News for 'Asia'

Jemimah Rodrigues fit again, ready for next assignment

Jemimah Rodrigues fit again, ready for next assignment

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Indian top-order batter Jemimah Rodrigues has announced her full recovery from a hamstring injury sustained in August, making her available for upcoming assignments, including the multi-format tour of South Africa in December.

PVL Season 5 Set To Elevate Competition With Global Talent

PVL Season 5 Set To Elevate Competition With Global Talent

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Prime Volleyball League (PVL) Season 5, scheduled from November 30 to December 23 in Ahmedabad, will feature 29 international players, including Tokyo Olympics bronze-medallist Hernan Federico Pereyra.

Anmol Ekka's Double Strike Powers India To Junior Asia Cup Final

Anmol Ekka's Double Strike Powers India To Junior Asia Cup Final

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Defending champions India, led by captain Anmol Ekka's two goals and goalkeeper Vivek Lakra's crucial saves, defeated Malaysia 3-1 in the AHF Men's Junior Asia Cup semi-final. India will now compete for their fourth consecutive and sixth overall title against the winner of the Pakistan vs South Korea match.

Tilak turns 24! The records that set him apart

Tilak turns 24! The records that set him apart

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tilak Varma, India's 24-year-old batting sensation, has rapidly established himself as a formidable force in T20 cricket. This article highlights his journey from a promising Mumbai Indians talent to a key player for India, showcasing his remarkable records including a hat-trick of T20 centuries, being the first Indian to cross 150 runs in T20s, and his exceptional performance in successful run-chases and knockout matches.

Women's Asia Cup: Spinners Shine As India Women Trounce Pakistan In Dubai

Women's Asia Cup: Spinners Shine As India Women Trounce Pakistan In Dubai

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Shree Charani and Prema Rawat wreaked havoc with the ball as a dominant India trounced Pakistan by seven wickets in a one-sided match in the Women's Asia Cup in Dubai on Saturday.

Nine losses in 16! India face Asia Cup reality check

Nine losses in 16! India face Asia Cup reality check

Rediff.com29 Aug 2026

India's Women's T20 Asia Cup campaign begins against Thailand, with the team facing questions about their recent form and consistency. Despite a strong historical record in the tournament, recent losses and individual player form, including captain Harmanpreet Kaur, raise concerns. The team aims to overcome fielding issues and batting inconsistencies, relying on key players like Smriti Mandhana, Shafali Verma, and Deepti Sharma, as they prepare for both the Asia Cup and upcoming Asian Games.

Oil tanker carrying 19 Indian seafarers attacked off UAE coast, all safe

Oil tanker carrying 19 Indian seafarers attacked off UAE coast, all safe

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal on Thursday said that all 19 Indian seafarers aboard Liberia-flagged crude oil tanker MT DOMINICA PROSPERITY were safe after the vessel was targeted in a projectile attack off Mina Saqr, UAE, on Wednesday.

Apple clocks all-time revenue record in India; iPhone upgrades, Mac, services clinch new highs

Apple clocks all-time revenue record in India; iPhone upgrades, Mac, services clinch new highs

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

Apple has reported an all-time revenue high in India for the September quarter, alongside record performance in Mac and services revenue, and a September-quarter high in terms of iPhone upgraders, indicating strong business momentum in the country.

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, US inflation to steer stock markets

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Analysts predict that developments in the West Asia conflict, crude oil prices, and upcoming US inflation data will be the primary factors influencing the Indian stock market next week, alongside foreign investor activity and global market trends.

IPL To Expand To 12 Teams From 2028? Pune, Vadodara In Fray

IPL To Expand To 12 Teams From 2028? Pune, Vadodara In Fray

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian Premier League (IPL) is reportedly planning to expand to 12 teams from 2028, with preliminary talks underway with private equity firms for new franchises in cities like Pune and Vadodara. This expansion comes amidst high interest and record media rights deals, with new teams potentially valued at over $1 billion.

