R. Vaishali leads the Women's Candidates Tournament, while Javokhir Sindarov dominates the Open section, nearing a shot at the World Championship.
Hyderabad Police have dismantled a pan-India cyber fraud network, arresting 52 individuals across nine states in 'Operation Octopus 2.0'. The operation targeted bank officials, mule account holders, and middlemen involved in facilitating cyber frauds.
Union minister Dharmendra Pradhan has launched a sharp attack on West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, alleging that the state has descended into chaos, appeasement and corruption under the TMC's rule.
A woman engineer at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) in Nashik has alleged harassment and religious coercion, including derogatory slurs and inappropriate touching. Police have arrested eight people and are searching for another accused. TCS has launched an internal probe and suspended employees allegedly involved.
Elena Rybakina defeated Mirra Andreeva to reach the Stuttgart Open final, where she will face Karolina Muchova. Rybakina displayed aggressive play, while Muchova overcame Elina Svitolina in a three-set match.
A woman in Indore has been arrested for allegedly conspiring with her lover to murder her husband using hired shooters, in a case reminiscent of a previous high-profile murder.
In Rediff's new series on modern marriages, young couples from across India discuss how they deal with differences of opinion, lifestyle preferences and personal choices. Here, Megha* tells Rishika Shah/Rediff how she coped with the unexpected challenges that followed her impulsive marriage to her best friend.
Bihar's women's rugby team showcased their strength with dominant wins in the group stage of the Senior National Rugby Sevens Championship, setting the stage for intense knockout rounds.
The Badminton Association of India (BAI) has announced a nationwide mascot design contest for the upcoming BWF World Championships 2026, inviting fans, artists, and creators to play a role in shaping the identity of one of badminton's most prestigious global events.
A new report suggests that blending 20 per cent dimethyl ether (DME) with LPG could significantly reduce India's LPG imports, leading to substantial savings in foreign exchange.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's explosive century went in vain as Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma smashed half-tons as Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Rajasthan Royals by 5 wickets.
Matheus Cunha struck just before half-time to earn Manchester United a 1-0 victory at luckless Chelsea on Saturday, taking them a big step closer to Champions League football next season.
Tyson Fury defeated Arslanbek Makhmudov by unanimous decision and then challenged Anthony Joshua to a 'Battle of Britain' fight.
Kapil Chugh, accused of masterminding a Rs 1,825 crore GST refund fraud, has been arrested by DGGI officers upon his return from Dubai. He is alleged to have evaded investigation and is wanted in other economic criminal cases.
Sekar Patchai and Arthi emerged victorious in stand-up paddling at the Little Andaman Pro, while intense surfing action unfolded in the Men's and Women's Open categories.
Delhi Police have arrested two individuals for allegedly defrauding a 25-year-old man of Rs 1.46 lakh through a fake online investment scheme. The accused lured the victim with promises of high returns for completing online tasks.
Dreams are not fragile; they are powerful. So dream big, write your script like Praful Hinge did, and when the moment arrives go for the kill and dominate.
Laura Wolvaardt and Sune Luus shone as South Africa defeated India by eight wickets in the second women's T20I, taking a 2-0 lead in the five-match series.
'Within the BJP, Samrat Chowdhury confronts a party full of senior leaders with their own factional networks, caste calculations and career ambitions; many of whom may regard his elevation as a product of central convenience rather than organic merit.'
'Samrat Chaudhury's limited independent standing within the party, his reliance on the central leadership for his elevation, and his lack of a personal mass base all point toward this outcome.'
Indian stock markets are set to be influenced by ongoing developments in the US-Iran conflict, fluctuations in crude oil prices, and the latest quarterly earnings reports from major corporates, with foreign investor activity also playing a crucial role.
'The AIADMK will lose a lot of votes simply because it is aligned with the BJP.'
Indore police have busted a gang involved in investment fraud, arresting five individuals and uncovering links to a WhatsApp account operated from Cambodia.
While the total number of assembly seats remains unchanged at 126, the redrawing of boundaries has reshaped voter composition across constituencies -- a shift that is likely to influence electoral outcomes in the years ahead.
Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and Vishvanath Suresh have advanced to the quarterfinals of the Asian Boxing Championships in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia.
Kota police, under the 'Mule Hunter' campaign, have arrested two individuals for allegedly committing online fraud, targeting victims as far away as Murshidabad, West Bengal. The arrests followed an analysis of suspected mule accounts and mobile numbers, revealing fraudulent transactions and prompting charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group, has surpassed Mukesh Ambani to become Asia's richest person, with a net worth of USD 92.6 billion, placing him 19th globally according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.
Indian women boxers dominated the Asian Boxing Championships, securing four gold, two silver, and four bronze medals. Minakshi Hooda, Preeti Pawar, Priya Ghanghas, and Arundhati Choudhary all won gold in their respective weight categories.
A 32-year-old woman in Madhya Pradesh was publicly humiliated and forced to carry her husband as punishment for an extramarital affair. Police have arrested four people in connection with the incident after videos surfaced on social media.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called on the people of Karnataka to commit to nine pledges focused on sustainability, health, and local empowerment to drive development in the state and across India.
A recap of the action of the third week of IPL 2026.
Mohun Bagan Super Giant defeated NorthEast United FC 1-0 in an Indian Super League match, with Robson scoring the decisive goal in the early minutes. The win puts Mohun Bagan at the top of the league table.
Powerplay scoring in the IPL has reached an all-time high, with run-rates crossing 10 per over as batters dominate early overs.
While Hinge's opening burst set the tone, Hussain ensured there was no recovery. The duo complemented each other well, building pressure and forcing mistakes.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated from the women's event.
Chief Justice of India expresses concern over the increasing number of digital arrest scams, highlighting a recent case where an elderly woman was defrauded of her retirement benefits.
Azmatullah Omarzai delivered a match-winning all-round performance, taking four wickets and scoring an unbeaten 40, to lead Afghanistan to a five-wicket victory over UAE in the T20 World Cup.
Young Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty progressed to the men's singles quarterfinals of the Badminton Asia Championships, while PV Sindhu was eliminated in the women's event.
Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten century propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a thumping 47-run victory against Delhi Capitals in their IPL match.
India bounced back in style to take an unassailable 2-0 lead against New Zealand in their second Asia/Oceania Group I tie of the Billie Jean King Cup, with impressive wins from Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli.
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