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Sahal Abdul Samad's Hat-Trick Powers Mohun Bagan To Big Win In Durand Cup

Sahal Abdul Samad's Hat-Trick Powers Mohun Bagan To Big Win In Durand Cup

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mohun Bagan Super Giant secured a dominant 6-0 victory over CISF Protectors in the 135th Durand Cup, with Sahal Abdul Samad scoring a first-half hat-trick.

Partner held 7 months after Indian woman's murder in Toronto

Partner held 7 months after Indian woman's murder in Toronto

Rediff.com2 days ago

Abdul Ghafoori has been arrested in Toronto for the alleged first-degree murder of his partner, Indian national Himanshi Khurana. Ghafoori was apprehended at a Toronto airport after being on the run for over seven months. Khurana was found dead in December last year, and police had identified Ghafoori as a suspect in her homicide.

Portion of Ganga Expressway link road washed away in first monsoon rain

Portion of Ganga Expressway link road washed away in first monsoon rain

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

A portion of a link road connecting the Kanpur-Lucknow National Highway with the Ganga Expressway in Unnao district caved in after the first monsoon rain, raising concerns about construction quality and prompting repair work.

Priyanka Chopra's Warm Birthday Wish For Varanasi Co-Star Mahesh Babu

Priyanka Chopra's Warm Birthday Wish For Varanasi Co-Star Mahesh Babu

Rediff.com1 days ago

Priyanka Chopra celebrated co-star Mahesh Babu's birthday by sharing a behind-the-scenes photograph from their upcoming film Varanasi.

Arnav Paparkar First Indian In 36 Years To Reach Wimbledon Boys' Singles Quarter-finals

Arnav Paparkar First Indian In 36 Years To Reach Wimbledon Boys' Singles Quarter-finals

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Arnav Paparkar has scripted history at Wimbledon as the 18-year-old became the first Indian player to reach the boys' singles quarter-finals in 36 years.

TN assembly mandates state anthem at all official events

TN assembly mandates state anthem at all official events

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has moved a government resolution mandating the rendition of Tamil Thaai Vazhthu at the commencement of all government events, emphasising the state's linguistic and cultural rights amidst a Union Home Affairs Ministry advisory on Vande Mataram.

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa draws with Sevian, Caruana takes early lead

Sinquefield Cup: Praggnanandhaa draws with Sevian, Caruana takes early lead

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa secured an easy draw against American Samuel Sevian in the first round of the Sinquefield Cup, while top seed Fabiano Caruana emerged as the early leader with a victory over Jorden Van Foreest.

Gavaskar praises India's team-first approach vs Afghanistan in first ODI

Gavaskar praises India's team-first approach vs Afghanistan in first ODI

Rediff.com14 Jun 2026

Sunil Gavaskar praised India's team-first approach and clinical chase against Afghanistan in the opening ODI, highlighting KL Rahul's selfless batting and the contributions of Nitish Kumar Reddy and debutant Gurnoor Brar. Former England spinner Graeme Swann warned of a tougher challenge in the second ODI in Lucknow due to Afghanistan's strong spin attack.

Australian Star Min Woo Lee Set For DP World India Championship Debut

Australian Star Min Woo Lee Set For DP World India Championship Debut

Rediff.com1 days ago

Australian golf sensation Min Woo Lee, a winner on both the DP World Tour and PGA Tour, is set to make his debut at the DP World India Championship in October. He will join an impressive lineup of international stars, including Tommy Fleetwood, Rory McIlroy, and Ryan Fox, at the Delhi Golf Club for the USD 4 million tournament, which also features top Indian golfers.

Dilip Sardesai Gate Board Unveiled At Wankhede Stadium

Dilip Sardesai Gate Board Unveiled At Wankhede Stadium

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) has honoured the late batting great Dilip Sardesai by unveiling the 'Dilip Sardesai Gate No. 3 Board' at the Wankhede Stadium on his 86th birth anniversary.

