News for '2026'

Priyansh opens up after missing Ranji double ton by 1 run

Priyansh opens up after missing Ranji double ton by 1 run

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Young Delhi opener Priyansh Arya scored a magnificent 199 against Gujarat in the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match, helping Delhi secure a crucial first-innings lead in the drawn game. Captain Ayush Badoni also contributed with 217, while Hrithik Shokeen took five wickets for Delhi. Arya expressed satisfaction with his knock and highlighted the importance of domestic cricket.

Allahabad HC Directs CBI To Find Woman Missing For Over Two Years

Allahabad HC Directs CBI To Find Woman Missing For Over Two Years

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Allahabad High Court has directed the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to locate a 42-year-old woman, Sudama Devi, who has been missing for over two years despite efforts by the Uttar Pradesh Police. The court's order came after the state police failed to trace her, noting she is of unsound mind and lacks a mobile phone, complicating the search.

India's Top Golfers Ready For DP World Challenge

India's Top Golfers Ready For DP World Challenge

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian golfers Gaganjeet Bhullar, Karandep Kochhar, and Shiv Kapur are set to compete against a formidable international field, including Major champions Rory McIlroy and Ryan Fox, at the DP World India Championship in New Delhi. The tournament, featuring seven Major champions, will test the Indian contingent's recent form and experience on home turf.

Security beefed up at Disha Patani's UP home after Tiger Shroff shooting

Security beefed up at Disha Patani's UP home after Tiger Shroff shooting

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Security has been tightened at the Bareilly residence of retired DSP Jagdish Singh Patani, father of actor Disha Patani, following a recent firing incident involving actor Tiger Shroff. This precautionary measure comes after Patani's residence was also targeted in firing incidents in September last year, which led to arrests and the killing of alleged shooters.

Abhishek Sharma joins India's 2,000-run T20I club with another explosive knock

Abhishek Sharma joins India's 2,000-run T20I club with another explosive knock

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Abhishek Sharma joined India's 2,000-run T20I club with a blistering 69 off 30 balls, equalling Suryakumar Yadav's calendar-year sixes record and registering his seventh powerplay fifty.

Jio Platforms IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes, setting new record

Jio Platforms IPO fully subscribed in 100 minutes, setting new record

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms Ltd's Rs 30,213-crore initial public offering (IPO) achieved full subscription within 100 minutes of opening, making it the fastest among India's mega issues, surpassing previous records set by companies like Reliance Power.

Ranji Trophy: Star power meets fresh ambition as new season gets under way

Ranji Trophy: Star power meets fresh ambition as new season gets under way

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

The Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season is set to begin on Sunday, featuring several prominent India cricketers like KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Their participation aims to provide valuable red-ball practice and fine-tune skills, while also offering a platform for players like Mohammed Shami to impress selectors. The tournament will also highlight emerging young talents from various states.

Commonwealth Games 2026: India kick off campaign with bowls fixtures

Commonwealth Games 2026: India kick off campaign with bowls fixtures

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

The Glasgow Games will be held across four venues. India's campaign opens with two bowls matches before the opening ceremony later in the day.

Death Sentence Convicts Spend Restless First Night In Meerut Jail

Death Sentence Convicts Spend Restless First Night In Meerut Jail

Rediff.com15 Oct 2026

Muskan Rastogi and Sahil Shukla, sentenced to death for the murder of Muskan's husband Saurabh Rajput, spent a distressed first night in Meerut jail. Both are preparing to appeal the verdict in the Allahabad High Court. Jail authorities are providing counselling and medical support, while the victim's family has expressed satisfaction with the verdict but refused to adopt Muskan's infant daughter.

Ankur Warikoo: 'Money Best Way To Buy Freedom'

Ankur Warikoo: 'Money Best Way To Buy Freedom'

Rediff.com14 hours ago

'My recommendation: Stay in your job. Don't make it your dream job for life.' 'Then use your nights, weekends and holidays to build something on the side -- something you're passionate about, something you'd love to do -- without putting any pressure on yourself to earn money from it from day one.' 'It may take six months, 12 months, maybe even two years, but it will unlock something you won't know how to value until you experience it.'

