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Portugal in Nations League quarter-finals after all-win record

Portugal in Nations League quarter-finals after all-win record

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Title holders Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 in the Nations League, securing their place in the March quarter-finals with a perfect record. Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal, further highlighting the team's success despite Cristiano Ronaldo's recent departure from the squad. Other Nations League results included Denmark beating Wales, the Netherlands overcoming Serbia, and Greece drawing with Germany.

Samson or Sooryavanshi: Gambhir faces big call in India's T20I opener vs WI

Samson or Sooryavanshi: Gambhir faces big call in India's T20I opener vs WI

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India face West Indies in the T20 opener as Gautam Gambhir weighs a key selection call between Sanju Samson and teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review: FaFa Is Brilliant But...

Don't Trouble The Trouble Review: FaFa Is Brilliant But...

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Don't Trouble The Trouble misses the opportunity to explore the limitless power and wonder of the human imagination, notes Divya Nair.

'Start afresh': Coach Fulton reveals India hockey's LA 2028 plan

'Start afresh': Coach Fulton reveals India hockey's LA 2028 plan

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Following the Indian men's hockey team's historic Asian Games gold and direct qualification for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics, Head Coach Craig Fulton revealed plans to 'build a new team afresh' after the Hockey India League, emphasising the need for meticulous planning for the upcoming Games.

Indian Football Team Set For Tough Uruguay Test After Brazil Drubbing

Indian Football Team Set For Tough Uruguay Test After Brazil Drubbing

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India faces a challenging FIFA international friendly against two-time world champions Uruguay in Kolkata, aiming to recover from a 0-4 defeat by Brazil.

Nations League: Germany post first win under Klopp; Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Denmark

Nations League: Germany post first win under Klopp; Ronaldo-less Portugal beat Denmark

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Germany secured their first win under new coach Juergen Klopp against Serbia in the Nations League. Portugal continued their strong run despite Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, while the Netherlands staged a comeback draw against Greece. Other results included Wales beating Norway and Ireland drawing with Austria amidst protests.

Indian Table Tennis Teams Face Early Exit At Asian Games

Indian Table Tennis Teams Face Early Exit At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian women's table tennis team was defeated 0-3 by North Korea in the Asian Games quarterfinals, while the men's team exited in the round of 16, marking a disappointing performance for both squads.

Historic! Kumkum Mohod First Indian Woman To Win Recurve Individual Gold At Asian Games

Historic! Kumkum Mohod First Indian Woman To Win Recurve Individual Gold At Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Teenager Kumkum Mohod clinched a historic gold medal in the women's individual recurve event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defeating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a thrilling shoot-out.

How Sachin Siwach Secured His Place In The Asian Games Boxing Quarterfinals

How Sachin Siwach Secured His Place In The Asian Games Boxing Quarterfinals

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach secured a hard-fought split-decision victory over Jordan's Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh to advance to the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games, moving one step closer to a medal.

Hathras Double Murder: Second Wife Conspired To Kill Retired Army Man

Hathras Double Murder: Second Wife Conspired To Kill Retired Army Man

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the double murder of a retired Army man and his first wife in Hathras. Police claim the man's second wife conspired with her alleged lover to commit the crime for property and to live together.

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina, Parveen Win Historic Golds; End India's 12-Year Drought

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina, Parveen Win Historic Golds; End India's 12-Year Drought

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Parveen Hooda (65kg) have clinched gold medals in women's boxing at the Asian Games, ending India's 12-year wait for titles in the category.

Asian Games: Sakshi Bows Out After Loss; Injury Heartbreak For Sumit

Asian Games: Sakshi Bows Out After Loss; Injury Heartbreak For Sumit

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Sumit was forced to concede his men's 70kg pre-quarterfinal bout at the Asian Games due to a knee injury sustained in the third round.

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Why India's Banks Need A Five-Day Week

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

A two-day weekend would help employees recover physically and mentally. They would return better prepared for branch work that demands patience, judgment, and accuracy, asserts Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Zidane's France held by Italy; Belgium whip Turkey

Zidane's France held by Italy; Belgium whip Turkey

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Zinedine Zidane's France were held to a 1-1 draw by Italy in their Nations League match at the Stade de France. Michael Olise opened the scoring for France, but Alessandro Bastoni equalised for Italy. The match also saw France reduced to 10 men late in the game. In another Group A1 fixture, Belgium secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Turkey.

Soundarya Shetty Is A Baddie Bigg Boss

Soundarya Shetty Is A Baddie Bigg Boss

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

While Soundarya Shetty is currently busy making waves inside the Bigg Boss 13 Kannada house, her fashion game is already doing plenty of damage outside it.

Ten-man Lens edge PSG to win Trophee des Champions crown

Ten-man Lens edge PSG to win Trophee des Champions crown

Rediff.com17 Aug 2026

Ten-man Lens secured their first Trophee des Champions title, defeating Paris St Germain 1-0 at the Bollaert-Delelis Stadium, 28 years after their last appearance in the season-opening fixture.

