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Sunetra Pawar gets 3 ministries, Fadnavis keeps finance

Sunetra Pawar gets 3 ministries, Fadnavis keeps finance

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Newly-appointed Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar has been allocated the portfolios of State Excise Duty, Sports and Youth Affairs and Minorities Development and Aukaf.

How Sindhu inspired Devika Sihag to Thailand Masters title

How Sindhu inspired Devika Sihag to Thailand Masters title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag, who won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title last week, acknowledged the role of PV Sindhu and coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama in her triumph

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

EPL PIX: Bournemouth bury Liverpool; Spurs draw at Burnley

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Images from the EPL matches played on Saturday.

Dhoni backs Kohli, Rohit: Age should not be a criteria

Dhoni backs Kohli, Rohit: Age should not be a criteria

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Mahendra Singh Dhoni says nobody should decide the future of Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, insisting that performance and fitness must guide selection

Europa League: Roma ease past Stuttgart; Aston Villa, Lyon in last 16

Europa League: Roma ease past Stuttgart; Aston Villa, Lyon in last 16

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

AS Roma took a big step towards qualifying for the Europa League last 16 with a 2-0 win over VfB Stuttgart on Thursday.

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.'

Barcelona halt Albacete's run to advance to King's Cup semis

Barcelona halt Albacete's run to advance to King's Cup semis

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Barcelona stay on course to defend their Copa del Rey title with a 2-1 win over Albacete.

Arsenal edge Chelsea to storm into League Cup final

Arsenal edge Chelsea to storm into League Cup final

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Arsenal down Chelsea 1-0 to book a spot in their first League Cup final appearance since 2018.

'I want Olympic gold': Nikhat Zareen eyes LA 2028

'I want Olympic gold': Nikhat Zareen eyes LA 2028

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The last year proved to be a period of reflection for Nikhat Zareen, one that taught her to temper expectations while also strengthening her resolve to fulfil her dream of becoming an Olympic champion.

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

PM Modi, Rahul Gandhi praise team on Under-19 WC win

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

President Droupadi Murmu and PM Narendra Modi congratulated India's U-19 team after their record sixth World Cup win, powered by Vaibhav Suryavanshi's stunning 175 against England in the final.

Indian men boxers get new coach

Indian men boxers get new coach

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

The change at the helm comes in the wake of an underwhelming couple of years for Indian men's boxing.

Santosh Trophy: Services, Kerala storm into semis

Santosh Trophy: Services, Kerala storm into semis

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Kerala, Punjab, Services and Railways enter semifinals of Santosh Trophy

India Open at IG Stadium exposes gaps before World Championships

India Open at IG Stadium exposes gaps before World Championships

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

India will host the World Championships for the first time since 2009, with the event seen as a key test of the country's ability to deliver large-scale international tournaments as it eyes the 2036 Olympics.

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner's Great Escape!

Australian Open: Jannik Sinner's Great Escape!

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Jannik Sinner battled cramp in extreme heat in a gutsy win over American Eliot Spizzirri to enter the fourth round of the Australian Open on Saturday

Barcelona edge Real Madrid in thrilling Super Cup final

Barcelona edge Real Madrid in thrilling Super Cup final

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Raphinha scored twice as Barcelona won the Spanish Super Cup after an intense 3-2 victory over Real Madrid in Sunday's final in Jeddah.

Two athletes found hanging in SAI hostel in Kollam

Two athletes found hanging in SAI hostel in Kollam

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

The reason for the deaths is yet to be ascertained and no suicide note has been recovered from the room, police officials said.

Have You Seen So Many Interesting Dogs?

Have You Seen So Many Interesting Dogs?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

The 150th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show showcased exceptional canine competitors across multiple breed groups on February 2-3, 2026. Held at Manhattan's prestigious venues, the event featured diverse breeds including Poodles, Afghan Hounds, Bulldogs, and Dobermans competing for top honors. The highlight was Penny, a Doberman, who claimed the coveted 'Best in Show' award, capping off this iconic dog show's milestone celebration.

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Sabalenka eyes 3rd Australian Open crown as top trio renew rivalry

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Top trio eye Grand Slam glory with Sabalenka targeting third Australian Open crown

T20 World Cup: Faheem Ashraf's late blast helps Pakistan survive Netherlands scare in opener

T20 World Cup: Faheem Ashraf's late blast helps Pakistan survive Netherlands scare in opener

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Faheem Ashraf saved Pakistan the blushes, smashing a blistering 29 from 11 balls, as they registered a tense three-wicket victory against the Netherlands in the opening match of the 2026 T20 World Cup.

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

PIX: Diarra stars in Sunderland's win; Mallorca triumph

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

IMAGES from football matches played on Monday.