Indian Golfers' Performance At Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship

Indian Golfers' Performance At Korn Ferry Tour's Pinnacle Bank Championship

Rediff.com1 days ago

Indian golfer Rayhan Thomas finished Tied-71st at the Pinnacle Bank Championship on the Korn Ferry Tour, while Indian-American rookie Mahanth Chirravuri secured a Tied-19th finish, his best on the tour. Frankie Harris won the title with a remarkable 59 and a playoff victory.

Super proud of you Ashish on your silver at the U-20 Worlds: Neeraj

Super proud of you Ashish on your silver at the U-20 Worlds: Neeraj

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra has lauded the performance of Indian junior athletes at the World Athletics U20 Championships in the USA, where they secured two silver and one bronze medal.

Vedanta targets $10 billion Ebitda by FY27, plans to cut debt by over Rs 20,000 crore

Vedanta targets $10 billion Ebitda by FY27, plans to cut debt by over Rs 20,000 crore

Rediff.com1 days ago

Metals and mining conglomerate Vedanta aims to achieve $10 billion in group Ebitda by FY27, a significant increase from $6 billion in FY26, and plans to reduce its overall debt by more than 20,000 crore during the same period, according to CFO Ajay Goel.

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's journey of sacrifice and resilience

From borrowed rifle to Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's journey of sacrifice and resilience

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vidarsa K Vinod, a 27-year-old shooter from Kerala, has secured a spot in India's Asian Games squad for the 10m Air Rifle and 50m Rifle 3 Positions events, overcoming significant financial hurdles and training setbacks through resilience and family support.

From NCC To Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's Remarkable Shooting Journey

From NCC To Asian Games: Vidarsa K Vinod's Remarkable Shooting Journey

Rediff.com1 days ago

Vidarsa K Vinod, a 27-year-old rifle shooter from Kozhikode, has secured a spot in the Indian squad for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Her path from an NCC introduction to elite competition was marked by financial struggles, training with borrowed equipment, and overcoming setbacks like the COVID-19 pandemic. With crucial support from her family, husband, and the National Centre of Excellence, she now aims to become the World No. 1 in her sport.

Did Mohan Bhagwat Sync With Gen Z?

Did Mohan Bhagwat Sync With Gen Z?

Rediff.com1 days ago

All's well with the State; it's the citizens who have to really buck up, was the sum and substance of Mohan Bhagwat's message to Gen Z.

Indian Karting Prodigy Atiqa Mir Shines In FIA European Championship

Indian Karting Prodigy Atiqa Mir Shines In FIA European Championship

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Eleven-year-old Indian karting sensation Atiqa Mir has achieved impressive top-10 finishes in Round 4 of the FIA European Championship, becoming the youngest Indian to do so. She secured ninth and J10th place in heat races, qualifying P11 just 0.13 seconds off the fastest time. Her father, Asif Mir, believes she exceeded expectations and is poised for a full championship challenge next year.

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar And Aditi Ashok Hold Strong At London Championship

Indian Golfers Diksha Dagar And Aditi Ashok Hold Strong At London Championship

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok have maintained their positions within the top-20 at the London Championship after the third round. Diksha Dagar carded a 1-over 72 to stay T-19, while Aditi Ashok also finished T-19 with a 73. Pranavi Urs, however, dropped to T-38. Canada's Anna Huang leads the tournament with a dominant 19-under-par score.

Watch: At The Alliance Party With Salman Khan

Watch: At The Alliance Party With Salman Khan

Rediff.com1 days ago

Salman Khan, Gauahar Khan, Mini Mathur, Soha Ali Khan, and many more gathered at Sohail Khan's Mumbai residence to celebrate the success party of Prime Video's reality show The Alliance.

