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Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Oppn demands Amit Shah's statement on Parliament breach, debate

Rediff.com14 Dec 2023

In a letter he wrote to the Chairman, Kharge urged him to not take up any other business in the House and keep the proceedings limited to the discussion on the security breach.

Sarfaraz should get an opportunity to prove his mettle: Ganguly

Sarfaraz should get an opportunity to prove his mettle: Ganguly

Rediff.com29 Jun 2023

Former Indian skipper Sourav Ganguly backed Mumbai batter Sarfaraz Khan and said the 25-year-old should be given an opportunity to prove himself.

Sudirman Cup: With eyes on maiden medal, India pick balanced squad

Sudirman Cup: With eyes on maiden medal, India pick balanced squad

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

HS Prannoy and PV Sindhu is set to lead India's charge at the upcoming Sudirman Cup.

PM-led panel seeks wider panel of names for next AIIMS-Delhi chief: Sources

PM-led panel seeks wider panel of names for next AIIMS-Delhi chief: Sources

Rediff.com21 Jun 2022

The tenure of the incumbent AIIMS director, Dr Randeep Guleria, which was set to end on March 24, was extended by three months.

Captain Pandya Chills In The Pool

Captain Pandya Chills In The Pool

Rediff.com15 Nov 2022

Hardik Pandya was relaxed as he chilled in the pool in Wellington.

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

Controversy erupts as Prasad slams BCCI's mismanagement

Rediff.com10 Sep 2023

My criticism for BCCI was about ticketing, scheduling and not against any individual: Prasad

Cong skipped meet to pick new CIC as he's Dalit: Modi

Cong skipped meet to pick new CIC as he's Dalit: Modi

Rediff.com7 Nov 2023

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday attacked the Congress, saying it skipped the meeting convened to select the new Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) as he is a Dalit and this reflected the anti-Scheduled Castes mindset of the main opposition party.

Maha passes Lokayukta Bill; brings CM, ministers under anti-corruption ambit

Maha passes Lokayukta Bill; brings CM, ministers under anti-corruption ambit

Rediff.com29 Dec 2022

The bill was passed without discussion as the Opposition had staged a walkout over the alleged scam in the Teachers' Eligibility Test.

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Focus on KL Rahul's fitness as India gear up for Asia Cup

Rediff.com24 Aug 2023

India's Asia-Cup-bound squad have started reaching Bengaluru for a 6-day conditioning camp that starts on Thursday at the Karnataka State Cricket Association's campus

Sandeep Patil loses Mumbai Cricket Association election

Sandeep Patil loses Mumbai Cricket Association election

Rediff.com21 Oct 2022

Former India player Sandeep Patil lost the presidential election of Mumbai Cricket Association to Amol Kale on Thursday.

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

SC relaxes norms for appointing consumer court presidents, members

Rediff.com4 Mar 2023

The Supreme Court on Friday said lawyers and professionals with 10 years of experience will be eligible for appointment as president and member of the state consumer commission and district forums.

Ganguly must clarify: Sunny

Ganguly must clarify: Sunny

Rediff.com16 Dec 2021

'He is probably the best person to ask about the discrepancy in what you seem to have to say and what the Indian captain has said.'

Ireland T20Is: Time running out for Sanju Samson?

Ireland T20Is: Time running out for Sanju Samson?

Rediff.com16 Aug 2023

Jitesh Sharma's presence in the 15-member squad for Ireland T20s puts Sanju Samson's place in the Indian team under scanner.

Tilak's selection for Asia Cup: 'Brave and smart call'

Tilak's selection for Asia Cup: 'Brave and smart call'

Rediff.com21 Aug 2023

The young Tilak Varma was included in the Indian team for the Asia Cup as the sixth specialist batter.

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rajya Sabha passes bill to appoint CEC, ECs as Opposition walks out

Rediff.com12 Dec 2023

Rajya Sabha on Tuesday passed a bill to regulate the appointment and service terms of Chief Election Commissioner and election commissioners incorporating key amendments like retaining their status at par with Supreme Court judges, upgrading the search committee and inserting a new clause to protect them from court cases while discharging their official duties.

Will gymnast Dipa find a spot in Asian Games squad?

Will gymnast Dipa find a spot in Asian Games squad?

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

'The football teams have also been given a relaxation, and so, Dipa too should be considered. We have received positive response from SAI. She is likely to get cleared this week.'

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

We're going to play the World Cup not just India in India: Babar Azam

Rediff.com6 Jul 2023

Pakistan skipper Babar Azam said his team is looking at the World Cup as a whole and not just the marquee clash against arch-rivals India.

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Arthur rejects offer to return as Pakistan coach

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Arthur is not coming because of the unreliable environment in Pakistan cricket

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Alleged corruption forces Usman Ghani to take a break

Rediff.com4 Jul 2023

Afghanistan cricketer Usman Ghani has decided to put a pause on his international career following his exclusion from Afghanistan's international squad.

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Govt changed data protection bill into money bill, charges Congress MP

Rediff.com3 Aug 2023

Hours after Congress leader Manish Tewari on Thursday said the government might get the Digital Data Protection Bill classified as a money bill, Union IT Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw refuted the charge and termed it a "normal bill".

