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'Every Test Feels Like a Final': Carey on Australia's WTC Stakes

'Every Test Feels Like a Final': Carey on Australia's WTC Stakes

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Alex Carey says Australia must focus on preparation ahead of the South Africa Test, with their No. 1 ranking and World Test Championship hopes at stake.

Historic! Girls Diya, Bhadra Play Alongside Men In Keralam's Naduvath Premier League

Historic! Girls Diya, Bhadra Play Alongside Men In Keralam's Naduvath Premier League

Rediff.com2 days ago

Diya and Bhadra have made history by becoming the first girls to play alongside senior male cricketers in the Naduvath Premier League (NPL) in Malappuram, impressing spectators with their skills and inspiring greater female participation in the sport.

England's Test Coach Stephen Fleming Prioritises Home-Grown Talent

England's Test Coach Stephen Fleming Prioritises Home-Grown Talent

Rediff.com7 days ago

Stephen Fleming, the new head coach of England's Test team, has expressed his desire for future national teams to be led by English coaches, committing to developing home-grown talent during his tenure.

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Break Judit Polgar's Record; Becomes Youngest Female International Master

11-Year-Old Bodhana Sivanandan Break Judit Polgar's Record; Becomes Youngest Female International Master

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian-origin English chess player Bodhana Sivanandan, aged 11, has achieved the title of International Master -- becoming the youngest female to do so.

India create T20I history with massive World Record

India create T20I history with massive World Record

Rediff.com1 days ago

India defeated New Zealand by four wickets in the second T20I at Hagley Oval, marking their 200th victory in men's T20 Internationals. Tilak Varma and Nitish Kumar Reddy's unbeaten 69-run partnership secured the win, giving India a 2-0 series lead.

Tilak Varma Stars With Unbeaten Fifty As India Edge New Zealand In A Last-Over Thriller

Tilak Varma Stars With Unbeaten Fifty As India Edge New Zealand In A Last-Over Thriller

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tilak Varma starred with a match-winning fifty to power India to a thrilling victory in the second T20I against New Zealand in Christchurch on Saturday.

Anderson left disappointed as Lancashire brings curtain down on 25-year partnership

Anderson left disappointed as Lancashire brings curtain down on 25-year partnership

Rediff.com1 days ago

Disappointed James Anderson says his Lancashire exit after 25 years was not how he wanted it to end, as the county prioritises rebuilding and a promotion push.

HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against leave India notice on Tuesday

HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against leave India notice on Tuesday

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has challenged a Mumbai Police notice directing him to leave India by October 28 for allegedly attending a political protest. The Bombay High Court is set to hear his petition on Tuesday. Khan claims he had no association with the protest organisers and that the notice is "illegal, arbitrary, perverse and drastic." He also received a show-cause notice regarding his OCI status.

How Bhavitha Mandava Is Changing The Way India Sees Beauty

How Bhavitha Mandava Is Changing The Way India Sees Beauty

Rediff.com20 hours ago

Imagine heading out to get biryani in New York and ending up on one of the world's most prestigious fashion runways. For Bhavitha Mandava, that unlikely detour became the beginning of a career that has taken her from a subway platform to Chanel, British Vogue, and now the coveted Pirelli Calendar.

12 UP ex-cops booked over 1991 staged encounter, false robbery case

12 UP ex-cops booked over 1991 staged encounter, false robbery case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Twelve retired police personnel in Kanpur have been booked 35 years after a CB-CID inquiry revealed they allegedly falsely implicated 12 men in a robbery case following a staged police encounter in 1991. The FIR, registered on Tuesday, includes charges of fabrication of evidence and wrongful confinement. The original complaint stemmed from a dispute over a plot of land, leading to the alleged framing of Rakesh Pathak and his associates.

