News for 'select-committee'

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Ex-SC judge Justice P C Ghose likely to be India's first Lokpal

Rediff.com17 Mar 2019

Justice Ghose, who retired from the Supreme Court in May 2017, is a member of the National Human Rights Commission.

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

AITA to refer Bopanna's 'recording act' to ethics body

Rediff.com20 Jul 2021

Seeking to clear the air around the negative perception created following comments of Rohan Bopanna and Sania Mirza, the AITA put on record how it aggressively pursued the case of Bopanna and Divij Sharan for entry into the Tokyo Olympics.

Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

Is Kohli's 'captaincy regime' coming to an end?

Rediff.com8 Dec 2021

It was waiting to happen after India's unceremonious World Cup exit and on Wednesday the Board of Control for Cricket in India ended Virat Kohli's run as India's white-ball captain with a rather matter-of-fact statement, handing the reins to Rohit Sharma "going forward".

Bhupender Yadav: BJP's 'organisation man' gets seat in Cabinet

Bhupender Yadav: BJP's 'organisation man' gets seat in Cabinet

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

Bhupender Yadav's entry to the Modi government as a Cabinet minister is seen as his just reward after serving as a party office-bearer for the longest term among all current occupants.

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Ex-selection chief Prasad hits back at Raina

Rediff.com5 May 2020

Out-of-favour Suresh Raina might have felt hard done by the national selection committee but its former chairman MSK Prasad made it clear that it was poor form during the 2018-19 domestic season that became his undoing. The 33-year-old, who has appeared in 226 ODIs and 78 T20Is apart from 18 Tests, last played for India in July 2018 in England after which he was dropped for good.

Oppn wanted triple talaq bill to go to House panel

Oppn wanted triple talaq bill to go to House panel

Rediff.com27 Dec 2018

A united Opposition in the Lok Sabha on Thursday pitched for referring the triple talaq bill to a 'joint select committee' of Parliament, claiming its provisions were unconstitutional.

Divesting CBI director of powers 'illegal': Kharge tells SC

Divesting CBI director of powers 'illegal': Kharge tells SC

Rediff.com3 Nov 2018

In his petition, Kharge, who is the leader of the Congress in Lok Sabha, said only the three-member committee of leader of opposition, prime minister and the Chief Justice of India can take a decision on the appointment or removal of the CBI director as per the act.

Natarajan awaits next challenge as he dons Test whites

Natarajan awaits next challenge as he dons Test whites

Rediff.com5 Jan 2021

Natarajan was added to the Test squad for the remaining two Test matches against Australia on January 1.

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Bangla series: Focus on Kohli's workload; both Pant, Samson could be in T20 squad

Rediff.com23 Oct 2019

Selection committee will leave it on Kohli to decide whether he needs a break or continue playing.

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Virat Kohli to step down as India's T20I skipper after 2021 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

Virat Kohli, on Thursday, announced that he would be stepping down as a the T20 captain post the World Cup in UAE. Announcing his decision on Twitter, Kohli said that he has taken the decision after consultation with coach Ravi Shastri and Rohit Sharma.

Meet Team India's new finishers: DK and Tewatia

Meet Team India's new finishers: DK and Tewatia

Rediff.com12 May 2022

The finisher's job is only gaining significance in the power-packed modern game

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of New Zealand: BCCI source

Injured Rohit out of India's tour of New Zealand: BCCI source

Rediff.com3 Feb 2020

India's limited-overs vice-captain Rohit Sharma was on Monday ruled out of the upcoming ODI and Test series against New Zealand after sustaining a calf injury in the fifth T20 International on Sunday. Rohit retired hurt after scoring 60 off 41 balls after he pulled his calf muscle while going for a quick single during the fifth and final T20 International in Mount Maunganui.

SC asks Lokpal search panel to recommend names by Feb end

SC asks Lokpal search panel to recommend names by Feb end

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

The search committee will forward the names to the selection committee comprising the Prime Minister, the Chief Justice of India or his nominee, Lok Sabha Speaker, the leader of the largest opposition party and an eminent jurist.

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Govt of terrorists: US lawmakers on new Taliban govt

Rediff.com8 Sep 2021

'Don't be fooled. There is nothing more moderate about the revived Taliban government'

Assam passes bill to scrap state-run Madrassas

Assam passes bill to scrap state-run Madrassas

Rediff.com30 Dec 2020

From April 1 next year, over 600 state-run Madrassas will be converted into upper primary, high and higher secondary schools with no change of status, pay, allowances and service conditions of the teaching and non-teaching staff.

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Jemimah, Shikha dropped for ODI World Cup in New Zealand

Rediff.com6 Jan 2022

Star batter Jemimah Rodrigues was on Thursday dropped from the 15-member Indian women's squad for the ICC ODI World Cup to be held in New Zealand from March 4 to April 3.

