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India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

India, UAE seal defence pact, set $200 bn trade target

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Under the defence partnership, India and the UAE are eyeing defence industrial collaboration and cooperation in advanced technologies, cyberspace training, special operations, interoperability of their militaries and counter terrorism.

NPS Changes: How to Use It Wisely

NPS Changes: How to Use It Wisely

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'Stay invested but progressively reduce risk. Beyond a point, the objective should shift from maximising returns to avoiding unpleasant surprises.'

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

It's official! RCB to play two IPL games in Raipur

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

The Justice Cunha Commission which was constituted to investigate the June 4 stampede, had reportedly concluded in its report that the "design and structure" of the stadium were "unsuitable and unsafe" for mass gatherings

Deported Assamese Women Files Plea In SC

Deported Assamese Women Files Plea In SC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Despite her special leave petition being pending before the Supreme Court, she was deported to Bangladesh from the Matila transit camp on December 19.

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Mitchell Starc opens up on retirement

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

'As I said, while you're contributing, or while you're in the best group of players, why do you have to put a cap on a guy or a girl, if you're a certain age?'

Stepmother brands 5-yr-old girl's private parts with hot spatula for bedwetting

Stepmother brands 5-yr-old girl's private parts with hot spatula for bedwetting

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

A five-year-old girl was allegedly injured by her stepmother with a hot steel spatula for bedwetting in Palakkad, Kerala. The stepmother has been arrested and remanded to judicial custody.

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

How astrologer dad shaped Vaishnavi's cricket dream

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Long before Vaishnavi Sharma picked up a cricket ball, she says her future as a cricketer was known to her astrologer father, Narendra Sharma.

Aus Open: Gauff, Medvedev advance to second round

Aus Open: Gauff, Medvedev advance to second round

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff started her quest for a maiden Australian Open title with a straight games win over Kamilla Rakhimova to reach the second round.

Suryakumar Flops Again!

Suryakumar Flops Again!

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav suffered another failure during Mumbai's Vijay Hazare Trophy match against Punjab on Thursday.

Kyrgios won't play singles at Australian Open

Kyrgios won't play singles at Australian Open

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Nick Kyrgios will only feature in the doubles at the Australian Open, which begins at Melbourne Park on January 18.

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

WPL: Patil's fiery 5-fer hands RCB facile win over GG

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru rode on a century partnership between Radha Yadav and Richa Ghosh before off-spinner Shreyanka Patil produced a magical five-wicket haul to beat Gujarat Giants by 32 runs and register their third consecutive win in the Women's Premier League, in Navi Mumbai, on Friday.

Fire-hit Goa nightclub ran under multiple names since 1999: Sawant

Fire-hit Goa nightclub ran under multiple names since 1999: Sawant

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

The chief minister fielded a volley of questions from the Opposition benches regarding the fire that broke out at Birch by Romeo Lane, a nightclub at Arpora village in North Goa that claimed 25 lives last month.

Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Australia get over the line in Sydney for 4-1 Ashes triumph

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Cameron Green and Alex Carey guided Australia to an emphatic five-wicket victory against England, to claim the series 4-1, on Day 5 of the fifth Ashes Test on Thursday.

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

When Bumrah Bowled Off-Spin And Kept Wickets!

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

"Bowled off spin, kept wickets, batted at six": Bumrah remembers college days

Indore water tragedy: Rahul meets patients, victims' families

Indore water tragedy: Rahul meets patients, victims' families

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

'This is the urban model. This isn't just about Indore. This is happening in cities across the country'

'Uddhav Has Emerged As Mumbai's Tiger'

'Uddhav Has Emerged As Mumbai's Tiger'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'Marathi-speaking people of Mumbai have now emerged as a consolidated vote bank standing firmly behind the Thackerays.'

'Maoist Leadership Has Been Totally Eliminated'

'Maoist Leadership Has Been Totally Eliminated'

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

'The Maoist leadership spread fear that surrender meant torture or death. Once that false narrative collapsed and our operations proved transparent and credible, the surrender momentum became irreversible.' 'From 42,000 square kilometres, Maoist activity is now confined to barely 500-600 square kilometres -- less than two per cent of Bastar. This is their last remaining base area.'

Washington's injury update: Will he play the next ODI?

Washington's injury update: Will he play the next ODI?

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

India all-rounder Washington Sundar suffered an injury scare and will undergo a scan after picking up a side strain during the first ODI against New Zealand in Vadodara on Sunday.

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

India-Pakistan Hockey Players Exchange High-Fives!

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

After the national anthems, players from both sides lined up and high-fived each other before they moved into their designated half.

India look to fix spin woes in Indore decider vs New Zealand

India look to fix spin woes in Indore decider vs New Zealand

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Kuldeep, spin strategy in focus as India prepare for Indore decider

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

T20 rankings: Harmanpreet closes in on top 10, Deepti dethroned

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Deepti Sharma lost the top spot in the bowling rankings, as her return of one for 28 in the fifth T20I was not enough to stop Australia's Annabel Sutherland's climb to the top.

