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Indian National Injured, No Fatalities in Saudi Arabia Projectile Strike

Indian National Injured, No Fatalities in Saudi Arabia Projectile Strike

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Embassy in Riyadh has confirmed that an Indian national was injured but no fatalities occurred in a projectile incident in Saudi Arabia. The injured individual is receiving treatment at a government hospital.

Indian National Among Fatalities in Saudi Arabia After Projectile Strike

Indian National Among Fatalities in Saudi Arabia After Projectile Strike

Rediff.com4 days ago

An Indian national was killed in Saudi Arabia after a projectile struck a residential area in Al-Kharj Governorate. The incident also resulted in the death of a Bangladeshi national and injuries to twelve others.

Iranian drone strike causes fire at Saudi oil refinery

Iranian drone strike causes fire at Saudi oil refinery

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Falling debris from an intercepted Iranian drone caused a 'limited fire' at Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refining facility in Saudi Arabia, Saudi Defence Ministry spokesperson Turki Al-Maliki said, according to Al Arabiya.

F1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?

F1: Who is Arvid Lindblad?

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Meet the Indian-origin driver to race at Formula One this season.

Pakistan FM Mediates Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Amid Conflict

Pakistan FM Mediates Between Saudi Arabia and Iran Amid Conflict

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Pakistan's Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has been actively involved in mediating between Saudi Arabia and Iran following the outbreak of war, ensuring the safety of Pakistani citizens in affected regions.

'Middle East travel freeze won't impact Australian F1 GP'

'Middle East travel freeze won't impact Australian F1 GP'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Australian Grand Prix chief executive Travis Auld anticipates no impact on this weekend's Formula One season-opener at Melbourne's Albert Park from the travel issues caused by the conflict in the Middle East.

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

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

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

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.

New F1 Rules Spark Uncertainty Ahead of Australian GP

New F1 Rules Spark Uncertainty Ahead of Australian GP

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Formula One's 2026 season opens at the Australian Grand Prix with sweeping chassis and power unit changes, new overtake modes and sustainable fuel ushering in a bold but uncertain new era.

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Formula One enters a new era. Here's what you need to know

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

New cars, new engines, change in qualifying, one rookie are among the many updates from the 2026 F1 season.

Norris Laughs Off Verstappen Jibe Over 2026 Cars

Norris Laughs Off Verstappen Jibe Over 2026 Cars

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

World champion Lando Norris says he was amused by reactions to his comments on the new 2026 Formula One cars after rival Max Verstappen criticised them during pre-season testing in Bahrain.

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported increased vehicle dispatches to dealers in February, driven by sustained domestic demand.

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

India Auto Sales Rise: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Hyundai Report Growth

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Leading automakers in India, including Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai, reported increased vehicle dispatches to dealers in February, driven by sustained domestic demand.

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Cristiano Ronaldo Birthday Special: Age, Stats, Goals and Net Worth Details

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo birthday special coverage: Check Cristiano Ronaldo age, stats, total goals, career records, trophies and net worth details.

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor India posted higher sales in January riding on the growth momentum ushered in by the GST reforms in the festive period last year.

'Pinch-me moment': Keys soaks in life as Aus Open Champ

'Pinch-me moment': Keys soaks in life as Aus Open Champ

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Keys, who captured her first Grand Slam title at the tournament last year, said she was still getting used to the surreal experience of seeing herself immortalised around Melbourne Park.

Is Sindhu motivated for another shot at Olympics?

Is Sindhu motivated for another shot at Olympics?

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

Staying mentally strong, injury-free key as Sindhu keeps long-term eye on LA Games

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.'

GOAT! Cristiano Ronaldo's Stunning Bicycle Kick

GOAT! Cristiano Ronaldo's Stunning Bicycle Kick

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Portuguese superstar Cristiano Ronaldo scored a stunning goal from an overhead kick to lift his team Al-Nassr to a thumping 4-1 win over Al-Khaleej.

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

Sabalenka opposes transgender athletes in women's tennis

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka said it would be unfair for women to face "biological men" in professional tennis.

Lakshya waltzes into second round in Japan

Lakshya waltzes into second round in Japan

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

But it was end of the road for Sen's compatriot Kiran George, who lost 20-22, 10-21 to Malaysia's Jing Hong Kok.

Saudi players suffer as 'overpaid' foreign stars flood SPL

Saudi players suffer as 'overpaid' foreign stars flood SPL

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

Prince Abdullah said Saudi players have become 'extras' since the number of foreign players per team on matchdays rose to eight, urging a cut to seven and more investment in youth development.

