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India plans to buy more S-400 missiles worth Rs 10K cr from Russia

India plans to buy more S-400 missiles worth Rs 10K cr from Russia

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

The defence ministry is likely to take up the proposal by the Indian Air Force for approval at a defence acquisition council meeting planned to be held on October 23, sources said.

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

MI's Corbin Bosch suspended from Pakistan Super League

Rediff.com12 Apr 2025

As the PSL coincided with the Indian Premier League (IPL) this season, Bosch opted out of the PSL, leading the PCB to issue him a legal notice for an alleged contract violation.

Will Gaikwad bat at No 4 for India in SA ODI series?

Will Gaikwad bat at No 4 for India in SA ODI series?

Rediff.com24 Nov 2025

Grind pays off for Ruturaj Gaikwad, now upto him and luck to prove his 50-over mettle.

Encourage direct talks between India, Pakistan: US

Encourage direct talks between India, Pakistan: US

Rediff.com14 May 2025

The United States said it encourages 'direct communication' between India and Pakistan and commends Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif for choosing the path of peace.

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

'Unlikely Pakistan Shot Down 3 Rafales'

Rediff.com9 May 2025

'There is no independently verified imagery or battlefield evidence to support Pakistan's claim.'

India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

India calls for ceasefire, hostage release; hails Gaza peace plan

Rediff.com4 Dec 2025

India has called for a ceasefire, release of all hostages, and peaceful resolution of the Israel-Hamas conflict through dialogue and diplomacy. The Centre informed Parliament that India welcomed the agreement on the first phase of the Gaza Peace Plan. The article also covers India's energy sourcing strategy and the release of Indian fishermen by Pakistan.

India, Sri Lanka land for Women's World Cup opener

India, Sri Lanka land for Women's World Cup opener

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

The Harmanpreet Kaur-led Indian side landed in the evening after completing their warm-up games in Bengaluru.

'Tiger kaun?': Afridi forgets Bangladesh's nickname

'Tiger kaun?': Afridi forgets Bangladesh's nickname

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

Pakistan's premier quick Shaheen Shah Afridi blanked out, leading to a hilarious moment after he briefly forgot Bangladesh's famous cricketing nickname, the Tigers

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

'Potential Threats To India's Security From Saudi-Pak Pact Are Serious, But Manageable'

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

'Saudi-Pak defence pact is to anchor the defence and security of Saudi Arabia and not Pakistan, per se, with Islamabad being the junior partner.'

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

Asia Cup: Know This About Sri Lanka?

Rediff.com5 Sep 2025

With six titles -- four more than Pakistan -- and unmatched consistency, Sri Lanka has quietly been the tournament's second-most dominant force.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

Musharraf gave control of Pak's nukes to US: Ex-CIA officer

Musharraf gave control of Pak's nukes to US: Ex-CIA officer

Rediff.com25 Oct 2025

'The United States loves working with dictators' 'Because then you don't have to worry about public opinion and you don't have to worry about the media anymore'

Pak batter slams bat in frustration, gets penalised!

Pak batter slams bat in frustration, gets penalised!

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Pakistan's Sidra Amin reprimanded for breaching ICC Code Of Conduct during loss to India

Proteas downplay Bumrah's 'bauna' jibe at Bavuma

Proteas downplay Bumrah's 'bauna' jibe at Bavuma

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The Hindi word bauna is commonly used for those suffering from dwarfism, but its also used as a taunt for someone who is simply short in height.

Women's World Cup: Will India's batters roar back vs South Africa?

Women's World Cup: Will India's batters roar back vs South Africa?

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

India have a mounting worry in the lack of runs so far from talismanic Smriti Mandhana, skipper Harmanpreet Kaur and the energetic Jemimah Rodrigues.

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

WPL Season 4 schedule: MI meet RCB in opener

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

In a first for the tournament, the WPL final will not be played over the weekend, but on Thursday, February, probably to avoid a clash with the men's T20 World Cup, which begins the same week in India and Sri Lanka.

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

'We're not a fast-bowling nation anymore': SA coach

Rediff.com16 Nov 2025

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad was overwhelmed to see his spinners rule the roost in the first Test against India at the Eden Gardens, signalling to him that the Rainbow Nation is no longer an exclusive "fast bowling country" and hoped that a lot more slow bowlers will emerge.

'We will defend our people against terror': Jaishankar at SCO meet

'We will defend our people against terror': Jaishankar at SCO meet

Rediff.com18 Nov 2025

India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar addressed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting, advocating for a 'zero tolerance' approach to terrorism and emphasizing the need for the SCO to adapt to the changing global landscape.

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

'India-Pakistan cricket rivalry is overhyped'

Rediff.com17 Feb 2025

'India is a strong team. Pakistan is inconsistent.'

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Sreejesh tells India juniors to focus on Olympics

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

Indian men's junior hockey team chief coach PR Sreejesh on Friday advised his wards to consider the upcoming World Cup as a stepping stone in their careers, keeping their sights firmly set on the 2028 Los Angeles and 2032 Brisbane Olympics.

