Delhi Police dismantled an illegal arms manufacturing unit in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, arresting two individuals, including a supplier previously charged under the UAPA for supplying weapons to Khalistani terrorists.
TVK chief Vijay declared assets worth 603.20 crore in his election affidavit, including luxury cars and significant bank deposits, ahead of the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.
Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue to race for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, the team announced.
The Trump administration's proposed H-1B wage structure aims to increase pay for skilled overseas workers in the US by an average of $14,000, with Level I wages potentially rising to $97,746. This move, coupled with a weighted selection process favouring higher-skilled workers, is intended to curb abuse of visa programmes and ensure parity with American workers, but has already led to a sharp decline in H-1B applications, particularly from Indian IT companies.
Ajinkya Rahane and Angkrish Raghuvanshi scored half-centuries as Kolkata Knight Riders posted a total of 220 for 4 against Mumbai Indians in their IPL match.
Tamil Nadu athlete Baranica Elangovan set a new national record in the women's pole vault at the National Indoor Championships in Bhubaneswar, clearing 4.22m.
Delhi Capitals face Mumbai Indians in their first home game of IPL 2026, focusing on top-order stability against Mumbai's strong batting lineup.
Defending champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried off from last season with dominating performances in their opening two games of IPL 2026.
India's Harmanpreet Kaur moves up in the latest women's ODI rankings, while Smriti Mandhana holds her top spot. New Zealand players also see significant gains after their series against Zimbabwe.
Tom Hartley ended the Test with 9/193, the best figures for an England spinner on Test debut since 1945.
Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh's deposed prime minister, has accused the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of committing atrocities against non-Muslims and interfering with religious freedom.
Impact substitute Sameer Rizvi continued his red-hot form with another fine half-century as an all-round Delhi Capitals outclassed Mumbai Indians by six wickets in their first home game of the 2026 IPL season
Captain Amelia Kerr slammed a 52-ball century and claimed two wickets to power New Zealand to a thumping 92-run victory against South Africa in the fifth and final T20 International.
Diksha Dagar achieved her first top-5 finish of the season at the Australian Women's Classic, while Kelsey Bennett secured her maiden Ladies European Tour title.
The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was duped of Rs 23 crore after allegedly being put under "digital arrest" for nearly a month.
A Bangladesh court on Thursday sentenced deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina to 21 years in jail in three corruption cases related to irregularities in allocations of land in a government housing project.
Mubassina Mohammed won the long jump gold at the fifth Indian Open Jumps Competition held at the Anju Bobby George Foundation Campus.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a throw of 20.51m. Other winners included Damneet Singh in the hammer throw, Seema in the discus throw, and Sanjana Choudhary in the javelin.
Tajinderpal Singh Toor won gold in the shot put at the Indian Open Throws Competition with a season's best throw. Damneet Singh narrowly missed the national hammer throw record.
Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue with HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO as the team prepares for the championship opener in Austria.
Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Avani Prashanth made the cut at the Women's Australian Open, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Pranavi Urs missed out. Celine Herbin leads the tournament.
Sweden's pole vault sensation Mondo Duplantis and American 400 metres World champion Sydney McLaughlin-Levrone were named World Athletes of the Year.
Diksha Dagar and Vani Kapoor started well at the Women's Australian Open, while other Indian golfers struggled in the first round.
Underlining his growing stature as a key figure in India's bowling attack, pacer Arshdeep Singh on Thursday achieved a major personal milestone, surpassing senior pro Jasprit Bumrah to become India's highest wicket-taker in T20 World Cups.
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries.
In a nail-biting encounter at the Narendra Modi Stadium, Rajasthan Royals edged out Gujarat Titans by just six runs, posting 210/6 and holding their nerve as GT fell short at 204/8 in 20 overs
The second phase of the Systematic Integration of Rolls (SIR) in West Bengal is causing distress among elderly, disabled, and vulnerable voters, leading to political accusations ahead of the assembly polls.
Much, much, much before Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani fussed over What Jhumka, Asha Bhosle trilled in her alluring voice and teased us with tantalising details about the events leading to her precious Jhumka's loss.
Sumit Antil spearheaded India's impressive performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold in the javelin throw. Indian athletes dominated various events, including the 400m and throwing disciplines.
India's Stanzin Lundup clocked 28 minutes 26.7 seconds to end at 104th out of 111 athletes who finished the race at the Tesero Cross-Country Skiing Stadium.
India's para-athletes, led by Sumit Antil, dominated the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing numerous gold medals and leading the overall medal tally.
Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina expressed condolences over the death of Khaleda Zia, acknowledging her role in the country's political history and contributions to democracy.
Georgia Voll capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 101 while Phoebe Litchfield struck 80 as Australia beat India by five wickets in Hobart to seal the women's ODI series 2-0 despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal.
Arsenal's Eberechi Eze opened his Champions League account with a stunning goal as his team outclassed Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen 2-0 at home to reach the quarter-finals with a 3-1 aggregate victory.
Five individuals, including an electronic repair shop owner and a DJ operator, have been arrested for allegedly defrauding a 78-year-old Delhi resident of over Rs 2.19 crore through a sophisticated cyber fraud involving impersonation of law enforcement officials and a 'digital arrest'.
Alcaraz proves too strong after early Hanfmann scare in their 2nd round match at the Australian Open in Melbourne on Wednesday.
Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals after victories over Newcastle United, Wrexham and Mansfield Town respectively on Saturday.
'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'
Bangladesh will hold general elections on February 12, 2026, the first since the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina-led Awami League government. A referendum on reform proposals will be held simultaneously.
Sarfaraz Khan and Siddhesh Lad compiled superlative hundreds to power table-toppers Mumbai to a commanding 332 for 4 on Day 1 of their Ranji Trophy match against hosts Hyderabad on Thursday.
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