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'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

'China Has Built 30,000 High-Risk Dams'

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

'China wants to control and divert rivers.'

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar And Aditi Ashok Hold Strong At London Championship

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar And Aditi Ashok Hold Strong At London Championship

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok have maintained their positions within the top-20 at the London Championship after the third round. Diksha Dagar carded a 1-over 72 to stay T-19, while Aditi Ashok also finished T-19 with a 73. Pranavi Urs, however, dropped to T-38. Canada's Anna Huang leads the tournament with a dominant 19-under-par score.

Commonwealth Games: Gyaneshwari Yadav secures silver in weightlifting

Commonwealth Games: Gyaneshwari Yadav secures silver in weightlifting

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav, an Asian Championships bronze winner, secured a silver medal in the women's 53kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 199kg.

Ravi, Ali fall short of CWG Para swimming medals

Ravi, Ali fall short of CWG Para swimming medals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian para swimmers Ravi Veera Venkata Bhavan Budigina and Ali Imam finished sixth and eighth respectively in the men's 50m freestyle S13 final at the Commonwealth Games, missing out on a medal. Scotland's Stephen Clegg won gold in the event.

Canada Police: No clandestine activities linked to India

Canada Police: No clandestine activities linked to India

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Canada's police chief states there is no current evidence of clandestine activities or transnational repression linked to the Indian government within Canada, amidst improving diplomatic relations between the two countries.

India's Protistha Samanta Finishes Seventh In Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Vault

India's Protistha Samanta Finishes Seventh In Commonwealth Games Gymnastics Vault

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian gymnast Protistha Samanta secured the seventh position in the women's vault final at the Commonwealth Games, with Canada's Lia-Monica Fontaine winning gold.

Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen survives scare in opening round

Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen survives scare in opening round

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Lakshya Sen recovered from a slow start to beat Collins Valentine Filimon of Austria in his first round match at the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday.

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze medal in the women's 58kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 199kg. This marks India's fifth weightlifting medal and sixth overall at the Games.

Tejaswin Shankar Wins Historic Commonwealth Games Decathlon Bronze

Tejaswin Shankar Wins Historic Commonwealth Games Decathlon Bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Tejaswin Shankar has made history by becoming the first Indian to win a decathlon medal at the Commonwealth Games, securing a bronze with 7976 points. This achievement adds to his previous high jump bronze from the 2022 Birmingham Games.

Mohan Bhagwat: 'If any Hindu thinks there should be no Muslim in Bharat...'

Mohan Bhagwat: 'If any Hindu thinks there should be no Muslim in Bharat...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated that a true Hindu believes in the unity of humanity and that all religious paths lead to the same goal, asserting that 'if any Hindu thinks that there should be no Muslim in Bharat, he will not remain Hindu'.

India Named in US China Transshipment Network

India Named in US China Transshipment Network

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

'All these reports and announcements by the US seem like attempts to gain a lever in trade deal negotiations with India.'

HC puts child's welfare first, refuses to send 10-year-old to Canada

HC puts child's welfare first, refuses to send 10-year-old to Canada

Rediff.com1 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has refused to send a 10-year-old girl to Canada to join her father, stating that a child's welfare is paramount, even over a foreign court's order.

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026: Latest Medal Tally And Standings

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

The medals tally at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

PV Sindhu makes stunning start at Badminton Worlds

PV Sindhu makes stunning start at Badminton Worlds

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Indian badminton star PV Sindhu commenced her 2026 Badminton World Championships journey with a commanding straight-game victory over Sophia Noble in New Delhi.

Indian Junior Squash Teams Dominate Group Stage At World Championships

Indian Junior Squash Teams Dominate Group Stage At World Championships

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

The Indian men's junior squash team secured their spot in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Team Championships by defeating Brazil and the Netherlands 3-0. The women's team also started strong, beating Chinese Taipei 3-0, with World Junior champion Anahat Singh being rested.

Indian envoy defends FCRA bill after US lawmaker flags concerns

Indian envoy defends FCRA bill after US lawmaker flags concerns

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

India's Ambassador to the US, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, has clarified that the recent amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) are primarily aimed at enhancing transparency and ensuring accountability in foreign financial flows.

