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India Secures Multiple Golds at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Led by Sumit Antil

India Secures Multiple Golds at World Para Athletics Grand Prix, Led by Sumit Antil

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

Sumit Antil spearheaded India's impressive performance at the World Para Athletics Grand Prix, securing gold in the javelin throw. Indian athletes dominated various events, including the 400m and throwing disciplines.

LIC Offices Open on Tuesday Following Irdai Advisory

LIC Offices Open on Tuesday Following Irdai Advisory

Rediff.com5 days ago

LIC offices will remain open during normal working hours on Tuesday for customer convenience, following an advisory from Irdai. CoinDCX commits to invest in cybersecurity infrastructure, and PayNearby introduces UPI QR-based cash withdrawals.

Gavaskar identifies Chennai Super Kings' bowling woes

Gavaskar identifies Chennai Super Kings' bowling woes

Rediff.com15 hours ago

Former India captain Sunil Gavaskar has identified Chennai Super Kings' bowling as their primary concern, suggesting they need to consistently score high to compensate. He also praised Ayush Mhatre's potential and Rohit Sharma's improved fitness.

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Iran War Burns India's Exporters: Stranded at Sea, Billed For A War They Never Started

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

'Every day the meter is ticking. Like a time bomb.' Shipping giants are billing Indian exporters up to $3,000 per container in war surcharges -- on cargo that sailed before the war began -- as the Strait of Hormuz shuts down.

Insolvency Law Key to Improving Banking Sector Health, Says FM

Insolvency Law Key to Improving Banking Sector Health, Says FM

Rediff.com5 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated in the Lok Sabha that the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC) has been a crucial factor in improving the health of India's banking sector, significantly aiding in the recovery of non-performing assets (NPAs).

PM Modi's message for Team India after historic triumph

PM Modi's message for Team India after historic triumph

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

'This victory also tells us that with hard work in the right direction, every goal can be achieved.'

West Asia conflict: Family of Indian victim moves HC against MEA

West Asia conflict: Family of Indian victim moves HC against MEA

Rediff.com1 days ago

The family of Dixit Solanki, an Indian seafarer killed in a suspected attack on a merchant vessel off the coast of Oman, has filed a petition in the Bombay High Court seeking the return of his mortal remains.

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

The Rediff Podcast: Stay Invested When Markets Fall: Swati Khemani

Rediff.com3 days ago

'Portfolios built in these phases often deliver the strongest outcomes over time.'

Young Tigresses Overwhelmed by Japan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

Young Tigresses Overwhelmed by Japan in AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's U20 women's football team faced a tough start in the AFC U20 Women's Asian Cup, suffering a 6-0 defeat against Japan. Despite a promising start, Japan's dominance, particularly in the second half, proved too much for the Young Tigresses.

Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

Gurjant Singh announces retirement from international hockey

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist Gurjant Singh has retired from international hockey after a successful career, citing a back injury and the desire to give younger players a chance.

Chairman Exit Exposes HDFC Bank Power Clash: FT

Chairman Exit Exposes HDFC Bank Power Clash: FT

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

The Financial Times, citing multiple bankers and shareholders, reports that the real tensions ran far deeper than compliance concerns.

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Suryakumar Yadav: India Can Field Multiple World-Class T20 Teams

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Suryakumar Yadav believes India's T20 talent pool is so deep that it could field multiple international-quality teams, crediting the IPL and domestic structure for this dominance.

Jaishankar and Portuguese Foreign Minister Discuss West Asia Conflict

Jaishankar and Portuguese Foreign Minister Discuss West Asia Conflict

Rediff.com4 days ago

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar spoke with his Portuguese counterpart Paulo Rangel to discuss the West Asia conflict and explore ways to enhance bilateral cooperation.

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Why India's Japan Connection Is Important

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

In a region increasingly shaped by competition and coercion, such collaboration strengthens security without confrontation, builds capacity without dependency and promotes order without domination, points out Dr Kumar.

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

How The IPL Can Expand To 94 Games!

Rediff.com2 days ago

'When we go into the next cycle of bilaterals, we will try to see whether we can get a bigger window, so we can go from 74 to 94 games.'

Women's Asian Cup: Japan pound hapless India

Women's Asian Cup: Japan pound hapless India

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Japan thrash India 11-0 at Women's Asian Cup, Taiwan hold off Vietnam

T20 World Cup: 'I couldn't win last time... today I did': Bumrah recalls heartbreak

T20 World Cup: 'I couldn't win last time... today I did': Bumrah recalls heartbreak

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Jasprit Bumrah reflects on India's T20 World Cup victory, finding redemption after the painful loss in the 2023 ODI World Cup final at the same venue.

Allies in India have been good actors: White House

Allies in India have been good actors: White House

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

The US has temporarily permitted India to accept Russian oil already on ships to ensure energy supplies amid the conflict with Iran. This short-term measure is not expected to significantly benefit Russia financially.

'No Room for Error at Wankhede': Vengsarkar Warns India

'No Room for Error at Wankhede': Vengsarkar Warns India

Rediff.com4 Mar 2026

Former India captain Dilip Vengsarkar urges sharp fielding and disciplined bowling from the Men in Blue ahead of their T20 World Cup semi-final against England at Mumbai's batting-friendly Wankhede Stadium.

India to battle Italy in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers semi-final

India to battle Italy in FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers semi-final

Rediff.com12 Mar 2026

India, having already secured a World Cup berth, will compete against Italy in the semi-final of the FIH Women's Hockey World Cup Qualifiers, aiming to win the tournament.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan is 'Afraid' of Modi

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan is 'Afraid' of Modi

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being 'afraid' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, citing corruption allegations and a desire to protect his children.

