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Ishan Kishan battled cracks, spin and doubt to take India into Asian Games final

Ishan Kishan battled cracks, spin and doubt to take India into Asian Games final

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Ishan Kishan's unbeaten 80 off 46 balls against Sri Lanka in the Asian Games semi-final was a 'gem' on a difficult, cracked pitch, securing India's spot in the gold medal match against Pakistan.

'China Views India Through The Prism Of United States'

'China Views India Through The Prism Of United States'

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

'Therefore, Beijing comes to wrong conclusions.'

Olympic Quota Coach Dave Cousins Awaits Salary

Olympic Quota Coach Dave Cousins Awaits Salary

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

American coach Dave Cousins, who led India's compound archers to a historic Olympic quota at the Asian Games, faced a significant delay in receiving his salary for over three months. The Archery Association of India and Sports Authority of India have acknowledged the issue, attributing it to a technical problem, and assured that the payment will be cleared within days, resolving the coach's threat to quit.

Odisha Continues Winning Streak At Senior Men National Championship

Odisha Continues Winning Streak At Senior Men National Championship

Rediff.com7 days ago

Odisha secured a dominant 9-0 victory over Kerala in the Hockey India Senior Men National Championship, marking their second consecutive win. Other teams like Uttarakhand, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, Jharkhand, and Himachal also registered wins in their respective Pool B matches.

Hasabnis, Anushka Hit 50s As India A Women Outclass Australia

Hasabnis, Anushka Hit 50s As India A Women Outclass Australia

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Tejal Hasabnis and Anushka Sharma's aggressive half-centuries, coupled with Nikki Prasad's all-round performance, led India A Women to a four-wicket victory over Australia A in the first women's one-day match in Mullanpur.

India's Best Day Yet: Athletics Delivers Six Medals at Asian Games

India's Best Day Yet: Athletics Delivers Six Medals at Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India won six athletics medals at the Asian Games on Monday, including a javelin silver-bronze double, as Esha Singh and Murali Sreeshankar added more silver.

Dominant India Kabaddi Teams Secure Semi-final Berths At Asian Games

Dominant India Kabaddi Teams Secure Semi-final Berths At Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's kabaddi teams have secured their spots in the semi-finals of the Asian Games after dominant performances in their respective Group A fixtures. The men's team defeated Chinese Taipei 37-21, marking their fourth consecutive win, while the women's team topped their group by beating hosts Japan 50-25, remaining unbeaten. Both teams showcased strong offensive and defensive play, continuing India's legacy of dominance in Asian Games kabaddi.

India Women Smash Asian Games Record, Win GOLD Again

India Women Smash Asian Games Record, Win GOLD Again

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

India delivered a commanding performance in the Asian Games women's cricket final, crushing Sri Lanka by 147 runs to retain their gold medal and open their 2026 campaign with India's first gold of the Games.

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

'Suspension Of PERM May Not Immediately Affect Indian IT Companies'

Rediff.com6 days ago

'...but could demotivate employees seeking US residency.'

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.com20 hours ago

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.

Indian Students Eye Space Science Careers After Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Visit

Indian Students Eye Space Science Careers After Shubhanshu Shukla's ISS Visit

Rediff.com4 days ago

Following astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla's historic visit to the International Space Station, a significant surge in interest for space science careers is observed among Indian students. Srimathy Kesan of Space Kidz India highlights this shift from traditional fields like engineering and medicine, while Nobel laureate Didier Queloz emphasises the crucial role of curious young scientists in shaping the future.

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls

Deputy ECs to visit 5 states heading for polls

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Election Commission of India has commenced preparations for the upcoming assembly elections in five states, with senior officers visiting Uttarakhand and scheduled to visit Manipur and Punjab soon.

Vithya leads India to 4x400m relay gold in Asian Games

Vithya leads India to 4x400m relay gold in Asian Games

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Vithya Ramraj, after breaking PT Usha's 400m hurdles record, anchored the Indian women's 4x400m relay team to a gold medal at the Asian Games in Nagoya. This marked her third medal of the Games, with strong performances from Kiran Pahal, M R Poovamma, and Prachi.

Rahul Gandhi's Anti-BJP Battle Faces A New Challenge

Rahul Gandhi's Anti-BJP Battle Faces A New Challenge

Rediff.com2 days ago

Unless the Congress stops seeing a CIA and RSS in everyone who disagrees with it, many well-meaning people will find it difficult to rub shoulders with Rahul Gandhi, notes M R Narayan Swamy.

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 20

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 20

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

This article provides a comprehensive schedule of Indian athletes participating in various events at the Asian Games on September 20.

Shafali's 100 powers India into Asian Games final, assures silver

Shafali's 100 powers India into Asian Games final, assures silver

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Shafali Verma smashed a stunning unbeaten century as India beat Bangladesh by 114 runs to enter the women's cricket final at the Asian Games.

