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Nations League: Yamal double as Spain rout Croatia; England overcome Czechs

Nations League: Yamal double as Spain rout Croatia; England overcome Czechs

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Spain, led by a brace from Lamine Yamal, defeated Croatia 4-1 to extend their unbeaten run and maintain a perfect start in the Nations League. Meanwhile, England secured a 2-0 victory over 10-man Czech Republic with goals from Anthony Gordon and Harry Kane, also continuing their strong performance in the tournament.

Paritosh Advances To Puyo Puyo Champions Quarterfinals

Paritosh Advances To Puyo Puyo Champions Quarterfinals

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian debutant Paritosh has qualified for the quarterfinals of the Puyo Puyo Champions esports event at the Asian Games. He finished third in Group B with two wins and two losses, securing his spot in the next round.

Sooryavanshi, Kishan Set Chilly Ranchi Nets Alight

Sooryavanshi, Kishan Set Chilly Ranchi Nets Alight

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

Ahead of the second T20I against West Indies in Ranchi, local player Ishan Kishan and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi showcased their attacking batting in India's practice session. Kishan, returning to the national setup after a disciplinary issue, impressed assistant coach Sitanshu Kotak with his maturity. Sooryavanshi, a young talent, also drew significant attention with his powerful hitting. The team, having won the first T20I, plans to maintain its fearless approach for the upcoming match.

India's Esports Journey Concludes In Asian Games Quarterfinals

India's Esports Journey Concludes In Asian Games Quarterfinals

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Indian debutant Paritosh was eliminated from the Puyo Puyo Champions esports event at the Asian Games after a 0-5 loss to South Korea's Kang Dongshin in the quarterfinals. India also faced a defeat in the Pokemon UNITE event.

How Long Can The Modi Government Stay Deaf?

How Long Can The Modi Government Stay Deaf?

Rediff.com2 days ago

When it pretends to be deaf, a situation can snowball into something it cannot contain. The government cannot dismiss public anger merely because protests are inconvenient or politically embarrassing, asserts Ramesh Menon.

Japan's 11-year-old esports prodigy wins Asian Games gold

Japan's 11-year-old esports prodigy wins Asian Games gold

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Japan's 11-year-old esports prodigy Yuki Kurihara secured a gold medal in Puyo Puyo Champions at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating South Korea's Kang Dong Shin 10-2.

India's fencers face early exits in Asian Games

India's fencers face early exits in Asian Games

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Indian fencers Gisho Nidhi Kumaresan Padma, Mina Devi Naorem, and Ashitha Stalinraj Joys were eliminated from the Asian Games in Nagoya. Kumaresan lost in the men's individual sabre pre-quarterfinals, while Mina Devi and Ashitha exited in the women's individual foil round of 32.

ISRO Pensioners Urge Modi To Address Privatisation Concerns

ISRO Pensioners Urge Modi To Address Privatisation Concerns

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

'It seems the prime minister may not be given the real picture about the country's space sector and ISRO. So, we are having the seminar to bring the issues to his notice.'

India Assured Of Wushu Medal As Roshibina Devi Advances To Semifinals

India Assured Of Wushu Medal As Roshibina Devi Advances To Semifinals

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Roshibina Devi Naorem has secured a medal for India in the women's 60kg wushu category at the Asian Games by reaching the semifinals. She defeated Chu Man Sin of Macau. Other Indian wushu athletes, Hanjabam Langlentombi Devi and Aryan, did not advance as far in their respective events.

'Modi govt has turned Mother of Democracy into muzzled democracy'

'Modi govt has turned Mother of Democracy into muzzled democracy'

Rediff.com7 days ago

Aam Aadmi Party convenor Arvind Kejriwal criticised the Centre for the security clampdown in central Delhi against the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) protest, calling it "worse than Emergency" and alleging dictatorship. He also accused Prime Minister Modi of being scared and protecting "vote chori" by crushing democracy, demanding the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar.

IIT Bombay sets up panel to probe Sahil Wakode's suicide

IIT Bombay sets up panel to probe Sahil Wakode's suicide

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

IIT Bombay has established a 10-member high-level committee to investigate the alleged suicide of B Tech student Sahil Wakode, who was found dead after being caught using a mobile phone during an exam. Faculty member Suryanarayan Doolla, named in an FIR alleging abetment to suicide on grounds of caste discrimination, has been sent on leave.

Sahil Wakode's parents begin hunger strike, IIT-B defers exams

Sahil Wakode's parents begin hunger strike, IIT-B defers exams

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide, have begun a hunger strike demanding action against those they accuse of tormenting their son due to caste discrimination. The institute has deferred mid-semester examinations and reissued an apology for an earlier statement regarding the circumstances of his death.

