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T20 Women's World Cup: India-Pakistan no handshake policy continues

T20 Women's World Cup: India-Pakistan no handshake policy continues

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Indian women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur maintained the BCCI's 'No Handshake' policy with Pakistan's Fatima Sana at the toss of their T20 World Cup match, a policy reportedly initiated after a terror attack and military operation last year.

Women's T20 WC: Deepti spins India to big win vs Pakistan

Women's T20 WC: Deepti spins India to big win vs Pakistan

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Deepti Sharma starred with a five-wicket haul as India thrashed Pakistan by 64 runs in their Women's T20 World Cup opener in Birmingham.

Afghanistan cricket's hero Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Afghanistan cricket's hero Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran, a foundational figure in the country's cricketing journey, has passed away at the age of 38 after a battle with Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH). Zadran, who received intensive medical treatment in New Delhi, was instrumental in bringing Afghan cricket to the international stage.

HC appoints special officer to manage TMC's frozen bank accounts

HC appoints special officer to manage TMC's frozen bank accounts

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Calcutta High Court has appointed a retired judge as a special officer to manage the day-to-day expenses of the Mamata Banerjee-aligned Trinamool Congress (TMC) from three debit-frozen bank accounts. The accounts were frozen following a complaint by a rival TMC faction alleging they held proceeds of crime. The court allowed transactions for party expenses and legal costs, noting that the initial freezing lacked specific material basis and that the complainant had previously benefited from these accounts.

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rohit comeback and Reddy test headline India's ODI reboot

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

India begin their 2027 ODI World Cup preparations against Afghanistan with Rohit Sharma's fitness and Nitish Kumar Reddy's all-round abilities under scrutiny, while Shubman Gill continues to shape his leadership credentials.

England pitches, conditions will be different challenge for Sooryavanshi: Sam Curran

England pitches, conditions will be different challenge for Sooryavanshi: Sam Curran

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

England all-rounder Sam Curran found 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's India selection an "incredible story" but hoped to contain the explosive teen genius if his debut happens against the Three Lions in the ongoing five-match T20I series.

India's forex reserves drop $711 mn to $681.61 bn

India's forex reserves drop $711 mn to $681.61 bn

Rediff.com12 Jun 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves decreased by $711 million to $681.61 billion for the week ending June 5, primarily driven by a significant reduction in foreign currency assets, according to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

Wayanad landslide: Contractor blames heavy rain for tragedy

Wayanad landslide: Contractor blames heavy rain for tragedy

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Dilip Buildcon Ltd, the contractor for the Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi road tunnel project in Wayanad, attributed a recent fatal landslide to exceptionally heavy rainfall. The company stated that the project adheres to all safety and environmental protocols, despite allegations from Kerala Ministers of a "man-made disaster."

Union minister Margherita, Bihar guv attend Khamenei's funeral ceremony

Union minister Margherita, Bihar guv attend Khamenei's funeral ceremony

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

A high-level Indian delegation, including Bihar Governor Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain and Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, paid tributes to the assassinated Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran, conveying India's condolences.

King Charles III, Queen Camilla to inaugurate scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

King Charles III, Queen Camilla to inaugurate scaled-down Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com5 days ago

King Charles III and Queen Camilla will attend the opening ceremony of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games on July 23, where the King will read his message from the King's Baton, officially declaring the scaled-down multi-sport event open.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan women's team fined for slow over rate vs India

T20 World Cup: Pakistan women's team fined for slow over rate vs India

Rediff.com16 Jun 2026

Pakistan have been fined five per cent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate against India in their Group A match of the ICC Women's T20 World Cup played at Edgbaston in Birmingham on Sunday.

One Nation One Election rollout possible by 2029: Panel chief

One Nation One Election rollout possible by 2029: Panel chief

Rediff.com5 days ago

A parliamentary committee is actively working to establish a mechanism for implementing the 'One Nation, One Election' reform, with its chairperson, PP Chaudhary, indicating that it could be fully operational by the 2029 general elections. Chaudhary highlighted that nearly 99 per cent of civil society stakeholders consulted have supported the proposal, which aims to mitigate an estimated Rs 7 lakh crore economic loss due to frequent polls.

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

HC upholds death sentences for 38 IM men in 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

The Gujarat High Court has upheld the death sentences for 38 Indian Mujahideen operatives and life imprisonment for 11 others involved in the 2008 Ahmedabad serial blasts, which killed 56 people. The court also directed the state government to pay significant compensation to victims' families and those grievously injured.

