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2nd Test: Jaiswal faces possible punishment after physical contact with Fernando

2nd Test: Jaiswal faces possible punishment after physical contact with Fernando

Rediff.com5 days ago

Indian opener Yashasvi Jaiswal is under scrutiny for a potential ICC Code of Conduct breach following a heated altercation with Sri Lankan pacer Asitha Fernando during the second Test. The incident involved physical contact, with Jaiswal's helmet touching Fernando's forehead after Jaiswal's dismissal. India's batting coach Sitanshu Kotak acknowledged the 'heat of the moment' but stated Jaiswal should not have made body contact. Match referee Andy Pycroft may invoke Article 2.12, which could lead to a reprimand, fine, or demerit points for Jaiswal.

India-flagged ship sinks after attack in Red Sea, 13 Indian sailors rescued

India-flagged ship sinks after attack in Red Sea, 13 Indian sailors rescued

Rediff.com5 Aug 2026

An Indian-flagged merchant vessel, MSV Faize Noore Oliya, with 13 Indian nationals aboard, was attacked off the coast of Yemen in the Red Sea. All 13 Indian crew members have been successfully rescued, and India has condemned the attack, calling for an end to targeting commercial shipping in the region.

Who Should Avoid F&O Trading?

Who Should Avoid F&O Trading?

Rediff.com13 hours ago

Futures and options (F&O) trading suits investors with good market knowledge, sufficient risk capital, a tested strategy and strong discipline.

Complicated FIH Hockey World Cup Format Draws Criticism

Complicated FIH Hockey World Cup Format Draws Criticism

Rediff.com5 days ago

The current FIH Hockey World Cup format, featuring a crossover pool system where first-round results carry forward, is causing widespread confusion among teams, fans, and media. Many stakeholders believe the complex system detracts from the game's excitement, shifts focus to mathematical calculations, and potentially favours larger teams, leading to calls for a simpler structure.

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

'Why Are Our Best Students Dying?'

Rediff.com2 days ago

Poor families, she said, cut corners on their own needs to pay for coaching and fees, and when their child clears JEE, it's the happiest day the family has had in years. So why, she asked, her voice already starting to climb, does the same system that we're told is the best in the country keep pushing those very students toward what she called 'institutional deaths'?

'Two Tests put teams under pressure': Gautam Gambhir makes case for Three-match series

'Two Tests put teams under pressure': Gautam Gambhir makes case for Three-match series

Rediff.com6 days ago

Gambhir strongly advocates three-Test series, arguing they give teams that lose the opening match a genuine opportunity to recover, compete harder and still win the series.

Maruti, VinFast, Tesla Drive Expansion in India's EV Market

Maruti, VinFast, Tesla Drive Expansion in India's EV Market

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

New players like Maruti Suzuki, VinFast, and Tesla are significantly expanding India's electric passenger vehicle (e-PV) market, capturing an 8.1 per cent share and contributing 18 per cent of incremental registrations in the first half of 2026, according to Fada Research data.

'Kangana Ranaut Doesn't Express View Of The Entire Country'

'Kangana Ranaut Doesn't Express View Of The Entire Country'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'The first thing is to make an approximate calculation about how many people are actually offended by the content and then only move forward with a decision.'

How an ice-rock avalanche caused devastating floods in Nepal

How an ice-rock avalanche caused devastating floods in Nepal

Rediff.com12 hours ago

Scientists are examining how a possible glacial collapse and ice-rock avalanche may have triggered the devastating flash floods along Nepal's Bhote Koshi River, with preliminary assessments indicating that debris may have temporarily blocked the Lhende River and created a landslide dam that subsequently gave way.

Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week

Netflix To Release New South Indian Film Every Week

Rediff.com7 days ago

Netflix India is significantly expanding its South Indian content, planning to release at least one Tamil, Telugu, or Malayalam film every week for the rest of the year, featuring highly anticipated titles like Dhanush's OM - Chapter 1: Udhiram and Vijay Deverakonda's Ranabaali.

India's youngest athlete bows out of CWG 2026

India's youngest athlete bows out of CWG 2026

Rediff.com30 Jul 2026

Teenage Indian para cyclist Lisha Das finished sixth and last in the women's C4-C5 4,000m individual pursuit qualifying event at the Commonwealth Games.

How Zeeshan Ansari rebuilt his career after IPL stint

How Zeeshan Ansari rebuilt his career after IPL stint

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian cricketer Zeeshan Ansari attributes his red-ball cricket resurgence to the invaluable lessons learned from spin legends Muttiah Muralitharan and Daniel Vettori during his stint with Sunrisers Hyderabad.

Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, toll rises to 8 this year

Another NEET aspirant dies by suicide in Kota, toll rises to 8 this year

Rediff.com2 days ago

A 20-year-old NEET aspirant in Kota, Madhya Pradesh, died by suicide, reportedly due to stress over her previous exam score. This incident marks the eighth student suicide in Kota this year, raising concerns about the immense pressure faced by coaching students.

