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Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Hesson Says, Babar, Shaheen Calls 'Tactical'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson says Babar Azam's demotion and Shaheen Afridi's omission after India defeat were tactical moves ahead of T20 World Cup Super 8.

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Is The UN Heading For Bankruptcy?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Every UN secretary-general has flagged the financial situation, but Antonio Guterres has issued the direst warning yet, calling it a 'race to bankruptcy and of imminent financial collapse, points out Ambassador T P Sreenivasan.

Israeli opposition threatens to boycott Modi's address to Parliament

Israeli opposition threatens to boycott Modi's address to Parliament

Rediff.com11 minutes ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming visit to Israel is facing political complications as opposition leader Yair Lapid threatens to boycott his parliamentary address unless the Supreme Court chief is invited, adhering to standard protocol.

Umpire Dies After Bee Swarm Attack At Unnao Match

Umpire Dies After Bee Swarm Attack At Unnao Match

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 65-year-old cricket umpire, Manik Gupta, died after a swarm of bees attacked players and officials during a junior league match at Rahul Sapru ground in Unnao. Six others were injured in the incident.

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Strong demand boosts January sales of automakers

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Leading automakers Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra & Mahindra, and Hyundai Motor India posted higher sales in January riding on the growth momentum ushered in by the GST reforms in the festive period last year.

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

The Woman Behind The Fiery Theyyam Picture

Rediff.com2 days ago

Chennai-based photographer Ramya Sriram explains how she captured the fiery and hypnotic Theyyam image that won her the National Geographic India Contest

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

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

Rediff.com2 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.

Amit Shah in J&K: Security, Soldiers, Strategy

Amit Shah in J&K: Security, Soldiers, Strategy

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

On February 6, 2026, during his visit to Jammu and Kashmir, Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited key border outposts along the India-Pakistan frontier, shared a Bada Khana meal with soldiers to boost morale, and held an important meeting with BJP leaders in Jammu.

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Former Doordarshan newsreader Sarla Maheshwari dies at 71

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

Maheshwari was the familiar face of TV news from 1976 right up till 2005 along with Salma Sultan, Minu Talwar, Shammi Narang, Geetanjali Aiyer, Neeti Ravindran and others.

After SC jolt, Trump signs order for global 10% tariff on all countries

After SC jolt, Trump signs order for global 10% tariff on all countries

Rediff.com1 days ago

The official also advised all the trade partners to abide by the trade deals. The new 10 percent global tariff is part of Trump's protectionist trade agenda, aimed at addressing balance-of-payments issues and unfair trade practices.

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.com5 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.

T20 World Cup: 'Job not over': Ishan Kishan dedicates award to fans

T20 World Cup: 'Job not over': Ishan Kishan dedicates award to fans

Rediff.com5 days ago

Ishan Kishan dedicates his Player-of-the-Match award to Indian fans and teammates after a stellar performance against Pakistan in the T20 World Cup.

Naravane book row: Penguin says pre-order is not publication

Naravane book row: Penguin says pre-order is not publication

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Penguin Random House India (PRHI) has issued a clarification regarding its book publication process amid a controversy surrounding former army chief MM Naravane's memoir, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The publisher emphasized that announcing a book, making it available for pre-order, and publishing it are distinct stages, responding to claims made by Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

T20 World Cup: Pak skipper Agha clashes with coach Hesson!

Rediff.com4 days ago

Tensions flared in the dugout as Pakistan captain Salman Ali Agha was seen in a heated exchange with head coach Mike Hesson during their must-win T20 World Cup clash against Namibia at the Sinhalese Sports Club Cricket Ground on Wednesday.

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

MP CM, Speaker express regret over Vijayvargiya's remark

Rediff.com2 days ago

Madhya Pradesh minister Kailash Vijayvargiya used an unparliamentary word for the Leader of the Opposition Umang Singhar, prompting apologies and protests.

Assam CM's 'shooting' video: SC agrees to hear plea

Assam CM's 'shooting' video: SC agrees to hear plea

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider a plea seeking action against Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma over a viral video allegedly showing him taking aim and firing with a rifle at members of the Muslim community.

Explained: How FTA with EU will help boost India's exports

Explained: How FTA with EU will help boost India's exports

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

India and the European Union (EU) on Tuesday announced the conclusion and finalisation of negotiations for the proposed free trade agreement (FTA).

Delhi cops probe 'conspiracy' behind Naravane memoir leak

Delhi cops probe 'conspiracy' behind Naravane memoir leak

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Delhi Police's Special Cell has issued a notice to Penguin Random House India regarding the alleged unauthorized circulation of former Army chief General Manoj Mukund Naravane's unpublished book, 'Four Stars of Destiny'. The investigation follows reports of the manuscript being illegally disseminated before publication, leading to an FIR.

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

PSLV-C62 Failure: Centre Orders High-Level Probe

Rediff.com38 minutes ago

The move follows a quiet visit by National Security Advisor Ajit Kumar Doval to the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre in Thiruvananthapuram.

