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R-Day parade showcases BrahMos, Akash, new battle formation

R-Day parade showcases BrahMos, Akash, new battle formation

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

India showcased its frontline military assets, including Brahmos and Akash missiles, at the Republic Day parade. The event also celebrated Operation Sindoor and featured a new 'Battle Array Format' for the Indian Army.

'Sindoor' formation in Republic Day flypast to showcase IAF might

'Sindoor' formation in Republic Day flypast to showcase IAF might

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The Indian Air Force's Republic Day flypast will feature a 'Sindoor' formation of combat jets, symbolizing its dominance during recent hostilities. The flypast will also commemorate Operation Sindoor.

Kharga Shakti 2026: A Warning To India's Enemies

Kharga Shakti 2026: A Warning To India's Enemies

Rediff.com2 days ago

Exercise Kharga Shakti 2026 concluded successfully after an intense operationally orientated training cycle that rigorously validated the combat readiness of Kharga Corps across the full spectrum of modern battlefield scenarios.

'I'm still determined to play three formats'

'I'm still determined to play three formats'

Rediff.com13 Dec 2025

Josh Hazlewood wants to continue playing international cricket in all formats despite missing the entire Ashes series because of injury.

Northern Army Commander Reviews Kashmir Security

Northern Army Commander Reviews Kashmir Security

Rediff.com3 days ago

Northern Army Commander Lt Gen Pratik Sharma reviewed the security situation in Kashmir, engaging with commanders and agencies to address the evolving challenges.

World load management: Kashvee replaces Renuka in Perth Test vs Australia

World load management: Kashvee replaces Renuka in Perth Test vs Australia

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian women's team pacer Renuka Singh Thakur has been ruled out of the one-off Test against Australia due to workload management, with Kashvee Gautam named as her replacement.

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

Rediff.com5 days ago

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain, praised Sanju Samson's match-winning innings of 97* runs, calling it 'outstanding' and hailing him as a 'very good player' after India's victory against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

Playing all formats possible: Hazlewood

Playing all formats possible: Hazlewood

Rediff.com20 Nov 2025

Australian pacer Josh Hazlewood feels it is possible to do the balancing act with meticulous planning and strategising.

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

IIT Madras Introduces Postgraduate Diploma in Manufacturing Analytics

Rediff.com2 days ago

IIT Madras is launching a one-year postgraduate diploma in Manufacturing Analytics to equip professionals with skills in data analytics, AI, and digital transformation.

Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup debacle

Jayasuriya to step down as Sri Lanka coach after T20 World Cup debacle

Rediff.com6 days ago

Sanath Jayasuriya has decided to step down as Sri Lanka's head coach following the team's poor performance in the T20 World Cup. He cited injuries to key players and inconsistency as contributing factors.

Swiatek, Rybakina Question Five-Set Slam Plan

Swiatek, Rybakina Question Five-Set Slam Plan

Rediff.com3 days ago

WTA stars including Iga Swiatek, Aryna Sabalenka and Coco Gauff react to a proposal to introduce best-of-five-set matches for women from the quarter-finals at Grand Slams.

Sutherland's Historic Ton, Perry Record Power Australia at WACA

Sutherland's Historic Ton, Perry Record Power Australia at WACA

Rediff.com21 minutes ago

Annabel Sutherland scored 129 to become the first woman to hit centuries in three consecutive Test innings as Ellyse Perry set a new Australia women's Test run record.

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Matt Henry's Double Delight: Welcomes Baby Boy, Stars in New Zealand's Semis Win

Rediff.com2 days ago

New Zealand's Matt Henry experienced a week of highs and lows, from witnessing the birth of his son to delivering a match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup semi-final against South Africa.

Historic! Bumrah first Indian to 100 wickets in all formats!

Historic! Bumrah first Indian to 100 wickets in all formats!

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

Jasprit Bumrah is also only the second Indian to reach the landmark of 100 wickets in T20Is.

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

On February 27, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

Suryakumar Yadav touches new milestone

Suryakumar Yadav touches new milestone

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav crossed 4,000 international runs during the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash against Zimbabwe, continuing his stellar run in the shortest format.

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup exit

McCullum keen to stay on as England coach despite T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com1 days ago

England head coach Brendon McCullum said he intends to continue in the role despite his side's exit from the T20 World Cup following a sevenrun defeat to India in the semi-finals.

Aizawl FC, Namdhari SA Split Points in IFL Inaugural Match

Aizawl FC, Namdhari SA Split Points in IFL Inaugural Match

Rediff.com7 days ago

Aizawl FC and Namdhari Sports Academy played to a 1-1 draw in the opening match of the Indian Football League (IFL) 2025-26 season. Vanlalhriatzuala scored for Aizawl FC, while Abdoulaye Diallo equalized for Namdhari in added time.

'We Were All Over the Place': Pratika After India's Loss

'We Were All Over the Place': Pratika After India's Loss

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pratika Rawal admits 'not even one department went our way' after India's crushing 185-run defeat to Australia in Hobart, sealing a 0-3 ODI series whitewash.

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Guess Which State's Sweepers Earn Rs 2 Lakh Salary?

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

The Telangana government's salary structure reveals surprising figures, with senior sweepers earning up to 2 lakh and chief engineers drawing 7 lakh monthly.

