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BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

BCCI invites application for one selector: Who will be replaced?

Rediff.com15 Jan 2024

The BCCI on Monday invited applications to replace one among the five senior national selectors and in all likelihood, former pacer Salil Ankola would be the one on his way out as West Zone is already represented by chairman Ajit Agarkar.

Amul sacks R S Sodhi as managing director; Jayenbhai Mehta gets interim charge

Amul sacks R S Sodhi as managing director; Jayenbhai Mehta gets interim charge

Rediff.com9 Jan 2023

In a sudden development, the Gujarat Co-operative Milk Marketing Federation Ltd (GCMMF), which markets its products under the brand name 'Amul', on Monday ousted its long-serving Managing Director R S Sodhi but did not give any reason. However, Sodhi said he had requested the federation's board to relieve him of his duties. The federation's chief operating officer Jayenbhai Mehta has been given the interim charge of the managing director (MD).

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Delhi basement horror: Why was SUV driver arrested?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2024

The police identified the driver and the vehicle through the CCTV footage of the area.

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Govt sets up panel to probe coaching centre deaths, kin awarded Rs 10 lakh

Rediff.com29 Jul 2024

While Lok Sabha members across party lines demanded an inquiry, hundreds of students continued their protests near Rau's IAS Study Circle in the west Delhi locality where the horror unfolded Saturday night, killing the three students trapped in the basement illegally used as a library as floodwaters rose outside.

2 policemen among 5 J-K govt employees sacked for terror links

2 policemen among 5 J-K govt employees sacked for terror links

Rediff.com30 Mar 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir administration on Wednesday sacked police constable Tawseef Ahmed Mir, who has been accused of actively working for Hizbul Mujahideen and trying to kill two of his colleagues, and four more employees for alleged links with terror groups.

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Axed India coach Stimac blasts 'unethical' AIFF

Rediff.com18 Jun 2024

Pointing out the "several acts of contract breach" by the AIFF side in the past, Stimac charged AIFF chief Kalyan Chaubey with "changing my public statement given to AIFF media".

Did nothing against party, say sacked Cong ministers

Did nothing against party, say sacked Cong ministers

Rediff.com14 Jul 2020

"Where did we make any statement against the party? We wanted to draw the attention of the party high-command to the fact that we were not able to deliver on things promised in the manifesto for which the public elected us," Vishvendra Singh said in a video message.

Nitish free to sack me, says Bihar agri minister who complained of graft

Nitish free to sack me, says Bihar agri minister who complained of graft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2022

Bihar Agriculture Minister Sudhakar Singh Thursday said that Chief Minister Nitish Kumar could "sack" him for his perceived defiance but he will not step down unless asked to do so by the top leadership of his party, the Rashtriya Janata Dal.

BharatPe sacks Ashneer Grover's wife Madhuri Jain, cancels ESOPs

BharatPe sacks Ashneer Grover's wife Madhuri Jain, cancels ESOPs

Rediff.com23 Feb 2022

BharatPe has sacked Madhuri Jain Grover, wife of the fintech firm's co-founder and managing director Ashneer Grover, over alleged financial irregularities and cancelled ESOPs vested with her. Madhuri is alleged to have used company funds for personal beauty treatments, buying electronic items and family trips to the US and Dubai, sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. Besides, she also allegedly paid her personal staff out of company accounts and produced fake invoices from known/friendly parties, they added.

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Demoralised Pakistan eye big win against Canada to stay alive

Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Pakistan's Super 8 qualification chance hinges on winning big in their last two games against Canada and Ireland.

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Dorival Junior to take over as Brazil coach

Rediff.com8 Jan 2024

Dorival Junior led Flamengo to the Copa Libertadores title and the Brazilian Cup in 2022 before joining Sao Paulo.

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

FIFA rankings: India plummet further

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Reigning world champions Argentina continue to top the chart followed by 2022 World Cup runners-up France, England, Belgium and Brazil.

