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WATCH: The Mistake Rajpal Yadav Made

WATCH: The Mistake Rajpal Yadav Made

Rediff.com3 days ago

'In the past 20 days, I've received everything from kids' piggy banks to Rs 1 crore (Rs 10 million) through social media. I want to thank them for their sympathy. I also want to ask them to send their bank details. I just need time, but will pay them all back with respect.'

Savita Punia opts out of hockey World Cup qualifiers; Salima Tete to lead India

Savita Punia opts out of hockey World Cup qualifiers; Salima Tete to lead India

Rediff.com4 days ago

Veteran goalkeeper Savita Punia has withdrawn from the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers due to personal reasons, with Salima Tete named as the captain of the 20-member Indian squad.

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Champions League: Benfica's Prestianni Suspended For Real Madrid Match Over Racism Allegations

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

UEFA has provisionally suspended Benfica's Gianluca Prestianni for one match following allegations of a racist slur directed at Real Madrid's Vinicius Jr. during a Champions League match.

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda: 'To A Lifetime Together'

Rashmika Mandanna-Vijay Deverakonda: 'To A Lifetime Together'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Today, my brother is married, and I've gained the most positive and compassionate person as my Vadina.'

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Harry Brook slams century as England down Pakistan to enter T20 World Cup semis

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Skipper Harry Brook played the most defining innings of his T20 career, smashing a 51-ball 100 to propel England into the semi-finals of the T20 World Cup.

SEE: Netanyahu 'surprises' Modi by wearing Indian attire

SEE: Netanyahu 'surprises' Modi by wearing Indian attire

Rediff.com7 days ago

In a post on X, Netanyahu wrote, 'Before our joint dinner, I surprised my friend Prime Minister Modi by wearing traditional Indian attire.'

T20 World Cup: 'Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself': Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup: 'Switched off phone, social media and listened to myself': Sanju Samson

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sanju Samson reveals how he overcame a lean patch by shutting out negativity and focusing on self-belief, culminating in a match-winning performance against the West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Indian Super League: FC Goa edge Sporting Club Delhi, climb to top

Rediff.com6 days ago

FC Goa defeated Sporting Club Delhi 1-0 in the Indian Super League, with Dejan Drazic scoring the decisive goal. FC Goa climbed to the top of the table with the win.

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Ranji Trophy Final, Day 1: J&K seize early control after Pundir's unbeaten ton

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Updates from Day 1 of the Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka, in Hubbali on Tuesday.

Footballer Saves Seagull Hit By Ball With CPR During Match In Turkey

Footballer Saves Seagull Hit By Ball With CPR During Match In Turkey

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Istanbul Yurdum Spor's Gani Catan used CPR to revive a seagull that was struck by a ball during a match.

Tremors trigger panic in Kolkata after quake in Bangladesh

Tremors trigger panic in Kolkata after quake in Bangladesh

Rediff.com6 days ago

Earthquake tremors were felt in Kolkata and adjacent districts of West Bengal after a 5.5 magnitude earthquake jolted parts of Bangladesh. People rushed out of buildings in panic, but there were no immediate reports of damage or casualties.

Odisha FC Earns Draw Against Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash

Odisha FC Earns Draw Against Chennaiyin FC in ISL Clash

Rediff.com3 days ago

Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium, with Carlos Delgado's header securing a point for Odisha.

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Bengaluru GAFX 2026 to Highlight AVGC-XR Sector

Rediff.com6 days ago

The seventh edition of Bengaluru GAFX, a major AVGC-XR conference and exhibition, will be held from February 27, showcasing advancements in animation, visual effects, gaming, comics, and extended reality.

GST Collections Rise by 8.1% in February

GST Collections Rise by 8.1% in February

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, driven by higher import revenues and improved domestic sales. Despite some states reporting negative or below-average growth, experts see the overall trend as a sign of a maturing tax ecosystem and a confident domestic market.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

T20 World Cup, India vs West Indies: Sanju Samson has got the success he deserves: Gavaskar

T20 World Cup, India vs West Indies: Sanju Samson has got the success he deserves: Gavaskar

Rediff.com3 days ago

Batting great Sunil Gavaskar hailed Sanju Samson after his match-winning knock powered India to a five-wicket victory in the must-win match against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

Gukesh Dismisses Exaggerated Cheating Concerns in Chess

Gukesh Dismisses Exaggerated Cheating Concerns in Chess

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

World Champion D Gukesh believes concerns about cheating in chess are overblown and distances himself from Vladimir Kramnik's accusations. He also looks ahead to the Candidates Tournament.

T20 World Cup: Tilak issues clear warning to opposition bowlers...

T20 World Cup: Tilak issues clear warning to opposition bowlers...

Rediff.com6 days ago

Tilak Varma says India will continue their aggressive batting approach in the T20 World Cup, aiming to put pressure on opposition bowlers even if they lose early wickets. He also praised Sanju Samson's contribution and highlighted Gautam Gambhir's motivational role.

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Rediff.com3 days ago

Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

The Lady Who Got A Dreaded Maoist To Surrender

Rediff.com6 days ago

'They are not abandoning their ideology. They now believe it is better to pursue their goals through the Constitution rather than from the barrel of a gun -- even if the ideology itself remains intact.'

