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Siwach Wins Opening Bout At Commonwealth Games

Siwach Wins Opening Bout At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach defeated Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in a 4-1 split decision to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition.

Awarapan 2: Biggest Hit of 2026 After Dhurandhar, Border 2

Awarapan 2: Biggest Hit of 2026 After Dhurandhar, Border 2

Rediff.com2 days ago

Emraan Hashmi's Awarapan 2 has cemented its superhit status at the box office with a strong second-weekend performance, while Sunny Deol's Batwara 1947 has emerged as one of the biggest disasters of 2026.

Supreme Court shield for journalist reporting on Ram temple theft

Supreme Court shield for journalist reporting on Ram temple theft

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court has protected journalist Abhishek Upadhyay from coercive action by Ghaziabad Police, who had filed an FIR against him in a road rage case. Upadhyay alleges the FIR is retaliatory for his reporting on alleged irregularities in donations at Ayodhya's Ram temple. The court has sought a copy of the FIR and asked Upadhyay to approach the Allahabad High Court.

BCCI AGM: IPL Governing Council appointments on agenda

BCCI AGM: IPL Governing Council appointments on agenda

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) will hold its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Mumbai on September 18. Key agenda items include granting associate membership to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands cricket association, electing two posts for the IPL Governing Council, and appointing the BCCI Ombudsman and Ethics Officer.

Prannoy, Unnati Lead Indian Challenge At Taipei Open

Prannoy, Unnati Lead Indian Challenge At Taipei Open

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Seasoned shuttler HS Prannoy and rising star Unnati Hooda will lead the Indian contingent at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament. Both players are looking for consistent performances, with Prannoy facing Japan's Minoru Koga and Unnati taking on a qualifier. Several other Indian players, including Tharun Mannepalli, M Manjunath, S Dayanand, Kiran George, Devika Sihag, Tasnim Mir, and others in doubles, are also set to compete.

Asian Games organisers to cut participant numbers amid accommodation strain

Asian Games organisers to cut participant numbers amid accommodation strain

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Organisers of the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya and the Aichi region are seeking to reduce the number of participants after registrations for athletes and officials significantly exceeded the projected 15,000, raising concerns about accommodation capacity.

Indian IT Firms Spend $1.1 Billion To Strengthen STEM Pipeline In US

Indian IT Firms Spend $1.1 Billion To Strengthen STEM Pipeline In US

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Nasscom said while the visa programme has been used by companies to address the skill gap in the US by bringing in foreign employees, the number of H-1B employees from Indian companies have come down substantially over the last decade.

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

When A Flight Fails, Airlines Must Respond

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A flight may be cancelled for reasons beyond an airline's control. The chaos that follows need not be, points out Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).

19-Year-Old Kaziah Is Miss Universe India

19-Year-Old Kaziah Is Miss Universe India

Rediff.com2 days ago

Nineteen-year-old law student Kaziah Liz Mejo from Kerala was crowned Miss Universe India 2026 at the grand finale held at Zee Studios in Jaipur on August 23.

Why Neeraj Chopra's coach travelled to Glasgow at his own cost

Why Neeraj Chopra's coach travelled to Glasgow at his own cost

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Neeraj Chopra's personal coach, Jaiveer Chaudhary, travelled to the Commonwealth Games at his own expense to support the javelin thrower, despite not being part of the official Indian contingent. Chopra, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, successfully qualified for the men's javelin throw final.

Nataraj Advances In Backstroke, Prakash Exits Butterfly At CWG

Nataraj Advances In Backstroke, Prakash Exits Butterfly At CWG

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj has successfully qualified for the 100m backstroke semifinals at the Commonwealth Games, finishing 13th overall. However, veteran Sajan Prakash failed to advance past the Heats in the 50m butterfly event, clocking well below his personal best. Prakash also had an underwhelming performance in the 200m butterfly finals earlier.

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Who Derailed Tarique Rahman's India Visit?

Rediff.com1 days ago

Who is running the show in Dhaka? This kind of flip-flop, culminating in a last-minute decision to skip a maiden visit, can happen only when the remote is in the hands of one of the competing lobbies within the BNP -- one that appears determined to play a game of chess with India.

2nd Test: Bowlers rock SL after Jurel ton propels India to 503 for 9 on Day 2

2nd Test: Bowlers rock SL after Jurel ton propels India to 503 for 9 on Day 2

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dhruv Jurel notched up an unbeaten 115 to propel India to a commanding 509 for 8 before they declared the first innings against Sri Lanka on day two of the second Test in Colombo.

