News for 'november-14'

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

T20 World Cup 2021: India to face arch-rivals Pakistan in group stage

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

India and Pakistan are placed in Group 2 along with World Test Championship winners New Zealand and Afghanistan.

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Injured Smith ready to miss T20 World Cup for Ashes

Rediff.com3 Jul 2021

Recuperating from an elbow injury, star Australia batsman Steve Smith says Test cricket remains his top priority and he is ready to skip the T20 World Cup to be in the best shape for the Ashes series against England.

Explain fixing women's seats at 19 in NDA exam 2022: SC to Centre

Explain fixing women's seats at 19 in NDA exam 2022: SC to Centre

Rediff.com18 Jan 2022

The Supreme Court Tuesday asked the Centre to explain why, despite its orders, the intake of women candidates in National Defence Academy for year 2022 has been restricted to 19, the figure same as last year.

PM to be briefed on defence indigenisation, other projects

PM to be briefed on defence indigenisation, other projects

Rediff.com1 Mar 2021

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Chief of Defence Staff General Bipin Rawat, Chief of Army Staff General Manoj Mukund Naravane, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh, Chief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria, along with all the Commander-in-Chief rank officials from the three services will be attending the conference.

'Insurance paid Rs 25,000-30,000 cr in Covid claims'

'Insurance paid Rs 25,000-30,000 cr in Covid claims'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2021

'Last year (FY21), we had about 1 million intimated claims for Covid.' 'This year (FY22), in six months, we got about 1.6 million claims.'

Ponting says IPL ideal preparation for Aussies for T20 WC

Ponting says IPL ideal preparation for Aussies for T20 WC

Rediff.com14 Aug 2021

'No doubt it's their best preparation to be in those exact conditions, playing in probably the strongest domestic T20 tournament in the world.'

The T20 World Cup Schedule

The T20 World Cup Schedule

Rediff.com10 Nov 2021

No sooner has the IPL ended, comes another big cricketing extravaganza as the T20 World Cup kicks off in the UAE from Sunday

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Engels Marries. Marx, Lenin attend

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Though the bride and groom were Roman Catholics, Engels made it clear that it would not be a church wedding for him.

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Are Armed Forces READY for Gender Neutrality?

Rediff.com17 Nov 2021

Women as officers in combat and other support roles are a reality. We better accept this and prepare ourselves to employ women in deserved roles across the organisation, says Air Marshal P V Athawale, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (retd).

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

T20 World Cup: India vs Pakistan on October 24

Rediff.com17 Aug 2021

India will open their campaign in the T20 World Cup with a high-profile clash against Pakistan in Dubai on October 24, the International Cricket Council said on Tuesday.

Ranji champions Saurashtra's training camp from November

Ranji champions Saurashtra's training camp from November

Rediff.com27 Oct 2020

Defending champions Saurashtra will start their Ranji Trophy preparations with a training camp in Rajkot from the first week of November by strictly following all the state government and BCCI guidelines on COVID-19 pandemic.

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

'Modi's credentials are at stake in UP'

Rediff.com22 Dec 2021

'There is a famous saying here that 'the way to Delhi passes through Lucknow'.' 'If the BJP loses UP in 2022, Modi's premiership in 2024 will be in doldrums.'

'Covid variants arise because of our stupidity'

'Covid variants arise because of our stupidity'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2021

'The virus is constantly, constantly making mistakes when it replicates.' 'When the virus has accumulated enough mistakes, then it becomes now a variant and it behaves differently.'

Up to 'match-winner' Kuldeep to help himself: Raju

Up to 'match-winner' Kuldeep to help himself: Raju

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

The former India spinner has also backed the underperforming left-arm Chinaman bowler to make the cut for the T20 World Cup squad.

Big relief for Indian IT as Biden administration removes H-1B visa curbs

Big relief for Indian IT as Biden administration removes H-1B visa curbs

Rediff.com20 May 2021

The US government has removed a regulation proposed by former president Donald Trump's administration that sought to narrow the definition of "specialty occupation" under the H-1B visa regime. The change comes as a relief for Indian information technology firms, which are among the largest users of such visas. "The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has formally vacated a regulation that would have redefined the H-1B specialty occupation, restricted off site placement of H-1B employees, and otherwise increased employer compliance obligations. "The vacatur follows a federal court ruling that set aside the regulation because the agency did not have good cause to bypass notice and comment rulemaking, in violation of the Administrative Procedures Act," explained immigration law firm Fragomen.

India slips to 104th spot in latest FIFA ranking

India slips to 104th spot in latest FIFA ranking

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Earlier this month, India had held Asian champions Qatar to a goalless draw in Doha to gain their first point in the 2022 World Cup Qualifiers.

Crowdfunding for dead Indian worker raises Rs 3m

Crowdfunding for dead Indian worker raises Rs 3m

Rediff.com7 Nov 2019

The body of a 28-year-old Indian construction worker, who died in a crane collapse accident in Singapore on Monday, is being flown back to Tamil Nadu where his wife, pregnant with their first child, and parents await.

Parents, will you do this for your children on Nov 20?

Parents, will you do this for your children on Nov 20?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2021

'We hope to make parents aware that it takes only a few minutes in a day to be with your children so that they feel they are the most important person at that time.'

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Violence erupts in Washington after Trump supporters' march

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

Thousands of people had turned up in the US capital on Saturday to show support to Trump and protest against the results of the presidential elections.