T20 World Cup, India vs England, Semi-final: 'Bumrah the best of all time': Harry Brook

T20 World Cup, India vs England, Semi-final: 'Bumrah the best of all time': Harry Brook

Rediff.com1 days ago

Following their narrow seven-run defeat against India in the T20 World Cup semi-final, England captain Harry Brook hailed fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as the 'best bowler of all time'.

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

T20 World Cup: The untold story of young Jasprit Bumrah

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Former India A skipper Priyank Panchal shares anecdotes about Jasprit Bumrah's early cricket career, highlighting his talent and dedication from a young age.

'One more innings': Sanju Samson eyes match-winning knock in T20 World Cup final

'One more innings': Sanju Samson eyes match-winning knock in T20 World Cup final

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sanju Samson said he wants play another match-winning performance in the T20 World Cup final against New Zealand on Sunday, aiming to secure a record third title for India.

T20 World Cup: 'Shivam Dube's two boundaries are as important as Sanju Samson's 97': Gambhir

T20 World Cup: 'Shivam Dube's two boundaries are as important as Sanju Samson's 97': Gambhir

Rediff.com5 days ago

For Gautam Gambhir, the essence of team sport is acknowledgement of every contribution big or small, which according to him was missing in Indian cricket for long.

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Budget 2026: The Business Of IP Remains Unfinished

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Union Budget backs skilling across animation, gaming and comics. But creators and studios confront a hard question: who owns what comes next?

India Begin FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

India Begin FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com3 hours ago

India will compete in the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to secure a spot in the upcoming World Cup. The team, led by coach Sjoerd Marijne, will face Uruguay in their opening match.

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Sarfaraz Ahmed: Sacked in 2019, now Pakistan's head coach?

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is reportedly offering the head coach position for the Test team to former captain Sarfaraz Ahmed, potentially making him the youngest person to hold the role.

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Customs Busts Bhutan Car Smuggling Racket, Arrests Five

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Indian Customs officials have arrested five individuals from West Bengal and Assam for their involvement in smuggling high-end used cars from Bhutan. The investigation revealed a widespread network of forged documents and illegal vehicle registrations.

No other option but to look ahead, says Markram after T20 World Cup exit

No other option but to look ahead, says Markram after T20 World Cup exit

Rediff.com2 days ago

South Africa won't dwell on T20 World Cup exit, Markram says

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Dravid-Ashwin To Buy Team In European T20 Premier League

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rahul Dravid and Ravichandran Ashwin are reportedly part of an Indian consortium set to acquire a franchise in the European T20 Premier League.

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

'India shouldn't have an all-format captain'

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

Speaking on The Great Indian Cricket Show on Doordarshan, Mukund, who represented India in seven Tests from 2011-17, said: "I think Shubman has it in him to become an all-format captain, but I do not think India should have an all-format captain anymore."

BenQ GW90TC Series Brings Bigger Screens

BenQ GW90TC Series Brings Bigger Screens

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

It combines ultra-slim bezels, a smooth 144 Hz refresh rate, an ergonomic adjustable build, and Triple Eye Protection with a Visual Optimiser for a more comfortable and immersive viewing experience.

Alyssa Healy's ton in farewell ODI powers Australia to 3-0 sweep

Alyssa Healy's ton in farewell ODI powers Australia to 3-0 sweep

Rediff.com5 days ago

Healy quits ODI cricket on a high with 158, leads Australia to 185-run win and 3-0 sweep over India

'No Room for Error at Wankhede': Vengsarkar Warns India

'No Room for Error at Wankhede': Vengsarkar Warns India

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar urges sharp fielding and disciplined bowling from the Men in Blue ahead of their T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Mumbai's batting-friendly Wankhede Stadium.

Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Chess World Championship

Carlsen wins inaugural Freestyle Chess World Championship

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Magnus Carlsen has won the first FIDE Freestyle Chess World Championship, defeating Fabiano Caruana in the final match held in Germany.

Afghanistan name new T20I captain as squad for SL series announced

Afghanistan name new T20I captain as squad for SL series announced

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ibrahim Zadran takes over the reins from Rashid Khan after Afghanistan's early ouster from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Comfortable as underdogs, says Zimbabwe assistant coach ahead of India clash

Comfortable as underdogs, says Zimbabwe assistant coach ahead of India clash

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Zimbabwe assistant coach Dion Ebrahim said his side has ticked all the right boxes in preparation and is comfortable being labelled the underdogs ahead of their Super 8s clash against India, adding that the key would be to not get overwhelmed by the occasion.

India chase history, NZ dream of 1st T20 World Cup crown

India chase history, NZ dream of 1st T20 World Cup crown

Rediff.com17 hours ago

India will face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad. India aims to retain the title, while New Zealand seeks their first global white-ball crown. The match is set to be a thrilling contest between two strong teams.

Zaheer Khan conducts red-ball camp in Bengaluru

Zaheer Khan conducts red-ball camp in Bengaluru

Rediff.com4 days ago

Initiated by CoE's Head of Cricket VVS Laxman, the camp is part of a broader strategy to involve legends in grooming "targeted players" -- emerging prospects from India A and U-19 setups

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Samson Reveals How He Overcame T20 WC Selection Pressure

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sanju Samson admits the pressure of securing a spot in India's T20 World Cup squad led to poor performance in the preceding series against New Zealand. He has since found form, crediting a return to basics and support from loved ones.