How Thane Police Uncovered A Major Work-From-Home Scam

How Thane Police Uncovered A Major Work-From-Home Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Police in Thane district have arrested 10 individuals for allegedly operating a work-from-home scam. The fraudsters reportedly lured job seekers, collected their bank details and SIM cards, and then diverted their money into illegal online betting platforms. The racket was exposed following a complaint, leading to a raid in Mumbai where several electronic devices were seized and the accused apprehended.

'Everyone Used To Call Me Mamata Banerjee!'

'Everyone Used To Call Me Mamata Banerjee!'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Questions give you courage, and they also give you answers. Sometimes those answers are uncomfortable, and sometimes they are comfortable.' 'You must be able to accept both in the same stride.'

Faridabad Police Arrest Six In Rs 50 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

Faridabad Police Arrest Six In Rs 50 Lakh Cyber Fraud Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

Faridabad police have arrested six individuals in connection with a cyber-fraud case where Rs 50 lakh was swindled using a company CMD's photograph on WhatsApp. The police managed to freeze Rs 29 lakh of the defrauded amount. The accused, from Mumbai and Gujarat, were produced in court and sent to judicial custody.

2nd Test: Bavuma's career-best ton puts South Africa in the driving seat against Australia

2nd Test: Bavuma's career-best ton puts South Africa in the driving seat against Australia

Rediff.com6 days ago

Temba Bavuma's career-best 179 powered South Africa to 425 for nine declared, with record partnerships alongside Marco Jansen and Simon Harmer before Kagiso Rabada struck early against Australia.

Homebuyers, Don't Fall For Festive Offers

Homebuyers, Don't Fall For Festive Offers

Rediff.com42 minutes ago

More important than the offer is whether the developer can deliver the home as promised.

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Koffee With Karan: Did Vijay 'Humiliate' Rashmika?

Rediff.com4 days ago

'If you look back at my interviews, I talk about love almost with a sense of disrespect and disbelief, like 'I don't believe in this concept', which was immature of me because I've been blessed with so much beautiful love.'

Marc Faber: 'India Is In A Bear Market'

Marc Faber: 'India Is In A Bear Market'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'The Indian market has struggled over the past two years.' 'It peaked in September 2024, and although it has moved up and down since then, investors have not really made money.'

Farmer Found Dead In Nanded Finance Firm Office; 3 Detained

Farmer Found Dead In Nanded Finance Firm Office; 3 Detained

Rediff.com1 days ago

A farmer was found dead inside a private finance company's office in Nanded, Maharashtra, with his family alleging he was forcibly taken, confined, and assaulted over a disputed loan amount. Police have detained three individuals and registered a case of murder, kidnapping, and wrongful confinement. A similar case of loan recovery harassment has also emerged in the area, prompting the Nanded Superintendent of Police to urge farmers to report such incidents.

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

'70% Of Bollywood Stars Have Paid Extortion Money To Bishnoi'

Rediff.com7 days ago

'The remaining 30% are scared they will be shot at and they too will shell out the money soon.'

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Bombay HC to hear Imran Khan's plea against deportation on Oct 26

Rediff.com7 days ago

Actor Imran Khan, a US citizen, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court challenging a police notice directing him to leave India by October 28. The notice was issued after he was briefly detained near a political protest. Khan claims he did not participate in the protest and that the notice is arbitrary. The High Court will hear the plea on October 26.

Raut hits back as BJP claims he faked Jarange audio clip

Raut hits back as BJP claims he faked Jarange audio clip

Rediff.com2 days ago

The BJP has accused Shiv Sena (UBT) MP Sanjay Raut of creating a fake audio clip using AI, alleging a Rs 500 crore payout to Maratha quota leader Manoj Jarange. The BJP claims Raut orchestrated the conspiracy to push Rahul Gandhi's agenda and create rifts among ruling allies. Raut, however, claims a BJP MLC leaked the clip due to internal party competition. Maharashtra CM Fadnavis has ordered a forensic probe into the audio clip.

Haryana, Punjab, MP, UP Advance To National Hockey Semis

Haryana, Punjab, MP, UP Advance To National Hockey Semis

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Haryana, Punjab, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh have advanced to the Division A semifinals of the 16th Hockey India Senior Men National Championship after securing victories in their respective quarterfinal matches on Sunday.

