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Kamboj set to replace injured Akash Deep in 4th Test

Kamboj set to replace injured Akash Deep in 4th Test

Rediff.com22 Jul 2025

India pacer Akash Deep was on Tuesday ruled out of the fourth Test against England due to a groin injury, and captain Shubman Gill said uncapped fast bowler Anshul Kamboj is close to making his debut at Old Trafford.

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal help India share spoils on Day 1

PIX: Gill, Jaiswal help India share spoils on Day 1

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

Gill second successive ton as skipper takes India to 310 for 5

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

'US Taking Relations With Pakistan's Generals To A Very Dramatic Level'

Rediff.com30 Jun 2025

'Trump's sons, and the son of Trump's Mideast envoy Steven Witkoff, are in the crypto business and recently signed deals with Pakistan's crypto council.' 'It may not be coincidental that not long before the Trump-Munir meeting, the head of Pakistan's crypto council met with Trump's White House crypto policy czar.'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

'Pakistan Could Be Planning Something Against India'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

'We need to be very vigilant as we are passing through some fraught times.'

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

How Gill's epic 269 set up India's Edgbaston charge

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill scored a record-breaking 269 and their seamers struck early to put the tourists in a commanding position at Edgbaston on Thursday.

What are Gill & Co's favourite English things?

What are Gill & Co's favourite English things?

Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

In a video shared by the BCCI on 'X', several Indian players, including skipper Gill, shared what comes to mind when they think of playing in England.

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Air India cuts 38 int'l flights, suspends 3 routes till July 15

Rediff.com19 Jun 2025

The Tata Group-owned airline, grappling with disruptions following the fatal plane crash on June 12 in Ahmedabad, said the objective of reducing flights on 18 international routes is to restore schedule stability and minimise last-minute inconvenience to passengers.

India's retaliatory tariff proposal may hurt trade pact talks with US: GTRI

India's retaliatory tariff proposal may hurt trade pact talks with US: GTRI

Rediff.com13 May 2025

India's proposal to impose retaliatory import duty on certain US products in response to American tariffs on steel and aluminium could cast a shadow over ongoing negotiations for a trade agreement between the two countries, think tank GTRI said on Tuesday. The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) said that if the US engages in consultations with India on the matter or withdraws tariffs, a resolution may be reached.

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Gill, Rahul slam fifties in warm-up game

Rediff.com14 Jun 2025

Gill, Rahul score fifties in intra-squad practice match against India A ahead of England Test

Deal I'm most proud of...: Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Deal I'm most proud of...: Trump repeats India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com31 May 2025

Trump said that leaders in India and Pakistan are "great leaders" and "they understood, and they agreed, and that all stopped".

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

India Needs More Minds Like Suhas & Anjan

Rediff.com10 Jul 2025

These are 'hidden champions' of strategic research and innovation. They are worthy of emulation within Indian industry, and maybe even a Padma!, notes R Gopalakrishnan.

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

How Gill put India in command of Edgbaston Test

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

After India captain Shubman Gill had scored another masterful century at Edgbaston, India fast bowlers Akash Deep and Mohammed Siraj blew away England's top order.

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

US JOINS ISRAELI WAR AGAINST IRAN, STRIKES 3 NUCLEAR SITES

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

US President Donald Trump on Saturday (local time) said that the United States has launched an attack on three Nuclear sites in Iran.

Achieved objective to stop nuke threat: Trump after triple strikes on Iran

Achieved objective to stop nuke threat: Trump after triple strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

After his remarks at the White House. Trump, in his Truth Social pos,t warned that any retaliation from Iran would be met with "force far greater than what was witnessed tonight."

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Historic moment for US, Israel, World: Trump after US strikes on Iran

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described the operation as a historic moment for the US, Israel and the world, while urging Iran to agree to end the ongoing conflict.

'Make Iran Great Again': Trump talks regime change after strikes

'Make Iran Great Again': Trump talks regime change after strikes

Rediff.com23 Jun 2025

Trump's remarks came a day after the US launched Operation Midnight Hammer, targeting three of Iran's key nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan.

'Kill me too': Tharoor recounts Pahalgam survivor's cry

'Kill me too': Tharoor recounts Pahalgam survivor's cry

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

haroor said the visit's main purpose was to share what India has endured and seek solidarity in the fight against terrorism.

No trade if you fight: Trump repeats claim he stopped India-Pak conflict

No trade if you fight: Trump repeats claim he stopped India-Pak conflict

Rediff.com26 Jun 2025

Trump said he had a series of phone calls on trade with both India and Pakistan.

Gauff's Grand Slam Story: 10 Fast Facts You Can't Miss

Gauff's Grand Slam Story: 10 Fast Facts You Can't Miss

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

Factbox on American second seed Coco Gauff, who defeated Belarusian world number one Aryna Sabalenka

Trump gives two-week deadline to Iran before military action

Trump gives two-week deadline to Iran before military action

Rediff.com20 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has opened a two-week window for diplomacy with Iran before deciding on military action, aiming to restart stalled negotiations amid Israel's bombing campaign, CNN reported.

I was in the room: Jaishankar on Trump's India-Pak truce claim

I was in the room: Jaishankar on Trump's India-Pak truce claim

Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Jaishankar said that the Pahalgam attack "was an act of economic warfare. It was meant to destroy tourism in Kashmir, which was the mainstay of the economy. It was also meant to provoke religious violence because people were asked to identify their faith before they were killed."