Rising Stars Asia Cup: Listless India A go down to Bangladesh A

Rising Stars Asia Cup: Listless India A go down to Bangladesh A

Rediff.com22 Nov 2025

Insipid India A go down to Bangladesh A in Super Over of Rising Asia Cup semifinals

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Sana Mir's 'Azad Kashmir' Remark Triggers Row

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'As a commentator, we are meant to focus on the sport, teams, and players, highlighting inspiring stories of grit and perseverance.' 'There is no malice in my heart or any intention to hurt sentiments.'

India stick to spin blueprint for South Africa Test

India stick to spin blueprint for South Africa Test

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

India will look to reprise their home template of big first-innings totals and sustained spin in the short two-Test series against South Africa beginning in Kolkata on Friday.

'India must learn from NZ spin collapse'

'India must learn from NZ spin collapse'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Armed with a potent spin attack, taking on South Africa seems like competing against a "subcontinent team", Ten Doeschate said, admitting that they need to get better at negotiating the challenge posed by tweakers.

JF-17 engine sale to Pak benefits India, claims Russian experts

JF-17 engine sale to Pak benefits India, claims Russian experts

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

A Russian defence expert says the reported sale of RD-93 engines to Pakistan for integration into the JF-17 will actually benefit India, dismissing criticism of the Indian government by the opposition.

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

UAE become last team to qualify for T20 World Cup

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

United Arab Emirates became the 20th and last team to qualify for the ICC Men's T20 World Cup after beating Japan by eight wickets in the last Asia/EAP Qualifying game here on Thursday.

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Tharoor on handshake row: We've done it during Kargil

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

'On the very day the soldiers were dying for our country, we were playing the World Cup in England against Pakistan. We were shaking their hands even then because the spirit of the game is a different spirit from what goes on between countries, between Armies and so on.'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

World urges India and Pakistan to 'exercise restraint'

Rediff.com7 May 2025

World leaders, including the UN Secretary-General and US President Donald Trump, have urged India and Pakistan to exercise restraint and seek peaceful solutions to the ongoing tensions. The calls for calm come after India conducted airstrikes in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir in response to a recent terrorist attack. Leaders from the US, Russia, UK, China, UAE, Qatar, and Japan have expressed concern over the escalating situation and emphasized the need for dialogue and de-escalation.

Women's WC: Sri Lanka-Australia match abandoned

Women's WC: Sri Lanka-Australia match abandoned

Rediff.com4 Oct 2025

Women's WC: Rain forces abandonment of Sri Lanka's match against Australia

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Gill joins Kohli in unwanted captaincy record list

Rediff.com19 Oct 2025

Shubman Gill joined an unwanted list following the loss to Australia in the first ODI at Perth, becoming the second Indian skipper after Virat Kohli and overall ninth captain to lose their first matches in all three formats as captain.

Pakistan hands over BSF jawan apprehended on April 23

Pakistan hands over BSF jawan apprehended on April 23

Rediff.com14 May 2025

Pakistan on Wednesday handed over Border Security Force (BSF) jawan Purnam Kumar Shaw, apprehended on April 23, to India via the Attari-Wagah border front in Punjab, the force said.

Will never...: Jaishankar on bid to hyphenate India, Pakistan

Will never...: Jaishankar on bid to hyphenate India, Pakistan

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

India expects partners to understand its policy of 'zero tolerance' against terrorism, and it will never countenance 'perpetrators of evil' being put on par with its victims, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Saturday during extensive talks with his British counterpart David Lammy.

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

From SKY to Rinku: How India Built Their T20 WC Team

Rediff.com20 Dec 2025

As India gear up for the T20 World Cup at home, the selectors have backed a squad built on impact, and versatility.

'Cataclysmic devastation' if... : Pak army warns India

'Cataclysmic devastation' if... : Pak army warns India

Rediff.com5 Oct 2025

The Pakistan Army has criticized recent remarks by Indian military officers and political leaders, warning that a future conflict between the two countries could lead to "cataclysmic devastation." The statement follows comments from Indian officials regarding India's ability to cross borders and the potential for military action against Pakistan.

India warns Pakistan against ceasefire violations along LoC

India warns Pakistan against ceasefire violations along LoC

Rediff.com30 Apr 2025

India has warned Pakistan against its unprovoked firings along the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir as the directors general of military operations of the two armies spoke on the hotline amid the escalating tensions over the Pahalgam terror attack.

Asia Cup final turns into India-Pak mockery

Asia Cup final turns into India-Pak mockery

Rediff.com29 Sep 2025

The tournament had been fraught with tension from the very start, and the animosity carried into the final, which India won by five wickets on a rather long Sunday night.

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Bumrah Vs Rabada: Battle Of Fire At Eden!

Rediff.com14 Nov 2025

The series promises a fascinating duel between the two modern-day pace greats.

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

What awaits at Eden? Ganguly drops a hint

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

The Indian team management has not asked for a rank turner for the opening Test of the two-match series against South Africa beginning at the Eden Gardens on Friday, Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly said on Monday.

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

The Greatest Left-Arm Bowlers Of All Time

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Left-arm spinners, all-rounders, and pacers who mastered their craft and left a mark in Test cricket.

Defeat and fine: Pakistan's Champions Trophy disaster

Defeat and fine: Pakistan's Champions Trophy disaster

Rediff.com21 Feb 2025

The Pakistan cricket team was fined five percent of their match fee for maintaining a slow over-rate during their Champions Trophy opener against New Zealand in Karachi.