How India snatched victory from jaws of defeat in 2nd T20I at Christchurch

How India snatched victory from jaws of defeat in 2nd T20I at Christchurch

Rediff.com2 days ago

A crucial 69-run partnership between Tilak Varma (51* off 26) and Nitish Kumar Reddy (26 off 13) propelled India to a thrilling four-run victory over New Zealand in the second T20I, securing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.

Nanded Farmer Found Hanging In Finance Firm Office; Murder Case Filed

Nanded Farmer Found Hanging In Finance Firm Office; Murder Case Filed

Rediff.com2 days ago

A farmer who borrowed Rs 10,000 was found dead in a private finance firm's office in Nanded. Police have registered a murder and kidnapping case against the firm's owner and two others. The family alleges the farmer was assaulted and then hanged, with the company demanding Rs 70,000 for the original loan.

Delhi-based content creator held over racial abuse of Tripura youth

Delhi-based content creator held over racial abuse of Tripura youth

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Delhi-based content creator, Amir Shokeen, has been arrested for allegedly racially abusing and humiliating a youth from Tripura in a viral video. Delhi Police took suo motu cognisance of the incident, which has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders including Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Tripura CM Manik Saha. The Tripura Students Forum Delhi also filed a complaint seeking urgent investigation into the alleged sexual assault and derogatory remarks.

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Cyber Fraud Bank Account Network

How Delhi Police Uncovered A Cyber Fraud Bank Account Network

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested two men, Himanshu Kumar and Ankit Kumar, for allegedly facilitating cyber fraud by arranging bank accounts for fraudsters. This action stems from a case where a victim was cheated of Rs 15.83 lakh. The investigation revealed how the accused provided crucial support to online cheating operations.

Swift Action: Nanded Police File Chargesheet In Minor Molestation Case Within 24 Hours

Swift Action: Nanded Police File Chargesheet In Minor Molestation Case Within 24 Hours

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nanded police in Maharashtra have filed a chargesheet within 24 hours in a molestation case involving a minor girl. A 20-year-old man was arrested for allegedly stalking, obstructing, and making inappropriate comments to the girl on Wednesday. The case was registered under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and POCSO Act.

Police Custody Extended For Two Accused In Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Police Custody Extended For Two Accused In Shiv Sena Leader's Murder

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Thane court has extended the police custody of two accused, Santosh Kanojia and Amit Singh, in the murder case of Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Pradeep Purnekar. The Special Investigation Team sought the extension to complete interrogation and recover the weapons used in the crime. Five accused have been arrested in total.

Magalhaes's Heroics Propel Arsenal Level with Man City

Magalhaes's Heroics Propel Arsenal Level with Man City

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gabriel Magalhaes proved to be Arsenal's standout performer, delivering a decisive goal and a commanding defensive display to secure a crucial 2-0 victory over Everton.

How A GST Inspector Was Caught Red-Handed Accepting A Bribe

How A GST Inspector Was Caught Red-Handed Accepting A Bribe

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Goods and Services Tax inspector in Gurugram was caught red-handed by the Haryana State Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau while accepting a bribe of Rs 7,000 from a businessman for issuing a GST registration number. The inspector, Shruti Rani, had allegedly withheld the businessman's file, prompting him to complain to the ACB.

Gold again! Sumit Antil leads India's historic javelin sweep

Gold again! Sumit Antil leads India's historic javelin sweep

Rediff.com3 days ago

Star Indian para javelin thrower Sumit Antil successfully defended his gold medal at the Asian Para Games in the men's F42-44/61-64 combined event. India achieved a medal sweep with Mahendra Gurjar winning silver and Sandip Sanjay Sargar securing bronze, showcasing strong performance in para-athletics.

