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Sharmila Dhankar Wins India's First Para Athletics Gold; Shilpa Shyla Gets Bronze Amidst Controversy

Sharmila Dhankar Wins India's First Para Athletics Gold; Shilpa Shyla Gets Bronze Amidst Controversy

Rediff.com10 minutes ago

Sharmila Dhankar has won India's first-ever para athletics gold medal at the Commonwealth Games in the women's shot put F57 event. Her teammate Shilpa Shyla also secured a bronze medal after a successful protest against a Nigerian athlete, marking a historic day for Indian para-athletics.

Indian Swimmers Return Empty-Handed from Commonwealth Games

Indian Swimmers Return Empty-Handed from Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com13 minutes ago

Indian swimmers Sajan Prakash and Aryan Nehra finished eighth in their respective finals at the Commonwealth Games, while para swimmer Swatik Patil secured fifth place in his event. Prakash competed in the men's 200m butterfly, Nehra in the men's 800m freestyle, and Patil in the men's 100m breaststroke SB9.

Indian Weightlifter Ajaya Babu Secures Silver With Games Record Lift

Indian Weightlifter Ajaya Babu Secures Silver With Games Record Lift

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

Indian weightlifter Valluri Ajaya Babu secured a silver medal in the men's 79kg category at the Commonwealth Games, setting a new Games record in snatch and narrowly missing gold to Malaysia's Erry Hidayat Muhammad. This marks India's sixth weightlifting medal at the current Games, showcasing Babu's remarkable performance and potential.

Sarvesh Kushare Wins Historic High Jump Silver At Commonwealth Games

Sarvesh Kushare Wins Historic High Jump Silver At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com41 minutes ago

National record holder Sarvesh Kushare achieved a historic feat by becoming the first Indian to win a silver medal in the men's high jump event at the Commonwealth Games, clearing 2.25m.

India's Sharmila Dhankar Secures Shot Put Gold

India's Sharmila Dhankar Secures Shot Put Gold

Rediff.com52 minutes ago

Sharmila Dhankar of India has won a gold medal in the women's shot put F57 event at the Commonwealth Games, achieving a season-best throw of 9.81m.

Commonwealth Games 2026: Gyaneshwari, Bindyarani add to India's medal tally

Commonwealth Games 2026: Gyaneshwari, Bindyarani add to India's medal tally

Rediff.com53 minutes ago

Indian athletes delivered a strong performance at the Commonwealth Games, with weightlifters Gyaneshwari Yadav and Bindyarani Devi securing silver and bronze medals respectively. Several athletes, including long jumpers M Sreeshankar and Lokesh Sathyanathan, boxers Sachin Siwach and Ankush, and swimmers Sajan Prakash, Aryan Nehra, and Swatik Patel, also advanced to their respective finals or quarter-finals, showcasing India's diverse talent across multiple disciplines.

Bihar to drop charges against NEET protesters, release detainees

Bihar to drop charges against NEET protesters, release detainees

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Bihar government has announced the withdrawal of all cases filed against protesters involved in demonstrations concerning the NEET paper leak. This decision includes the release of individuals who were jailed in connection with these incidents.

India's Women's Wheelchair 3x3 Basketball Team Exits Commonwealth Games

India's Women's Wheelchair 3x3 Basketball Team Exits Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India's women's wheelchair 3x3 basketball team was eliminated from the Commonwealth Games after a narrow 6-7 loss to Nigeria. This defeat marked their third consecutive loss, placing them at the bottom of Pool B in their debut appearance at the Games.

Sudip Bandyopadhyay-Suvendu meet fuels NCPI-NDA alliance buzz

Sudip Bandyopadhyay-Suvendu meet fuels NCPI-NDA alliance buzz

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Lok Sabha MP Sudip Bandyopadhyay's closed-door meeting with West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari, just before NCPI MPs were to attend an NDA meeting, has ignited speculation about the Nationalist Citizens Party of India's political future and its potential alignment with the BJP-led alliance. The NCPI comprises 20 rebel TMC MPs who broke away after the West Bengal Assembly election.

