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India Scrap Arrival Cards For Foreigners

India Scrap Arrival Cards For Foreigners

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Starting Wednesday, October 1, foreigners in India have the option to submit a 'digital arrival card' online instead of the paper card.

New ODI Skipper Gill Reveals Ultimate Goal

New ODI Skipper Gill Reveals Ultimate Goal

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill has described his appointment as India's ODI captain as the "biggest honour", expressing pride in carrying forward the legacy left by Rohit Sharma, who will play under him in the upcoming three-match series in Australia.

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Asian Athletics: Sachin, Parul bag silver; India sign off with 24 medals

Rediff.com31 May 2025

A new national record, a string of personal bests, and six final-day medals capped India's campaign at the 26th Asian Athletics Championships as they signed off with a total haul of 24 medals.

'China Takes India Seriously', But...

'China Takes India Seriously', But...

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

'The strategic difference over technology and territory between India and China remain great and security interests on both sides will likely prevent a short-term rapprochement of any depth.'

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

'Rasika Is The Female Shah Rukh Khan'

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

'On the editing table, we would be salivating on how she maintains her continuity to perfection on each take.' 'I have seen this with Shah Rukh sir and I observed the same level of precision with Rasika.'

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Olympic heartbreak to world champ- Jaismine's epic comeback

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Disheartened but not broken after the Olympic loss, Jaismine returned to the Army Sports Institute (ASI) in Pune after a short break. She had made up her mind to stay in the 57kg division, a category that complemented her rangy frame and natural speed.

Pooja Rani assures India another medal at Boxing Worlds

Pooja Rani assures India another medal at Boxing Worlds

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

With the victory, the two-time Asian champion joined Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Nupur Sheoran (80+kg) in assuring India of medals at this edition of the tournament.

Asia Cup trophy NOT AWARDED to champions India

Asia Cup trophy NOT AWARDED to champions India

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The Asia Cup trophy was ultimately not awarded to champions India in the customary ceremony after they refused to accept it from Naqvi in Dubai on Sunday.

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Trophy row: BCCI fumes at Naqvi over Asia Cup snub

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

BCCI demanded trophy be handed over to India, but ACC Chairman Mohsin Naqvi "still hasn't agreed", an ACC source.

ISSF Jr World Cup: Rashmika-Kapil bag India's 3rd gold

ISSF Jr World Cup: Rashmika-Kapil bag India's 3rd gold

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The pair of Rashmika Sahgal and Kapil, who recently won the men's and women's gold in 10m air pistol junior event at the the Asian Championships in Kazakhstan, joined forces to hog the limelight on day three by taking the top spot in air pistol mixed team event.

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Antim grabs second World Championship medal!

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

Mixing strong defence with measured attack, young wrestler Antim Panghal won her second World Championship medal with a dominating 9-1 victory over U-23 World Champion Emma Jonna Denise Malmgren in the bronze play-off in Zagreb on Thursday, ensuring that the Indian contingent won't return empty-handed from the Croatian capital.

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

US Senators question TCS, 9 others over H-1B visa filings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), Cognizant and eight other major corporations have been questioned by US Senators for filing thousands of H-1B skilled labour visa petitions after conducting "mass layoffs" of American employees.

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Global Doors Open For Indian Students

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Germany has almost 60,000 Indian students 'which makes them already today the largest group of international students in Germany'.

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

FC Goa brace for Al Zawraa challenge in ACL 2 opener

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

With Fatorda buzzing and continental football back where it belongs, the Gaurs will hope to make a statement and prove they belong among Asia's elite.

Sensex ends down 119 points on profit-taking in IT, auto shares

Sensex ends down 119 points on profit-taking in IT, auto shares

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints, Infosys, Titan, Sun Pharma, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and Power Grid were the major laggards. However, Bajaj Finance, Eternal, UltraTech Cement and Reliance Industries were among the gainers.

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

ICC rejects PCB's demand for Pycroft removal from Asia Cup

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Despite the threat of a pull-out over the fiasco involving match-referee Andy Pycroft, it is understood that PCB is trying to work out a respectable solution by which Pycroft doesn't officiate in their matches.

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Will Japan's Iron Lady Deepen India-Japan Ties?

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

As a protege of Shinzo Abe, Takaichi is expected to scale bilateral ties much higher. Trade and investment shall grow. People-to-people contacts shall be scaled up, points out Dr Rajaram Panda.

Asia Cup final turns into India-Pak mockery

Asia Cup final turns into India-Pak mockery

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The tournament had been fraught with tension from the very start, and the animosity carried into the final, which India won by five wickets on a rather long Sunday night.

Para Worlds: Nishad, Simran add more glitter to India's tally

Para Worlds: Nishad, Simran add more glitter to India's tally

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Nishad Kumar and Simran Sharma won their maiden World Para Athletics Championships gold in high jump and 100m race respectively, as India clinched four medals to jump to fourth spot on the most productive day, in New Delhi, on Friday.

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Zubeen Garg's death: ED, I-T dept to probe event manager's financial crimes

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) and Income Tax (I-T) Department are likely to join the Assam Police in investigating alleged organised financial crimes and acquisition of benami properties by event manager Shyamkanu Mahanta, an accused in the death of Assam's cultural icon Zubeen Garg.

