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Shah And Chitale Assure India Of Asian Games Table Tennis Medal

Shah And Chitale Assure India Of Asian Games Table Tennis Medal

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India's Manush Shah and Diya Chitale secured a historic medal in mixed doubles table tennis at the Asian Games by defeating Hong Kong's world No. 4 pair. This marks India's second mixed doubles medal in Asian Games history. While other Indian paddlers faced early exits in various categories, Shah also advanced in men's singles and Yashaswini Ghorpade in women's singles.

Asian Games Wrestling: Aman Stuns World champion Chong To Win Asian Games Gold

Asian Games Wrestling: Aman Stuns World champion Chong To Win Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Indian wrestler Aman Sehrawat won the men's 57kg gold medal at the Asian Games, defeating North Korea's world champion Chong Song Han in the final.

Russian diesel not for us, but for...: Trump amid criticism

Russian diesel not for us, but for...: Trump amid criticism

Rediff.com1 days ago

US President Donald Trump has defended a controversial diesel deal with Russia, stating it aims to stabilise the global market despite bipartisan criticism from US lawmakers. The deal, which eases sanctions on Russian diesel shipments until April 2027, has been criticised as a "gift to our adversary" that finances Russia's war efforts and offers little relief to Americans.

Girls in North India told to stay home, bear children: Tamil Nadu MP

Girls in North India told to stay home, bear children: Tamil Nadu MP

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

DMK leader Dayanidhi Maran sparked controversy by contrasting women's education in Tamil Nadu with the situation in North India, claiming that women in the North are encouraged to stay home and bear children.

India's Best Day Yet: Athletics Delivers Six Medals at Asian Games

India's Best Day Yet: Athletics Delivers Six Medals at Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India won six athletics medals at the Asian Games on Monday, including a javelin silver-bronze double, as Esha Singh and Murali Sreeshankar added more silver.

Modi, Shah, CEC destroyed India's vote: Rahul

Modi, Shah, CEC destroyed India's vote: Rahul

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has launched a scathing attack, calling Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Home Minister Amit Shah, and Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar 'deshdrohis' (traitors) for allegedly 'destroying' India's voting system and 'stealing elections'.

Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill; India-US ties, energy market on edge

Trump to sign Russia sanctions bill; India-US ties, energy market on edge

Rediff.com18 Sep 2026

President Donald Trump is set to sign the Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act, which includes tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas, such as India. India has voiced concerns over the potential impact on its ties with the US and the global energy market.

Asian Games Wrestling: Sunil Kumar advances to semis

Asian Games Wrestling: Sunil Kumar advances to semis

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian Greco Roman wrestler Sunil Kumar made a strong start at the Asian Games, advancing to the men's 87kg semifinals with a dominant technical superiority victory.

600 Detained During Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai Protest

600 Detained During Gyanesh Kumar Mumbai Protest

Rediff.com4 days ago

Mumbai police detained 400 individuals, including Tushar Gandhi, for protesting without permission.

'Bharat Rice' for troops: Army upgrades rations, eases supply to remote posts

'Bharat Rice' for troops: Army upgrades rations, eases supply to remote posts

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Indian Army has launched 'Bharat Rice', a superior-quality rice for defence forces, aimed at improving ration quality and logistics. This initiative, spearheaded by the Directorate General of Supplies and Transport, involves direct supply to Army Supply Depots, including remote areas, and an MoU with FCI for infrastructure utilisation during contingencies. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh highlighted its significance for soldier welfare, operational readiness, and national security, emphasising logistics as combat power.

Tirupati's Balaji Set to Arrive in North East India

Tirupati's Balaji Set to Arrive in North East India

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams has acquired a 10 acre plot in Assam, paving the way for construction of the first Sri Venkateswara temple in North East India.

Don't let Putin drag you into this war: Zelenskyy to India, others

Don't let Putin drag you into this war: Zelenskyy to India, others

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy addressed the UN General Assembly, accusing Russia of using citizens from over 40 countries, including India, to fight in its war against Ukraine. He urged these nations to prevent their citizens from being drawn into the conflict, highlighting that Ukraine has taken prisoners of war from these countries and that many have perished. Zelenskyy also called for limiting trade with Russia to cut off its war funding and criticised the weakening of sanctions.

Shooting gold, Gulveer silver sparkle as India's medal hunt gets major boost

Shooting gold, Gulveer silver sparkle as India's medal hunt gets major boost

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

India experienced a day of mixed results at the Asian Games, securing a gold medal in shooting through Suruchi Singh and Kamaljeet, and a silver in men's 10,000m with Gulveer Singh. However, a major setback occurred with the unexpected early exit of top badminton men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty. The nation also added several bronze medals in pole vault, shot put, table tennis, and assured more in squash, pushing its total medal count to 23.