Farveez Maharoof: Gurnoor Brar could be India's 'X-Factor' in Sri Lanka Tests

Farveez Maharoof: Gurnoor Brar could be India's 'X-Factor' in Sri Lanka Tests

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Former Sri Lanka all-rounder Farveez Maharoof believes rookie pacer Gurnoor Brar could be the 'X-Factor' for India in the absence of Jasprit Bumrah during the upcoming Test series against Sri Lanka, suggesting he would be tempted to hand the 26-year-old his debut.

Trai expands 1601 number series to utilities, logistics to curb fraud

Trai expands 1601 number series to utilities, logistics to curb fraud

Rediff.com12 hours ago

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (Trai) has expanded the 1600-number series to include utilities, courier, and logistics companies, introducing the new 1601 series to help consumers identify legitimate calls and prevent widespread fraud and impersonation.

India's Ariha Pangambam Secures Historic Gold In Aerobic Gymnastics

India's Ariha Pangambam Secures Historic Gold In Aerobic Gymnastics

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ariha Pangambam has achieved a historic milestone by becoming the first Indian to win a gold medal in the senior women's individual event at the Aerobic Gymnastics Asian Championships. She secured the top spot with a score of 19.100, marking India's maiden gold in this event.

FPIs Pour Rs 12,921 Crore into Indian Markets in Early August

FPIs Pour Rs 12,921 Crore into Indian Markets in Early August

Rediff.com2 days ago

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) injected Rs 12,921 crore into Indian equities during the first week of August, extending their buying spree, driven by improving macroeconomic conditions, expectations of US rate cuts, lower crude oil prices, and a stable rupee.

First Day In India Blue! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Carries Drinks

First Day In India Blue! Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Carries Drinks

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15-year-old cricket prodigy, joined the senior Indian team for the first T20I against Ireland but did not make his debut.

Jakob Ingebrigtsen defies odds with 'comeback for the ages' to win European 5,000m gold

Jakob Ingebrigtsen defies odds with 'comeback for the ages' to win European 5,000m gold

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Norwegian middle-distance runner Jakob Ingebrigtsen secured his seventh European Athletics Championships gold, winning the 5,000 metres title in a thrilling sprint finish, just months after Achilles surgery.

Raul Fernandez Wins British MotoGP After Martin's Early Setback

Raul Fernandez Wins British MotoGP After Martin's Early Setback

Rediff.com2 days ago

Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse Racing secured a dominant victory at the British MotoGP, leading from the start after championship leader Jorge Martin faced an early technical issue. Despite Martin's setback, he recovered to finish second, extending his overall championship lead. Marco Bezzecchi finished third, while defending champion Marc Marquez had a challenging race, finishing seventh.

Crude oil, West Asia developments, inflation data to dictate market trends this week

Crude oil, West Asia developments, inflation data to dictate market trends this week

Rediff.com2 days ago

Analysts predict that crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in West Asia, and upcoming inflation data will be the primary drivers of the Indian stock market this week, alongside foreign investor activity and domestic quarterly earnings.

Brazilian Star Rodriguinho Shines With Five Goals In SC Delhi's Durand Cup Rout

Brazilian Star Rodriguinho Shines With Five Goals In SC Delhi's Durand Cup Rout

Rediff.com4 days ago

Brazilian forward Rodriguinho made a sensational debut for SC Delhi, scoring five goals to lead his team to a dominant 7-0 victory over Defenders FC in the Durand Cup. This win propelled SC Delhi to the top of Group C, bringing them closer to a quarter-final spot, while Defenders FC exited the tournament without a point.

Delhi to get first underground nuclear and chemical command centre

Delhi to get first underground nuclear and chemical command centre

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

Delhi is set to establish its first underground Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (CBRN) command centre at the new Delhi Fire Services headquarters, a facility designed to ensure uninterrupted coordination and protection for personnel during nuclear warfare, radiological leaks, or chemical disasters.

Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen train from Jind on July 17

Modi to flag off India's first hydrogen train from Jind on July 17

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to flag off the country's first hydrogen train from the Jind railway station in Haryana on July 17, sources in the railway ministry said.

