News for '41 years'

Father-son duo Nabi-Eisakhil script rare T20 history

Father-son duo Nabi-Eisakhil script rare T20 history

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Afghanistan veteran all-rounder Mohammad Nabi and 19-year-old Hassan Eisakhil created history as they became the first father-son pair to bat together in a major T20 league.

New era at Stamford Bridge: Meet Chelsea's new head coach

New era at Stamford Bridge: Meet Chelsea's new head coach

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

Chelsea announce Liam Rosenior as new head coach on contract until 2032

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Security Forces Unearth Maoist Cache in Chhattisgarh

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Security forces in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district recovered a significant cache of cash, arms, and ammunition from Maoist hideouts, acting on information from surrendered Naxalites.

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir outclass Bengal to enter first Ranji Trophy final

Historic! Jammu and Kashmir outclass Bengal to enter first Ranji Trophy final

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir outclassed Bengal by six wickets to advance to a historic first ever Ranji Trophy final appearance on Wednesday.

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Tamil Nadu releases final electoral roll; 97 lakh names deleted

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The Election Commission has released the final electoral roll for Tamil Nadu, revealing a significant decrease in the number of voters due to deletions and new additions.

T20 WC: Dube's Late Blows Earn Big Applause

T20 WC: Dube's Late Blows Earn Big Applause

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Sanju Samson's unbeaten 97 steered India into the T20 World Cup semi-finals, but head coach Gautam Gambhir and Jasprit Bumrah credited Shivam Dube's two late boundaries for easing pressure in the tense chase against West Indies.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Water Pipeline

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Smashes Water Pipeline

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

Rajasthan Royals teen Vaibhav Sooryavanshi breaks a water pipeline during pre-season training in Nagpur ahead of IPL 2026.

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Winter Olympics: Arif Khan logs best-ever Indian finish in men's slalom

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Indian skier Arif Mohammad Khan finished 39th in the men's slalom event at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympic Games, marking India's best-ever finish in the event.

India turns to US, Russia, Africa for oil as Middle East conflict escalates

India turns to US, Russia, Africa for oil as Middle East conflict escalates

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian refiners are negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the US, Russia, and West Africa to ensure adequate supplies amid Middle East tensions. Refineries are maintaining normal processing rates and deferring maintenance to build reserves. The move comes as conflict impacts tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy transit route.

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

T20 WC: Dube, Varun drive India past Netherlands

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Shivam Dube's explosive innings helped India recover from a slow start against the Netherlands in the T20 World Cup, after the top order struggled against Aryan Dutt's spin bowling.

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

T20 World Cup 2026: Stars Set For Final Farewell

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The 2026 T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka could be the last for several senior stars. From Glenn Maxwell to Mohammad Nabi, here are veterans who may be playing their final T20 WC.

Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra award for space mission

Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra award for space mission

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Group Captain Shukla was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in June 2006.

Historic Knock! Bennett Shines as Zimbabwe Bow Out of T20 World Cup

Historic Knock! Bennett Shines as Zimbabwe Bow Out of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Despite Zimbabwe's exit from the T20 World Cup, Brian Bennett's outstanding performance, including a valiant 97 n.o. against India, has been a major highlight.

It's official! Nitish to move to Rajya Sabha, to quit as Bihar CM

It's official! Nitish to move to Rajya Sabha, to quit as Bihar CM

Rediff.com7 days ago

Nitish Kumar's decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections signals the end of his long-standing tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister, paving the way for a potential BJP leader to take the helm.

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Indian Open Race Walk: Sahil stuns favorites to win

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Punjab's Sahil and Haryana's Ravina emerged victorious in the men's and women's half marathon events respectively at the Indian Open Race Walk Competition.

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Indian women's football team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup, conceding a late goal in injury time.

Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal labour into FA Cup quarter-finals

Manchester City, Chelsea, Arsenal labour into FA Cup quarter-finals

Rediff.com5 days ago

Manchester City, Chelsea and Arsenal progressed to the FA Cup quarter-finals after victories over Newcastle United, Wrexham and Mansfield Town respectively on Saturday.

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Markets bleed; Sensex tumbles 1,236 pts on selling in RIL, HDFC Bank

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Benchmark Sensex tumbled 1,236 points or 1.5 per cent while Nifty closed near 25,450 on Thursday following an across-the-board sell-off amid escalating geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Georgia Voll capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 101 while Phoebe Litchfield struck 80 as Australia beat India by five wickets in Hobart to seal the women's ODI series 2-0 despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal.

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Nagaland Govt to Form Interim Council for Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

Nagaland Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla announced the state government's plans to form an interim council for the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority (FNTA) and highlighted key achievements and future priorities across various sectors during the Budget Session.

