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Class 8-12 Students: Apply for vivo Tech Award

Class 8-12 Students: Apply for vivo Tech Award

Rediff.com4 days ago

vivo India is looking for class 8-12 students from across the country for fully sponsored innovation and product prototyping opportunities at its national tech development platform.

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Why India Needs A Cultural Shift To Become A Sporting Superpower

Rediff.com4 days ago

An analysis of the disparities in India's sporting culture, highlighting the challenges faced by non-cricket athletes and the systemic changes needed for India to become a true sporting superpower.

Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Neymar suffers minor calf injury but expected to join Brazil camp ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

Neymar has suffered a minor calf injury but is expected to recover in time to join Brazil's camp next week ahead of the World Cup starting on June 11 in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Oscar Bruzon inspires East Bengal to end their two-decade title drought

Rediff.com2 days ago

East Bengal ended a 22-year wait to win the national league crown, defeating Inter Kashi in a thrilling final. Under coach Oscar Bruzon, the team overcame early setbacks and showed resilience to secure the title, marking a defining moment for the club and Indian football.

National Surf and SUP Championship to Showcase India's Elite Athletes

National Surf and SUP Championship to Showcase India's Elite Athletes

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

India's top surfers and stand-up paddlers will compete in the inaugural Little Andaman Pro 2026 National Surf and SUP Championship, held in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands from April 9 to 12. The event, organised by the Surfing Federation of India (SFI), aims to provide crucial competition experience ahead of the Asian Games.

India urges states, UTs to step up Ebola surveillance after WHO alert

India urges states, UTs to step up Ebola surveillance after WHO alert

Rediff.com2 days ago

The Union Health Ministry has directed states and Union territories to enhance surveillance, hospital preparedness, and screening of international travellers after the WHO declared the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda a public health emergency of international concern.

Besides a packet of Melody, here's what Modi gifted to Meloni

Besides a packet of Melody, here's what Modi gifted to Meloni

Rediff.com3 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi presented a range of culturally significant gifts during his recent five-nation tour, including a Muga silk stole for the Italian Prime Minister and Madhubani painting for the Dutch Prime Minister, showcasing India's rich artistic heritage.

Cockroach Janata Party swings into action, demands Modi Minister's resignation

Cockroach Janata Party swings into action, demands Modi Minister's resignation

Rediff.com2 days ago

The CJP's rapid rise on social media reflects growing digital dissent and youth frustration with issues like unemployment and exam-paper leaks.

South African Scientists Recognised For Public Health Work

South African Scientists Recognised For Public Health Work

Rediff.com4 days ago

Two South African scientists of Indian origin, Professor Salim Abdool Karim and Professor Keertan Dheda, have been awarded the Order of Mapungubwe for their contributions to public health, particularly in HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis research, and pulmonology.

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket In Uttar Pradesh

DRI Busts Cigarette Smuggling Racket In Uttar Pradesh

Rediff.com3 hours ago

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 3,00,000 sticks of foreign-origin cigarettes worth approximately Rs 45 lakh in Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh. The cigarettes were being smuggled from Myanmar into India and transported from Assam, concealed within a truck carrying bamboo cuts.

How East Bengal Ended 22-Year Wait For ISL Glory

How East Bengal Ended 22-Year Wait For ISL Glory

Rediff.com2 days ago

East Bengal secured the Indian Super League title after a dramatic season, defeating Inter Kashi in the final. AIFF President Kalyan Chaubey has assured a full-fledged format next season despite ongoing uncertainties surrounding the league's structure.

How Football Is Transforming A Rajasthan Village

How Football Is Transforming A Rajasthan Village

Rediff.com7 days ago

In a Rajasthan village, over 100 girls are embracing football, transforming a barren field into a vibrant playground and chasing dreams once considered unattainable.

Miraculous Escape For Tourists From Rhino

Miraculous Escape For Tourists From Rhino

Rediff.com5 days ago

The incident took place during a routine jungle safari inside the UNESCO World Heritage site in Assam.

Rupamoni Gorh Becomes First Assamese Woman To Scale Mount Everest

Rupamoni Gorh Becomes First Assamese Woman To Scale Mount Everest

Rediff.com1 days ago

Rupamoni Gorh has become the first woman from Assam to scale Mount Everest as part of an all-women expedition team of the Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP).

Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram mandatory in schools

Bengal govt makes Vande Mataram mandatory in schools

Rediff.com14 May 2026

The West Bengal government has directed all state-run and aided schools to mandatorily include the singing of Vande Mataram during morning assemblies with immediate effect.

Trump 'seriously considering' strikes against Iran if...: Report

Trump 'seriously considering' strikes against Iran if...: Report

Rediff.com1 days ago

US President Donald Trump is reportedly considering launching fresh strikes against Iran if ongoing negotiations fail to produce a peace deal, according to US media outlet Axios. This development comes as diplomatic efforts continue, with Pakistan and Qatar attempting to broker an agreement.

Punjab SDM Arrested Over Highway Project Embezzlement

Punjab SDM Arrested Over Highway Project Embezzlement

Rediff.com16 May 2026

A sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) posted in Punjab's Gurdaspur has been arrested in connection with the Rs 1.63 crore embezzlement of funds linked to land acquisition for a national highway project in 2018-2019.

Modi in Rome: Dines with Meloni, visits Colosseum

Modi in Rome: Dines with Meloni, visits Colosseum

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met his Italian counterpart Giorgia Meloni in Rome to discuss ways to strengthen the India-Italy friendship, marking the final leg of his five-nation tour.

India Celebrates 'Fit India Sundays' And Commonwealth Games Day

India Celebrates 'Fit India Sundays' And Commonwealth Games Day

Rediff.com2 hours ago

Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya joined a cycling event in Ahmedabad to mark the 75th edition of 'Fit India Sundays on Cycle' and Commonwealth Games Day, encouraging citizens to embrace cycling for fitness and short commutes. The event saw participation from athletes, celebrities, and citizens across India.

India Names 22-Member Squad For ISSF World Cup In Munich

India Names 22-Member Squad For ISSF World Cup In Munich

Rediff.com4 hours ago

India will field a 22-member shooting squad at the ISSF Rifle/Pistol World Cup in Munich from May 24 to 31, with double Olympic medallist Manu Bhaker set to compete in two individual pistol events besides the mixed team competition.

Cricket And Yoga Mark Indian Diaspora Event In Shanghai

Cricket And Yoga Mark Indian Diaspora Event In Shanghai

Rediff.com1 days ago

The Indian Consul General in Shanghai inaugurated the annual East China Indian Diaspora Cricket Tournament and a curtain-raiser event for the International Day of Yoga (IDY) 2026, highlighting the community's strong cultural presence and global outreach.

India To Criminalise Supply Of Banned Substances To Athletes

India To Criminalise Supply Of Banned Substances To Athletes

Rediff.com3 days ago

India is set to amend its National Anti-Doping Act to criminalise the trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with potential jail terms for suppliers, including medical practitioners who knowingly prescribe banned drugs. The amendments are open for public feedback until June 18 and are expected to be tabled in the monsoon session of Parliament.

Indian National Among Dead in UAE Missile Interception Incident

Indian National Among Dead in UAE Missile Interception Incident

Rediff.com26 Mar 2026

An Indian national was among those killed in the UAE after debris from intercepted missiles fell in Abu Dhabi. The Indian Embassy is providing assistance.

Iran Football Team Applies For US, Canada Visas Ahead Of FIFA World Cup

Iran Football Team Applies For US, Canada Visas Ahead Of FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Iran's national soccer team attended visa appointments in Ankara, Turkey, applying for Canadian visas and some players also submitting applications for US entry ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico.

Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected As CCA Chairman

Bharat Singh Chauhan Re-Elected As CCA Chairman

Rediff.com6 days ago

Bharat Singh Chauhan has been unanimously re-elected as the Chairman of the Commonwealth Chess Association (CCA) for another four-year term.

India, New Zealand Join Hands To Enhance Rugby Coaching

India, New Zealand Join Hands To Enhance Rugby Coaching

Rediff.com4 days ago

Rugby India and New Zealand Rugby will collaborate for a two-day high-performance coaching program at the Kalinga Stadium in Bhubaneswar, marking 100 years of India-New Zealand sporting ties.

Indian Squash Players Secure Semifinal Spots At Asian Junior Championships

Indian Squash Players Secure Semifinal Spots At Asian Junior Championships

Rediff.com2 days ago

India is assured of eight medals at the 33rd Asian Junior Individual Squash Championships in Panzhihua, China, with several players reaching the semifinals across different categories.