Boom in EV two-wheeler demand creates supply bottleneck in India

Boom in EV two-wheeler demand creates supply bottleneck in India

Rediff.com1 days ago

India's electric two-wheeler market has seen record penetration, exceeding 11.2 per cent, driven by crude oil price fluctuations. This surge has led to an unexpected crisis for Indian OEMs, with unfulfilled customer demand reaching 20-30 per cent and average waiting periods exceeding four weeks, a situation expected to intensify during the upcoming festival season.

Before and After: Satellite images show Nepal flood devastation

Before and After: Satellite images show Nepal flood devastation

Rediff.com7 hours ago

New satellite images provide a stark visual of the devastating flash floods that have ravaged Nepal.

How Jurel's century changed the Test in Colombo

How Jurel's century changed the Test in Colombo

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dhruv Jurel's unbeaten 115, supported by Rishabh Pant's fifty, helped India declare at a commanding 503-9 on day two of the second Test against Sri Lanka. India then took two quick wickets, leaving Sri Lanka struggling at 8-2, still 495 runs behind, before rain and bad light stopped play.

Onam Recipes: Coconut Payasam, Green Mung Thoran

Onam Recipes: Coconut Payasam, Green Mung Thoran

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Two Kerala recipes to add to your Onam repast

Mumbai churches seek self-declaration forms from worshippers after anti-conversion law

Mumbai churches seek self-declaration forms from worshippers after anti-conversion law

Rediff.com1 days ago

Churches across the Mumbai Metropolitan Region have started asking worshippers to fill self-declaration forms, affirming they are attending prayers voluntarily. This move comes after Maharashtra's new anti-conversion law, the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act, 2026, came into force, leading to concerns among the Christian community about potential harassment and false accusations.

The Woman Vin Diesel Would 'Die' For

The Woman Vin Diesel Would 'Die' For

Rediff.com2 days ago

Vin Diesel has affirmed his unwavering devotion to Meadow Walker, the daughter of his late Fast and Furious co-star Paul Walker.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid US-Iran Standoff, High Crude Prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Dip Amid US-Iran Standoff, High Crude Prices

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty experienced declines in early trade, influenced by the escalating US-Iran standoff and persistently high crude oil prices, with experts predicting increased volatility.

Sumit Sarkar: The Historian Who Transformed Indian History

Sumit Sarkar: The Historian Who Transformed Indian History

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sumit Sarkar was never intellectually dismissive of the Hindutva project. He took it with deadly seriousness for he grasped the challenge it posed to the aspirations and ideals of the anti-imperialist movement that generated multiple imaginings of freedom and ways to attain it, recalls Pradeep Kumar Dutta.

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Vijay's Tamil Nadu Attracts Rs 1 Trillion In Investment Commitment

Rediff.com16 hours ago

'If investors are trusting a new establishment in Tamil Nadu, it speaks a lot of the state's investment climate.'

Slipper attack on Pappu Yadav at presser as he defends Ram Temple theft skit

Slipper attack on Pappu Yadav at presser as he defends Ram Temple theft skit

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The controversy surrounding the Parliament Ram Mandir skit intensified on Sunday after a clash broke out at the residence of Purnia MP Pappu Yadav, who had portrayed a temple priest wearing saffron robes during the performance in Parliament on Friday.

Will Pant keep wickets? Jurel gives fitness update

Will Pant keep wickets? Jurel gives fitness update

Rediff.com2 days ago

India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel provided an update on Rishabh Pant's right shoulder injury, which led to Jurel taking over wicketkeeping duties during the second Test against Sri Lanka. Jurel also highlighted Pant's significant influence on his own game and their effective batting partnership.

Hotel staffer stabbed over 'salty' biryani, 2 juveniles held

Hotel staffer stabbed over 'salty' biryani, 2 juveniles held

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two juveniles, aged 14 and 15, have been apprehended in northeast Delhi's Welcome area after a complaint about food taste at a hotel allegedly escalated into a stabbing incident. A 25-year-old hotel worker was attacked with a knife-like object. Police registered an FIR and recovered the weapon, a vegetable-cutting knife.

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, North India; experts say virus not more virulent

H1N1 cases rise in Delhi, North India; experts say virus not more virulent

Rediff.com2 days ago

H1N1 influenza cases have seen a recent increase in Delhi and parts of North India. Experts confirm it's a known strain, not more virulent, and advise precautions, especially for high-risk individuals like the elderly, children, and those with chronic illnesses. They stress the importance of rest, hydration, and medical consultation for severe symptoms, while also noting that most cases are mild and self-limiting.

Govt mulls random drug tests for all pilots

Govt mulls random drug tests for all pilots

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Civil Aviation Ministry and the DGCA are actively discussing to make psychoactive substance testing standards for all commercial pilots.

