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Iran Football Team Applies For US, Canada Visas Ahead Of FIFA World Cup

Iran Football Team Applies For US, Canada Visas Ahead Of FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in Ankara, Turkey, applying for Canadian visas and some players also submitting applications for US entry ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Government Puts Airline Seat Rule on Hold After Industry Pushback

Government Puts Airline Seat Rule on Hold After Industry Pushback

Rediff.com4 Apr 2026

The government has suspended its directive requiring airlines to offer at least 60% of seats on flights without additional charges, following industry concerns about the impact on fares and pricing structures.

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Wolff Slams F1 Rivals Over Engine Rule Pressure

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff accuses rival Formula One engine manufacturers of ganging up to pressure the FIA over a proposed rule change, calling the controversy a "storm in a teacup" ahead of the new season.

F1 drops Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races over Middle East crisis

F1 drops Bahrain, Saudi Arabia races over Middle East crisis

Rediff.com15 Mar 2026

Formula One has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April due to escalating Middle East tensions, reducing the 2026 F1 calendar from 24 to 22 races.

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

McLaren reaches 1,000 Formula One starts, joins exclusive milestone club

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

In terms of achievement, McLaren are the second most successful Formula One team of all time with 203 grand prix victories since the first in 1968.

F1: Bahrain, Saudi races likely called off over regional tensions

F1: Bahrain, Saudi races likely called off over regional tensions

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The Bahrain Grand Prix and Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in the Formula One 2026 calendar are likely to be cancelled due to escalating Middle East tensions, with a final decision expected soon.

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Naveen Puligilla and Musa Sherif Achieve WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Hyderabad-based rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif secured a podium finish in the WRC3 category at the Safari Rally Kenya 2026, marking a significant achievement for Indian motorsport.

New F1 Rules Divide Drivers Ahead Of Five-Week Break

New F1 Rules Divide Drivers Ahead Of Five-Week Break

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

Formula One's new energy rules face criticism after the Japanese GP, with drivers questioning racing quality and safety ahead of a five-week break.

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

How the Middle East crisis has affected sporting events and athletes

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The escalating conflict involving the U.S. and Israel with Iran has led to widespread disruption in the world of sports, with events postponed, travel plans thrown into chaos, and athletes seeking asylum.

How Atiqa Mir Achieved A Historic Karting Result

How Atiqa Mir Achieved A Historic Karting Result

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

Atiqa Mir, an 11-year-old Indian racing prodigy, achieved a historic P2 finish at the World Series Karting (WSK) Euro Series in Italy, marking the highest-ever race finish by an Indian in her category.

Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders see steepest-ever hike in prices

Commercial LPG, 5-kg cylinders see steepest-ever hike in prices

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Aviation fuel prices for domestic airlines remain unchanged, providing stability for local carriers, while commercial LPG and 5-kg cylinders see a significant rate hike due to rising international energy costs.

Indian Duo Puligilla and Sherif Target WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Indian Duo Puligilla and Sherif Target WRC3 Podium at Safari Rally Kenya

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

Indian rally driver Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif are set to compete in the WRC Safari Rally Kenya, aiming for a podium finish in the WRC3 category.

Red Bull Warned FIA Of 'Ploy' To Corner Verstappen!

Red Bull Warned FIA Of 'Ploy' To Corner Verstappen!

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

Red Bull spoke to Formula One's governing body FIA before the Canadian Grand Prix to warn them that Max Verstappen's rivals might try and lure the Dutch driver into a one-race ban, according to team boss Christian Horner.

Formula One teams sign Concorde Governance Agreement

Formula One teams sign Concorde Governance Agreement

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The teams had already signed a commercial agreement in March.

India's Puligilla and Sherif to race in WRC Saudi Arabia

India's Puligilla and Sherif to race in WRC Saudi Arabia

Rediff.com25 Nov 2025

Naveen Puligilla and co-driver Musa Sherif will race in WRC3 class as the World Rally Championship (WRC) makes its historic debut in Saudi Arabia.

McLaren's Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

McLaren's Norris and Piastri disqualified from Las Vegas GP

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

The two McLaren drivers were ruled out for excessive skid plank wear hours after the race had ended and the podium champagne been sprayed.

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

9-Year-Old Arshi races into Indian motorsport history

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

Nine-year-old Arshi Gupta of Delhi Public School, Faridabad created history by becoming the first-ever female racer to win a National Karting Championship title.

Flawless Russell Cruises to Singapore GP Win

Flawless Russell Cruises to Singapore GP Win

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

George Russell wins F1's Singapore GP as McLaren secures constructors' title

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Verstappen wins in Vegas; Norris swells F1 lead with second place

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday but McLaren's Lando Norris had one hand on the Formula One title after finishing second and stretching his lead over teammate Oscar Piastri to 30 points.

FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar

FIA 'revisiting' Hamilton track-crossing incident in Qatar

Rediff.com15 Oct 2023

Hamilton collided with Mercedes team mate George Russell at the first corner at Lusail, abandoning his car in the gravel and crossing the track to return to the pit lane.