Maharashtra Sends Samples For Avian Flu Testing

Maharashtra Sends Samples For Avian Flu Testing

Rediff.com5 days ago

The Maharashtra health department is sending samples from poultry workers in Nandurbar district to the National Institute of Virology for human avian flu testing as a precautionary measure after a bird flu outbreak.

Gandhinagar Gets New Sports Infrastructure Boost

Gandhinagar Gets New Sports Infrastructure Boost

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurated new sports infrastructure facilities at SAI NCoE Gandhinagar, reinforcing the government's commitment to building world-class sporting ecosystems. The new facilities aim to strengthen athlete preparation through integrated support in training, recovery, nutrition, sports science, and mental wellbeing.

Gambhir to decide on Suryakumar's future as India's T20 captain

Gambhir to decide on Suryakumar's future as India's T20 captain

Rediff.com1 days ago

Suryakumar Yadav's future as India's T20 captain is uncertain, with his place in the team as a batter under scrutiny. Gautam Gambhir's support as head coach could be decisive, despite concerns from the selection committee about Suryakumar's recent form and suitability for the 2028 Olympics.

Sweety Kujur Named Captain For U-18 Asia Cup

Sweety Kujur Named Captain For U-18 Asia Cup

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sweety Kujur has been named captain of the 18-member Indian women's U-18 squad for the Asia Cup hockey tournament in Kakamigahara, Japan, from May 29-June 6.

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Mansi, Kajal, Sumit Shine At U23 Asian Wrestling

Rediff.com40 minutes ago

Indian wrestlers Mansi Lather, Kajal, and Sumit secured gold medals at the U23 Asian Wrestling Championships in Da Nang, Vietnam, leading a strong performance by the Indian contingent.

Hockey Coach Baldev Singh To Be Conferred Padma Shri

Hockey Coach Baldev Singh To Be Conferred Padma Shri

Rediff.com4 days ago

Baldev Singh, a hockey coach who transformed Shahabad Markanda into a hub for hockey talent, will be awarded the Padma Shri by President Droupadi Murmu on May 25.

Ketan Kushwaha To Lead India At U18 Asia Cup

Ketan Kushwaha To Lead India At U18 Asia Cup

Rediff.com3 days ago

Ketan Kushwaha has been appointed as the captain of the Indian U18 team for the upcoming Asia Cup in Kakamigahara, Japan. The squad was selected after a national coaching camp in Bhopal, which included exposure matches against Australia U-18.

20 killed, 70 hurt in train blast in Pakistan; BLA claims responsibility

20 killed, 70 hurt in train blast in Pakistan; BLA claims responsibility

Rediff.com6 hours ago

A powerful explosion ripped through a shuttle train in Pakistan's Balochistan province, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries. The Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility for the attack, stating the train was transporting military personnel.

NEET paper leak: Pune school principal arrested for sharing questions

NEET paper leak: Pune school principal arrested for sharing questions

Rediff.com38 minutes ago

A Pune school principal, Manisha Sanjay Havaldar, has been arrested in connection with the NEET-UG paper leak case. The CBI alleges she shared examination-related questions and content with students for money. The investigation revealed her collusion with a botany teacher, and the use of handwritten notes containing NEET-related questions.

Zepto to launch Rs 11,000-crore IPO in July, prioritising dense urban markets

Zepto to launch Rs 11,000-crore IPO in July, prioritising dense urban markets

Rediff.com3 days ago

Quick commerce platform Zepto is reportedly planning to launch its Rs 11,000-crore Initial Public Offering (IPO) in July, following SEBI approval. The company is pursuing a distinct growth strategy, focusing on market density and operational intensity in metro markets rather than rapid geographic expansion, a move that sets it apart from rivals like Zomato and Swiggy.

Kaziranga Turtle Conservation Milestone

Kaziranga Turtle Conservation Milestone

Rediff.com16 May 2026

India's first satellite-tagged Ganges soft-shell turtle released in Kaziranga.

India To Criminalise Doping Supply Chain With Jail Terms

India To Criminalise Doping Supply Chain With Jail Terms

Rediff.com3 days ago

The National Anti-Doping Act will be modified to criminalise trafficking and distribution of prohibited substances to athletes, with jail terms of up to five years for suppliers.

Trump agrees with Xi's 'US declining' remark, blames Biden

Trump agrees with Xi's 'US declining' remark, blames Biden

Rediff.com15 May 2026

Donald Trump agreed with Xi Jinping's assessment of the US as a 'declining nation,' but attributed the decline to the policies of the Biden administration.