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Chetan Sharma is new chairman of selectors

Rediff.com24 Dec 2020

Former medium pacer Kuruvilla, who was backed by Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) bigwigs, was preferred over a more decorated Ajit Agarkar from the west zone.

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

COVID-19 hits Ranji Trophy preparations

Rediff.com3 Jan 2022

Blow for Bengal's Ranji preparation as 7 members test COVID positive

BCCI rewards selectors for India's triumph in Australia

BCCI rewards selectors for India's triumph in Australia

Rediff.com22 Jan 2019

The Board of Control for Cricket in India on Tuesday announced cash awards of Rs 20 lakh each for the senior selection committee members following India's maiden Test series win in Australia.

BCCI insists Shaw and Padikkal continue Sri Lanka tour

BCCI insists Shaw and Padikkal continue Sri Lanka tour

Rediff.com7 Jul 2021

The BCCI is not sending either Prithvi Shaw or Devdutt Padikkal to England as a replacement for the injured Shubman Gill, who has been ruled out of the five-match Test series with shin splints.

Ousted CBI chief Alok Verma resigns from service

Ousted CBI chief Alok Verma resigns from service

Rediff.com11 Jan 2019

The move came after a high powered selection committee comprising Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Justice A K Sikri and leader of Congress in Lok Sabha Mallikarjun Kharge, in a split verdict, decided to transfer him 21 days ahead of the completion of his tenure.

Rio gold medallist Mariyappan named flag-bearer for Tokyo Paralympics

Rio gold medallist Mariyappan named flag-bearer for Tokyo Paralympics

Rediff.com2 Jul 2021

Thangavelu had won the Rio Paralympics T-42 high jump gold by clearing 1.89m.

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Women's WC: Indian batters must raise their game against WI

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Coach Ramesh Powar made it clear that he want the seniors to accept more responsibility.

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Trade bodies impose 12-hr bandh in Nagaland over 'illegal taxation'

Rediff.com16 Sep 2021

The shutdown has been complete in not only major cities like Kohima, Dimapur and Mokokchung, but even smaller towns such as Tuli, Jalukie, Pfutsero, CNCCI president Khekugha Muru told PTI.

NSE MD & CEO Vikram Limaye says not seeking second term

NSE MD & CEO Vikram Limaye says not seeking second term

Rediff.com9 Mar 2022

NSE managing director and CEO Vikram Limaye on Wednesday said that he will not seek a second term at the stock exchange when his five-year term ends in July. This comes amid the National Stock Exchange (NSE) facing the regulatory probe in a case related to governance lapses at the bourse as well as in the co-location matter. "I have informed the board that I am not interested in pursuing a second term and will therefore not be applying and participating in the process that is underway. My tenure ends on July 16, 2022," Limaye said in a statement.

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

NSE Rot Goes Deeper

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

The rot is is not limited to Chitra Ramkrishna and the yogi, observed Debashis Basu.

Kharge rejects PM's invitation to attend Lokpal meet as special invitee

Kharge rejects PM's invitation to attend Lokpal meet as special invitee

Rediff.com1 Mar 2018

Kharge said that a special invitee invitation is a "concerted effort" to exclude the voice of the opposition in Lokpal selection.

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Hardik to skip Hazare Trophy to work on his bowling

Rediff.com7 Dec 2021

Out of favour India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has decided to skip Vijay Hazare Trophy (National One Dayers) starting across the country from Wednesday as he is undergoing an extensive rehabilitation programme.

Arjun Tendulkar picks first wicket for Mumbai, albeit in a losing cause

Arjun Tendulkar picks first wicket for Mumbai, albeit in a losing cause

Rediff.com15 Jan 2021

Arjun had an off day with the ball as he returned with unimpressive figures of 1/34 in the three overs that he bowled.

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Selectors consider Chahar, Thakur for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com10 Oct 2021

The national selection committee, led by Chetan Sharma, is fretting over inclusion of an additional fast bowler in India's T20 World Cup squad as Hardik Pandya's chances of bowling during the tournament look bleak.

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Pujara, Rahane, Pandya downgraded in BCCI central contracts

Rediff.com2 Mar 2022

Controversial keeper-batter Wriddhiman Saha, who has been dropped from the Test team, will still earn Rs 1 crore in annual income after being demoted from group B to C.

Will Rahul bat in middle order in T20 World Cup?

Will Rahul bat in middle order in T20 World Cup?

Rediff.com4 May 2022

For India to do well in the T20 World Cup, it won't be a bad idea to ask KL Rahul to bat in the middle order instead of opening with skipper Rohit Sharma, considering that the top batters, including Virat Kohli, are struggling in the Powerplay overs.

Kohli rested for last two ODIs and T20 series against Kiwis; Rohit to lead

Kohli rested for last two ODIs and T20 series against Kiwis; Rohit to lead

Rediff.com23 Jan 2019

Vice-captain Rohit Sharma will lead the side in his absence.

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