Don't be scared, send CBI or ED to Adani, Ambani: Rahul hits back at Modi

Don't be scared, send CBI or ED to Adani, Ambani: Rahul hits back at Modi

Rediff.com8 May 2024

Rahul Gandhi's retort to PM Modi came after the latter attacked him at an election rally saying why he has "stopped" naming Adani and Ambani in his attacks and whether he has received money from them in return.

Zomato reinstates staffer sacked over Tamil-Hindi row

Zomato reinstates staffer sacked over Tamil-Hindi row

Rediff.com19 Oct 2021

A tweet from a user who goes by the handle '@Vikash67456607' triggered a major Twitter backlash, with the hashtag 'Reject_Zomato' trending on top at the microblogging site. In response, Zomato apologised to Vikash and also issued a statement both in Tamil and English, stressing that the company stood for diversity.

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

'Dalit Women Set The Agenda Of This Election'

Rediff.com26 Jun 2024

'They were very vocal on the defence of the Constitution, reservation, SC/ST Act and democratic rights.'

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

England sack assistant coach Thorpe after Ashes debacle

Rediff.com5 Feb 2022

While England failed miserably on the field under his watch, Thorpe's departure was also expedited after reports emerged that police had to be called in to the team hotel in Hobart after he had lit a cigar inside the premise following a drinking session that lasted till 6 a.m.

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Kanwariya Order: Time For Rahul, Akhilesh To Step Up

Rediff.com20 Jul 2024

'There is one way to defeat the intention behind this directive: To patronise Muslim establishments that have been forced to identify themselves.' 'This is one opportunity for the Congress to show that the 'mohabbat ki dukaan' its leader talks about does exist.' 'Can Akhilesh Yadav, who has asked the court to take note of this directive, order his party members to do this?' asks Jyoti Punwani.

Chelsea sack coach Lampard

Chelsea sack coach Lampard

Rediff.com25 Jan 2021

Lampard was named Chelsea coach in July 2019.

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Modi Bluster Missing From Budget

Rediff.com26 Jul 2024

With the reality of coalition politics staring the BJP in its face, this was inevitable, points out Ramesh Menon.

Pegasus issue: Cong seeks Amit Shah sacking, probe against PM

Pegasus issue: Cong seeks Amit Shah sacking, probe against PM

Rediff.com19 Jul 2021

The Congress on Monday demanded an independent probe into the issue involving alleged phone tapping of prominent personalities including journalists in India using Israeli Pegasus spyware.

Sacked Raman alleges smear campaign against him

Sacked Raman alleges smear campaign against him

Rediff.com15 May 2021

He said he was not used to 'moaning and whining' but was bringing up the issues in case the BCCI president wishes to do a course correction.

Kohli Hotel Video: Contractor Sacked!

Kohli Hotel Video: Contractor Sacked!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2022

'This video is appalling and it's made me feel very paranoid about my privacy.'

Byju's sacks 1,000 more; count jumps to 3,500

Byju's sacks 1,000 more; count jumps to 3,500

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

India's largest edtech firm Byju's will fire 1,000 employees in a fresh round of layoffs across departments. With the latest round, total job cuts at the company have mounted to around 3,500. According to sources, fresh job cuts are an attempt by the company to improve its finances and work towards a path to profitability.

BJP sacks Maha leader after video with woman; cops book her for extortion

BJP sacks Maha leader after video with woman; cops book her for extortion

Rediff.com13 Jul 2022

The Mumbai police registered a case against the woman on Deshmukh's complaint of "extortion", an official said on Tuesday night.

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

ICC suspends Sri Lanka Cricket for government interference

Rediff.com10 Nov 2023

"International Cricket Council Board has suspended Sri Lanka Cricket's membership of the ICC with immediate effect," read a statement from the ICC.

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

'PM Modi wants BJP leaders with no spine'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2024

'He only promotes those leaders who will never show any resistance to him in future.'

