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India At Commonwealth Games 2026: Para swimmers Jadhav, Kulkarni enter final

India At Commonwealth Games 2026: Para swimmers Jadhav, Kulkarni enter final

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

In the para swimming competition, Chaitanya Vishwas Kulkarni and Suyash Narayan Jadhav entered the S7 50m freestlye finals at the Commonwealth Games.

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.

Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Ajinkya Rahane announces retirement from international cricket

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Veteran Indian batter Ajinkya Rahane has announced his immediate retirement from all formats of international cricket, stating that the time is right for him to 'move on' after a career spanning over a decade.

Rohit Sharma, Ravi Shastri laud Ajinkya Rahane career

Rohit Sharma, Ravi Shastri laud Ajinkya Rahane career

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Tributes have poured in for Ajinkya Rahane following his retirement from international cricket, with Rohit Sharma highlighting his 'commitment and professionalism' and Ravi Shastri praising his 'yeoman service' to Indian cricket.

Asian Games medal 'very important' for me: Mirabai Chanu

Asian Games medal 'very important' for me: Mirabai Chanu

Rediff.com7 days ago

Olympic silver medallist Mirabai Chanu is now setting her sights on an Asian Games medal, acknowledging the immense pressure that comes with high expectations after her successful Commonwealth Games campaign.

Modi present, NDA meeting showcases India's employment surge, sports boost

Modi present, NDA meeting showcases India's employment surge, sports boost

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and NDA leaders reviewed India's progress in international sports and significant growth in youth employment opportunities at their weekly parliamentary meeting.

Nirmal Purja among 10 mountaineers missing in avalanche in Pakistan

Nirmal Purja among 10 mountaineers missing in avalanche in Pakistan

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Veteran Nepali mountaineer Nirmal Purja and nine other climbers are missing after an avalanche struck their expedition on Pakistan's Broad Peak. Rescue efforts are underway but are being hampered by adverse weather conditions, raising concerns for the safety of the renowned climber and his team.

Former Captain Asunta Lakra Questions Hockey India Ethics Committee's Jurisdiction

Former Captain Asunta Lakra Questions Hockey India Ethics Committee's Jurisdiction

Rediff.com4 days ago

Former India women's hockey captain Asunta Lakra has formally challenged the ethics proceedings initiated against her by Hockey India, citing procedural irregularities and questioning the Ethics Committee's jurisdiction. Lakra denies all allegations as "false, baseless, malicious, motivated and defamatory," and highlights issues with the committee's constitution and the incomplete documentation provided. This challenge comes amidst a broader context of sexual harassment allegations in Jharkhand hockey and institutional intimidation claims.

Disappointing end to Parul's CWG campaign

Disappointing end to Parul's CWG campaign

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

Indian distance runner Parul Chaudhary finished 13th in the women's 5000m final at the Commonwealth Games, clocking 15:08.56. This result continues India's wait for a medal in this event at the Games. Chaudhary, a national record holder and Asian Games champion, had also missed a medal in her preferred 3000m steeplechase event.

Sajan Prakash's CWG campaign ends in disappointment

Sajan Prakash's CWG campaign ends in disappointment

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian swimmer Sajan Prakash failed to qualify for the men's 200m freestyle finals at the Commonwealth Games, finishing fifth in his heat and 20th overall. This marks a disappointing run for the two-time Olympian, who also missed out on the 50m and 200m butterfly semifinals and has not been able to match his personal bests or national records.

'I Knew It Would Happen': Umpire Chaudhary Recalls Kohli-Gambhir's Fiery IPL 2013 Clash

'I Knew It Would Happen': Umpire Chaudhary Recalls Kohli-Gambhir's Fiery IPL 2013 Clash

Rediff.com5 days ago

Former umpire Anil Chaudhary recounted the intense verbal altercation between Virat Kohli and Gautam Gambhir during an IPL 2013 match, highlighting the aggressive playing style common among players from North India.

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water share by Karnataka

Tamil Nadu moves SC over Cauvery water share by Karnataka

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Tamil Nadu government has filed a petition in the Supreme Court regarding the Cauvery water dispute with Karnataka, alleging that the water quantum allocated by the CWRC and released by Karnataka is insufficient. The state seeks its due share of water, citing Karnataka's ample reservoir storage.

Mauricio Pochettino to lead US men's team through 2030 World Cup

Mauricio Pochettino to lead US men's team through 2030 World Cup

Rediff.com6 days ago

United States coach Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his contract, leading the men's national team through the 2030 World Cup, following their last-16 finish at this year's finals.

Bankipur bypoll: 'Lalu, Nitish' lose deposits

Bankipur bypoll: 'Lalu, Nitish' lose deposits

Rediff.com6 days ago

Prashant Kishor, founder of Jan Suraaj Party, secured a significant victory in the Bankipur Assembly bypoll, breaching a BJP bastion, while independent candidates sharing names with Bihar's political stalwarts, Lalu Prasad and Nitish Kumar, failed to make an impact and lost their security deposits.

