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India in race to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

India in race to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed India's bid to host the Asian Cup in 2031

Military victory in Ukraine visible, focus on... : Medvedev

Military victory in Ukraine visible, focus on... : Medvedev

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Deputy Chairman of Russia's National Security Council Dmitry Medvedev claims military victory in Ukraine is visible and emphasizes the need to plan for the aftermath. He also comments on Donald Trump's desire to be seen as a peacemaker.

Rahul displays Naravane book: 'If PM comes to Parliament will give this'

Rahul displays Naravane book: 'If PM comes to Parliament will give this'

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Gandhi held up Naravane's unpublished "memoir" and said he would like the youngsters in India to know that this 'book' exists despite the government claiming otherwise.

SC bars stem cell therapy for autism outside clinical trials

SC bars stem cell therapy for autism outside clinical trials

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India has ruled that stem cell therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can only be offered within approved and monitored clinical trial settings, deeming any other use unethical and potentially malpractice.

Ishaan Tharoor among 300 staff axed by Washington Post

Ishaan Tharoor among 300 staff axed by Washington Post

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The Washington Post Guild, the union for staff members, had appealed to the public to send a message to Bezos: "Enough is enough. Without the staff of The Washington Post, there is no Washington Post."

EFI sends rape-accused EC member as coach to Jordan

EFI sends rape-accused EC member as coach to Jordan

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The naming of rape-accused Col (Retd) Tarsem Singh Warraich for an overseas assignment has yet again brought the Equestrian Federation of India (EFI) under the scanner, even as the Sports Ministry, in an unrelated development, has issued a show-cause notice to the federation over prolonged governance and compliance failures.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Citing heavy losses all around, SLC urges PCB to reconsider boycott of Indo-Pak fixture

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

India vs New Zealand, 3rd T20, Guwahati: Abhishek Sharma Continues To Blaze New Records

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Abhishek Sharma blasted a half-century from 14 balls -- the second fastest by an Indian batter in T20 Internationals.

Manipur gets new CM a year after Biren Singh stepped down

Manipur gets new CM a year after Biren Singh stepped down

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Biren Singh relinquished the post on February 9 last year amid rumblings within the state BJP seeking a change of leadership in strife-torn Manipur.

Congress calls Indo-US trade pact a 'surrender'

Congress calls Indo-US trade pact a 'surrender'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Congress party has criticized the Indo-US trade agreement, calling it a 'surrender' of India's self-esteem and interests, and a betrayal of Indian farmers and MSMEs.

National Guard soldier dies, another fighting for life: Trump

National Guard soldier dies, another fighting for life: Trump

Rediff.com28 Nov 2025

The deceased National Guard soldier has been identified as US Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom, who hailed from West Virginia.

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

IMAGES from football matches played on Monday.

Bangladesh allows shooters to travel to India for Asian Championships

Bangladesh allows shooters to travel to India for Asian Championships

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The Bangladesh government has approved its shooters to travel to India for next month's Asian Rifle and Pistol Championships, days after refusing to send its national cricket team to the country.

India's TV Viewers to Cross 1 Billion

India's TV Viewers to Cross 1 Billion

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Internet subscribers, income growth, literacy and dependency ratio are the biggest drivers of growth.

ED moves HC against trial court order in National Herald case

ED moves HC against trial court order in National Herald case

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

The agency has questioned the trial court's findings and sought appellate review, arguing that the refusal to proceed has caused serious prejudice to the investigation and prosecution.

Violence erupts during protest over Hadi's murder in B'desh; 50 hurt

Violence erupts during protest over Hadi's murder in B'desh; 50 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Witnesses said the police in riot gear turned tough as the protestors tried to break through security barricades in front of Jamuna from a nearby sit-in demonstration, defying the earlier announced ban on rallies adjacent to Jamuna.

Rahul, Venugopal not on same page on CEC impeachment?

Rahul, Venugopal not on same page on CEC impeachment?

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Congress leader K C Venugopal indicated the opposition is seriously considering the proposal, while Rahul Gandhi declined to comment.

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Highlights of the Economic Survey 2025-26

STT on futures hiked, share buyback taxed as capital gains

STT on futures hiked, share buyback taxed as capital gains

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The FM also said the government has proposed a joint panel of Corporate Affairs Ministry and CBDT for incorporation of income computation and disclosure standards.

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Mumbai-Pune Expressway traffic chaos ends after 33 hours

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Traffic on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway resumed at 1.46 am after the damaged gas tanker was shifted from the accident site, an official said.

'Most Mental Health Issues Start Before Age 25'

'Most Mental Health Issues Start Before Age 25'

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

A large-scale international study published in the journal, Molecular Psychiatry, has been tracking over 7 lakh individuals and has shown that 34.6 per cent of mental disorders begin before the age of 14 years, 48.4 per cent before 18 years and 62.5 per cent by the age of 25 years.

