News for 'Defending India'

Women's WC: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone combine to demolish Sri Lanka

Women's WC: Sciver-Brunt, Ecclestone combine to demolish Sri Lanka

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

Sciver-Brunt's record ton, Ecclestone's magical spell power England to 89-run win over Sri Lanka

Any Sir Creek move by Pak will change its history, geography, warns Rajnath

Any Sir Creek move by Pak will change its history, geography, warns Rajnath

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh says India achieved all objectives of Operation Sindoor, emphasizing that escalating the situation to war with Pakistan was not the aim. He highlighted India's fight against cross-border terrorism and the successful exposure of Pakistan's air defense system.

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Not justifying Guv's sitting over bills but...: Centre in SC

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

The Centre told the Supreme Court that governors are not indefinitely sitting on bills passed by state legislatures, and that barring a few exceptions, most have acted in a way which the apex court would have perhaps desired. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta argued that a Governor is "not a rubber stamp" and has a duty to preserve, protect, and defend the Constitution.

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

'I Never Said Shoot Rahul Gandhi, But...'

'I Never Said Shoot Rahul Gandhi, But...'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'... Rahul Gandhi's name came to my mind at that time.'

PCB claims Pycroft 'apologised' to Pakistan cricket team

PCB claims Pycroft 'apologised' to Pakistan cricket team

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board claimed that match referee Andy Pycroft apologised to its national team for prohibiting the handshake between Indian and Pakistani players.

'Shocked by verdict': Mumbai police ex-chief defends 7/11 blasts probe

'Shocked by verdict': Mumbai police ex-chief defends 7/11 blasts probe

Rediff.com23 Jul 2025

Former Mumbai police commissioner A N Roy expressed shock over the Bombay High Court's acquittal of all 12 accused in the 7/11 train blasts case, defending the police investigation and expressing confidence in an appeal to the Supreme Court.

Abhishek Sharma's time is NOW!

Abhishek Sharma's time is NOW!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The years spent in domestic cricket helped him sharpen his skills and know more about his own game.

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

SKY fined for 'political comment'; BCCI files appeal

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

Suryakumar fined 30 percent of match fee, India appeal verdict

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Kishan's ton, Shami's late magic: Big names rule Ranji

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

Here's a roundup of all Ranji Trophy matches played on Day 1 on Wednesday.

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Where is Neeraj Chopra heading to recharge for 2026?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

Neeraj Chopra spoke a bit about his hopes from the next season, his love for all things Swiss and the eager traveller in him who doesn't mind giving in to occasionally unplanned wanderlust.

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

'Sport must go on, but terrorism...': Ganguly on India vs Pakistan

Rediff.com27 Jul 2025

Sourav Ganguly has weighed in on the upcoming India vs Pakistan clash in the Asia Cup 2025, stressing that while sports must continue, terrorism must be firmly dealt with.

'Against Pakistan, stay focused solely on game'

'Against Pakistan, stay focused solely on game'

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Kapil Dev urges Indian players to stay focused ahead of Pakistan clash

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

T20 World Cup 2026: Format, teams, dates revealed!

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

The 2026 T20 World Cup is likely to be played from February 7 to March 8 with matches spread across at least five venues in India and two in Sri Lanka.

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Khalid Jamil era begins with spectacular win!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

CAFA Nations Cup: Gurpreet, defenders earn India win over Tajikistan

India women's FIH horror ends in relegation after 8 losses

India women's FIH horror ends in relegation after 8 losses

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

Indian women's team suffers eighth defeat in FIH Pro League, relegated to Nations Cup

EC defends Bihar voter list revision as SC takes up Opposition pleas

EC defends Bihar voter list revision as SC takes up Opposition pleas

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Election Commission officials defend the intensive revision of Bihar's voters' list as 'inclusive' amid criticism from opposition parties, who claim it will disenfranchise voters. The Supreme Court is set to hear petitions challenging the revision.

'Coercive, unilateral': BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs

'Coercive, unilateral': BRICS nations slam Trump tariffs

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

The BRICS nations have expressed concern over the proliferation of trade-restrictive actions in the form of 'indiscriminate rising' of tariffs, particularly measures used as a means of 'coercion', cautioning that such practices risk marginalising the Global South countries.

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh crushes Bacrot; Pragg held

FIDE Grand Swiss: Gukesh crushes Bacrot; Pragg held

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Looking to assert his supremacy across formats, reigning world champion D Gukesh of India began his campaign in the FIDE Grand Swiss in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, with a crushing victory over France's Etienne Bacrot in the first round.