Keralam Unveils COKPIT 2027: Kochi Set To Be Aviation GCC Hub

Keralam Unveils COKPIT 2027: Kochi Set To Be Aviation GCC Hub

Rediff.com3 days ago

Keralam Industries Minister P K Kunhalikutty unveiled the logo and website for COKPIT 2027, a Global Aviation GCC Leadership Summit scheduled for January 2027 in Kochi. The summit aims to position Kochi as a prime destination for aviation Global Capability Centres, attracting industry leaders and showcasing the city's potential as an aviation hub with strong connectivity and existing infrastructure.

Women's Asia Cup: India look to fix batting woes against Hong Kong

Women's Asia Cup: India look to fix batting woes against Hong Kong

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

India's women's cricket team will face Hong Kong in their second Women's T20 Asia Cup match, aiming to address batting collapses experienced in their opening game against Thailand. Despite a comfortable win, the team seeks a more complete performance, with key players like Shafali Verma and Deepti Sharma in form, while others like Smriti Mandhana and Harmanpreet Kaur look to regain form. Hong Kong, having lost to Thailand, will rely on players like Marina Lamplough and Kary Chan to challenge India.

Harmanpreet Kaur urges India to 'stick to strengths' for Asia Cup final

Harmanpreet Kaur urges India to 'stick to strengths' for Asia Cup final

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

India captain Harmanpreet Kaur has called on her team to maintain simplicity and trust their inherent strengths as they prepare to face Sri Lanka in the Women's Asia Cup final, aiming to avenge their previous defeat.

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Asia Cup: Shafali opens up on Powerplay six-hitting role after crucial knock in semifinal

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Opener Shafali Verma's explosive 64-run innings powered the Indian women's cricket team into the final of the Women's T20 Asia Cup in Dubai. Her crucial knock on a spin-friendly pitch helped India set a competitive target of 149, which Bangladesh failed to chase, losing by 40 runs. Both captains acknowledged the dominance of spin bowling in the match.

Sri Lanka stand between Pakistan and long-awaited home ODI tournament glory

Sri Lanka stand between Pakistan and long-awaited home ODI tournament glory

Rediff.com30 Oct 2026

Pakistan's head coach Mike Hesson is optimistic about his team's chances in the triangular series final against Sri Lanka in Lahore on Saturday, despite recent top-order batting struggles. Sri Lanka, having beaten Pakistan in the 2023 Asia Cup final, enter with strong batting form.

Fit-again Jemima Rodrigues returns for India Women's South Africa Tour

Fit-again Jemima Rodrigues returns for India Women's South Africa Tour

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian women's cricket team has announced its squads for the upcoming all-format tour of South Africa next month. Jemimah Rodrigues returns after injury, alongside Harmanpreet Kaur and Amanjot Kaur. The tour will feature one Test, three ODIs, and three T20s, with matches scheduled from December 9 to 30 across various South African cities.

CPSEs hit 60% of FY27 capex target by October, driving India's growth

CPSEs hit 60% of FY27 capex target by October, driving India's growth

Rediff.com2 days ago

Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) have achieved nearly 60 per cent of their FY27 annual capital expenditure (capex) target of approximately 8.43 trillion during April-October, broadly aligning with the previous financial year's performance. This significant spending, up 13 per cent year-on-year, is a crucial component of India's investment-led growth strategy.

Indian Equities Extend Losses as West Asia Tensions Fuel Oil Price Hike

Indian Equities Extend Losses as West Asia Tensions Fuel Oil Price Hike

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Indian stock markets, including the Sensex and Nifty, experienced their third consecutive day of declines, driven by a global selloff, escalating tensions in West Asia, and a subsequent rise in crude oil prices.

US lawmakers push to recognise Diwali as federal holiday

US lawmakers push to recognise Diwali as federal holiday

Rediff.com3 days ago

A group of US lawmakers, led by Grace Meng, has reintroduced the Diwali Day Act in the House of Representatives to recognise Diwali as a federal holiday. The bill aims to acknowledge the cultural significance of Diwali for Hindus, Sikhs, Jains, Buddhists, and various South Asian communities, especially amidst rising anti-Hindu and anti-South Asian hate. If passed, Diwali would become the 12th federally recognised holiday in the United States.