'About 30-35 people broke barricades and indulged in rioting'

'About 30-35 people broke barricades and indulged in rioting'

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

A group allegedly protested and clashed with police during an anti-encroachment drive near a mosque in Delhi, resulting in injuries and detentions.

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

Who is Michael Carrick? The man asked to save United

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester United have turned to one of their own, appointing their former midfielder Michael Carrick to steady the ship as interim manager until the season's end, the Premier League club said on Tuesday.

WPL PIX: RCB thump UP Warriorz by 9 wickets

WPL PIX: RCB thump UP Warriorz by 9 wickets

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

IMAGES from the WPL match played between Royal Challengers Bengaluru and UP Warriorz on Monday.

Jurel's ton stuns Bengal; NRR breaks Baroda hearts

Jurel's ton stuns Bengal; NRR breaks Baroda hearts

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Strong fifties from Atharva Taide and Ravikumar Samarth powered Vidarbha into the quarterfinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a thumping 160-run win over Assam in Rajkot on Thursday.

Bajaj Finserv completes Allianz's stake buyout in its insurance arms

Bajaj Finserv completes Allianz's stake buyout in its insurance arms

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

Bajaj Finserv on Thursday said it has completed the acquisition of Allianz SE's stake in Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, worth Rs 12,190 crore and Rs 9,200 crore, respectively. Bajaj Finserv, along with Bajaj Holdings & Investment and Jamnalal Sons, acquired the foreign insurer's 23 per cent stake in the businesses, marking the largest transaction in the Indian insurance sector.

Man shoots wife dead at UP police station after elopement complaint

Man shoots wife dead at UP police station after elopement complaint

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

A man allegedly shot his wife dead at a police station in Hardoi, Uttar Pradesh, after she was detained following his complaint that she had eloped with her lover.

How To Say No To A Clingy, Married Woman

How To Say No To A Clingy, Married Woman

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Let her know that you are in a happy marriage and you are not comfortable with her behaviour, advises rediffGURU Ravi Mittal.

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

WPL: Capitals clinch last-ball thriller vs Warriorz

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Delhi Capitals secure first win of WPL after scratchy run chase

Mitchell reveals why he went after Kuldeep!

Mitchell reveals why he went after Kuldeep!

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Mitchell says adapting to Kuldeep key after series-levelling win

Dog lovers, feeders will be held responsible for dog bites: SC

Dog lovers, feeders will be held responsible for dog bites: SC

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the lack of implementation of stray animal norms and indicated it will direct state governments to pay significant compensation for dog-bite incidents. The court also suggested holding dog feeders responsible for attacks.

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Federer hails Sincaraz rivalry as new era of men's tennis

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

'I've practised with both of them a little bit and they're incredible ball strikers. There's more to come, I hope they stay injury-free.'

Delhi woman, who witnessed husband's murder in 2023, shot dead

Delhi woman, who witnessed husband's murder in 2023, shot dead

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

A 44-year-old woman was shot dead in northwest Delhi. Police suspect the killing is related to the 2023 murder of her husband, in which she was a key witness.

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Silver's breakout drags gold-silver ratio to lowest in over a decade

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

ilver continues to outperform the yellow metal, with the gold-to-silver price ratio declining to its lowest level since 2013. The ratio fell to around 57 on Wednesday in the international market, from a five-year high of 100.8 at the end of April 2025.

'Can We Break Up After A Month?'

'Can We Break Up After A Month?'

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

'What interested me more than the influencers was how were they surviving in Bombay?' 'How many reels did they make per month? How much money did they need to get by?' 'Did they get a job and then come back home and do this at night?'

Manchester United sack manager Amorim

Manchester United sack manager Amorim

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim, the Premier League club said on Monday.

BJP-Sena capture BMC, break Thackeray hold after 25 yrs

BJP-Sena capture BMC, break Thackeray hold after 25 yrs

Rediff.com17 Jan 2026

The BJP and Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena alliance secured a majority in the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) elections, winning 118 out of 227 seats and ending the Thackeray family's long-standing control.

5 held after violence erupts during demolition drive near Delhi mosque

5 held after violence erupts during demolition drive near Delhi mosque

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Violence erupted during an anti-encroachment drive near the Faiz-e-Elahi mosque in Delhi's Ramlila Maidan area early Wednesday, with some people pelting stones at police personnel, leaving five of them injured.

Olympic champ Cizeron hits back at partner's claims

Olympic champ Cizeron hits back at partner's claims

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Swiss Olympic snowboard medallist Ueli Kestenholz dies in avalanche

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Iran set to hang first protester as Trump promises 'help'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Iran is set to witness more brutality as the administration has decided to execute its first protester on Wednesday amid mass arrests of anti-regime protesters, New York Post reported, citing human rights groups.