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Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Australian Open: Sinner beats Shelton to set up Djokovic semis

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Defending champion Jannik Sinner scorched American eighth seed Ben Shelton 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 and moved into the Australian Open semi-finals.

WPL: Gritty Jemimah guides DC back to winning ways

WPL: Gritty Jemimah guides DC back to winning ways

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Jemimah leads Delhi Capitals to welcome win over Mumbai Indians

Ajit Pawar's death puts question mark over NCP's future

Ajit Pawar's death puts question mark over NCP's future

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

The death of Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar has created a leadership crisis within the NCP, raising questions about the party's future and potential reunification with the Sharad Pawar-led NCP (SP).

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh snaps slide with crushing win

Tata Steel Chess: Gukesh snaps slide with crushing win

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Tata Steel Masters: Gukesh bounces back with a win against Fedoseev

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Djokovic-Alcaraz face-off as history beckons at Aus Open final!!

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic and Carlos Alcaraz clash in the Australian Open final with history on the line as Djokovic chases a record 25th Slam and Alcaraz eyes a career Grand Slam.

Root stars as England chase down Sri Lanka in style

Root stars as England chase down Sri Lanka in style

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Joe Root's all-round performance has helped England defeat Sri Lanka by five wickets in the second ODI at the R. Premadasa Stadium on Saturday.

Kohli Shocked As Fans Chant 'Hai Hai Gambhir' In Indore

Kohli Shocked As Fans Chant 'Hai Hai Gambhir' In Indore

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Some sections of the crowd inside the Indore stadium chanted 'Gambhir Haaye Haaye' during the presentation ceremony after India suffered a 41-run defeat against New Zealand in the third ODI.

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 10th minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, giving them an agonising 2-1 victory over local rivals Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance in Indonesia

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance in Indonesia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India's PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed at the Indonesia Masters, but the tournament ended early for several other Indian players.

Why Kerala's Twenty20 Party Joined The NDA

Why Kerala's Twenty20 Party Joined The NDA

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'When the prime minister and home minister promised their full support for the development of Kerala, why should we not be a part of them?'

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Will Budget 2026 Fix The Customs-FTA Disconnect?

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Customs regimes can lead to labyrinthine legal disputes. Budget 2026 must recognise that an excessively defensive Customs posture can itself become a trade barrier, point out Mukesh Butani and Shankey Agrawal.

Sunetra Pawar set to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM today

Sunetra Pawar set to take oath as Maharashtra deputy CM today

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The legislature wing of the Nationalist Congress Party in Maharashtra will hold a meeting in Mumbai on January 31, where Deputy Chief Minister late Ajit Pawar's wife Sunetra is set to be named as its leader, state minister Chhagan Bhujbal said on Friday.

'No Prime Minister Orders Military Attacks'

'No Prime Minister Orders Military Attacks'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

'Critics say the political leadership abandoned the army chief or did not back him. I disagree. 'Military leaders are trained to take decisions when given a free hand.' 'This was a clear go-ahead from the prime minister to the army chief.'

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

'Wherever Cricket Is Played In The World, Indian Audiences, Indian Sponsors, Indian Corporate Houses Provide Funding, Make It A Success'

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Bindra, who raised Indian cricket on the world stage in the 1990s and early years of this century, passed into the ages on Sunday. 26 years ago, Mr Bindra spoke at length to Rediff about his vision for Indian cricket, an interview which we republish in his memory.

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Can India's Fab 8 Script T20 World Cup History?

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The eight players who featured in India's World Cup triumph in 2024 will aim to repeat their magic from two years ago.

Aus Open PIX: Defending champion Keys knocked out

Aus Open PIX: Defending champion Keys knocked out

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

American Jessica Pegula defeated compatriot and defending champion Madison Keys to make the Australian Open quarter-finals.

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

All women Australian Open champs from 1922 to 2026 revealed

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Elena Rybakina put on a brilliant performance to defeat favourite Aryna Sabalenka 64, 46, 64 and lift her first Australian Open trophy.

Nihal Sarin beats the odds, claims Tata Steel Rapid crown

Nihal Sarin beats the odds, claims Tata Steel Rapid crown

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Young Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin emerged champion at the Tata Steel Chess India tournament on Friday, clinching the Rapid title just a day after the passing of his maternal grandfather, who had introduced him to the sport.

Australian Open: Djokovic's Dazzling Acrobatics On Show

Australian Open: Djokovic's Dazzling Acrobatics On Show

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic slides, stretches and dominates to reach the Australian Open third round and move within one win of 400 Grand Slam victories.

Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

WPL: DC stun RCB, snap five-match streak in style

WPL: DC stun RCB, snap five-match streak in style

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals outclassed Royal Challengers Bengaluru by seven wickets in their Women's Premier League clash in Vadodara, snapping the table-toppers' five-match winning streak with a clinical all-round performance.