Prashant Kishor on Bankipur win: CJP stir may have helped

Prashant Kishor on Bankipur win: CJP stir may have helped

Rediff.com6 days ago

Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor secured a significant victory in the Bankipur assembly bypoll, defeating the BJP candidate by over 19,000 votes. Kishor attributed his win to support from disgruntled members of major parties and potentially Gen Z protests, while firmly rejecting any future political alliances. He claimed the mandate was a wake-up call for the BJP-led government in Bihar and its Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, giving his party its maiden presence in the state assembly.

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $6.12 Billion to $682.35 Billion

India's Forex Reserves Jump by $6.12 Billion to $682.35 Billion

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

India's foreign exchange reserves increased by USD 6.118 billion, reaching USD 682.354 billion for the week ending July 24, according to the Reserve Bank of India.

Friendship Day: The Art Of Letting Building Friends Go

Friendship Day: The Art Of Letting Building Friends Go

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

There are friends you make because life brings you together. And then there are friends who become part of the place you call home. Mine lived across my building.

Sena split: SC says party controls legislature wing, but MLAs need 'elbow room'

Sena split: SC says party controls legislature wing, but MLAs need 'elbow room'

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Supreme Court, hearing pleas on the Shiv Sena split, observed that a political party retains control over its legislature wing and its valid decisions must prevail, but also advocated for granting 'elbow room' to elected representatives for political decisions if a majority 'genuinely disagree' with party directions.

'Young People Feel Uncertainty Because Of The Huge Disruption In The Job Market'

'Young People Feel Uncertainty Because Of The Huge Disruption In The Job Market'

Rediff.com3 days ago

'It could be in IT, it could be in administration, it could be in legal, it could be in technical services, but entry level jobs are rapidly disappearing because AI is taking them over.' 'So, the big question what would happen if the bottom rung of the ladder is removed?'

AI could erode India's outsourcing advantage, warns WB report

AI could erode India's outsourcing advantage, warns WB report

Rediff.com4 days ago

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to alter hiring patterns in South Asia, with multinational companies (MNCs) and firms integrated into global value chains (GVCs) reducing recruitment more sharply than domestic firms, signalling the technology's early impact on the region's export-oriented services sector, according to the World Bank's World Development Report 2026.

Three NCPI MPs skip NDA meeting amid rift among Trinamool rebels

Three NCPI MPs skip NDA meeting amid rift among Trinamool rebels

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union ministers and leaders of the National Democratic Alliance allies on Tuesday attended the ruling coalition's weekly meeting of parliamentarians, where the absence of three Nationalist Citizens Party of India (NCPI) MPs stood out amid signs of differences within the 20-member group of Trinamool Congress rebels over its association with the alliance.

'There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only PoK': India rebukes NYT headline

'There is no Pakistani Kashmir, only PoK': India rebukes NYT headline

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

The Indian Embassy in the US strongly refuted a New York Times headline referring to "Pakistani Kashmir," asserting that there is only Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and that Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh are integral parts of India. The embassy highlighted Pakistan's illegal occupation and exploitation of these territories, linking it to ongoing protests in PoK.

Ravi, Ali fall short of CWG Para swimming medals

Ravi, Ali fall short of CWG Para swimming medals

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

Indian para swimmers Ravi Veera Venkata Bhavan Budigina and Ali Imam finished sixth and eighth respectively in the men's 50m freestyle S13 final at the Commonwealth Games, missing out on a medal. Scotland's Stephen Clegg won gold in the event.

Neeraj Chopra Makes CWG Javelin Final Despite Tricky Winds

Neeraj Chopra Makes CWG Javelin Final Despite Tricky Winds

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Neeraj Chopra, along with Rohit Yadav and Yashvir Singh, have successfully qualified for the men's javelin throw final at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, ensuring a full Indian contingent in the medal round.

Meta global team meets IT ministry officials over Modi post removal

Meta global team meets IT ministry officials over Modi post removal

Rediff.com4 days ago

Meta's global team met with top Indian IT Ministry officials following government summons regarding the temporary restriction of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Facebook post and ongoing concerns about child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on its platforms.

'Food poisoning cost me gold': Selva Prabhu

'Food poisoning cost me gold': Selva Prabhu

Rediff.com6 days ago

Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Selva Prabhu attributes his failure to secure a gold medal in Glasgow to food poisoning, stating that a performance near his personal best would have been sufficient for the top spot. He is now focused on qualifying for the upcoming Asian Games.

Real Estate Developers Shelve IPO Plans as Housing Demand Cools, Investor Sentiment Muted

Real Estate Developers Shelve IPO Plans as Housing Demand Cools, Investor Sentiment Muted

Rediff.com6 days ago

Several Indian real estate companies, including BPTP Ltd and Smartworld Developers, are rethinking or shelving their initial public offering (IPO) plans, which were expected to raise around 15,000 crore, due to weaker housing demand, higher costs, and a more cautious investment climate.

