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Abhishek Sharma's unbeaten century propelled Sunrisers Hyderabad to a thumping 47-run victory against Delhi Capitals in their IPL match.
Bengaluru FC secured a 2-0 victory over FC Goa in an Indian Super League match, with goals from Sunil Chhetri and Namgyal Bhutia.
India faced a defeat against Indonesia in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie, with Vaishnavi Adkar and Sahaja Yamalapalli losing their respective singles matches.
Analysts have largely maintained a bullish outlook on HDFC Bank and ICICI Bank following their Q4FY26 results, though their perspectives on future growth drivers differ. HDFC Bank's near-term performance is tied to accelerating loan growth, while ICICI Bank is seen as a strong candidate for a valuation rerating.
Quick commerce platforms are experiencing a significant increase in demand for ready-to-eat food items as urban households face disruptions in cooking gas supply and a temporary outflow of migrant domestic help.
Pakistan's Punjab government has announced the reopening of all public and private educational institutions after implementing fuel-saving measures due to the conflict in West Asia. The decision comes as fuel supply stabilises and the government secures national fuel stocks.
Kerala Blasters defeated Jamshedpur FC 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Nihal Sudheesh and Vibin Mohanan securing the win. Goalkeeper Arsh Shaikh's standout performance ensured a clean sheet for the hosts.
Vaishnavi Adkar's unforced errors resulted in a straight-set defeat against Aunchisa Chanta, leaving India trailing 0-1 against Thailand in their Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie.
India's chances of progressing in the Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie are jeopardised after a 0-3 loss to Indonesia, with Vaishnavi Adkar's valiant effort ending in defeat and Sahaja Yamalapalli outplayed by Janice Tjen.
'It is a tradeoff between convenience and fraud prevention.'
A systematic withdrawal plan doesn't drain wealth, poor planning does. Ramalingam Kalirajan explains the truth behind systematic withdrawal plans
A passenger bus accident in the Udhampur district of Jammu and Kashmir resulted in the death of fifteen people and injuries to twenty others. The accident occurred near Kagort village in the Ram Nagar area.
'US and Iran have not annulled the ceasefire, and the possibility of continuing negotiations remains open.'
Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu said the reduction in airport charges is aimed at containing airfare increases and supporting both airlines and passengers.
Rising living expenses, fear of contract hiring cast shadow on real gains.
The India women's football team secured a 3-2 victory against Malawi in the third-place play-off of the FIFA Series 2026 in Nairobi, with goals from Astam Oraon, Aveka Singh, and Priyadharshini Selladurai.
Manchester City scored three goals in 17 second-half minutes and move within six points of league leaders Arsenal.
The India U-17 women's team suffered a 0-3 defeat against Russia in their second friendly match in Sochi, Russia, as part of their preparations for the upcoming AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup in China.
Nitish Kumar Reddy and Eshan Malinga shared five wickets between them as hosts Sunrisers Hyderabad defeated Chennai Super Kings by 10 runs in their IPL match on Saturday.
The Pakistan government has revoked the two-year ban imposed on national hockey team skipper Ammad Shakeel Butt by the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF), deeming the ban illegal and unconstitutional. This decision follows Butt's criticism of the PHF's mismanagement during the recent Australia tour, which led to logistical nightmares for the team.
Jamshedpur FC and Mumbai City FC played to a 1-1 draw in a thrilling Indian Super League match, with a late equaliser from Sarthak Goloui cancelling out Brandon Fernandes' first-half goal.
Whether he comes to power or not, both his admirers and opponents agree on one thing -- Vijay may well turn out to be the 'X factor'.
Priyansh Arya and Cooper Connolly smashed entertaining half-centuries as Punjab Kings overpowered Lucknow Super Giants by 54 runs in the IPL 2026 match in Mullanpur, New Chandigarh, on Sunday.
A 26-year-old man, accused in a murder case, who had escaped from a mental health centre in Kozhikode three months ago, was apprehended in Mumbai on Saturday, police said.
Private sector lender IDFC First Bank has lowered its savings account rates and introduced new slabs for small and medium balance categories, effective January 9, 2025, as per its website. The interest slabs and rates for higher balance accounts remain unchanged. Despite the revision, the bank continues to offer one of the highest savings account interest rates in the industry among mid-sized banks.
The Supreme Court of India has issued a series of nationwide guidelines aimed at improving road safety on national highways, addressing issues such as illegal parking and accident blackspots.
TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to release the pending central dues to West Bengal before professing his love for the state. Banerjee also criticised BJP leaders and defended the 'Jai Bangla' slogan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched a strong attack on the Mamata Banerjee government in West Bengal, accusing it of facilitating cultural changes through infiltration, presiding over a 'Maha jungleraj' in tribal areas, and betraying women, farmers, and youths.
Delhi Capitals await clarity on Mitchell Starc's return, with Venugopal Rao saying an update will come in a week after their loss to CSK.
An elderly couple in Punjab claims to have lost four sons to drug addiction, with their fifth son now critically ill. The Aam Aadmi Party disputes the claim, stating the deaths occurred over several years due to various causes. The family pleads for government intervention to combat the drug problem in their community.
Mayank Chandel, founder of CareerStreets, answers some of the common questions about how you can fix basic mistakes while submitting your JEE and NEET-UG application.
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final second leg, securing a 6-4 aggregate victory and a place in the semi-finals against Paris St Germain.
East Bengal FC displayed remarkable resilience to secure a 3-3 draw against Bengaluru FC in a thrilling Indian Super League match, coming from behind three times despite playing with ten men for a significant portion of the game.
rediffGURU Vipul Bhavsar answers readers' personal income tax queries
Jobs in the clean-energy sector are projected to reach 905,000, while energy efficiency-related jobs are expected to surge to 428,700 by 2029-2030.
India's Billie Jean King Cup Asia/Oceania Group I tie against Thailand is hanging in the balance after rain interrupted play. Vaishnavi Adkar lost her debut match, while Sahaja Yamlapalli's match was suspended.
The BJP's West Bengal unit chief, Samik Bhattacharya, criticised the Trinamool Congress (TMC) government, accusing it of crushing democracy and fostering lawlessness in the state. He highlighted alleged political violence, economic decline, and disrespect for constitutional posts under the TMC's rule.
Kerala Blasters FC secured their first victory of the ISL 2025-26 season with a 2-1 win against Bengaluru FC, overcoming an early deficit and a red card for the home side.
Naoba Meitei and Amadou Soukouna score in the second half as Rajasthan United beat Chanmari FC 2-0 to move top of the Indian Football League table.
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