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Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Why World Cup Hero Shivam Dube Took Train Home

Rediff.com6 days ago

Shivam Dube, fresh from winning the T20 World Cup, had to take a train home to Mumbai due to fully booked flights, disguising himself to avoid attention.

It was a fairytale: Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

"It was a fairytale": Ganguly reminisces 2001 Kolkata Test Win

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Cricket legends Harbhajan Singh, Venkatesh Prasad, Zaheer Khan, and Sourav Ganguly reminisced about India's historic 2001 Test victory against Australia at Eden Gardens.

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Rediff.com1 days ago

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1 agonists, value growth may moderate because of price erosion.

Mamata vs Suvendu returns, this time in Bhabanipur

Mamata vs Suvendu returns, this time in Bhabanipur

Rediff.com15 hours ago

The political rivalry in Nandigram that defined West Bengal's 2021 assembly polls is set to return to centre stage in a new arena, with Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee locking horns with her protege-turned-adversary Suvendu Adhikari in Bhabanipur, turning the south Kolkata seat into the likely epicentre of the 2026 electoral battle.

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

IPL schedule suspense to end soon

Rediff.com7 days ago

Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Devajit Saikia said the first 20-day schedule of the Indian Premier League 2026 season will be announced in two to three days, with the tournament set to begin on March 28.

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson's 97 Against West Indies Was Turning Point For India: Gambhir

T20 World Cup: Sanju Samson's 97 Against West Indies Was Turning Point For India: Gambhir

Rediff.com7 days ago

'With the ease and the calmness that he batted, it gave us a lot of confidence that now, probably, we are on the right track.'

Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supply: Sitharaman

Ramping up domestic LPG production to ensure supply: Sitharaman

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announces increased domestic LPG production to offset import disruptions caused by Middle East tensions, alongside assurances of fertiliser availability and the clearing of UPA-era oil bonds.

SC halts execution in 2024 Madhya Pradesh child sexual assault and murder case

SC halts execution in 2024 Madhya Pradesh child sexual assault and murder case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has stayed the execution of a man convicted of sexually assaulting and murdering a five-year-old girl in Madhya Pradesh in 2024, pending further investigation and review of the case.

Have Always Believed In Miracles: Sanju

Have Always Believed In Miracles: Sanju

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'Thanking each and every one of you for all the prayers and wishes... Let the celebrations begin. Jai Hind.'

Delhi Police Uncover Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage and Refilling Operations

Delhi Police Uncover Illegal LPG Cylinder Storage and Refilling Operations

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have dismantled an illegal operation involving the storage of over 600 LPG cylinders and arrested an individual for illegally refilling gas cylinders, highlighting concerns over safety and black market activities.

Odisha Mother Pleads for Daughter's Rescue After Alleged Kidnapping to Bangladesh

Odisha Mother Pleads for Daughter's Rescue After Alleged Kidnapping to Bangladesh

Rediff.com7 days ago

An Odisha woman has appealed to the state and central governments for assistance in rescuing her daughter, who she claims was kidnapped and taken to Bangladesh five years ago. The daughter reportedly contacted her mother recently, alleging captivity and forced religious conversion.

KSCA Briefs Expert Committee on M Chinnaswamy Stadium Security Enhancements Ahead of IPL

KSCA Briefs Expert Committee on M Chinnaswamy Stadium Security Enhancements Ahead of IPL

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) presented its security enhancement plans for the M Chinnaswamy Stadium to a government-appointed Expert Committee ahead of the upcoming IPL season. The presentation follows the government's approval for IPL matches at the venue after concerns arose from a previous incident.

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

PSPB and RSPB Secure Early Wins at National Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com3 days ago

Traditional powerhouses PSPB and RSPB began their campaigns strongly at the 87th UTT Senior National Table Tennis Championships, securing dominant victories and moving closer to the knockout stage.

TDP MP and Ex-MLA Detained After Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

TDP MP and Ex-MLA Detained After Hyderabad Farmhouse Drug Raid

Rediff.com2 days ago

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained after a drug raid at a farmhouse in Moinabad, Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was detained for allegedly firing a weapon.

TDP MP and Former MLA Detained After Drug Bust at Hyderabad Farmhouse

TDP MP and Former MLA Detained After Drug Bust at Hyderabad Farmhouse

Rediff.com2 days ago

A TDP MP and former BRS MLA were among those detained following a drug bust at a farmhouse in Moinabad near Hyderabad. Some individuals tested positive for drug consumption, and a businessman was arrested for allegedly firing a weapon.

Donald Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in FIFA World Cup

Donald Trump says it is not appropriate for Iran to be in FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday the Iranian men's national soccer team was welcome to participate in the 2026 World Cup but that he believed it was not appropriate that they be there "for their own life and safety."

India to buy 5 more S-400 Sudarshan air defence squadrons from Russia

India to buy 5 more S-400 Sudarshan air defence squadrons from Russia

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

In Operation Sindoor, Pakistan had deployed additional squadrons of the Chinese-origin HQ-9 air defence systems, which could not do much against the Indian aircraft when they brought down multiple terror targets inside Pakistan.

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Mithali Raj: Indian Cricket's Global Dominance Dream Realised

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mithali Raj expresses her joy at seeing Indian cricket teams, including men's, women's, and junior sides, achieve significant global success, marking a period of dominance.

Iran-Israel Conflict Halts Dubai Weddings

Iran-Israel Conflict Halts Dubai Weddings

Rediff.com5 days ago

With Gulf countries emerging as popular destinations for Indian weddings and pre-wedding shoots, the March-April season had seen a flurry of bookings.

