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Russia's new N-powered missile has indefinite range: Putin

Russia's new N-powered missile has indefinite range: Putin

Rediff.com27 Oct 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin, in his address to the Federal Assembly (Russia's bicameral parliament) on Sunday, stated that Moscow had developed a small-sized nuclear power unit that could be used in a cruise missile to extend its range practically indefinitely.

'7 brand new planes were down': Trump on India-Pak war

'7 brand new planes were down': Trump on India-Pak war

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

US President Donald Trump claimed to have resolved the conflict between India and Pakistan, stating that 'seven brand new' planes were shot down during the conflict. He reiterated that he used trade as leverage to achieve this resolution.

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

'We Have To Blame Ourselves, Not Macaulay'

Rediff.com27 Nov 2025

'We kept importing educational models from outside that had no connection to our cultural and intellectual strengths.'

'He knows the consequences': Trump threatens Xi

'He knows the consequences': Trump threatens Xi

Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

United States President Donald Trump said that China 'knows the consequences' if it attacks Taiwan, asserting that Chinese President Xi Jinping understands the situation 'very well'.

'Not hatchbacks, not sedans, SUVs still king post-GST cut'

'Not hatchbacks, not sedans, SUVs still king post-GST cut'

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'In the January-August period, the share of hatchback in the overall PV industry sales was about 22.4 per cent. In the September-October period, the share of hatchbacks has come down to 20.4 per cent. In just October, their share was just 20 per cent. This is simple wholesale data from industry body SIAM.'

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Will GST cut bring back hatchbacks to top of the line?

Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

Since the Indian government reduced GST on small cars on September 22, the small car segment's share in Maruti's overall sales has risen to more than 25 per cent, up from 16.6 per cent earlier in FY26.

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

'I thought I'd quit' - Pooja Rani's stunning comeback

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Seasoned boxer Pooja Rani had decided that if her fourth appearance at the World Boxing Championship ended without a medal, she would not give it another shot.

Lovlina vents frustration after early World Championships exit

Lovlina vents frustration after early World Championships exit

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain expressed frustration over inadequate training opportunities after crashing out in the first round of the World Boxing Championships, saying she always doesn't get the training she "truly needs".

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Fan of Neeraj, Dutch athlete wins gold at Para Worlds

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Bought ticket to see Neeraj in Paris: Dutch para world javelin champion Roorda

Arshad Nadeem's coach gets life ban!

Arshad Nadeem's coach gets life ban!

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Salman Iqbal, the long serving coach of Pakistan's top athlete Arshad Nadeem, was on Sunday banned for life by the country's Athletics Federation for violating the constitution of the Punjab Athletics Association, where he holds the position of president.

A Medal Missed By 40cm! Sachin Rues World C'ship Slip

A Medal Missed By 40cm! Sachin Rues World C'ship Slip

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

Outperforming the likes of Neeraj Chopra and Julian Weber in his debut World Championship is a nice feeling but India's new-found javelin throw talent Sachin Yadav says it cannot make up for the disappointment of "letting slip" an unlikely bronze after a strong start.

Sensex down 174 points mirroring weak global trends

Sensex down 174 points mirroring weak global trends

Rediff.com13 Oct 2025

Among Sensex firms, Tata Motors, Infosys, Hindustan Unilever, Power Grid, Bharat Electronics, ITC, UltraTech Cement and Tata Consultancy Services were the major laggards. However, Adani Ports, Bajaj Finance, Bajaj Finserv and Axis Bank were among the gainers.

Sensex rises 329 pts on rally in pharma, banking shares

Sensex rises 329 pts on rally in pharma, banking shares

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Among the Sensex firms, State Bank of India, Maruti Suzuki India, Axis Bank, NTPC, BEL, Adani Ports, Eternal, Sun Pharmaceuticals, Power Grid, ITC, UltraTech Cement, Trent, HCL Technologies, Mahindra & Mahindra, and HDFC Bank were the major gainers. On the other hand, Tata Steel, Tata Consultancy Services, Tech Mahindra, Titan, Bajaj Finserv, Tata Motors, Bharti Airtel and Bajaj Finance were among the laggards.

Faith Kipyegon: The Undisputed Track Legend!

Faith Kipyegon: The Undisputed Track Legend!

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

Kenya's Faith Kipyegon cemented her status as one of the greatest athletes of all time, winning a fourth 1,500 metres World title

PIX: Surya holidays in the Land of the Rising Sun

PIX: Surya holidays in the Land of the Rising Sun

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

This is going to be much-needed rejuvenation for captain Surya, ahead of the all-important Asia Cup assignment commencing from September 9 to September 28.

Maruti Suzuki to drive in 8 SUVs in 5 years

Maruti Suzuki to drive in 8 SUVs in 5 years

Rediff.com29 Oct 2025

Maruti Suzuki will introduce eight SUVs over the next five years taking its overall model range to 28 as it aims to regain 50 per cent market share in the domestic passenger vehicle segment, Suzuki Motor Corporation Representative Director and President Toshihiro Suzuki said on Wednesday.

World No 1 faces backlash for playing lucrative event

World No 1 faces backlash for playing lucrative event

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Carlos Alcaraz has defended his decision to play in the lucrative Six Kings Slam exhibition event in Saudi Arabia

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Sachin Emerges From Idol Neeraj Bhai's Shadow!

