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Asian Games: Ankita's gold after a sleepless night for her mother

Asian Games: Ankita's gold after a sleepless night for her mother

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's women's recurve archery team, comprising Ankita Bhakat, Kumkum Anil Mohod, and Kirti Sharma, secured a historic gold medal at the Asian Games by defeating South Korea 5-3 in the final. This marks India's first-ever gold in this event, a significant achievement against a traditionally dominant opponent.

India's canoe slalom paddlers storm into Asian Games semis

India's canoe slalom paddlers storm into Asian Games semis

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Indian canoe slalom paddlers Hitesh Kewat, Pradhyumna Singh Rathod, Pallavi Jagtap, and Rina Sen have successfully advanced to the semifinals in their respective events at the Asian Games. Shikha Chouhan also qualified for the semifinals in the women's kayak single. The semifinals and medal rounds for most are scheduled for Wednesday, with Chouhan competing on Thursday.

FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for 'assaulting cops' during Delhi protest

FIR against Rahul, Priyanka for 'assaulting cops' during Delhi protest

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

Delhi Police have registered an FIR against Congress leaders Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, along with other party workers, for allegedly assaulting police personnel and obstructing government work during a protest on Wednesday. The protest involved INDIA bloc leaders and led to the detention of 91 people.

Manipur ambush kills 3 Meitei men, sparks protests at CM's residence

Manipur ambush kills 3 Meitei men, sparks protests at CM's residence

Rediff.com1 days ago

Militants ambushed 14 Meitei men in Manipur on Monday, killing three and injuring three others. The attack, which occurred in the Sunurok hills, sparked widespread protests in Imphal, with locals placing bodies outside the Chief Minister's residence. Police used tear gas to disperse protesters. Chief Minister Y Khemchand Singh condemned the killings and held security review meetings, while the opposition Congress demanded his resignation, citing the state's ongoing ethnic violence since May 2023. Security forces have launched a combing operation with drones and sniffer dogs.

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 28

Asian Games: India's Full Schedule For September 28

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

A comprehensive overview of the Indian contingent's schedule at the Asian Games on September 28, detailing participation across various sports including archery, athletics, cricket, boxing, hockey, and more, with specific event timings in IST.

India's Masters swimmers make a splash in Bengaluru

India's Masters swimmers make a splash in Bengaluru

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian swimmers Thanuja S, Beena S, and Lakka Rajini secured gold medals in the women's 200m butterfly, while Yogesh Kumar, Tarun Tokas, and Manikandan Kandeth won their respective men's events at the 2nd Asian Masters Swimming Championship 2026 in Bengaluru.

Asian Games: Ancy's gold slips away on last jump, silver for India

Asian Games: Ancy's gold slips away on last jump, silver for India

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

India's Ancy Sojan won a silver medal in the women's long jump at the Asian Games, while Harita Bhadra secured a bronze in the women's 200m. Ancy led for much of the competition but was overtaken by China's Huang Yingying in the final moments. Shaili Singh narrowly missed a bronze in the long jump.

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 27

Asian Games 2026: India's Full Schedule For September 27

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Indian athletes are set for a busy day at the Asian Games on September 27, competing across a wide array of sports including athletics, archery, shooting, boxing, and squash.

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

NEET Round 3: What Are Options For Medical Aspirants?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

With NEET Round 3 allotments concluded, medical aspirants are now evaluating their options, including participation in stray rounds, understanding penalties for not joining allotted seats, and exploring private or deemed university admissions.

Chaudhari Secures Third Fenesta Open Crown, Kesharwani Claims Maiden Title

Chaudhari Secures Third Fenesta Open Crown, Kesharwani Claims Maiden Title

Rediff.com10 Oct 2026

Vaidehee Chaudhari secured her third Fenesta Open women's singles title, defeating Shruti Ahlawat in a tough final. Maan Kesharwani claimed his maiden men's singles title, overcoming Nitin Sinha. Ribhav Saroha and Parthsarthi Mundhe also won the boys' and girls' U-18 singles titles respectively at the national tennis championship in New Delhi.