Asian Games: 'We wanted to hear the national anthem'

Asian Games: 'We wanted to hear the national anthem'

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's women's 4x400m relay team, featuring Kiran Pahal, Prachi Choudhary, MR Poovamma, and Vithya Ramraj, secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games 2026. The athletes received a grand welcome upon their return to Delhi, expressing immense pride and dedicating their victory to the nation and their supporters. Prachi and Vithya also earned individual bronze medals, and the team now aims for gold at the World Championships.

IHCL to reach 700 hotels by FY27, surpasses 2030 target early

IHCL to reach 700 hotels by FY27, surpasses 2030 target early

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian Hotels Company Ltd (IHCL) is set to achieve its target of 700 hotels by fiscal year 2027, significantly ahead of its original 2030 goal, driven by strong financial performance and strategic expansion plans, including the merger of Oriental Hotels Ltd.

16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated

16 killed, 76 injured as magnitude 7 quake hits Tibet; over 12,000 evacuated

Rediff.com6 days ago

A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck China's Tibet region on Thursday, resulting in at least 16 fatalities and 54 injuries. The quake, with its epicentre east-northeast of Nagqu city, caused significant damage, including the collapse of 339 houses, and led to the suspension of train services. Rescue operations are underway, with Chinese President Xi Jinping calling for all-out relief efforts.

Under-fire Carrick takes responsibility for United's slump, refuses to give up

Under-fire Carrick takes responsibility for United's slump, refuses to give up

Rediff.com6 days ago

Michael Carrick accepted responsibility for Manchester United's alarming slump, defended his leadership after seven winless games, and vowed to restore the club's identity despite mounting pressure on his position.

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

'I Fight Till I Get Justice'

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

'My daughter was raped and killed, but CBI and the double engine government failed to find any accused.'

Cognizant And Google Cloud Form New Gemini Frontier Capability Group

Cognizant And Google Cloud Form New Gemini Frontier Capability Group

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Cognizant and Google Cloud have announced an expanded partnership to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI, forming a new 'Gemini Frontier Capability Group'. This initiative combines Google's AI platform with Cognizant's expertise to help enterprises deploy resilient, production-grade AI agents and drive business value. The group will focus on areas like legacy modernisation and cyber defence, with Cognizant also scaling Gemini internally.

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

GST Bachat Utsav Gets Half Of Rs 54 Crore Ad Spend

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Across all 10 schemes from FY24 to FY26, print media captured 58.8 per cent of the total ad spending, followed by electronic media at 19.5 per cent, digital media at 14.6 per cent, and outdoor media at 7.2 per cent.

Mumbai to Surat by taxi, train to Kota: Tiger Shroff shooters' escape trail

Mumbai to Surat by taxi, train to Kota: Tiger Shroff shooters' escape trail

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

New CCTV footage from Surat station purportedly shows two suspects in the Tiger Shroff firing case boarding a Pune-Jaipur express train, hours after the attack in Mumbai. Three individuals were later nabbed from a train at Kota station on Monday morning, following a coordinated police operation.

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Flying Economy Costs More Than Ever

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Economy passengers are paying more year-on-year while business travellers are paying less.

Spotted In Parmarth Niketan: Jagdeep Dhankhar!

Spotted In Parmarth Niketan: Jagdeep Dhankhar!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Sightings of Jagdeep Dhankhar are rare ever since he left the vice president's office. Dhankhar and his wife Dr Sudesh were spotted at the Parmarth Niketan ashram in Rishikesh on Monday, Ocrober 5, 2026, where the couple met Swami Chidanand Saraswati and Sadhvi Bhagwati Saraswati.

Tiger Shroff firing: Women who carried gun to Mumbai held in Delhi

Tiger Shroff firing: Women who carried gun to Mumbai held in Delhi

Rediff.com21 Oct 2026

Delhi Police Special Cell has arrested four individuals, including two women, in connection with the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car in Mumbai. The suspects are believed to have acted under the instructions of Anil Pandit, a US-based gangster with alleged ties to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang. The arrests involved a complex operation spanning multiple states, with the accused now in transit remand to Mumbai Police for further investigation.

