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IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

IN-SPACe's PSLV EoI Triggers Debate in Indian Space Industry

Rediff.com25 May 2026

India's move to privatise PSLV rocket production through IN-SPACe has triggered debate over national security, ageing technology and the agency's role.

'Rahul Needs To Project Something Positive'

'Rahul Needs To Project Something Positive'

Rediff.com28 May 2026

'People don't like leaders who just crib and complain without offering a clear objective.' 'Theoretically and pragmatically, Rahul has to show an agenda beyond bad-mouthing Mr Modi on economic policies, foreign policy...'

Shreyas Iyer 'ecstatic' to finish game and score century

Shreyas Iyer 'ecstatic' to finish game and score century

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten century and Prabhsimran Singh's half-century helped Punjab Kings beat Lucknow Super Giants by seven wickets, keeping their playoff hopes alive. Punjab Kings now depend on the result of the Rajasthan Royals versus Mumbai Indians match to determine their fate in IPL 2026.

IPL 2026: Rahane drops strong message on captaincy pressure

IPL 2026: Rahane drops strong message on captaincy pressure

Rediff.com25 May 2026

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane said thoughts of stepping down never crossed his mind despite the side's disastrous start to the IPL season, adding that it is important to show character when the team is struggling.

Ahmedabad On Track To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Ahmedabad On Track To Host 2030 Commonwealth Games

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Ahmedabad is preparing to host the 2030 Commonwealth Games, with key sports complexes slated to be ready by 2029. The Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Sports Enclave and the Gujarat Police Academy will be central to the Games, featuring 17 disciplines including shooting, badminton, and hockey. Celebrations are planned across 8,000 locations to mark Commonwealth Games Day.

IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH: SRH seal playoff spot with thumping win over CSK

IPL 2026, CSK vs SRH: SRH seal playoff spot with thumping win over CSK

Rediff.com19 May 2026

Ishan Kishan's impressive 70 and Pat Cummins's three-wicket haul led Sunrisers Hyderabad to a five-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings, securing their place in the IPL 2026 playoffs. Heinrich Klaasen's contribution of 47 runs also proved vital in the win.

Pakistani Hockey Players' Dues Unpaid, Allowance Slashed

Pakistani Hockey Players' Dues Unpaid, Allowance Slashed

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Pakistani hockey players are facing financial difficulties as they await pending dues from the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF). Their daily training camp allowance has also been reduced ahead of the FIH World Cup.

Sreenidi Deccan Fight Back To Draw With Dempo In Indian Football League

Sreenidi Deccan Fight Back To Draw With Dempo In Indian Football League

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Sreenidi Deccan FC fought back to secure a 1-1 draw against Dempo Sports Club in an Indian Football League match, with Hadi Idrissou's second-half goal cancelling out Marcus Joseph's early opener.

Arjun Earns Dad Sachin's Praise After IPL 2026 Debut

Arjun Earns Dad Sachin's Praise After IPL 2026 Debut

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Sachin Tendulkar posts emotional message after Arjun's long-awaited LSG debut in IPL 2026.

Neeru Dhanda, Vivaan Kapoor Secure Bronze At ISSF World Cup

Neeru Dhanda, Vivaan Kapoor Secure Bronze At ISSF World Cup

Rediff.com10 May 2026

Neeru Dhanda and Vivaan Kapoor won a bronze medal in the trap mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup Shotgun in Almaty, Kazakhstan, marking their first World Cup podium finish in the Olympic event.

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

IPL 2026: From Replacement Player To Captain Fantastic: Rajat Patidar's Fairytale Rise

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Rajat Patidar has the golden chance to emulate legends Mahendra Singh Dhoni and Rohit Sharma -- the only two captains to win back to back IPL titles.

World No. 1 Sabalenka shakes off injury woes ahead of French Open battle

World No. 1 Sabalenka shakes off injury woes ahead of French Open battle

Rediff.com22 May 2026

World number one Aryna Sabalenka insists she has fully shaken off the physical woes that derailed her French Open preparations, despite arriving at Roland Garros without a semi-final appearance on clay this season.

AI Engineering Or CSE: Which Is Better As A Career?

AI Engineering Or CSE: Which Is Better As A Career?

Rediff.com20 May 2026

rediffGURU Pankaj Vyavahare, career counsellor and life coach at the Bhagirath Counselling Centre, counsels students on how to make informed career choices.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: A Kid Out Of Control

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: A Kid Out Of Control

Rediff.com21 May 2026

He upsets bowlers, unsettles the opponent captain's plans, and destroys their hopes of winning the match.

IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Gill-Sudharsan record stand propels GT to massive win over CSK

IPL 2026, GT vs CSK: Gill-Sudharsan record stand propels GT to massive win over CSK

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Five-time champions Chennai Super Kings were eliminated from the race for the IPL 2026 playoffs after suffering a humiliating 89-run defeat at the hands of Gujarat Titans in Ahmedabad on Thursday.

Trio Jailed For Life In Businessman's Dismemberment Case

Trio Jailed For Life In Businessman's Dismemberment Case

Rediff.com20 May 2026

An Indian court has sentenced three men to life imprisonment for the murder and dismemberment of a businessman in Bhubaneswar, after a trial lasting over 11 years.

PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second

PharmEasy's parent has a new playbook: Profit first, growth second

Rediff.com27 May 2026

API Holdings, the parent company of online pharmacy PharmEasy, has significantly reduced its debt from 1,800 crore to 1,050 crore and refinanced it at lower interest rates under CEO Rahul Guha, shifting its focus from 'growth at any cost' to profitability and aiming for a debt-free balance sheet before a potential stock market listing.

Twisha's husband sent to custody, AIIMS team reaches Bhopal for 2nd autopsy

Twisha's husband sent to custody, AIIMS team reaches Bhopal for 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com23 May 2026

A local court has remanded Samarth Singh, husband of former actor-model Twisha Sharma, in police custody for seven days in connection with her alleged dowry death. A team from AIIMS Delhi will conduct a second autopsy following a court order.

UCC Bill tabled in Assam; polygamy ban, live-in registration proposed

UCC Bill tabled in Assam; polygamy ban, live-in registration proposed

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The opposition parties, including Congress, Raijor Dal and Trinamool Congress, opposed the move and demanded wider consultation with all the stakeholders before its introduction.

Punjab Police Arrests Third Suspect in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Punjab Police Arrests Third Suspect in Gurdaspur Policemen Murder Case

Rediff.com27 Feb 2026

Punjab Police have arrested the third suspect involved in the murder of two policemen in Gurdaspur. The accused, Inderjit Singh, was apprehended in Amritsar. The killings allegedly involved Pakistan-based handlers and the ISI.

'It just didn't work out': MI batting coach Pollard breaks silence on Hardik Pandya's IPL 2026 captaincy

'It just didn't work out': MI batting coach Pollard breaks silence on Hardik Pandya's IPL 2026 captaincy

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Batting coach Kieron Pollard admitted that Hardik Pandya's leadership stint 'has not gone as well' as either the player or the franchise would have hoped after Mumbai Indians' disastrous IPL 2026 campaign ended with yet another defeat.

Dev Kumar Meena Wins Gold, Both Set National Pole Vault Record

Dev Kumar Meena Wins Gold, Both Set National Pole Vault Record

Rediff.com24 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh's Dev Kumar Meena won gold in pole vault at the National Senior Athletics Federation Competition, with both he and Kuldeep Kumar setting a new national record. Several other athletes also achieved Commonwealth Games qualification marks.

Twisha's mother-in-law says police haven't contacted her yet

Twisha's mother-in-law says police haven't contacted her yet

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Former judge Giribala Singh, booked in connection with her daughter-in-law's death allegedly due to dowry harassment, claims Bhopal Police have not contacted her for her statement. This comes after the Madhya Pradesh High Court issued a notice to Singh regarding her anticipatory bail and the police issued a final notice for her to record her statement.

NIMS Reaches 2,000 Kidney Transplants Milestone

NIMS Reaches 2,000 Kidney Transplants Milestone

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Nizam's Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS) in Hyderabad has achieved a significant milestone by completing 2,000 kidney transplants, making it one of the leading institutions in India for this procedure. The majority of these transplants were performed free of cost under government schemes.

Avani Prashanth Lone Indian To Make Cut At German Masters

Avani Prashanth Lone Indian To Make Cut At German Masters

Rediff.com16 May 2026

Avani Prashanth emerged as the lone Indian to make the cut at the Amundi German Masters after producing an impressive four-under 69 in the second round to climb to 1-over par overall.

'Congress Made A Mistake In Going With DMK'

'Congress Made A Mistake In Going With DMK'

Rediff.com21 May 2026

'If Congress had aligned with the TVK before the election, we would have won almost a two-thirds majority.'

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

India Retain Top Spot In ICC ODI Team Rankings

Rediff.com11 May 2026

India has retained their top position in the ICC men's ODI team rankings following the latest annual update, with Australia securing the third spot. The update impacts direct qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup.

