News for '-first'

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

Assam Becomes First State To Enter Oil Production

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Assam has become the first state in India to directly venture into oil production, following the discovery of hydrocarbons at the Namrup-Borhat block.

New Air Ticket Refund Rules Will Help You

New Air Ticket Refund Rules Will Help You

Rediff.com8 hours ago

While this doesn't mean that air travel is now a breeze, what it does mean is that you now have more rights and more control over your money.

Ranji Final turns ugly: Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder

Ranji Final turns ugly: Dogra headbutts Karnataka fielder

Rediff.com2 days ago

The highly anticipated Ranji Trophy final between Jammu & Kashmir and Karnataka turned tense on Wednesday when J&K captain Paras Dogra lost his composure and headbutted a Karnataka fielder during Day 2 of the match at the KSCA Hubli Cricket Ground.

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Shimron Hetmyer runs rampage as West Indies demolish Zimbabwe

Rediff.com4 days ago

Shimron Hetmyer's explosive innings of 85 runs powered West Indies to a commanding 107-run victory over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

T20 World Cup: India Needs To Do This If They Want To Get Into Semis

Rediff.com4 days ago

'India is struggling against spin. So how do you solve that? Try to rearrange the batting order in a way that naturally good players of spin are batting up the order, and people like Tilak Varma, who is struggling a little bit, can come down the order.'

Karnataka Enters Ranji Trophy Final After 11 Years; To Face Jammu And Kashmir

Karnataka Enters Ranji Trophy Final After 11 Years; To Face Jammu And Kashmir

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Karnataka secured their spot in the Ranji Trophy final after 11 years, progressing due to a first-innings lead in their drawn semi-final against Uttarakhand.

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Study: Worrying About Aging May Accelerate Biological Aging

Rediff.com11 hours ago

New research from NYU suggests that worrying about aging, particularly fears about declining health, may accelerate biological aging at the cellular level in women.

'Kennedy Brought Me Out Of A Very Dark Phase'

'Kennedy Brought Me Out Of A Very Dark Phase'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'Kennedy is deeply personal.'

Siddaramaiah Calls for Ethical AI Use, Protecting Artists in AVGC-XR

Siddaramaiah Calls for Ethical AI Use, Protecting Artists in AVGC-XR

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah emphasized the importance of ethical AI usage, intellectual property protection, and fair compensation in the AVGC-XR sector, advocating for AI to enhance human creativity rather than replace artists.

National Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports Coming to J&K

National Centre of Excellence for Winter Sports Coming to J&K

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya announced the establishment of a National Centre of Excellence to promote winter sports in Jammu and Kashmir and the expansion of the Khelo India Winter Games into a 15-day event.

The saree-clad officer who made Devuji surrender

The saree-clad officer who made Devuji surrender

Rediff.com1 days ago

Telangana Police's Special Intelligence Branch, led by officer B Sumathi, successfully negotiated the surrender of top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devuji and other Maoist leaders, marking a significant victory for the state.

Karnataka power tussle intensifies, DKS loyalists gather at hotel

Karnataka power tussle intensifies, DKS loyalists gather at hotel

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Supporters of Deputy Chief Minister D K Shivakumar gathered to discuss strategies for his elevation to the Chief Minister post in Karnataka, intensifying the power struggle within the ruling Congress party.

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

How SA ended India's 12-match T20 World Cup winning streak

Rediff.com5 days ago

South Africa showcased their T20 World Cup title aspirations with a commanding 76-run victory over India in their Super Eight clash, fuelled by David Miller's explosive batting and a dominant bowling performance.

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

'Geopolitical Realities Have Turned Afghanistan And Pakistan Into Enemies'

Rediff.com10 hours ago

'Islamabad feels it has no alternative, but to address the challenges from the Afghan-Taliban through an open war.'

'Nehru Believed India And China Should Be Brothers'

'Nehru Believed India And China Should Be Brothers'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Nehru was an idealist, he was certainly a visionary in one way, but Mao Zedong was not. Mao Zedong was a very down-to-earth strategist. He wanted to take Tibet, to take the plateau, to take the rivers, to take the minerals.'

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

T20 World Cup: Super 8 shock: SA rips through India's lineup

Rediff.com5 days ago

David Miller smashed a brilliant half-century while Marco Jansen picked up four wickets as South Africa thrashed India by 76 runs in the ICC T20 World Cup Super 8s match.

NZ are India's second favourites at T20 WC: Mitchell

NZ are India's second favourites at T20 WC: Mitchell

Rediff.com4 days ago

Daryl Mitchell says New Zealand will embrace their tag as Indian fans' 'second favourite team' as they face must-win Super Eight clashes against Sri Lanka and England in the T20 World Cup.

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Indian car buyers care more about affordability than technology, keeping ICE vehicles dominant while hybrids emerge as the preferred transition option and EVs struggle in the mass market.

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Teja Sajja-Allu Arjun's Picture For Posterity

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Sometimes, I have to pinch myself to remind myself that it's real.'

India backs Gaza peace plan, Modi tells Israeli Knesset

India backs Gaza peace plan, Modi tells Israeli Knesset

Rediff.com2 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the Israeli Parliament, reaffirming India's support for Israel in the face of terrorism and expressing support for the Gaza peace initiative.