WTA Finals: Rybakina keeps winning run intact

WTA Finals: Rybakina keeps winning run intact

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Elena Rybakina stayed unbeaten at the WTA Finals in Riyadh with a 6-4, 6-4 victory over second alternate Ekaterina Alexandrova on Wednesday after Madison Keys withdrew from their final round robin meeting with illness and Mirra Andreeva was not fit to play.

Sabalenka Vows To Prove Kyrgios Wrong In Epic Battle Of Sexes!

Sabalenka Vows To Prove Kyrgios Wrong In Epic Battle Of Sexes!

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Women's World No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka will take on Australian maverick Nick Kyrgios in a 'Battle of the Sexes' exhibition match in Dubai on December 28, organisers announced on Tuesday.

PIX: Sabalenka, Rybakina to battle for WTA Finals crown

PIX: Sabalenka, Rybakina to battle for WTA Finals crown

Rediff.com8 Nov 2025

World number one Aryna Sabalenka overcame Amanda Anisimova 6-3, 3-6, 6-3 in a gladiatorial battle between big-hitters on Friday to book a WTA Finals title showdown with Elena Rybakina.

Arctic Open: Tharun pulls off a heist; Lakshya exits

Arctic Open: Tharun pulls off a heist; Lakshya exits

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Lakshya Sen exits, Mannepalli keeps Indian hopes alive at Arctic Open

Probe finds U'khand cadet missing off Sri Lanka last seen near lifeboat

Probe finds U'khand cadet missing off Sri Lanka last seen near lifeboat

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

An investigation into the disappearance of a merchant navy cadet off the Sri Lankan coast reveals his last known location and details of the search efforts.

Hamilton apologises, but Leclerc shrugs it off

Hamilton apologises, but Leclerc shrugs it off

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'Honestly, for P8 or P9 it doesn't matter. These are things we agree on internally, and this time it didn't happen.'

Car sales in fast lane in Sep on lower prices post GST rejig

Car sales in fast lane in Sep on lower prices post GST rejig

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Auto majors Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra reported robust sales in September as reduced price tags owing to GST rationalisation led to record demand in the Navaratri period. The month also saw Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra settling at number two and three positions, respectively in vehicle wholesales ahead of Hyundai Motor India.

World C'ships: Sen's hopes crushed by World No 1

World C'ships: Sen's hopes crushed by World No 1

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

The 24-year-old Sen, a bronze medallist at the 2021 edition, went down 17-21, 19-21 in 54 minutes.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Yuvraj pays tributes to 'fiercest competitor' Russell

Yuvraj pays tributes to 'fiercest competitor' Russell

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

"One of the fiercest competitors on the field be it with bat, ball or bare hands": Yuvraj Singh pays tribute to Andre Russell

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

Why IPL, PSL Winners May Miss World Clubs T20

Why IPL, PSL Winners May Miss World Clubs T20

Rediff.com6 Jul 2025

Pakistan is likely to be sidelined from the World Clubs T20 Championship expected to be launched next year.

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

F1 PIX: Piastri celebrates 50th race with win from pole in Bahrain

Rediff.com13 Apr 2025

McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrated his 50th Formula One race with a pole-to-flag win in Bahrain on Sunday that sent him second overall.

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

It's curtains for Sen, Mannepalli at Macau Open

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Mannepalli netted a smash as Justin won 9 of the next 13 points to level at 18-all with a sharp return to the forehand.

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Why Ronaldo declined offers to play Club World Cup

Rediff.com29 Jun 2025

'I had some offers to play in the World Cup but I think it didn't make sense because I prefer to have a good rest, because this season will be very long as it is the World Cup season at the end of the year.'

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al-Nassr exit

Cristiano Ronaldo hints at Al-Nassr exit

Rediff.com27 May 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo scored, but Al Nassr lost what could be his last-ever game for the club by 3-2 to Al Fateh on Monday in the Saudi Pro League. Following the match, the football icon hinted at an exit from the Saudi club, which he joined from Manchester United in 2023.

Tennis's hottest rivalry heads to Roland Garros

Tennis's hottest rivalry heads to Roland Garros

Rediff.com22 May 2025

Jannik Sinner's dazzling winning streak ground to a halt ahead of the French Open but the world number one's top-notch return from a three-month doping ban suggests he will be the main challenger to Carlos Alcaraz in Paris.

F1: Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes

F1: Verstappen takes Saudi pole after Norris crashes

Rediff.com20 Apr 2025

World champion Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in dramatic style on Saturday.

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag advance; Sen, Prannoy bow out

Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

P V Sindhu overcame long-time rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan to advance to the Round of 16.