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India's 20-year-old spin star bamboozles Zimbabwe

India's 20-year-old spin star bamboozles Zimbabwe

Rediff.com28 Oct 2026

Vaishnavi Sharma's maiden five-wicket haul and unbeaten half-centuries from Pratika Rawal and Shafali Verma powered India to an eight-wicket win over Zimbabwe in the third ODI on Wednesday, completing a 3-0 series sweep.

Air India fuel switch defect: DGCA says procedure not followed correctly

Air India fuel switch defect: DGCA says procedure not followed correctly

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) on Tuesday said Air India's Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner, which faced fuel control switch glitch, took off from London on February 1 after the crew carried out a physical check of the switch and that no abnormal parameters were observed during start of the engine or thereafter.

Manu Bhaker's Doha disappointment: What went wrong?

Manu Bhaker's Doha disappointment: What went wrong?

Rediff.com7 days ago

Star Indian shooters Manu Bhaker and Suruchi Inder Singh failed to secure individual Olympic quota places for the 2028 Los Angeles Games at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. Both finished outside medal positions in the women's 10m air pistol event. While they contributed to a team silver, individual quotas remain elusive for India at the championships.

IDBI Bank's Sale Is A Turning Point For Indian Banking

IDBI Bank's Sale Is A Turning Point For Indian Banking

Rediff.com7 days ago

Banks in a growing economy need patient, long-term foreign capital with good governance to meet credit demand. The direction is right, points out Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Mumbai airport set for 265 weekly international flight cuts from Oct 25

Mumbai airport set for 265 weekly international flight cuts from Oct 25

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Mumbai International Airport is set to reduce 265 weekly international flights from October 25 to facilitate the redevelopment of Terminal 1. This move, impacting 46 airlines including IndiGo and Air India, has raised concerns among carriers and global aviation bodies like IATA, who advocate for collaborative planning over mandated relocations.

Valarivan And Mane Secure Spot In Asian Games 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final

Valarivan And Mane Secure Spot In Asian Games 10m Air Rifle Mixed Team Final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian shooters Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane have successfully qualified for the 10m air rifle mixed team final at the Asian Games, securing their place among the top four teams. They will compete for a medal later today.

Mona Agarwal Wins India's First Gold Medal At Asian Para Games

Mona Agarwal Wins India's First Gold Medal At Asian Para Games

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

Mona Agarwal staged a remarkable comeback to win the gold medal in the women's 10m air rifle (SH1) event at the Asian Para Games, narrowly defeating compatriot Avani Lekhara who secured silver. This one-two finish marked India's opening medal account and secured a second quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Paralympics.

No room to 'stand still': IAF Chief on lessons from Op Sindoor

No room to 'stand still': IAF Chief on lessons from Op Sindoor

Rediff.com25 Oct 2026

Air Chief Marshal AP Singh stated on Sunday that the Indian Air Force's Operation Sindoor demonstrated its capability to strike targets across the Western front, serving as a warning to adversaries. He highlighted the operation's validation of the IAF's capability-centric approach, indigenous weapon systems, and commitment to zero collateral damage, while also outlining the force's long-term vision for 2047 to become a multi-domain aerospace power.

Amar Preet Singh: 'The Man Who Saved Our Country'

Amar Preet Singh: 'The Man Who Saved Our Country'

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

For AP, retirement will bring a change of uniform. For the rest of us, it will be another reminder of how far we have travelled since those days at the Academy. The Air Force will miss him. Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd) salutes Amar Preet Singh, his NDA coursemate, as he retires as chief of the air staff.

Valarivan And Mane Finish Fourth In Asian Games Mixed Air Rifle Final

Valarivan And Mane Finish Fourth In Asian Games Mixed Air Rifle Final

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian shooting duo Elavenil Valarivan and Parth Mane finished fourth in the 10m air rifle mixed team final at the Asian Games, unable to convert a strong qualification performance into a medal. China won gold with a world record, while South Korea and Japan secured silver and bronze respectively.

Indian Skeet Shooters Disappoint At World Championships In Doha

Indian Skeet Shooters Disappoint At World Championships In Doha

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian men's and women's skeet shooters had a disappointing performance at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, failing to reach individual medal rounds and finishing outside medal positions in team events. Their hopes of securing a quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics also ended unsuccessfully.

