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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open with shoulder injury

Novak Djokovic pulls out of Miami Open with shoulder injury

Rediff.com2 days ago

Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury.

PV Sindhu Urges Aspiring Athletes to Prioritise Education

PV Sindhu Urges Aspiring Athletes to Prioritise Education

Rediff.com57 minutes ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu emphasises the importance of education for aspiring athletes, highlighting the risks of focusing solely on sports and the lifelong value of academics.

Uttar Pradesh Authorities Target LPG Black Market with Raids and Arrests

Uttar Pradesh Authorities Target LPG Black Market with Raids and Arrests

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Uttar Pradesh authorities have launched a statewide crackdown on black marketing of LPG and other essential commodities, resulting in FIRs against distributors and arrests.

'10 men made it impossible': Guardiola after Champions League exit

'10 men made it impossible': Guardiola after Champions League exit

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Pep Guardiola remains optimistic about Manchester City's future despite their Champions League elimination by Real Madrid, highlighting the team's spirit and the importance of experience for new players.

Postal department launches premium services with 24-hour, 48-hour delivery guarantee

Postal department launches premium services with 24-hour, 48-hour delivery guarantee

Rediff.com20 hours ago

India Post has launched three premium delivery services, including 24-hour and 48-hour delivery options, to compete with private courier companies and capitalise on the growing e-commerce market.

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

'Experience Vs Garam Khoon': Suryakumar Compares India's T20 World Cup Wins

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav compares India's 2024 and 2026 T20 World Cup winning squads, highlighting the shift from experienced enthusiasm to youthful passion.

India Drawn With Pakistan, England In Hockey World Cup Group

India Drawn With Pakistan, England In Hockey World Cup Group

Rediff.com16 hours ago

The Indian men's and women's hockey teams discover their opponents for the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, co-hosted by the Netherlands and Belgium.

LaLiga: Barcelona ease past Sevilla, maintain lead at top

LaLiga: Barcelona ease past Sevilla, maintain lead at top

Rediff.com2 days ago

Raphinha hat-trick fires Barcelona past Sevilla at top

The Year Of Michael B Jordan

The Year Of Michael B Jordan

Rediff.com1 days ago

An awards season full of twists, upsets, and shifting narratives culminated in a night that defied early predictions. The Best Actor race delivered the biggest surprise, as momentum, controversy, and changing perceptions reshaped the field.

RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Marries Influencer

RCB Pacer Yash Dayal Marries Influencer

Rediff.com1 days ago

Royal Challengers Bengaluru pacer Yash Dayal has married content creator Shweta Pundir in a private ceremony in Noida.

Squash Star Anahat Singh Eyes Medal At LA 2028 Olympic Games

Squash Star Anahat Singh Eyes Medal At LA 2028 Olympic Games

Rediff.com23 hours ago

India's top-ranked squash player Anahat Singh is focusing on the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics as the sport is all set to make its Olympic debut.

Helly Is Flying High With...

Helly Is Flying High With...

Rediff.com1 days ago

She first won hearts as the sweet, sanskari bahu in Swaragini but Helly Shah is clearly ready for a new take-off.

'According to BJP's convenience': Cong questions poll schedule

'According to BJP's convenience': Cong questions poll schedule

Rediff.com1 days ago

Top Congress leaders are questioning whether the Election Commission's announced schedule for the Assembly polls unduly benefits the BJP, citing concerns over the timing and structuring of election phases.

'There Could Be More Violence In Pakistan'

'There Could Be More Violence In Pakistan'

Rediff.com2 hours ago

'TTP has vowed to take revenge for the attacks that Pakistan is carrying out against Afghanistan.' 'To diminish this threat, Pakistan is hitting Afghanistan hard.'

Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif To Reunite For This Movie

Ranbir Kapoor-Katrina Kaif To Reunite For This Movie

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The script for Raajneeti 2 is ready, and the time is ripe.'

IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike: Moody's

IndiGo to face pressure from fuel price spike: Moody's

Rediff.com21 hours ago

IndiGo airline will face near-term pressure on profitability from rising fuel prices following the escalation of conflict in West Asia, though it is likely to pass on higher costs to passengers over time because its ticket booking cycle is relatively short, according to a report by Moody's Ratings.

Sanju Samson Opens Up on Royals Exit, CSK Move

Sanju Samson Opens Up on Royals Exit, CSK Move

Rediff.com1 days ago

Sanju Samson finally breaks his silence on leaving Rajasthan Royals as he prepares for a new chapter with Chennai Super Kings in IPL 2026 and the chance to learn from MS Dhoni.

Gulveer Singh Shines at NYC Half Marathon with Third-Place Finish

Gulveer Singh Shines at NYC Half Marathon with Third-Place Finish

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian distance runner Gulveer Singh finished third at the New York City Half Marathon, clocking 59 minutes 42 seconds. While the time is faster than the national record, it won't be recognised due to course regulations.

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rima Das: 'I Like That Magic When You Just Follow Life'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'I am quite impulsive when making a movie. That is the reason I need to stop sometimes, probably pause.'

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Why Supreme Court granted bail to Shabir Shah in terror funding case

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Supreme Court of India has granted bail to Kashmiri separatist leader Shabir Ahmed Shah, who has been in jail for over eight years in a terror funding case, citing the unlikelihood of a timely trial conclusion and the curtailment of personal liberty.

Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games After Home Tournament

Ramit Tandon Focuses on Asian Games After Home Tournament

Rediff.com18 hours ago

Squash player Ramit Tandon is focusing on the Asian Games in September, using the Indian Open as preparation. He highlights the advantage of competing at home and the challenges of international travel.

Over 1 Crore Public Grievances Received in Five Years: What's Being Done?

Over 1 Crore Public Grievances Received in Five Years: What's Being Done?

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The Lok Sabha was informed that over 1 crore public grievances were received in the last five years through the Centralised Public Grievance Redress and Monitoring System (CPGRAMS). The government has taken several measures to improve the accountability and efficiency of the grievance redressal mechanism.

IPL 2026: 'Won't Be Surprised If Dhoni Gives Sanju Keeping Role'

IPL 2026: 'Won't Be Surprised If Dhoni Gives Sanju Keeping Role'

Rediff.com20 hours ago

'Sanju Samson is the right guy to take over, and credit to Dhoni because he's hung around, waiting for the right person to come.'

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Gujarat Court Sentences Five in 2016 Una Flogging Case

Rediff.com1 days ago

A special court in Gujarat has sentenced five individuals to five years in prison for the 2016 Una flogging incident, where four Dalit men were thrashed for skinning a cow carcass. The verdict follows massive protests sparked by the incident.

IPL 2026: RCB's King Arrives! Kohli lands in Bengaluru

IPL 2026: RCB's King Arrives! Kohli lands in Bengaluru

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Virat Kohli has returned to Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) after a successful season, aiming to defend their IPL title.

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Mithali Raj, Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny, Honoured With BCCI Lifetime Achievement Awards

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's cricketing greats Rahul Dravid, Roger Binny and Mithali Raj were honoured with BCCI's Lifetime Achievement Award, in New Delhi, on Sunday.

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Max Verstappen slams 'joke' Formula One after Chinese Grand Prix retirement

Rediff.com2 days ago

Verstappen slams 'joke' F1 after Chinese GP retirement

Chhattisgarh Official Arrested in Road Project Compensation Scam

Chhattisgarh Official Arrested in Road Project Compensation Scam

Rediff.com17 hours ago

A suspended revenue department official has been arrested in Chhattisgarh in connection with an alleged compensation scam related to the Bharatmala road project, which caused a loss of Rs 32 crore to the exchequer.

