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Vishvanath Suresh shines as India finish strong at Asian Boxing Championships

Vishvanath Suresh shines as India finish strong at Asian Boxing Championships

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

India's boxing team had a successful Asian Boxing Championships campaign, highlighted by Vishvanath Suresh's gold medal in the men's 50kg category and a strong showing from the women's team.

Gorilla Technology Boosts AI Infrastructure Collaboration With Yotta

Gorilla Technology Boosts AI Infrastructure Collaboration With Yotta

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

UK-based Gorilla Technology Group is expanding its AI infrastructure collaboration with Yotta Data Services in India, deploying additional GPU cards to support large-scale AI compute infrastructure.

Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G Debuts In India With 7,000 mAh

Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G Debuts In India With 7,000 mAh

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

The Realme Narzo 100 Lite 5G arrives April 21.

In 4 seats Vijay's TVK polled more votes than DMK-AIADMK combined

In 4 seats Vijay's TVK polled more votes than DMK-AIADMK combined

Rediff.com2 days ago

In Tiruppur (North), where the TVK victory margin of 69,992 votes was higher than the 61,760 votes polled by the major Dravidian parties combined -- DMK got 351 votes and AIADMK 61,409 votes.

KL Rahul eyes IPL glory, inspired by MS Dhoni's success

KL Rahul eyes IPL glory, inspired by MS Dhoni's success

Rediff.com7 days ago

KL Rahul prioritises team success and IPL titles over personal milestones, aiming to emulate MS Dhoni's trophy haul. He also acknowledges the fearless approach of India's new-generation batters in T20 cricket.

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

KV Kamath Emphasises AI Application and Education Reform for India's Future

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Veteran banker K V Kamath stresses the importance of reskilling and education reforms to leverage artificial intelligence (AI) in India, advocating for practical applications over expensive foundational models.

Indian Women's Hockey Team Sharpen Goalkeeping Skills

Indian Women's Hockey Team Sharpen Goalkeeping Skills

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team's goalkeepers attended a special camp led by Ireland's David Williamson, focusing on technical skills and tactical awareness in preparation for upcoming international tournaments.

'Economically, nobody is winning this war'

'Economically, nobody is winning this war'

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

'Markets never fully lose hope. But an important shift could come if the Strait remains closed -- moving from high prices to no prices.'

OCI card to cost $275 as govt announces fresh fee structure

OCI card to cost $275 as govt announces fresh fee structure

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

The Indian government has revised the application fee for the Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) card and introduced changes to the application process, including abolishing the six-month continuous stay requirement.

IPL 2026: 'Relieve Pant Of LSG Captaincy'

IPL 2026: 'Relieve Pant Of LSG Captaincy'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'The pressure and responsibility of captaincy is slowly making us lose Rishabh Pant, the batter.'

10 Fascinating Forts Of India

10 Fascinating Forts Of India

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

India's numerous mighty forts still stand tall, sentinels of its enduring past.

Delhi Police Uncover Counterfeit Branded Garments Racket

Delhi Police Uncover Counterfeit Branded Garments Racket

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police have busted a racket selling counterfeit branded garments and accessories in Vasant Kunj, arresting one person and seizing a large stock of fake products.

TMC alleges attacks on party offices, BJP denies involvement

TMC alleges attacks on party offices, BJP denies involvement

Rediff.com3 days ago

Trinamool Congress offices across West Bengal were allegedly defaced and damaged following the BJP's victory in the Assembly polls, with the TMC alleging BJP involvement, which the BJP denies.

Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh secure India's first gold at US Open Pickleball Championship

Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh secure India's first gold at US Open Pickleball Championship

Rediff.com12 Apr 2026

Arjun Singh and Aditya Singh won India's first gold medal at the US Open Pickleball Championship, defeating top seeds Ryder Brown and Soli Messiri in the U-18 boys' doubles category.

TVK: 34.91%. DMK: 24%. AIADMK: 21%.