How India Fared on Day 7 of the Asian Games

How India Fared on Day 7 of the Asian Games

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

India continued its strong performance at the Asian Games, securing gold medals in both men's and women's Kabaddi, a historic silver in marathon by Sawan Barwal, and advancing to squash finals. The day also saw mixed results in shooting, athletics, and badminton, contributing to India's growing medal tally.

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Buying Property? Verify Title First

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

Examine the complete title chain to establish how the present owner acquired the property.

How ARAI Is Boosting India's Drone Sector With New Certification

How ARAI Is Boosting India's Drone Sector With New Certification

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The Automotive Research Association of India (ARAI) has launched comprehensive conformity assessment and certification services for drone manufacturers, aiming to streamline the type approval process for Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) in India. This initiative supports the rapidly expanding drone sector by ensuring design, quality, and performance meet evolving safety and airworthiness standards.

Abhinav Bindra: Questioning Is Key To Sporting Excellence

Abhinav Bindra: Questioning Is Key To Sporting Excellence

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhinav Bindra, India's first individual Olympic gold-medallist, emphasised the importance of athletes questioning their coaches, methods, and systems for growth and sporting excellence, stating that free speech and curiosity are vital, even if perceived as indiscipline.

Saudi Arabia's Pipeline Closure Raises Cost Of India's Crude

Saudi Arabia's Pipeline Closure Raises Cost Of India's Crude

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Saudi Arabia's East-West pipeline shutdown could make crude costlier for India as refiners face fewer supply routes and rising freight and insurance costs.

PT Usha Advocates For Robust Sporting Ecosystem

PT Usha Advocates For Robust Sporting Ecosystem

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian Olympic Association president PT Usha has called for a stronger, athlete-centric sporting ecosystem, emphasising the need for robust federations, committed coaches, quality infrastructure, and effective sports science support. She highlighted that sporting excellence requires institutions that prioritise athletes and provide fair opportunities, while also congratulating recent Asian Games gold medallists.

Youth ODI: India U-19 complete 3-0 Series Sweep over Australia U-19

Youth ODI: India U-19 complete 3-0 Series Sweep over Australia U-19

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

India U-19 secured a commanding six-wicket victory over Australia U-19 in the third and final Youth ODI, completing a 3-0 series sweep. Skipper Lakshya Raichandani led the chase with an unbeaten 110, while Mohit Ulva and Manal Chauhan starred with the ball. The teams will now prepare for a two-match Youth Test series.

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

'It Crossed All Limits': Yuzi Chahal Opens Up on Alcohol Addiction

Rediff.com3 days ago

Yuzvendra Chahal opens up about alcohol addiction, his 26-day stay in rehab, divorce and anxiety, revealing how he decided to reclaim his life and cricket.

Blue Colts Secure Resounding Win Against Myanmar U17

Blue Colts Secure Resounding Win Against Myanmar U17

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The India U17 men's football team secured a dominant 4-0 victory over hosts Myanmar in their second friendly match on Wednesday, concluding their tour on a high note. Captain Dallalmoun Gangte, an own goal, Kamgouhao Doungel, and Hrishikesh Charan Manavathi contributed to the scoreline, marking head coach Mehrajuddin Wadoo's first win. Both teams are preparing for the AFC U17 Asian Cup 2027 Qualifiers.

SEMICON India 2026: Unpacking India's Strategic Push For Chip Manufacturing

SEMICON India 2026: Unpacking India's Strategic Push For Chip Manufacturing

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

India is making a significant push to establish itself as a global semiconductor manufacturing hub, driven by strategic investments and policy support. The upcoming SEMICON India 2026 event will showcase the country's advancements and ambitions in this critical industry, which underpins virtually all modern electronic devices and has faced global supply chain vulnerabilities.

Rower Satnam Singh: 'This medal is for 1.4 billion people'

Rower Satnam Singh: 'This medal is for 1.4 billion people'

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Rower Satnam Singh, who clinched a historic bronze medal in the men's double sculls at the 2026 Asian Games, stated the achievement belonged not just to him but to India's 1.4 billion people, marking the country's first medal in the event since 1951.

She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games

She Quit CA To Make MMA History For India At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Prachiti Nagpurkar, a former chartered accountant, has made history as the first Indian to referee a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout at the Asian Games in Nagoya. She left her lucrative profession to pursue her passion for MMA, where she also owns a gym and trains fighters. Nagpurkar advocates for women in male-dominated sports, expressing pride in her role as a female official in the cage.

Shooters, Rowers Secure Medals As India's Asian Games Campaign Continues

Shooters, Rowers Secure Medals As India's Asian Games Campaign Continues

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

India experienced a mixed day at the Asian Games, with skeet shooters and rowers adding to the medal tally, and wushu player Roshibina Devi securing a silver. While kabaddi and hockey teams continued their winning streaks, boxing, gymnastics, and fencing saw disappointments. The overall medal count reached 15, with only one gold so far.

