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Gavit, Basil In Historic 100m One-Two Finish In Commonwealth Games Para Athletics

Gavit, Basil In Historic 100m One-Two Finish In Commonwealth Games Para Athletics

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India achieved a historic one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 para athletics final at the Commonwealth Games, with Dilip Mahadu Gavit winning gold and Mohammed Basil Morssinganakath securing silver. This marked India's third gold medal at the Games.

Sreeshankar, Sathyanathan Leap Into Commonwealth Games Long Jump Final

Sreeshankar, Sathyanathan Leap Into Commonwealth Games Long Jump Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian long jumper M Sreeshankar has successfully qualified for the Commonwealth Games final, achieving the 8.01m standard in his first attempt. He aims to better his 2022 silver medal performance.

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Makes Commonwealth Games 200m Butterfly Final

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Makes Commonwealth Games 200m Butterfly Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian Olympian Sajan Prakash has qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing as the sixth fastest swimmer in the heats. He clocked 1:58.59sec, securing his place in the eight-man final.

Preeti Pawar storms into CWG semis, medal confirmed

Preeti Pawar storms into CWG semis, medal confirmed

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian boxer Preeti Pawar, an Asian Games bronze medallist, has secured India's second boxing medal at the Commonwealth Games by defeating Nicole Clyde of Northern Ireland in the women's 54kg quarterfinal. Her dominant unanimous-decision victory guarantees her at least a bronze medal, marking her first CWG medal.

Pet dog helps solve owner's murder case in Mohali

Pet dog helps solve owner's murder case in Mohali

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

A Mohali court has sentenced Jagir Singh to life imprisonment for the 2021 murder of goat farmer Sucha Singh, a case cracked with the crucial help of the victim's pet dog, Rocky, who led the family to the buried body.

17 killed in suicide attack during 'peace rally' in Pakistan

17 killed in suicide attack during 'peace rally' in Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

A suicide attack on a police station in Kabal, Swat district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, killed at least 14 people, including five security personnel, and injured over a dozen. The attack occurred during a peace rally, with police intercepting the bomber at the compound gate, preventing a larger tragedy.

'Indian boxers' success a proud symbol of Haryana's sporting culture'

'Indian boxers' success a proud symbol of Haryana's sporting culture'

Rediff.com2 Aug 2026

Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini has lauded the state's athletes for their stellar performance at the Commonwealth Games, where India secured 16 medals on a single day, climbing to fourth in the overall standings.

Gurindervir Singh's Commonwealth Games 100m Campaign Ends Early

Gurindervir Singh's Commonwealth Games 100m Campaign Ends Early

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's top sprinter, Gurindervir Singh, was eliminated from the men's 100m event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing 28th overall in the heats with a time of 10.39 seconds, significantly slower than his national record.

Gurindervir Singh's Commonwealth Games 100m Campaign Ends Early

Gurindervir Singh's Commonwealth Games 100m Campaign Ends Early

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's top sprinter, Gurindervir Singh, was eliminated from the men's 100m event at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing 28th overall in the heats with a time of 10.39 seconds, significantly slower than his national record.

TasteAtlas 2025/2026: Italy Tops Cuisine List, India Ranks 13

TasteAtlas 2025/2026: Italy Tops Cuisine List, India Ranks 13

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

TasteAtlas has released its 2025 list of the world's 100 best cuisines, with Italy taking the top spot, followed by Greece and Peru, while India secured the 13th position globally.

Why India Could Find It 'Tough' To Qualify For WTC 2025-27 Final

Why India Could Find It 'Tough' To Qualify For WTC 2025-27 Final

Rediff.com4 Aug 2026

Aakash Chopra believes India faces a challenging path to the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27 final, even if they register a 2-0 series sweep in Sri Lanka.

Why Bank Frauds Keep Rising

Why Bank Frauds Keep Rising

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

'It's not about individuals operating the mule accounts being more or less skilled. Instead, 'lower-level' refers to the role the individual account plays in the broader mule network.'

Stalker stabs woman teacher to death at Faridabad school

Stalker stabs woman teacher to death at Faridabad school

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

A female teacher in Faridabad was brutally stabbed to death by a masked man inside a private school. Police arrested the accused, Amit, within hours, who confessed to the crime, which preliminary investigation suggests was an act of revenge after the teacher had previously complained of molestation and harassment.

India lose No 1 T20I ranking after 4 years

India lose No 1 T20I ranking after 4 years

Rediff.com12 Jul 2026

India has lost its position as the world's No. 1 T20I team to England, ending a reign of over 1,600 days. This shift follows India's recent disappointing performances, including series defeats to Ireland and a crushing 4-0 loss to England, who secured the top spot with a dominant series win culminating in a strong performance in Southampton.

