling booths to elect a new president, a contested and fraud-marred elections could potentially throw Afghanistan into a renewed cycle of violence and instability, says Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza.

Govt to SC on poll bonds: Transparency not a mantra

Govt to SC on poll bonds: Transparency not a mantra

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Govt effort to curb black money in polls futile if identity of donors not known, says SC.

Watch out for Mamata from here to 2019

Watch out for Mamata from here to 2019

Rediff.com28 Dec 2016

Political observers say Banerjee is fast emerging as the face of the Opposition and would be a force to reckon with in the next general elections in 2019.

NSCN-IM role in Manipur polls raises alarm

NSCN-IM role in Manipur polls raises alarm

Rediff.com2 Feb 2012

The NSCN-IM rebels have been accused of indulged in inducing voters in favour of candidates of Nagaland People's Front in Manipur hill districts dominated by Naga tribes.

Modi and his ministers need a thick skin

Modi and his ministers need a thick skin

Rediff.com26 Mar 2021

A wise politician would disarm his critics, try to take them along, co-opt them, or, at least, take the criticism in his stride. Developing a thick skin ought to be an essential part of any politician's toolkit, notes Virendra Kapoor.

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Mamata writes to EC against transfer of senior cops

Rediff.com6 Apr 2019

The Election Commission's decision is "unfortunate", highly arbitrary, motivated and "biased" and was taken at the behest of the Bharatiya Janata Party, she said in the letter.

Poll is not way out of present impasse: Mirwaiz

Poll is not way out of present impasse: Mirwaiz

Rediff.com20 Oct 2008

Speaking to rediff.com from his residence in Srinagar, Farooq said that the issue would be debated on next Friday during the Hurriyat meeting in the Valley headquarters to take a view on the developments that have taken place since Sunday afternoon.

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rajini wants to be king-maker, not king

Rediff.com12 Mar 2020

Truth be acknowledged, Rajinikanth is not known for wanting to leave his comfort zone to take the politico-electoral plunge, even if it meant his becoming the chief minister of a state that has conferred Tamil cinema's superstardom on him over the past 25 years. Today, his fans belong to the younger generation all right, but their numbers are far fewer than their counterparts in the '90s. They are not devoid of personal ambitions and agendas, unlike what Rajinikanh wants them to be, if he and they were to enter politics, says N Sathiya Moorthy.

PIO Republican enters governor's race in New Jersey

PIO Republican enters governor's race in New Jersey

Rediff.com29 Mar 2017

If elected, Singh would be the third Indian-American ever elected as a Governor of a State.

Will the BJP candidate shock Tharoor?

Will the BJP candidate shock Tharoor?

Rediff.com21 Apr 2019

'It was my own decision to resign as governor.' 'I felt the party needed my services and presence during the election.' 'I did not resign to contest the election, but when the party asked me to contest from Thiruvananthapuram, I agreed.'

LG questions legality of DDCA probe, Kejriwal hits back

LG questions legality of DDCA probe, Kejriwal hits back

Rediff.com25 Dec 2015

The LG is also believed to have cited that the inquiry into the CNG fitness kit scam set up by the Kejriwal government earlier was set aside by the Centre on the same ground.

Sohrabuddin case: HC junks PIL against CBI not challenging Shah's discharge

Sohrabuddin case: HC junks PIL against CBI not challenging Shah's discharge

Rediff.com2 Nov 2018

A special CBI court had in 2014 discharged Shah in the case.