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Don 3 To Hera Pheri 3: 10 'Cursed' Sequels

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Bollywood has announced plenty of high-profile sequels with fanfare, only for a few of them to vanish into endless delays, casting chaos and development hell.

'Old generation still best': Gavaskar on Kohli masterclass

'Old generation still best': Gavaskar on Kohli masterclass

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Sunil Gavaskar praised Virat Kohli's record-breaking century for Royal Challengers Bengaluru, highlighting his mastery in run-chases and his continued dominance in T20 cricket.

Mukund Sasikumar Reaches Quarterfinals Of SM Krishna Open

Mukund Sasikumar Reaches Quarterfinals Of SM Krishna Open

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Mukund Sasikumar progressed to the quarterfinals of the SM Krishna Memorial Open tennis tournament, overcoming Taiyo Yamanaka. Other Indian players had mixed results in singles and doubles matches.

Praggnanandhaa Held In Super Chess Classic; Title Race Intensifies

Praggnanandhaa Held In Super Chess Classic; Title Race Intensifies

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa drew with Maxime Vachier-Lagrave at the Super Chess Classic, while other matches intensified the title race. Fabiano Caruana and Vincent Keymer drew, and Javokhir Sindarov secured a victory. The final round promises high stakes with multiple players in contention for the title.

Mohun Bagan Deal Blow To India's Unity Cup Campaign

Mohun Bagan Deal Blow To India's Unity Cup Campaign

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian football team's Unity Cup squad, citing concerns over injury compensation outside the FIFA international window, impacting India's preparations for the tournament.

Supreme Court to hear Rs 500 cr UAE money decree case in July after mediation fails

Supreme Court to hear Rs 500 cr UAE money decree case in July after mediation fails

Rediff.com25 May 2026

The Supreme Court has scheduled a July hearing for the Rs 500 crore money decree case involving Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority (RAKIA) and industrialist Nimmagadda Prasad, following the failure of a mediation process led by former Chief Justice of India U U Lalit.

Why Mohun Bagan Is Refusing To Release Players For Unity Cup

Why Mohun Bagan Is Refusing To Release Players For Unity Cup

Rediff.com23 May 2026

Mohun Bagan Super Giant has withdrawn its players from the Indian national team camp for the Unity Cup in London, citing concerns over injuries and lack of compensation from the AIFF outside the FIFA international window.

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI probe recommended; kin moves HC for 2nd autopsy

Twisha Sharma death case: CBI probe recommended; kin moves HC for 2nd autopsy

Rediff.com22 May 2026

The Madhya Pradesh government has proposed transferring the case of Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, to the CBI. The family has also filed a plea in the High Court for a second post-mortem, citing flaws in the initial one.

Mukund Sasikumar Exits SM Krishna Memorial Open After Quarterfinal Thriller

Mukund Sasikumar Exits SM Krishna Memorial Open After Quarterfinal Thriller

Rediff.com21 May 2026

Mukund Sasikumar's impressive run at the SM Krishna Memorial Open ended in a quarterfinal loss to Alastair Gray after a thrilling match. Ilya Ivashka and Hamish Stewart advanced to the semifinals with dominant performances.

IPL 2026: Play as long as possible, the sport needs you: Dwayne Bravo to Virat Kohli

IPL 2026: Play as long as possible, the sport needs you: Dwayne Bravo to Virat Kohli

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Kohli's match-winning effort earned praise from former IPL star Dwayne Bravo. In a video shared by RCB on Instagram, Bravo, who is currently serving as a mentor for KKR, hugged Kohli after the match and told him, "Play as long as possible, the sport needs you."

'Sooryavanshi is going to be as feared as Gayle', says Irfan Pathan

'Sooryavanshi is going to be as feared as Gayle', says Irfan Pathan

Rediff.com20 May 2026

Former India pacer Irfan Pathan believes Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is creating the same fear in bowlers' minds that Chris Gayle did, citing his impressive six-hitting ability in IPL 2026.

Nupur Kumrawat Secures Gold At Shooting Championship

Nupur Kumrawat Secures Gold At Shooting Championship

Rediff.com11 May 2026

Madhya Pradesh's Nupur Kumrawat won the 50m rifle prone women's event at the 24th Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship. Tamil Nadu's MA Akschadha Aiswarya secured the junior and youth women's titles.

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Clay queen Swiatek seeks revival and fifth French Open crown

Rediff.com21 May 2026

The World No 3, who last won a clay court title at the French Open final in 2024, targets success on the red dirt with a new coach and renewed zeal.