Datanomics: Sending money from US to India gets costlier

Datanomics: Sending money from US to India gets costlier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026.

UK ex-envoy Sinha denies link to Jeffrey Epstein

UK ex-envoy Sinha denies link to Jeffrey Epstein

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's former high commissioner to the UK, Yashvardhan Kumar Sinha, has denied any connection to controversial financier Jeffrey Epstein after social media posts linked Epstein to someone with similar initials.

Hardik Pandya's 2 AM Tattoo Gift for Mahieka

Hardik Pandya's 2 AM Tattoo Gift for Mahieka

Rediff.com7 days ago

Indian cricketer Hardik Pandya reveals a new tattoo dedicated to his partner, Mahieka Sharma, just before the T20 World Cup 2026 match against Pakistan.

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

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

Rediff.com6 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.

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

T20 World Cup: Sri Lanka determined to overcome England challenge

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sri Lanka's fielding coach R Sridhar believes the team has learned from their previous defeat against England and is ready for their T20 World Cup Super Eights match.

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Mark Tully Was India's Voice To The World

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

'Mark had such a profound understanding of India, which was, of course, the land of his birth as well as of his death... He loved India, and lived two-thirds of his life here.'

Need Valentine's Day Dating Tips? Ask rediffGURUS

Need Valentine's Day Dating Tips? Ask rediffGURUS

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Whether you're struggling to find a date, confused about a relationship, or wondering when to pop the big Q, our expert relationship gurus are here to guide you.

AGI Dream 'Meaningless': Godfather Of AI

AGI Dream 'Meaningless': Godfather Of AI

Rediff.com1 days 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.'

India-EU sign 'mother of all' trade deals, says Modi

India-EU sign 'mother of all' trade deals, says Modi

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday announced the signing of the India-EU Free Trade Agreement (FTA), saying it accounts for 25 per cent of global GDP and one-third of global trade.

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

'We have been building AI before it became mainstream'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'Today, we are at a stage where we have launched a voice-to-voice model that supports 14 Indian languages.'

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

End Of Bangladesh's Two Women Political Era

Rediff.com3 days ago

Tarique Rahman is Bangladesh's first male prime minister in more than three decades, ending an era of female leadership that began in 1991.

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Gold, Silver Surge Pushes Jan Import Bill Up

Rediff.com3 days ago

Gold imports climbed 349.22 per cent to $12.07 billion in January, while silver imports rose 127 per cent to $2 billion.

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Nissanka Is The Latest T20 World Cup Centurion. Meet The Others...

Rediff.com5 days ago

T20 World Cups have seen some explosive batting, with a few players etching their names in history by scoring centuries. Here's a look at T20 World Cup centurions over the years.

Missing Indian student found dead in California

Missing Indian student found dead in California

Rediff.com7 days ago

A 22-year-old Indian postgraduate student, Saketh Sreenivasaiah, who went missing in the US, has been found dead, according to the Indian mission in San Francisco.

Pricing gains ahead for Tata Steel

Pricing gains ahead for Tata Steel

Rediff.com4 days ago

With the worst in terms of pricing pressures behind Tata Steel, its outlook is expected to improve. Europe has seen hot rolled coil prices rise this January after the European Union's (EU's) carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) kicked in and further price improvements may be on the cards once import quotas come into play in June.

Rahul meets farm union leaders to discuss US trade deal

Rahul meets farm union leaders to discuss US trade deal

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

Rahul Gandhi met with farm union leaders to discuss concerns about the India-US trade deal and its potential impact on farmers' livelihoods.

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

73% employers plan to hire freshers in H1 2026

Rediff.com4 days ago

Around 73 per cent of employers interviewed intend to hire freshers during January-June 2026, with recruitment decisions mainly driven by internships and real-world project experience rather than academic credentials alone, a report said on Wednesday. Nearly 3 in 4 employers (73 per cent) intend to hire freshers during January-June this year, marking a 3 per cent increase over the previous half-year, according to TeamLease EdTech Career Outlook Report HY1 2026.

Why Kareena-Shahid Broke Up...

Why Kareena-Shahid Broke Up...

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kareena Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor juggled their personal lives with the pressures of fame and stardom... till they couldn't anymore, and decided it was just not meant to be.

India emerges as global leader in IPOs: Economic Survey

India emerges as global leader in IPOs: Economic Survey

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

The country's primary capital markets delivered a robust performance in FY26, emerging as a global leader in initial public offerings (IPOs) despite an uncertain environment, the Economic Survey said on Thursday.

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

'Indian Army Has Free Hand To Deal With China'

Rediff.com5 days ago

'After the Galwan clash, the rules of engagement changed with the army commanders allowed to use any means at their disposal as they deem fit for tactical operations.'

'Fearless' Kishan's 77 Took Game Away From Pakistan

'Fearless' Kishan's 77 Took Game Away From Pakistan

Rediff.com6 days ago

Pakistan coach Mike Hesson credits Ishan Kishan's blistering 77 as the turning point in India's 61-run T20 World Cup win in Colombo, urges team to bounce back.