TVK: 34.91%. DMK: 24%. AIADMK: 21%.

Rediff.com3 days ago

One of the standout stories of the TVK victory was that of 30-year-old R Sabarinathan, the son of Vijay's driver from Virugambakkam.

Sujeet and Abhimanyou Shine as India Secures Two Gold Medals At Asian Wrestling Championships

Sujeet and Abhimanyou Shine as India Secures Two Gold Medals At Asian Wrestling Championships

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

India's Sujeet and Abhimanyou secured gold medals in their respective freestyle categories at the Senior Asian Wrestling Championships, while Sandeep Mann won silver and Ankush took bronze.

How Gujarat Police Recovered Thousands Of Stolen Mobiles

How Gujarat Police Recovered Thousands Of Stolen Mobiles

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Gujarat Police have achieved the third position among major states in India for recovering stolen mobile phones, returning 53,564 devices to their rightful owners in the 2025-26 financial year. The Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR) system, implemented by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), enables the blocking and recovery of lost or stolen mobile devices across telecom networks nationwide.

Vijay writes to governor staking claim, may run minority govt

Vijay writes to governor staking claim, may run minority govt

Rediff.com3 days ago

'If a floor test happens, one group of MLAs may abstain to allow the confidence vote to pass. So theoretically, he can run a minority government as long as the others won't join each other to vote him out.'

Sports Authority of India Canteen Shuts Down Amidst Pricing Disputes

Sports Authority of India Canteen Shuts Down Amidst Pricing Disputes

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

The canteen at the Sports Authority of India's headquarters in Delhi has suspended operations, with the vendor citing LPG supply shortages, while sources suggest pricing disputes are the real issue.

Find Out What India Has Been Searching For

Find Out What India Has Been Searching For

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

'People are now searching online for ways to spend their time offline. That is the intersection.'

Passenger Detained At Lucknow Airport For Carrying Firearm

Passenger Detained At Lucknow Airport For Carrying Firearm

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 22-year-old passenger was detained at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport in Lucknow after a country-made pistol was found in his baggage during security screening.

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Increasing the number of policy sales will be a key focus area for SBI Life

Rediff.com2 days ago

"Policy sales will be one of the focus areas for the company because looking at the large insurance gap, large number of people being uncovered. The only right way to go is to increase the number of policies," said Amit Jhingran, MD & CEO, SBI Life Insurance.

UPI transactions dip 1.7% by value in April after record March

UPI transactions dip 1.7% by value in April after record March

Rediff.com6 days ago

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) transaction value and volume saw a slight month-on-month dip in April after record highs in March, but daily transaction volumes increased, indicating sustained growth in digital payments across India.

What happens if Mamata doesn't resign? Experts weigh in

What happens if Mamata doesn't resign? Experts weigh in

Rediff.com2 days ago

Legal experts suggest West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee should resign following her party's defeat in the assembly elections, or face potential dismissal by the governor.

Want A Credit Card? Read This

Want A Credit Card? Read This

Rediff.com2 days ago

'First-time applicants may witness longer approval times or higher rejection rates and requests for more documentation.'

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Steps Down; Successor Search Begins

Air India CEO Campbell Wilson Steps Down; Successor Search Begins

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

Air India CEO and MD Campbell Wilson has resigned after four years at the helm, prompting the airline to form a committee to find his replacement. Wilson's tenure saw significant changes, including the merger of airlines and fleet expansion, but also faced challenges such as the London-bound flight crash and safety concerns.

Vijay Delivers Political Blockbuster With Whistle Revolution

Vijay Delivers Political Blockbuster With Whistle Revolution

Rediff.com3 days ago

Launched in 2024, the TVK has Vijay's shift into politics was not sudden as he had been doing groundwork since 2009, when he launched his fan club, the Vijay Makkal Iyakkam.

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Why Modi Empowered ED To Tackle Financial Crimes

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Minister Pankaj Chaudhary stated that Prime Minister Narendra Modi strengthened the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to combat financial crimes like money laundering and corruption, dismissing allegations of it being used to target political opponents.

