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Wasim Akram-Rohit Sharma Hug Goes Viral Amid Ind-Pak T20 Tension

Wasim Akram-Rohit Sharma Hug Goes Viral Amid Ind-Pak T20 Tension

Rediff.com5 days ago

Wasim Akram and Rohit Sharma's warm hug before the India-Pakistan T20 World Cup clash in Colombo wins praise online, even as on-field handshake tensions continue.

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Chapman Ready For Tariq's 'Unique' Threat

Rediff.com1 days ago

New Zealand's Mark Chapman believes their frequent matches against Pakistan will give them an edge in their T20 World Cup Super 8s match. He also discussed adapting to the slower Sri Lankan pitches and Mitchell Santner's fitness.

India and China good neighbours, friends and partners: Xi Jinping

India and China good neighbours, friends and partners: Xi Jinping

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping described India and China as "good neighbours, friends and partners", saying that achieving "dragon and elephant dancing together" is the right choice for both countries.

India, EU FTA: Duty cuts on textiles, footwear, cars, wines likely

India, EU FTA: Duty cuts on textiles, footwear, cars, wines likely

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

Import duty cuts on labour-intensive sectors such as textiles and footwear, as well as cars, and wines, are likely to be part of the free trade agreement between India and the 27-nation bloc European Union (EU), the conclusion of which is set to be announced on January 27 here, sources said.

Axar: We Don't Dwell on Rivalry, Just Focus on Cricket

Axar: We Don't Dwell on Rivalry, Just Focus on Cricket

Rediff.com5 days ago

Axar Patel acknowledges added pressure in India-Pakistan clashes but says the team blocks out rivalry talk. He also hails Ishan Kishan's match-winning 77 in the T20 World Cup win.

Alleged gangster's extradition was only for 3 cases court sends him back

Alleged gangster's extradition was only for 3 cases court sends him back

Rediff.com4 days ago

A Mumbai court has ordered the city police to repatriate alleged gangster Kumar Pillai to Hong Kong after he was acquitted in all cases for which he was extradited.

Lack Of Full Member Support Cost Us: Oman Captain

Lack Of Full Member Support Cost Us: Oman Captain

Rediff.com21 hours ago

Oman captain Jatinder Singh says lack of support from Full Member nations hurt preparations after winless T20 World Cup campaign.

'Historic bond': Trump's message to India on 77th Republic Day

'Historic bond': Trump's message to India on 77th Republic Day

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

US President Donald Trump greeted India on its 77th Republic Day, highlighting the historic bond between the two democracies amid ongoing trade tensions.

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Delhi on alert over LeT terror plot to 'avenge' Pak mosque blast

Rediff.com8 hours ago

The alert comes in the backdrop of the deadly car explosion near the historic Red Fort on November 10, 2025, which killed at least 13 people.

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

5th T20I PIX: Kishan, Arshdeep power India to massive win over New Zealand

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Ishan Kishan's thrill-a-second maiden T20I hundred compensated for Sanju Samson's familiar failure, and the knock in conjunction with Arshdeep Singh's fifer scripted India's 46-run romp over New Zealand in the fifth and final match in Thiruvananthapuram on Saturday.

RBI proposes easing forex transaction norms

RBI proposes easing forex transaction norms

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Reserve Bank on Tuesday proposed greater flexibility to authorised persons to undertake foreign exchange transactions for hedging their exposures, balance sheet management and market-making, as well as to ease reporting obligations, after a review of the current regulations.

AI171 crash: Govt refutes media report blaming pilots

AI171 crash: Govt refutes media report blaming pilots

Rediff.com6 days ago

Union Minister Murlidhar Mohol refutes a foreign media report regarding the Air India AI171 plane crash investigation, emphasizing that the probe is ongoing and trusting Indian agencies.

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Zimbabwe knock Australia out of T20 World Cup, in Super 8s

Rediff.com4 days ago

Zimbabwe secured a spot in the Super 8 stage of the T20 World Cup after their match against Ireland was abandoned due to rain, eliminating Australia and Ireland from the tournament.

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Shame if Pakistan players are kept out of The Hundred: Brook

Rediff.com6 hours ago

England's Harry Brook expresses concern over reports that Indian-owned franchises in The Hundred may refrain from picking Pakistan players due to political tensions, emphasizing the value and excitement they bring to the competition.

Indian officials to visit US for trade deal finalisation

Indian officials to visit US for trade deal finalisation

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian officials will visit the US to finalise the legal text for an interim trade agreement, expected to be signed in March, focusing on duty concessions and reciprocal tariffs.

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram

Virat Kohli, Anushka Sharma Visit Vrindavan Ashram

Rediff.com3 days ago

Virat Kohli and Anushka Sharma visited Premanand Maharaj's Keli Kunj Ashram in Vrindavan, engaging in prayer and reflection.

AR Rahman to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' song

AR Rahman to credit Junior Dagar Brothers in 'Ponniyin Selvan: II' song

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Music composer A R Rahman has agreed to credit the Junior Dagar Brothers for their influence on the song 'Veera Raja Veera' from the film 'Ponniyin Selvan: II', following a Supreme Court hearing.

India's Top 20 Startups Corner 2025 Funding

India's Top 20 Startups Corner 2025 Funding

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

The average fundraise for the top 20 startups stood at $195 million in CY25.

International Fleet Review 2026 Kicks Off in Visakhapatnam With Grand Naval Display

International Fleet Review 2026 Kicks Off in Visakhapatnam With Grand Naval Display

Rediff.com5 days ago

The International Fleet Review 2026 commenced in Visakhapatnam, showcasing India's naval prowess from February 15 to 25. The spectacular maritime event featured impressive displays including military helicopter fly-pasts and Indian Navy rescue demonstrations. This grand naval congregation brings together international fleets at India's premier naval base on the Bay of Bengal coast.