Hockey World Cup: India women rout Germany, clinch historic fifth spot

Hockey World Cup: India women rout Germany, clinch historic fifth spot

Rediff.com28 Aug 2026

The Indian women's hockey team secured a commendable fifth-place finish at the FIH World Cup by defeating Germany 3-1 in a classification match, with Navneet Kaur scoring two goals.

Pro Wrestling League Set For Grand Return In January

Pro Wrestling League Set For Grand Return In January

Rediff.com9 Oct 2026

The Pro Wrestling League (PWL) is set to kick off its sixth season from January 9 to 26 next year in New Delhi, featuring 86 grapplers, including 34 international medallists. Six franchises will compete across Olympic weight categories, with Indian Asian Games medallists and Japanese Olympic champion Yui Susaki among the participants.

Asian Games: India eye judo bronze after Inunganbi gets walkover

Asian Games: India eye judo bronze after Inunganbi gets walkover

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian judoka Inunganbi Takhellambam has reached the bronze medal contest in the women's 70kg category at the Asian Games after winning her repechage bout. Her journey included an ippon victory and a walkover. Meanwhile, Yamini Mourya's campaign in the women's 57kg category concluded after defeats in the quarterfinals and repechage rounds. The article also explains key judo terms like ippon, yuko, and Fusen-gachi.

Delhi Police gets 300 social media posts taken down

Delhi Police gets 300 social media posts taken down

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Delhi Police are actively monitoring social media platforms to combat the spread of misinformation during protests in the capital, leading to the removal of approximately 300 posts. This action follows the arrest of a man for creating a fabricated AI video and includes requests to platform X for content removal.

Can Banks Recover Deceased Person's Loan From Surviving Spouse?

Can Banks Recover Deceased Person's Loan From Surviving Spouse?

Rediff.com2 days ago

Marriage alone does not make a spouse liable for debt. The extent of liability depends on whether the spouse signed as a co-borrower or guarantor, or inherited assets.

Lovlina Borgohain Gets Hero's Welcome In Guwahati

Lovlina Borgohain Gets Hero's Welcome In Guwahati

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Boxer Lovlina Borgohain received a grand welcome in Guwahati after winning a gold medal at the Asian Games in the women's 75-kg category.

Peshawar On Edge After Emergency

Peshawar On Edge After Emergency

Rediff.com7 days ago

Glimpses of heightened security in Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province after the imposition of a state of emergency and suspension of the provincial government led by jailed former prime minister Imran Khan's party.

1951 To 2026: India's Asian Games Highs And Lows

1951 To 2026: India's Asian Games Highs And Lows

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

India's Asian Games campaign looked bleak in Nagoya. A slow medal start saw the country slip to around 12th, before a late surge took India back to fourth with 85 medals.

5 High Growth Business Ideas for First-Time Women Entrepreneurs

5 High Growth Business Ideas for First-Time Women Entrepreneurs

Rediff.com24 Aug 2026

The companies that grow are the ones that adapt quickly, embrace technology thoughtfully and never lose sight of the customer.

Pranavi Urs Shares Dream Meeting With Golfing Idol Rory McIlroy

Pranavi Urs Shares Dream Meeting With Golfing Idol Rory McIlroy

Rediff.com4 days ago

Indian golfer Pranavi Urs fulfilled a lifelong dream by spending an hour with her idol, Rory McIlroy, in India. The two discussed their respective triumphs, with Urs sharing how she drew inspiration from McIlroy's Masters win during her own gold medal victory at the recent Asian Games. Urs also spoke about the growth of Indian golf, managing expectations, and her Olympic aspirations.

Aman, Antim 1 win away from Asian Games wrestling gold

Aman, Antim 1 win away from Asian Games wrestling gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Olympic bronze medallist Aman Sehrawat and Antim Panghal have secured their spots in the men's 57kg and women's 53kg finals, respectively, at the Asian Games in Nagoya. Both wrestlers, who previously won bronze at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, are now poised to compete for gold.

