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Saudi Crude Reaches Mumbai After Risky Strait Of Hormuz Crossing

Saudi Crude Reaches Mumbai After Risky Strait Of Hormuz Crossing

Rediff.com1 days ago

An oil tanker carrying Saudi crude safely reached Mumbai after crossing the war-hit Strait of Hormuz with its tracking system briefly switched off.

MP Government Establishes Committee to Oversee Gas and Oil Supply Amid Global Concerns

MP Government Establishes Committee to Oversee Gas and Oil Supply Amid Global Concerns

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Madhya Pradesh government has formed a committee to monitor gas and oil supplies amid concerns over the West Asia crisis, assuring citizens that there are adequate stocks and no need to panic. The government is also working to ensure the safe return of Indian citizens from Gulf countries.

Diamond Harbour FC Secures Maiden IFL Win in Thrilling Encounter

Diamond Harbour FC Secures Maiden IFL Win in Thrilling Encounter

Rediff.com6 days ago

Diamond Harbour FC secured their first-ever Indian Football League (IFL) victory, defeating Dempo SC 2-1 in a thrilling match at the Kalyani Stadium. Antonio Moyano and Hugo Diaz scored for Diamond Harbour, while Marcus Joseph netted Dempo's only goal.

Arif Khan calls for better skiing facilities in Gulmarg to boost medal chances

Arif Khan calls for better skiing facilities in Gulmarg to boost medal chances

Rediff.com4 days ago

Winter Olympian Arif Mohammad Khan is advocating for improved skiing infrastructure in Gulmarg to enable Indian athletes to train effectively and compete for medals at the Asian level.

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Heartbreak for Lakshya Sen in All England Final

Rediff.com6 days ago

Lakshya Sen ends runner-up at All England Open, loses men's singles final 15-21 20-22 to Lin Chun-Yi.

Prithvi Shaw's Fiancee, Akriti Agarwal, Has The Best Date Looks

Prithvi Shaw's Fiancee, Akriti Agarwal, Has The Best Date Looks

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian cricketer Prithvi Shaw recently got engaged to social media influencer Akriti Agarwal and if her Instagram is anything to go by, she's very much a full-time diva.

Ishan Kishan Hopes T20 WC Success Inspires Young Cricketers

Ishan Kishan Hopes T20 WC Success Inspires Young Cricketers

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ishan Kishan hopes his impressive run in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup will inspire young cricketers after finishing as India's second-highest run-scorer in the title-winning campaign.

Kumar and Hack Tied for Lead at Indorama Ventures Open

Kumar and Hack Tied for Lead at Indorama Ventures Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Brijesh Kumar and Jhared Hack emerged as joint leaders after the second day of the Indorama Ventures Open Golf Championship in Ahmedabad, with both golfers displaying strong performances.

Lakshya Sen Dominates Li Shifeng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Lakshya Sen Dominates Li Shifeng to Reach All England Open Semifinals

Rediff.com7 days ago

Lakshya Sen defeated Li Shifeng in straight games to reach the semifinals of the All England Open.

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

'Personal Milestones Mean Nothing': Gambhir After T20 WC Win

Rediff.com5 days ago

Gautam Gambhir says individual milestones don't matter and urges focus on trophies after India's T20 World Cup triumph over New Zealand.

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

25 Years Of Kolkata Test: V V S Laxman Recalls 'Forever Special' Stand With Dravid

Rediff.com13 hours ago

V V S Laxman reflects on his historic partnership with Rahul Dravid during the 2001 Kolkata Test, which helped India recover from a follow-on to win the Test match against a dominant Australian team.

Abhinan Sanjeev Shocks with Quarterfinal Berth at Kolkata ITF M25

Abhinan Sanjeev Shocks with Quarterfinal Berth at Kolkata ITF M25

Rediff.com2 days ago

Wild card entrant Abhinan Sanjeev progresses to the quarterfinals of the Central Excise & CGST ITF M25 Kolkata 2026, while other matches see mixed results for Indian players.

