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PIX: Suryakumar powers India to victory in 3rd T20I

PIX: Suryakumar powers India to victory in 3rd T20I

Rediff.com3 Aug 2022

Suryakumar Yadav gave an exhibition of his incredible hitting skills with a superb 76 as India cantered to a seven-wicket win against the West Indies in the third T20 International on Tuesday.

India reports 9,520 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

India reports 9,520 new COVID-19 cases, 41 deaths

Rediff.com27 Aug 2022

With 9,520 new COVID-19 cases being reported in a day, India's tally of infections has gone up to 4,43,98,696, while the count of active cases has declined to 87,311, according to Union health ministry data updated on Saturday.

Amid clash with BJP, Mamata speaks to Sharad Pawar

Amid clash with BJP, Mamata speaks to Sharad Pawar

Rediff.com21 Dec 2020

Captain Amarinder Singh, Arvind Kejriwal, Bhupesh Baghel and Ashok Gehlot recently alleged that the Centre's order transferring three IPS officers on deputation is interference in the functioning of West Bengal's administration.

India logs 15,528 Covid cases, active cases decline

India logs 15,528 Covid cases, active cases decline

Rediff.com19 Jul 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 3.32 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.57 per cent, according to the ministry.

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

'Semi-final for 2024 polls': Nitish backs Kejriwal in ordinance row

Rediff.com21 May 2023

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar on Sunday met his Delhi counterpart Arvind Kejriwal at the latter's residence in New Delhi and extended 'complete support' to him in the Aam Aadmi Party government's ongoing tussle with the Centre over the control of administrative services.

Amid 'poaching row', Telangana withdraws general consent to CBI

Amid 'poaching row', Telangana withdraws general consent to CBI

Rediff.com30 Oct 2022

According to a state government order issued on August 30, prior consent of Telangana is required for the central probe agency on a case-to-case basis to investigate in the state.

Struggling Mumbai Indians face uphill task against KKR

Struggling Mumbai Indians face uphill task against KKR

Rediff.com5 Apr 2022

Mumbai Indians have so far looked like anything but IPL's five-time champions, losing both their opening games - against Delhi Capitals by four wickets, followed by a 23-run defeat at the hands of Rajasthan Royals.

IPL 2022 Retention: Top 10 Earners

IPL 2022 Retention: Top 10 Earners

Rediff.com1 Dec 2021

The IPL 2022 player retention witnessed interesting action as some franchises generously splurged cash on their trusted players as others helplessly watched their top players walk away.

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

India logs 20,038 new COVID-19 cases, 47 fatalities

Rediff.com15 Jul 2022

The daily positivity rate was recorded at 4.44 per cent and the weekly positivity rate at 4.30 per cent, according to the ministry.

ED seizes cash, gold worth Rs 10 cr from Channi's kin, Cong cries foul

ED seizes cash, gold worth Rs 10 cr from Channi's kin, Cong cries foul

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

The ED on Wednesday said it has seized cash amounting to over Rs 10 crore, including about Rs 8 crore from a relative of Punjab Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, during raids conducted in connection with an anti-money laundering investigation against illegal sand-mining operations in the poll-bound state.

Northwest, central India witnessed hottest April in 122 years

Northwest, central India witnessed hottest April in 122 years

Rediff.com30 Apr 2022

The average temperatures observed pan-India for April was 35.05 degrees, which was the fourth highest in 122 years.

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

'If Imran emerges more powerful in the battle...'

Rediff.com15 May 2023

'...The more the Pakistan army becomes weaker, then there is every possibility that terrorist groups may create more anarchy in Pakistan.'

Bishnoi gets maiden call-up, Kuldeep returns for WI series

Bishnoi gets maiden call-up, Kuldeep returns for WI series

Rediff.com27 Jan 2022

It is understood that Kuldeep, who had lost his mojo in the Kohli-Ravi Shastri era, has been called back as the current team management and selectors feel that he has the X-Factor to contribute to team's cause.

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Top 10 Picks At IPL 2023 Auction

Rediff.com21 Dec 2022

It is that time of the year when cricketers from around the world wait with bathed breath as their names come up at the Indian Premier League auction.

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Feeling fit, I am on top of my game: Gayle

Rediff.com24 Apr 2021

Punjab Kings' batsman Chris Gayle said that he is feeling on the top of his game and is happy to be contributing towards his team's cause in IPL 2021.

India records 70 Covid deaths in 24 hours

India records 70 Covid deaths in 24 hours

Rediff.com5 Aug 2022

The death toll has climbed to 5,26,600 with 70 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Mamata-Akhilesh to work on Opposition alliance without Congress

Mamata-Akhilesh to work on Opposition alliance without Congress

Rediff.com17 Mar 2023

The TMC also announced it would hold talks with other regional parties in their bid to take on the BJP in the crucial 2024 elections but at the same time denied that it was planning a third front, separate from the Congress-led front.

Top Performer: Holder Shows His Worth

Top Performer: Holder Shows His Worth

Rediff.com26 Sep 2021

Jason Holder was adjudged Man-of-the Match for his all round show. He picked up 3-19 and scored an unbeaten 47 off just 29 balls.

Can India Fight A Three-Front War?

Can India Fight A Three-Front War?

Rediff.com4 Aug 2022

China will use airpower to support Pakistan from the start of a war. China will use the opportunity to at least take Ladakh. Its growing navy will prevent India from blockading or attacking the Makran Coast. And thanks to Chinese weapons, Pakistan keeps expanding its forces, observes Ravi Rikhye.

Shinde claims rebel MLAs security removed, MVA refutes charge

Shinde claims rebel MLAs security removed, MVA refutes charge

Rediff.com25 Jun 2022

Maharashtra Home Minister Dilip Walse Patil has refused Shinde's allegations.

