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1,000 Indians still in Iran: MEA to Parl panel

1,000 Indians still in Iran: MEA to Parl panel

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Ministry of External Affairs informed a parliamentary committee that nearly 1,000 Indians remain in Iran amidst the West Asia conflict, and 23,000 students in the Gulf region missed CBSE exams due to the turmoil.

T20 World Cup win bigger than anything for me in this life: Sanju Samson

T20 World Cup win bigger than anything for me in this life: Sanju Samson

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson expressed heartfelt gratitude after playing a key role in India's successful campaign at the T20 World Cup, saying the moment felt like the realisation of a long-cherished dream.

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com5 days ago

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, highlights India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and large pool of digitally skilled people. He emphasises the continued importance of developers in the age of AI and Cognizant's focus on becoming an 'AI builder' company.

India rejects claims of oil tanker swap with Iran for Hormuz access

India rejects claims of oil tanker swap with Iran for Hormuz access

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian government has refuted reports suggesting a deal with Iran involving the release of seized oil tankers in exchange for safe passage of Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

'Clarity And Communication': Rishabh Pant's Strong Message For LSG Ahead Of IPL 2026

'Clarity And Communication': Rishabh Pant's Strong Message For LSG Ahead Of IPL 2026

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Lucknow Super Giants captain Rishabh Pant has highlighted the importance of team bonding, communication, and clear objectives as the franchise prepares for IPL 2026.

Lokesh Sathyanathan Wins Long Jump Gold At NCAA Indoor Championships

Lokesh Sathyanathan Wins Long Jump Gold At NCAA Indoor Championships

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Young Indian athlete Lokesh Sathyanathan won the gold medal in the men's long jump at the NCAA Indoor Championships, setting a new indoor national record.

Mr & Mrs Kuldeep Yadav: First Wedding Photos Out

Mr & Mrs Kuldeep Yadav: First Wedding Photos Out

Rediff.com14 Mar 2026

Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav married his childhood friend Vanshika Chadha in a ceremony in Mussoorie. The wedding was attended by fellow cricketers and featured celebrations.

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Arjun Maini gears up for 2026 DTM season with HRT Ford Racing

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue with HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, driving the No. 36 Ford Mustang GT3 EVO as the team prepares for the championship opener in Austria.

Super-Slim Xiaomi Pad 8 Debuts In India

Super-Slim Xiaomi Pad 8 Debuts In India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The device is one of the slimmest tablets, measuring a skinny 5.75 mm in thickness.

War Reveals Brutal Math Of Cheap Drones Vs Missiles

War Reveals Brutal Math Of Cheap Drones Vs Missiles

Rediff.com5 days ago

The modern war is about quality over quantity, points out Mihir S Sharma.

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Smriti Mandhana solidifies top spot in ODI batting charts; Jemimah drops to 12th

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

Smriti Mandhana retains her top position in the latest women's ODI batting rankings, while New Zealand players make significant gains after strong performances against Zimbabwe.

Couple Friendly, Aspirants On OTT

Couple Friendly, Aspirants On OTT

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Save yourself a seat on the couch to binge watch these many OTT offerings of the week.

FDs To SIPs: How To Avoid Costly Money Mistakes

FDs To SIPs: How To Avoid Costly Money Mistakes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ask rediffGURU Reetika Sharma your insurance, mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

Five-time champs MI commence training ahead of IPL 2026

Five-time champs MI commence training ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Mumbai Indians began their pre-season preparatory camp in Mumbai on Monday, with coach Mahela Jayawardene overseeing his wards.

AIU Enhances Tool for Anonymous Doping Violation Reporting

AIU Enhances Tool for Anonymous Doping Violation Reporting

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Athletics Integrity Unit (AIU) has enhanced its intelligence gathering tool to allow two-way communication with anonymous informers of doping and other ethical violations in athletics, while preserving their confidentiality.

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Why India is Poised to Lead in AI Enablement

Rediff.com6 days ago

Cognizant's Chief AI Officer, Babak Hodjat, discusses India's unique position in AI enablement due to its strong technology foundation and skilled workforce, emphasising the continued importance of developers in the age of AI-generated code.

Myanmar insurgent training: 7 foreigners' phones sent for analysis

Myanmar insurgent training: 7 foreigners' phones sent for analysis

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi court has granted the National Investigation Agency (NIA) 11-day custody of several foreign nationals accused of training Myanmar-based Ethnic Armed Groups (EAGs) known to support insurgent groups in India.

Imran Khan Examined by Doctors in Jail Amid Eye Ailment

Imran Khan Examined by Doctors in Jail Amid Eye Ailment

Rediff.com5 days ago

A medical team examined jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan at Adiala Jail in Rawalpindi, following an Islamabad High Court order. Khan is suffering from central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO).

Kerala salutes 10-month-old organ donor who gave 4 people a new life

Kerala salutes 10-month-old organ donor who gave 4 people a new life

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Kerala bid farewell to a 10-month-old girl, the state's youngest organ donor, with state honors after her parents donated her organs following her brain death.

CSK Share Dhoni's Bat-Repair Video, Fans Go Crazy

CSK Share Dhoni's Bat-Repair Video, Fans Go Crazy

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

MS Dhoni is preparing for another season with Chennai Super Kings, showcasing his attention to detail by personally repairing and polishing his bat with an electric sander.

AIIMS Jammu Performs Complex Neurosurgery on Teen with Rare Tumour

AIIMS Jammu Performs Complex Neurosurgery on Teen with Rare Tumour

Rediff.com6 days ago

AIIMS Jammu successfully performed reconstructive neurosurgery on a 15-year-old girl suffering from a rare bony tumour affecting her forehead and eye socket, restoring her vision and facial symmetry.