US halts visa interviews globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown

US halts visa interviews globally amid Trump's immigration crackdown

Rediff.com18 hours ago

The US State Department has paused visa appointments worldwide to conduct a 'global training initiative' for consular officers, aiming to ensure applicants are not likely to become a 'public charge' and are comprehensively evaluated, intensifying President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown.

Australia's batting order faces scrutiny ahead of South Africa tour

Australia's batting order faces scrutiny ahead of South Africa tour

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia secured an innings and 51-run victory over Bangladesh in the second Test, but the performance highlighted persistent issues with their top-order batting, particularly for Marnus Labuschagne, raising questions ahead of their South Africa tour.

'Cannot be adjudicated in public': CJI on SC judge's charges against Raj HC judge

'Cannot be adjudicated in public': CJI on SC judge's charges against Raj HC judge

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Chief Justice of India Surya Kant has stated that allegations of "maladministration" and "favouritism" made by Supreme Court judge Justice Sandeep Mehta against Acting Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court Sanjeev Prakash Sharma cannot be adjudicated in the public domain, emphasising that Justice Sharma must be given a fair opportunity to respond.

Pranesh Wins Kanizsa Open 2026 Chess Championship In Hungary

Pranesh Wins Kanizsa Open 2026 Chess Championship In Hungary

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's 19-year-old Grandmaster Pranesh M clinched the Group A title at the prestigious Kanizsa Open 2026, defeating Germany's Vadim Petrovskiy in the final round.

CJP to hold protest march in Delhi on Sep 5; NEET victims' kin to join

CJP to hold protest march in Delhi on Sep 5; NEET victims' kin to join

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) on Monday called for a protest march in Delhi on September 5, accusing the Centre of failing to honour the promises made on July 25 to convince the outfit to withdraw its 36-day agitation against examination irregularities.

Govt employee among 6 UPPK militants arrested in Manipur

Govt employee among 6 UPPK militants arrested in Manipur

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Manipur police have arrested six militants, including a minor, from the banned United People's Party of Kangleipak (UPPK) across Imphal Valley districts. The arrests were made in connection with extortion, intimidation, and kidnapping. Security forces also conducted a separate operation, seizing arms and ammunition and destroying bunkers in Kangpokpi and Senapati districts.

South African Swimmer Chad Le Clos Makes History At Commonwealth Games

South African Swimmer Chad Le Clos Makes History At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

South African swimmer Chad le Clos has surpassed Emma McKeon to become the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, securing his 21st medal with a bronze in the men's 4x100 medley relay. This achievement adds to his impressive tally of seven golds, five silvers, and nine bronzes across five Games.

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

The Taj's Hidden Story Is India's Wealth

Rediff.com16 hours ago

In many ways, 17th century India occupied a position in the global economy comparable to that of the United States today. Just as millions of people now look towards America because of its economic opportunities, merchants, adventurers and trading companies once looked towards India.

Mumbai airport overhaul: T1 partial razing from Jan 15; flight shifts planned

Mumbai airport overhaul: T1 partial razing from Jan 15; flight shifts planned

Rediff.com1 days ago

Adani Group-operated Mumbai International Airport (MIAL) is set to begin demolishing a section of its nearly 80-year-old Terminal 1 from January 15, 2027, as part of a major redevelopment plan. This initiative involves redistributing air traffic from T1 to Terminal 2 and the Navi Mumbai International Airport, with significant shifts planned for international and domestic flights starting October 1 and October 25, respectively.

Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96

Former Army chief Gen Vishwa Nath Sharma passes away at 96

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Former Indian Army Chief General Vishwa Nath Sharma, who led the Army from 1988 to 1990 and was a veteran of the 1965 Indo-Pak War, has passed away at the age of 96. He was a highly decorated officer, receiving the AVSM and PVSM, and came from a distinguished military family, being the younger brother of India's first PVC awardee, Major Som Nath Sharma.

India's World Cup failure exposes hockey's selection and transition problem

India's World Cup failure exposes hockey's selection and transition problem

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team's failure to reach the semi-finals of the World Cup has highlighted significant issues, including a lack of intent in player transition and questionable selection decisions, according to former players and experts.

Dhruv Jurel: The Fighter Who Refused to Surrender

Dhruv Jurel: The Fighter Who Refused to Surrender

Rediff.com1 days ago

Dhruv Jurel showed the same traits as his father did as an army man: Courage, discipline, resilience and an unwillingness to surrender.

After Gen z, Gen Alpha steps out of classrooms in protest

After Gen z, Gen Alpha steps out of classrooms in protest

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Across India, Gen Alpha students (born between 2010 and 2024) are increasingly taking to the streets to protest against poor school infrastructure, lack of teachers, and unhygienic conditions, leading to some significant wins and drawing attention to the declining state of public education.