News for 'NO2'

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Kyrgios, Medvedev, Rybakina set to enthrall fans in India

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

Former US Open champion Daniil Medvedev, Australian Nick Kyrgios and 2022 Wimbledon winner Elena Rybakina, are set to enthrall fans in India when the World Tennis League makes its debut, in Bengaluru, on December 17.

Delhi student suicide: 'He said teachers tortured him a lot'

Delhi student suicide: 'He said teachers tortured him a lot'

Rediff.com23 Nov 2025

Deepshikha, the woman who saw the school student last time, before he headed to the Rajendra Place Metro Station in New Delhi and allegedly died by suicide, said that he looked disturbed and told her that the teachers 'tortured' him.

ATP Finals: Unstoppable Sinner sends Zverev packing

ATP Finals: Unstoppable Sinner sends Zverev packing

Rediff.com13 Nov 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner reached the semi-finals of the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 win over two-times winner Alexander Zverev on Wednesday, with Ben Shelton eliminated after losing earlier to Felix Auger-Aliassime in the same group.

Failed relationships shouldn't be criminalised as rape: SC

Failed relationships shouldn't be criminalised as rape: SC

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

The Supreme Court of India has expressed concern over the increasing tendency to label failed relationships as rape, emphasizing the need to distinguish between genuine sexual violence and consensual acts within a relationship.

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

How 'Minister of Happiness' Jabeur battled depression

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Former World No. 2 Ons Jabeur said she was putting herself first for a change and would take control of her schedule after becoming depressed during a punishing run on tour.

Denmark Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Lakshya exits

Denmark Open: Satwik-Chirag enter semis; Lakshya exits

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

Star Indian men's doubles pair of Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty advanced to the semifinals, while Lakshya Sen lost his men's singles quarterfinal match in straight games at the Denmark Open Super 750 badminton tournament, in Odense, on Friday.

WTA Finals: Rybakina outplays Swiatek to reach semis

WTA Finals: Rybakina outplays Swiatek to reach semis

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Elena Rybakina qualified for the WTA Finals' last four, beating an error-prone Iga Swiatek 3-6, 6-1, 6-0 on Monday, while Amanda Anisimova beat fellow American Madison Keys 4-6, 6-3, 6-2 in Riyadh.

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Mandhana Still World No 1 In ODIs!

Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

Smriti Mandhana achieved a career-best rating of 828 in the ICC Women's ODI Rankings for Batters.

HISTORIC! Jyothi Vennam claims bronze at World Cup Final

HISTORIC! Jyothi Vennam claims bronze at World Cup Final

Rediff.com18 Oct 2025

This was Jyothi's third appearance at the World Cup Final, having earlier competed at the Tlaxcala (2022) and Hermosillo (2023) editions, where she had exited in the opening round.

Comesana stuns world No. 2 Zverev at Rio Open

Comesana stuns world No. 2 Zverev at Rio Open

Rediff.com22 Feb 2025

Argentinian Francisco Comesana stunned Australian Open finalist and world number two Alexander Zverev on Friday with a 4-6, 6-3, 6-4 win in the quarter-finals of the Rio Open, the biggest win of his career so far.

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Marriage becomes invalid if conversion is found illegal: HC

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The Allahabad High Court has ruled that a marriage based on an illegal religious conversion is invalid under the law. The court made the observation while hearing a petition from a couple seeking protection of their marital life.

Sinner exacts revenge on Altmaier at Shanghai Masters

Sinner exacts revenge on Altmaier at Shanghai Masters

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

Defending champion Jannik Sinner defeated Daniel Altmaier to avenge a loss two years ago at the French Open as he marched into the third round of the Shanghai Masters with a 6-3, 6-3 victory over the German.

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Ranji Trophy: Batters and Shardul put Mumbai on top

Rediff.com17 Nov 2025

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Monday.

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

WC: England down NZ, deny Devine fairytale farewell

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

After her early dismissal, Georgia Plimmer brought some spark to the White Ferns' innings, taking on the English attack with a flurry of boundaries.

World C'ships: Satwik-Chirag rally to advance to quarters

World C'ships: Satwik-Chirag rally to advance to quarters

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

Satwik-Chirag won the match 19-21, 21-15, 21-17.

Mighty Koreans Skip Inaugural Archery Premier League!

Mighty Koreans Skip Inaugural Archery Premier League!

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

There will be no South Korean participation in the inaugural Archery Premier League, denying Indian archers a chance to "test" themselves against their biggest nemesis in the world's first-ever franchise competition in the sport.

Delhi HC quashes dowry FIR against family after husband's suicide

Delhi HC quashes dowry FIR against family after husband's suicide

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

The Delhi High Court has quashed a dowry-harassment FIR lodged against the family of a man who committed suicide shortly after his wedding, citing vague allegations and abuse of process.

New street name boards in Indore's Muslim area removed

New street name boards in Indore's Muslim area removed

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Former BJP MLA Akash Vijayvargiya, son of MP Urban Development and Housing Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya, wrote to IMC commissioner Shivam Verma claiming some streets in Chandan Nagar had been renamed on the basis of a "particular religion".

Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships

Tough fixtures await Indians at BWF World C'ships

Rediff.com13 Aug 2025

Indian shuttlers handed tough draws, Lakshya Sen to face world No 1 Shi Yu Qi in opener

23 Pak troops, 200 Taliban killed as Afghan-Pak tension escalates

23 Pak troops, 200 Taliban killed as Afghan-Pak tension escalates

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Pakistan seized 19 Afghan military posts and "terrorist hideouts" in response to alleged attacks by Afghan forces. Kabul claims significant Pakistani casualties. Tensions escalate following repeated attacks by the Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP).