UGC NET December 2025 Result: The Complete Candidate Guide

UGC NET December 2025 Result: The Complete Candidate Guide

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Following the successful release of the CSIR-NET results on January 30, lakhs of candidates can now check their scores to determine eligibility for assistant professorship, junior research fellowship (JRF) and PhD admissions.

India will travel to Colombo for T20 WC match vs Pakistan: Suryakumar

India will travel to Colombo for T20 WC match vs Pakistan: Suryakumar

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Our flight is booked, we are going: Suryakumar on India's T20WC match against Pak

Mardaani 3 Box Office Day 6: Rani Mukerji-Starrer Sees Slow Growth

Mardaani 3 Box Office Day 6: Rani Mukerji-Starrer Sees Slow Growth

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Get the latest Mardaani 3 Box Office Collection Day 5. Check how much the Rani Mukerji film earned by Day 5, weekend trends and box office performance insights.

When The God Of War Rolled Down Delhi

When The God Of War Rolled Down Delhi

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The Advanced Towed Artillery Gun System is one of the Indian Army's deadliest guns with the longest firing range.

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought relief to their sector because this opens up the world's second-largest market and brings them on a par with China and Thailand, which face zero tariffs on shipments to Europe.

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

10 Stocks That May Gain From Budget

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The fiscal tilt towards capex benefits companies in investment-related sectors like capital goods, defence equipment, engineering & construction and metal & mining. The planned cut in revenue expenditure will weigh on companies in consumption sectors like FMCG, consumer durables and retail.

'Don't Get Carried Away Signing A Trade Agreement'

'Don't Get Carried Away Signing A Trade Agreement'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'There is a lot of euphoria in the country after a trade agreement is signed. But it is an illusion for us. What is more important is making it real.'

Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Bowed our head, lost self-respect: Pakistan PM on loans

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Seeking foreign loan had forced Pakistan to 'bow' its head and make compromises at the 'cost of self-respect', Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said in a candid admission about the humiliation involved in approaching 'friendly countries' for financial aid.

Problems won't solve by one power...: UN chief's dig at Trump

Problems won't solve by one power...: UN chief's dig at Trump

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Guterres emphasised that global structures and institutions must reflect the complexity and the opportunity of the "new times and realities"

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

David Miller receives medical clearance to feature in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

South Africa's senior batter David Miller on Saturday received medical clearance to join the national squad for the T20 World Cup which begins on February 7.

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

'I Don't Want To Let Down The Economy...'

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

'This Budget has a one-year agenda, which you can call the sprint, and the marathon is towards Viksit Bharat.'

In a first, 41 Maoist-free Chhattisgarh villages set to celebrate R-Day

In a first, 41 Maoist-free Chhattisgarh villages set to celebrate R-Day

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

The Tricolour will be hoisted for the first time on Republic Day in 41 villages freed from Maoist influence in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region, marking a success in the fight against 'Red Terror' and heralding peace and development.

Court raps ED over FIR lapse in National Herald case

Court raps ED over FIR lapse in National Herald case

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

The Enforcement Directorate 'simply inverted the template' of Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) by registering a first information report (FIR) in 2021, a Delhi court on Tuesday said while refusing to take cognisance of the ED's money laundering charge against Congress leaders Sonia Gandhi and Rahul Gandhi in the National Herald case.

Amit Shah launches India's first co-operative ride app Bharat Taxi

Amit Shah launches India's first co-operative ride app Bharat Taxi

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Addressing an event after launching the service, Shah said the rival ride-hailing platforms have reduced commission and are offering many other incentives, including free rides to customers, seeing the success of Bharat Taxi during the pilot operation.

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

The Story Behind World's Longest Sari

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Supreet Singh, filmmaker and co-founder of Red Dot Foundation, explains how the 4km long Infinite Saree is a larger campaign against all forms of sexual abuse, including marital rape.

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

8 Most Unusual Museums In India

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Some Indian museum collections go far beyond the expected, unlocking quirky facts you never knew about. Or displaying the most intriguing items.

Was Ajit preparing to quit the NDA?: Fadnavis on NCP merger

Was Ajit preparing to quit the NDA?: Fadnavis on NCP merger

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

On reports of the BJP opposing the NCP merger, Fadnavis asserted that his party hasn't opposed anyone.

AI Squeezes Entry-Level Jobs

AI Squeezes Entry-Level Jobs

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Concerns have emerged about the impact of AI adoption on young workers, particularly those seeking their first job in high-skilled occupations.

Stopped from speaking as Gen Naravane book indicts Modi: Rahul

Stopped from speaking as Gen Naravane book indicts Modi: Rahul

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi alleges he was prevented from quoting from former army chief MM Naravane's book in Parliament, claiming it criticizes PM Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh's handling of the 2020 conflict with China.