Tripura's Asmita Dey Secures India's First Women's Judo Gold

Tripura's Asmita Dey Secures India's First Women's Judo Gold

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Judoka Asmita Dey from Tripura has won a gold medal in the women's 48 kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, marking a historic first for an Indian woman judoka. Chief Minister Manik Saha and Sports Minister Tinku Roy congratulated Dey, highlighting her achievement as an inspiration for the nation.

Siwach Wins Opening Bout At Commonwealth Games

Siwach Wins Opening Bout At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach defeated Canada's Keoma Al-Ahmadieh in a 4-1 split decision to advance to the pre-quarterfinals of the Commonwealth Games boxing competition.

Anahat Singh And Aryaveer Dewan Advance In World Junior Squash Championships

Anahat Singh And Aryaveer Dewan Advance In World Junior Squash Championships

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian squash players Anahat Singh and Aryaveer Dewan secured their spots in the pre-quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships in Ontario, Canada, with dominant wins. While other Indian participants exited the competition, Anahat, the women's top seed, and Aryaveer continue their impressive run.

India's Table Tennis Teams Start Strong at Commonwealth Championships

India's Table Tennis Teams Start Strong at Commonwealth Championships

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's top-seeded men's and women's table tennis teams secured identical 3-0 victories over Zimbabwe and Maldives, respectively, marking a commanding start to their campaign at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in New Delhi.

Unnati Sharma wins bronze in judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Unnati Sharma wins bronze in judo at Commonwealth Games 2026

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's judoka Unnati Sharma clinched a bronze medal in the women's -63kg judo event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, defeating South Africa's Skye Knoester by Ippon in just over a minute.

India, Canada sign landmark nuclear agreement

India, Canada sign landmark nuclear agreement

Rediff.com2 Mar 2026

India and Canada solidify their partnership with a landmark uranium supply agreement and discussions to finalise a comprehensive economic partnership, signaling stronger ties and cooperation on key global issues.

Anna Huang Claims Record-Breaking Fourth LET Title; Indian Golfers Impress

Anna Huang Claims Record-Breaking Fourth LET Title; Indian Golfers Impress

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian golfers Pranavi Urs and Aditi Ashok delivered strong performances at the PIF London Championship, finishing tied 19th and tied 17th respectively. Meanwhile, Canada's Anna Huang secured her fourth Ladies European Tour title, becoming the youngest player to achieve this feat after a dramatic final round.

PV Sindhu Dominates Opening Match At BWF World Championships

PV Sindhu Dominates Opening Match At BWF World Championships

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu commenced her campaign at the BWF World Championships with a dominant victory over Ireland's Sophia Noble. Sindhu, a five-time World Championships medallist, is aiming for a historic sixth medal at the event. Other Indian pairs, including Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Hariharan Amsakarunan-MR Arjun, also advanced.

India's Commonwealth Games Day 3: Key Events And Athletes To Watch

India's Commonwealth Games Day 3: Key Events And Athletes To Watch

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

This article outlines the schedule for Indian athletes participating in various events on the third day of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. It details the timings and participants for gymnastics, para swimming, swimming, lawn bowls, boxing, and 3x3 basketball, highlighting key Indian contenders.

India's Anahat Singh Dominates To Reach World Junior Squash Quarterfinals

India's Anahat Singh Dominates To Reach World Junior Squash Quarterfinals

Rediff.com23 Jul 2026

Top-seeded Indian Anahat Singh has advanced to the women's quarterfinals of the World Squash Junior Individual Championships after defeating Malaysian Doyce Ye San Lee. Meanwhile, her compatriot Aryaveer Dewan was eliminated in the men's round of 16.

Harjinder Kaur's Record-Breaking Silver At Commonwealth Games

Harjinder Kaur's Record-Breaking Silver At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's Harjinder Kaur won a silver medal in the women's 69kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, setting new Games records in both snatch and clean and jerk. Her performance contributed to India's growing medal tally in weightlifting, despite Canada's Charlotte Simoneau taking gold with an even more dominant display.

India's next Olympic stars? PM Modi targets 5-15 age group

India's next Olympic stars? PM Modi targets 5-15 age group

Rediff.com15 Aug 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India's commitment to hosting the 2036 Olympic Games and unveiled a comprehensive nationwide talent hunt programme aimed at identifying and nurturing sporting talent among children aged five to 15 years.

