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Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Ranji: Jadeja wicketless on return

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

NSCN wants Naga peace talks shifted to '3rd country'

NSCN wants Naga peace talks shifted to '3rd country'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2020

In a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi written on February 25, but kept secret so far, Thuingaleng Muivah, the general secretary of the group and chief Naga negotiator in the talks with the government, also spoke about the framework agreement (FA) signed in 2015 and its proposal that the state should be allowed to have a Constitution and national flag.

NSCN-K announces ceasefire, returns to peace talks

NSCN-K announces ceasefire, returns to peace talks

Rediff.com23 Dec 2020

The NSCN-K had signed a ceasefire with the Centre in 2001 but unilaterally abrogated it in 2015 when the then 'chairman' of the group, S S Khaplang, was alive. Sumi is the prime accused in the killing of 18 Indian Army soldiers in Manipur in 2015 and the National Investigation Agency had announced a reward of Rs 10 lakh for his head.

Bihar's Gani smashes world record 341 on first class debut

Bihar's Gani smashes world record 341 on first class debut

Rediff.com19 Feb 2022

Bihar youngster Sakibul Gani smashed an astounding 341 in the Ranji Trophy Plate Group match against Mizoram in Kolkata on Friday to break the world record for the highest individual score on first-class debut.

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Who Stoked Migrant Labour 'Exodus' From Tamil Nadu?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2023

Unless controlled and contained, given the untested belief that the north Indian labour support and follow the Hindutva kind of political ideology, there is a potential in terms of ideological clashes with their Dravidian brethren in the local neighbourhoods, and it all escalating into violence, especially during election time, predicts N Sathiya Moorthy.

Hazare Trophy: Karnataka, J&K advance to quarter-finals

Hazare Trophy: Karnataka, J&K advance to quarter-finals

Rediff.com26 Nov 2022

Kaverappa (3/20) and More (3/31) started it all with a perfect bowling display inside the Powerplay overs before Venkatesh (3/51) seized control in the middle overs to wrap up Jharkhand innings for 187 in 47.1 overs.

What is Biden trying to tell Modi?

What is Biden trying to tell Modi?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2022

The Modi government has been put on notice.'Will it buckle under such pressure? These are times when the moral fibre of the leadership makes all the difference, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

R N Ravi sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Governor

R N Ravi sworn-in as Tamil Nadu Governor

Rediff.com18 Sep 2021

Ravi, shifted from Nagaland, said he saw his new role more as an opportunity than a challenge.

Army reorienting, rebalancing troops along China border in Arunachal

Army reorienting, rebalancing troops along China border in Arunachal

Rediff.com7 Sep 2022

The Indian Army is effecting a major "reorientation" and "rebalancing" of its troops in the strategically sensitive areas along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Arunachal Pradesh, with a top general saying its overall combat readiness in the region is of a "very high order."

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

NSCN-IM refuses peace talks under 'shadow of AFSPA'

Rediff.com9 Dec 2021

The National Socialist Council of Nagaland-Isak-Muivah on Wednesday said no peace talks were possible 'under the shadow' of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act and termed Union home minister Amit Shah's statement in Parliament on the botched counter-insurgency operation as 'irresponsible.'

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Droupadi Murmu elected India's 15th President with 64% votes

Rediff.com21 Jul 2022

Droupadi Murmu scripted history on Thursday by becoming India's first tribal President in the one-sided contest, defeating Opposition candidate Yashwant Sinha.

Prez poll today, Murmu has easy edge over Sinha

Prez poll today, Murmu has easy edge over Sinha

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

Nearly 4,800 elected MPs and MLAs will vote on Monday to elect the 15th President of India, with National Democratic Alliance candidate Droupadi Murmu having a clear edge over Opposition's Yashwant Sinha as over 60 per cent votes are expected to be cast in her favour.

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Mushtaq Ali: Gill, Jaiswal shine as Mumbai, Punjab advance

Rediff.com22 Oct 2022

Mumbai, Punjab, Karnataka, Himachal Pradesh and Bengal advance to QFs

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Mushtaq Ali Trophy: Mumbai knocked out; Bihar win

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Domestic giants Mumbai crashed out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy after suffering their third straight defeat

As Covid cases rise, Centre writes to states over declining testing rates

As Covid cases rise, Centre writes to states over declining testing rates

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Citing multiple surges in coronavirus cases in several countries, the Union Health Ministry has written to 13 states and union territories, including West Bengal, Kerala, Maharashtra and Punjab, expressing concerns over declining weekly testing rates and spiking positivity rates in some districts.

Muivah arrives in Nagaland

Muivah arrives in Nagaland

Rediff.com10 Jan 2007

Muivah flew from New Delhi and landed at Dimapur airport, where he was given a brief civic reception by local officials.

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

A Son's Pilgrimage For A Warrior Father

Rediff.com28 Jul 2022

Hriiyio was only 6 months old when his father, a soldier in the 1 Naga Battalion met a warrior's death in Drass.

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

GN Azad is 'Mir Jafar', 'vote-cutter' propped by BJP: Jairam Ramesh

Rediff.com28 Jan 2023

Jairam Ramesh said the Congress has to be the "fulcrum" of any Opposition alliance to take on the BJP in the 2024 general elections as it is the only political force with a pan-India presence.