Women's Group Demands Inquiry Into Cricketer Vaping Incident

Women's Group Demands Inquiry Into Cricketer Vaping Incident

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

A women's group has demanded an inquiry into visuals purportedly showing cricketer Riyan Parag using a vape-like device during an IPL match, questioning whether the incident was an attempt to normalise banned products.

Deloitte India and IIT Bombay Collaborate to Advance Quantum Technology

Deloitte India and IIT Bombay Collaborate to Advance Quantum Technology

Rediff.com8 Apr 2026

Deloitte India has partnered with IIT Bombay to launch a Quantum Technology Centre, aiming to accelerate quantum adoption, research, and enterprise use-cases for Indian businesses.

Pixxel And Sarvam Partner To Launch Orbital Data Centre

Pixxel And Sarvam Partner To Launch Orbital Data Centre

Rediff.com4 days ago

US-Indian space company Pixxel has partnered with Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence firm Sarvam to build an orbital data centre satellite.

India's 50m Rifle Team Fails to Qualify at Granada World Cup

India's 50m Rifle Team Fails to Qualify at Granada World Cup

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Indian shooters faced setbacks and successes at the ISSF World Cup in Granada, Spain, with the women's 50m rifle team missing qualification and the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol team advancing to the next stage.

AFI To Bar Athletes For Unexplained Absences At Federation Cup

AFI To Bar Athletes For Unexplained Absences At Federation Cup

Rediff.com7 days ago

The Athletics Federation of India (AFI) has announced that athletes who fail to participate in the National Senior Athletics Federation Cup without a valid reason may be barred from future events.

How SIS Plans To Achieve Rs 20,000 Crore Revenue Target

How SIS Plans To Achieve Rs 20,000 Crore Revenue Target

Rediff.com5 days ago

SIS Ltd, a security and facility management services provider, aims to cross Rs 20,000 crore in revenue by FY27, driven by strong double-digit growth, expansion of its service network, and a simplified regulatory framework under new labour codes, said its Group Managing Director Rituraj Sinha.

Jhon Arokiasamy Scripts TVK's Stunning Rise

Jhon Arokiasamy Scripts TVK's Stunning Rise

Rediff.com2 days ago

Building a party from scratch and leading it to electoral success is an entirely different challenge.

Shakib Al Hasan laments Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 'blunder'

Shakib Al Hasan laments Bangladesh's T20 World Cup 'blunder'

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Former captain Shakib Al Hasan has criticised Bangladesh's absence from the T20 World Cup in India, calling it a 'blunder'. He also expressed hope that bilateral cricket ties could improve with future series.

Mamata, her 21 ministers swept out in massive anti-incumbency wave

Mamata, her 21 ministers swept out in massive anti-incumbency wave

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Trinamool Congress government's massive defeat in West Bengal shows "deep anti-incumbency and unpopularity" as out of 35 ministers who contested the assembly elections, 22 have been defeated, including Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee in her constituency.

Zeel Desai's Debut Win Gives India Lead in Billie Jean King Cup Tie

Zeel Desai's Debut Win Gives India Lead in Billie Jean King Cup Tie

Rediff.com10 Apr 2026

Zeel Desai secured a dominant victory in her Billie Jean King Cup debut, giving India a 1-0 lead against Mongolia in the Asia/Oceania Group I tie.

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

How Muhammad Shoaib Ended Pakistan's 20-Year Wait For A Tennis Title

Rediff.com4 days ago

Muhammad Shoaib overcame immense challenges to win an ITF Futures title in Islamabad, ending Pakistan's 20-year wait for a singles title in international tennis.

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

IPL 2026: How Yuvraj transformed Abhishek's game

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Abhishek Sharma, the world's number one T20I batter, discusses the significant impact of training with Yuvraj Singh, highlighting how it strengthened his mindset for high-pressure situations and international cricket.