India's Table Tennis Stars Advance In Asian Games

India's Table Tennis Stars Advance In Asian Games

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian table tennis players had a strong showing at the Asian Games, with two women's doubles pairs, Sreeja Akula-Syndrela Das and Yashaswini Ghorpade-Diya Chitale, reaching the pre-quarterfinals. In men's singles, Manush Shah and Manav Thakkar also advanced to the next rounds.

Indian Super League Matches To Stream Live And Free On YouTube

Indian Super League Matches To Stream Live And Free On YouTube

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Indian Super League (ISL) has partnered with YouTube to stream all 163 matches live and free for the 2026-27 season, aiming to expand its digital reach and remove subscription barriers.

Absence from draft SIR doesn't mean deletion of name, ECI tells HC

Absence from draft SIR doesn't mean deletion of name, ECI tells HC

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Election Commission of India clarified to the Bombay High Court that the absence of a voter's name from a draft Special Intensive Revision (SIR) roll does not equate to deletion, as SIR is a fresh preparation of the electoral roll. This clarification came during a hearing on a writ petition filed by a Goa resident whose family's names were missing from the SIR roll. The court has reserved its verdict.

Asian Games: China Dominates Medal Tally After Day 10

Asian Games: China Dominates Medal Tally After Day 10

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

China leads the Asian Games medal tally after Day 10 with 143 gold medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently in 10th position with 6 gold, 21 silver, and 25 bronze medals.

Seriously Good Eggs

Seriously Good Eggs

Rediff.com3 days ago

Every time you step into the kitchen it's quite possible to create a version of eggs that's far tastier than the last time you made eggs.

Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally - Live Updates & Rankings

Asian Games 2026 Medal Tally - Live Updates & Rankings

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Track the Asian Games 2026 medal table with live updates, countrywise rankings, gold, silver, and bronze counts. Stay updated on India's performance and overall standings.

'India And China Have Arrived At A Nash Equilibrium'

'India And China Have Arrived At A Nash Equilibrium'

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

'The Chinese military cannot advance much in Ladakh, even if they want to.' 'Similarly, in Arunachal Pradesh, they can rename a village or two, intrude here or there, but cannot do much more realistically.'

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

August IPOs Hit Jackpot With 100% Listing Gains

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Eighteen mainboard IPOs raised Rs 28,976 crore and carry Rs 2.48 trillion of market value -- 8.6 times the capital raised.

Asian Games: Who Leads The Medals Tally After Day 9?

Asian Games: Who Leads The Medals Tally After Day 9?

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

This article presents the medals tally after Day 9 of the Asian Games, highlighting the leading countries and India's position. China maintains a significant lead, followed by Japan and South Korea.

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

An Air India pilot undergoing Boeing 787 conversion training was found unconscious in his hotel room in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and later declared dead. Police have ruled out foul play and are conducting inquest proceedings. Air India has expressed deep sadness and is supporting the pilot's family.

Mirabai Chanu finally gets her elusive Asian Games medal

Mirabai Chanu finally gets her elusive Asian Games medal

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Games, marking India's first weightlifting medal at the event since 1998. This achievement adds to her impressive collection of Olympic, World Championship, and Commonwealth Games medals.

Aman Sherawat's Bold Olympic Gold Dream

Aman Sherawat's Bold Olympic Gold Dream

Rediff.com6 days ago

Asian Games gold medallist Aman Sherawat expresses strong confidence in winning an Olympic wrestling gold medal at the Los Angeles 2028 Games. Having defeated a world champion in the Asian Games, he believes he can achieve what no other Indian wrestler has done, despite the challenges of the competitive 57kg category and past weight issues. He plans to continue training with foreign coaches to fine-tune his techniques.

AM Intelligence To Invest Over $20 Billion In AI Data Centres

AM Intelligence To Invest Over $20 Billion In AI Data Centres

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

AI infrastructure firm AM Intelligence announced plans to invest over USD 20 billion in the next 15 months to significantly expand its data centre capacity, including firm orders for 20,000 NVIDIA Rubin GPUs. This expansion will bring its total capacity to 100 Megawatt initially, with a broader goal of 1 GW of compute-as-a-service capacity globally, establishing it as a major buyer of advanced AI hardware.

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Digital money is gradually starting to behave like software. It's no longer inert -- sitting passively in accounts. In the not-so-distant future, your money could become 'smart' and 'active,' understanding your preferences, paying your bills automatically, optimising your returns, and managing your risks -- all without you having to manage the details.

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Sunil Gavaskar Pays Tribute to Sir Garfield Sobers' Legacy

Rediff.com3 days ago

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar shared his childhood dream of dismissing legendary West Indies all-rounder Sir Garfield Sobers, whom he idolised as 'everybody's hero', during a conversation celebrating Sobers' life and legacy.

