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Guess How Much Anushka-Virat Bought Their New Home For?

Guess How Much Anushka-Virat Bought Their New Home For?

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Power couple Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli have expanded their impressive real estate portfolio with the purchase of a new luxury apartment in Mumbai.

Harshita Jakhar Becomes First Indian Woman To Participate In Tour De France Femmes

Harshita Jakhar Becomes First Indian Woman To Participate In Tour De France Femmes

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Young Indian cyclist Harshita Jakhar has made history by becoming the first Indian woman to participate in the Tour de France Femmes. The 19-year-old led a pack of international cyclists during a ceremonial start at Stage 2 of the prestigious race, an opportunity provided by the UCI World Cycling Talent programme. Jakhar, who aims for medals in future Asian Games, expressed her gratitude for the chance to ride in her dream event.

India rewrites Commonwealth Games judo history with two golds and a silver

India rewrites Commonwealth Games judo history with two golds and a silver

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's judokas scripted history at the Commonwealth Games on Friday as Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh clinched the country's first-ever gold medals in the sport, while Yamini Mourya added a silver to cap the nation's best-ever judo campaign.

Murali Sreeshankar: 'Big Jump' Coming, Eyes Commonwealth Games Gold

Murali Sreeshankar: 'Big Jump' Coming, Eyes Commonwealth Games Gold

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Indian long jumper Murali Sreeshankar, who recently returned from a career-threatening injury, is confident of achieving a 'big jump' soon and aims to upgrade his silver medal to gold at the upcoming Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

Harsh Singh makes history with Commonwealth Games judo gold

Harsh Singh makes history with Commonwealth Games judo gold

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

India's Harsh Singh secured a historic gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, becoming the first male Indian judoka to achieve this feat. He defeated Australia's experienced Olympian Joshua Katz in the men's -60kg final with a decisive waza-ari, marking the biggest triumph of his young career.

Sajan Prakash's CWG campaign ends in disappointment

Sajan Prakash's CWG campaign ends in disappointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash failed to qualify for the men's 200m freestyle finals at the Commonwealth Games, finishing fifth in his heat and 20th overall. This marks a disappointing run for the two-time Olympian, who also missed out on the 50m and 200m butterfly semifinals and has not been able to match his personal bests or national records.

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Andaz Apna Apna To Ghayal: Rajkumar Santoshi's Top 10 Films

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Rajkumar Santoshi's best films prove that few Bollywood filmmakers could mix hard-hitting drama, action, comedy and sheer masala madness quite like him.

ICICI Bank raises $1 bn in largest dollar issue this year, signalling strong investor confidence

ICICI Bank raises $1 bn in largest dollar issue this year, signalling strong investor confidence

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

ICICI Bank has successfully raised $1 billion through a five-year senior unsecured US dollar bond, marking its first public dollar bond issuance since 2017 and the largest single-tranche US dollar bond issuance by an Indian issuer so far this year.

When Nifty Jumped 200 Points In ONE MINUTE

When Nifty Jumped 200 Points In ONE MINUTE

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

The Nifty's stunning 200-point jump in the final minute of trading wasn't a glitch. It marked India's shift to a new, globally accepted system of end-of-day price discovery.

Nifty Recovery Faces 200-DMA Hurdle

Nifty Recovery Faces 200-DMA Hurdle

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Nearly 50 per cent of the stocks that comprise the Nifty 50 are trading below their respective 200-DMAs.

'The Nirmal Purja I Met Was...'

'The Nirmal Purja I Met Was...'

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

'An extremely, extremely sweet person.' 'He was the constant source of light and energy for everyone around him.'

Double delight! Praveen, Selva reach CWG triple jump final

Double delight! Praveen, Selva reach CWG triple jump final

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

National record holder Praveen Chithravel and Selva Prabhu have successfully qualified for the men's triple jump final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing second and third respectively in the qualification round.

Sreeshankar eyes Asian Games gold after Commonwealth silver

Sreeshankar eyes Asian Games gold after Commonwealth silver

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Having won silver in Birmingham in 2022, 27-year-old Murali Sreeshankar added another medal to his collection at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games after producing a best leap of 8.09 metres, capping an emotional comeback from the career-threatening knee injury that had nearly derailed his career.

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Esha Singh Strikes Gold, Manu Bhaker Bags Bronze At Shooting World Cup

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian shooter Esha Singh won the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze.

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Gen Z Protests: What Government Needs To Fix

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

The challenge thrown by the youth movement creates the opportunity for a more consequential debate on India's economic trajectory because it must remain centered on India's youth as its driving impulse, asserts former foreign secretary Shyam Saran.