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value

India tightens grip on global smartphone market by value

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

India is slowly expanding its share as the third-largest market for smartphones globally in terms of value, even as countries like China, at the top, and the UK, at fifth, have seen declines, according to global data from Counterpoint Research.

ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek on top, Bishnoi, Arshdeep move up

ICC T20 Rankings: Abhishek on top, Bishnoi, Arshdeep move up

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

Indian spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm seamer Arshdeep Singh moved up to the sixth and 10th spot respectively in the latest ICC T20 rankings released on Wednesday.

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

T20 Rankings: Abhishek's epic 135 rockets him to No 2

Rediff.com5 Feb 2025

India's Abhishek Sharma has surged to the second spot in the ICC Men's T20I Player Rankings for batters after a stunning 135-run innings in the fifth and final T20I against England.

Key changes in the new Income Tax Bill

Key changes in the new Income Tax Bill

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

The new Income Tax Bill, passed by Lok Sabha on Monday, has retained the provisions regarding ITR filing for TDS claims and tax exemptions for anonymous donations made to all religious-cum-charitable trusts, as in the existing tax laws. The original Income Tax Bill, which was brought in Parliament in February, had done away with this exemption and the ITR filing flexibility for claiming TDS refunds.

Monsoon session sees 12 bills passed in LS, 15 in RS

Monsoon session sees 12 bills passed in LS, 15 in RS

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

The Monsoon session of Parliament saw the passage of several key bills in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, despite repeated disruptions and adjournments.

Sindhu, Lakshya, Prannoy face tough roads at BWF Worlds

Sindhu, Lakshya, Prannoy face tough roads at BWF Worlds

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

In women's singles, Sindhu, a two-time Olympic medallist and 2019 world champion, will have to recover from the shock defeat against fellow Indian Unnati Hooda at the China Open.

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

'Vijay Won't Fade Away From Tamil Nadu Politics'

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

'What is worrying other parties is those 10-11 year olds who come for his meetings will cross 18 in the next election. And they will vote for him, and then his vote bank will double.' 'In that case, he will be a very serious player! This is the real scare for other political parties.'

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

US Open PIX: Osaka stuns Gauff; Swiatek, Anisimova in quarters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Naomi Osaka produced a commanding performance to knock out third seed Coco Gauff.

Chauhan Removed As Delhi Chess President

Chauhan Removed As Delhi Chess President

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

In a decision that is likely to have an impact on several state chess associations affiliated with the All India Chess Federation, the AICF's ethics commission has ordered that Bharat Singh Chauhan cannot be recognised as, or continue as, president of the Delhi Chess Association.

Anand vs Kasparov; Gukesh faces Carlsen: Legendary chess rivals to clash

Anand vs Kasparov; Gukesh faces Carlsen: Legendary chess rivals to clash

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Indian great Viswanathan Anand will revive his iconic rivalry with Russian stalwart Garry Kasparov, while world champion D Gukesh will go up against familiar foe Magnus Carlsen in Clutch Chess exhibition matches come October in St Louis, USA.

Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks World No 2 Wang

Saudi Smash TT: Manika shocks World No 2 Wang

Rediff.com7 May 2024

Manika Batra shocked World No. 2 Wang Manyu of China to secure the biggest win of her singles career.

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Swiatek Looks To End Year Of Redemption On A High

Rediff.com22 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek arrives at the US Open with her sights set on a seventh Grand Slam title and a potential return to World No. 1 to cap what she calls a remarkable year of redemption following "the worst experience of my life".

T20 rankings: Deepti rises to 2nd; Smriti dethroned

T20 rankings: Deepti rises to 2nd; Smriti dethroned

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

India's Deepti Sharma inched closer to the top spot after rising to second place in the latest ICC Women's T20I bowling rankings, while opener Smriti Mandhana slipped to the second position among batters.

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Extra spinner or pacer? India's dilemma for Asia Cup opener

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Since he took over, head coach Gautam Gambhir has stressed on multi-skilled players across formats, especially those who can add batting depth.

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Ayush packs off World No. 9, runs into Lakshya in QF

Rediff.com11 Sep 2025

Ayush stuns Naraoka to join Satwik-Chirag, Lakshya in quarterfinals at Hong Kong Open

Oli's exit plunges Nepal back into political uncertainty

Oli's exit plunges Nepal back into political uncertainty

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

A profile of veteran Nepali politician K P Sharma Oli, detailing his rise to power, his various stints as prime minister, and his impact on Nepal's political landscape.

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

We can beat anyone now, says Chirag Shetty

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

Chirag and his longtime partner Satwiksairaj Rankireddy won the men's doubles bronze last week

Tanvi To Lead India's Challenge At Asian Juniors

Tanvi To Lead India's Challenge At Asian Juniors

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Teenage sensation Tanvi Sharma and top junior men's doubles pair Bhargava Ram Arigela and Viswa Tej Gobburu will lead a 19-member Indian squad at the Badminton Asian Junior Championships to be held in Solo, Indonesia, from July 18 to 27.

Satwik-Chirag Ousted In China Open Semifinals

Satwik-Chirag Ousted In China Open Semifinals

Rediff.com26 Jul 2025

India's top doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty bowed out of the China Open Super 1000 badminton tournament after suffering a straight-game defeat to Malaysian second seeds Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik in the semifinals in Changzhou on Saturday.

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Can These Men Upset Sinner, Alcaraz?

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Jannik and Carlos are the favourites at Flushing Meadows, but don't write these men off!