From Punjab to Australia: Nikhil Chaudhary's Unforeseen Cricket Journey

From Punjab to Australia: Nikhil Chaudhary's Unforeseen Cricket Journey

Rediff.com4 days ago

Nikhil Chaudhary, who once dreamt of an IPL contract and playing for Punjab, made his international debut for Australia in a T20I against Bangladesh in June, a turn of events he describes as his "life's biggest moment" after being stranded in Australia during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown.

Esha Singh clinches silver in thrilling 25m pistol final at Asian Games

Esha Singh clinches silver in thrilling 25m pistol final at Asian Games

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

India's Esha Singh secured a silver medal in the Asian Games women's 25m pistol individual competition, navigating five consecutive shoot-offs before narrowly missing gold by one shot against China's Xiao Jiaruixuan.

Fusion CX Eyes Major Growth With AI, Prepares For IPO

Fusion CX Eyes Major Growth With AI, Prepares For IPO

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Customer experience firm Fusion CX is significantly investing in AI-enabled services and data infrastructure, aiming to increase its share in total turnover to 25% within 12-18 months. The company, which reported a turnover of Rs 1,818.13 crore in FY26, is preparing for an IPO of Rs 800-1,000 crore in October, driven by organic growth, acquisitions, and its AI strategy.

Jantar Mantar denotified for protests, these are the new sites

Jantar Mantar denotified for protests, these are the new sites

Rediff.com3 days ago

Delhi Police has officially denotified Jantar Mantar as a designated protest site, instead naming Ramlila Maidan, Burari Ground, and CBD Ground in east Delhi as the new venues for demonstrations. This decision, issued via a standing order by Commissioner Anurag Kumar on October 11, aims to address the significant logistical and security challenges posed by protests in the sensitive New Delhi district.

Boxer Sachin Siwach one win from Asian Games medal; Preeti exits

Boxer Sachin Siwach one win from Asian Games medal; Preeti exits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach has advanced to the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games with a 4-1 victory over Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh. Meanwhile, last edition's bronze medallist Preeti Pawar was eliminated after a 0-5 loss to North Korea's Pang Chol M in the women's 54kg round of 16. Siwach is now one win away from securing a medal.

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mej: 'I Wanted To Represent India Since I Was A Kid'

Miss Universe India Kaziah Liz Mej: 'I Wanted To Represent India Since I Was A Kid'

Rediff.com31 Aug 2026

'I moved out of my house at the age of 17 to pursue this dream. Since then, I've been doing everything by myself, managing everything by myself for this one dream of Miss Universe.'

The First Lady Boss Of India's Elite Commando Force

The First Lady Boss Of India's Elite Commando Force

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Sanjukta Parashar, an IPS officer with a formidable background in counter-insurgency, has made history by becoming the first woman inspector general of the CRPF's elite CoBRA force.

IFA Shield Final: East Bengal Seek Revenge Against Mohun Bagan In Derby Clash

IFA Shield Final: East Bengal Seek Revenge Against Mohun Bagan In Derby Clash

Rediff.com7 days ago

East Bengal FC and Mohun Bagan are set to clash in the IFA Shield final on Thursday, a highly anticipated Kolkata derby. East Bengal aims to avenge last year's defeat and secure their 30th title, while Mohun Bagan seeks to retain the Shield and claim their 22nd. The match comes amidst a demanding schedule for both teams, particularly Mohun Bagan, with players returning from national duty, adding to the tactical challenges for coaches Panagiotis Dilmperis and Antonio Habas.

Singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta Gets Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta Gets Bail In Zubeen Garg Death Case

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Gauhati High Court has granted bail to singer Amrit Prabha Mahanta, an accused in the Zubeen Garg death case, against a bond of Rs 50,000. Special Public Prosecutor Ziaul Kamar stated that the grounds for bail are not yet known, but the court deemed it a fit case. The prosecution, which presented arguments for several days, cannot challenge the order but will inform the government. Mahanta is currently lodged in Haflong jail, while other accused are in Tamulpur jail. The case involves the mysterious death of singer Zubeen Garg in Singapore last year, with conflicting findings from Singapore Police and Assam authorities, who maintain it was a murder.

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Which Indian City Had More Than 1 Lakh People In The 1700s?

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

An urban map of the largest cities in the world, by population, in the early 1700s looked almost empty by today's standards.

'I Want My Voting Right Reinstated'

'I Want My Voting Right Reinstated'

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

'I was just thinking about me, because my rights have been affected. That's it.' 'I am an ordinary citizen of this country, and I am expecting my rights (as a voter) to be restored.'

Pranati Nayak finishes sixth in Asian Games gymnastics vault final

Pranati Nayak finishes sixth in Asian Games gymnastics vault final

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Indian gymnast Pranati Nayak secured the sixth position in the eight-woman vault final at the Asian Games in Nagoya, scoring an aggregate of 13.100. She was the sole Indian gymnast participating in the event.