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NIA Court Jails Al Qaeda Affiliates for Life Over UP Terror Conspiracy

NIA Court Jails Al Qaeda Affiliates for Life Over UP Terror Conspiracy

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

A special NIA court in Lucknow sentenced three operatives of Al Qaeda affiliate Ansar Ghazwatul Hind to life imprisonment for conspiring to wage war against the Indian government and planning terror attacks in Uttar Pradesh.

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

How AI and data are creating cricket's deadliest bats

Rediff.com18 May 2026

The shift towards power-hitting in cricket has led to a revolution in bat manufacturing, with makers using scientific precision and customisation to meet the demands of modern batters.

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

PV Sindhu And Lakshya Sen Advance At Thailand Open

Rediff.com13 May 2026

PV Sindhu, Lakshya Sen, and Kidambi Srikanth progressed to the singles second round with straight-game wins on a mixed day for India at the Thailand Open Super 500 tournament.

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Shetty Reach Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty displayed resilience to reach the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, overcoming Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling three-game match.

Ex-Company Officials Get Jail Term In IDBI Fraud Case

Ex-Company Officials Get Jail Term In IDBI Fraud Case

Rediff.com4 May 2026

A Delhi court has sentenced three former officials of a company to four years in jail for defrauding the Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI). The court emphasised that leniency would undermine the justice system and public confidence in the law.

ICC cracks down: SKY fined, Rauf banned

ICC cracks down: SKY fined, Rauf banned

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

The ICC has imposed a 30 percent fine on the match fees of India's Suryakumar Yadav and Pakistan pacer Haris Rauf for breaching the Code of Conduct during the India-Pakistan Asia Cup tie. Both players were found guilty of bringing the game into disrepute.

Mission Drishti Marks Space Tech Breakthrough

Mission Drishti Marks Space Tech Breakthrough

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Weighing 190 kg, Mission Drishti is India's heaviest privately developed Earth observation satellite.

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rich Indians Are Spending More Money On...

Rediff.com28 Apr 2026

Travel is now the dominant spending category for India's affluent consumers, who are prioritising experiences and luxury goods over retail buying, according to a new report.

R Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Tournament, To Challenge Ju Wenjun For World Title

R Vaishali Wins Women's Candidates Tournament, To Challenge Ju Wenjun For World Title

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

Grandmaster R Vaishali emerged victorious at the Women's Candidates Tournament, earning the right to challenge Ju Wenjun for the World Championship title.

Kazakhstan Hockey Team Sharpen Skills in India for Asian Games

Kazakhstan Hockey Team Sharpen Skills in India for Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The Kazakhstan senior men's hockey team is currently in India for a high-performance training camp at the Sports Authority of India's Northern Regional Centre, Sonipat, Haryana, from March 10 to 21 as part of its preparations for the upcoming Asian Games Qualifiers.

Debutant Diamond Harbour FC clinch IFL title, secure promotion to Indian Super League

Debutant Diamond Harbour FC clinch IFL title, secure promotion to Indian Super League

Rediff.com18 May 2026

Diamond Harbour FC secured the Indian Football League (IFL) title in their debut season, drawing 1-1 with Dempo SC and earning promotion to the Indian Super League (ISL).

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Advance To Thailand Open Final

Satwiksairaj-Chirag Advance To Thailand Open Final

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty displayed resilience and skill to reach the men's doubles final at the Thailand Open Super 500 badminton tournament, overcoming Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in a thrilling three-game match.

'Namaskara!' Sprint king Bolt cheers for RCB in viral post

'Namaskara!' Sprint king Bolt cheers for RCB in viral post

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Usain Bolt shows support for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sharing a jersey post as the in-form side prepares to face Delhi Capitals.

Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

Iran Crisis: 'No Nation More Exposed Than India'

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

'We are profoundly energy-dependent on the Gulf. That dependency must now be redirected towards the United States, because we require American permission to procure oil.' 'We additionally require Iranian permission to acquire oil from that source. So India now has to seek two separate permissions merely to secure its energy supply.' 'Should we be compelled to source from America, or from Venezuela -- which is, in effect, American-controlled supply -- that will inevitably carry a price premium, an elevated shipping cost, and a considerably extended delivery timeline, given the distances involved.'