India's Fastest Man Gurindervir Singh Crashes Out In 100m Heats AT CWG

India's Fastest Man Gurindervir Singh Crashes Out In 100m Heats AT CWG

Rediff.com1 hour ago

India's fastest man, Gurindervir Singh, failed to advance in the men's 100m event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Despite holding the national record, his timing of 10.39 seconds placed him 28th overall in the heats, far from his personal best and the qualification mark.

Ex-IPS officer, injured protesters move SC against pellet guns

Ex-IPS officer, injured protesters move SC against pellet guns

Rediff.com1 hour ago

A former IPS officer and two individuals injured during a recent protest in Delhi have filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking a ban on the use of pellet guns by law enforcement agencies for crowd dispersal. The petitioners argue that pellet guns are an arbitrary and dangerous tool, violating the right to freedom of assembly and failing the test of necessary and proportional force. They also seek compensation and medical treatment for victims.

Indian Boxers Advance To Quarterfinals At Commonwealth Games

Indian Boxers Advance To Quarterfinals At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Indian boxers Sachin Siwach, Ankush, and Sakshi Chaudhary have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective categories at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Sachin and Sakshi secured unanimous victories, while Ankush also dominated his bout. Sumit, however, faced a narrow defeat in his round of 16 match.

Misri holds key talks in Beijing, reviews India-China relations

Misri holds key talks in Beijing, reviews India-China relations

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri held extensive discussions with China's Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying and other senior officials in Beijing, reviewing bilateral relations, trade, cultural exchanges, and emphasising peace and tranquillity in border areas. His visit aims to advance the vision of both nations as development partners.

Petrol bomb hurled at BJP office in Punjab's Sangrur

Petrol bomb hurled at BJP office in Punjab's Sangrur

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An unidentified group hurled a petrol bomb at the BJP office in Sangrur, Punjab, prompting strong condemnation from party leaders who criticised the AAP government's handling of law and order. Police are investigating the incident, which caused no injuries but left a burn mark on the building.

Murder, robbery, rape accused among hundreds at CJP protest: Police

Murder, robbery, rape accused among hundreds at CJP protest: Police

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A police investigation into the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protest at Jantar Mantar revealed that over 980 of the 2,873 scrutinised individuals had previous criminal records. These included serious charges such as murder, attempt to murder, robbery, rape, kidnapping, and violations of the Arms Act and NDPS Act. The verification exercise was initiated following clashes during the 'Chalo Sansad' protest on July 20, which left many protestors and police personnel injured.

Siwach, Ankush, Chaudhary shine at Commonwealth Games boxing

Siwach, Ankush, Chaudhary shine at Commonwealth Games boxing

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Indian boxers Sachin Siwach (60kg), Ankush (80kg), and Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective categories at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Sachin secured a 4-1 victory, while Ankush and Sakshi both won their bouts by unanimous 5-0 decisions, bringing them one win closer to securing a medal.

Indian Athletes Secure Medals And Advance To Finals At Commonwealth Games

Indian Athletes Secure Medals And Advance To Finals At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian athletes delivered a strong performance at the Commonwealth Games, with weightlifters Gyaneshwari Yadav and Bindyarani Devi securing silver and bronze medals respectively. Several athletes, including long jumpers M Sreeshankar and Lokesh Sathyanathan, boxers Sachin Siwach and Ankush, and swimmers Sajan Prakash, Aryan Nehra, and Swatik Patel, also advanced to their respective finals or quarter-finals, showcasing India's diverse talent across multiple disciplines.

Commonwealth Games: Bindyarani Devi battles hard to claim weightlifting bronze

Commonwealth Games: Bindyarani Devi battles hard to claim weightlifting bronze

Rediff.com4 hours ago

India's Bindyarani Devi secured a bronze medal in the women's 58kg weightlifting event at the Commonwealth Games, despite facing challenges with two unsuccessful clean and jerk attempts. Nigeria's Rafiatu Folashade Lawal won gold with record-breaking lifts, while Canada's Ann-Sophie Taschereau took silver. Devi's gritty performance marked India's fifth weightlifting medal at the Games.

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Bindyarani Devi clinches weightlifting bronze for India

Rediff.com5 hours ago

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.