Indian team disrespected cricket: Pakistan captain Salman

Indian team disrespected cricket: Pakistan captain Salman

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Salman Ali Agha feels that Indian team's 'No Handshake' policy while playing Pakistan in the Asia Cup was "disrespectful" to the game.

No political questions, please!

No political questions, please!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) has issued fresh guidelines barring journalists from asking political questions at press conferences in an apparent bid to diffuse the volatile situation that has persisted since the India-Pakistan match last Sunday.

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

'Money Alone Does Not Buy Trust Or Votes'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'Bihar's voters' electoral memory is long, and their evaluations are relational; who came to the village, who followed up, who resolved a problem.'

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat in volatile trade

Sensex, Nifty close almost flat in volatile trade

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra climbed 2.34 per cent, followed by Maruti which climbed 1.70 per cent. Power Grid, Reliance Industries, Bharti Airtel and Eternal also were also among the gainers. However, ITC, HCL Tech, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra and Infosys were among the laggards.

Despite profit-booking, Sensex, Nifty end higher

Despite profit-booking, Sensex, Nifty end higher

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Tata Motors rose the most by 3.97 per cent. Mahindra & Mahindra jumped by 3.96 per cent. Maruti, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance and UltraTech Cement were also among the gainers. However, Trent declined 3.81 per cent. Asian Paints, HCL Tech, Tech Mahindra, L&T, TCS, Power Grid and Sun Pharma were also among the laggards.

BCCI Complains To ICC Against Rauf, Farhan

BCCI Complains To ICC Against Rauf, Farhan

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

India has filed an official complaint with the International Cricket Council against Pakistan cricketers Haris Rauf and Sahibzada Farhan for their provocative gestures during the two sides' Asia Cup Super 4 game in Dubai on Sunday.

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Assam seeks Singapore's help in Zubeen death probe

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said the state government has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs to invoke the Mutual Legal Assistance Treaty (MLAT) with Singapore to secure full cooperation from authorities in the case of singer Zubeen Garg's death.

Sensex up 313 points on buying in IT, banking, and auto shares

Sensex up 313 points on buying in IT, banking, and auto shares

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Bharat Electronics, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Maruti, Trent and UltraTech Cement were the major gainers. However, Bajaj Finserv, Titan, ITC and Tata Steel were among the laggards.

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

'BJP Will Replace Nitish Kumar If...'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

'If the NDA returns with the BJP substantially ahead of the JD-U, a BJP CM bid becomes plausible; if the gap is narrow or JD-U holds pivotal seats, continuity with Nitish is the lower-risk option.'

Stock markets end lower amid profit-taking in banking, auto shares

Stock markets end lower amid profit-taking in banking, auto shares

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Asian Paints, Kotak Mahindra Bank, ICICI Bank, Tata Motors and Larsen & Toubro closed with losses. However, Power Grid, NTPC, Tata Steel and Hindustan Unilever were the major gainers.

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Handshake row: PCB calls for removal of Match Referee Pycroft

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pycroft officiated the India-Pakistan Asia Cup clash, at the end of which Indian players did not shake hands with the rival team.

Amid controversy, Pycroft to officiate Indo-Pak Super 4s tie

Amid controversy, Pycroft to officiate Indo-Pak Super 4s tie

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Meanwhile, Pakistan team management has decided not to interact with media ahead of the Super4 contest.

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine punches her way to quarters

Boxing Worlds: Jaismine punches her way to quarters

Rediff.com8 Sep 2025

Jaismine reaches World Championships quarters, Sanamacha and Sakshi exit

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Asia Cup 2025 Schedule

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

Check out the complete schedule of Asia Cup 2025.

Sreeshankar, Parul fail to make World C'ships finals

Sreeshankar, Parul fail to make World C'ships finals

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

World Championships: Long jumper Sreeshankar, steeplechaser Parul fail to qualify for finals

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

Al-Hilal maul Gwangju, enter Asian Champions League semis

Al-Hilal maul Gwangju, enter Asian Champions League semis

Rediff.com26 Apr 2025

Al-Hilal powered into the semi-finals of the Asian Champions League Elite in Jeddah on Friday as Jorge Jesus's Saudi Pro League side demolished South Korea's Gwangju 7-0 to move closer to a record-extending fifth continental title.

Pak Board Defends Filming Meeting With Pycroft

Pak Board Defends Filming Meeting With Pycroft

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Friday defended its media manager filming a meeting between match referee Andy Pycroft and team officials ahead of their Asia Cup game against the UAE, maintaining that the action was within ICC protocols.

Sensex jumps 555 pts on value buying, strong GDP data

Sensex jumps 555 pts on value buying, strong GDP data

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Among Sensex firms, Mahindra & Mahindra, Tata Motors, Trent, Eternal, Asian Paints and Infosys were the major gainers. However, Sun Pharma, ITC, Hindustan Unilever and Titan were among the laggards.

Karthikeyan, Rout finish 4th in Asian blitz chess

Karthikeyan, Rout finish 4th in Asian blitz chess

Rediff.com11 May 2025

Padmini Rout replicating the result in the women's section to emerge as the top Indian performers in Al Ain, UAE.