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'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

'This ICC decision is absolutely right': Azhar on Bangladesh exit

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Mohammad Azharuddin has supported the International Cricket Council (ICC) decision to replace Bangladesh with Scotland in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026.

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Drug lord El Mencho's murder: FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Rediff.com24 Feb 2026

Guadalajara violence postpones matches, FIFA monitoring World Cup host city

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Borah joins BJP

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Former Assam Congress chief Bhupen Kumar Borah joined the BJP, marking a significant political shift ahead of the upcoming Assam assembly polls.

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

T20 WC: 'Hardik Pandya is key threat against Pakistan'

Rediff.com15 Feb 2026

Former Pakistan pacer Umar Gul terms Hardik Pandya India's biggest threat ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026 clash in Colombo but tips Pakistan to edge the high-pressure contest.

From Bishan Singh Bedi To Mithun Manhas: The Delhi Connection In J&K's Rise!

From Bishan Singh Bedi To Mithun Manhas: The Delhi Connection In J&K's Rise!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy win showcases a remarkable transformation in Indian cricket, fueled by Delhi's cricketing influence and strategic leadership.

India, US to sign interim trade deal in March: Goyal

India, US to sign interim trade deal in March: Goyal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that an interim trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be signed in March and operationalised in April, with chief negotiators meeting in Washington to finalize the details.

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Convinced Pakistan To Call Off Boycott

T20 World Cup: How Sri Lanka, Bangladesh Convinced Pakistan To Call Off Boycott

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, the United Arab Emirates, and other member nations had urged Pakistan to call off their India match boycott at the T20 World Cup.

T20 World Cup: Pakistan-Born USA Cricketers Denied India Visa?

T20 World Cup: Pakistan-Born USA Cricketers Denied India Visa?

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

USA's pacer Ali Khan made a big disclosure on social media that he has been denied a visa by India to participate in next month's T20 World Cup.

Pakistan to play for place in Super 8s; Namibia for pride

Pakistan to play for place in Super 8s; Namibia for pride

Rediff.com17 Feb 2026

Pakistan, after a defeat against India, face Namibia in a must-win match to qualify for the Super 8s. Their fragile batting and Shaheen Afridi's form are key concerns, while Namibia aims to play spoiler.

Does Trump Know? India, US Unite For Military Drills

Does Trump Know? India, US Unite For Military Drills

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

'When our soldiers trained side by side, we demonstrated to the world that our partnership is strong, enduring and prepared to meet any challenge.'

Man Held Over Gujarat Bomb Hoax Emails

Man Held Over Gujarat Bomb Hoax Emails

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Ahmedabad police have arrested a man from West Bengal for sending hoax bomb threat emails to schools and courts in Gujarat.

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Ranji Trophy Final: Plucky Jammu & Kashmir Face Karnataka in Historic Clash

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir take on eight-time champions Karnataka in their maiden Ranji Trophy final. KL Rahul and Shreyas Gopal lead Karnataka's charge as Auqib Nabi spearheads J&K's bowling attack.

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Wanted to play, but this is govt's decision: BCB

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board maintain they were willing to play the T20 World Cup in India but were overruled by the government, forcing their exit from the tournament.

Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine: White House

Trump 'extremely frustrated' with Russia, Ukraine: White House

Rediff.com12 Dec 2025

The White House on Thursday stated that United States President Donald Trump is 'extremely frustrated' with both Russia and Ukraine over the slow progress toward ending the ongoing war and is unwilling to engage in 'meetings just for the sake of meeting'.

Delhi Police Crackdown: 204 Arrested in 'Operation Aaghat' Before Holi

Delhi Police Crackdown: 204 Arrested in 'Operation Aaghat' Before Holi

Rediff.com3 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested 204 people and taken preventive action against 973 individuals under 'Operation Aaghat' ahead of the Holi festival. The operation targeted habitual offenders, bootleggers, drug peddlers, and other miscreants across the southern range of Delhi.

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

2026 FIFA World Cup draw: Check out the groups

Rediff.com6 Dec 2025

Next year's 48-team World Cup will be held in the United States, Canada and Mexico from June 11 to July 19, 2026.

Indian airlines cancel US flights as Iran shuts airspace

Indian airlines cancel US flights as Iran shuts airspace

Rediff.com15 Jan 2026

Parents of Kashmiri students studying in Iran have appealed to the Indian government to evacuate their children due to ongoing tensions and protests in the country. They cite difficulties in communication and travel arrangements.

War has to end: Trump to Putin after meeting Zelenskyy

War has to end: Trump to Putin after meeting Zelenskyy

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump on Thursday said he had a good meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and his message to Russian President Vladimir Putin is that 'war has to end'.

Man Held in Massive GST Fraud Case

Man Held in Massive GST Fraud Case

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The Uttar Pradesh STF has arrested a man in connection with a Goods and Services Tax (GST) fraud estimated at Rs 15,000 crore. The accused allegedly used fraudulently obtained GST registrations to create fake firms and generate bogus invoices.

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Iran War Exposes Washington's Strategic Chaos

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

What we are watching is something different: A fog manufactured and maintained by the people who started the war, so that the question of why it was started never has to be answered, observes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the war in the Middle East.

