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Red-hot Shami reminds selectors of his worth with another fifer

Red-hot Shami reminds selectors of his worth with another fifer

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

The senior Indian seamer had previously returned seven wickets in their previous match against Uttarakhand, and he now has 15 wickets in just two matches.

'Nehru did vote chori', Shah defends SIR; Oppn walks out

'Nehru did vote chori', Shah defends SIR; Oppn walks out

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday challenged Home Minister Amit Shah to debate with him on his three press conferences in which the Congress leader alleged 'vote chori' by the Bharatiya Janata Party in collusion with the Election Commission.

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Nehru did a 'tukde-tukde' of Vande Mataram: Modi

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi initiated a discussion on 150 years of Vande Mataram in the Lok Sabha, recalling the Emergency period when the national song completed 100 years.

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Big Guns Return, Selection Calls in Focus Ahead of SA T20Is

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

The T20 WC champions will look to enter this phase with clarity of intent as they refine roles, streamline combinations and settle the XI that will carry the weight of expectations in front of home crowds.

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

'Large Part Of Capital Needs To Be Met Via GIFT City'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Foreign capital will continue to come directly into India, but companies have realised that GIFT City is a more cost-efficient way of channelling funds.'

All Guj ministers except CM resign ahead of cabinet rejig

All Guj ministers except CM resign ahead of cabinet rejig

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

All Gujarat ministers, except the Chief Minister, resigned a day before the planned cabinet expansion. The expansion is scheduled for Friday.

BJP committing 'big sin': Priyanka on Vande Mataram row

BJP committing 'big sin': Priyanka on Vande Mataram row

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

In a measured but scathing attack, Congress MP Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Monday accused the Bharatiya Janata Party of committing a 'big sin' by creating a controversy over Vande Mataram and claimed that the government pushed for a debate on the national song as the West Bengal assembly polls were approaching.

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

FBI foils 'terror attack' over Halloween weekend in US, several held

Rediff.com1 Nov 2025

Patel did not specify which part of Michigan the FBI operation took place in. But in a separate social media post on Friday, the police department for the city of Dearborn noted that FBI agents had been active in its community.

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

Historic Lows, Ugly Numbers! The Decline Under Gambhir

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

The aura of home advantage -- long regarded as a hallmark of India's Test side -- seemed secure. But in barely over a year, that fortress has not just cracked, it has collapsed, raising uncomfortable questions about strategy, selection, and temperament.

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

'How many more people should die?': Oppn demands Shah's resignation

Rediff.com11 Nov 2025

Karnataka Minister Priyank Kharge criticizes Home Minister Amit Shah, calling him 'incompetent' and demanding his resignation following a deadly blast in Delhi, citing intelligence failure and lack of accountability.

Rivaba Jadeja becomes Gujarat minister after reshuffle

Rivaba Jadeja becomes Gujarat minister after reshuffle

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel reshuffled his cabinet, inducting 19 new ministers and elevating Harsh Sanghavi to Deputy Chief Minister. The swearing-in ceremony took place on Friday, with several existing ministers continuing in their roles.

Temba Bavuma: The Captain Who Answered Insult With Cricket

Temba Bavuma: The Captain Who Answered Insult With Cricket

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

On one of India's most challenging surfaces in recent memory -- a dry, unpredictable turning track where every ball felt like an event, Temba Bavuma played one of the defining innings of his career.

Pant on what went wrong for India

Pant on what went wrong for India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Vice-captain Rishabh Pant said India's batters should have adapted to the challenge of playing on a tricky pitch at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata.

PIX: Bowlers do star turn as India take 2-1 lead in Gold Coast

PIX: Bowlers do star turn as India take 2-1 lead in Gold Coast

Rediff.com6 Nov 2025

IMAGES from the fourth T20I between Australia and India played in Carrara, Gold Coast on Thursday

If police are removed for a day...: Kejriwal warns BJP

If police are removed for a day...: Kejriwal warns BJP

Rediff.com31 Oct 2025

Farmers of Gujarat will drag Bharatiya Janata Party leaders out of their houses and thrash them mercilessly if police were to be removed for a day, Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal claimed on Friday.

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Pant or Rahul? India face ODI captaincy conundrum

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Gill may miss ODI series due to unhealed neck injury; Rahul, Pant in line for ODI captaincy

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

Dravid's son Anvay picked for BCCI's U-19 tournament

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Anvay Dravid, a top-order batter-cum-wicketkeeper, has been named in Team C of the BCCI's Under-19 One-Day Challenger Trophy.

Fit-again Rishabh Pant back for South Africa Tests

Fit-again Rishabh Pant back for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Rishabh Pant was ruled out for nearly three months after he fractured his foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July.