Rediff.com19 Sep 2025

From idolising Neeraj to upstaging him at Worlds, Sachin Yadav gains global recognition

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

PIX: A century on, Indian hockey still unites the nation

Rediff.com7 Nov 2025

'This game against Tottenham will be important for us... to be (around) the top of the league.'

Guess How Much Mrunal's Bag Costs!

Guess How Much Mrunal's Bag Costs!

Rediff.com8 Oct 2025

If there's one fashion accessory celebrities swear by, it's probably their designer handbags.

'We are so used to Neeraj winning that we forget...'

'We are so used to Neeraj winning that we forget...'

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

World Athletics vice-president Adille Sumariwalla has backed star Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra to be at his best during next month's World Championships in Tokyo.

Mirabai Chanu wins silver at World Championships

Mirabai Chanu wins silver at World Championships

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

Mirabai Chanu (48kg) clinched a silver medal at the World Championships in the 48kg category in Forde, Norway.

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Neeraj Chopra finishes eight in javelin final, Sachin fourth

Rediff.com18 Sep 2025

eeraj Chopra endured a nightmarish outing at the World Championships' men's javelin throw finals to end a disappointing eighth at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo.

Chebet wins first World 10,000m title; Crouser, 3rd shot gold

Chebet wins first World 10,000m title; Crouser, 3rd shot gold

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Beatrice Chebet added the World 10,000 metres crown to her Olympic gold and World record over the distance, winning the event in 30:37.61 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo on Saturday.

Trump dances his way to historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

Trump dances his way to historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Trump, 79, made a lively entrance in Malaysia's capital, dancing to the rhythm of drums on the airport tarmac near Air Force One, his energetic moves drawing smiles from onlookers.

From Ventilator To Podium: An Inspiring Comeback Tale!

From Ventilator To Podium: An Inspiring Comeback Tale!

Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

Bhagyashree Jadhav: From Life on a Ventilator to Chasing Gold on Home Soil

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Asian champion Nandini pulls out of World Championships

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

Nandini Agasara had received a provisional berth for the World Championships in Tokyo in September by virtue of winning the heptathlete gold medal at the Asian Championships.

At fintech meet, Sitharaman flags weaponisation of tech

At fintech meet, Sitharaman flags weaponisation of tech

Rediff.com7 Oct 2025

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Tuesday launched the foreign currency settlement system in GIFT IFSC, which will facilitate seamless transactions on real-time basis, enhance liquidity management, and ensure compliance.

Why Aussie swimming queen retired at her peak?

Why Aussie swimming queen retired at her peak?

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

Ariarne Titmus has retired from competitive swimming at the age of 25, ending a stellar career that featured one of the sport's great rivalries with American Katie Ledecky.

Rajputana Royals crowned inaugural APL champions

Rajputana Royals crowned inaugural APL champions

Rediff.com12 Oct 2025

Rajputana Royals of Rajasthan were on Sunday crowned champions of the inaugural Archery Premier League after beating home favourites Prithviraaj Yodhas in a dramatic shoot-off in New Delhi.

Who will make cut for World Athletics Championships?

Who will make cut for World Athletics Championships?

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

'We will announce the team on August 30. More confirmation has to come from World Athletics by then.'

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

India sweats on Olympic, CWG bids as verdict nears

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya is also highlighting how the Indian sports scene is changing under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Para shuttler Bhagat makes history with golden sweep

Para shuttler Bhagat makes history with golden sweep

Rediff.com6 Oct 2025

Ace Indian para shuttler Pramod Bhagat continued his golden run as he clinch three titles at the 1st Abia Para Badminton International tournament held in Abia, Nigeria, from September 30 to October 5.

Alcaraz eases into Japan Open quarters

Alcaraz eases into Japan Open quarters

Rediff.com27 Sep 2025

Japan Open: Alcaraz marches into quarterfinals, hails "best physio in the world" after overcoming ankle issues

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Worlds: Botswana script history with 4x400m relay gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Botswana created history by becoming the first African nation to win the men's 4x400 metres relay World title.

Comeback queen Brown steals the show at Athlos meet

Comeback queen Brown steals the show at Athlos meet

Rediff.com11 Oct 2025

American Brittany Brown surprised herself with the sprint double at New York's Athlos meet on Friday, as Briton Keely Hodgkinson won the 800 metres to end her injury-dented season on a high.

Duplantis breaks world record for 14th time, wins 3rd World title

Duplantis breaks world record for 14th time, wins 3rd World title

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Duplantis first broke the world record in February 2020, when he cleared 6.17 metres to eclipse France's Renaud Lavillenie. Since then, he's been inching it higher.

Gulveer, Annu Rani exit early from World C'ships

Gulveer, Annu Rani exit early from World C'ships

Rediff.com20 Sep 2025

Gulveer finished ninth in men's 5000m heat two with a time of 13 minutes 42.34 seconds, his worst of the season and well below his national record time of 12:59.77.

Alcaraz gets revenge, downs Fritz for Japan Open crown

Alcaraz gets revenge, downs Fritz for Japan Open crown

Rediff.com1 Oct 2025

Just nine days after his loss to Fritz, which snapped his 13-match unbeaten streak, the world number one defeated the American 6-4, 6-4 in straight sets, capping an incredible debut at the ATP 500 event and securing his career-best 67th season win, continuing a dream season.