Administration Stops Child Marriage In Madhya Pradesh

Administration Stops Child Marriage In Madhya Pradesh

Rediff.com24 Apr 2026

Authorities in Madhya Pradesh's Indore district intervened to stop a marriage between a 13-year-old girl and a 42-year-old man, after discovering a fake marksheet was used to falsely claim the girl was of legal marriageable age.

India U-20 Women's Team Gears Up for AFC Asian Cup with Bangkok Camp

India U-20 Women's Team Gears Up for AFC Asian Cup with Bangkok Camp

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

The India women's Under-20 football team has arrived in Bangkok for a pre-tournament acclimatisation camp ahead of the AFC U-20 Women's Asian Cup in Thailand.

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav believes India's T20 talent pool is so deep that it could field multiple international-quality teams, crediting the IPL and domestic structure for this dominance.

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Shekhawat Secures Gold At Kumar Surendra Singh Shooting Championship

Rediff.com4 May 2026

Rajasthan's Anjali Shekhawat won gold in the women's 10m air pistol event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Haryana's Kanak Budhwar secured silver, and Punjab's Agam Ranjit Kaur Grewal took bronze. Haryana also dominated the team event.

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Maharashtra Officials Jailed for Accepting Bribe in Business Deal

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

A senior Maharashtra government official and a junior clerk were convicted by a special court in Latur for accepting a bribe of Rs 5,000 for approving a business proposal in 2014.

Shafali Verma Rises To 6th In T20I Rankings

Shafali Verma Rises To 6th In T20I Rankings

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

India opener Shafali Verma has climbed two places to sixth in the ICC Women's T20I Batting Rankings after her half-century against South Africa.

How India Women's Hockey Team Is Preparing For World Cup, Asian Games

How India Women's Hockey Team Is Preparing For World Cup, Asian Games

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

India's women's hockey team is preparing for the World Cup and Asian Games with a mix of overseas tours, competitive exposure, and national camps, according to chief coach Sjoerd Marijne.

Srikkanth Questions Bumrah's Tactics Amid Lean Run

Srikkanth Questions Bumrah's Tactics Amid Lean Run

Rediff.com1 May 2026

Jasprit Bumrah faces scrutiny in IPL 2026 as Krishnamachari Srikkanth questions his tactics, while Kieron Pollard backs the MI pacer to bounce back.

Three Arrested, Cannabis Worth Rs 52 Lakh Seized In UP

Three Arrested, Cannabis Worth Rs 52 Lakh Seized In UP

Rediff.com21 Apr 2026

Police in Bhadohi, Uttar Pradesh, have arrested three individuals allegedly involved in drug trafficking and seized cannabis with an estimated international market value of Rs 52 lakh.

Krishna Jayasankar Targets National Outdoor Shot Put Record After Indoor Success

Krishna Jayasankar Targets National Outdoor Shot Put Record After Indoor Success

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Indian shot putter Krishna Jayasankar is aiming to break the national outdoor record after setting a national indoor record in the USA. She is training to qualify for the Commonwealth and Asian Games.

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Two Jailed For Hoisting Khalistani Flag In Punjab

Rediff.com1 May 2026

An NIA court has convicted and sentenced two men to imprisonment for hoisting a Khalistani flag on a government building in Punjab's Moga at the instigation of Sikhs for Justice general counsel and designated terrorist Gurpatwant Singh Pannun.

T20 World Cup: Gavaskar, Shastri unhappy with laser show during India vs Windies game

T20 World Cup: Gavaskar, Shastri unhappy with laser show during India vs Windies game

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Former India captains Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri have criticised the laser show during the drinks break of the T20 World Cup Super Eights clash between India and West Indies, citing concerns about its impact on players' focus.