Serena Williams' Return To Wimbledon Ends In Shock First Round Loss

Serena Williams' Return To Wimbledon Ends In Shock First Round Loss

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Tennis legend Serena Williams' highly anticipated return to competitive action at Wimbledon after a four-year hiatus concluded with a 6-3 6-7(6) 6-3 defeat to Australian qualifier Maya Joint in the first round. Despite flashes of brilliance and fighting back from a match point, Williams was unable to overcome the 20-year-old, who secured the most significant victory of her career.

WTC 2027 Final: India Face Crucial Series In Sri Lanka

WTC 2027 Final: India Face Crucial Series In Sri Lanka

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two-time finalists India are placed fifth and face a challenging path to secure a top-two finish.

Bangladesh PM seeks Hasina's extradition in meeting with Indian envoy

Bangladesh PM seeks Hasina's extradition in meeting with Indian envoy

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bangladesh has once again sought the extradition of former premier Sheikh Hasina from India during High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi's first meeting with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in Dhaka, amidst fresh strains in ties between the two countries following Hasina's controversial virtual media interaction in New Delhi.

Wimbledon 2026: Injured Chwalinska suffers first-round exit; Andreeva, Sabalenka cruise

Wimbledon 2026: Injured Chwalinska suffers first-round exit; Andreeva, Sabalenka cruise

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

French Open runner-up Maja Chwalinska crashed out of Wimbledon in the opening round following a 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 loss to Thai qualifier Mananchaya Sawangkaew on Monday after the Pole fell and hurt herself while on match point.

Cox, Lawrence named in England squad for Pakistan Tests

Cox, Lawrence named in England squad for Pakistan Tests

Rediff.com5 days ago

Joe Root will captain England on a permanent basis for the first time since 2022 in the upcoming three-match Test series against Pakistan, with Jordan Cox taking the number three spot due to Jacob Bethell's injury and Dan Lawrence earning a recall.

Commuters face chaos as technical snags hit Mumbai local trains

Commuters face chaos as technical snags hit Mumbai local trains

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai's local train services on both Western and Central Railway lines experienced significant disruptions due to multiple technical issues, including point failures and a fallen overhead wire, causing widespread delays and inconvenience for millions of daily commuters.

Women's Pro Golf Tour: Vani Kapoor, Ayesha Gupta, Riya Jadon Lead

Women's Pro Golf Tour: Vani Kapoor, Ayesha Gupta, Riya Jadon Lead

Rediff.com6 days ago

Seasoned golfer Vani Kapoor, along with amateurs Ayesha Gupta and Riya Jadon, finished the first round of the Women's Pro Golf Tour in a shared lead at 4-under 67. The tournament saw strong performances from several players at the Clover Greens layout.

Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; over 1500 buildings damaged

Colombia earthquake kills 132, injures 570; over 1500 buildings damaged

Rediff.com15 hours ago

A powerful magnitude 7.4 earthquake has devastated parts of Colombia, claiming at least 132 lives and injuring 570 others, with the city of Pereira reporting 60 deaths alone. The quake caused widespread destruction, including collapsed buildings and suspended airport operations, prompting emergency response efforts led by President Abelardo de la Espriella.

Difficult to think of cricket without ODIs: Jonty Rhodes

Difficult to think of cricket without ODIs: Jonty Rhodes

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Former South Africa cricketer Jonty Rhodes believes that while bilateral ODI series may become fewer in the future, the 50-over format is unlikely to disappear entirely, with passionate fans continuing to support their teams.

Pakistan end 8-match away losing streak, beat West Indies to draw series

Pakistan end 8-match away losing streak, beat West Indies to draw series

Rediff.com5 days ago

Pakistan secured their first away Test win in three years, defeating West Indies by eight wickets in Port of Spain to level the series 1-1 and end an eight-match losing streak away from home.