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

BSF men get police medals for nabbing Bangladeshi smugglers

Rediff.com25 Jan 2022

Constables Anand Oraon and Sunder Singh have been awarded the PMG for thwarting smuggling bids by armed smugglers along the India-Bangladesh international border in West Bengal.

Covid: Nearly 14L inoculated on Thursday, highest in 1 day so far

Covid: Nearly 14L inoculated on Thursday, highest in 1 day so far

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

From March 1, as many as 2,35,901 beneficiaries more than 45 years old with specific co-morbidities and 16,16,920 people aged more than 60 years have received anti-coronavirus vaccine dose, it stated.

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Over 1.8 crore vaccine doses administered in India

Rediff.com5 Mar 2021

The cumulative number of COVID-19 vaccine doses administered in India has crossed 1.8 crore, the Union health ministry said on Friday.

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

MSMEs caught between a rock and a hard place

Rediff.com3 Apr 2023

Politicians and Twitter warriors around the globe have a new buzzword among them: Net zero. Everyone appears to be keen to state their commitment to net zero, with India providing an outlay of Rs 35,000 crore to achieve energy transition and net-zero objectives in its Budget for FY24, even as the latest and final report by the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) warned that current efforts are not enough to curb global warming. A number of small factory owners and businesses, however, have pointed out that the transition to net-zero emissions will cost them hugely.

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

The Many Firsts Of Droupadi Murmu

Rediff.com22 Jun 2022

When elected on July 18 -- which is almost a certainty, given the NDA's numbers in the electoral college -- Droupadi Murmu will be the first President born after Independence.

Daily Covid positivity rate goes above 6% after 161 days

Daily Covid positivity rate goes above 6% after 161 days

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

The active cases have increased to 1,44,264, while the death toll has climbed to 5,25,760.

Covid vax drive: BJP-ruled states better than others

Covid vax drive: BJP-ruled states better than others

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Eight BJP-ruled states have fully vaccinated 50 per cent of their eligible population with the coronavirus vaccine and seven of them have inoculated 90 per cent people with the first dose, numbers not yet achieved by any state ruled by the Congress and its allies, official sources said Monday.

Nirav Modi faces extradition as he loses appeal in UK court

Nirav Modi faces extradition as he loses appeal in UK court

Rediff.com9 Nov 2022

Diamond merchant Nirav Modi on Wednesday lost his appeal against extradition on mental health grounds as the high court in London ruled that his risk of suicide is not such that it would be either unjust or oppressive to extradite him to India to face charges of fraud and money laundering. Lord Justice Jeremy Stuart-Smith and Justice Robert Jay, who presided over the appeal hearing at the Royal Courts of Justice earlier this year, said in their verdict that District Judge Sam Goozee's Westminster Magistrates' Court order from last year in favour of extradition was "sound". The leave to appeal in the high court had been granted on two grounds - under Article 3 of the European Convention of Human Rights (ECHR) to hear arguments if it would "unjust or oppressive" to extradite 51-year-old Modi due to his mental state and Section 91 of the Extradition Act 2003, also related to mental health.

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

IPL Auction: Auctioneer Edmeades 'stable'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2022

The Indian Premier League 2022 Player Auction came to an abrupt halt after auctioneer Hugh Edmeades collapsed on stage.

Will marriage change Pooran's IPL fortunes?

Will marriage change Pooran's IPL fortunes?

Rediff.com1 Jun 2021

''Jesus has blessed me with many things in this life. None greater than having you in my life. Welcoming Mr and Mrs Pooran.'

Narine cleared by IPL's suspect bowling action committee

Narine cleared by IPL's suspect bowling action committee

Rediff.com18 Oct 2020

Kolkata Knight Riders' West Indian spinner Sunil Narine was on Sunday cleared by the Indian Premier League's suspect bowling action committee after being reported last week.

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

India's active COVID-19 cases climb to 1,14,475

Rediff.com5 Jul 2022

The death toll climbed to 5,25,242 with 19 new fatalities, the data updated at 8 am stated.

Top Performer: Venky Iyer Impresses Again

Top Performer: Venky Iyer Impresses Again

Rediff.com2 Oct 2021

Iyer, who has been a revelation this season, played some fluent drives en route his half-century.

'Results are turning point in India's history'

'Results are turning point in India's history'

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

'It will impact the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.'

COVID-19: Record 2,023 deaths, 2,95,041 cases in single day

COVID-19: Record 2,023 deaths, 2,95,041 cases in single day

Rediff.com21 Apr 2021

Registering a steady increase for the 42nd in a row, the active cases have increased to 21,57,538, comprising 13.82 per cent of the total infections, while the national COVID-19 recovery rate has dropped to 85.01 per cent.

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Here's what India is doing to prevent China-like Covid surge

Rediff.com22 Dec 2022

The government on Thursday took a series of measures in view of the rising number of COVID-19 cases in several parts of the world, including China.

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

After minister's tweet, MHA says no flats for Rohingyas in Delhi

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

EWS flats have been constructed by the New Delhi Municipal Council and are located in the Bakkarwala area near Tikri border.

Monsoon covers entire country after delay of 5 days: IMD

Monsoon covers entire country after delay of 5 days: IMD

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The Southwest Monsoon usually covers the entire country on July 8. The earlier normal date for the monsoon to cover the entire country was July 15.

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

It was a special day for Virat Kohli at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday as he complete the landmark of 100 Test matches.

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Yashpal Sharma: Of guts, pride and Dilip Kumar's word

Rediff.com13 Jul 2021

The World Cup belonged to Yashpal as much as it belonged to Kapil Dev, Mohinder Amarnath or Roger Binny, whose performances are often highlighted.