Govt relaxes passport, visa norms for select Pakistanis, other foreigners

Govt relaxes passport, visa norms for select Pakistanis, other foreigners

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Indian government has announced significant relaxations in passport and visa regulations for various foreign nationals residing in the country. These amendments, outlined in the Immigration and Foreigners (Exemption) (Amendment) Order, 2026, benefit specific Pakistani citizens, minority refugees from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Pakistan, Sri Lankan Tamils, Tibetans, and people of Indian origin from Malaysia/Singapore. The new rules also streamline travel protocols for Indian, Nepalese, and Bhutanese citizens travelling between their respective nations, and provide exemptions for military personnel and foreign military vessel crews.

Niraj Kumar's big Doha moment: Bronze and LA Olympic quota

Niraj Kumar's big Doha moment: Bronze and LA Olympic quota

Rediff.com1 days ago

Niraj Kumar won a bronze medal in the men's 50m rifle 3-positions event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha, securing India's second quota place for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. He shot 346.5 in the final, narrowly missing silver. India also claimed a team bronze in the event.

Air India to resume flights to Shanghai from Feb 2026

Air India to resume flights to Shanghai from Feb 2026

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Air India announced the resumption of its non-stop flights between Delhi and Shanghai (PVG), effective from February 1, 2026, marking Air India's return to mainland China after nearly six years, an official statement by the airline stated.

Fuel switch moves from 'run' to 'cut off', Air India grounds jet

Fuel switch moves from 'run' to 'cut off', Air India grounds jet

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Air India grounded a Boeing 787-8 after a pilot reported a potential fuel control switch defect. The incident occurs amidst an ongoing investigation into the airline's Dreamliner crash last June.

Domestic Air Traffic Sees 12% Monthly Drop in June

Domestic Air Traffic Sees 12% Monthly Drop in June

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Domestic air traffic in India experienced a nearly 12 per cent decline in June, falling to 1.35 crore passengers from 1.53 crore in May, with IndiGo increasing its market share to 66.3 per cent.

Esha, Manu and Divya win 25m pistol team gold at ISSF World Championships

Esha, Manu and Divya win 25m pistol team gold at ISSF World Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

Esha Singh led India to a gold medal in the women's 25m pistol team event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha.

Record-Breaking Asian Para Games For India

Record-Breaking Asian Para Games For India

Rediff.com23 Oct 2026

India's para-athletes concluded their Asian Para Games campaign with an unprecedented 114 medals, including 30 gold, marking their best performance to date. The final day was particularly successful, yielding nine gold medals across various disciplines. Notable achievements included world records set by Mona Agarwal in shooting, and Sandeep and Haney in athletics. Shuttlers Nitesh Kumar and Naveen Sivakumar secured individual golds, while archer Harvinder Singh also contributed to the gold tally. The swimming contingent also exceeded expectations with 11 medals.

'I Back My Skill': Auqib Nabi Reveals His Plan to Succeed in New Zealand

'I Back My Skill': Auqib Nabi Reveals His Plan to Succeed in New Zealand

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Indian pacer Auqib Nabi is prioritising seam movement and acquired skills over raw pace to make an impact in the ongoing ODI series against New Zealand, a strategy he discussed with top batsmen like Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, and Rohit Sharma.

Which Airlines Will Move Flights From Mumbai To Navi Mumbai?

Which Airlines Will Move Flights From Mumbai To Navi Mumbai?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

IndiGo will have 74 of its 224 weekly international departures affected while Air India will relocate 33 of its 100 departures.

Netanyahu invites Modi to join Machchhar for Israel's I-Day

Netanyahu invites Modi to join Machchhar for Israel's I-Day

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has invited Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to light a torch at Israel's Independence Day celebrations. The invitation also extends to brave Indian pilot Smit Machchhar, who recently averted a potential hijacking of a Tel Aviv-bound flight. Netanyahu highlighted the strong, long-standing ties and joint fight against terrorism between India and Israel.

