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Punjab, Services reach semis

Punjab, Services reach semis

Rediff.com9 Jun 2008

Reigning champions Punjab bulldozed Kerala 5-0, while Services pipped a spirited Jammu and Kashmir 3-2 to take contrasting routes to the semifinal of the 62nd Santosh Trophy national football championship in Srinagar on Monday.

Cong, SP will run bulldozer over Ram temple: Modi

Cong, SP will run bulldozer over Ram temple: Modi

Rediff.com17 May 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday claimed that the Congress and Samajwadi Party will run a bulldozer over the Ram temple if elected to power, and asked them to take 'tuition' from Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath 'where to run bulldozers'.

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

IPL: Injured Mayank Yadav to miss Delhi Capitals tie?

Rediff.com9 Apr 2024

Mayank, who made his IPL debut against Punjab Kings this season, had taken six wickets from two matches before limping out in the third game.

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

His form is fantastic, let a few IPL matches go: Ganguly on Pant's T20 WC selection

Rediff.com6 Apr 2024

Former India skipper Sourav Ganguly said on Saturday that Rishabh Pant is "fully fit" but added that the wicketkeeper-batter should be given some more time to prepare himself for India team selection for the upcoming T20 World Cup in the West Indies and USA.

First-time CM Sharma to face challenges over BJP's poor show in Rajasthan

First-time CM Sharma to face challenges over BJP's poor show in Rajasthan

Rediff.com6 Jun 2024

If Meena resigns, it is likely to put pressure on other ministers whose areas also saw poor performance in the general elections.

Can faltering RCB turn it around against LSG?

Can faltering RCB turn it around against LSG?

Rediff.com1 Apr 2024

An inconsistent Royal Challengers Bengaluru would be eager to hit the turnaround button when they host Lucknow Super Giants, who will keep an eye on regular skipper KL Rahul's fitness, in the IPL in Bengaluru on Tuesday

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Barbs, name calling: Did LS poll campaign breach all limits?

Rediff.com31 May 2024

As Election 2024 hurtles towards result day in a medley of mangalsutra, mujra, mutton, machli and other barbs, these may sound like character names from Hindi comics of yore. Instead, these are the mocking, sometimes vicious monikers given by political rivals to each other.

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Wasim Jaffer appointed Kings XI Punjab's batting coach

Rediff.com19 Dec 2019

Kumble, under whose captaincy Jaffer turned out for India, played a role in the former Mumbai opener's appointment.

A chat with Lara and an SRH record follows for Abhishek

A chat with Lara and an SRH record follows for Abhishek

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

'...the domestic season gives us a lot of confidence. The message for the batters is simple -- go out and express yourself. The plan was to attack, I enjoyed batting with Head, he is one of my favourite batters, and I admire him. He told me to go for it if it was in my zone.'

Bangalore look to halt Punjab's victory march

Bangalore look to halt Punjab's victory march

Rediff.com27 Apr 2014

Left in disarray after consecutive losses, Royal Challengers Bangalore face the arduous task of taming the yet-to-be-beaten table-toppers Kings XI Punjab when the two sides clash in an IPL match on Monday.

Will 'one nation one election' be a reality in 2029?

Will 'one nation one election' be a reality in 2029?

Rediff.com28 Feb 2024

The Commission, under Justice (retd) Ritu Raj Awasthi, would recommend an amendment to the Constitution to add the "new chapter or part" on simultaneous elections, the sources said.

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Intense summer heat to add to election fever, warns IMD

Rediff.com2 Apr 2024

India is set to experience extreme heat during the April to June period, with the central and western peninsular parts expected to face the worst impact, the IMD said on Monday as the country prepares for seven-phase general elections from April 19.

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

'Kavach Would Have Prevented This Accident'

Rediff.com21 Jun 2024

'The Railways decided to go for kavach three years back, but the progress has been very slow.'

The suicidal potato economy of West Bengal

The suicidal potato economy of West Bengal

Rediff.com17 Sep 2015

This time, the price of potato had shot up to Rs 50 per kg.

