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India women lose to China; crash out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

India women lose to China; crash out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's title defence in the women's team event came to a disappointing end after a 0-3 loss to a second-string China in the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Team Championships.

10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

10 Most Powerful Passports. And India...

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Henley Passport Index 2026 has once again ranked Singapore as the passport offering its people access to the most countries and therefore near-seamless travel accross the planet.

Aadrash Shankar Clinches Bronze in High Jump at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Aadrash Shankar Clinches Bronze in High Jump at Asian Indoor Athletics Championships

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Aadrash Ram Jothi Shankar won a bronze medal in the men's high jump at the 12th Asian Indoor Athletics Championships. Praveen Chithravel finished fourth in the men's triple jump. Manikanta Hoblidhar was disqualified in the 60m heats.

Japan Open: Alcaraz sets title clash with Fritz

Japan Open: Alcaraz sets title clash with Fritz

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

He also overtook his career-best 65-season win tally of 2023 with this win.

Sooryavanshi, Chouhan, Patel in ICC U-19 World Cup team

Sooryavanshi, Chouhan, Patel in ICC U-19 World Cup team

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Kanishk Chouhan, and Henil Patel have been named in the ICC Under-19 World Cup Team of the Tournament after India's record-extending sixth title win.

Coast Guard intercepts Pak fishing boat inside Indian waters, 9 held

Coast Guard intercepts Pak fishing boat inside Indian waters, 9 held

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

A total of nine crew members were found on board the Pakistani boat.

India in race to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

India in race to host 2031 AFC Asian Cup

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) on Wednesday confirmed India's bid to host the Asian Cup in 2031

Asian C'ships: Rudrankksh Patil storms to gold, India sweep team title

Asian C'ships: Rudrankksh Patil storms to gold, India sweep team title

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Rudrankksh Patil secured a gold medal at the Asian Championship, with Arjun Babuta taking silver, highlighting India's strong performance in the men's 10m air rifle event. India also secured the team gold.

Sensex sinks 504 points amid weak global trends

Sensex sinks 504 points amid weak global trends

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended lower on Thursday, snapping a three-day rally, amid a weak trend in global stock markets.

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Stock markets end higher; ITC, banks lead recovery

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Stock markets closed higher on Friday after the Reserve Bank of India kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged as expected and proposed allowing banks to lend to Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) with certain prudential safeguards to deepen the financing pool for the real estate sector.

Markets cheer India-US trade deal: Sensex jumped over 3K points

Markets cheer India-US trade deal: Sensex jumped over 3K points

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty surged in early trading session on Tuesday after India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent from current 25 per cent.

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as matter of concern

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as matter of concern

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The "huge mountain of debt" in developed economies and the risk of a possible unravelling is a matter of concern for India, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday, pointing to the recent spike in Japanese bond yields.

Badminton Asia Team: India women crush Myanmar, men edge Singapore

Badminton Asia Team: India women crush Myanmar, men edge Singapore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions Indian women's team started its campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships on a resounding note, blanking Myanmar 5-0 in their opening Group Y tie in Qingdao, China on Wednesday.

PHOTOS: Modi rides bullet train in Japan

PHOTOS: Modi rides bullet train in Japan

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Modi, accompanied by his Japanese counterpart Shigeru Ishiba, travelled in a bullet train to Sendai, situated at a distance of over 300 km from Tokyo.

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Dhakshineswar Suresh, India's New Tennis Hero

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh is the nation's new Davis Cup hero, having led India to a historic 3-2 Davis Cup win over The Netherlands on Sunday.

It's just the beginning, says Davis Cup hero Dhakshineswar

It's just the beginning, says Davis Cup hero Dhakshineswar

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh capped a breakthrough Davis Cup performance by clinching the decisive fifth rubber to hand India a memorable 3-2 win over the Netherlands and seal the country's place in the Qualifiers Round 2.

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Heavy sell-off in IT counters; Sensex ends up 79 points

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended marginally higher on Wednesday as a sharp decline in IT blue-chip stocks restricted the rally in the markets.

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'After the Galwan clash, the rules of engagement changed with the army commanders allowed to use any means at their disposal as they deem fit for tactical operations.'

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The initial public offering (IPO) market in India last year was hot, with companies raising over $22 billion in 2025. But half of the 350-plus companies that listed on the stock exchange last year traded below their offer price, according to a new research report released by HSBC Global Investment Research - a sobering fact despite what otherwise looked like a rush of companies eager to list on the bourses.

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Modi Courts Japan Inc With Make In India

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Japan is expected to increase its investment target in India from the earlier 5 trillion yen ($34 billion) to almost 10 trillion yen.