Why Were Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal All Smiles?

Why Were Alia Bhatt, Vicky Kaushal All Smiles?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The 15th annual Mijwan Fashion Show took place on September 26, 2026, at Taj Lands End in Mumbai, marking a milestone celebration of ethical luxury and heritage.

Floor-sleeping champion! China's Li Wenwen adds Asian Games gold to Olympic collection

Floor-sleeping champion! China's Li Wenwen adds Asian Games gold to Olympic collection

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Li Wenwen secured +86kg Asian Games gold with 310kg and two Games records, then revealed her unusual floor-sleeping routine remains unchanged as she targets future Olympic success.

Brazil Coach Carlo Ancelotti Commends India's Organised Play

Brazil Coach Carlo Ancelotti Commends India's Organised Play

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Brazil's head coach Carlo Ancelotti praised India's defensive organisation and counter-attacking efforts despite his team's 4-0 victory in a friendly match in Kolkata. Ancelotti highlighted India's ability to create difficult moments for Brazil and used the match as an opportunity to assess young Brazilian talent, expressing satisfaction with their performance during the international window.

Why Vinod Khanna Returned To India

Why Vinod Khanna Returned To India

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

'My comeback to films has nothing to do with the fact that I wanted money. I came back because of my kids, Rahul and Akshaye.'

Indian Boxers Suffer Pre-Quarterfinal Exits At Asian Games

Indian Boxers Suffer Pre-Quarterfinal Exits At Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Sakshi Chaudhary lost her pre-quarterfinal bout in the women's 51kg category at the Asian Games to Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova. Separately, Sumit was forced to concede his men's 70kg pre-quarterfinal due to a knee injury, despite leading.

IIIT Hyderabad And Hexagon Partner For Digital Twin Centre Of Excellence

IIIT Hyderabad And Hexagon Partner For Digital Twin Centre Of Excellence

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

IIIT Hyderabad and measurement technologies firm Hexagon R&D India have collaborated to establish the Hexagon Digital Twin Centre of Excellence (CoE) at the IIIT Hyderabad campus. This CoE will focus on applied research, education, and industry collaboration in computer vision, spatial computing, and AI-powered digital twins, providing access to advanced imaging technology.

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Bigg Boss' Rhiti Tiwari Is The Baddest Of All!

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Rhiti Tiwari clearly didn't get the memo that a baddie has to stick to one aesthetic. Manoj Tiwari's daughter, who is now bringing her personality to the Bigg Boss 20 house, has a wardrobe that swings between biker-chic, futuristic glam and boho cool.

Nasscom President Highlights AI's Transformative Role In India's BPM Sector

Nasscom President Highlights AI's Transformative Role In India's BPM Sector

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar stated that artificial intelligence is not making India's Business Process Management (BPM) industry obsolete but is instead driving its significant reinvention. He highlighted that the sector has an opportunity to become the world's "intelligent operations and transformation hub" by leveraging AI, analytics, and cloud-based operations, moving beyond traditional call centres. Nambiar outlined three key priorities for the industry, including reimagining processes, building hybrid human-AI operating models, and redefining India's global BPM representation.

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: Display, Cameras And Battery

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+: Display, Cameras And Battery

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Motorola Edge 70 Pro+ handset combines a striking quad-curved AMOLED display, a trio of 50 MP cameras, a 6,500 mAh battery, all wrapped in a stylish design aimed at power users and photography enthusiasts alike.

Record-breaking Kohli fires India to easy win over Windies

Record-breaking Kohli fires India to easy win over Windies

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Maestro Virat Kohli and skipper Shubman Gill displayed their mastery in 50-over format with virtuoso hundreds as India subdued the West Indies by eight wickets in the first ODI in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday.

How foreign varsities modified campuses to prevent suicides

How foreign varsities modified campuses to prevent suicides

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

Indian educational institutions are adopting physical modifications like "anti-suicide" fans and barriers to prevent student suicides, drawing parallels with measures taken by foreign universities such as Houston, Cornell, Harvard, and NYU. While these measures are seen as "bandaid solutions" by some, experts suggest restricting access to lethal means is a valid part of a comprehensive suicide prevention strategy, alongside crucial mental health support.

Asian Games: Sakshi Chaudhary, Sumit Bow Out In Boxing Pre-Quarterfinals

Asian Games: Sakshi Chaudhary, Sumit Bow Out In Boxing Pre-Quarterfinals

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary and Sumit faced early exits at the Asian Games. Sakshi lost her pre-quarterfinal bout to Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova, while Sumit was forced to concede his match due to a knee injury. Another Indian boxer, Parveen, is scheduled to compete later.