Rahul says would consider leaders' request to become party chief in 2022

Rahul says would consider leaders' request to become party chief in 2022

Rediff.com16 Oct 2021

Rahul Gandhi, in turn, thanked all the leaders for reposing faith in him and said he would apply his mind on their request of becoming the Congress president, the sources said.

PIX: Deepika-Ranveer's Wedding Album!

PIX: Deepika-Ranveer's Wedding Album!

Rediff.com20 Nov 2018

The album consists of Mehendi, Sangeet, and two wedding ceremonies pictures!

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

Why broadcaster is unhappy with BCCI's tentative IPL schedule

Rediff.com20 Jul 2020

The window came up for discussion during BCCI Apex Council meet on Friday and if finalised, it will mean the board will have to conduct 60 matches in 44 days.

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala review pleas

9-judge SC bench to hear Sabarimala review pleas

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

The SC issued a notice informing listing of petition filed by Indian Young Lawyers Association seeking review of its 2018 judgment. The bench will also look at other contentious issues of alleged discrimination against Muslim and Parsi women.

Inside UK's biggest light festival

Inside UK's biggest light festival

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Incredible illuminations lit up the English skies during the Durham Lumiere festival. The Durham Lumiere Festival which ran from November 14-17, is the United Kingdom's largest light festival. Here's a look at the brightest and best.

Delhi's air quality 'severe', likely to remain so on Diwali

Delhi's air quality 'severe', likely to remain so on Diwali

Rediff.com7 Nov 2020

Experts said while meteorological conditions were "moderately" favourable for dispersion of pollutants, a "very high" number of farm fires in Punjab was the primary reason for "severe" air quality.

Expert panel seeks more data on SII, Bharat Biotech vaccines

Expert panel seeks more data on SII, Bharat Biotech vaccines

Rediff.com10 Dec 2020

An expert committee of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) on Wednesday sought additional safety and efficacy data for COVID-19 vaccine candidates of Serum Institute and Bharat Biotech, after deliberating upon their applications seeking emergency use authorisation for the shots, official sources said.

Kohli could be rested from T20 series against Bangladesh

Kohli could be rested from T20 series against Bangladesh

Rediff.com19 Oct 2019

Kohli has been playing almost non-stop, featuring in 48 of India's 56 games since October last year. The squad for the Bangladesh series will be picked in Mumbai on October 24.

Dip in daily Covid count continues; 29,163 cases reported in 24 hrs

Dip in daily Covid count continues; 29,163 cases reported in 24 hrs

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

The total coronavirus cases mounted to 88,74,290 with 29,163 infections being reported in a day while the death toll climbed to 1,30,519 with 449 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am showed.

Why DeepVeer are Sabyasachi's favourite couple

Why DeepVeer are Sabyasachi's favourite couple

Rediff.com16 Nov 2018

The designer had expressed his desire to dress up the couple in 2015.

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 88-lakh mark

India's COVID-19 tally crosses 88-lakh mark

Rediff.com15 Nov 2020

The number of active cases remained below 5 lakh for the fifth consecutive day.

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Maha to extend quota to Marathas who applied in 2014

Rediff.com12 Jul 2019

The government said it would complete the process of quota for Marathas, which had remained incomplete after the high court stayed it in 2014.

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Bangladesh opener Tamim pulls out of India tour

Rediff.com26 Oct 2019

Senior opener Tamim Iqbal opted out of Bangladesh's upcoming tour of India as his wife is due with the couple's second child.

BCCI chief Ganguly meets Kohli, Rohit to discuss Dhoni's future

BCCI chief Ganguly meets Kohli, Rohit to discuss Dhoni's future

Rediff.com24 Oct 2019

BCCI president Sourav Ganguly and secretary Jay Shah on Thursday met captain Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma on the sidelines of the selection committee meeting, to discuss a "roadmap" for Indian cricket.

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Delhi sees 1 lakh new cases; 1,200 deaths since Nov 1

Rediff.com17 Nov 2020

According to the health department data, 1,01,070 coronavirus cases have been recorded so far this month.

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

INVITE: What's the most expensive meal you've had?

Rediff.com19 Nov 2019

Were you charged exorbitantly for a humble meal at a restaurant? Share your experiences and learnings with us.

PIX: Shweta, Rasika, Shriya watch Mirzapur

PIX: Shweta, Rasika, Shriya watch Mirzapur

Rediff.com15 Nov 2018

Mirzapur will be telecast on Amazon Prime Video on November 16.

'Chahar used his variations well'

'Chahar used his variations well'

Rediff.com11 Nov 2019

Chahar also recorded the best bowling figures in a T20I match.

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Delhi surpasses Mumbai to become worst Covid-hit city

Rediff.com15 Apr 2021

Delhi recorded 17,282 fresh cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, the highest single-day surge in the national capital since the onset of the pandemic, while over 100 fatalities were reported, according to data shared by the health department.

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Speed Up Peace Process In Nagaland

Rediff.com13 Dec 2021

Exploiting the killings to ratchet up the tension in the region and harden negotiating positions with the central government serves nobody, least of all the people of Nagaland. The peace process must not be stalled because of this incident or distracted by calls to repeal the AFSPA, argues Vivek Gumaste.

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Pakistan drop Shafiq, Amir and Malik; PSL suffers setback

Rediff.com11 Nov 2020

Pakistan head coach and outgoing chief selector Misbah-ul-Haq has tried to justify the axing of senior players Asad Shafiq, Muhammad Aamir and Shoaib Malik for the tour of New Zealand.