News for '2026'

Maxwell Not Done Yet, Targets 2028 T20 WC and LA Olympics

Maxwell Not Done Yet, Targets 2028 T20 WC and LA Olympics

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Australia all-rounder Glenn Maxwell says he has no immediate retirement plans and hopes to remain "fit and firing" for the 2028 T20 World Cup and Los Angeles Olympics despite recent form concerns.

Fewer phases, delayed counting: Key changes in 5 state election

Fewer phases, delayed counting: Key changes in 5 state election

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The announced election schedule for five assemblies reveals fewer phases, a condensed voting period, longer gaps between polling days, and a delayed counting process compared to previous elections.

Will Gold Price Cross 2 Lakhs In 2026?

Will Gold Price Cross 2 Lakhs In 2026?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

'A breakout above 158,000 to 160,000 could trigger the next leg higher toward 165,000 to 170,000.'

10 patients killed, 11 staff injured after massive fire at Odisha hospital

10 patients killed, 11 staff injured after massive fire at Odisha hospital

Rediff.com9 hours ago

A major fire at the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Odisha resulted in the deaths of ten patients in the ICU. The Chief Minister has ordered a judicial probe and announced compensation for the victims' families.

China announces $200,000 aid after deadly strike on Iran's school

China announces $200,000 aid after deadly strike on Iran's school

Rediff.com3 days ago

China has condemned the attack on an elementary school in Iran and pledged USD 200,000 in emergency humanitarian assistance.

Hormuz Closure Puts Gulf Refining At Risk

Hormuz Closure Puts Gulf Refining At Risk

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Refiners may soon be forced to adjust operations, curtailing runs as product exports stall and directing output solely to domestic markets.'

7th Fifer, 60 Wickets: Auqib Nabi Storms Into India Reckoning

7th Fifer, 60 Wickets: Auqib Nabi Storms Into India Reckoning

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir pacer Auqib Nabi claimed his seventh five-wicket haul to reach 60 wickets this Ranji season, drawing praise from Sourav Ganguly and strengthening his case for an India call-up.

Jaishankar dials Iranian FM, seeks safe passage for through Strait of Hormuz

Jaishankar dials Iranian FM, seeks safe passage for through Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com3 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has engaged in multiple conversations with his Iranian counterpart to secure safe passage for Indian merchant vessels through the Strait of Hormuz amidst escalating tensions in West Asia.

Piyush Goyal rejects reports on India holding off US trade deal

Piyush Goyal rejects reports on India holding off US trade deal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Piyush Goyal on Friday rejected reports suggesting that India is planning to hold off trade deal with the United States for several months.

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

US visa curbs, AI surge will shape Indian IT in 2026

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

India's $280-billion IT industry heads into 2026, balancing visa-related headwinds and global trade uncertainty against its biggest-ever push into artificial intelligence and the rapid expansion of global capability centres (GCCs). Heightened scrutiny of the US H-1B visa programme - including a proposed $100,000 fee for new visas and concerns over a potential 25 per cent outsourcing tax - has complicated cross-border delivery for Indian firms, even as companies accelerate efforts to reduce reliance on onsite staffing.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com4 days ago

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

Nigerian National Nabbed for Duping Delhi Resident in Online Scam

Nigerian National Nabbed for Duping Delhi Resident in Online Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested a Nigerian national for allegedly defrauding a Rohini resident of Rs 65,700 through an online scam involving a fake foreign traveller persona.

ESFI Opens Nationals For Asian Games Esports Qualification

ESFI Opens Nationals For Asian Games Esports Qualification

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

ESFI opens registrations for National Esports Championships to select India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and investor selectivity.'

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.

New Zealand skipper: Pressure on India in Home T20 WC Final

New Zealand skipper: Pressure on India in Home T20 WC Final

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

New Zealand captain Mitchell Santner says India will face pressure in front of their home crowd in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as the Kiwis look to upset the hosts.

AIFF Opens Bidding for Club Competition Commercial Rights

AIFF Opens Bidding for Club Competition Commercial Rights

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has invited bids for the commercial rights of men's and women's club competitions, offering two packages for a minimum of 15 years starting from the 2026-2027 season.

Maharashtra to Establish Sports Centres for 2036 Olympics Bid

Maharashtra to Establish Sports Centres for 2036 Olympics Bid

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced the establishment of 25 centres of excellence and 96 sports development hubs to increase athlete participation from the state in the 2036 Olympic Games.

LS fails to take up resolution against Speaker Birla amid Oppn protests

LS fails to take up resolution against Speaker Birla amid Oppn protests

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Lok Sabha faced repeated adjournments due to opposition demands for a debate on the West Asia situation, preventing a resolution seeking the removal of Speaker Om Birla from being taken up. The government and the Chair criticised the opposition for disrupting House proceedings.

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Middle East conflict: Telangana man hurt in attack near Abu Dhabi airport

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Rao, who works in the housekeeping section at the airport, informed his parents that he and several others escaped with minor injuries.

US-Israel-Iran Conflict: 'India Is Too Late In...'

US-Israel-Iran Conflict: 'India Is Too Late In...'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'To suddenly give the impression of taking a position that is hostile to Iran, or, at least, not friendly to Iran, is not a good thing.'