CRPF backs jawans amid CJP protest action probe, warns against excesses

CRPF backs jawans amid CJP protest action probe, warns against excesses

Rediff.com5 hours ago

The top brass of Central Reserve Police Force assured the force's jawans and officers that any decision they made for the "bona fide" discharge of their duties in the recent past will have their support, officials said on Monday.

Nurturing India's Future Motorsport Champions With TVS Apache Junior Programme

Nurturing India's Future Motorsport Champions With TVS Apache Junior Programme

Rediff.com5 hours ago

TVS Motor Company has launched the TVS Apache Junior Programme, a new initiative to identify and train young racing talent aged 10-14 years. The programme, conducted at the Madras International Karting Arena, provides structured training using purpose-built TVS Apache RR 200 Mini motorcycles, aiming to create a clear pathway for aspiring riders into professional motorsport.

He sold biscuits, drove a rickshaw, now Jhandu Kumar is a Commonwealth medallist

He sold biscuits, drove a rickshaw, now Jhandu Kumar is a Commonwealth medallist

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The parents of Indian para powerlifter Jhandu Kumar celebrated his bronze medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, saying years of hardship and determination had finally paid off.

Top Indian Amateur Golfers Eye Glory At Malaysia Ladies Open

Top Indian Amateur Golfers Eye Glory At Malaysia Ladies Open

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two promising Indian amateur golfers, Guntas Kaur Sandhu and Ceerat Kang, are set to represent India at the Malaysia Ladies Open Amateur. Ceerat, ranked No. 1 in the IGU merit list, and Guntas, ranked No. 2, bring strong track records to the international competition, which features around 40 golfers from 20 countries.

Tata Chemicals Q1 Profit Dips 81% to Rs 60 Crore Due to Increased Expenses

Tata Chemicals Q1 Profit Dips 81% to Rs 60 Crore Due to Increased Expenses

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Tata Chemicals reported an 81 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 60 crore for the quarter ended June, primarily attributed to higher expenses, despite an increase in total income.

Delhi on high alert after CJP sets Tuesday deadline on FIR withdrawal

Delhi on high alert after CJP sets Tuesday deadline on FIR withdrawal

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Heightened security deployment will remain in force across New Delhi and Central Delhi districts to maintain law and order as the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) warned of fresh protests if FIRs registered against demonstrators are not withdrawn.

Sri Lankan Court Rejects Bail For Indian Nationals In Match-Fixing Probe

Sri Lankan Court Rejects Bail For Indian Nationals In Match-Fixing Probe

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A Sri Lankan court has denied bail to two Indian nationals, including Jaffna Kings co-owner Manjot Kalra, who were arrested in connection with an alleged match-fixing case in the Lanka Premier League. The prosecution opposed bail, citing ongoing investigations by the police's Special Investigation Unit.

HDFC Bank Board Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Penalty on MD, CFO in MSRDC Case

HDFC Bank Board Imposes Rs 1 Lakh Penalty on MD, CFO in MSRDC Case

Rediff.com6 hours ago

HDFC Bank's board has imposed a monetary penalty of Rs 1 lakh each on its Managing Director and CEO Sashidhar Jagdishan, CFO Srinivasan Vaidyanathan, and Group Head (Retail Assets) Arvind Vohra for divergence from RBI directions in the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC) case.

Students still throng Jantar Mantar protest site to click selfies

Students still throng Jantar Mantar protest site to click selfies

Rediff.com6 hours ago

Two days after a 36-day student agitation concluded at Jantar Mantar, the iconic protest site in New Delhi is already witnessing new demonstrations, including calls for Gorkhaland and women's reservation, alongside curious visitors documenting the aftermath.

Why Vijay's Jana Nayagan Has Hit A Roadblock In Chennai

Why Vijay's Jana Nayagan Has Hit A Roadblock In Chennai

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The disruptions occurred after theatre management and police officials discovered parents bringing minor children into auditoriums to watch the strictly 'A' (Adults Only) certified film.