How Ganguly 'undermined' India's selectors

How Ganguly 'undermined' India's selectors

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

Sourav Ganguly has gone against the Board's constitution by attending every selection meeting since taking over the BCCI president, said the Indian Express revealed on Friday.

Injured Samson out of 2nd T20I vs SL

Injured Samson out of 2nd T20I vs SL

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

India lead the three-match series 1-0 following their narrow two-run win in the opener in Mumbai on Tuesday.

Selection Trials: 15 wrestlers in various categories picked for U-17 and U-23 Asian C'ships

Selection Trials: 15 wrestlers in various categories picked for U-17 and U-23 Asian C'ships

Rediff.com17 May 2023

The four-day selection trials began on Wednesday at NIS Patiala and SAI Regional Centre in Sonepat under the chairmanship of ad hoc panel member Bhupinder Singh Bajwa.

Will NCA physios declare Bumrah 'fully fit' for Ireland tour?

Will NCA physios declare Bumrah 'fully fit' for Ireland tour?

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

Bumrah, 29, is recovering after a surgery to treat lower back stress fracture.

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of new selection panel

Chetan Sharma retained as chairman of new selection panel

Rediff.com7 Jan 2023

hetan Sharma was retained as the chairman of the senior selection committee, exactly two months after his entire panel was disbanded by the BCCI.

Bill on EC appointments may not be taken up in this session: Sources

Bill on EC appointments may not be taken up in this session: Sources

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Several opposition leaders on Sunday criticised the bill on the appointment and service conditions of the chief election commissioner and election commissioners at an all-party meeting as "anti-Constitution" and "anti-democratic", sources said.

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Who will be the new Chief Selector of Team India?

Rediff.com29 Nov 2022

Mongia, Maninder, Das among notable names in contention for senior selectors' posts

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Washington Sundar replaces Deepak Chahar in squad for SA ODIs

Rediff.com9 Oct 2022

Chahar, who had stiffness in his back after the third and final T20I against South Africa in Indore, will now head back to the National Cricket Academy where he will be monitored by the Medical Team there, according to a statement from the BCCI on Saturday.

'Hardik should captain 2024 WC team'

'Hardik should captain 2024 WC team'

Rediff.com14 Nov 2022

'If I was the chairman of the selection committee, I would say that Hardik Pandya should be the captain of the 2024 World Cup straight away.'

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Ashok Malhotra, Jatin Paranjape in new Cricket Advisory Committee

Rediff.com1 Dec 2022

In November, the BCCI had sacked the entire selection panel headed by Chetan Sharma. The other members were Harvinder Singh, Sunil Joshi and Debasish Mohanty.

Why Jaydev Undakat was released from 2nd Test squad

Why Jaydev Undakat was released from 2nd Test squad

Rediff.com12 Feb 2023

Undakat will add more firepower to Saurashtra, which will take on Bengal in the Ranji Trophy final on February 16.

Shahbaz Ahmed gets maiden India call-up, replaces injured Washington

Shahbaz Ahmed gets maiden India call-up, replaces injured Washington

Rediff.com16 Aug 2022

Shahbaz has been rewarded for his stellar performance in the 2022 IPL season

Australians have seen the error of their ways: Ian Chappell

Australians have seen the error of their ways: Ian Chappell

Rediff.com3 Mar 2023

Following Australia's win over India in the third Test of the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, Ian Chappell said the visitors learnt from their mistakes.

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Asian Games: Harmeet Desai claims non-selection 'unfair'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2023

India's leading table tennis player Harmeet Desai feels he has been "unfairly" left out of the singles competition for the upcoming Asian Games in Hangzhou.

Rajya Sabha votes 131-102 to pass Delhi services bill

Rajya Sabha votes 131-102 to pass Delhi services bill

Rediff.com7 Aug 2023

The Delhi services bill was passed in the Rajya Sabha on Monday with 131 MPs voting in its favour and helping the government complete the parliamentary procedure for the proposed legislation that saw the opposition parties join ranks.

SC slams Centre for 'cherry picking' names in Tribunals

SC slams Centre for 'cherry picking' names in Tribunals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2021

The top asked the Centre to make appointments within two weeks to the tribunals which are facing severe crunch of presiding officers as well as judicial and technical members, and apprise it of reasons if persons from the recommended list are left out in the process.

Congress appoints fifth working president in poll-bound Karnataka

Congress appoints fifth working president in poll-bound Karnataka

Rediff.com9 Apr 2023

Chandrappa's appointment follows the demise of KPCC working president and former MP R Dhruvanarayana.

Will Ashwin Be Picked For World Cup?

Will Ashwin Be Picked For World Cup?

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

That depends on Axar Patel's recovery from injury.

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Ashwin picked for Australia ODIs; Rohit, Kohli rested

Rediff.com18 Sep 2023

Ravichandran Ashwin's World Cup hopes got a big boost after he was picked in the Indian squad for the upcoming three-match ODI series against Australia.

Marathi author returns award over Kobad Ghandy book translation row

Marathi author returns award over Kobad Ghandy book translation row

Rediff.com13 Dec 2022

Marathi author Anand Karandikar on Tuesday announced that he would return his award in protest against the Maharashtra government withdrawing an award for a Marathi translation of the memoir of alleged Maoist ideologue Kobad Ghandy by author Anagha Lele.