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Hyderabad claims its place as global MNC destination

Rediff.com3 days ago

Hyderabad is rapidly emerging as a strategic hub for multinational companies (MNCs) deepening their focus on artificial intelligence (AI), life sciences, and global capability centres (GCCs), supported by the city's strong pharmaceutical (pharma) base, deeptech talent pool, and a policy environment that encourages high-value investment.

Maha: Security forces raze 44 Maoist memorials in Gadchiroli villages

Maha: Security forces raze 44 Maoist memorials in Gadchiroli villages

Rediff.com2 days ago

Police and security forces in Gadchiroli, Maharashtra, demolished 44 memorials built by Maoists to instill fear, marking a significant step in combating Naxalite influence in the region.

'India are incomplete without Hardik Pandya'

'India are incomplete without Hardik Pandya'

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

'You won't find anyone else like Hardik Pandya.'

States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

States' fiscal arithmetic tightens in FY27; deficit seen at 3% of GDP

Rediff.com1 days ago

India Ratings & Research (Ind-Ra) has projected the aggregate fiscal deficit of states to rise to 3 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) in 2026-27 (FY27), from an estimated 2.8 per cent in 2025-26 (FY26), citing higher revenue expenditure amid election-related pressures and scheme cost-sharing requirements.

India thump New Zealand after Surya, Kishan blitz

India thump New Zealand after Surya, Kishan blitz

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

In India's 100th T20I at home, Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan struck explosive fifties as India chased down 209 with ease to beat New Zealand in Raipur, taking a 2-0 lead in the T20I series ahead of the World Cup.

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

T20 World Cup: 3 Matches, 3 Ducks: What's Wrong with Abhishek?

Rediff.com3 days ago

Abhishek Sharma's struggles in the T20 World Cup continue as he fails to score in his first three innings.

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Investors' wealth eroded nearly Rs 7 lakh cr as markets slumped

Rediff.com1 days ago

The BSE Sensex plummeted 1,236 points, wiping out nearly Rs 7 lakh crore in investor wealth, driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran and subsequent market selloff.

India slams Pak's 'false, self-serving' claim on Op Sindoor at UN

India slams Pak's 'false, self-serving' claim on Op Sindoor at UN

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India's Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, delivered a sharp response to comments made by Pakistan's Ambassador to the UN, Asim Iftikhar Ahmad.

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul terms Hardik Pandya India's biggest threat ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo but tips Pakistan to edge the high-pressure contest.

India-EU's FTA perfect answer to 'hegemons' using tariffs: Canadian minister

India-EU's FTA perfect answer to 'hegemons' using tariffs: Canadian minister

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

In a veiled attack on US President Donald Trump, Canada's Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Tim Hodgson on Tuesday said India's free trade agreement with the European Union is a "perfect" answer to global hegemons that use tariffs and economic integration as tools of coercion.

Sensex closed 283 points higher on buying in bank, metal shares

Sensex closed 283 points higher on buying in bank, metal shares

Rediff.com3 days ago

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty extended their gains for the third straight session on Wednesday, driven by last-hour buying in bank, metal, and FMCG shares.

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.

Trump vows to fund UN, says 'Board of Peace' to keep watch

Trump vows to fund UN, says 'Board of Peace' to keep watch

Rediff.com1 days ago

President Donald Trump announced the US will strengthen the United Nations, ensure its viability, and provide financial assistance, while also asserting that his Board of Peace will oversee the global organization's operations.

T20 World Cup: Winning against Pakistan gives us a lot of confidence: Kishan

T20 World Cup: Winning against Pakistan gives us a lot of confidence: Kishan

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ishan Kishan credits his improved off-side play for his match-winning knock against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup match on Sunday.

Stoinis Has 'Absolute Respect' For 'Mentor' Yuvraj

Stoinis Has 'Absolute Respect' For 'Mentor' Yuvraj

Rediff.com1 days ago

Marcus Stoinis calls Yuvraj Singh a mentor and praises his elegance and power, while Australia look to salvage pride after crashing out of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026.

Ankur Warikoo: AI Could Be Your 'Best Friend' in the Future

Ankur Warikoo: AI Could Be Your 'Best Friend' in the Future

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Relationships do not work out because people are unpredictable. They're emotional. They are biased. An AI companion will not be any of these,' says entrepreneur Ankur Warikoo.

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

UP: Woman nabbed, Pak-born daughter booked over spying for ISI

Rediff.com4 days ago

A woman in Meerut has been arrested and her daughter booked for allegedly spying for Pakistan's ISI and residing in India without valid citizenship.

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Delhi court acquits Brazilian in cocaine case, slams probe lapses

Rediff.com1 days ago

A Delhi court acquitted a Brazilian national in a 2016 cocaine seizure case, citing the prosecution's failure to comply with mandatory provisions of the NDPS Act.

AGI Dream 'Meaningless': Godfather Of AI

AGI Dream 'Meaningless': Godfather Of AI

Rediff.com9 hours ago

'We could well be in a world where AI already has these dangerous capabilities and that is why there is a need for careful scientific evaluation to determine the risk and capabilities of these machines.'

Will Australia end disastrous T20 World Cup campaign on a high?

Will Australia end disastrous T20 World Cup campaign on a high?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Australia will aim to salvage pride against Oman in their final T20 World Cup match after a disappointing campaign marked by injuries and poor form.

U-19 World Cup: India and Pakistan win to set up potential decider

U-19 World Cup: India and Pakistan win to set up potential decider

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

India and Pakistan will meet on Sunday for what could turn into a decider for a semi-final spot, albeit with net run-rate a factor as well.