Trump@6 Months: Resetting The Global Order

Trump@6 Months: Resetting The Global Order

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

In the short run, the Trump presidency has already ensured one thing: The assumptions of the past can no longer guide the strategies of the future, points out Manish Dabhade.

Pak govt draws flak for seeking Peace Nobel for Trump

Pak govt draws flak for seeking Peace Nobel for Trump

Rediff.com22 Jun 2025

The Pakistan government, as well as the country's military establishment, have come under severe criticism from netizens on social media for recommending United States President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize.

With India in fight against terrorism: US to Indian delegation

With India in fight against terrorism: US to Indian delegation

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

A statement issued by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce said Landau "reaffirmed the United States' strong support of India in the fight against terrorism and the strategic partnership between the two countries".

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

'Gill has just become captain, it's a honeymoon period'

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill is enjoying a 'honeymoon period' as India's Test captain but there will be more pressure on him in the days to come, feels former India skipper Sourav Ganguly.

Report reveals how India hit targets deep inside Pakistan

Report reveals how India hit targets deep inside Pakistan

Rediff.com15 May 2025

India's strikes on Pakistan damaged runways and structures across at least six airfields, according to a visual analysis by The Washington Post, which experts said were the most significant attacks of their kind in decades of simmering conflict between the two nations.

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

US Congressmen back India's right to respond to terrorism

Rediff.com5 Jun 2025

The lawmakers also hailed the strong strategic partnership between India and the US during a meeting with an all-party delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, who briefed them on the cross-border terrorism faced by India and the country's strong and resolute stance in the fight against terror.

'What I liked about Shubman...': Rahane on what sets Gill apart

'What I liked about Shubman...': Rahane on what sets Gill apart

Rediff.com8 Jul 2025

Rahane lauded Gill's temperament under pressure, especially after India had lost the opening Test.

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

What's G.R.E.A.T. About India's Edgbaston Win

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

India's historic first-ever Test win at Edgbaston by a massive 336 runs after losing the first Test was a triumph of Grit, Resilience, Excellence, Aggressiveness, and Tactfulness, a truly GREAT performance that will be remembered for years, asserts veteran cricket correspondent K R Nayar.

Trump Is Closer Than Ever To Win The Nobel

Trump Is Closer Than Ever To Win The Nobel

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

Trump couldn't care less anymore about the Israeli demand for Iran's 'de-nuclearisation' and 'de-militarisation.' Trump pins hopes on a grand bargain with Iran as a partner in America First, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

Rohit, Bumrah Delivered When It Mattered Most!

Rohit, Bumrah Delivered When It Mattered Most!

Rediff.com31 May 2025

In the IPL Eliminator against Gujarat Titans on Friday, May 30 2025, Mumbai Indians' seasoned campaigners Rohit Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah were the difference-makers, underlining the timeless adage that in cricket, it's the big players who deliver on the big occasions.

6 Reasons Why India Failed At Lord's

6 Reasons Why India Failed At Lord's

Rediff.com15 Jul 2025

India's batting faltered under pressure as they suffered a 22-run defeat in the third Test against England, at Lord's.

Trump warns Iran: Not killing 'so-called Supreme Leader', for now

Trump warns Iran: Not killing 'so-called Supreme Leader', for now

Rediff.com17 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump on Tuesday said 'we' now have 'complete and total control of the skies over Iran' and 'we know exactly where the so-called 'Supreme Leader' is hiding'.

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

'Don't drop those bombs': Trump uses F-word to slam Israel

Rediff.com24 Jun 2025

United States President Donald Trump has expressed strong disapproval of Israel and Iran 'violating the ceasefire' he announced earlier in the day and said the two countries have been fighting 'so long and so hard that they don't know what the f*** they're doing'.

Jayawardene on how winning mindset drives MI in big games

Jayawardene on how winning mindset drives MI in big games

Rediff.com31 May 2025

The winning culture that Mumbai Indians have built over the years with their core group of players does help them perform in high-pressure situations, said head coach Mahela Jayawardene.

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

How Will Nuns' Arrest Affect Kerala Politics?

Rediff.com6 Aug 2025

The current situation in Kerala politics is perhaps best described as a case of the state's traditional two front politics now seeing a third front (the BJP) muscling in with the potential outcome being either a messy three front affair or a renewed endorsement of the two front pattern but with one of the old fronts compromised or quashed, observes Shyam G Menon.

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Who Says India Is Friendless?

Rediff.com7 Jun 2025

The reality is that far from being friendless, India is better positioned in the world than at any point post-Cold War, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

'Pradhan mantri chuppi todo': Cong on US claims on Indo-Pak truce

'Pradhan mantri chuppi todo': Cong on US claims on Indo-Pak truce

Rediff.com28 May 2025

There was no immediate reaction from the government on it but it has maintained that India-Pakistan understanding on cessation of hostilities was arrived at following direct negotiations between the two sides.

India hits back on US gen remarks, says Pak's terror record clear

India hits back on US gen remarks, says Pak's terror record clear

Rediff.com13 Jun 2025

Pakistan's record on terrorism is "very clear" and the Pahalgam attack is only the recent example of cross-border terrorism, the ministry of external affairs said on Thursday.

Day 3 PIX: India rally with Rahul ton, but England...

Day 3 PIX: India rally with Rahul ton, but England...

Rediff.com13 Jul 2025

IMAGES from Day 3 of the third Test match, played between England and India at Lord's, London, on Saturday.