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Pritika Barman's Double Helps India U-17 Women Beat Myanmar

Pritika Barman's Double Helps India U-17 Women Beat Myanmar

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Indian U17 women's team defeated Myanmar 2-0 in an international friendly match, with Pritika Barman scoring both goals. The match is part of India's preparation for the AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup.

Late Substitutes Spark India U-17 Women's Football Team's Victory Over Myanmar

Late Substitutes Spark India U-17 Women's Football Team's Victory Over Myanmar

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian U-17 women's football team defeated Myanmar 3-2 in a friendly match, with substitutes playing a key role in the late comeback victory.

India's Young Women Face Employment Gap

India's Young Women Face Employment Gap

Rediff.com6 days ago

'India cannot speak of a demographic dividend if half its young women are unable to participate in paid work.'

Women's Asian Cup: Japan pound hapless India

Women's Asian Cup: Japan pound hapless India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

India 'deplores' attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

India 'deplores' attack on Gujarat-bound ship in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com4 days ago

India has condemned the escalating attacks on commercial shipping in West Asia, particularly after a Thai-flagged vessel en route to India's Kandla Port was targeted in the Strait of Hormuz. The attacks have disrupted global oil and gas supplies, impacting India's energy imports.

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India women crush Wales, seal semifinal spot

Hockey World Cup Qualifiers: India women crush Wales, seal semifinal spot

Rediff.com4 days ago

Navneet Kaur's hat-trick led India to a 4-1 victory over Wales in a Pool B clash at the women's hockey World Cup Qualifiers, securing their position as table-toppers and a semifinal berth.

India's T20 World Cup Win: From Samson to Bumrah: The men who made India invincible

India's T20 World Cup Win: From Samson to Bumrah: The men who made India invincible

Rediff.com7 days ago

A review of the key contributions from each player in India's victorious T20 World Cup campaign, highlighting individual brilliance and teamwork.

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Renault Lists India Among 3 Key Growth Hubs Outside Europe

Rediff.com5 days ago

Between now and 2030, four new models will be designed and assembled in India, including 100 per cent electric and full-hybrid cars.

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer narrow defeat to Australia in penalty shootout

FIH Hockey Pro League: India suffer narrow defeat to Australia in penalty shootout

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

The Indian men's hockey team lost to Australia in a penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw in their FIH Pro League match. Despite an improved performance, India couldn't secure the win, with Australia emerging victorious 5-4 in the shootout.

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27

Fitch warns costlier oil could lift inflation, slow India's growth in H1FY27

Rediff.com16 hours ago

Fitch Ratings on Friday said persistently higher oil prices could cause India's retail inflation to rise faster than the expected gradual pace, and lead to a slowdown in economic growth in the first half of financial year 2026-27 (FY27).

Wasteful India bow out of AFC Women's Asian Cup

Wasteful India bow out of AFC Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's AFC Women's Asian Cup campaign ended with a 3-1 defeat to Chinese Taipei, highlighting their inability to convert chances despite dominating the game.

Mayank Chakraborty Makes History As India's 94th Chess Grandmaster

Mayank Chakraborty Makes History As India's 94th Chess Grandmaster

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mayank Chakraborty, a 17-year-old from Assam, has become India's 94th Grandmaster in chess.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Secures World Cup Berth Despite Loss to England in Qualifiers

Indian Women's Hockey Team Secures World Cup Berth Despite Loss to England in Qualifiers

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team qualified for the FIH Hockey World Cup despite losing to England in the qualifiers final.

India Out of AFC Women's Asian Cup After Loss to Chinese Taipei

India Out of AFC Women's Asian Cup After Loss to Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com5 days ago

India's campaign in the AFC Women's Asian Cup ended with a 3-1 defeat to Chinese Taipei, highlighting their inability to convert chances despite dominating the game.

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

India Women's Team Crushed by Japan in AFC Asian Cup Clash

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

India's women's football team suffered a heavy 0-11 defeat against Japan in their second group match of the AFC Women's Asian Cup. Despite the loss, India still has a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals if they beat Chinese Taipei in their final group match.

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

FIH Pro League: Belgium hand India third straight defeat

Rediff.com14 Feb 2026

India's struggles in the Rourkela leg of the FIH Pro League continued with a 2-4 defeat against Belgium, marking their third consecutive loss at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium. Belgium dominated early, but India showed resilience in the second half.

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

The Indian women's football team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup, conceding a late goal in injury time.

India Defeats Italy to Reach FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers Final

India Defeats Italy to Reach FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers Final

Rediff.com2 days ago

India secured a spot in the FIH Women's World Cup Qualifiers final after a 1-0 victory over Italy, setting up a title clash with England.

India and Scotland Tie in Thrilling FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier Match

India and Scotland Tie in Thrilling FIH Hockey World Cup Qualifier Match

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team played to a 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their lead in Pool B.

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

India Should Have Been Better Prepared For Gulf War

Rediff.com6 hours ago

'Our diplomacy should have been focused on preventing war and avoiding the inevitable disruptions it would cause, posing a real risk to India's growth story,' asserts foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

India's T20 Team Aims for Olympic Gold After World Cup Triumph

India's T20 Team Aims for Olympic Gold After World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com7 days ago

Following their T20 World Cup victory, the Indian cricket team, led by Suryakumar Yadav, is setting its sights on future tournaments, including the Olympics and the next T20 World Cup. Senior players like Hardik Pandya express their determination to continue India's dominance in the sport.