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

After 54 Years Humans Head To The Moon

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

For the first time, there will be an Indian connection to a crewed Moon mission.

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Sensex jumps 650 points on buying in power, banking stocks

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

Equity benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded sharply by nearly 1 per cent on Monday, driven by strong buying in power, banking, and financial stocks.

SBI reports all-time high standalone profit of Rs 21,028 cr in Q3

SBI reports all-time high standalone profit of Rs 21,028 cr in Q3

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

State Bank of India on Saturday reported an all-time high profit of Rs 21,028 crore in December quarter FY26 on a standalone basis.

'Welcome, My Friend': Netanyahu rolls out red carpet for Modi

'Welcome, My Friend': Netanyahu rolls out red carpet for Modi

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Israel aims to strengthen the strategic partnership between the two nations, focusing on cooperation in various sectors including defense, technology, and trade.

Bengal: Post-SIR list out, 66 lakh names likely to be deleted

Bengal: Post-SIR list out, 66 lakh names likely to be deleted

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The draft rolls published on December 16 had already pared down the electorate from 7.66 crore to 7.08 crore, deleting over 58 lakh names on grounds of death, migration, duplication and untraceability.

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Why Capital Expenditure Needs Monitoring

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

After years of rapid expansion, the Centre's capital spending growth eases as private investment shows early signs of revival, points out A K Bhattacharya.

Modi to embark on two-day Israel visit, to boost defence ties

Modi to embark on two-day Israel visit, to boost defence ties

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit Israel to enhance defence and trade cooperation amid Middle East tensions. Discussions will include defence, security, and the situation in Gaza.

Industrial output growth at 2-year high of 6.7% in Nov

Industrial output growth at 2-year high of 6.7% in Nov

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

India's industrial production grew at a two-year high of 6.7 per cent in November this year, driven by strong performances in mining and manufacturing, according to official data released on Monday.

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Around 73 per cent of employers interviewed intend to hire freshers during January-June 2026, with recruitment decisions mainly driven by internships and real-world project experience rather than academic credentials alone, a report said on Wednesday. Nearly 3 in 4 employers (73 per cent) intend to hire freshers during January-June this year, marking a 3 per cent increase over the previous half-year, according to TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report HY1 2026.

48 killed in over 2,500 encounters in UP this year, highest in 8 years

48 killed in over 2,500 encounters in UP this year, highest in 8 years

Rediff.com31 Dec 2025

Uttar Pradesh Police data reveals a significant increase in the number of alleged criminals killed in encounters in 2025, along with details of actions against illegal religious conversions, cow smuggling, and property recoveries.

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Trump's tariff junked: What it means for Indian companies

Rediff.com21 Feb 2026

India will now face a lower reciprocal tariff of 10 per cent, down from 25 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on items imported into America in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict against his sweeping duties on several nations.

Ranji Trophy: Auqib Nabi wreaks havoc on MP top order

Ranji Trophy: Auqib Nabi wreaks havoc on MP top order

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Auqib Nabi's impressive bowling performance has put Jammu & Kashmir in a commanding position against Madhya Pradesh in their Ranji Trophy quarterfinal match. Nabi's contributions with the ball, both in the first and second innings, have significantly hampered Madhya Pradesh's chances.

Air ambulance crash: Victims cremated amid tears, shock

Air ambulance crash: Victims cremated amid tears, shock

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

An air ambulance crashed in Jharkhand's Chatra district, killing all seven people on board. The incident has sparked grief and calls for investigation into the flight's approval during inclement weather.

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

India Makes Lots Of Films, But Lacks Screens

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

The reason is because there aren't any screens for a large mass of Indians.

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

Govt proposes to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6%

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

The government has proposed to lower debt-to-GDP ratio to 55.6 per cent in FY27, from 56.1 per cent in the current fiscal year, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman said on Sunday.

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Violence has surged in Balochistan in recent years, with the number of fatalities in the province rising from 787 to 956 last year.

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Jharkhand air ambulance crash: DGCA begins probe

Rediff.com25 Feb 2026

The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an investigation into the air ambulance crash in Jharkhand's Chatra district that killed all seven people on board. Two teams from the DGCA are probing the accident, while families mourn the loss of their loved ones.

India's exports drop 11.8%; trade deficit widens to $41.8 bn

India's exports drop 11.8%; trade deficit widens to $41.8 bn

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

India's exports contracted 11.8 per cent to $34.38 billion in October, showed government data released on Monday. Imports jumped 16.63 per cent to $76.06 billion.

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

TN poll a fight between TVK's 'good' and DMK's 'evil', says Vijay

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Vijay termed the assembly polls due in April this year as a "surprising election" as all parties in the state are allegedly teamed up against him and reiterated that the contest was between the DMK and TVK only.