Mamata slams DVC for ploy to flood Bengal during Durga Puja

Mamata slams DVC for ploy to flood Bengal during Durga Puja

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has accused the Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC) of releasing water recklessly and without prior intimation, creating a flood-like situation in south Bengal districts during Durga Puja.

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

India gears up for historic World Para athletics

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Preparations for the World Para Athletics Championships are going as per schedule with laying of Mondo tracks in both competition venue and training area set to be completed by September 1

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Next game I'll bat higher than No 11: SKY jokes

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

India defeated a spirited Oman in their final Group A match by 21 runs with Rana and Arshdeep giving away plenty of runs while taking a wicket each at the back end of the game.

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

New Coach, New Tactics Fuel Satwik-Chirag's Revival

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'In the last couple of tournaments, we've served a lot better than in the past year. The game is too fast to rely on one style. You need multiple ways to score points, and that's what we are trying to develop.'

UAE coach urges players to be brave vs Bumrah, SKY

UAE coach urges players to be brave vs Bumrah, SKY

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

'The only thing is I said that make sure that be brave enough. At the most, what will happen, you know. But be brave enough to face it.'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

'The way they put their body on the line, love it'

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav has lauded the energy and commitment of his teammates on the opening day of training ahead of the Asia Cup

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.

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

World Championship showdown: Neeraj Chopra hunts gold again

Rediff.com16 Sep 2025

Neeraj Chopra is set to face Nadeem for the first time after the 2024 Paris Olympics, giving him a chance to avenge his second-place finish in the French capital.

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Jamil forced to begin national camp without top stars!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Fourteen players, including Bengaluru FC captain Sunil Chhetri, are not immediately joining the preparatory camp for next month's Asian Cup qualifying round matches against Singapore as three clubs have delayed the release of their players, which will be a cause of concern for head coach Khalid Jamil.

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Is Modi's 'Mr India' Image Fading?

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

'The Election Commission's involvement in the avoidable SIR controversy has carried a message down to the last voter -- who just does not like it,' observes N Sathiya Moorthy.

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Ranji Trophy: Rahane, Tilak, Shami fail to fire

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Mumbai were bowled out for 181 in their second innings, setting J&K 243 runs to win the season-opening match.

SC to hear statutory age of consent issue on Nov 12

SC to hear statutory age of consent issue on Nov 12

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has scheduled a hearing for November 12 to address the statutory age of consent for adolescents, emphasizing the need for a continuous and comprehensive examination of the issue. The Centre defends the current age of consent, while an amicus curiae suggests lowering it.

Will wait for India to build dam on Indus river, then...: Pak Army chief

Will wait for India to build dam on Indus river, then...: Pak Army chief

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Weeks before the Pahalgam attack, Munir said Pakistan will not forget the issue of Kashmir, asserting, "It was our jugular vein." His comments were trashed by India.

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Gill's Brain-Fade, Rahul's Error Blight India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Even as the conditions changed, bright sunshine alternating with gloom, the Indian batters gritted their teeth and fought it out.

Indian women's hockey team enter Asia Cup final

Indian women's hockey team enter Asia Cup final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

The Indian women's hockey team qualified for the Asia Cup final despite playing out a 1-1 draw against Japan after hosts China beat Korea 1-0 in the last match.

HC stays K'taka order capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

HC stays K'taka order capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Karnataka high court stayed enforcement of the Karnataka Cinemas (Regulation) (Amendment) Rules, 2025, which fixed a cap for movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state.

Teen squash sensation Anahat claims hat-trick of national titles

Teen squash sensation Anahat claims hat-trick of national titles

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

Velavan reclaims squash national titles

HC stays K'taka rule capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

HC stays K'taka rule capping movie ticket prices at Rs 200

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The Karnataka High Court has stayed the enforcement of a rule that capped movie ticket prices at Rs 200 across the state, following a petition by the Multiplex Association of India and other cinema stakeholders.

'How will India take 20 wickets?'

'How will India take 20 wickets?'

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

The beleaguered tourists lined up without their ace bowler in the second contest, Panesar believes India would need to figure out a way to scythe 20 scalps to stand triumphant for the first time in Birmingham.

With Pant Out, India's Next Wicketkeeping Star Is Ready?

With Pant Out, India's Next Wicketkeeping Star Is Ready?

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

The 24-year-old Jurel stepped in as keeper twice during the series - once after Pant took a blow to his finger in the third Test at Lord's, and again in the Manchester Test when Pant sustained a foot injury that ruled him out.

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

'No pressure, just joy': Harmanpreet's World Cup mantra

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

India skipper Harmanpreet Kaur knows that fans have placed heaps of expectations on her side ahead of the upcoming ICC Women's ODI World Cup at home, and she wants to enjoy the moment without succumbing to the pressure to land a maiden title.