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ICC unveils 8-team global tournament to promote women's cricket

ICC unveils 8-team global tournament to promote women's cricket

Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

Eight-team Women's Emerging Nations Trophy launched by ICC

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

Rare-Disease, Cancer Drugs Get Cheaper

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

For patients, the immediate impact is a reduction in the final cost of therapies that often run into lakhs per month.

India second-most preferred investment destination for CEOs: PwC survey

India second-most preferred investment destination for CEOs: PwC survey

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

India is the second-most-preferred destination among chief executive officers planning international investments - up from the fifth spot last year, according to PwC's 29th Annual Global CEO Survey released on Tuesday. The United States is their first choice.

'Mohabbat ki dukaan' leaders chant 'Modi teri kabr khudegi': Modi slams Cong

'Mohabbat ki dukaan' leaders chant 'Modi teri kabr khudegi': Modi slams Cong

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Congress party, accusing them of being unable to accept their repeated electoral defeats and highlighting the achievements of his government.

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Budget 2026: Next 5 Reforms Needed To Boost Growth

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Sustaining 8 per cent-plus growth rates is necessary if we are to reach high-income status by 2047, points out Amitabh Kant.

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

Nirmala Sitharaman: 'Focus Of Budget Was To Keep Stable Growth Going'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

'We kept this Budget on a larger plank, rather than on one incident, however serious.'

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

'Job Losses Will Come First, Job Creation Will Come Later'

'Job Losses Will Come First, Job Creation Will Come Later'

Rediff.com3 Dec 2025

'When AI comes in, coders in Bangalore or Hyderabad will lose their jobs.'

India now trusted partner for growth, Modi tells diaspora in Malaysia

India now trusted partner for growth, Modi tells diaspora in Malaysia

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Modi, who arrived in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday on a two-day visit, referred to the trade deals India agreed with various countries and said India is seen as a "trusted partner for growth".

T20 World Cup: Italy begin maiden campaign against Scotland

T20 World Cup: Italy begin maiden campaign against Scotland

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Football giants Italy begin cricket World Cup's maiden campaign against Scotland

World Football's Biggest Earners Revealed!

World Football's Biggest Earners Revealed!

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Real Madrid are football's biggest earners, Liverpool best in Premier League

How India Is Rewriting Its FTA Playbook

How India Is Rewriting Its FTA Playbook

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India has been on an FTA-signing spree of late. Since 2021, it has signed eight trade agreements, three of which -- with the UK, Oman and New Zealand -- were finalised in 2025 alone.

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

From 2007 to 2026: How The T20 World Cup Evolved

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Six different teams have lifted the trophy over the years, with the West Indies, England and reigning champions India the only nations to have won it twice.

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales to record high

Entry-level cars rebound, boost Maruti's quarterly sales to record high

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Maruti Suzuki sold more cars than ever before, earned more money, and saw many first-time buyers choosing small cars again.

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Andhra To Build India's First Giga-Scale Air Taxi Hub

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

The "Sky Factory" will be one of the world's largest for electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL), a manufacturing and assembly process to make electric aircraft that can take off, hover, and land vertically. It will put India on the "map of next-generation aviation" and marks one of the most ambitious eVTOL initiatives in the world, said a state government statement.

'Abhishek can be leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup'

'Abhishek can be leading run-scorer in T20 World Cup'

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

The legendary Ricky Ponting has tipped India opener Abhishek Sharma to be a potential match-winner at the upcoming T20 World Cup, describing him as a "star" who could even emerge as the tournament's leading run-scorer.

The US Is Turning The World Topsy-Turvy

The US Is Turning The World Topsy-Turvy

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

A bewildered world is at a loss to find bilateral and multilateral measures to stop President Trump from pursuing his vision of a world unabashedly dominated by the United States, points out T P Sreenivasan.

Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest award

Modi conferred with Ethiopia's highest award

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday was conferred with Ethiopia's highest award 'The Great Honour Nishan of Ethiopia' by his Ethiopian counterpart Abiy Ahmed Ali.

Third stage of T20 World Cup ticket sales begins

Third stage of T20 World Cup ticket sales begins

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The BCCI announced the commencement of the third stage of ticket sales for the upcoming T20 World Cup following the two successful ticketing windows, with Phase 1 launched on December 11, 2025, and Phase 2 on January 14, 2026.

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

Asia on fire: Of finance, climate, cities in motion

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

The initial public offering (IPO) market in India last year was hot, with companies raising over $22 billion in 2025. But half of the 350-plus companies that listed on the stock exchange last year traded below their offer price, according to a new research report released by HSBC Global Investment Research - a sobering fact despite what otherwise looked like a rush of companies eager to list on the bourses.