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name Test squad

Cummins, Hazlewood return as Australia name Test squad

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Australia has announced a 13-man squad for the upcoming two-Test home series against Bangladesh, featuring the return of captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood, and Nathan Lyon from injury. The series, part of the World Test Championship, sees competition for fast bowling spots with Scott Boland's strong performance, while Jake Weatherald and Cameron Green retain their places despite recent struggles. The squad aims to solidify Australia's top position in the WTC standings.

CWG 2026: Soman Wins Gold; Silver For Shubham In Para Shot Put

CWG 2026: Soman Wins Gold; Silver For Shubham In Para Shot Put

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India's para shot putter Soman Rana won the gold gold medal in the men's F57 event para shot put event at the Commonwealth Games.

U Mumba TT secure dominant 8-3 victory over Kolkata ThunderBlades to reach UTT final

U Mumba TT secure dominant 8-3 victory over Kolkata ThunderBlades to reach UTT final

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

Defending champions U Mumba TT, led by captain Manush Shah and Anna Hursey, secured an emphatic 8-3 victory over HVR Kolkata ThunderBlades in the second semi-final of Butterfly Ultimate Table Tennis Season 7, setting up a final clash with Dempo Goa Challengers.

Indian Squash Players Secure Semifinal Spots At Asian Junior Championships

Indian Squash Players Secure Semifinal Spots At Asian Junior Championships

Rediff.com22 May 2026

India is assured of eight medals at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, with several players reaching the semifinals across different categories.

Rupa Rani And Pinki Singh Shine In Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls

Rupa Rani And Pinki Singh Shine In Commonwealth Games Lawn Bowls

Rediff.com25 Jul 2026

India's Rupa Rani Tirkey and Pinki Singh secured their third consecutive victory in the women's pairs Lawn Bowls at the Commonwealth Games, defeating Tonga in a tie-breaker to stay on course for the semifinals. Meanwhile, Putul Sonowal experienced his first defeat in the men's singles, losing to Malaysia's Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple after two initial wins.

WB SIT reconstructs scene of minor's rape-murder in Baruipur

WB SIT reconstructs scene of minor's rape-murder in Baruipur

Rediff.com14 Jul 2026

A Special Investigation Team (SIT) has reconstructed the crime scene of a rape and murder case in Baruipur, West Bengal, with the three arrested accused. Forensic experts collected new samples, and the reconstruction aimed to verify statements and corroborate evidence. This follows a previous incident where another accused was killed during a similar reconstruction. The Chief Minister has assured personal monitoring of the investigation, and four separate cases have been registered related to the incident and subsequent events.

Ravi Bishnoi Determined to End Stop-Start India Career, Targets 2028 T20 World Cup Spot

Ravi Bishnoi Determined to End Stop-Start India Career, Targets 2028 T20 World Cup Spot

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

Ravi Bishnoi opens up on missing three T20 World Cups, his desire to become a permanent fixture in India's T20 side, and his goal of securing a place in the 2028 World Cup squad.

Indian Men And Women Secure Finals Berth At Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

Indian Men And Women Secure Finals Berth At Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's men's and women's table tennis teams have both advanced to the finals of the 22nd Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships after defeating England in their respective semifinals. The men's team secured a dominant 3-0 victory, while the women's team overcame a tougher challenge with a 3-1 win. Both teams are set to face Malaysia in the championship matches.

Ruturaj Gaikwad named West Zone captain for Duleep Trophy

Ruturaj Gaikwad named West Zone captain for Duleep Trophy

Rediff.com21 Jul 2026

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of West Zone for the upcoming 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, with Shams Mulani named vice-captain, as the team prepares for the season-opening domestic competition.

Spain back on top of FIFA rankings after World Cup glory

Spain back on top of FIFA rankings after World Cup glory

Rediff.com20 Jul 2026

World Cup champions Spain climbed back to the top of the FIFA men's rankings released on Monday, while runners-up Argentina slipped to second following their defeat in the final.

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.com28 Jul 2026

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.

Siwach, Ankush One Win Away From Commonwealth Games Medals

Siwach, Ankush One Win Away From Commonwealth Games Medals

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian boxers Sachin Siwach and rising youngster Ankush have successfully advanced to the quarterfinals of their respective weight categories at the Commonwealth Games. Both athletes are now just one victory away from securing a medal for India.