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

IPL 2026 Auction: 10 Most Expensive Players

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders splashed the cash as they spent a record breaking Rs 25.20 to buy Australian all-rounder Cameron Green.

Delhi Woman Arrested for Duping Resident with Fake Loan Offer

Delhi Woman Arrested for Duping Resident with Fake Loan Offer

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 40-year-old woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly defrauding a resident of Rs 20,000 under the guise of arranging a loan through social media. The accused, Satvinder Kaur, was apprehended after a technical investigation revealed her involvement in the scam.

US 7th fleet's USS Tripoli strike group heads to West Asia as tensions soar

US 7th fleet's USS Tripoli strike group heads to West Asia as tensions soar

Rediff.com2 days ago

According to the report, the Pentagon is deploying the USS Tripoli ARG, along with the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), part of its own strike group.

'Can I Build Rs 2 Cr Corpus in 10 Years?'

'Can I Build Rs 2 Cr Corpus in 10 Years?'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ask rediffGURU and PF expert Nitin Narkhede your mutual fund and personal finance-related questions.

India's energy security 'bartered' to US influence: Rahul Gandhi

India's energy security 'bartered' to US influence: Rahul Gandhi

Rediff.com3 days ago

Rahul Gandhi accuses the government of compromising India's energy security by allowing the US to dictate oil supply relationships, raising concerns about the impact of global conflicts on India's energy access.

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

What's in store for realty sector in 2026? A mixed bag

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

After three post-pandemic years of an upcycle, it was a mixed bag for the realty sector in 2025, with sales volumes in the residential real estate moderating across top cities, and commercial real estate and institutional investments emerging as standout performers. Residential: Volumes soften, value holds firm.

Will hit Iran 'twenty times harder' if...: Trump

Will hit Iran 'twenty times harder' if...: Trump

Rediff.com6 days ago

United States President Donald Trump has issued a strong warning to Iran, asserting that any attempt to impede the transit of petroleum through the Strait of Hormuz would be met with massive military retaliation.

T20 World Cup: Why New Zealand Have Edge

T20 World Cup: Why New Zealand Have Edge

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

History shows New Zealand are yet to lose to India in the T20 World Cup.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Rediff.com3 days ago

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India rose 10.6% in February, driven by utility vehicles and two-wheelers, but the industry remains cautious due to geopolitical tensions.

'Pakistan Can Only Disintegrate If Any External Power Intervenes'

'Pakistan Can Only Disintegrate If Any External Power Intervenes'

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

'If this region destabilises, then we are not far away. This region should not destabilise.'

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

'Worst Gulf Crisis For Migrants In 50 Years'

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

'In India, there is this first generation migrant, say from a small village in UP. He didn't go to the Gulf to buy a big house but make the life of his family better.' 'He may have paid 1 lakh rupees to an agent to go to the Gulf. Imagine what will happen to him and his family if he has to come back. He and his family will become poor again.' 'He went to the Gulf to come out of poverty, but this war will make his family trapped in poverty once again.'

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

'No one is going to watch 2026 T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

Ashwin's comments echo a growing concern within the game, that too many tournaments, too often, may be eroding the very excitement that once made World Cups unmissable.

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Golden Globes 2026: Meet The Winners!

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Just who are the big winners of the 83rd edition of Golden Globes awards?

India 'deplores' attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

India 'deplores' attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has condemned the escalating attacks on commercial shipping in West Asia, particularly after a Thai-flagged vessel en route to India's Kandla Port was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks have disrupted global oil and gas supplies, impacting India's energy imports.

Jefferies downgrades IT, cuts earnings estimates

Jefferies downgrades IT, cuts earnings estimates

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Jefferies has downgraded Indian information technology (IT) companies Infosys, HCLTech, and Mphasis to "hold"; LTI MindTree, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Hexaware to "underperform", citing artificial intelligence (AI)-related concerns. Coforge, Sagility and IKS, however, still remain its top picks.

Ishan Kishan Is Dating Former Miss India Finalist Aditi Hundia

Ishan Kishan Is Dating Former Miss India Finalist Aditi Hundia

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jaipur-based model Aditi Hundia is a fashion influencer, who has also been spotted at IPL games in the past cheering for Ishan Kishan.

'Iran ready for ceasefire talks but....', says Trump as oil prices surge

'Iran ready for ceasefire talks but....', says Trump as oil prices surge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Trump said he is unwilling to make a deal with Tehran at this stage despite indications the country wants negotiations.

Middle East conflict: 28 Indian ships with 778 crew stuck in Persian Gulf

Middle East conflict: 28 Indian ships with 778 crew stuck in Persian Gulf

Rediff.com4 days ago

28 Indian vessels carrying 778 seafarers are stranded in the Persian Gulf, prompting government monitoring and coordination to ensure their safety and security.

Nissanka hits 2026 T20 WC's 1st ton, Sri Lanka crush Australia to enter Super 8s

Nissanka hits 2026 T20 WC's 1st ton, Sri Lanka crush Australia to enter Super 8s

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Sri Lanka beat Australia by eight wickets in a Group B match to qualify for the Super Eight stage of the T20 World Cup in Pallekele.