News for 'west Punjab'

IPL campaign ends for Punjab's Maxwell

IPL campaign ends for Punjab's Maxwell

Rediff.com17 May 2016

The hard-hitting 27-year-old becomes the fifth Australia player to leave the Indian Twenty20 tournament early following the departures of captain Steve Smith, John Hastings and Mitchell and Shaun Marsh

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Farmers step up protest in support of wrestlers, to meet Prez Murmu

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

BKU leader Rakesh Tikait said they planned to meet President Droupadi Murmu and will hold another mahapanchayat in Haryana's Kurukshetra on Friday to discuss the next steps in the agitation.

GT batting star Shubman Gill savours 'best IPL innings'

GT batting star Shubman Gill savours 'best IPL innings'

Rediff.com27 May 2023

Shubman Gill feels working on specific technical areas and a minor tweak before a T20 series in New Zealand has worked wonders for his game.

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Why Were Sanju, Riyan, Abhishek IGNORED?

Rediff.com21 Nov 2023

Sanju Samson has never enjoyed the backing of the team management while Riyan Parag and Abhishek Sharma were ignored despite good showing with the bat in the Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the national T20 tournament.

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

As mercury hovers above 40, rain likely to bring relief

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The national capital, parts of which reeled under heatwave conditions for the past few days, had some relief on Wednesday with strong winds and partly cloudy skies witnessed during the day.

Batting Coach defends Gill: One failure doesn't define him

Batting Coach defends Gill: One failure doesn't define him

Rediff.com17 Jul 2023

Gill's first game as No. 3, replacing the dogged Cheteshwar Pujara, didn't start well.

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Kumble named head coach of Kings XI Punjab; Walsh is talent scout

Rediff.com11 Oct 2019

The Indian spin legend has been put in charge of "all cricket-related affairs" of the IPL team.

Gayle's devastating form may compound problems for Punjab

Gayle's devastating form may compound problems for Punjab

Rediff.com19 Apr 2012

West Indian swashbuckler Chris Gayle's devastating form will be a cause of immense worry for the inconsistent Kings XI Punjab when they clash with Royal Challengers Bangalore in an IPL match in Mohali on Friday.

Ex-PMs, some Oppn CMs not to attend Prez's G20 dinner

Ex-PMs, some Oppn CMs not to attend Prez's G20 dinner

Rediff.com8 Sep 2023

Former prime ministers Manmohan Singh and H D Deve Gowda will not attend the G20 dinner hosted by President Droupadi Murmu for world leaders on Saturday due to 'health reasons'.

'Laluji, aap BJP ko hara sakte hai'

'Laluji, aap BJP ko hara sakte hai'

Rediff.com23 Jun 2023

'Laluji personally telephoned several Opposition leaders to attend the meeting.'

IPL PHOTOS: CSK's win eliminates Punjab, sends Royals into play-offs

IPL PHOTOS: CSK's win eliminates Punjab, sends Royals into play-offs

Rediff.com21 May 2018

Chennai Super Kings eliminated Kings XI Punjab from the Indian Premier League (IPL) with a five-wicket win, a result which sealed Rajasthan Royals' place in the Play-offs, in Pune, on Sunday night.

475 Sedition Cases Between 2014 And 2021

475 Sedition Cases Between 2014 And 2021

Rediff.com19 May 2023

One out of every six sedition cases registered in India between 2014 and 2021 came from Assam.

IPL: KKR seek top-two finish against struggling Punjab

IPL: KKR seek top-two finish against struggling Punjab

Rediff.com9 May 2017

A play-offs spot having sealed after a resounding victory in their previous match, Kolkata Knight Riders would aim for a top-two finish with a win when they take on an inconsistent Kings XI Punjab in an IPL match, in Mohali, on Tuesday.

Bengal panchayat polls: Cong, govt employees demand more central forces

Bengal panchayat polls: Cong, govt employees demand more central forces

Rediff.com25 Jun 2023

The State Election Commission on Friday informed the Calcutta high court that it has requisitioned 822 companies of central forces for the July 8 panchayat polls in West Bengal.

PHOTOS: Rain upsets KKR; PBKS win by 7 runs

PHOTOS: Rain upsets KKR; PBKS win by 7 runs

Rediff.com1 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders in Mohali on Saturday.

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Why West Bengal is lagging behind other states

Rediff.com24 Dec 2014

West Bengal was the second-most industrialised state in terms of value added and first in terms of number of factories and employment even in the mid-1960s. With a severe and long process of deindustrialisation, it lost its primacy.

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Centre says no nod given to rename West Bengal; Mamata writes to PM

Rediff.com3 Jul 2019

Changing a state's name requires constitutional amendment and it is done after taking into consideration all relevant factors, he said.

5 lakh visit Ram temple on Day 1 as cops struggle to control crowd

5 lakh visit Ram temple on Day 1 as cops struggle to control crowd

Rediff.com24 Jan 2024

Around five lakh devotees visited the Ram temple complex on day one as it opened its doors to the public on Tuesday, a day after the consecration ceremony, according to officials.

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab

IPL PHOTOS: Dhoni's heroics in vain as CSK lose to Punjab

Rediff.com16 Apr 2018

Mahendra Singh Dhoni's heroics with the bat went in vain as Chennai Super Kings went down by four runs against Kings XI Punjab in a close finish in the Indian Premier League.

Why Bhuvneshwar is impressed by young Arshdeep

Why Bhuvneshwar is impressed by young Arshdeep

Rediff.com1 Aug 2022

Arshdeep Singh's ability to bowl yorkers almost at will and his ice-cool approach in the death overs have made the lanky left-arm seamer an asset for his IPL franchise Punjab Kings.

