News for 'South India'

Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing in Kolkata

Mohammed Shami appears for SIR hearing in Kolkata

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Mohammed Shami on Tuesday appeared before poll officials in Kolkata for his scheduled hearing under the ongoing SIR exercise in West Bengal.

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Fans pitch Gillespie for India job... his one-word reply

Rediff.com1 Jan 2026

Jason, who also served as Pakistan's head coach in 2024 from April to December, was interacting with his followers on X handle.

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Indian Travel Gets Personal in 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Ultra-personalisation is the new standard for Indian tourists.

Shkhar Dhawan praises Shweta Sehrawat's growth

Shkhar Dhawan praises Shweta Sehrawat's growth

Rediff.com10 Jan 2026

Former India opener Shikhar Dhawan said Shweta Sehrawat has shown remarkable growth as a player and a leader, backing the young all-rounder to build on her steady rise in the Women's Premier League (WPL).

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Vijay Amritraj receives Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet get Padma Shri

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Vijay Amritraj gets Padma Bhushan; Rohit Sharma, Harmanpreet Kaur receive Padma Shri

Women's WC: South Africa reveal ploy to unsettle India

Women's WC: South Africa reveal ploy to unsettle India

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

We need to back ourselves to keep Smriti Mandhana quiet: SA's De Klerk

What Does It Cost To Live Per Day?

What Does It Cost To Live Per Day?

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

What does it cost per day for a single person to live in different countries? Here is sampling of expenses.

India Leads World In Real-Time Payments

India Leads World In Real-Time Payments

Rediff.com19 Dec 2025

In its June 2025 review, the International Monetary Fund spotlighted India's Unified Payments Interface as the world's most dominant retail instant-payment network, moving more transactions than any other system on the globe.

Digital arrest case: SC issues notice to Centre, CBI, RBI

Digital arrest case: SC issues notice to Centre, CBI, RBI

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

The Supreme Court has sought responses from the Centre, the CBI and others on a plea filed by a 78-year-old retired banker who was duped of Rs 23 crore after allegedly being put under "digital arrest" for nearly a month.

Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat

Gardner warns India: Australia still the team to beat

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Gardner said familiarity with home conditions would work in Australia's favour but acknowledged India's growing threat.

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Animal companions are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders.

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

'Every fan in India excited for Shubman Gill's comeback'

Rediff.com8 Dec 2025

Shubman Gill was ruled out of the second Test against South Africa and the recently concluded three-match ODI series due to a neck injury.

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

How India turned Dharamsala into a nightmare for SA

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

India beat South Africa by seven wickets on Sunday to take a 2-1 lead in the T20 series after their bowlers skittled the tourists for 117, with Indian pacer Arshdeep Singh's performance setting up the platform for a dominant win for the hosts in Dharamsala.

Bajaj Auto logs best quarterly earnings in Q3

Bajaj Auto logs best quarterly earnings in Q3

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Two-wheeler (2W) major Bajaj Auto on Friday posted its highest ever quarterly revenue and profit during the third quarter of 2025-26 (Q3FY26). Bajaj Auto's consolidated net profit for the quarter grew by 25 per cent year-on-year (Y-o-Y) to Rs 2,749 crore, with the revenue also growing 23 per cent to Rs 16,204 crore.

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Big blow for India's WTC Final hopes!

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

India on Friday slipped a rung to sixth position on the World Test Championship standings after New Zealand's comprehensive nine-wicket victory against the West Indies in Wellington.

How Many Lok Sabha Seats Will South India Lose In 2029?

How Many Lok Sabha Seats Will South India Lose In 2029?

Rediff.com6 Mar 2025

'Kerala will lose 6 seats, Tamil Nadu 9 seats, Telangana and Karnataka 2 seats each, Andhra Pradesh 5 seats.'

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

PIX: India thump SA in Dharamsala, take 2-1 series lead

Rediff.com14 Dec 2025

IMAGES from the 3rd T20I between India and South Africa in Dharamsala on Sunday.

'Do I get credit for it?': Trump on India-Pak truce claim

'Do I get credit for it?': Trump on India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com30 Dec 2025

Since May 10, when Trump announced on social media that India and Pakistan had agreed to a "full and immediate" ceasefire after a "long night" of talks mediated by Washington, he has repeated his claim over 70 times that he ended the conflict between India and Pakistan.

Sensex gains 398 points on easing of geopolitical tensions

Sensex gains 398 points on easing of geopolitical tensions

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Benchmark equity indices Sensex and Nifty rebounded on Thursday after three sessions of losses, tracking gains in global markets after US President Donald Trump struck a conciliatory tone on Greenland. In a volatile session, the 30-share BSE Sensex climbed 397.74 points, or 0.49 per cent, to close at 82,307.37.