Stock markets on March 10, 2026: Sensex jumped 640 points

Stock markets on March 10, 2026: Sensex jumped 640 points

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian stock market benchmarks Sensex and Nifty rebounded strongly after a two-day decline, driven by falling crude oil prices and positive global cues amid hopes of de-escalation in the Middle East.

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Lakshya Sen overcomes injury to reach All England Open final

Rediff.com7 days ago

Lakshya Sen battled through painful blisters and severe cramps to defeat Victor Lai and reach the All England Open final, bringing him one step closer to ending India's 25-year wait for the title.

Modi, Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Stress Diplomacy

Modi, Macron Discuss West Asia Situation, Stress Diplomacy

Rediff.com5 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the escalating situation in West Asia, emphasising the need for dialogue and diplomacy to restore peace and stability in the region.

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

India not a dominant force in white-ball cricket: Gambhir

Rediff.com5 days ago

'Because in white-ball cricket, we've lost two out of the last three series in the one-day format. If it was an era, we wouldn't have lost two series.'

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

'Quality Companies To Lead Next IPO Wave'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The next phase of India's IPO cycle will be defined by quality, pricing discipline and investor selectivity.'

IIT-Delhi Student Found Dead in Campus Apartment; Police Investigate

IIT-Delhi Student Found Dead in Campus Apartment; Police Investigate

Rediff.com1 days ago

A first-year IIT-Delhi student was found dead in his campus apartment, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rohit Sharma hopes India's trophy run won't stop

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Former India captain Rohit Sharma lauded the Indian men's and women's cricket teams for their recent World Cup victories, attributing their success to hard work and the momentum they have built. He expressed hope for continued success and acknowledged the contributions of those working behind the scenes.

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Passenger vehicle dispatches rise 10.6% in Feb to 4,17,705 units: SIAM

Rediff.com1 days ago

Domestic passenger vehicle dispatches in India rose 10.6% in February, driven by utility vehicles and two-wheelers, but the industry remains cautious due to geopolitical tensions.

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Five Indian women nominated for 2025 BBC sports awards

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Harmanpreet Singh, Smriti Mandhana, Divya Deshmukh among five Indian stars nominated for BBC awards

Delhi Partners with IIT Madras to Combat Air Pollution Using 'Smog-Eating' Surfaces

Delhi Partners with IIT Madras to Combat Air Pollution Using 'Smog-Eating' Surfaces

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Delhi government has partnered with IIT Madras to conduct a pilot study on 'smog-eating' surfaces using photocatalytic materials like Titanium Dioxide to combat air pollution.

'Iranian Ship Was A Sitting Duck'

'Iranian Ship Was A Sitting Duck'

Rediff.com4 days ago

'Torpedoes travel at more than 100 kilometres per hour, about 50-60 knots.' 'It must have been a matter of a few minutes before it detonated under the Iranian ship.' 'The Iranian ship would have probably got three, four minutes and wouldn't have known till they actually heard the whirr of the torpedo.'

India-England T20 WC semi breaks global streaming record

India-England T20 WC semi breaks global streaming record

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

The second semi-final of the T20 World Cup between India and England achieved a record-breaking peak concurrency of 65.2 million viewers on JioHotstar, marking a new global benchmark in digital sports viewership, according to the ICC.

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Arjun Rao, general partner at Speciale Invest: 'India Must Play to Its AI Strengths'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'There are certain sovereign AI domains where we must build capabilities using our own data, our own language models, and make our own attempts at global models.'

Deepika Padukone Can't Breathe!

Deepika Padukone Can't Breathe!

Rediff.com1 days ago

Deepika Padukone has raised concerns about the deteriorating air quality in Mumbai, India, highlighting the impact on residents, especially children. Her comments come amid growing concerns about pollution levels in the city, which have worsened in recent years due to construction, vehicular emissions, and industrial pollution.

