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'Leave ISRO ALONE!'

'Leave ISRO ALONE!'

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

'I don't think the government will sacrifice such a fine institution for monetary gains.'

Russian files fresh CAS challenge against World Athletics sanctions

Russian files fresh CAS challenge against World Athletics sanctions

Rediff.com11 Aug 2026

Russian Athletics has filed a new claim with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), challenging sanctions imposed by World Athletics that prevent Russian athletes from participating in international competitions.

Pakistan squash player Sana Bahadar's journey from silence to Asian Games

Pakistan squash player Sana Bahadar's journey from silence to Asian Games

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Deaf and non-verbal since birth, Sana Bahadar has found her voice through squash, overcoming financial and communication barriers while reaching the Asian Games and targeting the world top 100.

2nd ODI: Gill, Rohit rewrite record books as India sweep West Indies 2-0

2nd ODI: Gill, Rohit rewrite record books as India sweep West Indies 2-0

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

Shubman Gill scored the fastest double hundred in ODI history (223 not out) and Rohit Sharma added a century (101) as India chased down West Indies' formidable total of 405 for seven, securing an eight-wicket victory and sealing the series. This historic chase also marked India's highest-ever ODI run chase.

Omani flydubai co-pilot to be handed over to UAE after Saudi probe

Omani flydubai co-pilot to be handed over to UAE after Saudi probe

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Saudi Arabia will conduct the preliminary investigation into the Omani co-pilot who attempted to crash flydubai flight FZ1073, after the Tel Aviv-bound plane was forced to make an unscheduled landing at Tabuk Airport.

Asian Games Boxing: Sakshi Stuns Paris Olympics Medallist Villegas 5-0

Asian Games Boxing: Sakshi Stuns Paris Olympics Medallist Villegas 5-0

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary and Jadumani Singh have made a remarkable start at the Asian Games, securing their spots in the pre-quarterfinals with impressive victories, including a significant upset by Chaudhary over an Olympic medallist.

Sakshi Chaudhary Upsets Paris Olympics Medallist At Asian Games

Sakshi Chaudhary Upsets Paris Olympics Medallist At Asian Games

Rediff.com22 Sep 2026

Indian boxers Sakshi Chaudhary (51kg) and Jadumani Singh (55kg) have both advanced to the pre-quarterfinals of the Asian Games. Chaudhary secured an upset victory over Paris Olympics bronze-medallist Aira Villegas, while Singh dominated his opponent, Chandra Bahadur Thapa, to move into the next round.

Equipment Glitch Affects Aishwary Singh's Asian Games Performance

Equipment Glitch Affects Aishwary Singh's Asian Games Performance

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian shooter Aishwary Pratap Singh Chauhan's quest for an individual medal at the Asian Games was hampered by a malfunctioning match button during the 50m rifle 3-position final. The technical glitch disrupted his concentration and cost him crucial points in the prone series, leading to a fifth-place finish despite being a strong medal contender.

India's Unbeaten Run Continues, Semifinal Berth Looms

India's Unbeaten Run Continues, Semifinal Berth Looms

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Defending champions India, currently unbeaten in the men's hockey Pool A at the Asian Games, are set to face hosts Japan in a crucial match. Both teams have won all their games, but India holds a superior goal difference. The winner of this match will secure the top spot in the pool and a direct semifinal berth, with India's forwards showing exceptional form.

Boxer Sachin Siwach one win from Asian Games medal; Preeti exits

Boxer Sachin Siwach one win from Asian Games medal; Preeti exits

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian boxer Sachin Siwach has advanced to the men's 60kg quarterfinals at the Asian Games with a 4-1 victory over Mohammad Adnan Abu Jajeh. Meanwhile, last edition's bronze medallist Preeti Pawar was eliminated after a 0-5 loss to North Korea's Pang Chol M in the women's 54kg round of 16. Siwach is now one win away from securing a medal.

How India Is Poised To Become A Global Semiconductor Powerhouse

How India Is Poised To Become A Global Semiconductor Powerhouse

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

India is strategically positioned to develop a robust domestic semiconductor ecosystem, driven by increasing electronics consumption, strong government support through incentives, and a global shift in supply chains. Boston Consulting Group Managing Director Ankush Wadhera highlights India's potential as a safe haven for investments, with the AI boom further fuelling demand for advanced chips. The nation aims to expand its capabilities across the entire semiconductor value chain, attracting significant global and domestic investments.

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major AI Skill Development Initiative

Arunachal Pradesh Launches Major AI Skill Development Initiative

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu lauded the state's first 10-day artificial intelligence boot camp and hackathon at IIT-Guwahati. The programme aims to build AI skills, promote innovation, and create a future-ready digital workforce, offering hands-on training in AI/ML, Python, and NLP to 40 young participants.

Alcaraz demands answers over Zverev's US Open brain-fade

Alcaraz demands answers over Zverev's US Open brain-fade

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Alexander Zverev hilariously admitted to Carlos Alcaraz that he felt zero pressure and mistakenly thought the score was 4-1 while serving for his US Open championship victory.

Rashmika Mandanna Is Melting Milan With Her Sizzle

Rashmika Mandanna Is Melting Milan With Her Sizzle

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Rashmika Mandanna made her Vogue World 2026 debut in Milan, marking her return to the spotlight after a long break following an injury that left her on bed rest.

China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi's stunning rise continues with second Asian Games gold

China's 13-year-old Yu Zidi's stunning rise continues with second Asian Games gold

Rediff.com21 Sep 2026

At just 13, Yu Zidi claimed her second Asian Games gold by smashing the 200m IM Asian record, finishing only 0.40 seconds behind Summer McIntosh's world record.

