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Minneapolis shooting: Vance blames victim, defends ICE

Minneapolis shooting: Vance blames victim, defends ICE

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

United States Vice President J D Vance on Wednesday described the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent as 'a tragedy of her own making', while expressing strong support for ICE officers and asserting that attacks against them would not deter the administration from enforcing the law.

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Kohli Hits The Nets Ahead Of New Zealand ODIs

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli hits the nets in Vadodara on Thursday as he geared up for the upcoming three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

The Golden Globes 2026 Watchlist On OTT

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Missed any of the 2026 Golden Globe-winning movies or series? Namrata Thakker has you covered, as she lists where you can watch the winners.

'Shame on us': John Abraham backs beleaguered ISL players

'Shame on us': John Abraham backs beleaguered ISL players

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

Reacting to the developments on his official X handle, John Abraham expressed disappointment at how things have unfolded.

Mumbai techie traces stolen phone in Varanasi, cop suspended

Mumbai techie traces stolen phone in Varanasi, cop suspended

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

A Mumbai-based software engineer, Ankita Gupta, successfully tracked her stolen mobile phone in Varanasi, leading to its recovery and the suspension of a police officer for negligence.

Censor Snag Puts Vijay's Jana Nayagan On Hold

Censor Snag Puts Vijay's Jana Nayagan On Hold

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Vijay's Jana Nayagan has been postponed after the Central Board Of Film Certification referred the film to a revising committee over complaints related to religious sentiments and the portrayal of the armed forces.

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

Dera chief again granted 40-day parole, 15th release since 2017

Dera chief again granted 40-day parole, 15th release since 2017

Rediff.com4 Jan 2026

On many of the 13 occasions in the past, when Singh was out of jail, he remained at the Dera's ashram in Uttar Pradesh's Bagpat district.

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

'Kohli bats in ODIs like it's Delhi local league'

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

What stands out in Kohli's current run is the balance -- the familiar, calculated ODI template remains intact, but there is also a noticeable willingness to take calculated risks.

No trade deal as Modi didn't call Trump: US commerce secy

No trade deal as Modi didn't call Trump: US commerce secy

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick claims a trade deal with India failed because Prime Minister Narendra Modi did not call then-President Donald Trump, despite requests.

Gold, silver hit record highs on strong gains in global mkts

Gold, silver hit record highs on strong gains in global mkts

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Silver prices rallied sharply by Rs 15,000 to hit a lifetime high of Rs 265,000 per kg in the national capital on Monday, and gold advanced to a fresh record of Rs 144,600 per 10 grams, mirroring strong gains in the global markets.

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Q3 revenue miss keeps Trent on back foot

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Shares of apparel retail major Trent fell over 8.6 per cent to ~4,048 apiece at the close of trade on Tuesday. Trading near its 52-week low, the stock has shed about 43 per cent over the past year. Sentiment around the Tata group company weakened after it reported lower than expected revenue for the third quarter (October-December/Q3) of 2025-26 (FY26). Brokerages expect the stock to remain under pressure in the near term.

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Can Carlos Alcaraz Conquer Melbourne Park?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

World number one Carlos Alcaraz arrives in Melbourne with only one mission in mind -- claim a first Australian Open title to become the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

European cities see rallies backing Iran protesters

European cities see rallies backing Iran protesters

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Protesters in Berlin told EuroNews that they hoped their activism would lead Europe and the United States to assist the Iranians in their struggle to topple the regime.

Forex reserves rise by $4.36 bn to $693 bn

Forex reserves rise by $4.36 bn to $693 bn

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

India's forex reserves jumped by $4.36 billion to $693 billion during the week ended December 19, the Reserve Bank said on Friday. The overall kitty had increased by $1.69 billion to $688.95 billion in the previous week.

Dakar Rally: Variawa wins eighth stage

Dakar Rally: Variawa wins eighth stage

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Al-Attiyah retains overall lead; Sixth-placed Sebastien Loeb, the nine-times world rally champion driving for Dacia, remained in contention and was within 17 minutes of his leading teammate.

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Pak PM thanked me for saving millions of lives: Trump

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Claiming yet again that he solved the conflict between India and Pakistan, United States President Donald Trump has said that 'no one in history is more deserving than him' of the Nobel Peace Prize, as he criticised former President Barack Obama for getting the honour even though he 'didn't do anything'.

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Badoni Selection: Is Gambhir Playing Favourites?

Badoni Selection: Is Gambhir Playing Favourites?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Fans on social media accused Gautam Gambhir of favouritism, questioning Ayush Badoni's inclusion given his modest List A record.

Leader Sanjay Takale forced to retire from Dakar Rally

Leader Sanjay Takale forced to retire from Dakar Rally

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

The retirement of the Takale-Raud crew reshapes the H3 class contest, with focus now shifting to the remaining contenders as the Dakar Rally 2026 continues.