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

Odisha FC Earns Draw Against Chennaiyin FC

Odisha FC Earns Draw Against Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

Odisha FC and Chennaiyin FC played to a 1-1 draw in their Indian Super League match at the Kalinga Stadium. Carlos Delgado's second-half header secured the point for Odisha after Elsinho had given Chennaiyin the lead.

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

UN report links JeM to Red Fort blast, warns of women-only terror wing

Rediff.com13 Feb 2026

A UN Security Council report indicates that Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) was reportedly linked to a terror attack on the Red Fort in New Delhi. The report also highlights JeM's activities, including the establishment of a women-only wing and its presence in the region.

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

India unveils 'Prahaar', first national counter-terror policy

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

The policy unveiled by the home ministry is based on seven key pillars to counter the terror threats emanating from India or abroad -- prevention, responses, aggregating internal capacities, human rights and "Rule of Law"-based processes.

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Public Cloud Service Drives Oracle India's Double-Digit Run

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'

Neymar's knee surgery puts World Cup return in focus

Neymar's knee surgery puts World Cup return in focus

Rediff.com23 Dec 2025

Neymar has undergone successful arthroscopic surgery on his knee, his club Santos said on Monday, as the winger bids to get back to full fitness and earn a place in the Brazil squad for next year's World Cup.

Will Messi Turn Up for India vs USA T20 WC Clash?

Will Messi Turn Up for India vs USA T20 WC Clash?

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

Lionel Messi's final stop on his G.O.A.T India Tour produced a memorable crossover moment between football and cricket in New Delhi on Monday.

FIFA defends steep prices of World Cup tickets

FIFA defends steep prices of World Cup tickets

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

'There is football because, and thanks to, these revenues we generate with, and from, the World Cup which we reinvest all over the world.'

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Ranji Trophy Final: Don't Take Jammu And Kashmir Lightly: Former Captain Vinay Kumar Warns Karnataka

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

Former India pacer R Vinay Kumar said the enviable batting riches in their line-up will give Karnataka a huge upper hand over maiden entrants Jammu and Kashmir in the Ranji Trophy final.

Ishan Kishan's Redemption: From Snub to Pakistan Statement

Ishan Kishan's Redemption: From Snub to Pakistan Statement

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

After losing his central contract and slipping down the pecking order, Ishan Kishan rebuilt his game and mindset through discipline, meditation and domestic grind - culminating in a defining performance against Pakistan.

India's talent riches pose tough calls ahead of T20 World Cup

India's talent riches pose tough calls ahead of T20 World Cup

Rediff.com29 Dec 2025

These comments come after India recently announced their squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2026. Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in his first-ever ICC tournament as captain, with Axar Patel named as his deputy.

Prez Murmu Hosts World Champions At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Prez Murmu Hosts World Champions At Rashtrapati Bhavan!

Rediff.com29 Nov 2025

The Indian Blind Women's T20 World Cup-winning team met President Droupadi Murmu at the Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Trump backs bill to 'punish' countries buying Russian oil

Rediff.com8 Jan 2026

United States President Donald Trump has backed a sanctions bill that could impose 500 per cent tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the White House leverage against countries like China and India to stop them from purchasing cheap oil from Moscow.

Protests erupt in Manipur over Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs joining govt

Protests erupt in Manipur over Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs joining govt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Thousands protest in Manipur against Kuki-Zo-Hmar MLAs joining the government, alleging betrayal of community demands for separate administration.

Revealed: How US ensured Jaishankar's security during shutdown

Revealed: How US ensured Jaishankar's security during shutdown

Rediff.com9 Jan 2026

The US Department of State highlighted a mission-defining challenge during External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar's visit in November amid the US government shutdown, detailing the security measures taken to ensure his protection.

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Bareilly magistrate Alankar Agnihotri resigns over UGC rules, alleges 'anti-Brahmin campaign' in UP

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Meanwhile, the Uttar Pradesh government has suspended Bareilly City Magistrate Alankar Agnihotri on charges of indiscipline after he resigned from service in protest against government policies.

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

Poonawalla confirms interest in acquiring RCB

Rediff.com22 Jan 2026

Pharma tycoon Adar Poonawalla has emerged as a potential suitor for the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru, sparking fresh speculation around a possible change in ownership of one of the league's most high-profile teams.

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Is AI Really Boosting India's Economy?

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

'The real risk is not that AI will fail to transform India's economy.'
'The risk is that it already is -- while our measurement systems continue to look the other way,' observes Nishant Sahdev, a theoretical physicist at the University of North Carolina.

Khamenei killing: Protests spread in Pak, 10 killed in US consulate firing

Khamenei killing: Protests spread in Pak, 10 killed in US consulate firing

Rediff.com1 Mar 2026

The two policemen were injured by "hard and blunt instruments", while "two protesters with firearm injuries" were also brought to JPMC, the surgeon told Dawn.

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Pan-India LeT module busted, 7 Bangladeshis among 8 held

Rediff.com22 Feb 2026

In a major counter-terror operation spanning three states, the Delhi Police has dismantled a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) module comprising eight operatives, including seven Bangladeshi nationals who had illegally entered India and procured forged identity documents, an official said on Sunday.