P V Sindhu Storms Into French Open Final

P V Sindhu Storms Into French Open Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist P V Sindhu defeated Japan's Hina Akechi in a thrilling three-game match to reach her second Super 750 final of the year at the French Open. She will now face world No. 1 An Se Young in the summit clash.

Blue Drum Murder Convicts Appeal Death Sentence In High Court

Blue Drum Murder Convicts Appeal Death Sentence In High Court

Rediff.com2 days ago

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, convicted in the sensational blue drum murder case, have appealed their death sentence in the Allahabad High Court. They argue the trial court's verdict, based on circumstantial evidence, was illegal and arbitrary, citing lack of concrete proof and procedural lapses. The High Court is expected to hear the matter next week.

10,000 SIP in gold and silver ETFs 5 years ago: How much are they worth?

10,000 SIP in gold and silver ETFs 5 years ago: How much are they worth?

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Both gold and silver investments have proved profitable in the last few years; however, there has been a marked difference in their behaviour. While gold has mostly provided smooth sailing, silver has seen volatility due to its strong association with industrial demand. In this scenario, a monthly SIP analysis provides insights into how both these investments have done over the years. An SIP differs from a lump-sum investment by making purchases at varying price levels, thus changing the overall yield dramatically.

French Open: Ashmita stuns Yamaguchi in 37 minutes, joins PV Sindhu in last eight

French Open: Ashmita stuns Yamaguchi in 37 minutes, joins PV Sindhu in last eight

Rediff.com4 days ago

Double Olympic medallist PV Sindhu and young Indian shuttler Ashmita Chaliha secured their spots in the women's singles quarterfinals of the French Open badminton tournament on Thursday. While Chaliha upset world No. 2 Akane Yamaguchi, Sindhu defeated Riko Gunji. However, Ayush Shetty and Tanvi Sharma exited the tournament in their respective pre-quarterfinal matches.

Tata Group's Leadership Dilemma

Tata Group's Leadership Dilemma

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Should the Tata Sons board heed the views of its majority shareholder? asks Laveesh Bhandari.

India eye 6th Asian Champions Trophy title on home soil

India eye 6th Asian Champions Trophy title on home soil

Rediff.com19 hours ago

India, five-time champions and recent Asian Games gold medallists, are strong favourites to win the six-nation Asian Champions Trophy hockey tournament kicking off in Jalandhar. The tournament marks the return of international hockey to Punjab after 17 years, with many Indian players set to play in front of their home crowd. India will open their campaign against Bangladesh on Tuesday, with the semifinals and final scheduled for November 4 and 5 in Mohali. Four senior players are reportedly playing their final assignment for the national team.

1st T20I: Phillips praises India's approach, admits New Zealand failed to execute plans

1st T20I: Phillips praises India's approach, admits New Zealand failed to execute plans

Rediff.com4 days ago

New Zealand all-rounder Glenn Phillips acknowledged India's successful chase of 226 in the first T20I, attributing their win to strong execution and adaptation. Phillips highlighted areas for improvement for his team, specifically the need to take more wickets in the middle overs and enhance fielding performance, despite defending their overall effort.

'Cricket gives me happiness': Harmanpreet accepts reality of life beyond captaincy

'Cricket gives me happiness': Harmanpreet accepts reality of life beyond captaincy

Rediff.com1 days ago

Harmanpreet Kaur scored her eighth ODI century, leading India to a 121-run victory over Zimbabwe and clinching the series. The veteran batter expressed her desire to enjoy batting, moving past captaincy, while captain Smriti Mandhana praised the team's recovery and individual performances, including Deepti Sharma's century and Vaishnavi Sharma's four-wicket haul.

Satellite data, Google Trends can estimate state economic growth: RBI report

Satellite data, Google Trends can estimate state economic growth: RBI report

Rediff.com21 hours ago

A report in the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) monthly bulletin suggests that satellite-based night-time lights data and Google search trends can significantly improve quarterly economic growth estimates for Gujarat, Maharashtra, and Karnataka, reducing errors by up to 62 per cent.