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Court acquits three accused of harbouring terrorists in BJP leader's murder case

Rediff.com4 days ago

A court in Bandipora district, Jammu and Kashmir, has acquitted three individuals accused of harbouring terrorists involved in the killing of a BJP leader and his family in 2020, citing insufficient evidence.

400 killed in Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan rehab centre

400 killed in Pak airstrikes on Afghanistan rehab centre

Rediff.com10 hours ago

A devastating airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation centre has killed hundreds, escalating tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan and prompting international calls for de-escalation and investigation.

After engagement, Prithvi Shaw seeks Mahakal blessings

After engagement, Prithvi Shaw seeks Mahakal blessings

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw and his fiancee Akriti Agarwal visited Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain to offer prayers. Shaw expressed his joy and optimism for future World Cup wins for India, following their recent T20 World Cup victory. He is set to play for Delhi Capitals in the upcoming IPL season.

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Fraud Victims May Get Rs 25k

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Only bona fide victims would be compensated by banks within five days of receiving the complaint.

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Gulf War: How To Manage Investments, Household Budget

Rediff.com1 days ago

Households should moderate large discretionary expenses for the time being.
'They should prioritise essential spending. They should maintain an emergency fund covering 6 to 12 months of expenses.'

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Amritsar Police Smash Cross-Border Arms Smuggling Operation

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled a cross-border arms smuggling operation in Amritsar, arresting six individuals and seizing weapons linked to Pakistan-based smugglers.

Six Arrested in Meghalaya ATM Theft Case Involving Rs 1 Crore

Six Arrested in Meghalaya ATM Theft Case Involving Rs 1 Crore

Rediff.com4 days ago

Police in Meghalaya have arrested six individuals, including two from Haryana, in connection with a series of ATM thefts in the East Khasi Hills district, where approximately Rs 1 crore was stolen from three locations over the past year.

T20 World Cup: 'Kerala-Punjabi bond': Samson on Abhishek partnership

T20 World Cup: 'Kerala-Punjabi bond': Samson on Abhishek partnership

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sanju Samson praises his opening partner Abhishek Sharma, highlighting their explosive partnership and the Kerala-Punjabi friendship that underpins their success after India's T20 World Cup victory.

Bumrah, Samson, Kishan, Pandya named in ICC T20 World Cup team

Bumrah, Samson, Kishan, Pandya named in ICC T20 World Cup team

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Hardik Pandya have been named in the ICC's Team of the 2026 T20 World Cup after India's record-breaking victory.

Punjab Police Dismantles Arms Module Linked to Philippines and UAE

Punjab Police Dismantles Arms Module Linked to Philippines and UAE

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Punjab Police have dismantled an arms supply module with connections to handlers in the Philippines and the UAE, arresting one man and detaining a juvenile. The recovered weapons were intended for use in firing and extortion activities.

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

CPI(M) MLA Downplays G Sudhakaran's Independent Candidacy

CPI(M) MLA Downplays G Sudhakaran's Independent Candidacy

Rediff.com4 days ago

CPI(M) MLA H Salam dismisses the potential impact of senior leader G Sudhakaran contesting as an independent candidate in the upcoming Kerala Assembly election, following Sudhakaran's decision to leave the party.

Talwar and Sheoran Joint Leaders After Round Three of Indorama Ventures Open

Talwar and Sheoran Joint Leaders After Round Three of Indorama Ventures Open

Rediff.com3 days ago

Saptak Talwar and Dhruv Sheoran emerged as joint leaders after the third round of the DP World PGTI's Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship, with Manu Gandas close behind.

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Mercedes-Benz R&D India Teams Up with IIT Delhi for Joint Research

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Mercedes-Benz Research and Development India (MBRDI) has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Delhi for joint research programmes focused on the future of mobility and engineering systems.

TMC Accuses BJP's Rahul Sinha of Discrepancies in Rajya Sabha Nomination

TMC Accuses BJP's Rahul Sinha of Discrepancies in Rajya Sabha Nomination

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The TMC has written to the Election Commission alleging procedural irregularities in the scrutiny of nomination papers of BJP's Rajya Sabha candidate Rahul Sinha, claiming discrepancies in his election affidavit were overlooked.

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

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

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

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.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Triumphs At IGPL Invitational Chandigarh

Gaganjeet Bhullar Triumphs At IGPL Invitational Chandigarh

Rediff.com4 days ago

Gaganjeet Bhullar successfully defended his title at the IGPL Invitational Chandigarh, overcoming a four-shot deficit to claim his fourth IGPL victory.

Sharma Ends Joburg Open T-57th as Bradbury Claims Victory

Sharma Ends Joburg Open T-57th as Bradbury Claims Victory

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Shubhankar Sharma finished tied 57th at the Joburg Open after a final round of 2-over 72, while Dan Bradbury secured the title with a strong performance.

Indian Golfers Dagar, Kapoor, and Prashanth Advance at Women's Australian Open

Indian Golfers Dagar, Kapoor, and Prashanth Advance at Women's Australian Open

Rediff.com4 days ago

Diksha Dagar, Vani Kapoor, and Avani Prashanth made the cut at the Women's Australian Open, while Hitaashee Bakshi and Pranavi Urs missed out. Celine Herbin leads the tournament.

UP MLC Booked for Alleged Forgery and Extortion Attempt

UP MLC Booked for Alleged Forgery and Extortion Attempt

Rediff.com7 days ago

An RLD MLC and four others have been booked for allegedly forging documents and attempting to grab land and extort money from a company in Mathura, Uttar Pradesh.

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home matches in IPL 2026 confirmed to take place in Bengaluru.