Lamine Yamal: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or this year'

Lamine Yamal: 'I deserve Ballon d'Or this year'

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Barcelona's Lamine Yamal believes his World Cup success with Spain and LaLiga title with Barcelona should give him the advantage over Real Madrid's Kylian Mbappe in the race for the prestigious Ballon d'Or award.

Can India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold?

Can India end 44-year wait for women's hockey gold?

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

The Indian women's hockey team, unbeaten in the Asian Games, is set to face South Korea in the semifinal, aiming to end a 44-year wait for a gold medal. With a strong performance in the pool stage and a superior world ranking, India enters the match as favourites, relying on key players like Deepika and Navneet Kaur, and solid goalkeeping.

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Goyal, USTR To Meet Amid Tariff Heat

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'We expect the Indian delegation to flag New Delhi's worries and elaborate on its standpoint on the Russia-linked tariff as well as the Section 301 investigation into overcapacity.'

Pooja Meri Jaan Review: Well-Intentioned

Pooja Meri Jaan Review: Well-Intentioned

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Pooja Meri Jaan sometimes gets heavy-handed, but makes the point clear that any conversation around consent must begin with taking a 'no' seriously. That's a message worth reiterating, asserts Mayur Sanap.

East Bengal edge SC Delhi in penalty shootout to enter Durand Cup final

East Bengal edge SC Delhi in penalty shootout to enter Durand Cup final

Rediff.com19 Aug 2026

East Bengal secured their spot in the Durand Cup final by defeating SC Delhi 5-3 in a thrilling penalty shootout, following a goalless draw in regulation time. Captain Mohammed Rashid scored the decisive fifth penalty, sending East Bengal to their record-equalling 17th final appearance.

Asian Games: Jay Meena Makes Soft Tennis History For India

Asian Games: Jay Meena Makes Soft Tennis History For India

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Jay Meena secured India's first-ever soft tennis medal at the Asian Games, winning a bronze after a hard-fought semifinal loss to Japan's Takuya Kurosaka. Meena, playing in his third Asian Games, showed resilience but ultimately settled for bronze.

Thales CEO Warns Of AI-Powered Cyberattacks And Quantum Threats

Thales CEO Warns Of AI-Powered Cyberattacks And Quantum Threats

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Patrice Caine, Chairman and CEO of Thales, highlighted Artificial Intelligence as both a major cybersecurity challenge, accelerating attack speed and autonomy, and a crucial tool for defenders. He also warned about quantum computing's future threat to encrypted data. Thales introduced new AI-powered solutions like Luna 8 and CipherTrust DSPM at its Cyber Summit 2026 to combat these evolving threats.

UK Boosts Maritime Ties With US Torpedo Test

UK Boosts Maritime Ties With US Torpedo Test

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The UK has successfully test-fired a US torpedo from an undersea drone, marking a significant advancement in submarine technology for the AUKUS partners (UK, US, Australia). This development coincides with Prime Minister Andy Burnham's visit to the UN General Assembly, where he is discussing global challenges like AI, the Ukraine conflict, and West Asia security with international leaders, and announced the UK will host the G20 Leaders' Summit in Manchester next November.

Parveen Advances, Sakshi And Sumit Bow Out Of Asian Games Boxing

Parveen Advances, Sakshi And Sumit Bow Out Of Asian Games Boxing

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Parveen advanced to the women's 65kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games via a walkover, while Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Sumit (70kg) were eliminated. Sakshi lost her pre-quarterfinal bout to Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova, and Sumit conceded his pre-quarterfinal due to a knee injury.

India's late gold rush: Kumkum, Pranavi script Asian Games history

India's late gold rush: Kumkum, Pranavi script Asian Games history

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

India concluded its Asian Games campaign in Nagoya with a creditable fourth place, securing 85 medals, including 21 golds. The final days saw a surge in gold medals, notably from the cricket and hockey teams, and historic individual wins by 17-year-old archer Kumkum Mohod and golfer Pranavi Urs.

'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis

'It's too much': Alcaraz demands end to late-night tennis

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Carlos Alcaraz and Andre Agassi are advocating for significant changes to Grand Slam scheduling, particularly to avoid late-night finishes that impact player welfare and fan attendance. Alcaraz's US Open campaign ended in a 3:33 a.m. finish, prompting his call for matches to conclude by 11 p.m. Agassi supports guaranteed downtime for players, highlighting a broader push for improved working conditions in professional tennis.

Olise's late goal helps France beat Belgium; Italy rout Turkey

Olise's late goal helps France beat Belgium; Italy rout Turkey

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

France secured a late 1-0 victory over Belgium in the Nations League thanks to a goal from substitute Michael Olise, marking a winning start for coach Zinedine Zidane. Meanwhile, Italy bounced back from an earlier defeat to thrash Turkey 4-1, with goals from Bastoni, Frattesi, Kayode, and Esposito. Other Nations League results saw Bosnia beat Romania and Sweden overcome Poland.