Six attempts, one lift: Nirupama's CWG heartbreak

Six attempts, one lift: Nirupama's CWG heartbreak

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi had a challenging debut at the Commonwealth Games, failing to register a total in the women's 63kg category after only one successful lift out of six attempts. Despite her personal struggles, the Indian weightlifting contingent has secured six medals at the Games.

Anahat Singh Leads Indian Charge At World Junior Squash Championships

Anahat Singh Leads Indian Charge At World Junior Squash Championships

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian top seed Anahat Singh and three male players, Aryaveer Dewan, Yusha Nafees, and Gurveer Singh, have advanced in their respective categories at the World Squash Junior Individual Championships in Ontario, Canada, showcasing a strong start for the Indian contingent.

Jordan FA President alleges FIFA offered help for Infantino endorsement

Jordan FA President alleges FIFA offered help for Infantino endorsement

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Jordan Football Association President Ali bin Hussein has publicly accused FIFA President Gianni Infantino of 'blackmail', alleging that FIFA offered to resolve the kingdom's football problems in exchange for his endorsement, a claim FIFA has been contacted about for comment.

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Ben Shelton wins back-to-back Canadian Open titles

Rediff.com14 Aug 2026

Ben Shelton successfully defended his Canadian Open title, defeating fellow American Brandon Nakashima in an all-American final.

Canadian PM Carney Jokes About Recruiting Haaland For World Cup

Canadian PM Carney Jokes About Recruiting Haaland For World Cup

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney playfully attempted to recruit Norwegian football star Erling Haaland for Canada's World Cup squad during a NATO summit meeting with Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere, who humorously declined the offer.

How India Secured Victory Over Canada In Thomas Cup

How India Secured Victory Over Canada In Thomas Cup

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

India secured a 4-1 victory against Canada in their opening Group A tie of the Thomas Cup Finals, with wins from Ayush Shetty and the doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty.

Jantar Mantar protests reflect 'systemic failures': RSS

Jantar Mantar protests reflect 'systemic failures': RSS

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) recently held a three-day coordination meeting in Visakhapatnam, where senior leader C R Mukunda highlighted discussions on demographic imbalance, its impact on social harmony, recent youth protests, and underlying systemic failures. The Sangh believes these issues, including exam irregularities like NEET, point to broader administrative and institutional shortcomings that require constructive efforts from both government and society.

Tripura Celebrates Asmita Dey's Historic Commonwealth Judo Gold

Tripura Celebrates Asmita Dey's Historic Commonwealth Judo Gold

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

Tripura's Asmita Dey, the first Indian judoka to win a Commonwealth Games gold, was grandly felicitated by the state government. She received a Rs 10 lakh cheque and a plot of land in Agartala, with Chief Minister Manik Saha highlighting her inspiring journey and urging her to focus on the upcoming Asian Games.

Ounahi's Double Propels Morocco Into World Cup Last Eight

Ounahi's Double Propels Morocco Into World Cup Last Eight

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Morocco defeated Canada 3-0 in the World Cup last 16, with Azzedine Ounahi scoring two goals, to advance to the quarter-finals for the second consecutive time. The victory ended Canada's tournament run.

Nirupama's CWG dream ends in painful weightlifting exit

Nirupama's CWG dream ends in painful weightlifting exit

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Nirupama Devi faced a disappointing exit from the Commonwealth Games women's 63kg event after failing all three clean and jerk attempts, resulting in a Did Not Finish. Despite a strong snatch performance, her inability to complete the clean and jerk round ended her medal hopes.

'I hate Narendra': Berwal tells Modi Pak boxer's remark

'I hate Narendra': Berwal tells Modi Pak boxer's remark

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Indian boxer Narender Berwal shared a humorous anecdote with Prime Minister Narendra Modi about a Pakistani opponent who, after being defeated, exclaimed his hatred for the name 'Narendra' due to its repeated presence in Berwal's life, including his coach and the Prime Minister.

Ahmedabad Prepares For Historic 2030 Commonwealth Games Handover In Glasgow

Ahmedabad Prepares For Historic 2030 Commonwealth Games Handover In Glasgow

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Ahmedabad is set to officially become the host of the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with a formal handover ceremony taking place during the closing of the Glasgow 2026 Games.