Asian Games: Big blow for India as Yarraji pulls out of hurdles heat

Asian Games: Big blow for India as Yarraji pulls out of hurdles heat

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Indian 100m hurdler Jyothi Yarraji, a silver medallist from the last edition, withdrew from her first-round heat race in Nagoya after experiencing pain during warm-up, despite having received last-minute fitness clearance for a minor knee stress.

West Indies' Powell, Rutherford face ICC reprimand for conduct breaches

West Indies' Powell, Rutherford face ICC reprimand for conduct breaches

Rediff.com7 days ago

West Indies cricketers Rovman Powell and Sherfane Rutherford have been reprimanded and received one demerit point each for breaching the ICC Code of Conduct during the second T20 International against India.

India Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network A Terrorist Organisation

India Declares Shahzad Bhatti Network A Terrorist Organisation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

The Indian government has officially declared the Pakistan-based Shahzad Bhatti Network (SBN) a terrorist organisation under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act (UAPA). This action, announced by Union Home Minister Amit Shah, targets a group involved in cross-border smuggling of arms, explosives, and narcotics, as well as inciting youth into terrorism and spreading hateful digital content. SBN is accused of threatening India's democratic structure, communal harmony, and internal security.

Marc Benioff Highlights India's Role In Salesforce's AI Transformation

Marc Benioff Highlights India's Role In Salesforce's AI Transformation

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff has identified a significant opportunity for India as the company transitions its enterprise systems to an AI-first model. He emphasised India's crucial role, leveraging its extensive pool of technology professionals and partners, in this global technological transformation, which he likened to a "Y2K moment" for engineering.

Fakhar Zaman opens up on Pakistan's ICC trophy burden, targets 2027 World Cup glory

Fakhar Zaman opens up on Pakistan's ICC trophy burden, targets 2027 World Cup glory

Rediff.com2 days ago

Pakistan's experienced batter Fakhar Zaman believes the team can end its long wait for an ICC trophy at the 50-overs World Cup next year. He highlighted the team's serious approach, extensive discussions, and preparations, including an upcoming tri-series, to build a winning combination. Zaman also distinguished white-ball plans from recent Test struggles.

IDBI Bank: Past tense, future perfect?

IDBI Bank: Past tense, future perfect?

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian government has approved the sale of a 60.72 per cent stake in IDBI Bank Ltd to Canadian billionaire Prem Watsa's Fairfax Financial Holdings Ltd for approximately 52,878 crore, a move that reflects improving India-Canada ties and marks a significant turning point for the bank.

Harmanpreet Kaur Redefined Women's Cricket

Harmanpreet Kaur Redefined Women's Cricket

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Harmanpreet Kaur's career has been defined by landmark innings, record-breaking longevity and milestones that have mirrored the rise of Indian women's cricket.

Hyundai to invest additional Rs 4,000 crore in Maharashtra, doubling Pune plant capacity

Hyundai to invest additional Rs 4,000 crore in Maharashtra, doubling Pune plant capacity

Rediff.com4 days ago

Korean auto major Hyundai plans to invest an additional Rs 4,000 crore in Maharashtra by 2030, aiming to nearly double capacity at its new Pune manufacturing plant to 320,000 units per annum in a phased manner, a top company executive said.

India Poised For AI-Native Semiconductor Ecosystem Advantage

India Poised For AI-Native Semiconductor Ecosystem Advantage

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

UST, a California-based technology company, highlights India's unique opportunity to build an AI-native semiconductor ecosystem, bypassing older models. Speaking at SEMICON India 2026, UST COO Gilroy Mathew emphasised India's advantage in investing in infrastructure and talent at the right time, enabling it to create AI-native manufacturing and supply chains for future competitiveness.

Sunil Gavaskar Launches Book On Former BCCI Secretary Sanjay Jagdale

Sunil Gavaskar Launches Book On Former BCCI Secretary Sanjay Jagdale

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sunil Gavaskar launched "Sanjay Jagdale: Rag-Rag Mein Cricket," a book detailing the life and contributions of former BCCI secretary Sanjay Jagdale. Gavaskar praised Jagdale's dedication to cricket, highlighting his roles as player, coach, and administrator, and expressed hope that the book would inspire young cricketers.

Asian Games PIX: India's medal tally swells after athletics, wushu success

Asian Games PIX: India's medal tally swells after athletics, wushu success

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's Asian Games campaign saw its medal tally rise to 17 with strong performances in athletics, wushu, kabaddi, and hockey, despite some disappointments in shooting, boxing, and gymnastics. The mixed 4x400m relay team secured silver, while Seema won bronze in 10,000m. Wushu player Roshibina Devi claimed silver, and rowers added a bronze. Kabaddi and men's hockey teams continued their unbeaten runs, advancing to later stages.