Sensex surged 2,073 points at close, Nifty ended at 25,728

Sensex surged 2,073 points at close, Nifty ended at 25,728

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Stock market benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty ended 2.5 per cent higher on Tuesday after India and the US agreed to a trade deal under which Washington will bring down the reciprocal tariff on Indian goods to 18 per cent.

Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs passes away

Former India hockey coach Michael Nobbs passes away

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Michael Nobbs took over the coaching of the Indian men's team in 2011 after it had failed to qualify for the Beijing Games in 2008.

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

14 Gorgeous Places For Lovers

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Look for love in the right places!

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Osaka Goes Viral With Iconic Australian Open Entrance

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Osaka made her way into Rod Laver Arena carrying a parasol, wearing a wide-brimmed hat with a veil, and Nike's Copa-Light Liquid Lime-White dress with soft, jellyfish-inspired ruffles.

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Prioritising recovery, patience key to longevity: Intanon

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

'My aim is to stay on the World Tour year by year. I am not thinking about the 2028 Olympics'

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

$6-Billion Foreign Bet on India's Private Banks

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Cleaner balance sheets, regulatory support and strong growth prospects helped Indian private banks attract over $6 billion in foreign capital, with more deals expected in 2026.

Dragged by metal, IT stocks Sensex ends down 297 points

Dragged by metal, IT stocks Sensex ends down 297 points

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

From the Sensex firms, Tata Steel tanked the most by 4.57 per cent. ICICI Bank, Power Grid, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, Infosys and Kotak Mahindra Bank were also among the laggards. Mahindra & Mahindra, State Bank of India, ITC and Bharat Electronics were among the gainers.

Asia Cup: Harmanpreet leads India to win over Japan

Asia Cup: Harmanpreet leads India to win over Japan

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

India had beaten China 4-3 in their campaign opener on Friday.

What Does It Cost To Live Per Day?

What Does It Cost To Live Per Day?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

What does it cost per day for a single person to live in different countries? Here is sampling of expenses.

Golf Legend 'Jumbo' Ozaki Passes Into The Ages

Golf Legend 'Jumbo' Ozaki Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Masashi 'Jumbo' Ozaki, one of only two Japanese golfers to be inducted into the World Golf Hall of Fame, died at 78 after a battle with colon cancer.

Esha Singh shoots gold at Asian Championship!

Esha Singh shoots gold at Asian Championship!

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Esha Singh fought off challenges from two Chinese Taipei shooters as well as compatriot Suruchi Singh, to claim her second individual senior Asian Championship gold, even as Samrat Rana bagged bronze.

Sensex jumps 487 points on optimism over India-EU FTA

Sensex jumps 487 points on optimism over India-EU FTA

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

From the 30-Sensex firms, Bharat Electronics surged nearly 9 per cent post its December quarter earnings. Eternal, Bajaj Finance, Power Grid, Trent, Mahindra & Mahindra and UltraTech Cement were the other major gainers. Maruti, Sun Pharma, Infosys and Bharti Airtel were among the other laggards.

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance in Indonesia

PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth advance in Indonesia

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India's PV Sindhu and Kidambi Srikanth progressed at the Indonesia Masters, but the tournament ended early for several other Indian players.

Sensex jumps 944 points on value-buying in oil, auto, banking stocks

Sensex jumps 944 points on value-buying in oil, auto, banking stocks

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Bharat Electronics, Reliance Industries, Mahindra & Mahindra, Larsen & Toubro, InterGlobe Aviation, ICICI Bank and UltraTech Cement were among the other major gainers. Axis Bank, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Trent and Titan were the laggards.

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and focus on products and ownership experience amid intense competition in India's SUV market.

India Open: Lakshya enters quarters; Satwik-Chirag exit

India Open: Lakshya enters quarters; Satwik-Chirag exit

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Former champion Lakshya Sen produced a composed and tactical performance to advance to the quarterfinals of the $950,000 India Open Super 750 badminton tournament but Kidambi Srikanth and HS Prannoy bowed out after a spirited show, in New Delhi, on Thursday.

'Banks not investing in right technology'

'Banks not investing in right technology'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'There is a challenge in repositioning yourself, maybe reinventing yourself.'

Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Sensex rises 222 points helped by rally in L&T

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty closed higher on Thursday, helped by a rally in blue-chip Larsen & Toubro and the Economic Survey projecting the GDP growth of 6.8-7.2 per cent for the next fiscal.

Osaka turns Rod Laver into a runway, battles into round 2

Osaka turns Rod Laver into a runway, battles into round 2

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Twice Australian Open champion Naomi Osaka floated onto Rod Laver Arena in a jellyfish-inspired outfit and claimed a see-sawing 6-3, 3-6, 6-4 win over Croatian battler Antonia Ruzic to reach the second round at Melbourne Park on Tuesday.

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.