Gold rush for India at Para Badminton International

Gold rush for India at Para Badminton International

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Pramod Bhagat, Sukant Kadam claim two gold a piece in Egypt

Premature celebration turns near win into nightmare

Premature celebration turns near win into nightmare

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Sebastian Ofner may never forget the rules of the sport again after his premature victory celebration turned into a nightmare collapse against Nishesh Basavareddy in the Australian Open qualifiers on Wednesday.

U-19 World Cup: Thomas Rew stars as England beat Australia to reach final

U-19 World Cup: Thomas Rew stars as England beat Australia to reach final

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Captain Thomas Rew led the way with a splendid century to guide England to 277/7 against Australia in the first semi-final of the Under-19 World Cup.

Man who tamed 19 bulls and won TN's Jallikattu

Man who tamed 19 bulls and won TN's Jallikattu

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu's Jallikattu season draws to a close but not before acts of daredevilry by humans and animals.

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Top stars face tough road to Glasgow CWG

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The National Senior Federation Competition scheduled to be held in Ranchi from May 22 to 25 will serve as the final selection event for the country's track and field athletes for the Glasgow Commonwealth Games starting July 23.

Alcaraz eyes Calendar-year Slam

Alcaraz eyes Calendar-year Slam

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Carlos Alcaraz says winning all four Grand Slams at 22 has only fuelled his hunger, but the world No. 1 insists he won't chase a calendar Slam, choosing instead to take the majors one at a time.

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

SAFF U-19 Football Championship: India U-17 women lose to Bangladesh

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The India Under-17 women's national team suffered a 0-2 defeat against Bangladesh in the SAFF Under-19 Women's Football Championship 2026.

Australian Open: Why Osaka apologised to Cirstea after tense clash

Australian Open: Why Osaka apologised to Cirstea after tense clash

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Naomi Osaka battled past Romania's Sorana Cirstea 6-3, 4-6, 6-2 in the Australian Open second round. Later, Osaka apologised at her press conference, calling her on-court comments 'disrespectful'.

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Record 500 million ticket demand for 2026 WC

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Beyond the three host nations, the highest number of applications came from Germany, England, Brazil, Spain, Portugal, Argentina and Colombia.

Ink it, Carlitos! AO champ Alcaraz reveals tattoo plan

Ink it, Carlitos! AO champ Alcaraz reveals tattoo plan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Fresh off Australian Open glory, Carlos Alcaraz plans a kangaroo tattoo after becoming the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam.

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Real Madrid edge past Rayo Vallecano; PSG, Inter Milan win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

A penalty from Kylian Mbappe in the 10th minute of stoppage time rescued Real Madrid, giving them an agonising 2-1 victory over local rivals Rayo Vallecano in LaLiga.

Abdusattorov stuns field to win Tata Steel Masters, Gukesh tops Indians

Abdusattorov stuns field to win Tata Steel Masters, Gukesh tops Indians

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Nodirbek Abdusattorov of Uzbekistan clinched the Tata Steel Masters title with a black-piece victory against out-of-form Arjun Erigaisi while world chess champion D Gukesh emerged as the best Indian with a joint eighth finish as the tournament concluded Wijk Aan Zee on Monday.

Why Gopichand Says Biryani Won't Make You a Champion

Why Gopichand Says Biryani Won't Make You a Champion

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Pullela Gopichand didn't just coach champions -- he changed how Indian badminton thinks about success.

Why Dhoni says commentary isn't for him

Why Dhoni says commentary isn't for him

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni explains why he is unlikely to take up commentary, calling it a difficult art that demands tact, balance and a mastery of statistics-areas he says don't come naturally to him.

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

EPL: City collapse at Spurs; Man Utd keep winning streak

EPL: City collapse at Spurs; Man Utd keep winning streak

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Manchester City blew a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 at Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday as a moment of magic by home forward Dominic Solanke handed Arsenal a huge Premier League title boost.

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

T20 World Cup: 'ICC will have to kick Pakistan out'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Atul Wassan has come down heavily on Pakistan's decision not to play India in the upcoming ICC T20 World Cup 2026 game on February 15 in Sri Lanka, warning of serious consequences for Pakistan cricket for boycotting the India match.

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

14-year-old Sooryavanshi's 175 steers India to U-19 World Cup crown

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi lit up the grand stage with a jaw-dropping 175 to power India to a record-extending sixth ICC Under-19 World Cup title after a 100-run victory over England in the final in Harare on Friday.

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Pak captain breaks silence on India T20 WC clash

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha on Monday said the players will follow whatever instructions are given to them by the government or the cricket Board with regards to boycotting the marquee T20 World Cup match against India on February 15 in Colombo.

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

38 and still hungry: Djokovic refuses to quit after AO heartbreak

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Novak Djokovic took encouragement from his run to the Australian Open final and pledged to keep fighting at the Grand Slams after Carlos Alcaraz again denied his bid for a record 25th major title.