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: 'Win The Game, Don't Worry About Net Run Rate'

T20 World Cup, India vs Zimbabwe: 'Win The Game, Don't Worry About Net Run Rate'

Rediff.com7 days ago

India should only focus on winning their match T20 World Cup match against Zimbabwe in Chennai on Thursday without worrying about the net run rate, says former all-rounder Irfan Pathan.

Will Iran pull out of FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, Canada, Mexico?

Will Iran pull out of FIFA World Cup 2026 in US, Canada, Mexico?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Iran's participation in this year's World Cup has been called into question after co-hosts the United States launched joint air strikes at the country along with Israel at the weekend.

Iran strikes US military base in Bahrain

Iran strikes US military base in Bahrain

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Iranian embassy also posted a video purportedly showing the aftermath of the strike, with plumes of smoke visible.

Five Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Man in Odisha's Jajpur

Five Arrested for Allegedly Poisoning Man in Odisha's Jajpur

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Odisha's Jajpur district have arrested five people in connection with the poisoning death of a 39-year-old man, Santosh Malik, following a property dispute and subsequent conspiracy.

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

FIH Pro League: India return to winning ways by edging Australia in shoot-out

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team ended their losing streak in the FIH Pro League by defeating Australia in a shoot-out after a 1-1 draw.

T20 World Cup: Could have been more clinical with ball, says Surya after win vs Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Could have been more clinical with ball, says Surya after win vs Zimbabwe

Rediff.com6 days ago

India defeated Zimbabwe in a high-scoring T20 World Cup match to keep their semifinal hopes alive. Suryakumar Yadav expressed dissatisfaction with the bowling performance despite the win. Zimbabwe captain Sikandar Raza acknowledged the need for improvement across all departments.

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Khamenei killing: 14 injured in J-K protests; curbs on convoy movement

Rediff.com2 days ago

Protests erupted in Kashmir following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, leading to restrictions on movement and mobile internet speeds.

Kejriwal breaks down after verdict, alleges conspiracy

Kejriwal breaks down after verdict, alleges conspiracy

Rediff.com6 days ago

Arvind Kejriwal was discharged in the liquor policy case and claims it was a political conspiracy to destroy AAP.

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

The Woman Making History On India's Oldest Toy Train

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Sarita Yolma is the first woman Train Ticket Examiner on the 145-year-old Darjeeling Hill Railway. 'It is a dream journey,' she says.

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Sreelekha Denies Revealing Rape Victim's Identity, Claims 'Character Assassination' Attempt

Rediff.com6 days ago

BJP councillor and former Kerala DGP R Sreelekha denies allegations of revealing the identity of a rape victim, claiming the complaint is a 'character assassination' attempt. She asserts that the POCSO Act does not apply in this case, as the victim was not a minor.

Zadran, Rasooli shine as Afghanistan trounce West Indies in first T20I

Zadran, Rasooli shine as Afghanistan trounce West Indies in first T20I

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Ibrahim Zadran and Darwish Rasooli slammed half-centuries as Afghanistan outclassed West Indies by 38 runs in the first T20 International in Dubai on Monday.

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rinku Singh's father passes away after battling stage-four cancer

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian cricketer Rinku Singh's father passed away after battling stage-four cancer. Rinku had briefly returned home from the T20 World Cup to see his father.

India's First Paperless District Court

India's First Paperless District Court

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The integration of artificial AI-based judicial assistance tools into the district court management framework has accompanied the shift.

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q3 Under New Series; beats estimate

India's GDP Grows 7.8% in Q3 Under New Series; beats estimate

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's economy experienced a growth of 7.8 per cent during the October-December quarter of 2025-26, according to the new series of national accounts with 2022-23 as the base year.

Nepalese woman searching for friend in Gurugram gang-raped

Nepalese woman searching for friend in Gurugram gang-raped

Rediff.com6 days ago

In her complaint filed on Wednesday, the 26-year-old victim said she lived in Kurukshetra, where she worked with a private company. On Tuesday, she had come to Gurugram to meet a friend.

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.

Gukesh Held to Draw, Van Foreest Takes Lead at Prague Chess Festival

Gukesh Held to Draw, Van Foreest Takes Lead at Prague Chess Festival

Rediff.com4 days ago

World champion D Gukesh was held to a draw by David Navara in the fourth round of the Prague International Chess Festival, while Jorden van Foreest took the lead with his third victory.

Jasprit Bumrah: India's Big-Game Master, in a League of His Own

Jasprit Bumrah: India's Big-Game Master, in a League of His Own

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jasprit Bumrah's impact, precision and big-match temperament in the T20 World Cup draw comparisons with Sachin Tendulkar, as India's pace spearhead continues to shape games with unmatched control and cricketing intelligence.

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

T20 World Cup Super 8s: New Zealand crush Sri Lanka, boost semifinal hopes

Rediff.com7 days ago

NZ thrash SL by 61 runs to take one step closer to semis; Ravindra shines with 4/27

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

After dream T20 World Cup debut, Canada's Samra chases IPL glory

Rediff.com7 days ago

Teenager Samra swaps snowy Canada for Mumbai heat with IPL dream