Just 0.040 points! Suraj narrowly misses wushu medal in Asian Games

Just 0.040 points! Suraj narrowly misses wushu medal in Asian Games

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's Suraj Singh Mayanglambam secured the 11th position in the men's changquan wushu final at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Indian Women's Table Tennis Team Advances To Asian Games Quarterfinals

Indian Women's Table Tennis Team Advances To Asian Games Quarterfinals

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Indian women's table tennis team secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Pakistan, topping Group F with three consecutive wins and advancing to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Key players Sutirtha Mukherjee, Syndrela Das, and Sreeja Akula contributed to the decisive win.

IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

IIT-B suicide: 'Sahil told his friend he regretted cheating in exam'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Police are investigating the suicide of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who died hours after being caught allegedly copying in an exam. The probe includes examining his phone calls expressing remorse and allegations of caste discrimination made by his family against a professor. Digital evidence and CCTV footage are being analysed to reconstruct the sequence of events.

IIT-B student suicide: Police quiz 40, but not Prof Doolla yet

IIT-B student suicide: Police quiz 40, but not Prof Doolla yet

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

The parents of IIT Bombay student Sahil Wakode, who allegedly died by suicide, are continuing their hunger strike, demanding the arrest of Professor Suryanarayana Doolla and institute director Shireesh B Kedare. They allege caste discrimination and abetment to suicide, while police investigate the case, recording statements and analyzing electronic devices.

PM Modi's birthday celebrated Semicon India

PM Modi's birthday celebrated Semicon India

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 76th birthday was celebrated during the inaugural session of SEMICON India 2026 at the Yashobhoomi Convention Centre. The event, focused on building India's semiconductor ecosystem, saw attendees extend warm wishes to the Prime Minister before his address.

Asian Games: India's Table Tennis Teams Dominate Pakistan To Enter Quarter-Finals

Asian Games: India's Table Tennis Teams Dominate Pakistan To Enter Quarter-Finals

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's table tennis teams have both secured their spots in the quarterfinals of the Asian Games after achieving dominant 3-0 victories over their Pakistani counterparts.

Shah And Chitale Clinch Historic Table Tennis Bronze At Asian Games

Shah And Chitale Clinch Historic Table Tennis Bronze At Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured a bronze medal in the mixed doubles table tennis event at the Asian Games after a 0-4 loss to China in the semifinals. This marks India's first table tennis medal at the current Games and only the second mixed doubles medal in Asian Games history, following Sharath Kamal and Manika Batra's bronze in Jakarta.

Asian Games: Double blow for India as fencing teams crash out

Asian Games: Double blow for India as fencing teams crash out

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's men's foil and women's epee fencing teams were both eliminated in the round of 16 at the Asian Games. The men's team lost to Hong Kong, while the women's team was defeated by Uzbekistan, marking a double setback for the nation in the fencing events.

Women storm into quarters, men bow out in Asian Games TT

Women storm into quarters, men bow out in Asian Games TT

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian women's table tennis team secured a hard-fought victory over Thailand to advance to the quarterfinals of the Asian Games. However, the men's team faced an early exit after a 0-3 defeat against South Korea in the round of 16.

EPL: Brilliant Brighton Rout Champions Arsenal

EPL: Brilliant Brighton Rout Champions Arsenal

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

Brighton and Hove Albion delivered a stunning 3-0 defeat to Arsenal, ending the Premier League champions' perfect start to the season with goals from Pascal Gross, Charalampos Kostoulas, and Chema Andres.

Indian Women's Team Advances To Quarterfinals, Men's Team Exits Asian Games Table Tennis

Indian Women's Team Advances To Quarterfinals, Men's Team Exits Asian Games Table Tennis

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian women's table tennis team advanced to the quarterfinals at the Asian Games after a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Thailand. However, the Indian men's team faced an early exit, losing 0-3 to South Korea in the round of 16, marking their second defeat in the group stage.

Seven golds! Zhang Zhanshuo rules the Asian Games pool

Seven golds! Zhang Zhanshuo rules the Asian Games pool

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Teenage swimmer Zhang Zhanshuo made history by winning seven gold medals at the Asian Games, surpassing previous records and cementing China's dominance in the pool. The Games also saw other notable performances, including a second gymnastics gold for Carlos Yulo and an upset in men's table tennis where Japan defeated China.

Asian Games: Suraj finishes 11th in men's changquan wushu final

Asian Games: Suraj finishes 11th in men's changquan wushu final

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Indian wushu athletes Suraj Singh Mayanglambam, Aparna Dahiya, and Vikrant Baliyan faced mixed fortunes at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games.

Asian Games: Sindhu Criticises Badminton Schedule And Lack Of Hawk-Eye

Asian Games: Sindhu Criticises Badminton Schedule And Lack Of Hawk-Eye

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Ace Indian shuttler PV Sindhu voiced strong displeasure regarding the "not really well organised" badminton scheduling at the Asian Games, citing three matches in 24 hours and insufficient recovery time.