Mussoorie gears up for Kuldeep Yadav's star-studded wedding

Mussoorie gears up for Kuldeep Yadav's star-studded wedding

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Preparations are in full swing in Mussoorie for the wedding of Indian cricketer Kuldeep Yadav and his fiancee Vanshika, with the Savoy Hotel booked for the event and expected to host numerous VIP guests.

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Bangladesh Cricket Board Election Probe: Sports Minister To Consult ICC

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bangladesh's Sports Minister Aminul Haque plans to consult with the ICC regarding alleged irregularities in the Bangladesh Cricket Board elections and will appoint a committee to investigate the country's failure to participate in the T20 World Cup.

ICC T20I Rankings: Kishan No. 2, chasing Abhishek

ICC T20I Rankings: Kishan No. 2, chasing Abhishek

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Ishan Kishan's impressive performance in the T20 World Cup has propelled him to a career-high second position in the ICC T20I batting rankings, while Rashid Khan overtakes Varun Chakravarthy to become the top-ranked bowler.

IISc Partners with Groww Foundation to Boost Semiconductor Skills

IISc Partners with Groww Foundation to Boost Semiconductor Skills

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian Institute of Science (IISc) and Groww Foundation have launched a semiconductor skill development programme to train the next generation of talent, with a focus on encouraging participation from women and young students.

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Making a difference for India gives me greatest joy: Bumrah

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on stepping up in pressure moments after his Player-of-the-Match performance helped India beat New Zealand national cricket team to win the ICC Men's T20 World Cup at home.

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'

Understand govt's...: Tharoor back's India's Iran war stance

Understand govt's...: Tharoor back's India's Iran war stance

Rediff.com5 days ago

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor is urging the Indian government to take a more proactive role in mediating the escalating conflict between the US-Israel alliance and Iran, emphasising the impact on India's energy security and regional stability.

Delhi's Uttam Nagar on edge ahead of Eid; HC tells police not to be lax

Delhi's Uttam Nagar on edge ahead of Eid; HC tells police not to be lax

Rediff.com4 days ago

Delhi Police have implemented heightened security measures in Dwarka, including Uttam Nagar, ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr, following communal tensions sparked by a recent incident. The Delhi High Court has directed the police to ensure a peaceful environment for the festival.

'Shreyas Iyer Is a Proven Cricketer': Pathan Backs PBKS Captain

'Shreyas Iyer Is a Proven Cricketer': Pathan Backs PBKS Captain

Rediff.com7 days ago

Irfan Pathan backs Shreyas Iyer to replicate last season's form for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, saying the batter is already a proven cricketer who doesn't need the league to prove his place in India's T20I team.

Delhi Man Arrested After Deadly Scissors Attack Over Debt

Delhi Man Arrested After Deadly Scissors Attack Over Debt

Rediff.com10 Mar 2026

A 28-year-old man has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly stabbing two men with scissors over a monetary dispute, resulting in one death and one severe injury.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Hails World Cup Final Century as 'Special'

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Hails World Cup Final Century as 'Special'

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Indian cricket prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi reflects on his match-winning century in the Under-19 World Cup final against England, describing it as a 'special' moment in his career. He also discusses his approach to the upcoming IPL season.

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 American for aiding insurgency in India

NIA arrests 6 Ukrainians, 1 American for aiding insurgency in India

Rediff.com6 days ago

The NIA alleged that the accused were in touch with ethnic armed groups in Myanmar and supported proscribed Indian insurgent outfits by supplying weapons, drones and providing training.

Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur Tie the Knot

Kritika Kamra, Gaurav Kapur Tie the Knot

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

'We've always believed that the most meaningful moments in life are the ones shared with the people you love. As we begin this new chapter together, we're so grateful to celebrate our wedding surrounded by our families and closest friends at home in Mumbai.'

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.' Shipping giants are billing Indian exporters up to $3,000 per container in war surcharges -- on cargo that sailed before the war began -- as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down.

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Arjun Maini to Race for HRT Ford Racing in 2026 DTM Season

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian driver Arjun Maini will continue to race for HRT Ford Racing in the 2026 DTM season, the team announced.

Geopolitical Shifts Position India as a Key Technology Partner

Geopolitical Shifts Position India as a Key Technology Partner

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar highlights India's growing importance as a technology partner due to geopolitical uncertainties and the need for resilient supply chains.

Is US-Israel-Iran War Entering Endgame?

Is US-Israel-Iran War Entering Endgame?

Rediff.com6 days ago

To be sure, Trump is furious, as the trajectory of the war is in a state of Zugzwang, as chess players call it. Trump and Netanyahu stare at two choices -- retreat in humiliation and concede Tehran's demands -- recognition of its rights, reparations, and binding security guarantees -- or perish in a quagmire, points out Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

J-K Tightens Rules for Courier Companies to Curb Drug Trafficking

J-K Tightens Rules for Courier Companies to Curb Drug Trafficking

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir government has issued an order regulating courier companies, parcel services, and logistics operators in Jammu district to prevent the transport of contraband substances.

Yelahanka Woman's Death Leads to Husband's Arrest on Dowry Harassment Charges

Yelahanka Woman's Death Leads to Husband's Arrest on Dowry Harassment Charges

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

A 24-year-old woman was found dead in her Yelahanka home, leading to the arrest of her husband on charges of dowry harassment. The woman's family alleges murder, while police investigate the circumstances surrounding her death.