Tata Sons AGM: Will Chandra's Term Be Renewed?

Tata Sons AGM: Will Chandra's Term Be Renewed?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2026

Just in case the AGM, scheduled At the AGM, if it is held, a shareholders' vote on Chandra's renewal as a director on the Tata Sons board is unlikely but not ruled out.

IOA President PT Usha Praises India's Commonwealth Games Performance

IOA President PT Usha Praises India's Commonwealth Games Performance

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Indian Olympic Association President PT Usha expressed immense pride in India's Commonwealth Games performance, particularly highlighting the boxers' mental strength and the overall medal tally, attributing success to government support.

Indian Para Athletes Script History With Record Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Indian Para Athletes Script History With Record Medal Haul At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's para sports athletes scripted history at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games as they equalled the haul of all the previous editions put together, winning seven medals, including one gold and silver on Saturday.

Hyundai Motor India reports 35% decline in Q1 PAT, cites 'challenging quarter'

Hyundai Motor India reports 35% decline in Q1 PAT, cites 'challenging quarter'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Hyundai Motor India Ltd reported a 35 per cent decline in consolidated profit after tax to Rs 888.62 crore in the first quarter ended June 30, impacted by lower revenue and higher expenses, with MD & CEO Tarun Garg noting it was a "challenging quarter".

CWG 2026: Judoka Ishroop loses bronze medal bout

CWG 2026: Judoka Ishroop loses bronze medal bout

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Judoka Ishroop Narang gave her all in the bronze medal play-off but lost to Canadian Coralie Godbout by yuko as India's judo campaign ended at the Commonwealth Games without any medal.

NEET UG 2026 Results: Meet The Toppers

NEET UG 2026 Results: Meet The Toppers

Rediff.com17 Jul 2026

The National Eligibility-cum-Entrance Test Undergraduate (NEET UG) 2026 toppers are Punjab's Aryan Gupta and Haryana's Panshul Bansal, who secured joint All India Rank 1 with 715 out of 720 marks each.

India's Grand Cultural Display At Commonwealth Games Handover

India's Grand Cultural Display At Commonwealth Games Handover

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's rich culture and shared Commonwealth values will be prominently featured during the Glasgow Commonwealth Games closing ceremony's handover segment on August 2. This event will welcome Ahmedabad as the host of the 2030 centenary edition, showcasing India's biggest music and dance stars, including a tribute to Vande Mataram, a unique sitar-pipes Jugalbandi, and a grand finale celebrating Gujarat's heritage.

India shining at CWG: Judo Golds, Javelin Double, Boxers Blaze

India shining at CWG: Judo Golds, Javelin Double, Boxers Blaze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India celebrated a remarkable day at the Commonwealth Games, securing its first-ever judo gold medals through Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, achieving a javelin throw double podium with Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh, and seeing 10 boxers advance to their respective finals.

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian weightlifter Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze medal in the women's 58kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 199kg. This marks India's fifth weightlifting medal and sixth overall at the Games.

CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands

CJP ends 36-day protest after govt accepts all demands

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has called off its 36-day agitation following the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, who stepped down amidst widespread protests over irregularities in the exam system and the NEET paper leak. The government also agreed to the CJP's demands for 1 crore compensation to families of students who died by suicide and no action against protesters.

Maruti Suzuki's Q1 net profit falls 9% despite sales jump, as West Asia conflict drives up costs

Maruti Suzuki's Q1 net profit falls 9% despite sales jump, as West Asia conflict drives up costs

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Maruti Suzuki India (MSIL) reported a 9.1 per cent year-on-year decline in net profit for the April-June quarter of 2026-27, marking its second consecutive quarterly fall. This dip occurred despite a significant 29.3 per cent jump in sales volume, primarily due to escalating commodity prices, increased energy costs, and logistics disruptions stemming from the West Asia conflict.

Historic Feat: Indian Women Epee Fencers Qualify For World Championships Main Draw

Historic Feat: Indian Women Epee Fencers Qualify For World Championships Main Draw

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

Indian fencers Taniksha Khatri and Prachi Lohan have made history by becoming the first Indian women's epee players to qualify for the main table of 64 at the Senior World Fencing Championships in Hong Kong. They advanced through the preliminary rounds and will compete in the direct elimination draw on July 25, marking a significant milestone for Indian fencing.

Shankar Mahadevan, Rashmika Mandanna to headline India's CWG 2030 handover show

Shankar Mahadevan, Rashmika Mandanna to headline India's CWG 2030 handover show

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

India will officially receive the Commonwealth Games flag at the closing ceremony on August 2, marking its role as the host for the 2030 centenary edition in Ahmedabad. The ceremony will feature a cultural presentation by Shankar Mahadevan and Rashmika Mandanna, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi expected to attend.

