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Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Will not hesitate to...: Cong on Himachal turmoil

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Congress rebels are seeking to install a person of their choice as the new chief minister of the state.

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

'We will not play bilateral matches with Pakistan until they end terrorism'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2023

India and Pakistan haven't played a bilateral series since 2012/13, after that series the bilateral cricket ties between India and Pakistan have been suspended due to the heightened diplomatic tensions between the two neighbours.

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

'Back-to-back games not ideal': Another change in World Cup schedule?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2023

Hosting two World Cup games in as many days is not ideal for organisational as well as security reasons and hope a one day breather is provided, said a HCA official on Sunday.

SEE: Tendulkar meets Tendulkar at Wankhede!

SEE: Tendulkar meets Tendulkar at Wankhede!

Rediff.com1 Nov 2023

The life-size statue of Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled on the eve of the India's World Cup match against Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

Senior Cong leaders rush to Himachal as party set to get majority

Senior Cong leaders rush to Himachal as party set to get majority

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

The Congress is sending Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel, senior leaders Bhupinder Hooda and Rajeev Shukla to Himachal Pradesh on Thursday with the possibility of the party getting a majority in the hill state.

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

BCCI bigwigs land in Pakistan for Asia Cup

Rediff.com4 Sep 2023

This is purely cricketing invitation and shouldn't be mixed with politics: BCCI VP Shukla on Pakistan visit

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Ganguly files nomination for second stint as CAB chief

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

The former India captain was the president from 2015 to 2019 before moving to the BCCI. The CAB polls are scheduled to be held on October 31.

Ahead of CM's election, Himachal Cong chief says this

Ahead of CM's election, Himachal Cong chief says this

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Speaking to ANI, Pratibha Singh said, "After all the big responsibilities were given to me by Sonia Gandhi ji, she told me that she has elected me as the party's state president where I would have to visit in all 68 constituencies and also to make sure that the party wins in the state. I did that work with utmost sincerity and the result is in before all of us today."

Anurag Pushes Bus, Arvind Woos Gujarat...

Anurag Pushes Bus, Arvind Woos Gujarat...

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Tuesday, November 8, 2022.

Cong leaders say Priyanka's campaign, leadership key in Himachal win

Cong leaders say Priyanka's campaign, leadership key in Himachal win

Rediff.com8 Dec 2022

Priyanka Gandhi led the party's charge in Himachal Pradesh with several rallies and was also closely involved in strategy planning for the polls.

G-23 leaders among possible Congress nominees for Rajya Sabha

G-23 leaders among possible Congress nominees for Rajya Sabha

Rediff.com28 May 2022

Senior leader P Chidambaram whose Rajya Sabha tenure is ending from Maharashtra is under consideration from Tamil Nadu as the Congress is all set to get the support of alliance partner the DMK. The G-23 leaders, including Ghulam Nabi Azad, Anand Sharma and Vivek Tankha, are also said to be in contention.

When LSG pacer Mohsin's arm was almost amputated!

When LSG pacer Mohsin's arm was almost amputated!

Rediff.com17 May 2023

Left-arm pacer Mohsin Khan avoided a possible amputation of his bowling hand after approaching the doctor just in time.

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Why Punjab's Mohali stadium was snubbed for 2023 ODI World Cup

Rediff.com28 Jun 2023

'The current stadium in Mohali did not meet the standards of ICC and hence was denied matches.'

Himachal Congress leaves it to high command to name CM

Himachal Congress leaves it to high command to name CM

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge on Friday said the views of the newly-elected MLAs in Himachal Pradesh were being sought to bring out a consensus on who will be their leader.

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

The Blue Revolution: Indian Cricket's Success Story

Rediff.com30 Nov 2023

It is a tribute to a system so robustly meritocratic that this team represents India's diversity better than any other institution: The Union Cabinet, our chief ministers, the civil services, the leadership of our armed forces and security agencies, the judiciary and more than all of these, our typical newsroom. That is the biggest message from this breathless rise of Indian cricket, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'UAE is the best place for IPL'

'UAE is the best place for IPL'

Rediff.com6 Aug 2020

This year's IPL is scheduled to be performed from September 19 - November 10 within the UAE. The choice concerning the event was made within the IPL's Governing Council (GC) assembly on Sunday.

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Foundation stone laid for new NCA in Bengaluru

Rediff.com14 Feb 2022

The foundation stone was laid in the presence of BCCI vice president Rajeev Shukla, treasurer Arun Dhumal, joint secretary Jayesh George and NCA head VVS Laxman.

Will participate in Cong's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar

Will participate in Cong's Bharat Jodo Yatra in Maharashtra: Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com23 Oct 2022

Pawar said state Congress leaders Ashok Chavan and Balasaheb Thorat had met him and extended an invitation to participate in the Bharat Jodo Yatra.

We will go by govt decision: Shukla on IPL

We will go by govt decision: Shukla on IPL

Rediff.com9 Apr 2020

The IPL was postponed till April 15 in the backdrop of COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdown.

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Why Is Priyanka Running So Fast?

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

What some of our leaders were up to on Monday, December 12.