How Generative AI Will Reshape India's Job Market

How Generative AI Will Reshape India's Job Market

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

A Goldman Sachs report indicates that up to 12% of India's non-agricultural workforce is at risk of substitution by generative AI, while 42-48% could be complemented. The report highlights uneven impacts across sectors and job types, with IT-enabled services facing higher risk and physical tasks remaining less affected. Gen-AI is projected to boost India's labour productivity growth over the next decade.

Duleep Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed stars with bat and ball for East Zone

Duleep Trophy: Shahbaz Ahmed stars with bat and ball for East Zone

Rediff.com4 days ago

India all-rounder Shahbaz Ahmed scored a career-best 167 and took three wickets, helping East Zone enforce a follow-on against North East Zone in the Duleep Trophy quarter-final. East Zone posted 467, then bowled out North East for 111, with Abhijit Sarkar claiming five wickets.

Gill Tries To Fix His Spin Problems

Gill Tries To Fix His Spin Problems

Rediff.com6 days ago

Ahead of the second Test against Sri Lanka, the Indian cricket team underwent an intense net session in Colombo.

'Shubman Gill doesn't have enough faith in Kuldeep'

'Shubman Gill doesn't have enough faith in Kuldeep'

Rediff.com6 days ago

Former India cricketer Mohammed Kaif criticised captain Shubman Gill for not giving spinner Kuldeep Yadav enough longer spells during the first Test against Sri Lanka, suggesting a lack of faith.

Indian Men's Hockey Team Suffers Defeat Against Olympic Champions Netherlands

Indian Men's Hockey Team Suffers Defeat Against Olympic Champions Netherlands

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Indian men's hockey team lost 1-3 to Olympic champions the Netherlands in a critical second-round match of the FIH World Cup in Amstelveen. The Netherlands scored three field goals in the second half, while India's sole goal came from a Harmanpreet Singh penalty corner.

OnePlus N6x Goes Official In India

OnePlus N6x Goes Official In India

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

OnePlus debuts the N6x in India as the latest addition to its new N series. Positioned as the entry-level model alongside the OnePlus N6, the smartphone is on sale through the company's web site and a leading e-commerce platform.

Sports Ministry Clears 492 Athletes For Asian Games In Japan

Sports Ministry Clears 492 Athletes For Asian Games In Japan

Rediff.com6 days ago

The Sports Ministry has approved a 492-member contingent of athletes, including 265 men and 227 women, for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan. The squad features prominent athletes like Neeraj Chopra, PV Sindhu, and Lovlina Borgohain across various disciplines, with athletics having the largest representation.

India shining at CWG: Judo Golds, Javelin Double, Boxers Blaze

India shining at CWG: Judo Golds, Javelin Double, Boxers Blaze

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India celebrated a remarkable day at the Commonwealth Games, securing its first-ever judo gold medals through Asmita Dey and Harsh Singh, achieving a javelin throw double podium with Neeraj Chopra and Yashvir Singh, and seeing 10 boxers advance to their respective finals.

Meet The New Faces Of Mirzapur: The Movie

Meet The New Faces Of Mirzapur: The Movie

Rediff.com14 hours ago

Mirzapur: The Movie brings back some familiar faces, resurrects a few dead ones and adds a fresh crop of actors to its blood-soaked big-screen world.

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

The Untold Story Behind Auqib Nabi's Historic India Test Call-Up

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Auqib Nabi, a right-arm pacer from Jammu and Kashmir, has made history by becoming the first cricketer from the region to be named in India's Test squad, earning a call-up for the tour of Sri Lanka after a remarkable domestic season.

IGU Partners With Golf New Zealand For High-Performance Ecosystem

IGU Partners With Golf New Zealand For High-Performance Ecosystem

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Indian Golf Union (IGU) has partnered with Golf New Zealand to enhance India's golf development and high-performance ecosystem. Gregg Thorpe, General Manager of High-Performance & Talent Development at Golf New Zealand, visited India to assess facilities and interact with stakeholders, aiming to build a strategy for future success, including potential Olympic hosting in 2036.

Badminton World Championships: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Assured of Historic Women's Double Medal

Badminton World Championships: Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand Assured of Historic Women's Double Medal

Rediff.com7 days ago

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand secured India's first women's doubles medal at the Badminton World Championships in 15 years after defeating China's Jia Yi Fan and Zhang Shu Xian in a thrilling quarter-final match.

CWG 2026: India's Women Boxers Win Record 5 Gold Medals

CWG 2026: India's Women Boxers Win Record 5 Gold Medals

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

India won their fifth gold medal in the Commonwealth Games boxing competition with Arundhati Choudhary beating Chantelle Reid of England in the women's 70kg final in Glasgow on Saturday.

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship: CM Suvendu

Bengal to fast-track CAA hearings, 23,000 get citizenship: CM Suvendu

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday said that hearings of applications for citizenship under the CAA will soon be over, and so far the state has issued certificates to 23,000 people out of 2.30 lakh applicants.