Indian Table Tennis Teams Face Early Exit At Asian Games

Indian Table Tennis Teams Face Early Exit At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian women's table tennis team was defeated 0-3 by North Korea in the Asian Games quarterfinals, while the men's team exited in the round of 16, marking a disappointing performance for both squads.

IIT-B faculty backs professor in student suicide row

IIT-B faculty backs professor in student suicide row

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The IIT Bombay Faculty Forum has expressed strong solidarity with Professor Suryanarayana Doolla, who was invigilating an exam where a student was found using a smartphone, an incident preceding the student's death by alleged suicide.

Asian Games 2026: Indian men outclass Japan; assured of medal in badminton team event

Asian Games 2026: Indian men outclass Japan; assured of medal in badminton team event

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian men's badminton team defeated hosts Japan in the Asian Games quarterfinals, securing a medal.

Asian Games: Roshibina Devi Overcomes Controversy To Win Silver In Wushu

Asian Games: Roshibina Devi Overcomes Controversy To Win Silver In Wushu

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Naorem Roshibina Devi secured a silver medal in the women's 60kg wushu at the Asian Games, marking her third consecutive medal at the event.

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Found using mobile during exam, IIT-B student ends life; mother alleges murder

Rediff.com19 Sep 2026

The mother of Sahil Ravindra Wakode, a 22-year-old IIT Bombay student found dead in his hostel room, has alleged her son was "tortured" and "killed," demanding justice, while the institute stated no disciplinary action was initiated against him after he was found using a mobile phone during an exam.

'Ghulam Haider Helped Me Get Over My Marathi Accent'

'Ghulam Haider Helped Me Get Over My Marathi Accent'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'I was always open to those who wanted to teach me the intricacies of singing.' 'Naushad Saab would tell me which notes to stress during singing.' 'Anil Biswas would tell me where to breathe in and breathe out while singing and where to pause.'

How Iran's Women's Kabaddi Team Braved Conflict And Sanctions For Asian Games Silver

How Iran's Women's Kabaddi Team Braved Conflict And Sanctions For Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

Iran's women's kabaddi team faced immense challenges during their Asian Games preparations, including frequent camp changes due to regional conflict, psychological stress on young players, and difficulties arranging international friendly matches due to sanctions.

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Crime Branch takes over probe into IIT-Bombay student suicide

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

The Mumbai Police has transferred the alleged suicide case of a second-year IIT Bombay BTech student to the Crime Branch after his father filed a complaint alleging casteist slurs and harassment by Professor Suryanarayan Dulla, who was also named in an FIR.

IIT steps in to ease queues at Puri Jagannath Temple

IIT steps in to ease queues at Puri Jagannath Temple

Rediff.com25 Aug 2026

The Odisha government has roped in IIT-Bhubaneswar to introduce a queue management system at the Jagannath Temple in Puri, including setting up wooden ramps for a clearer view of the deities, law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Tuesday.

Union Minister Assures Boost To Mizoram Sports Talent And Infrastructure

Union Minister Assures Boost To Mizoram Sports Talent And Infrastructure

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Union Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has pledged support for promoting sporting talent and improving infrastructure in Mizoram, particularly for boxers. This assurance came during a meeting with BJP youth wing leaders who highlighted the state's sporting potential and the need for modern facilities, including a boxing hall, especially with India's 2036 Olympic bid in mind.

What Did Modi Say To Make Putin, Xi Smile?

What Did Modi Say To Make Putin, Xi Smile?

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

The 18th BRICS Summit got underway in New Delhi with leaders of partner countries gathering in the capital to discuss the changing global economic and geopolitical landscape.

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Avengers: Endgame Encore: How The 4 New Crucial Scenes Set Up Doomsday

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

Avengers: Endgame Encore adds four crucial scenes that connect the old MCU to Avengers: Doomsday, from Loki's shocking return to Doctor Doom's sinister plans for the multiverse.

China's young guns face Japan test at Asian Games

China's young guns face Japan test at Asian Games

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

China's dominant table tennis team is preparing for the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, bringing a mix of Olympic champions and young debutants. They are wary of the host nation Japan, particularly in the women's game, while also focusing on developing talent for the 2028 Olympics.

Lakshya Sen Inspires Indian Men To Asian Games Badminton Medal

Lakshya Sen Inspires Indian Men To Asian Games Badminton Medal

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

The Indian men's badminton team secured a medal at the Asian Games by defeating Japan 3-0 in the quarterfinals, highlighted by Lakshya Sen's incredible comeback victory. While the men celebrated, the women's team exited the tournament after a 1-3 loss to Japan.