Prime Minister Modi Lauds Indian Athletes For Asian Games Glory

Prime Minister Modi Lauds Indian Athletes For Asian Games Glory

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Indian athletes who secured medals at the Asian Games. He specifically lauded Neeru Dhanda for her historic individual trap gold, the women's trap team for their silver, and the women's 4x400m relay squad for their gold-winning performance, highlighting their precision, speed, and teamwork.

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

The Lady Who Changed Indian Banking

Rediff.com2 days ago

By the time she finished her term as SBI chairman, she was overseeing over two lakh employees, 24,000 domestic branches, 100 international ones and a bank that had stepped into the technological age and become youth-friendly. Meet Arundhati Bhattacharya, the first woman chairman of the State Bank of India and president and CEO, Salesforce, South Asia.

Archery Star Kumkum Mohod Scripts History With Asian Games Gold

Archery Star Kumkum Mohod Scripts History With Asian Games Gold

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Kumkum Mohod from Amravati, Maharashtra, has won India's first-ever women's individual recurve archery gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. Her family and community are overjoyed, and her father expresses confidence in her future Olympic aspirations.

Vijay slams Stalin for 'body-shaming' TVK woman candidate

Vijay slams Stalin for 'body-shaming' TVK woman candidate

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has accused DMK president M.K. Stalin of 'body-shaming' their Dharapuram bypoll candidate P. Satyabama during a campaign rally, petitioning the Election Commission to revoke his star campaigner status and impose a temporary ban.

Dr Chinmayee J Thrishulamurthy To Lead Runners At Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Dr Chinmayee J Thrishulamurthy To Lead Runners At Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Mount Everest summiteer Dr Chinmayee J Thrishulamurthy will make her debut as a pacer at the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon, guiding runners in the 10K race. She is part of a 25-member pacer squad, which includes an all-women team for the 10K and professionals for the half marathon.

India's judo medal hopes end after Inungambi's defeat at Asian Games

India's judo medal hopes end after Inungambi's defeat at Asian Games

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian judoka Inungambi Takhellambam lost her bronze medal bout in the women's 70kg category at the Asian Games to Mongolia's Anujin Uran-Ulzii. This defeat meant India missed out on a medal in the event. Another Indian judoka, Yamini Mourya, also saw her campaign end in the repechage round of the women's 57kg category.

Hyderabad police warn women against 'rent a boyfriend' dating scam

Hyderabad police warn women against 'rent a boyfriend' dating scam

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

The Hyderabad City Police are actively cautioning young women against the emerging "rent boyfriend" cyber scam, a deceptive online trap designed to defraud and blackmail victims through fake companionship offers.

'All three medals are for the army': Neeru Dhanda

'All three medals are for the army': Neeru Dhanda

Rediff.com12 Oct 2026

Indian trap shooter Neeru Dhanda, a Naib Subedar in the Indian Army, won three medals (two gold, one silver) at the 2026 Asian Games, including India's first individual Asian Games gold in women's trap shooting. She dedicated her medals to the Indian Army and its soldiers. Fellow Army Havildar Kamaljeet also secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event and expressed gratitude to the Army, with both athletes now targeting upcoming World Championships and the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

India breaches 50-medal mark at Asian Games with historic golds

India breaches 50-medal mark at Asian Games with historic golds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

India achieved significant milestones at the Asian Games, securing its first-ever women's trap gold through Neeru Dhanda and another gold in the women's 4x400m relay. These victories pushed India's medal tally past 50, placing the country in the top 10. The day also saw strong performances in boxing, volleyball, archery, squash, and tennis, contributing to a successful outing despite some disappointments in other events.

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina, Parveen Win Historic Golds; End India's 12-Year Drought

Asian Games Boxing: Lovlina, Parveen Win Historic Golds; End India's 12-Year Drought

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) and Parveen Hooda (65kg) have clinched gold medals in women's boxing at the Asian Games, ending India's 12-year wait for titles in the category.