India, Scotland share spoils in FIH World Cup Qualifiers

India, Scotland share spoils in FIH World Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team played to a 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their lead in Pool B.

Australia trounce India in one-off women's Test in 3 days

Australia trounce India in one-off women's Test in 3 days

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Australia defeated India by 10 wickets in the women's one-off day-night Test in Perth. India, resuming at 105 for 6, were all out for 149, setting Australia a target of just 25 runs, which they chased down comfortably.

India Women's Football Team Aim for Quarter-Finals in Decisive Match Against Chinese Taipei

India Women's Football Team Aim for Quarter-Finals in Decisive Match Against Chinese Taipei

Rediff.com6 days ago

India women's football team face Chinese Taipei in a crucial AFC Women's Asian Cup match, needing a victory to keep their quarter-final hopes alive.

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

SIR Exercise Covers Half Of Electorates

Rediff.com27 Dec 2025

Since 2004, 12 states have added 160 million people to their rolls.

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Voll's Ton, Litchfield's 80 Sink India in Hobart

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Georgia Voll capitalised on three dropped chances to smash 101 while Phoebe Litchfield struck 80 as Australia beat India by five wickets in Hobart to seal the women's ODI series 2-0 despite fifties from Harmanpreet Kaur and Pratika Rawal.

India turns to US, Russia, Africa for oil as Middle East conflict escalates

India turns to US, Russia, Africa for oil as Middle East conflict escalates

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian refiners are negotiating for additional crude cargoes from the US, Russia, and West Africa to ensure adequate supplies amid Middle East tensions. Refineries are maintaining normal processing rates and deferring maintenance to build reserves. The move comes as conflict impacts tanker movements through the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy transit route.

'Hypocritical': India slams Pak at UN over airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

'Hypocritical': India slams Pak at UN over airstrikes on Afghanistan during Ramzan

Rediff.com5 days ago

India has strongly condemned Pakistan's airstrikes on Afghanistan, calling them a flagrant violation of international law and hypocritical given the civilian casualties during Ramzan.

T20 WC: India Exceptional but Not Unbeatable, Says Atherton

T20 WC: India Exceptional but Not Unbeatable, Says Atherton

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Flagging concerns for Team India, former England captain Michael Atherton says the hosts are exceptional but not unbeatable ahead of the T20 World Cup semi-final against at Wankhede, on Thursday.

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.

HISTORIC! INDIA FIRST TEAM TO WIN BACK TO BACK T20 WORLD CUPS

HISTORIC! INDIA FIRST TEAM TO WIN BACK TO BACK T20 WORLD CUPS

Rediff.com7 days ago

Sanju Samson and Abhishek Sharma's explosive batting performances propelled India to a record-breaking total against New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

India's Services Sector Growth Eases Slightly in Feb

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

India's services sector experienced a slight moderation in growth during February, according to the HSBC India Services PMI Business Activity Index, with new order growth slowing and inflation picking up.

Iran war: What govt said about LPG and crude oil supply

Iran war: What govt said about LPG and crude oil supply

Rediff.com4 days ago

Amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia, the Oil Ministry assures citizens that India's LPG supply remains secure, with no need for panic booking of cylinders. The normal delivery cycle of two-and-a-half days is being maintained, and crude oil is being sourced from diverse routes.

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Gambhir Highlights Samson's Ability to Dominate Powerplay Overs

Rediff.com1 days ago

India head coach Gautam Gambhir praises Sanju Samson's explosive batting and ability to win games in the powerplay overs.

'He walks into the fire': Abhishek hailed by former World Cup champ

'He walks into the fire': Abhishek hailed by former World Cup champ

Rediff.com2 days ago

Abhishek Sharma overcame a nightmare start to smash a match-defining fifty in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup final, earning praise from former Australia wicketkeeper Brad Haddin after India's title triumph.

India Women Prepare for Tough AFC Asian Cup Clash Against Japan

India Women Prepare for Tough AFC Asian Cup Clash Against Japan

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

India's women's team faces a tough challenge against Japan in their second AFC Women's Asian Cup match after a narrow defeat to Vietnam. The team aims to maintain intensity and adapt tactically against the formidable Japanese side.

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Why ICE Still Rules India's Car Market

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Indian car buyers care more about affordability than technology, keeping ICE vehicles dominant while hybrids emerge as the preferred transition option and EVs struggle in the mass market.

India's Oil Reserves Can Cover 40-45 Days If Hormuz Flow Disrupted

India's Oil Reserves Can Cover 40-45 Days If Hormuz Flow Disrupted

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

India possesses approximately 100 million barrels of commercial crude oil stocks, capable of covering 40-45 days of its requirements if flows through the Strait of Hormuz are disrupted, according to Kpler.

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

T20 World Cup: Abhishek, Hardik star as India demolish Zimbabwe in must-win Super 8 clash

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Abhishek, Hardik help India pulverise Zimbabwe by 72 runs; stay in semis race

From three ducks to T20 WC hero: Gambhir explains faith in Abhishek

From three ducks to T20 WC hero: Gambhir explains faith in Abhishek

Rediff.com1 days ago

Gautam Gambhir explains why India backed Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks early in the T20 World Cup, as the opener bounced back with a blazing fifty in the final against New Zealand.