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital; recovering at home

Damien Martyn discharged from hospital; recovering at home

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Damien Martyn has been discharged from the hospital and is recovering well at home.

Iran moves UNSC after Trump's appeal to protesters

Iran moves UNSC after Trump's appeal to protesters

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Iran has formally appealed to the United Nations Security Council and the UN Secretary-General, accusing the United States of inciting violence, interfering in Iran's internal affairs, and threatening military action, according to an official letter circulated by Iran's Permanent Mission to the UN.

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Factors that will guide the markets this week

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Stock market investors this week would track the renewed tariff tensions between the US and China, domestic inflation data, besides, quarterly earnings from blue-chips HCL Tech, Infosys and Reliance Industries would also drive the momentum in equities, analysts said.

'New Two' roadblock for Djokovic at Australian Open

'New Two' roadblock for Djokovic at Australian Open

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Novak Djokovic, who is eyeing a record 25th Grand Slam title, looks likely to need to beat either Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz or both at the business end of the Australian Open.

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics'

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

One Slam missing: Swiatek eyes Aussie Open

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Iga Swiatek heads into Melbourne Park with the Australian Open title the only gap on her Grand Slam resume, but the world number two is keen to avoid setting herself targets for the new season and says her main goal is to improve her game.

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has backed a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the White House leverage against countries like China and India to stop them from purchasing cheap oil from Moscow.

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%

Sensex, Nifty tank nearly 1%

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, NTPC, ICICI Bank, Adani Ports, Bharti Airtel, Sun Pharma and Bajaj Finance were among the biggest laggards. However, Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Bharat Electronics and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

Sindhu stunned by Linh at India Open

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Earlier, former world No.1 Srikanth had to dig deep to outlast fellow Indian Tharun Mannepalli 15-21, 21-6, 21-19.

'China could suffer up to 100,000 casualties in failed Taiwan invasion'

'China could suffer up to 100,000 casualties in failed Taiwan invasion'

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

The report evaluates the likely military, strategic and international fallout for China under scenarios ranging from a "major war" to a "minor conflict" with Taiwan, Focus Taiwan said.

SC hears Army's plea against hospital near Indo-Bangladesh border

SC hears Army's plea against hospital near Indo-Bangladesh border

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The Indian Army has raised concerns in the Supreme Court regarding the construction of a multi-speciality hospital near the Indo-Bangladesh border in Assam, citing potential security risks from drone movement and long-range sniper rifles. The court is seeking a balance between public health needs and national security.

'Equity Market Poised For Comeback In 2026'

'Equity Market Poised For Comeback In 2026'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'The bigger unknown remains global geopolitics, which is inherently unpredictable, including developments in our neighbourhood.' 'Another concern is the increasing tilt of government finances towards welfare subsidies, especially at the state level.' 'This could constrain capital expenditure, which is critical for long-term growth.'

Iran's FM dials Jaishankar, both leaders discuss Tehran situation

Iran's FM dials Jaishankar, both leaders discuss Tehran situation

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Earlier in the day, the ministry of external affairs "strongly advised" Indians to avoid travel to Iran until further notice, amid rising tensions and protests in the Islamic Republic.

Sindhu takes positives from Malaysia Open run

Sindhu takes positives from Malaysia Open run

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

'I think it was good that starting the season with a really good performance.'

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

U-19 WC: All eyes on Suryanshi as India eye sixth title

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

At just 14 years old, Suryavanshi is already one of the most talked-about young cricketers in the world, having first made headlines with an electrifying 35-ball century in the Indian Premier League's 2025 season.

FA Cup: Arsenal sink Portsmouth; Manchester United lose

FA Cup: Arsenal sink Portsmouth; Manchester United lose

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Gabriel Martinelli scored his first hat-trick for Arsenal as the Premier League leaders beat second-tier strugglers Portsmouth 4-1 to reach the FA Cup fourth round.

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

India's Noah set for his 7th Desert Odyssey at Dakar

India's Noah set for his 7th Desert Odyssey at Dakar

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Astride the TVS Sherco RTR 450, now he lines up for his seventh start, proudly carrying the Indian flag.

Protests intensify in Iran after exiled prince's call, internet shut

Protests intensify in Iran after exiled prince's call, internet shut

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Thousands of people took to the streets in Iran's capital late Thursday after exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi called for a mass demonstration, marking a fresh escalation in nationwide protests driven by economic distress, witnesses said.

Gill's 'insane' Test prep move gets backing

Gill's 'insane' Test prep move gets backing

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Seeking to restore structure and respect to the longest format, Gill has asked the BCCI for a 15-day preparation window before every Test assignment, a move that has resonated strongly with former cricketers.