Gurugram Thar driver runs over woman worker, returns body to accident site

Gurugram Thar driver runs over woman worker, returns body to accident site

Rediff.com15 Jul 2026

A woman in Gurugram allegedly hit a domestic worker with her Thar, took her to a hospital where she was declared dead, and then bizarrely returned the body to the accident spot in the society's parking area. Police are investigating the incident.

CWG: Gurindervir crashes out of men's 100m; finishes 28th in heats

CWG: Gurindervir crashes out of men's 100m; finishes 28th in heats

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Gurindervir Singh failed to live up to expectations at the Commonwealth Games, crashing out of the men's 100m event after his underwhelming timing of 10.39 seconds left him 28th overall in the heats.

Shweta Tiwari, Shalini Passi, Mallika Sherawat Join The Traitors 2

Shweta Tiwari, Shalini Passi, Mallika Sherawat Join The Traitors 2

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'I have seen many a traitor. I can identify them very easily.'

Sharmila Dhankar wins Commonwealth Games gold in women's Shot Put F57

Sharmila Dhankar wins Commonwealth Games gold in women's Shot Put F57

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

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.

Sreeshankar wins second successive CWG long jump silver; gold for para athlete Dilip Gavit

Sreeshankar wins second successive CWG long jump silver; gold for para athlete Dilip Gavit

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

India had a stellar Day 7 at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Murali Sreeshankar securing his second consecutive long jump silver medal and Indian boxers assuring the country of 10 medals by reaching the semi-finals in various categories. Para athletes also made history with a one-two finish in the men's 100m T47 event.

Nataraj Advances In Backstroke, Prakash Exits Butterfly At CWG

Nataraj Advances In Backstroke, Prakash Exits Butterfly At CWG

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj has successfully qualified for the 100m backstroke semifinals at the Commonwealth Games, finishing 13th overall. However, veteran Sajan Prakash failed to advance past the Heats in the 50m butterfly event, clocking well below his personal best. Prakash also had an underwhelming performance in the 200m butterfly finals earlier.

Commonwealth Games: Bindyarani Devi battles hard to claim weightlifting bronze

Commonwealth Games: Bindyarani Devi battles hard to claim weightlifting bronze

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

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.

Sabalenka, Djokovic to headline US Open mixed doubles

Sabalenka, Djokovic to headline US Open mixed doubles

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic are set to headline the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship, which returns with a revamped format designed to attract top singles players.

Indian Swimmer Srihari Nataraj Secures Semifinal Berth In Glasgow

Indian Swimmer Srihari Nataraj Secures Semifinal Berth In Glasgow

Rediff.com24 Jul 2026

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj has qualified for the men's 50m backstroke semifinals in Glasgow, finishing joint 14th. Additionally, para-swimmers R V V B K Budigina and Imam Ali have advanced to the finals of the 100m freestyle S13 event.

Indian Swimmers Eye Commonwealth Games Medal After Final Qualification

Indian Swimmers Eye Commonwealth Games Medal After Final Qualification

Rediff.com26 Jul 2026

The Indian men's 4x200m freestyle relay team has qualified for the final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, finishing third in their heat. The quartet, comprising Dhakshan Shashikumar, Aneesh Sunil Kumar Gowda, Aryan Nehra, and Srihari Nataraj, clocked 7:39.48, securing a spot in the eight-team final and keeping medal hopes alive.

Indian Racer Aditya Patnaik Claims First International Victory In Malaysia

Indian Racer Aditya Patnaik Claims First International Victory In Malaysia

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Mumbai-based racer Aditya Patnaik achieved his maiden international victory by winning Round 3 of the Sporting Class at the Gold Vios Championship Malaysia. After finishing third in Race 1, Patnaik secured the top spot in Race 2 at the Sepang International Circuit, earning MYR 15,000.

FIFA World Cup: USA crush Australia to seal last-32 spot

FIFA World Cup: USA crush Australia to seal last-32 spot

Rediff.com20 Jun 2026

The United States football team secured its place in the World Cup knockout stage with a convincing 2-0 victory over Australia. An early own goal and an Alex Freeman header sealed the win, despite the absence of key player Christian Pulisic. The team's depth was highlighted as they dominated the match, moving to six points in Group D.

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit closes in on Kohli; Gill stays second

ICC ODI Rankings: Rohit closes in on Kohli; Gill stays second

Rediff.com22 Jul 2026

England batters Joe Root and Ben Duckett have made significant advancements in the ICC Men's ODI Player Rankings following their instrumental performances in England's first ODI series victory over India since 2018.