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Mahindra Just Dropped a Street-Legal Race Car

Rediff.com2 Dec 2025

Mahindra has officially taken the covers off the BE 6 Formula E Edition, and let's just say it's loud, it's orange, and it's absolutely unapologetic, reports Rajesh Karkera/Rediff.com

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

FIA issues political gag order for F1 drivers

Rediff.com20 Dec 2022

Mercedes' seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, and now-retired four-times champion Sebastian Vettel, have been among those making political statements at races in recent seasons.

FIA probes Grosjean's crash

FIA probes Grosjean's crash

Rediff.com3 Dec 2020

The FIA expected its investigation to take six to eight weeks. It will look at all safety devices, how the safety barrier performed and the role of track marshals and medical intervention team.

FIA says Red Bull, Aston Martin breached cost cap procedures

FIA says Red Bull, Aston Martin breached cost cap procedures

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Mercedes and Ferrari, Red Bull's main rivals, had both said any breach would bring carry-over benefits for this season and next, and the implications were huge and had to be addressed.

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

GM-backed Cadillac F1 team confirmed for 2026

Rediff.com8 Mar 2025

A General Motors-backed Cadillac entry will become Formula One's 11th team next year after securing formal approval from the commercial rights holders and governing FIA on Friday.

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

F1 Reveals 2026 Calendar: Madrid GP To Replace...

Rediff.com10 Jun 2025

Formula One will have two races in Spain next season with Madrid's new street circuit making its debut in September and Italy's Imola dropping off the 24-round calendar, F1 and the governing FIA announced on Tuesday.

FIA will investigate latest Hamilton-Verstappen collision

FIA will investigate latest Hamilton-Verstappen collision

Rediff.com13 Sep 2021

Formula One's governing body will investigate Sunday's Italian Grand Prix crash between title contenders Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton because it was 'unusual', according to race director Michael Masi.

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

Digital debt collection makes strides as lenders use tech to cut visits

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

"We currently manage collections for over 98 million retail and small-business loan accounts, covering a loan book of about $250 billion," says Rishabh Goel, cofounder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Credgenics, a software-as-a-service platform for debt collection. With more than 700 million smartphone users and over 450 million UPI users, digital access is everywhere.

F1: Drivers to face massive penalties for...

F1: Drivers to face massive penalties for...

Rediff.com18 Feb 2025

Hyundai's French rally driver Adrien Fourmaux was handed a 10,000 euro fine, with another 20,000 suspended, in Sweden on Sunday, however, for swearing in a live post-race broadcast interview.

Bhagoda economics: Cong slams Modi govt over Mallya's Jaitley claim

Bhagoda economics: Cong slams Modi govt over Mallya's Jaitley claim

Rediff.com6 Jun 2025

The Congress shared a video clip from a recent podcast Mallya did with social media influencer Raj Shamani in which he claimed he had informed Jaitley before leaving India in 2016.

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Ferrari's Leclerc fined for swearing

Rediff.com2 Nov 2024

Stewards at the Brazilian race summoned Leclerc on Friday, acting on a report from the governing FIA's media delegate and after reviewing a written transcript.

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

F1: McLaren's Norris chasing hat-trick in China

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

Norris's teammate Oscar Piastri, who spun off and finished ninth in his home race last Sunday after starting on the front row and challenging for the lead, has another good chance to rev up his season.

Mallya to remain India's top representative in FIA

Mallya to remain India's top representative in FIA

Rediff.com18 May 2017

Vijay Mallya remains India's top representative in world motorsport body FIA at a time when he is facing extradition to India over charges of unpaid debts and money laundering.

Williams fined for Chinese F1 GP camera breach

Williams fined for Chinese F1 GP camera breach

Rediff.com22 Mar 2025

Stewards said the former champions failed to provide video from the forward and rear-facing wireless cameras within the required timeframe.

Todt re-elected president of FIA

Todt re-elected president of FIA

Rediff.com6 Dec 2013

Jean Todt was unanimously re-elected as president of motorsport's world governing body by the International Automobile Federation (FIA) general assembly on Friday. The Frenchman had stood unopposed after British rival David Ward withdrew his candidacy last month.

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Poland's ex-Formula One driver Robert Kubica has won the inaugural FIA 'Personality of the Year' award after a successful season in rallying.

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Kubica wins FIA personality award

Rediff.com7 Dec 2013

Poland's ex-Formula One driver Robert Kubica has won the inaugural FIA 'Personality of the Year' award after a successful season in rallying.

FIA imposes pit lane clampdown

FIA imposes pit lane clampdown

Rediff.com10 Jul 2013

Formula One's governing body ordered an immediate clampdown on access to the pit lane on Tuesday after a television cameraman was struck and injured by a bouncing wheel at last weekend's German Grand Prix.

Raymond's scion Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

Raymond's scion Gautam Singhania to contest in FIA elections

Rediff.com17 Oct 2017

If elected, Singhania will become a member of the FIA World Motor Sports Council Board and will represent the FMSCI as its Titular.

Pak: Terrorists attack FIA office

Pak: Terrorists attack FIA office

Rediff.com12 Mar 2008

Fourteen members of the staff of the Lahore office of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) of Pakistan and 10 others were killed in two explosions by suicide bombers in Lahore on Tuesday. One of their targets was the local headquarters of the FIA in which 14 members of the staff and six others were killed. The second target was an office of an advertising agency in a residential area in which four persons, two of them children, were killed.