Covid vaccination drive needs to be taken door to door: PM

Covid vaccination drive needs to be taken door to door: PM

Rediff.com3 Nov 2021

Modi made the remarks at a meeting, held via video conferencing, with district magistrates of over 40 districts having low vaccination coverage.

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

An Assembly Bypoll Like None Other

Rediff.com25 Jan 2023

Neither the ruling DMK nor the fractured AIADMK Opposition anticipated that an assembly by-election would put them both to test, observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Ranji Trophy: Bengal in command over Uttarakhand; Avesh takes 5

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

A summary of all the action from Ranji Trophy matches played on Wednesday.

ICMR gets civil aviation ministry's conditional nod to use drones for vaccine delivery

ICMR gets civil aviation ministry's conditional nod to use drones for vaccine delivery

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

The ICMR has been permitted to use drones up to a height of 3,000 metre to deliver vaccines, the ministry's statement added.

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Ranji: Bengal lose three in chase of 177 against Baroda

Rediff.com12 Jan 2023

A round-up of Ranji matches played on Thursday.

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Ranji Trophy: Prithvi Shaw smashes triple ton against Assam

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Shaw continued from his unbeaten 240 from overnight and brought up his triple ton.

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Ranji: Shaw hits 240 to prop Mumbai

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Round-up of Ranji matches played on Tuesday.

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 30 assembly seats on Oct 30: EC

Bypolls to 3 Lok Sabha, 30 assembly seats on Oct 30: EC

Rediff.com28 Sep 2021

The counting of votes will take place on November 2.

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Ranji: Ignored for Aus Tests, Sarfaraz hits another ton

Rediff.com17 Jan 2023

A round-up of the first day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country, on Tuesday.

Naga Accord: Why Modi must be careful

Naga Accord: Why Modi must be careful

Rediff.com6 Nov 2019

'If the NSCN-IM is cold shoulderd, the chances are that it will slip back into insurgency,' caution Sandeep Pandey, Meera Sanghamitra and Babloo Loitongbam.

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Ranji round-up: Dominant Saurashtra thrash Delhi

Rediff.com5 Jan 2023

A summary of Thursday's action in the Ranji Trophy group stage matches.

Absence of J-K assembly pulls down value of MP's vote in Prez poll to 700

Absence of J-K assembly pulls down value of MP's vote in Prez poll to 700

Rediff.com9 Jun 2022

The value of the vote of a member of Parliament has gone down to 700 from 708 in the presidential poll scheduled for July 18 due to the absence of a legislative assembly in Jammu and Kashmir.

SC gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34

SC gets 2 new judges, set to regain full strength of 34

Rediff.com7 May 2022

The year 2022 is going to be the second year since the inception of the top court in 1950 which will see three different CJIs in as many months.

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Ranji roundup: Mumbai fail to take lead vs Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

A summary of Ranji Trophy matches played on Thursday.

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Ranji: Surya returns in style; Anustup hits ton to lift Bengal

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

A summary of action from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Tuesday.

PIX: What Modi wore in Varanasi

PIX: What Modi wore in Varanasi

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is on a two-day visit to Varanasi to inaugurate the Kashi Vishwanath Corridor project.

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Will BJP lift AFSPA to retain power in Manipur?

Rediff.com14 Jan 2022

Now, the chief minister is under pressure to make good his promise after the December 4 incident in Nagaland's Mon, where 14 people were killedAFSPA has eclipsed all other achievements of the Biren Singh government.

Eight states see decline in govt school enrolments

Eight states see decline in govt school enrolments

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

North-eastern states have led the charge in recording a decline.

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Disputed inter-state borders add to northeast's woes

Rediff.com29 Jul 2021

High-pitched identity politics, which is the norm in the northeast, has continued to compound the boundary problem.

After poll drubbing, Cong may lose 'leader of opposition status' in RS

After poll drubbing, Cong may lose 'leader of opposition status' in RS

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

If the party is unable to do well in Gujarat and Karnataka polls, it could lose this status in the subsequent binneial elections to the upper House.

3 ONGC employees kidnapped in Assam

3 ONGC employees kidnapped in Assam

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

The PSU, in a statement, said that the three employees have been abducted by unknown armed miscreants in the early hours of Wednesday from a rig site of ONGC in Lakwa field of Sivasagar.

Govt targets 'left-out' people in fresh Covid-19 vaccination push

Govt targets 'left-out' people in fresh Covid-19 vaccination push

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

The Union health ministry has directed states to identify all left-out people and ensure everyone gets their Covid jab through initiatives such as workplace vaccination, as part of the government's "Har Ghar Dastak" campaign. Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya held a review meeting on vaccination progress with Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Puducherry on Monday. In a tweet, the minister said, "Spoke about augmenting Govt's #HarGharDastak vaccine campaign. Requested help from religious leaders, NGOs & political groups to speed-up vaccination coverage." Health secretary Rajesh Bhushan has asked state officials that workplace vaccination should be organised for targeting people due for their doses.