Govt's plan to let ED share info with GSTN irks opposition ruled states

Govt's plan to let ED share info with GSTN irks opposition ruled states

Rediff.com11 Jul 2023

Several opposition ruled states expressed concern over Centre's decision to allow enforcement directorate (ED) to share information with GST Network, with finance minister of AAP-ruled Punjab Harpal Singh Cheema on Tuesday saying it amounts to 'tax terrorism' and scaring small business. The finance ministry, through a notification, brought in an amendment to the provisions of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, as per which GSTN, which handles the technology backbone of Goods and Services Tax, has been included in the list of entities with which ED will share information. At the 50th GST Council meeting on Tuesday, Aam-Aadmi Party ruled Delhi and Punjab voiced concerns over the notification and demanded a discussion.

Punjab are National football champs

Punjab are National football champs

Rediff.com25 Oct 2006

They beat Bengal 5-3 via the penalty shoot-out in the final.

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

WFI Elections: Bajrang, Vinesh stunned as Brij Bhushan's protege wins

Rediff.com21 Dec 2023

Birj Bhushan loyalist Sanjay Singh becomes new WFI president

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet guv amid reports of resignation

Nitish Kumar seeks time to meet guv amid reports of resignation

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Although the Bihar CM is mum over his next move, speculations of a rift between Mahagathbandhan and JD-U leader Nitish Kumar joining the NDA, have been soaring high.

Let's win first, says Kharge on PM face proposal by INDIA leaders

Let's win first, says Kharge on PM face proposal by INDIA leaders

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

Harping on putting up a united front, the Congress alleged that democracy is being "mercilessly murdered" and MPs who raise people's issues are suspended from the House.

Which 5 States Lag Behind India's GDP?

Which 5 States Lag Behind India's GDP?

Rediff.com13 Jun 2023

Economies of Punjab, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand and Haryana may have grown at a slower pace than the national economy during 2022-2023.

Ashwin reveals injury worries for Kings XI Punjab

Ashwin reveals injury worries for Kings XI Punjab

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

'He felt a twitch in the back -- that's what he said. We need to assess and monitor what he's going to do over the next couple of days'

Focus on Smith as Rajasthan start campaign against Punjab

Focus on Smith as Rajasthan start campaign against Punjab

Rediff.com24 Mar 2019

Smith was handed a one-year ban along with his then deputy David Warner exactly a year ago for their roles in the ball-tampering scandal in South Africa.

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Agri Bills: Why Punjab and Haryana farmers are leading the protests

Rediff.com28 Sep 2020

Data shows that the current system of decentralised marketing and centralised procurement helps Punjab and Haryana farmers the most, while its efficacy in other states has been poor. Experts and farm leaders say success of the laws rests heavily on implementation.

Why Kings XI Punjab went all out for Maxwell at IPL Auction

Why Kings XI Punjab went all out for Maxwell at IPL Auction

Rediff.com20 Dec 2019

Kings XI Punjab head coach Anil Kumble said his franchise went all out for Glenn Maxwell in the IPL players' auction on Thursday as the team needed firepower in the middle-order. Kings XI, who went into the auction with the biggest available purse of Rs 42.70 crore, spent Rs 10.75 crore for Australia's Maxwell and Rs 8.50 crore for West Indian pacer Sheldon Cottrell.

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Markets crash: Pollster Pradeep Gupta 'open to probe'

Rediff.com22 Jun 2024

Facing opposition fire for exit polls allegedly being used for stock market manipulation, Axis My India's chief Pradeep Gupta has said he is open to facing all kinds of investigations and it would help do business in a much better way if the government frames specific regulations for pollsters.

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

BJP's 'web of fear' broken: Rahul on bypoll gains

Rediff.com13 Jul 2024

Reacting to the results, Congress general secretary Priyanka Gandhi Vadra said that in the by-elections held on 13 seats in seven states, the people of the country have given their support to the INDIA bloc.