France protests turn violent, about 1,000 arrested as clashes grip cities

France protests turn violent, about 1,000 arrested as clashes grip cities

Rediff.com4 days ago

Massive nationwide protests in France over the rising cost of living and underfunded public services turned violent, with nearly 1,000 people arrested and key urban centres hit by tear gas and clashes.

Russian diesel not for us, but for...: Trump amid criticism

Russian diesel not for us, but for...: Trump amid criticism

Rediff.com14 Oct 2026

US President Donald Trump has defended a controversial diesel deal with Russia, stating it aims to stabilise the global market despite bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers. The deal, which eases sanctions on Russian diesel shipments until April 2027, has been criticised as a "gift to our adversary" that finances Russia's war efforts and offers little relief to Americans.

Mandaviya Highlights Cultural Identity At BRICS Traditional Sports Event

Mandaviya Highlights Cultural Identity At BRICS Traditional Sports Event

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated the BRICS Traditional and Indigenous Sports Demonstration Games 2026 in Ahmedabad, emphasising the role of traditional sports in reflecting cultural identity and fostering international cooperation. The one-day event, hosted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, brought together delegations from BRICS and partner countries to showcase indigenous sporting practices like Mallakhamb, Yogasana, and Kalaripayattu from India, alongside Wushu from China and Sambo from Russia. Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also highlighted India's rich sporting heritage and proposed initiatives for global promotion and preservation of traditional sports.

Israel records historic voter turnout as Netanyahu faces tight poll race

Israel records historic voter turnout as Netanyahu faces tight poll race

Rediff.com1 days ago

Israel's crucial general elections witnessed over 16 per cent voter turnout in the first three hours, the highest since 1981, indicating a tight race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and challenger Gadi Eisenkot. The election is influenced by the ongoing conflict and demands for accountability over the October 7, 2023, attack, with Arab citizens' participation potentially playing a significant role in the outcome.

Nitesh, Naveen lead India's golden rush in Para badminton

Nitesh, Naveen lead India's golden rush in Para badminton

Rediff.com6 days ago

India concluded its badminton campaign at the Asian Para Games with an impressive haul of three gold, five silver, and eight bronze medals, totalling 16. Nitesh Kumar, Naveen Sivakumar, and the pair of Thulasimathi Murugesan and Manasi Joshi secured the gold medals, showcasing India's growing prowess in para-badminton.

Tiger Shroff shooters were planning to flee to Nepal via Delhi

Tiger Shroff shooters were planning to flee to Nepal via Delhi

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Three individuals, including a minor, suspected of involvement in the firing incident at actor Tiger Shroff's car, were detained in Kota, Rajasthan, while attempting to flee to Nepal. The suspects, identified as Ritik and Rehan, were caught on a train from Mumbai after Mumbai Police shared intelligence with Rajasthan counterparts. The Lawrence Bishnoi gang has claimed responsibility for the attack, though authenticity is unconfirmed.

Why There Is Unrest In Arunachal Pradesh

Why There Is Unrest In Arunachal Pradesh

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indigenous communities fear that a large reservoir could submerge ancestral land and settlements, disrupt traditional livelihoods and damage forests, wildlife habitats and river ecosystems in a seismically active Himalayan region.

Ranji Trophy: How India's Big Names Fared on Day 1

Ranji Trophy: How India's Big Names Fared on Day 1

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

Mohammed Shami claimed a four-wicket haul and Ravindra Jadeja scored an unbeaten half-century, while Yashasvi Jaiswal and KL Rahul were dismissed cheaply for a duck and four runs respectively on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 season.

Where Are India's Golds? The Asian Games Questions We Aren't Asking

Where Are India's Golds? The Asian Games Questions We Aren't Asking

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

If India's medal tally ultimately falls significantly short of Hangzhou, the conversation should not stop with the athletes or coaches. It should extend to a much more uncomfortable institutional question: After years of increased investment, programmes, infrastructure and policy attention, where exactly is the system failing to convert that investment into medals, champions and depth across sports? asks Jaydeep Ray.