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Moosewala murder: Accused gangster flees police custody; cop sacked, arrested

Rediff.com2 Oct 2022

Tinu escaped from the custody of the Crime Investigation Agency unit of the Mansa Police on Saturday night when he was brought on a production warrant from Goindwal Sahib jail in Tarn Taran district in another case.

TN governor puts minister Balaji's sacking in abeyance; to consult AG

TN governor puts minister Balaji's sacking in abeyance; to consult AG

Rediff.com30 Jun 2023

Tamil Nadu Governor R N Ravi on Thursday dismissed minister V Senthil Balaji from the council of ministers days after his arrest by the Enforcement Directorate in a cash-for-jobs scam, a move that Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin said the government would challenge legally.

Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz

Pakistan sack captain Sarfaraz

Rediff.com18 Oct 2019

Azhar Ali to lead the Test side, Babar Azam to lead T20s

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

'Unemployment Is Higher Among Educated Youth'

Rediff.com28 Jun 2024

'The more educated a young person is, the higher the chances of him or her remaining unemployed.'

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Sri Lanka Cricket suspension lifted

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

The ICC Board on Sunday lifted the suspension of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) with immediate effect.

DMK ex-member Jaffer Sadiq, partners invested Rs 40-cr drug money films: ED

DMK ex-member Jaffer Sadiq, partners invested Rs 40-cr drug money films: ED

Rediff.com13 Apr 2024

The Enforcement Directorate made these claims in an official statement issued by the federal agency following its raids in this case at Chennai, Madurai and Tiruchirapalli on April 9.

Dhavan says sacked from Ayodhya case; AIMPLB wants him

Dhavan says sacked from Ayodhya case; AIMPLB wants him

Rediff.com3 Dec 2019

Dhavan took to Facebook to disclose that he has been removed from further participation in the Ayodhya case on the 'nonsensical' ground that he is unwell.

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

'Sheikh Abdullah Was Genuinely Secular'

Rediff.com9 May 2024

'Sheikh Abdullah ruled the state with secular values. Post 1953, when he was sacked, corruption took over governance.'

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Barcelona sack coach Koeman after poor run of results

Rediff.com28 Oct 2021

Barcelona sacked coach Ronald Koeman after Wednesday's 1-0 LaLiga defeat at Rayo Vallecano, the Catalan club said on Wednesday.

Stimac to remain in charge for 2nd round of WC qualifiers

Stimac to remain in charge for 2nd round of WC qualifiers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2024

Stimac had earlier also said that the results against Kuwait and Qatar in June will be the real indicator of the Indian football team's prospect of making a maiden appearance in the third round of the FIFA World Cup Qualifiers.

Govt sacks 21 'corrupt' tax officers

Govt sacks 21 'corrupt' tax officers

Rediff.com26 Nov 2019

With this, 85 officers, including 64 high ranking ones, have been compulsorily retired.

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt convicted in 1996 case

Ex-IPS officer Sanjiv Bhatt convicted in 1996 case

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

A sessions court in Palanpur town of Gujarat's Banaskantha district on Wednesday convicted former Indian Police Service officer Sanjiv Bhatt in a drug seizure case dating back to 1996.

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Singapore startup Zilingo sacks CEO Ankiti Bose after forensic audit

Rediff.com20 May 2022

Singapore-based fashion technology startup Zilingo on Friday said it has sacked Indian-origin co-founder and CEO Ankiti Bose following an independent forensic audit into complaints of serious financial irregularities. On March 31, Bose was placed under suspension following complaints of alleged discrepancies in the company accounts. "Following an investigation led by an independent forensics firm that was commissioned to look into complaints of serious financial irregularities, the company has decided to terminate Ankiti Bose's employment with cause, and reserves the right to pursue appropriate legal action," Zilingo said in a statement.

'Who Is In Charge In Manipur?'

'Who Is In Charge In Manipur?'

Rediff.com12 Jun 2024

'I have been asking whether the chief minister (N Biren Singh) is in charge of the situation in Manipur.' 'Law and order is a state subject and chief minister is a Constitutional authority. Why did he follow the diktat, if at all there is a diktat from the Union government?'