Sabalenka routs Svitolina; to play Rybakina in Aus Open in final

Sabalenka routs Svitolina; to play Rybakina in Aus Open in final

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Aryna Sabalenka swept to her fourth successive Australian Open final with a 6-2, 6-3 win over Ukrainian Elina Svitolina.

Rs 5.4 lakh theft at BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's Mumbai flat

Rs 5.4 lakh theft at BJP MP Manoj Tiwari's Mumbai flat

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Mumbai police have arrested a former domestic help of BJP MP Manoj Tiwari for allegedly breaking into his flat and stealing Rs 5.4 lakh.

'You Need To Be There': Vikas Kohli Roasts Manjrekar Again!

'You Need To Be There': Vikas Kohli Roasts Manjrekar Again!

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli's elder brother Vikas once again hit out at former India batter Sanjay Manjrekar for his recent remarks on the Indian batting talisman.

WPL: RCB look to bounce back in clash with MI

WPL: RCB look to bounce back in clash with MI

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Both teams will be hoping their key players step up as the league phase reaches a decisive stage.

PIX: Roma hand Milan major blow; Juve down Napoli

PIX: Roma hand Milan major blow; Juve down Napoli

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

IMAGES from Serie A matches played on Sunday

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

WPL 2026: Struggling Mumbai Indians, Delhi Capitals eye revival

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

MI have managed just two wins from five outings, while Delhi Capitals are last with three losses from four matches.

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Panchayat Season 5 Confirmed, Here's What To Expect

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Panchayat Season 5 is officially confirmed for 2026 on Amazon Prime Video with the beloved cast returning, fresh twists, and new plot developments.

Tata Steel drama: Gukesh resigns after rare chess blunder

Tata Steel drama: Gukesh resigns after rare chess blunder

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

World champion D Gukesh was himself to blame as he fell into a blindspot and made an unimaginable blunder to go down to Nodirbek Abdusatorov of Uzbekistan in a sixth round match of the Tata Steel chess

400 Grand Slam wins! Unstoppable Djokovic makes history at 2026 AO

400 Grand Slam wins! Unstoppable Djokovic makes history at 2026 AO

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic doused Dutchman Botic van de Zandschulp 6-3, 6-4, 7-6(4) at the Australian Open to reach the fourth round and add another line in the record book during his bid for a standalone 25th Grand Slam title.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai rout Hyderabad; Bengal enter quarters, MP, Andhra post big wins

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mumbai sealed a bonus-point victory with a nine-wicket thrashing of Hyderabad in their Group D Ranji Trophy match, in Hyderabad, on Sunday.

4th T20I, Visakhapatnam: Shivam Dube's blazing fifty in vain as New Zealand trounce India

4th T20I, Visakhapatnam: Shivam Dube's blazing fifty in vain as New Zealand trounce India

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Shivam Dube flickered brightly with a fifty of exceptional quality but it was insufficient to prevent India's 50-run defeat against New Zealand in the fourth T20 International.

Under-19 WC: Vihaan Malhotra hits century as India crush Zimbabwe by 204 runs!

Under-19 WC: Vihaan Malhotra hits century as India crush Zimbabwe by 204 runs!

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India stormed to a commanding 204-run victory over Zimbabwe in their opening Super Six match of the Under-19 World Cup.

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

'They Are Lying': Akram Breaks Silence'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Wasim Akram said some of his team-mates still blame him for that defeat.

Monfils ends 20 years at Aus Open with heartbreaking exit

Monfils ends 20 years at Aus Open with heartbreaking exit

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Tennis showman Gael Monfils bowed out of his 20th and final Australian Open on Tuesday with a mix of pain and regret as he fell to an injury-hampered 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-4, 7-5 defeat in the first round to local qualifier Dane Sweeny.

PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open

PIX: Tien dumps Medvedev out of Aus Open

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Medvedev had said he did not like playing Tien after a trilogy of matches that went the distance last year and the 20-year-old American proved him right with a clinical performance that included 33 winners.

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Ranji Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep give Bengal upper hand

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Nitish Reddy fails with bat as Vidarbha take first-innings lead against Andhra

You can't fight and defeat me: Mamata warns BJP over chopper row

You can't fight and defeat me: Mamata warns BJP over chopper row

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP of sabotaging her helicopter ride to Bongaon, alleging political conspiracy. She claims the cancellation forced her to travel by road, allowing her to connect with more people. Banerjee also addressed concerns over the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls.

Nagpur riots key accused's wife wins civic polls on AIMIM ticket

Nagpur riots key accused's wife wins civic polls on AIMIM ticket

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

Alisha Khan, wife of a key accused in the 2023 Nagpur riots case, has won civic polls on an AIMIM ticket. Her husband, Fahim Khan, is accused of involvement in violence following rumors related to religious inscriptions and protests.

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

Boxing Nationals: No stopping Nikhat, Lovlina!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Nikhat, Lovlina win titles at Boxing Nationals; Hussamuddin caps comeback with gold