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

T20 World Cup: Windies run riot, thrash Zimbabwe

Rediff.com4 days ago

A blistering assault from Shimron Hetmyer and Rovman Powell powered West Indies to a crushing 107-run win over Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup Super Eights at the Wankhede

Tamil Nadu bets big on India's first full-stack sovereign AI park

Tamil Nadu bets big on India's first full-stack sovereign AI park

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The sovereign AI park will be a first-of-its-kind, purpose-built district in India, integrating AI compute infrastructure, secure data frameworks, model research labs, and AI innovation clusters, along with a dedicated institute for AI in governance.

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

T20 World Cup: 'Best innings of his life': Shaheen on Brook's ton

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan's Shaheen Afridi praised England's Harry Brook for his match-winning century in the T20 World Cup, acknowledging it as potentially the best innings of Brook's career. Afridi also discussed Pakistan's chances of reaching the semi-finals.

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda Are Married

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rashmika Mandanna, Vijay Deverakonda celebrated their wedding in Udaipur, blending Telugu and Kodava traditions in a heartfelt ceremony.

Ranji Trophy: Smaran's twin tons power Karnataka to final

Ranji Trophy: Smaran's twin tons power Karnataka to final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Karnataka dominates Uttarakhand in the Ranji Trophy semifinal, building a massive lead and securing a likely spot in the final against Jammu and Kashmir.

Reset Hamilton Keyed Up For 'One Hell Of A Season'

Reset Hamilton Keyed Up For 'One Hell Of A Season'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lewis Hamilton says he 'forgot who I was' after a tough Ferrari season but insists he is reset, refreshed and ready for the new F1 campaign.

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Markram: 'No Step Is Easy' as SA Close In on Semis

Rediff.com1 days ago

Aiden Markram's unbeaten 82 and a 95-run opening stand with Quinton de Kock powered South Africa to a nine-wicket win over West Indies, putting the Proteas on the brink of the T20 World Cup semi-finals.

India A crush Bangladesh to defend Asia Cup Rising Stars title

India A crush Bangladesh to defend Asia Cup Rising Stars title

Rediff.com5 days ago

Tejal Hasanbis's impactful half-century and Prema Rawat's leg-spin helped India A defeat Bangladesh A by 46 runs in the ACC Women's Asia Cup Rising Stars final.

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

Rediff.com5 days ago

The move follows a quiet visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Oil PSUs Spent 81% Of FY26 Capex Target

Oil PSUs Spent 81% Of FY26 Capex Target

Rediff.com4 days ago

Of the 1.32 trillion capex target for FY26, State-run oil firms have already spent 1.07 trillion in the first 10 months.

ISL: NorthEast United hold Bengaluru FC; Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters

ISL: NorthEast United hold Bengaluru FC; Mumbai City down Kerala Blasters

Rediff.com5 days ago

Bengaluru FC and NorthEast United FC played a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match.

'Players Will Speak Up': Moeen Ali Threatens Action Over Pakistan Boycott In The Hundred

'Players Will Speak Up': Moeen Ali Threatens Action Over Pakistan Boycott In The Hundred

Rediff.com2 days ago

Media reports in the UK claim that Indian-owned franchises plan to avoid signing Pakistan's player in the auction next month, fearing severe backlash by fans back home in India.

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

'India Is A Reverse AI Trade Globally'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The day that the market realises that they've overspent (on AI) and there's a sudden collapse in the capex, then India can start outperforming again.'

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Athletics Federation of India to conduct SRY Gene Test at national-level events

Rediff.com9 hours ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) will conduct SRY Gene Tests in national-level competitions to ensure fair competition in the women's category. They will also conduct DNA testing of upcoming athletes for research and development purposes.

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

ISL: Odisha FC, Inter Kashi locked in goalless stalemate

Rediff.com3 days ago

Odisha FC and Inter Kashi FC played out a goalless draw in an Indian Super League match, with both sides failing to convert their chances.

Marsh Says Australia 'Respect Noise' After T20 WC Exit

Marsh Says Australia 'Respect Noise' After T20 WC Exit

Rediff.com7 days ago

Australia captain Mitchell Marsh says team respects criticism after shock T20 World Cup exit, with Cricket Australia set to conduct a forensic review.

India-US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal

India-US reschedule meeting on interim trade deal

Rediff.com5 days ago

India and the US have decided to reschedule their meeting to finalize the interim trade pact due to recent developments and implications, including changes in US tariffs.

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

English Premier League: Arsenal thrash Spurs; Liverpool grab late win at Forest

Rediff.com5 days ago

Eberechi Eze timed his return to the Arsenal scoresheet to perfection with two goals in a 4-1 derby rout of Tottenham Hotspur.

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Rediff.com4 days ago

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre's capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya.

'Stay In Your Lane': Miller On How SA Crushed India

'Stay In Your Lane': Miller On How SA Crushed India

Rediff.com4 days ago

David Miller says India are beatable if teams keep it simple and execute under pressure after South Africa's 76-run win in the T20 World Cup.