Ex-Sri Lankan player to debut for US in T20 World Cup

Ex-Sri Lankan player to debut for US in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Monank Patel to lead as USA announce squad for T20 World Cup

Europe 'funding war against itself': Scott Bessent on India-EU FTA

Europe 'funding war against itself': Scott Bessent on India-EU FTA

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's remarks come ahead of a high-level summit where India and the European Union are expected to formally announce the conclusion of negotiations on a comprehensive free trade agreement.

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Inderjit Singh Bindra: Architect of Modern Indian Cricket

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

As he is laid to rest, Indian cricket bids farewell to one of its greatest administrators -- a visionary who understood that breaking monopolies and building stadiums were about the same thing: Giving millions of cricket-loving Indians the infrastructure worthy of their passion.

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Truth Behind Weight Loss Drugs Like Ozempic, Mounjaro: A Doctor Explains

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

'Weight loss drugs can be life changing but are not without risks,' says Dr Vishnu Radhakrishnan as he explains the truth behind Ozempic and Mounjaro.

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Grammys 2026: Dalai Lama, Lady Gaga Win

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

The 68th Grammy Awards began at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Gold futures shatter Rs 1.5 lakh/10g barrier; silver hits record

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Gold extended its record-breaking run to breach the Rs 1.5 lakh per 10-gram mark in futures trade on Tuesday, while silver surged to a lifetime high of Rs 3.27 lakh per kg as investors rushed to safe-haven assets amid mounting global tensions. On the Multi Commodity Exchange (MCX), gold futures for February delivery climbed Rs 6,861, or 4.7 per cent, to record Rs 1,52,500 per 10 grams after settling at Rs 1,45,639 per 10 grams in the previous session.

Asian C'ship: Amanpreet Singh Leads India's Podium Sweep

Asian C'ship: Amanpreet Singh Leads India's Podium Sweep

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Amanpreet Singh wins 25m centre fire gold as India sweep the podium and finish with 33 medals at the Asian Championship in New Delhi. Sift Kaur Samra and Tejaswini Sawant also shine.

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Meet Desi Stars Lighting Up T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

From the USA to UAE, Canada to Italy, Indian-origin cricketers will represent associate nations at the T20 World Cup. Meet the Desis chasing global glory at a home away from home.

Strong demand drivers likely to cushion TaMo

Strong demand drivers likely to cushion TaMo

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

A pickup in freight rates, rising fleet utilisation and a long-awaited replacement cycle are breathing fresh life into India's commercial vehicle (CV) market, strengthening the investment case for Tata Motors' CV arm (TMCV). Despite a broadly steady December quarter (Q3) performance, brokerages remain divided on whether the upswing is strong enough to offset margin pressures.

T20 World Cup: Did Anyone Win In Pakistan Boycott Drama?

T20 World Cup: Did Anyone Win In Pakistan Boycott Drama?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

A lesson to be learned from this incident is participation in an event is the real exhibition of power, and winning matches elevates its credibility, observes K R Nayar.

Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra award for space mission

Shubhanshu Shukla conferred Ashoka Chakra award for space mission

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Group Captain Shukla was commissioned into the fighter stream of the Indian Air Force in June 2006.

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

'In Bangladesh, India's Choices Are Bad Or Worse'

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'It is best to remain vigilant. Tarique Rahman arranged arms smuggling to Indian insurgent groups.' 'He has criticised India for sheltering Sheikh Hasina, but has also sought India's support.'

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Union Budget 2026: Sitharaman tries to cover all bases, leaves out markets

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Budget 2026 sticks to fiscal discipline, shuns populist measures despite five key state elections coming up, but ends up rattling stock markets with a higher transaction tax on derivatives trading.

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as matter of concern

India flags 'huge mountain of debt' in developed nations as matter of concern

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

The "huge mountain of debt" in developed economies and the risk of a possible unravelling is a matter of concern for India, Union Minister for Railways, Information & Broadcasting, Electronics & Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Wednesday, pointing to the recent spike in Japanese bond yields.

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

Former BCCI President I S Bindra Passes Into The Ages

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Inderjit Singh Bindra served as the BCCI president from 1993 to 1996, and was also the president of the Punjab Cricket Association from 1978 to 2014

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Mahindra Makes Autos Fly With Electric UDO

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

When we took the aaram se test, we found that it did offer huge head and leg room and a wee bit more space than what the prevailing autorickshaws offer.

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

Boos, cheers and fireworks mark Milan Olympics opener

Boos, cheers and fireworks mark Milan Olympics opener

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Milano Cortina Winter Olympics commenced with a vibrant opening ceremony, showcasing Italian culture and athletic spirit, while also highlighting global political tensions through crowd reactions and protests.