Two Gujarat Men Arrested For Drug Possession In Goa

Two Gujarat Men Arrested For Drug Possession In Goa

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

Two men from Gujarat have been arrested in Goa for allegedly possessing charas worth Rs 2 lakh.

Audi to rework India strategy as EU FTA may slash import duty on luxury cars to 10%

Audi to rework India strategy as EU FTA may slash import duty on luxury cars to 10%

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

German carmaker Audi plans to reassess and adjust its product launch strategy in India once the specific details of import duty reductions under the India-EU free trade agreement (FTA) become clear, according to Balbir Singh Dhillon, the brand's director in India.

Harmanpreet & Co keen to build momentum, squad depth ahead of T20 World Cup

Harmanpreet & Co keen to build momentum, squad depth ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

India Women's cricket captain Harmanpreet Kaur emphasises the importance of the T20I series against South Africa for World Cup preparation, highlighting the need to provide opportunities to all players and build momentum.

IPL 2026: Cricket in India Is An Emotion

IPL 2026: Cricket in India Is An Emotion

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

The opening match had everything that makes the IPL special -- noise, nerves, and nostalgia.

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

6 Of India's Most Beautiful Shawls

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

India's diverse regions have gifted the world an array of exquisite shawls, each style reflecting its unique regional culture and craftsmanship.

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

'Call Klaasen now' for WC 2027: Pietersen urges

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Former England cricketer Kevin Pietersen has urged the South African team management to get Heinrich Klaasen out of international cricket retirement in their bid to lift the ICC Cricket World Cup 2027 title on home soil.

Karandeep Kochhar Expresses Concern Over LIV Golf Funding

Karandeep Kochhar Expresses Concern Over LIV Golf Funding

Rediff.com7 May 2026

Indian golfer Karandeep Kochhar voices concerns about the uncertainty surrounding LIV Golf-backed funding and its potential impact on the Asian Tour and Indian golf.

Karthik: IPL's rising scores reshaping modern cricket

Karthik: IPL's rising scores reshaping modern cricket

Rediff.com26 Apr 2026

Royal Challengers Bengaluru mentor Dinesh Karthik says the ever-escalating scoring trends in the Indian Premier League have forced teams to constantly reinvent.

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Still Want To Buy Gold? 5 Tips To Reduce Your Cost

Rediff.com15 May 2026

With duties at 15%, GST at 3%, and making charges running as high as 20% -- the gap between a smart purchase and a careless one can easily be Rs 30,000 to Rs 50,000 on every Rs 1 lakh invested. And most of that gap is entirely avoidable. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the math.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Abhishek Sharma fine-tunes batting against spin ahead of England clash

T20 World Cup semifinal: Abhishek Sharma fine-tunes batting against spin ahead of England clash

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Abhishek Sharma focuses on his batting against spin during a net session ahead of the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, recalling his past success at Wankhede Stadium.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Ends Argentina Tour With Draw

Indian Women's Hockey Team Ends Argentina Tour With Draw

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The Indian women's hockey team concluded their four-match tour of Argentina with a 2-2 draw, showcasing resilience and determination after a challenging start to the series.

EC bans exit polls from April 9 to 29

EC bans exit polls from April 9 to 29

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

The Election Commission of India has prohibited the conduct and dissemination of exit polls from April 9 to April 29 during the upcoming assembly elections in several states. Violators face imprisonment or fines.

Why Ashwin rates Dhoni as the best 'keeper to spinners...

Why Ashwin rates Dhoni as the best 'keeper to spinners...

Rediff.com3 May 2026

Ravichandran Ashwin has lauded MS Dhoni's wicketkeeping skills, highlighting his glovework and clarity of thought. Ashwin also reflected on his IPL career, expressing regret over not winning a title with Rajasthan Royals.

Gangster Nabbed After Gunfight With Chandigarh Police

Gangster Nabbed After Gunfight With Chandigarh Police

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

A gangster was arrested in Chandigarh after a brief exchange of fire with police. The accused, Mukesh alias Golu Gohana, sustained a bullet injury during the encounter and is currently hospitalised. Police recovered a pistol and cartridges from his possession.