How Trump's Setback Could Benefit India

How Trump's Setback Could Benefit India

Rediff.com7 days ago

While remaining cautious of the unpredictability of a bruised Trump administration, New Delhi, and other world capitals, could go slow on the investment pledges made to stave off tariffs.

Women's Asia Cup: India keep bowlers fresh with clear workload management plan

Women's Asia Cup: India keep bowlers fresh with clear workload management plan

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

India women's bowling coach Avishkar Salvi detailed the team's comprehensive workload management plans for all bowlers, ensuring optimal performance through various phases of training and rest. He also addressed the recent batting collapse against Thailand, acknowledging occasional shortfalls but highlighting the team's resilience and lower-order contributions.

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

West Asia Tensions, Soaring Oil Prices Drag Sensex to 3-Month Low

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The benchmark Sensex plummeted 813 points to a three-month low, with the Nifty settling below 23,450, as escalating tensions in West Asia drove crude oil prices above USD 100 per barrel, leading to widespread selling in IT, FMCG, financial services, and oil & gas shares.

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India Rout Chinese Taipei 15-0, Storm Into Semis

Junior Asia Cup Hockey: India Rout Chinese Taipei 15-0, Storm Into Semis

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Defending champions India secured their spot in the Junior Asia Cup hockey tournament semifinals with a dominant 15-0 victory over Chinese Taipei. Skipper Anmol Ikka was the star of the match, scoring an incredible six goals, all from penalty corners, as India topped Pool A.

India Crushes Pakistan 19-0 To Reach Junior Asia Cup Semi-Finals

India Crushes Pakistan 19-0 To Reach Junior Asia Cup Semi-Finals

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

India's Women's Junior Hockey team delivered a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan 19-0 to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Women's Junior Asia Cup. The team showcased relentless attacking prowess, scoring consistently throughout the match and converting multiple penalty corners.

Indian Shuttler Tanvi Patri Creates History At Youth Olympics

Indian Shuttler Tanvi Patri Creates History At Youth Olympics

Rediff.com4 Nov 2026

Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to reach the badminton semifinals at the Youth Olympic Games in Dakar. The 15-year-old defeated Thailand's Kungkaew Kakanik and will now face Japan's Yuzuno Watanabe in the last four.

'Orders from above': Norwegian journalist's visa for Cong event cancelled

'Orders from above': Norwegian journalist's visa for Cong event cancelled

Rediff.com1 days ago

Norwegian journalist Helle Lyng claims her Indian visa was cancelled at the last minute, preventing her from attending the Congress-organised Bharat Summit in Hyderabad. She alleges the decision came from the Ministry of Home Affairs due to her past criticism of PM Narendra Modi.

Fulton Hints At Major Changes For India Hockey Squad With An Eye On LA 2028 Olympics

Fulton Hints At Major Changes For India Hockey Squad With An Eye On LA 2028 Olympics

Rediff.com2 Nov 2026

Indian men's hockey team chief coach Craig Fulton has indicated significant squad changes for the upcoming Pro League as the team enters a transition phase targeting the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Fulton plans to select a new squad for the February Pro League and will assess players after the New Zealand tour to form a core group for future assignments. He also highlighted the need for improvement against higher-ranked European teams despite recent Asian Games success.

India begin Junior Asia Cup title defence with crushing win over Indonesia

India begin Junior Asia Cup title defence with crushing win over Indonesia

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

India's junior men's hockey team began their AHF Junior Men's Asia Cup title defence with an overwhelming 14-0 victory against Indonesia in their opening Pool A match. Prabhdeep Singh scored five goals, while captain Anmol Ekka added four and Ajeet Yadav contributed a hat-trick, showcasing India's strong attacking prowess.