'My Parents Want Me To Marry Without Dating'

'My Parents Want Me To Marry Without Dating'

Rediff.com6 days ago

"If you share a healthy relationship with your parents, let them know that while they are searching, you are open to meeting other men," counsels rediffGURU Shalini Singh, founder of andwemet, an online matchmaking service.

Indian Auto Industry Records Best-Ever June Sales, FADA Cautiously Optimistic

Indian Auto Industry Records Best-Ever June Sales, FADA Cautiously Optimistic

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

India's automobile retail sales surged by 21.83 per cent year-on-year in June, reaching 25,57,234 units, marking the best June ever recorded across all segments, according to the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA).

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Chris Nolan On Why Mumbai Was A Special Stop For The Odyssey

Rediff.com4 days ago

At The Odyssey's Mumbai press conference with Christopher Nolan and the cast.

Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Rise 24.6% In June

Domestic Passenger Vehicle Sales Rise 24.6% In June

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

India's domestic passenger vehicle sales experienced a robust 24.6 per cent year-on-year increase in June, propelled by favourable government policies like income tax relief and repo rate cuts, alongside resilient rural demand, even as global crude oil prices pose potential cost pressures.

'Sooryavanshi Would Have Taken Their Pants Off'

'Sooryavanshi Would Have Taken Their Pants Off'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

'Which fast bowler did he spare? And you're making him warm the bench.'

Minakshi Storms Into Boxing World Cup Quarters; Assures India Of Medal

Minakshi Storms Into Boxing World Cup Quarters; Assures India Of Medal

Rediff.com18 Jun 2026

Indian boxer Minakshi, a former world champion, has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Cup (Stage 2) in the 51kg category after a dominant victory.

Will take 'necessary steps' to ensure Pak share of water under IWT: Army

Will take 'necessary steps' to ensure Pak share of water under IWT: Army

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Pakistan's military leadership has committed to securing the country's "rightful share" of water under the Indus Water Treaty, following India's actions post-Pahalgam attack. The military also expressed concerns over militant activities from Afghan territory and reaffirmed support for Kashmiris, vowing continued operations against terrorism.

Corporate bond market raises Rs 16,000 crore, momentum to continue

Corporate bond market raises Rs 16,000 crore, momentum to continue

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

The Indian corporate bond market witnessed a significant surge, with companies raising nearly Rs 16,000 crore in a single day, primarily led by state-owned financial institutions and NBFCs. This strong momentum, driven by improved borrowing conditions and investor confidence, is expected to persist.

Sooryavanshi's India A debut ends in disappointment

Sooryavanshi's India A debut ends in disappointment

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Young Indian batter Vaibhav Sooryavanshi had a disappointing senior India A debut, scoring just 14 runs against Sri Lanka A before being dismissed by a brilliant catch.

India's Ice Hockey Championship Aims To Boost Youth Talent

India's Ice Hockey Championship Aims To Boost Youth Talent

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

The National Ice Hockey Championship has commenced in Dehradun, introducing Under-12 and Under-15 categories for boys and girls for the first time. The month-long event, organised by IHAI, aims to identify and develop young talent, inspired by the Indian women's team's recent success.

Indian Goalkeeper Reflects On Ronaldo And Neymar's World Cup Heartbreak

Indian Goalkeeper Reflects On Ronaldo And Neymar's World Cup Heartbreak

Rediff.com7 days ago

Legendary Indian goalkeeper Brahmananda Sankhwalkar reflects on the emotional FIFA World Cup exits of Cristiano Ronaldo and Neymar Junior. He discusses their unfulfilled World Cup dreams, their rivalry with Lionel Messi, and the circumstances of their respective team's eliminations, highlighting their enduring legacy despite the absence of a World Cup trophy.

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya? HC to hear plea on July 6

Taj Mahal or Tejo Mahalaya? HC to hear plea on July 6

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

A writ petition has been filed in the Allahabad High Court challenging district court orders that declined to appoint an Advocate Commission to survey the Taj Mahal premises. The petition seeks a declaration that an Agreshwar Mahadev Nagnatheswar Virajman Tejo Mahalaya temple exists within the Taj Mahal complex, a claim previously filed in a 2015 declaratory suit.

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

8 Guinness World Chocolate Records

Rediff.com7 days ago

Think chocolate is just for eating? Think again. Chocolate is also all about competitions too and breaking records.