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Nitish Kumar: Longest-serving Bihar CM despite JD-U's majority challenges

Rediff.com28 Jan 2024

Concealed beneath the feat, which testifies to his political acumen and survival instincts, is the fact that the 72-year-old leader could never remain at peace with his allies which also made him change partners frequently.

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Heat wave in several parts of north, west India

Rediff.com26 May 2020

Several parts of north and west India reeled under scorching heat wave with the temperature touching 50 degree Celsius in Rajasthan's Churu district on Tuesday, even as the meteorological department predicted very heavy rainfall in Assam and Meghalaya till May 28.

Mumbai cops nab man from Rajasthan over threat email to Salman Khan

Mumbai cops nab man from Rajasthan over threat email to Salman Khan

Rediff.com26 Mar 2023

The accused was nabbed by a team of Bandra police station and is being brought to Mumbai, an official said.

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Amid buzz of early LS polls, INDIA in hurry to finalise strategy

Rediff.com1 Sep 2023

Most leaders agreed for early finalisation of poll plans for 2024 stressing that there was no time left with them and mere meetings would not help.

IPL: Can inconsistent LSG halt Rajasthan Royals' charge?

IPL: Can inconsistent LSG halt Rajasthan Royals' charge?

Rediff.com18 Apr 2023

Blowing hot and cold, Lucknow Super Giants will look to return to winning ways when they clash against table-toppers Rajasthan Royals

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Can KKR edge past Kings XI Punjab in play-off race?

Rediff.com2 May 2019

The two teams are languishing at the bottom half of the table and need a win to keep alive their remote Play-off chances.

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Ram temple replicas a hit in India, abroad even before consecration

Rediff.com2 Jan 2024

In addition to these temple models, metallic rings, lockets and other cloth items bearing Lord Ram's name are flying off the shelves in Ayodhya, according to shopkeepers.

Nitish Rana's faith in Andre Russell pays off

Nitish Rana's faith in Andre Russell pays off

Rediff.com9 May 2023

Russell punished PBKS quick Sam Curran in the penultimate over of the innings

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

I could be in England for years, Nirav Modi tells UK court

Rediff.com16 Nov 2023

Nirav Modi, the fugitive diamond merchant wanted in India to stand trial on fraud and money laundering charges, told a UK court on Thursday that he could be in England for years as some ongoing proceedings prevent his extradition. The 52-year-old former billionaire appeared for a hearing at Barkingside Magistrates' Court in east London via video link from Thameside prison in relation legal costs, or fines, amounting to GBP 150,247.00, accrued over his failed extradition appeal proceedings in the London high court. Dressed in a pink prison-issue outfit and sporting a moustache, a plump and bald Nirav addressed the three-member magistrates' bench to reveal that he had complied with the previous court direction to pay in GBP 10,000 per month towards the fines.

Harbhajan advised rest; Uday Kaul to lead Punjab

Harbhajan advised rest; Uday Kaul to lead Punjab

Rediff.com28 Nov 2011

In absence of Harbhajan Singh, who has been advised rest for pain in his shinbone, Uday Kaul will lead Punjab in their Ranji Trophy Elite division match against Railways at the PCA cricket stadium, Mohali, on Tuesday.

MHA wants to know why additional troops needed in Bengal

MHA wants to know why additional troops needed in Bengal

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

The ministry of home affairs (MHA) on Monday sent a letter to the West Bengal State Election Commission (SEC) seeking details of the need for additional 485 companies of central forces, for which it has sent a requisition, an official said.

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

'BJP's stranglehold over democracy has to be broken'

Rediff.com8 Feb 2024

'You can attack and conspire to weaken us, but you cannot destroy the Congress permanently.'

Police complaint against 26 Opposition parties for 'improper use' of INDIA

Police complaint against 26 Opposition parties for 'improper use' of INDIA

Rediff.com19 Jul 2023

A police complaint has been lodged at Barakhamba police station in Delhi, against 26 Opposition parties "for improper use of the name of INDIA and use of the said name for the undue influence and personation at elections."

India cap isn't far away from Rinku's head: Bhajji

India cap isn't far away from Rinku's head: Bhajji

Rediff.com11 May 2023

KKR batter Rinku Singh has been in sizzling form and Harbhajan Singh believes an India call-up isn't too far away.

As rains lessen in intensity, focus is on rescue work in north India

As rains lessen in intensity, focus is on rescue work in north India

Rediff.com12 Jul 2023

As the weather improved in parts of north India, which was pummelled by heavy rains for days, authorities on Wednesday worked on a war footing to rescue stranded tourists, restore vehicular traffic on arterial roads and prevent floodwaters from entering new areas.

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Sonia Or Kharge: Who Will Be INDIA Chairperson?

Rediff.com30 Aug 2023

'Most leaders, from Lalu Yadav and Mamata to M K Stalin, respect and trust Sonia. She should continue unless she expressly declines.'

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

IPL 2024: Full list of released, retained and traded players

Rediff.com27 Nov 2023

Full list of players released, retained and traded by all ten teams in the IPL.

North India in grip of biting cold, mercury reaches 0C in Churu

North India in grip of biting cold, mercury reaches 0C in Churu

Rediff.com26 Dec 2022

Amid a cold wave prevailing in parts of northern India, Palam in Delhi recorded a minimum temperature of 6.5C while Safdarjung recorded a minimum temperature of 5C, said India Meteorological Department on Monday.

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

High-voltage Punjab assembly poll campaign ends

Rediff.com2 Feb 2017

The high-voltage campaign for the February 4 assembly elections in Punjab came to an end on Thursday evening following hectic campaigning by various political parties.

The Punjab results: The Winners

The Punjab results: The Winners

Rediff.com27 Feb 2007

Here is the list of constituencies where results have been announced.