Hockey India defends new saffron jersey for World Cup teams

Hockey India defends new saffron jersey for World Cup teams

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Hockey India has defended its decision to change the national men's and women's hockey teams' jerseys to saffron for the upcoming FIH World Cup, citing technical feedback and the symbolic value of the colour.

India's Srihari Nataraj Qualifies For 100m Backstroke Semifinals At Commonwealth Games

India's Srihari Nataraj Qualifies For 100m Backstroke Semifinals At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com28 Jul 2026

Indian swimmer Srihari Nataraj has 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. In para-swimming, R.V.V.B.K. Budigina and Ali Imam both reached the finals of the men's 50m freestyle.

South African Swimmer Chad Le Clos Makes History At Commonwealth Games

South African Swimmer Chad Le Clos Makes History At Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

South African swimmer Chad le Clos has surpassed Emma McKeon to become the most decorated athlete in Commonwealth Games history, securing his 21st medal with a bronze in the men's 4x100 medley relay. This achievement adds to his impressive tally of seven golds, five silvers, and nine bronzes across five Games.

15 Details You Missed In Spider-Man: Brand New Day

15 Details You Missed In Spider-Man: Brand New Day

Rediff.com4 days ago

From comic-book recreations and Daredevil connections to hints about Silk and the X-Men, here are 15 details you may have missed in Spider-Man: Brand New Day.

Kerala rains: 25 dead, over 18K evacuated; red alert in 8 districts

Kerala rains: 25 dead, over 18K evacuated; red alert in 8 districts

Rediff.com5 days ago

The heavy rains that have battered Kerala since August 1 have claimed 25 lives, left four people missing, injured 10 and damaged hundreds of properties, forcing thousands to seek shelter in relief camps, the state government said on Tuesday.

Praveen, Selva win CWG triple jump silver, bronze

Praveen, Selva win CWG triple jump silver, bronze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Indian triple jumpers Praveen Chitravel and Selva Prabhu Thirumaran secured silver and bronze medals respectively at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games, with Chitravel jumping 16.58m and Thirumaran 16.52m. Jamaica's Jordan Scott won gold, while Ramesh Shanmugam finished seventh in the para athletics segment.

Chandipura virus outbreak: Centre rushes expert team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

Chandipura virus outbreak: Centre rushes expert team to Gujarat, Rajasthan

Rediff.com4 days ago

The Union health ministry has deployed a National Joint Outbreak Response Team (NJORT) to Gujarat and Rajasthan to strengthen the response to the ongoing Chandipura Virus Disease (CHPV) outbreak.

Meet Prashant Kishor's Wife, Jahnavi Das

Meet Prashant Kishor's Wife, Jahnavi Das

Rediff.com5 days ago

Prashant Kishor and Dr Jahnavi Das first met while working on a United Nations public health initiative.

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

'Aditya Chopra Is The Best Brother-In-Law Anyone Could Ask For'

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

'It's very easy for people to say, 'She got work because of her connections. What they don't see is the number of rejections I went through. Even if someone helps you get your first opportunity, you can't sustain a career unless you know your craft. I wanted people to hire me because they believed in my work, not because I was related to someone.'

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan acquitted in women wrestlers' sexual harassment case

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan acquitted in women wrestlers' sexual harassment case

Rediff.com6 days ago

A Delhi court on Monday acquitted former Wrestling Federation of India chief Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and co-accused Vinod Tomar in a sexual harassment case filed by women wrestlers.

New Study Reveals How Solar Winds Strip Mars' Atmosphere

New Study Reveals How Solar Winds Strip Mars' Atmosphere

Rediff.com6 days ago

A new study reveals that solar winds gradually strip atmospheric particles from Mars, similar to how wind creates waves on water. Researchers used data from NASA's MAVEN and China's Tianwen-1 missions to identify Kelvin-Helmholtz waves as a key mechanism driving this atmospheric escape, explaining how Mars transformed from a potentially habitable planet to its current cold, dry state.

'I was told I only want IPL': Shashank

'I was told I only want IPL': Shashank

Rediff.com6 days ago

Punjab Kings all-rounder Shashank Singh is set to play for Pondicherry in the 2026-27 domestic season after securing an NOC from the Chhattisgarh State Cricket Sangh. Singh alleges a lack of support from Chhattisgarh during his injury recovery and claims he was unfairly excluded from state tournaments and camps, despite being a top domestic performer. He plans to focus on white-ball cricket moving forward.

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Advances To CWG 200m Butterfly Final

Indian Swimmer Sajan Prakash Advances To CWG 200m Butterfly Final

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Indian Olympian Sajan Prakash has qualified for the men's 200m butterfly final at the Commonwealth Games, finishing second in his heat. His performance was just shy of his personal best.