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Two Pak-backed terror modules plotting attack in Delhi busted; 6 held

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

The Delhi police busted two Pakistan-backed modules linked to gangster Shahzad Bhatti plotting terror attacks in the capital with the arrest of six operatives, officials said on Monday.

Over 20 lakh aspirants take NEET re-test in India, abroad amid tight security

Over 20 lakh aspirants take NEET re-test in India, abroad amid tight security

Rediff.com21 Jun 2026

The NEET-UG re-exam was held at centres across the country and overseas on Sunday amid tight security arrangements for the smooth conduct of the examination.

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Squad Heads To Belgium For Exposure Tour

Indian Junior Men's Hockey Squad Heads To Belgium For Exposure Tour

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

The 24-member Indian junior men's hockey team, led by new coach Frederic Soyez, has departed for an exposure tour in Belgium from July 7 to 17.

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

India's Era Has Arrived: Birla

Rediff.com5 Jun 2026

Kumar Mangalam Birla urged young people to 'build in India, build for India and build for the world'.

Trump hails Modi on becoming 'India's longest-serving PM'

Trump hails Modi on becoming 'India's longest-serving PM'

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

US President Donald Trump congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on becoming India's longest-serving elected prime minister, praising his leadership and predicting continued success. Modi achieved this milestone with an unbroken tenure of 4,399 days, surpassing Jawaharlal Nehru's record.

ICICI Bank plans $500 million dollar bond issue, first in a decade

ICICI Bank plans $500 million dollar bond issue, first in a decade

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

ICICI Bank, India's second-largest private-sector lender, is set to raise approximately $500 million through an overseas dollar bond issuance, marking its first such move in nearly a decade. This fundraising effort will utilise the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI) concessional swap window, a facility designed to reduce hedging costs for foreign currency borrowings.

'Dalai Lama Loved Repairing Mechanical Watches'

'Dalai Lama Loved Repairing Mechanical Watches'

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

'Only the Dalai Lama could have kept the Tibet issue alive the way he did.'

Indian embassy seeks probe into removal of sailor's organs in Venezuela

Indian embassy seeks probe into removal of sailor's organs in Venezuela

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

The Indian Embassy in Venezuela has called for a thorough investigation into the alleged desecration and removal of organs from the body of Indian sailor Rakesh Chauhan. His wife and the Forward Seamen's Union of India claim a second post-mortem in India revealed all internal organs were missing, raising serious questions about his death and the handling of his remains.

Jharkhand RS elections: NDA MLAs shifted to hotel; INDIA bloc holds mock poll

Jharkhand RS elections: NDA MLAs shifted to hotel; INDIA bloc holds mock poll

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

Opposition NDA legislators in Jharkhand have been moved to a hotel ahead of the Rajya Sabha elections for two seats. The BJP-backed independent candidate, Parimal Nathwani, faces a challenge as the NDA lacks the required numbers, necessitating potential cross-voting for victory.

India's fertiliser subsidy bill set to double to Rs 3.4 trillion in FY27

India's fertiliser subsidy bill set to double to Rs 3.4 trillion in FY27

Rediff.com17 Jun 2026

India's Central government is likely to see its fertiliser subsidy bill double to a record 3.4 trillion in FY27, up from the Budget estimate of 1.7 trillion, due to surging global fertiliser prices exacerbated by the West Asia war. This significant increase, coupled with revenue losses from excise duty cuts for oil-marketing companies, is straining the government's fiscal space, though capital expenditure plans remain unchanged.

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Women's T20 World Cup: India's opening balance the key against Pakistan

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

India, led by Harmanpreet Kaur, will rely heavily on openers Smriti Mandhana and Shafali Verma to perform against a challenging Pakistan side in their ICC Women's T20 World Cup campaign opener.

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Why Are Helmet Prices Rising Across India?

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The start of the West Asia conflict has led to a sharp increase in crude-linked raw material prices, pushing up the price of helmets across the country.

RIL to build Meta's first AI data centre in India

RIL to build Meta's first AI data centre in India

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Meta has partnered with Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) to construct its first AI-powered data centre in India, a 168-megawatt facility located in Jamnagar, marking a significant milestone in Meta's global infrastructure expansion and deepening its strategic partnership with Reliance.

Gavaskar sends strong warning to India batters

Gavaskar sends strong warning to India batters

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

India registered their biggest-ever innings win in Test cricket, dominating Afghanistan in the one-off game, with debutant left-arm spinner Manav Suthar impressing with a seven-wicket match haul.