How EVTOLs Can Revolutionise India's Medical Logistics

How EVTOLs Can Revolutionise India's Medical Logistics

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Air India, SkyDrive, and Suzuki Motor Corporation have signed an initial pact to conduct a joint feasibility study on using electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft for medical air logistics in India. This collaboration aims to address severe traffic congestion in major Indian cities, which poses challenges for time-critical medical transport, by developing last-mile emergency medical solutions.

Smog Blankets The Capital

Smog Blankets The Capital

Rediff.com22 Oct 2026

Delhi's air quality deteriorated to the 'Poor' category on October 22, 2026, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 237-238 by the Central Pollution Control Board. A smog layer covered landmarks including India Gate, Kartavya Path, Akshardham Temple and Anand Vihar, while joggers carried on their morning routine and vehicles moved through the haze. Old Delhi's Jama Masjid also appeared hazy a day earlier.

Raiza Dhillon, Mairaj Ahmad Khan Finish Fourth In World Championships Skeet Mixed Team

Raiza Dhillon, Mairaj Ahmad Khan Finish Fourth In World Championships Skeet Mixed Team

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's skeet mixed teams failed to secure a medal at the ISSF World Championships in Doha. The pair of Raiza Dhillon and Mairaj Ahmad Khan finished fourth, missing out on a podium finish after Raiza's five misses proved decisive in the final. This result adds to India's overall disappointing campaign, with only one individual medal and Olympic quota secured so far.

Para Athletes Deliver Spectacular Start For India At Asian Games

Para Athletes Deliver Spectacular Start For India At Asian Games

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

India commenced its Asian Para Games campaign with a spectacular performance, securing 11 medals, including four gold, across various sports on Monday. Notable victories came from shooter Mona Agarwal, long jumper Nishad Kumar, middle-distance runner Soumya, and javelin thrower Rinku, with archer Sheetal Devi also setting world records. The medal haul places India fourth in the overall standings.

Indian Navy's Swift Action Frees Iranian Vessel From Pirates

Indian Navy's Swift Action Frees Iranian Vessel From Pirates

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

The Indian Navy successfully rescued an Iranian fishing vessel, Azini, and its 20 crew members from pirates off the coast of Somalia in a 48-hour operation. The mission, involving marine commandos and an IAF C-17 aircraft, prevented the vessel from being used as a 'mother ship' for further attacks, reinforcing India's commitment to maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region.

How India's Para Athletes Are Dominating Asian Games

How India's Para Athletes Are Dominating Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Oct 2026

India's Asian Para Games campaign saw a remarkable performance, particularly in athletics, securing five gold medals on Tuesday. Nishad Kumar and Deepthi Jeevanji were standout performers, both setting new Games records and clinching multiple golds. The nation's overall medal tally reached 35 by the end of day two, with significant contributions from shooting, powerlifting, swimming, table tennis, archery, and badminton, promising further success.

Rubio's India Visit: The Russian Oil Factor

Rubio's India Visit: The Russian Oil Factor

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to India this week underscores the complex dynamics of global energy policy, as Washington re-evaluates sanctions on Russian oil buyers amidst India's continued reliance on Russian crude.

World silver and LA Olympic quota! Vivaan Kapoor's double delight

World silver and LA Olympic quota! Vivaan Kapoor's double delight

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian shooter Vivaan Kapoor won a silver medal in the men's trap event at the ISSF World Championships in Doha on Thursday.

Jio Platforms flags satcom as potential disruptor, but doubts its scale in India

Jio Platforms flags satcom as potential disruptor, but doubts its scale in India

Rediff.com16 Oct 2026

Jio Platforms Limited (JPL) believes satellite broadband services are unlikely to achieve significant scale or compete effectively on price in India's highly connected and affordable market, despite developing its own satellite constellation solutions and flagging it as a potential disruptor.

Lockheed Martin eyes major India production boost for transport aircraft

Lockheed Martin eyes major India production boost for transport aircraft

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Lockheed Martin aims to significantly expand its manufacturing capabilities in India, particularly through its partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited, if it secures the bid to supply 60 medium transport aircraft to the Indian armed forces. The proposal includes local production of 48 aircraft and an upgrade for the existing IAF C-130J fleet.