Arshdeep Singh Makes Relationship Insta Official

Arshdeep Singh Makes Relationship Insta Official

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Arshdeep Singh confirmed his relationship with actor-model Samreen Kaur through a heartfelt Instagram post, putting an end to weeks of dating rumours.

Gavit, Basil In Historic 100m One-Two Finish In Commonwealth Games Para Athletics

Gavit, Basil In Historic 100m One-Two Finish In Commonwealth Games Para Athletics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India achieved a historic one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 para athletics final at the Commonwealth Games, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit winning gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath securing silver. This marked India's third gold medal at the Games.

Pakistan Hosts Korea For Landmark Hockey Series After Two Decades

Pakistan Hosts Korea For Landmark Hockey Series After Two Decades

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

The Korean national hockey team has arrived in Pakistan for a historic four-match series, marking their first visit in 20 years. This series is crucial for Pakistan's preparation for the upcoming World Cup, especially after their poor performance in the recent FIH Pro League.

Trump says Gaza deal reached for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal

Trump says Gaza deal reached for Hamas disarmament, Israeli withdrawal

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced a "historic" agreement for the complete disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, coupled with a phased withdrawal of Israeli forces. The deal, part of Trump's 20-point Gaza plan, involves an International Stabilization Force and a new Palestinian police force, with Gaza eventually administered by a new Palestinian government. Egypt, Qatar, and Turkiye were thanked for their mediation efforts.

New France Head Coach Zidane aiming for Euro 2028 glory

New France Head Coach Zidane aiming for Euro 2028 glory

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Zinedine Zidane, the 1998 World Cup hero and former Real Madrid manager, has been appointed to lead the France national team, with the primary goal of converting recent near-misses into major trophies, starting with the 2028 European Championship.

How Sharmila Dhankar Overcame Adversity To Win India's First Para-Athletics Gold In 20 Years

How Sharmila Dhankar Overcame Adversity To Win India's First Para-Athletics Gold In 20 Years

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Sharmila Dhankar, overcoming polio and an abusive marriage, made history by winning India's first para-athletics gold medal in 20 years at the Commonwealth Games in the women's shot put F57 event. Her compatriot Shilpa Shyla also secured a bronze after a protest. Dhankar's inspiring journey from Haryana to international success, supported by her family and second husband, highlights her remarkable resilience and dedication to para-athletics.

64-team World Cup moves closer as FIFA launches feasibility study

64-team World Cup moves closer as FIFA launches feasibility study

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

South American confederation CONMEBOL had officially proposed hosting the 2030 World Cup with 64 teams last year, allowing more countries the opportunity to join in the celebrations for the tournament's centennial edition.

Shiho Kuwaki Secures AIG Women's Open Victory In Playoff Thriller

Shiho Kuwaki Secures AIG Women's Open Victory In Playoff Thriller

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Shiho Kuwaki of Japan defeated Germany's Esther Henseleit in a two-hole playoff to win the 2026 AIG Women's Open, marking the second consecutive Japanese victory in the tournament. Indian golfers Diksha Dagar and Aditi Ashok, however, failed to make the cut.

Commonwealth Games: India's lawn bowls pair register comeback victory

Commonwealth Games: India's lawn bowls pair register comeback victory

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's men's pairs lawn bowls team, comprising Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar, secured a hard-fought victory over Namibia at the Commonwealth Games. Building on a previous win, the duo showcased remarkable composure, coming from behind to win the first set 5-3 and dominating the second set 6-3, marking their second successive group stage win.

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Indian Shooters Shine: Esha Singh Claims Gold, Manu Bhaker Secures Bronze

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

India's Esha Singh clinched the gold medal in the women's 25m pistol event at the ISSF World Cup in Hangzhou, outperforming Olympic-medallist Manu Bhaker, who secured the bronze. This marked a double-podium finish for India, with both shooters expressing confidence for upcoming major assignments.

Struggling For Relevance, Commonwealth Games Eyes India Boost In 2030

Struggling For Relevance, Commonwealth Games Eyes India Boost In 2030

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Ahmedabad, India, has been confirmed as the host for the 2030 Commonwealth Games, a significant step in India's ambition to become a global sporting capital and potentially host the 2036 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Ishan Kishan's deputy in East Zone squad for Duleep Trophy

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named Ishan Kishan's deputy in East Zone squad for Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed vice-captain in the Ishan Kishan-led East Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy starting next month.