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Can't wait to return, says Apple CEO Tim Cook on last day of India visit

Rediff.com21 Apr 2023

After a five-day long visit, Apple CEO Tim Cook left India with a note that he can't wait to return to the country. The visit of Cook coincided with 25 years of the iPhone maker's presence in India. Cook arrived in India on Monday. The visit started with the launch of the first official Apple store in Mumbai on April 18 followed by a second in the national capital on April 20.

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Cong prez poll: G-23 leaders among 30 who back Kharge

Rediff.com30 Sep 2022

Manish Tewari, Prithviraj Chavan, Anand Sharma and Bhupinder Hooda are the members of the pro-reform G23 group who wrote a letter to party's interim president Sonia Gandhi.

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Bishan Singh Bedi: The Sardar of Spin who conquered hearts

Rediff.com24 Oct 2023

Arguably the greatest slow left-arm bowler that the world has ever seen, Bishan Singh Bedi left an indelible impression in minds of many with a character to die for.

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

My Travels For Gauri Khan's Grandma

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

There were Vedic mantras engraved along with prayer songs for Lord Shiva, Lord Rama and Lord Krishna. Neither the government nor the people of Faisalabad demanded that the carvings be removed. I felt very happy to see Sanskrit shloka

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Cong will restore old pension scheme in Himachal: Priyanka

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra on Friday promised to restore the old pension scheme for government employees in Himachal Pradesh if the Congress was voted to power in the assembly elections.

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

BCCI hopeful of staging IPL 2022 in India

Rediff.com11 Jan 2022

The IPL's two new teams -- Sanjiv Goenka's RPSG Group for the Lucknow franchise and CVC Capital's Ahmedabad received formal clearance from the BCCI after the IPL's Governing Council met on Tuesday.

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Former India seamer Roger Binny is new BCCI president

Rediff.com18 Oct 2022

Binny succeeds former India captain Sourav Ganguly.

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Kharge can bring stability to Congress: G-23's Manish Tewari

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

The Congress party needs a safe pair of hands in the form of Kharge, Tewari said.

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

HISTORIC! BCCI announces equal pay for men and women

Rediff.com27 Oct 2022

BCCI secretary Jay Shah took to his official Twitter handle to announce the historical development.

IPL Governing Council Meeting on Tuesday

IPL Governing Council Meeting on Tuesday

Rediff.com7 Nov 2016

The IPL governing council will be meeting in the capital on Tuesday to discuss about the operational issues pertaining to the 10th season of the cash-rich league. Apart from BCCI president Anurag Thakur, secretary Ajay Shirke, GC chairman Rajeev Shukla, former India captain Sourav Ganguly, Punjab Cricket Association president MP Pandove are expected to be present.

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu is new Himachal CM; Pratibha supporters protest

Rediff.com10 Dec 2022

Sukhu, the 58-year-old MLA from Nadaun in Hamirpur district, was elected the the CLP leader and will take oath as chief minister Sunday, the party said.

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

BCCI bans journalist Majumdar for 2 years for threatening Saha

Rediff.com4 May 2022

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Wednesday slapped journalist Boria Majumdar with a two-year ban for bullying India wicketkeeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha.

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

AGM: Binny set to be elected BCCI president

Rediff.com17 Oct 2022

The last date for filing the nominations for the ICC top job is October 20. The ICC Board will meet from November 11-13 in Melbourne.

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

BCCI treasurer comes clean on Ganguly ouster: 'All rumours are baseless'

Rediff.com14 Oct 2022

Dhumal said Ganguly was party to all the decisions made before the nominations were filed.

No question of change in India's captaincy: BCCI

No question of change in India's captaincy: BCCI

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla dismissed reports that Virat Kohli will step down as India's ODI and T20I captain after the T20 World Cup in October-November.

Chidambaram 'pushed by cops' during Congress protest, rib fractured

Chidambaram 'pushed by cops' during Congress protest, rib fractured

Rediff.com13 Jun 2022

Senior Congress leader and former Union Minister P Chidambaram suffered a fracture in his left rib after he was pushed away by Delhi Police during the party's protest in support of Rahul Gandhi who was summoned by the Enforcement Directorate in connection with the National Herald case, said the party on Monday.

Dada inspects Sharjah stadium ahead of IPL

Dada inspects Sharjah stadium ahead of IPL

Rediff.com15 Sep 2020

Sharjah will host 12 IPL 2020 games, with the first match at the venue on September 22 between the Chennai Super Kings and the Rajasthan Royals.

IPL: 'Decision will be made in country's interest'

IPL: 'Decision will be made in country's interest'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2020

The 2020 edition of the IPL, which was slated to commence on March 29, has been postponed indefinitely due to the coronavirus crisis.

Zaheer Khan to announce his international retirement today

Zaheer Khan to announce his international retirement today

Rediff.com15 Oct 2015

Pace ace Zaheer Khan is all set to announce his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Khurshid, Lallu, Shukla in Cong's new UP poll panel

Rediff.com11 Aug 2021

Gearing up for the assembly polls next year, the Congress on Wednesday constituted the election committee for Uttar Pradesh, which includes state unit chief Ajay Kumar Lallu and former Union ministers Salman Khurshid, Rajeev Shukla and R P N Singh.