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

It has been a year since I have been dreaming of this time: Surya on Player of Series show

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

WPL 2026: Can DC carry winning momentum forward?

Rediff.com26 Jan 2026

On a high after beating RCB, Delhi Capitals aim for strong showing against Gujarat Giants

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

'Play fearless': Suryakumar tells Team India

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav urged his teammates to remain on the fearless on the cricket pitch.

Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday

Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

With three league games still to be played, the former champions would need outright victories in all their remaining fixtures to harbour any realistic chance of making it to the knockout stage.

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Pant ready for final audition before South Africa Tests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

India A skipper Rishabh Pant will look to build on the gains from the first match, while the likes of Mohammed Siraj and Kuldeep Yadav will aim for crucial red-ball game time in the second four-day match against a Temba Bavuma-led South Africa A in Bengaluru from Thursday.

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

'I'd pick Rishabh Pant in my team any day of the week'

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

For Ian Smith, a player of Rishabh Pant's calibre walks into any T20 side and hence the former New Zealand stumper finds it baffling that the keeper-batter hasn't been picked for the upcoming World Cup starting in less than three weeks' time.

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Sensex slips below 82K amid widespread sell-off

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Market sentiment is likely to remain cautious as investors position themselves for the upcoming Union Budget and the US Fed's interest rate decision, where expectations are muted.

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

A sad moment in cricket: Players' body on Bangladesh T20 WC exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Cricket's players' body labels Bangladesh's T20 World Cup withdrawal a sad moment, warning divisions could hurt the game's future.

Fit-again Rishabh Pant back for South Africa Tests

Fit-again Rishabh Pant back for South Africa Tests

Rediff.com5 Nov 2025

Rishabh Pant was ruled out for nearly three months after he fractured his foot during the fourth Test against England in Manchester in July.

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

'He's still hungry': Kohli not done yet...

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

South African pace legend Allan Donald perceived that Virat Kohli retired from Test cricket a touch sooner, but said the star Indian batter has the hunger to keep himself going till the 2027 ODI World Cup.

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

K L Rahul Ends India's Epic Toss Jinx!

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Captain K L Rahul broke India's infamous toss jinx on Saturday as the hosts won the coin flip for the first time in 21 ODIs.

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

Rediff.com3 Jan 2026

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel.

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

'Coach at home' helps SKY script blazing comeback vs NZ in Raipur

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav, who returned to form with a blazing 82* against New Zealand at Raipur, spoke on how he dealt with his lean patch

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rohit's hilarious advice to Kuldeep ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Rohit Sharma offered a hilarious piece of advice to spinner Kuldeep Yadav ahead of the T20 World Cup this year from February 7.

'Not possible every time': Captain Gill backs Rohit

'Not possible every time': Captain Gill backs Rohit

Rediff.com19 Jan 2026

Captain Shubman Gill backed veteran opener Rohit Sharma despite his below-par showing during India's 2-1 defeat in the three-match ODI series against New Zealand.

Sensex sinks below 82K; Nifty ended down 75 points

Sensex sinks below 82K; Nifty ended down 75 points

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Stock market benchmarks ended with losses for the third straight session on Wednesday as heightened geopolitical tensions, weak global peers and persistent foreign fund outflows unnerved investors.

'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

'Kohli's India should have won 3-4 trophies'

Rediff.com24 Dec 2025

Former spinner Harbhajan Singh believes India should have won more trophies during Virat Kohli's reign as a white-ball captain as he had a good bunch of players under him.

'Humiliated' Mamata storms out of meeting with CEC

'Humiliated' Mamata storms out of meeting with CEC

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee, along with families affected by the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls, met with the Chief Election Commissioner to voice their concerns and demand a halt to the revision process.

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Sexual assault case: Court rejects bail plea of shooting coach Bhardwaj

Rediff.com23 Jan 2026

Faridabad court rejects shooting coach Bhardwaj's anticipatory bail plea in sexual assault case

Daryl Mitchell nudges No 1 Virat Kohli off his perch

Daryl Mitchell nudges No 1 Virat Kohli off his perch

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Mitchell, who was instrumental in New Zealand's historic ODI series win over India on January 18, is the new World No 1 batter in ODIs.

Squash World Cup: India blank Brazil, meet SA in quarters

Squash World Cup: India blank Brazil, meet SA in quarters

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

Already through to the quarter-finals, hosts India blanked debutants Brazil 4-0 in their final Pool B match of the Squash World Cup in Chennai on Thursday.