Beijing's Export Restrictions On Key Machinery Could Hamper India

Beijing's Export Restrictions On Key Machinery Could Hamper India

Rediff.com19 Oct 2026

China has announced new export controls on key machinery, including tunnel boring machines, walking excavators, and dredger components, citing national security. These restrictions, effective November 18, could significantly impact India's infrastructure projects, such as metro systems and high-speed rail lines, as China has previously limited such exports to India.

India's Regional Air Connectivity Set To Soar With Electric Seaplanes

India's Regional Air Connectivity Set To Soar With Electric Seaplanes

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

SkyHop Aviation has partnered with Norwegian firm NOEMI Aerospace to explore deploying electric seaplanes in India and South Asia, aiming to enhance regional air connectivity. The collaboration includes evaluating NOEMI's aircraft for SkyHop's fleet, with plans to induct up to 10 by FY2030, and exploring manufacturing opportunities in India.

Mumbai Police Arrest Father In Woman's Murder Case, Son Absconding After Confession

Mumbai Police Arrest Father In Woman's Murder Case, Son Absconding After Confession

Rediff.com18 Oct 2026

Mumbai police have arrested Sartaz Ahmed Siddique (40) for the murder of 26-year-old Rukhsana Siddique, whose decomposed body was found in Bandra Kurla Complex. Rukhsana's husband reported her missing on September 28. Sartaz confessed to strangling her last month due to his unhappiness over her marriage to Saqib as his second wife. Sartaz's son, Samir Ahmed Siddique (24), who allegedly confessed to the murder with his father over the phone, is currently absconding.

Tata Elxsi To Power Sarla Aviation's Innovative Shunya Air Taxi

Tata Elxsi To Power Sarla Aviation's Innovative Shunya Air Taxi

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Tata Elxsi has partnered with Sarla Aviation to develop the Shunya air taxi platform. Tata Elxsi will provide engineering support for avionics, software integration, and certification, while Sarla Aviation will lead the design and type certification of the electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

US sanctions Chandigarh couple for aiding Iran oil transport

US sanctions Chandigarh couple for aiding Iran oil transport

Rediff.com7 days ago

The US Treasury Department has sanctioned a Chandigarh-based couple, Suniel Kumar Sharma and Jaspreet Preeti Shahid, and their network of companies. They are accused of providing false flags and certifications to support Iran's shadow fleet, enabling the transport of petroleum and evasion of international restrictions. Their operations involved defrauding maritime regulatory administrations and establishing fraudulent flagging registries across multiple jurisdictions.

Govt clears Rs 2 lakh cr defence buy; Kamikaze drones, choppers in focus

Govt clears Rs 2 lakh cr defence buy; Kamikaze drones, choppers in focus

Rediff.com26 Oct 2026

In a major defence acquisition push, India on Monday cleared procurement of a range of military platforms and weapon systems, including light multi-role helicopters, long-range Kamikaze drones and radars, at a cost of Rs 2.12 lakh crore to boost the combat prowess of the defence forces.

Abhinav Bindra urges transparency, fairness in IOA electoral processes

Abhinav Bindra urges transparency, fairness in IOA electoral processes

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Olympic gold medallist Abhinav Bindra has called for greater transparency and fairness in the electoral processes of India's sports governance system, highlighting an inconsistency between the Indian Olympic Association (IOA) Constitution and the rules followed during recent Sportspersons of Merit (SOM) elections.

Tanvi Patri first Indian woman to reach Youth Olympics badminton final

Tanvi Patri first Indian woman to reach Youth Olympics badminton final

Rediff.com7 days ago

Fifteen-year-old shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the Youth Olympic Games badminton final, assuring India of its first medal in the discipline.

How Indian Americans Are Finding A New Sporting Passion In The US

How Indian Americans Are Finding A New Sporting Passion In The US

Rediff.com3 days ago

The article explores the growing fascination with American football among Indian Americans, from first to third generations. It highlights how immigrants, initially unfamiliar with the sport, are embracing its strategic depth and social aspects, drawing parallels to cricket's popularity in India. The piece features personal anecdotes, explains the sport's structure, and touches upon its cultural significance and economic scale.