Mahi Verma Finishes Sixth In Asian Games Sailing

Mahi Verma Finishes Sixth In Asian Games Sailing

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian sailor Mahi Verma, 16, secured the sixth overall position in the girls dinghy event at the Asian Games in Aichi, despite finishing eighth in the final race.

Why Suryakumar Yadav was left out of Mumbai's Ranji squad

Why Suryakumar Yadav was left out of Mumbai's Ranji squad

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Suryakumar Yadav's Ranji Trophy comeback has hit a roadblock after he missed Mumbai's pre-season camp and lacked recent red-ball experience.

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Tiger Shroff firing: US-based gangster Anil Pandit emerges as key suspect

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

Gangster Anil Pandit, allegedly operating from the US, has emerged as a key suspect in the firing incident involving Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff. Police are investigating his links to over a dozen extortion and targeted attack cases across Haryana and Delhi, and his network's use of messaging apps to coordinate shooters. Pandit also allegedly claimed responsibility for the incident and issued threats related to Salman Khan.

Laser weapons, AI and quantum tech on Navy's modernisation agenda

Laser weapons, AI and quantum tech on Navy's modernisation agenda

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

The Indian Navy is enhancing its operational capabilities across all domains, including air, underwater, AI, and quantum technology, to become a multi-domain network force. Vice Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Ajay Kochhar, highlighted lessons from recent conflicts, the exploration of directed-energy weapon systems, and significant procurement plans, including 42 new platforms on order and RFPs issued for LPDs and next-generation frigates. The Navy's focus on indigenous innovation and technology absorption, guided by "scale, sophistication, speed, and spiral development," aims to meet evolving operational requirements and protect maritime interests, especially amidst ongoing global crises.

Flash flood in Nepal leaves 10 missing, damages 2 hydropower projects

Flash flood in Nepal leaves 10 missing, damages 2 hydropower projects

Rediff.com11 Oct 2026

A flash flood in Nepal's Budhi Gandaki River in Gorkha district has swept away houses, damaged two hydropower projects, and left at least 10 people missing. Authorities have rescued nearly 50 people and mobilised security agencies for search and rescue operations, urging riverside villagers to move to safer locations.

India Call Up Bhuvneshwar for Decider After Arshdeep's Shoulder Injury

India Call Up Bhuvneshwar for Decider After Arshdeep's Shoulder Injury

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

India have added veteran pacer Bhuvneshwar Kumar as cover for Arshdeep Singh ahead of the fifth T20I against West Indies at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.

IFL 2026-27 Season: New Rules For Foreign Players, Youth Development

IFL 2026-27 Season: New Rules For Foreign Players, Youth Development

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season will commence on October 16, with new regulations limiting foreign players to three in the starting line-up to boost local talent. Clubs also committed to enhancing youth development through AIFF academy accreditation.

Kolkata stampede: 2 arrested, announcer's FB post raises doubts

Kolkata stampede: 2 arrested, announcer's FB post raises doubts

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Durga idol of Chorbagan Sarbojanin will be immersed on Saturday under strict police supervision, even as the investigation into the stampede that claimed 19 lives continues. The immersion was cleared by the SIT, which directed the puja pandal be preserved. Forensic experts have raised concerns about ventilation, and police have arrested two announcers, bringing the total to nine. One announcer's Facebook post after arrest has raised questions.

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

RBI's Rupee Measures Offer Short-Term Relief Amid Global Headwinds

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's recent measures, including a dedicated dollar window for state-run oil marketing companies and tightened foreign exchange derivative rules, are expected to provide near-term relief to the rupee's depreciation, but market participants believe global factors and balance of payment dynamics will continue to exert pressure in the medium term.

India-US ties can shape 21st century, says Rubio

India-US ties can shape 21st century, says Rubio

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has characterised the strategic alignment between India and the United States as "extraordinary", emphasising that both nations have an opportunity to shape the course of the 21st century through partnership.