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan is 'Afraid' of Modi

Rahul Gandhi Alleges Kerala CM Vijayan is 'Afraid' of Modi

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan of being 'afraid' of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, alleging corruption and a compromise of governance to protect his children.

Russian crude oil imports soar to 9-month high in March

Russian crude oil imports soar to 9-month high in March

Rediff.com3 days ago

Indian companies, however, are now paying a premium of $6-$7 a barrel for Russian oil, compared with discounts of $8-$10 a barrel before the start of the conflict.

Coming Up In April: Dacoit, Bhooth Bangla, Peddi

Coming Up In April: Dacoit, Bhooth Bangla, Peddi

Rediff.com2 days ago

Dhurandhar dominated the March theatre scene, but April offers much more variety. Joginder Tuteja lists the threatrical releases for the month.

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

GT's Buttler Focuses on Mindset Reset Ahead of IPL 2026

Rediff.com5 days ago

Jos Buttler looks to reset mentally after T20 World Cup struggles, aiming for a strong IPL 2026 with Gujarat Titans while managing expectations and pressure.

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Tata Sons' Unlisted Ventures See Mounting Losses, Raising Capital Allocation Concerns

Rediff.com1 days ago

Tata Sons' unlisted ventures, including Air India, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics, reported combined net losses of approximately 25,568.8 crore in FY25, a 58.3 per cent increase from the previous year, despite Tata Sons itself remaining profitable for over a decade.

SC dismisses plea on AI171 crash probe, questions petitioner

SC dismisses plea on AI171 crash probe, questions petitioner

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Supreme Court dismissed a petition related to the preliminary investigation report on the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad, questioning the petitioner's motives and agenda.

IPL 2026: Kohli laughs off 'five overseas players' joke as RCB start strong

IPL 2026: Kohli laughs off 'five overseas players' joke as RCB start strong

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Batting stalwart Virat Kohli has laughed off jokes about his IPL side Royal Challengers Bengaluru fielding five overseas players in the ongoing IPL season.

US urged India to buy Russian oil: Trump's Energy Secretary

US urged India to buy Russian oil: Trump's Energy Secretary

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The United States has encouraged India to purchase Russian oil already at sea to mitigate supply shortages and price increases amid the West Asia conflict, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. This move is described as a short-term effort to stabilise the market without altering Washington's policy towards Russia.

Markets underpricing oil shock risk amid West Asia conflict, say analysts

Markets underpricing oil shock risk amid West Asia conflict, say analysts

Rediff.com4 days ago

Analysts warn that global markets are significantly underpricing the risk of an oil price shock, with Brent crude potentially soaring to $150 per barrel if the West Asia conflict escalates or damages critical oil and gas infrastructure. This could lead to severe inflation and economic repercussions, particularly for import-dependent nations like India.

Super-Slim Xiaomi Pad 8 Debuts In India

Super-Slim Xiaomi Pad 8 Debuts In India

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

The device is one of the slimmest tablets, measuring a skinny 5.75 mm in thickness.

Kareena Kapoor On Dhurandhar: 'Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Kareena Kapoor On Dhurandhar: 'Not A Ranveer Singh Film'

Rediff.com3 days ago

Kareena Kapoor has attributed the monumental box office success of the Dhurandhar franchise to director Aditya Dhar's creative vision, rather than lead star Ranveer Singh's appeal.

Ban Sanjiv Goenka From IPL: Lalit Modi

Ban Sanjiv Goenka From IPL: Lalit Modi

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lalit Modi, the founder of the Indian Premier League, has criticised Lucknow Super Giants Owner Sanjiv Goenka for publicly berating his captain and suggested he should be banned from the league.

Women's Cricket Participation Doubles in India Since 2020: Report

Women's Cricket Participation Doubles in India Since 2020: Report

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

A recent study reveals significant growth in women's cricket participation across India, highlighting increased interest, career aspirations, and the sport's rising popularity.

Fadnavis Celebrates India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Fadnavis Celebrates India's T20 World Cup Triumph

Rediff.com8 Mar 2026

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis congratulates the Indian cricket team on their T20 World Cup victory, praising their performance and teamwork.

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Viv Richards hails India's impact on white-ball cricket

Rediff.com11 Mar 2026

West Indies legend Viv Richards praises India's dominance in white ball cricket and discusses his role as an envoy for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

MS Dhoni's Kharagpur story: Tea, dreams, and a bond beyond cricket

MS Dhoni's Kharagpur story: Tea, dreams, and a bond beyond cricket

Rediff.com2 days ago

MS Dhoni's journey from a tea stall in Kharagpur to global cricket icon is a story of humility and loyalty, as he continues to support those from his early days.

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'

Kerala Elections: 'Some CPM Leaders Are Islamophobic'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The BJP and its allies can decide the fate of many candidates.'

MF launches taper off in March in the midst of West Asia flare-up

MF launches taper off in March in the midst of West Asia flare-up

Rediff.com2 days ago

Uncertainty stemming from the US-Iran conflict has significantly impacted India's mutual fund industry, leading to a sharp decline in new fund offers (NFOs) in March, despite numerous regulatory approvals. This geopolitical tension, coupled with existing market strain and distributor hesitation, has dampened investor sentiment and affected overall inflows.

India, Scotland share spoils in FIH World Cup Qualifiers

India, Scotland share spoils in FIH World Cup Qualifiers

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

The Indian women's hockey team played to a 2-2 draw against Scotland in their second match of the FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, maintaining their lead in Pool B.