India women crush Uruguay in FIH WC Qualifiers opener

India women crush Uruguay in FIH WC Qualifiers opener

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian women's hockey team began their FIH World Cup Qualifiers 2026 campaign with a convincing 4-0 victory over Uruguay, showcasing a dominant performance in Hyderabad.

From Sanju's Sixes To Allen's Blitz: T20 WC 2026 In Numbers

From Sanju's Sixes To Allen's Blitz: T20 WC 2026 In Numbers

Rediff.com4 days ago

here are the standout stats and records from the ICC Men's T20 World Cup.

Overseas residents eligible to invest in Indian equities

Overseas residents eligible to invest in Indian equities

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Sunday said individual persons residing outside India (PROI) will be permitted equity investments in listed Indian companies through a portfolio investment scheme.

Ten-Man Jamshedpur FC Secures Victory Over Inter Kashi

Ten-Man Jamshedpur FC Secures Victory Over Inter Kashi

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Jamshedpur FC defeated Inter Kashi 1-0 in an Indian Super League match, showcasing resilience after Vincy Barretto's early red card. Steven Eze's goal secured the victory, marking Jamshedpur's fourth consecutive win.

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

CBI Arrests Key Accused in Massive Gain Bitcoin Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has arrested Ayush Varshney, co-founder of Darwin Labs, in connection with the 200 million Gain Bitcoin cryptocurrency scam. Varshney was apprehended while attempting to flee the country.

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

India's T20 Champions Turn Stadium Into Dance Floor!

Rediff.com6 days ago

India defeated New Zealand by 96 runs to win their third T20 World Cup title. The victory was marked by enthusiastic celebrations, consolatory gestures towards the New Zealand team, and the presence of cricket legends.

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

India Coach Gautam Gambhir Dedicates T20 World Cup Victory To These Two Greats

Rediff.com5 days ago

Head coach Gautam Gambhir dedicated India's T20 World Cup victory to Rahul Dravid and V V S Laxman.

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Can Any Writer Capture a City Like Sankar Did?

Rediff.com13 hours ago

'The city was not only a setting but also a major character in Sankar's stories, providing the readers insight into the ever-changing and complex nature of Calcutta,' observes Atanu Biswas.

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Sudipto Sen On Vipul Shah's Kerala Story Sequel Allegations

Rediff.com4 days ago

'No one can wipe-off our glorious collaboration in The Kerala Story and Bastar, from Indian cinema.' 'When we create history and are scrutiniSed in public, we must be extremely responsible in our behaviour and conduct.'

India Look to Secure Semifinal Berth in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

India Look to Secure Semifinal Berth in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com4 days ago

India needs at least a draw against Wales to qualify for the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers semifinal, with their fate also depending on the Scotland vs. Uruguay match.

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Middle East Crisis: The New Fog of War

Rediff.com1 days ago

When everyone has footage and no one can verify it, the loudest voice wins, notes Prem Panicker who begins a daily blog on the War in the Middle East.

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

Rupee falls 18 paise to close at 91.82 against US dollar

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

The Indian rupee weakened against the US dollar due to rising crude oil prices, geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, and foreign fund outflows.

Aizawl FC Defeats Rajasthan United in I-League Clash

Aizawl FC Defeats Rajasthan United in I-League Clash

Rediff.com6 Mar 2026

Aizawl FC secured their first victory of the Indian Football League 2025-26 season by defeating Rajasthan United FC 3-1. Zomuasanga opened the scoring, followed by goals from Vincent Lalduhawma and Lalhriatpuia, while Pedro Astray scored for Rajasthan United. Gokulam Kerala FC and Chanmari FC are set to play their respective matches on Saturday.

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

How Devanshi Patel Designed Allu Sirish's Wedding

Rediff.com4 days ago

Devanshi Patel turned her passion for storytelling and celebrations into Shreem Events, one of India's sought-after wedding planning companies.