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

5 Mistakes Which Cost India Kolkata Test

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

This was India's fourth defeat in the last six Tests at home and in all four Tests -- including three against New Zealand -- their batters have flopped against spin.

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Trump's Language Of Fascism

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

'Non-compatible with Western Civilization' is about as vague and jingoistic as it gets and Trump saying this gives full license to his acolytes to go full throttle on making life as difficult and scary as possible for as many non-white people as possible,' notes Sree Sreenivasan.

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Ahmedabad formally awarded hosting rights of 2030 CWG

Rediff.com26 Nov 2025

It was a mere formality for the general assembly of 74 members to put a seal of approval on India's bid after Ahmedabad was recommended as the proposed host of the centenary edition by the Commonwealth Sport's Executive Board last month. India last hosted the CWG in 2010 in Delhi.

Enaan's century powers India A to victory vs India B

Enaan's century powers India A to victory vs India B

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

All-rounder Mohamed Enaan struck a magnificent unbeaten century at No. 8 to power India A to a 26-run win over India B.

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

In-form Jurel to play opening Test against SA

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'But I would say given the importance of this series and given the conditions we think we are going to face, he (Nitish Kumar Reddy) might miss out in this Test this week.'

How India's Turning Pitch Gamble Backfired

How India's Turning Pitch Gamble Backfired

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

India head coach Gautam Gambhir mounted a strong defence of the tough Eden Gardens pitch despite losing to South Africa in the first Test.

Will India Field 5 Batters In Guwahati?

Will India Field 5 Batters In Guwahati?

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

The track is historically a high-scoring one and the outfield is quick. But on a red soil surface, the ball grips and can surprise the batters.

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

India to 'reach out to seniors' to fix spin woes in Tests

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

K L Rahul on Saturday conceded that Indian batters' repeated struggles against spin, especially on home tracks, remain a concern.

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rahul named captain for SA ODIs; Bumrah, Siraj rested

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

K L Rahul takes over the captaincy after regular skipper Shubman Gill missed the series because of a neck injury.

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Batters flop as India succumb to spin in Kolkata Test

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Simon Harmer led South Africa's lion-hearted bowling effort as the Proteas registered a thrilling 30-run victory against India inside three days of the low-scoring opening Test.

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

SMAT: Shami stars for Bengal; Kerala stun holders Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

Shami puts Bengal on top of points table with easy win vs Services

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

IPL Retentions: Who Are In, Who Are Out?

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

Ahead of the mini-auction, scheduled to be held in Doha on December 26, the 10 franchises have released their list of retained and released players.

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Gujarat cabinet rejig: A look at new ministerial portfolios

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel allocated portfolios following a major cabinet reshuffle, with Harsh Sanghavi becoming Deputy CM and receiving Home and Industries. New ministers, including Rivaba Jadeja, were also assigned responsibilities.

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Why Kevin Pietersen Loves India

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

'India gave me its heart first. So India will always have mine.'

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

'Jaiswal's Approach Hard To Understand'

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

'You saw Yashasvi Jaiswal start in the second innings, did you see the first three balls, the kind of shots that he attempted?'

How Axar Mastered His Shot Selection

How Axar Mastered His Shot Selection

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

Axar Patel's 11-ball 21, laced with a four and a six in the last over off Marcus Stoinis, was instrumental in India's 48-run victory in the fourth T20I.

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Ranji Roundup: J&K seize control as Hyderabad collapse

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

As many as 16 wickets fell on the opening day as visitors Hyderabad were left reeling at 88/6 after bundling out Jammu and Kashmir for 170 on the opening day of their Ranji Trophy Elite Group D match in Jammu on Sunday.

Ganguly brings AI-driven cricket coaching to India

Ganguly brings AI-driven cricket coaching to India

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The device is developed with Cambridge Design Partnership, one of the leading firms in human performance and sports innovation.

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

India set to be confirmed as 2030 Commonwealth Games hosts!

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

India's 2030 Commonwealth Games bid is set to be formally approved on Wednesday at the Commonwealth Sport's general assembly in Glasgow.

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

PIX: Bumrah takes 5, India in control on Day 1

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Images from Day 1 of the first Test between India and South Africa, in Kolkata, on Friday.

Why this deafening silence over crash, Praful Patel asks Singapore Airlines

Why this deafening silence over crash, Praful Patel asks Singapore Airlines

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

Former Civil Aviation Minister and senior NCP leader Praful Patel on Wednesday questioned the "silence" of Singapore Airlines over the horrific crash of an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner in Ahmedabad last week.

Bavuma inspires SA's dramatic win in India

Bavuma inspires SA's dramatic win in India

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa pulled off a sensational victory inside three days of the opening Test against India on Sunday and the manner of it would go a long way in silencing those who doubted their credentials as the reigning world test champions.