Women's Asia Cup T20: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined for Shafali send-off

Women's Asia Cup T20: Pakistan captain Fatima Sana fined for Shafali send-off

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

Pakistan captain Fatima Sana has been fined 10 per cent of her match fee and received one demerit point for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the Women's Asia Cup match against India, after gesturing towards opener Shafali Verma upon her dismissal.

India's Junior Men's Hockey Squad Fine-Tunes Asia Cup Strategy In Dalian

India's Junior Men's Hockey Squad Fine-Tunes Asia Cup Strategy In Dalian

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The Indian junior men's hockey team is undergoing a preparatory camp in Dalian, China, playing three practice matches against the host country's junior team. This camp is crucial for fine-tuning their skills and strategy ahead of the Junior Asia Cup, scheduled from September 4 to 13 in Moqi, China.

IndiGo CEO: Fuel hedging policy under 'comprehensive review' for long-haul push

IndiGo CEO: Fuel hedging policy under 'comprehensive review' for long-haul push

Rediff.com3 Nov 2026

IndiGo is undertaking a comprehensive review of its long-standing policy against fuel hedging, particularly in light of rising jet fuel prices and its ambitious long-haul expansion plans. CEO Willie Walsh stated that while domestic competitors don't hedge, international expansion necessitates a re-evaluation to manage risk and provide stability against volatile fuel costs.

Ladakh: Where Every Turn Takes Your Breath Away

Ladakh: Where Every Turn Takes Your Breath Away

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ladakh can be as tiring as it is fascinating -- it's not just the high altitude that takes the breath away, but the beauty in every turn of the road.

Iran puts seven-point offer before US to end war

Iran puts seven-point offer before US to end war

Rediff.com7 days ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin has condemned US and Israeli military aggression against Iran, including strikes on its nuclear facilities, and offered Russia's support to end the ongoing conflict in West Asia, according to Iran's security chief Major General Mohsen Rezaei.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty dip on West Asia crisis, oil prices

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty dip on West Asia crisis, oil prices

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, saw declines in early trade due to escalating crude oil prices and ongoing US-Iran hostilities, which subdued investor risk appetite.

Women's Asia Cup: India brush aside Bangladesh as Shafali, spin trio seal final berth

Women's Asia Cup: India brush aside Bangladesh as Shafali, spin trio seal final berth

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Shafali Verma capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 64 off 40 balls, while India's spinners dismantled Bangladesh's chase to secure a comfortable 40-run Asia Cup semifinal win.

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.

Shafali Verma backs India's middle order to shine in Women's Asia Cup semi-final

Shafali Verma backs India's middle order to shine in Women's Asia Cup semi-final

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

India opener Shafali Verma has expressed confidence in the team's middle-order ahead of their Women's Asia Cup semi-final clash against Bangladesh, dismissing concerns over recent low scores.

India Tops Junior Asia Cup Pool After Goalless Draw With China

India Tops Junior Asia Cup Pool After Goalless Draw With China

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

The Indian junior women's hockey team played a goalless draw against China in their final elite pool match of the Junior Asia Cup. This result secured India the top spot in their pool due to a superior goal difference, setting up a quarter-final clash against Pakistan.

Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Bihar captain for Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Rediff.com6 days ago

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed captain of Bihar's senior team for the initial two matches of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, starting November 14. Suraj Kashyap will serve as vice-captain. Sooryavanshi, known for his IPL and India T20I performances, will lead Bihar in Group B, with their first match against Saurashtra in Indore.

Sensex Jumps 1,718 Points, Nifty Reclaims 25,000 Amid Global Turmoil

Sensex Jumps 1,718 Points, Nifty Reclaims 25,000 Amid Global Turmoil

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, extended their winning streak for the seventh consecutive day, defying a global market rout. The Sensex climbed 1,718 points to 81,028.02, and the Nifty reclaimed the 25,000 level, closing at 25,030.35, driven by sustained foreign fund inflows and easing crude oil prices.