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Indian Wells: Medvedev stuns Alcaraz, sets up Sinner final

Rediff.com3 days ago

Russian Daniil Medvedev will meet Italian Jannik Sinner in the final at the Indian Wells Tennis tournament in California.

Venezuela Wins First World Baseball Classic: How National Pride Powered The Upset Over US

Venezuela Wins First World Baseball Classic: How National Pride Powered The Upset Over US

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Venezuela defeated the United States 3-2 to win its first World Baseball Classic title, showcasing team unity and national pride.

Why Hardik's leadership key to Mumbai Indians' IPL success

Why Hardik's leadership key to Mumbai Indians' IPL success

Rediff.com1 days ago

Former India spinner Harbhajan Singh believes Mumbai Indians captain Hardik Pandya needs to lead from the front if the team is to win the upcoming IPL.

Pakistan Cricket Board Reassures on Overseas Players' PSL Travel Plans Despite Regional Conflicts

Pakistan Cricket Board Reassures on Overseas Players' PSL Travel Plans Despite Regional Conflicts

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has dismissed concerns regarding the travel plans of overseas players for the Pakistan Super League (PSL) despite ongoing regional tensions. The 11th edition of the PSL is set to begin on March 26 and will feature an increased number of foreign players, particularly from Australia.

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Tipped To Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

IPL 2026: Ishan Kishan Tipped To Lead Sunrisers Hyderabad

Rediff.com1 days ago

Ishan Kishan is reportedly the leading candidate to captain Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026 if regular skipper Pat Cummins fails to recover from a lumbar stress injury.

India's Final AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Against Hong Kong to be Held in Kochi

India's Final AFC Asian Cup Qualifier Against Hong Kong to be Held in Kochi

Rediff.com3 days ago

India's final match of the AFC Asian Cup Saudi Arabia 2027 Qualifiers against Hong Kong will be held in Kochi on March 31. Although India is out of contention for the AFC Asian Cup 2027, the match is still important for FIFA ranking points.

7 Significant Facts About Ramzan

7 Significant Facts About Ramzan

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Ramzan is the most sacred month of the Islamic calendar.

Koneru Humpy Weighs Candidates Tournament Participation Due to Cyprus Safety Concerns

Koneru Humpy Weighs Candidates Tournament Participation Due to Cyprus Safety Concerns

Rediff.com4 hours ago

Indian Grandmaster Koneru Humpy is uncertain about competing in the Candidates Tournament in Cyprus due to safety concerns amid the West Asia conflict, despite assurances from FIDE.

How NDA Won All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats In Bihar

How NDA Won All 5 Rajya Sabha Seats In Bihar

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Opposition had the numbers to win one Rajya Sabha seat from Bihar. As it turned out, four MLAs skipped the voting, helping the NDA to sweep the polls.

Kochi Cyber Police Recovers Majority of Funds Stolen in Digital Arrest Scam

Kochi Cyber Police Recovers Majority of Funds Stolen in Digital Arrest Scam

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kochi city cyber police have recovered over 1 crore stolen from an 81-year-old man through a 'digital arrest' online fraud. The incident occurred in November when the man was defrauded of around 1.30 crore. Police intervention led to the recovery of 1.06 crore from a bank in Jammu and Kashmir.

Last-Gasp Goal Earns Kerala Blasters a Point Against East Bengal

Last-Gasp Goal Earns Kerala Blasters a Point Against East Bengal

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kerala Blasters FC secured a 1-1 draw against East Bengal FC in an Indian Super League match, with Muhammad Ajsal scoring a late equaliser after Youssef Ezzejjari had given East Bengal the lead.

IPL 2026: RCB sweat over Josh Hazlewood's availability

IPL 2026: RCB sweat over Josh Hazlewood's availability

Rediff.com4 days ago

Josh Hazlewood is still awaiting medical clearance for IPL 2026 after hamstring and Achilles injuries, leaving Royal Challengers Bengaluru uncertain about the availability of their leading pacer.