Kerala Minister Condemns Brutal Mob Lynching In Palakkad

Kerala Minister Condemns Brutal Mob Lynching In Palakkad

Rediff.com5 days ago

Kerala Home Minister Ramesh Chennithala has strongly condemned the alleged mob lynching of an unidentified man in Palakkad district, announcing that seven people have been arrested and a Special Investigation Team (SIT) will probe the incident. The victim, aged 35-40, remains unidentified, and the minister has sought assistance from Tamil Nadu police. The incident, which involved the victim being attacked with stones and wooden sticks, is the third alleged mob lynching reported in Palakkad in recent years.

Asian Games 2026: Judoka Ashmita Dey loses bronze medal match

Asian Games 2026: Judoka Ashmita Dey loses bronze medal match

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian judoka Ashmita Dey has reached the bronze medal contest in the women's 48kg category at the Asian Games in Nagoya.

Top Indian Athletes Join IOA Electoral College For Athletes Commission Polls

Top Indian Athletes Join IOA Electoral College For Athletes Commission Polls

Rediff.com3 days ago

Top Indian athletes like PV Sindhu, Mirabai Chanu, Neeru Dhanda, and Harmanpreet Singh have been nominated by their respective National Sports Federations to the electoral college for the Indian Olympic Association's Athletes Commission polls on November 3. The article details the nomination process, eligibility criteria, and the composition of the new Athletes Commission, noting the absence of some federations and the exclusion of outgoing members like Mary Kom.

Karthik's Comeback Victory Shakes Fenesta Open

Karthik's Comeback Victory Shakes Fenesta Open

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Pranav Karthik caused a significant upset at the 31st Fenesta Open National Tennis Championship in New Delhi on Wednesday, defeating fourth seed Udit Kamboj after rallying from a set down. Other top seeds like Manish Sureshkumar and several women's and junior players also advanced, though the Boys U-18 draw saw its top seed eliminated.

India's Shikha Chouhan Secures Seventh Place In Asian Games Canoe Slalom Final

India's Shikha Chouhan Secures Seventh Place In Asian Games Canoe Slalom Final

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Indian paddler Shikha Chouhan finished seventh in the women's kayak singles canoe slalom final at the Asian Games, clocking 193.31 seconds. She had qualified for the final after finishing 10th in the semifinals.

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes For Asian Games Success

Prime Minister Modi Congratulates Indian Athletes For Asian Games Success

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated several Indian athletes for their medal-winning performances at the Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan. He specifically lauded silver medallists Ancy Sojan (long jump), Anahat Singh (squash), Abhay Singh (squash), Sarvesh Kushare (high jump), and bronze medallists Harita Bhadra (200m), Tejaswin Shankar (decathlon), and Parul Chaudhary (steeplechase), highlighting their dedication and achievements.

Indian Paddlers Face Setbacks At Asian Games Canoe Slalom

Indian Paddlers Face Setbacks At Asian Games Canoe Slalom

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Indian canoe slalom athletes Pradhyumna Singh Rathod and Pallavi Jagtap experienced mixed results at the Asian Games. Rathod secured a sixth-place finish in the men's single kayak final, while Jagtap faced disqualification in the women's canoe single final. Other Indian participants, Hitesh Kewat and Rina Sen, did not advance to their respective finals.

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Drinking Lemon Water On An Empty Stomach Will Not Burn Belly Fat

Rediff.com13 Oct 2026

Clinical nutritionist Amreen Sheikh explains why sipping lemon water may provide hydration and reduce bloating, but may not help burn belly fat.

32 medals! Haryana celebrates its Asian Games stars

32 medals! Haryana celebrates its Asian Games stars

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Haryana's athletes, who secured an impressive 32 medals including 14 gold at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, received a warm welcome from Sports Minister Gaurav Gautam. The minister and Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini lauded their performance, highlighting the state's significant contribution to India's overall medal tally and its strong sporting culture.