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Santosh Trophy: Punjab pip Bengal 4-3 in thriller

Rediff.com25 Feb 2013

Punjab overcame a spirited challenge from West Bengal to carve out a 4-3 win in Group D to progress to the semi-finals of the 67th Santosh Trophy football tournament, in Kollam on Monday.

Unstoppable Narine Taking IPL By Storm!

Unstoppable Narine Taking IPL By Storm!

Rediff.com6 May 2024

Sunil Narine has proved to be unstoppable, blazing his way to 461 runs in 11 games at a strike rate of 183, with a century and three fifties.

Can Indian pacers tame turning T20 WC tracks?

Can Indian pacers tame turning T20 WC tracks?

Rediff.com23 May 2024

India's T20 World Cup campaign begins on June 5 against Ireland at the newly constructed Nassau County International Cricket Stadium in New York.

PHOTOS: Pollard's late blast helps MI edge past Punjab

PHOTOS: Pollard's late blast helps MI edge past Punjab

Rediff.com11 Apr 2019

Images from the Indian Premier League match between Mumbai Indians and Kings XI Punjab in Mumbai on Wednesday.

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Multi-Cornered Contest In 45% Seats

Rediff.com16 Apr 2024

Close to half of the total 543 Lok Sabha seats are bracing for multi-cornered fight this time, making the contest way more interesting and intense than it was in the 2019 elections.

MI vs CSK: Should Madhwal have bowled the final over against Dhoni?

MI vs CSK: Should Madhwal have bowled the final over against Dhoni?

Rediff.com15 Apr 2024

'But their bowling is poor. Beyond Jasprit Bumrah, there is no one to actually support them in that bowling attack, and the CSK batters took them apart.'

SRH vs MI: All records set and broken

SRH vs MI: All records set and broken

Rediff.com28 Mar 2024

Here is a look at all the records broken in the game:

Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket

Turning Point: Andre Russell's Wicket

Rediff.com2 Apr 2023

Kolkata needed 62 from 32 balls when Curran dismissed an on-song Russell in the 15th over.

Key INDIA bloc meet today, all eyes on seat sharing

Key INDIA bloc meet today, all eyes on seat sharing

Rediff.com19 Dec 2023

According to a senior Congress leader, the constituents of the opposition alliance intend to move forward with the theme "Main Nahin, Hum (We, Not Me)" at the meeting.

Sharad Pawar: INDIA may not be united in states, but...

Sharad Pawar: INDIA may not be united in states, but...

Rediff.com28 Oct 2023

Addressing a press conference, Pawar said the trends of the assembly polls (in five states set to be held in November) suggest the situation is favourable for the opposition, but added he had no authentic information to comment on whether there would be a change (in government) at the national level.

IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

IPL: Kings XI Punjab trade Ashwin to Delhi Capitals

Rediff.com8 Nov 2019

Kings XI Punjab traded Ravichandran Ashwin to Delhi Capitals for Rs 1.5 crore and Karnataka spinner Jagadeesha Suchith.

Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji Trophy

Harbhajan to lead Punjab in Ranji Trophy

Rediff.com31 Oct 2011

Ignored for India's first Test against the West Indies at home, Harbhajan Singh was named captain of the Punjab Ranji Trophy team that will take on Uttar Pradesh in their opening encounter at Mohali, beginning November 3.

Mamata 'shocked' at guv's unilateral announcement of Bengal's foundation day

Mamata 'shocked' at guv's unilateral announcement of Bengal's foundation day

Rediff.com20 Jun 2023

Banerjee pointed out that the pain and trauma of Partition was such, that people in the state have never commemorated any day as foundation day since India's Independence.

A journey to West, via God!

A journey to West, via God!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2011

Carrying colourful toy aero-planes as holy offering, scores of aspiring migrants to the West, flock daily to a gurdwara at the end of a winding, dusty village road in Punjab, confident that their wishes would soon be fulfilled