Worlds medal gives Treesa-Gayatri a new belief in their potential

Worlds medal gives Treesa-Gayatri a new belief in their potential

Rediff.com6 days ago

Indian badminton players Gayatri Gopichand and Treesa Jolly secured a landmark women's doubles bronze medal at the World Championships, marking India's first in the category since 2011. Despite a semifinal loss to the world No. 1 pair, their impressive performance has instilled new belief and earned them a place among India's elite badminton medallists.

Indian Mixed Disability Team Recreates Ganguly's Iconic Celebration At Lord's

Indian Mixed Disability Team Recreates Ganguly's Iconic Celebration At Lord's

Rediff.com20 Aug 2026

The Indian mixed disability cricket team secured a significant 118-run victory over England in the final T20I, celebrating their win by emulating Sourav Ganguly's famous shirt-waving act at the Lord's balcony.

Commonwealth Games: India's lawn bowls pair register comeback victory

Commonwealth Games: India's lawn bowls pair register comeback victory

Rediff.com29 Jul 2026

India's men's pairs lawn bowls team, comprising Navneet Singh and Dinesh Kumar, secured a hard-fought victory over Namibia at the Commonwealth Games. Building on a previous win, the duo showcased remarkable composure, coming from behind to win the first set 5-3 and dominating the second set 6-3, marking their second successive group stage win.

North Zone's Duleep Trophy selection sparks controversy, raises questions

North Zone's Duleep Trophy selection sparks controversy, raises questions

Rediff.com5 days ago

North Zone coaches Ajay Sharma and Sarandeep Singh are under scrutiny for controversially dropping Sanat Sangwan, the Ranji Trophy's third-highest run-scorer, for the Duleep Trophy quarter-final against West Zone, opting instead for Yash Dhull, who had a significantly poorer Ranji season.

Nepal floods revive Uttarakhand's Rishiganga, Dharali horrors

Nepal floods revive Uttarakhand's Rishiganga, Dharali horrors

Rediff.com1 days ago

The devastating floods in Nepal have brought back memories of two major disasters in Uttarakhand in recent years, the Rishiganga tragedy of February 2021 and the Dharali disaster of August 2025, which caused extensive loss of life and property and left thousands struggling to rebuild their lives.

How Lionel Messi's Legacy Drives Argentina's Hockey Team

How Lionel Messi's Legacy Drives Argentina's Hockey Team

Rediff.com7 days ago

Argentina's men's hockey captain, Matias Rey, draws inspiration from football legend Lionel Messi as he leads his team in his sixth World Cup. Rey, like Messi, emphasizes the "never give up" philosophy learned from the national football team's success. The team, including goalkeeper Tomas Santiago, is preparing for a tough match against India, focusing on neutralizing key players like Harmanpreet Singh, while fans show their support by wearing Messi's jersey.

Electrifying! Olectra first co to deploy 4,000 e-buses in India

Electrifying! Olectra first co to deploy 4,000 e-buses in India

Rediff.com1 Aug 2026

Olectra Greentech Ltd has become the first company in India to deploy 4,000 electric buses on Indian roads, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition to sustainable public transport and reinforcing its leadership in electric mobility.

AI drives demand for flexible office spaces as firms seek agility

AI drives demand for flexible office spaces as firms seek agility

Rediff.com7 days ago

Artificial intelligence (AI) is significantly increasing the demand for flexible office spaces in India, as enterprises prioritise agility, speed-to-market, and struggle with forecasting workforce requirements. AI-native startups are a primary driver, while established companies are adopting 'core-plus-flex' strategies to balance stability with adaptability.

If you love India and PM...: Raj Thackeray jabs Vivek Oberoi, R Madhavan

If you love India and PM...: Raj Thackeray jabs Vivek Oberoi, R Madhavan

Rediff.com3 Aug 2026

Raj Thackeray has sparked a debate by questioning actors Vivek Oberoi and R Madhavan for praising Prime Minister Narendra Modi's development initiatives while choosing to reside in Dubai.

Pucovski Sues School Over Concussion Protocol Failures

Pucovski Sues School Over Concussion Protocol Failures

Rediff.com2 days ago

Former Australian cricketer Will Pucovski has initiated legal proceedings against his former school, Brighton Grammar, alleging that the institution failed to adhere to proper concussion protocols after he sustained a head injury during a football training session in 2014. His lawyers claim this incident led to a traumatic brain injury, making him vulnerable to subsequent concussions and ultimately forcing his early retirement from professional cricket at age 27.

Saffron jersey row deepens rift within Hockey India

Saffron jersey row deepens rift within Hockey India

Rediff.com31 Jul 2026

A controversy has erupted within Hockey India over the national teams' new saffron jerseys, replacing the traditional blue.

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as Crude Prices Drop

Stock Markets Today: Sensex, Nifty Open Higher as Crude Prices Drop

Rediff.com2 days ago

Indian benchmark indices Sensex and Nifty opened higher, driven by a significant drop in crude oil prices and a positive trend in global equities, with foreign fund inflows further bolstering domestic markets.

Private Defence Firms Get DRDO Missile Tech Boost

Private Defence Firms Get DRDO Missile Tech Boost

Rediff.com1 days ago

The move is meant to enhance the operational capability of the armed forces, reduce import dependence and increase domestic value addition.