India's women's and men's badminton teams suffered defeats in the Badminton Asia Team Championships, ending their campaigns in the quarterfinals. The women's team lost to China, while the men's team was defeated by Korea.
Purnendu Maji and Srinivas Bhogle present Rediff's Most Valuable Player Index of IPL 2026 after Game 29.
Mumbai's Ayush Mhatre has been appointed captain of the India U-19 team for next month's tour of England.
KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.
Sunrisers Hyderabad, buoyed by the emergence of young pace bowlers Praful Hinge and Sakib Husain, are confident heading into their IPL match against Chennai Super Kings. The uncapped duo made an immediate impact in the previous match, giving SRH a new edge.
Three youths have been arrested in Nagpur for allegedly murdering a 14-year-old boy in a kidnapping for ransom plot.
Several IPL captains are under pressure after their teams' disappointing performances this season. Axar Patel, Ajinkya Rahane, and Rishabh Pant face uncertainty as their franchises evaluate leadership roles and team strategies for future seasons.
Lucknow Super Giants skipper Rishabh Pant reflected on the team's tactics and spoke on taking positives from the game after their big loss to Punjab Kings on Sunday.
Former India batter and CSK great Suresh Raina believes that Sanju Samson has got a monkey off his back after his brilliant century against Delhi Capitals in IPL 2026 on Saturday.
Shetty had earlier shocked former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore in straight games in his opening round.
CSK captain Ruturaj Gaikwad confirmed that he will open the batting alongside new recruit Sanju Samson this season.
Rishabh Pant discusses his decision to open for Delhi Capitals, his run-out, and the team's strategy after their defeat to Lucknow Super Giants in the Indian Premier League.
Police in Kanpur are intensifying their investigation into an illegal kidney transplant racket, issuing lookout notices for four doctors and expanding the probe to multiple cities.
After a shaky start, Chennai Super Kings recovered to post a total of 187 against Lucknow Super Giants, thanks to a resilient innings from Kartik Sharma and support from Dewald Brevis and Shivam Dube.
Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is likely to miss the All England Championships due to travel disruptions caused by airspace closures in the Gulf region.
Ayush Shetty notched up his first BWF World Tour title with a commanding straight-games victory over Canada's Brian Yang in the men's singles final of the US Open Super 300.
Lakshya Sen's remarkable comeback and Satwik-Chirag's gritty doubles win propelled India to a 2-0 lead against Chinese Taipei in the Thomas Cup quarterfinals.
Kartik Sharma recorded his maiden IPL half-century with a measured knock saw Chennai Super Kings overhaul Mumbai Indians to keep their play-off hopes alive.
India's Ayush Shetty produced a sensational straight-game victory over former world champion Loh Kean Yew of Singapore at the Orleans Masters.
Chennai Super Kings batting coach Michael Hussey has expressed hope that Mahendra Singh Dhoni will return to action soon in the ongoing Indian Premier League 2026.
FC Goa defeated NorthEast United FC 2-0 in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Dejan Drazic and Mohammed Yasir. The win moved FC Goa to second place in the league standings.
KKR captain Ajinkya Rahane rued missed chances but lauded Mukul Choudhary's decisive innings as LSG chased 182 in a dramatic last-ball finish in IPL 2026.
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A BJP MLA in Madhya Pradesh is facing criticism after his son was accused of injuring five people in a car accident. The MLA allegedly made disparaging remarks against an IPS officer who took action in the case, further escalating the controversy.
Uttar Pradesh Police have dismantled an illegal kidney transplant racket operating in Kanpur, arresting five doctors and the alleged ringleader. The investigation revealed a network exploiting vulnerable individuals for profit, with potential links to other major cities and even international connections.
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru aim to leverage their powerful batting lineup against Lucknow Super Giants' disciplined bowling attack in their upcoming IPL match
India's men's team secured a dominant 5-0 victory over Australia to reach the Thomas Cup quarterfinals, while the women's team faces a tough road in the Uber Cup after PV Sindhu's defeat against Wang Zhiyi.
KKR's Rovman Powell stays positive despite a tough IPL 2026 start, backing the team to bounce back after a thrilling last-ball defeat to LSG.
Punjab Kings' captain Shreyas Iyer reveals a light-hearted six-hitting contest in the dressing room is behind their batting success in the IPL, after their dominant win against Lucknow Super Giants.
Dhruv Kapila and Tanisha Crasto progressed to the second round of the Badminton Asia Championships, while Rohan Kapoor and Gadde Ruthvika Shivani exited in the first round.
Delhi Capitals' Director of Cricket, Venugopal Rao, identifies the loss of four quick wickets as the turning point in their IPL defeat to Chennai Super Kings, while also acknowledging fielding errors that contributed to the loss.
A look at some of the long-standing barriers or world records which were broken in athletics, cricket and badminton.
CSK have not successfully chased a target of 190 or more since their memorable 2018 victory against RCB.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru will be optimistic about securing their second consecutive win in the IPL as they face Chennai Super Kings, who are struggling with Sanju Samson's form and a lack of strong bowling options.
Police in Kanpur have arrested the alleged mastermind of an illegal kidney transplant racket, who had been evading arrest for two weeks. The arrest brings the total number of accused in custody to ten, as the investigation widens to uncover a potentially multi-state and international organ trafficking network.
Police in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, have identified additional suspects in an illegal kidney transplant racket involving multiple private hospitals, following the arrest of five doctors and the alleged kingpin.
'Infertility and reproductive health challenges, much like other chronic conditions, are rising globally.'
Chennai Super Kings, on a resurgent run, will aim to strengthen their position in the top half of the IPL standings as they face Gujarat Titans, who are looking to reverse their recent slump in form.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's 15-ball fifty powers Rajasthan Royals to an 8-wicket win over CSK after bowling them out for 127 in their IPL 2026 opener.