LS deadlock ends, parties agree to discuss anti-paper leak bill on Tuesday

LS deadlock ends, parties agree to discuss anti-paper leak bill on Tuesday

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The Lok Sabha stalemate is expected to conclude as Speaker Om Birla has secured an agreement from all political parties to discuss the Public Examination (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill 2026. This bill proposes stricter punishments, including up to 10 years in jail and a Rs 50 lakh fine, for paper leak offences, following recent nationwide student protests over the NEET fiasco.

IFL 2026-27 Season: New Rules For Foreign Players, Youth Development

IFL 2026-27 Season: New Rules For Foreign Players, Youth Development

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Indian Football League (IFL) 2026-27 season will commence on October 16, with new regulations limiting foreign players to three in the starting line-up to boost local talent. Clubs also committed to enhancing youth development through AIFF academy accreditation.

Jolt to Vijay as HC says no to govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

Jolt to Vijay as HC says no to govt jobs for Karur stampede victims' kin

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Madras High Court's Madurai Bench has set aside a government order providing jobs to relatives of those who died in a stampede at Karur last year, citing violations of constitutional rights and existing compassionate appointment rules. The court highlighted that such appointments overlook others on waiting lists and could open "floodgates" for similar demands.

Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Political Battleground In Parliament

Anti-Paper Leak Bill: Political Battleground In Parliament

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Monday's proceedings demonstrated that the legislative debate has become inseparable from the broader political crisis surrounding the NEET controversy.

Indian Paddlers Start Strong At Commonwealth Championships

Indian Paddlers Start Strong At Commonwealth Championships

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian men's and women's table tennis teams began their 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships campaign with dominant 3-0 victories over Zimbabwe and Maldives respectively. The hosts showcased strong performances, with key players like Manav Thakkar, Harmeet Desai, Payas Jain, Sutirtha Mukherjee, Yashaswini Ghorpade, and Swastika Ghosh securing comfortable wins. Other nations also saw action, including a surprising close call for top-seeded Singapore against Sri Lanka.

India's Table Tennis Teams Start Strong at Commonwealth Championships

India's Table Tennis Teams Start Strong at Commonwealth Championships

Rediff.com7 hours ago

India's top-seeded men's and women's table tennis teams secured identical 3-0 victories over Zimbabwe and Maldives, respectively, marking a commanding start to their campaign at the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in New Delhi.

Ministers helping break my fast was our victory: Wangchuk

Ministers helping break my fast was our victory: Wangchuk

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk emphasised the enduring relevance of Mahatma Gandhi's non-violent resistance, stating, "His path is as relevant today as it was 100 years ago. This experiment is successful today."

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Delhi Police seeks death penalty for Tahir Hussain, court reserves order

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Delhi Police have urged a court to sentence former AAP councillor Tahir Hussain and four others to death for the brutal murder of IB officer Ankit Sharma during the 2020 Delhi riots, citing the 'heinous and brutal' nature of the crime and the 'savage and relentless assault' on the victim.

Ram Temple theft: SC expands SIT; seeks status report in two weeks

Ram Temple theft: SC expands SIT; seeks status report in two weeks

Rediff.com7 hours ago

The Supreme Court on Monday took note of setting up of a four-member SIT headed by IGP Kiran S to probe alleged embezzlement of donations at the Ram temple in Ayodhya and asked the Uttar Pradesh government to also include a forensic auditor in the probe team.

Prannoy, Unnati Lead Indian Challenge At Taipei Open

Prannoy, Unnati Lead Indian Challenge At Taipei Open

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Seasoned shuttler HS Prannoy and rising star Unnati Hooda will lead the Indian contingent at the Taipei Open Super 300 badminton tournament. Both players are looking for consistent performances, with Prannoy facing Japan's Minoru Koga and Unnati taking on a qualifier. Several other Indian players, including Tharun Mannepalli, M Manjunath, S Dayanand, Kiran George, Devika Sihag, Tasnim Mir, and others in doubles, are also set to compete.

Commonwealth Games: Gyaneshwari Yadav secures silver in weightlifting

Commonwealth Games: Gyaneshwari Yadav secures silver in weightlifting

Rediff.com7 hours ago

Indian weightlifter Gyaneshwari Yadav, an Asian Championships bronze winner, secured a silver medal in the women's 53kg category at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, lifting a total of 199kg.