OTT Releases In Oct: Dupahiya 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Sardar 2

OTT Releases In Oct: Dupahiya 2, Pooja Meri Jaan, Sardar 2

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

New seasons, long-delayed films and regional blockbusters make this week's exciting line-up on OTT.

Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen survives scare in opening round

Badminton World Championships: Lakshya Sen survives scare in opening round

Rediff.com18 Aug 2026

Lakshya Sen recovered from a slow start to beat Collins Valentine Filimon of Austria in his first round match at the BWF Badminton World Championships 2026 in New Delhi on Tuesday.

'Hope Jaiswal gets his chances in West Indies ODIs'

'Hope Jaiswal gets his chances in West Indies ODIs'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has advocated for Yashasvi Jaiswal to receive ample opportunities in the upcoming ODI series against the West Indies. Pathan believes this exposure is crucial for Jaiswal to establish himself as a backup opener for the next year's ODI World Cup. He also highlighted the importance of testing India's bench strength, especially with several key players participating in the Asian Games, and backed Naman Dhir's inclusion for his all-round capabilities.

Indian Golfers Aim For Glory At Asian Games With Strong Squad

Indian Golfers Aim For Glory At Asian Games With Strong Squad

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

India's six-member golf contingent, led by silver medallist Aditi Ashok, is set to compete at the Asian Games. The team, comprising experienced professionals like Yuvraj Sandhu, Veer Ahlawat, and Diksha Dagar, aims to add to India's seven past golf medals. They face a strong international field, including PGA Tour stars like Tom Kim and Keita Nakajima, on a challenging course.

India's Hockey World Cup Journey: From 1971 to 2023

India's Hockey World Cup Journey: From 1971 to 2023

Rediff.com9 Aug 2026

India's men's hockey team has experienced a varied journey in the World Cup, from winning bronze in 1971 and gold in 1975 to a prolonged period without a podium finish.

Muchova, Noskova steer Czech Republic past Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title

Muchova, Noskova steer Czech Republic past Ukraine for 12th Billie Jean King Cup title

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The Czech Republic secured their 12th Billie Jean King Cup title by defeating Ukraine 2-0 in the final. Karolina Muchova and Linda Noskova delivered dominant singles victories, with Muchova sweeping Anhelina Kalinina and Noskova overcoming Elina Svitolina. This victory marks the Czechs' first title since 2018, solidifying their position as the second-most successful nation in the competition's history.

Import-linked GST drives 18.1% surge in September revenue

Import-linked GST drives 18.1% surge in September revenue

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's Goods and Services Tax (GST) receipts, after accounting for refunds, surged by 18.1 per cent annually to approximately 1.77 trillion in September, marking its fastest growth in six months. This increase was primarily driven by a significant rise in tax revenue from imports, which grew 26 per cent annually.

Asian Games Shooting: Neeru-Kynan Win Trap Mixed Team GOLD

Asian Games Shooting: Neeru-Kynan Win Trap Mixed Team GOLD

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's shooters Neeru Dhanda and Kynan Chenai clinched the gold medal in the trap mixed team event at the Asian Games on Wednesday.

Asian Games: Double gold in compound archery! Sahil-Chikitha Triumph In Mixed Event

Asian Games: Double gold in compound archery! Sahil-Chikitha Triumph In Mixed Event

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's compound mixed archery pair of Chikitha Taniparthi and Sahil Jadhav won a gold medal and secured a 2028 Olympic quota place at the Asian Games by defeating Korea in a thrilling shoot-off. This victory marks a significant achievement for Indian archery, following another gold in the women's compound team event.

Machine Learning Uncovers Patterns Of Aggression On Indian X During Key Events

Machine Learning Uncovers Patterns Of Aggression On Indian X During Key Events

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Researchers from Goa Institute of Management (GIM) and Goa Business School conducted a study analysing over 1.31 lakh posts on social media platform X using machine learning models. They found that indirect aggression is most common during major social, financial, sporting, and political events in India. The study classified aggression into overt, covert, and non-aggressive forms, noting that overt aggression remained relatively low but peaked during events like India's T20 World Cup loss. The findings have significant implications for online moderation and communication policies.

India's Unique Monkey Deterrent For Badminton World Championships

India's Unique Monkey Deterrent For Badminton World Championships

Rediff.com10 Aug 2026

Organisers of the upcoming Badminton World Championships in New Delhi are employing an unusual method to prevent monkey intrusions: hiring professional mimics to imitate langur calls.

The Little Girl From Black Is Back!

The Little Girl From Black Is Back!

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

'I did not give up on acting; I was always open to it. I just wasn't actively chasing it for a period of time.'

'I Just Want to Express Myself': How Virat Kohli Reinvented His Batting

'I Just Want to Express Myself': How Virat Kohli Reinvented His Batting

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

Virat Kohli, after becoming the second batter to reach 15,000 ODI runs and scoring his 55th ton, stated that personal milestones are not his primary focus.

UPI Fee: Governments Gusty Response

UPI Fee: Governments Gusty Response

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

If the new MDR regime is rolled out from the middle of this month, as scheduled, it should count as one of the boldest political actions by the Modi government on an economic-policy issue, and a signal that it is less worried about erosion of political capital it draws from one of its key constituencies, notes A K Bhattacharya.

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand clinch maiden World Championship bronze after fighting semi-final loss

Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand clinch maiden World Championship bronze after fighting semi-final loss

Rediff.com22 Aug 2026

Treesa Jolly and Gayatri Gopichand lost to China's World No 1 pairing Tan Ning and Liu Shengshu in the semi-finals of the women's doubles event at the BWF Badminton World Championships in New Delhi on Saturday.

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

AI Can Disrupt Jobs, Not Doom Humanity

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

'My biggest fear about AI is that humans are going to rush to deploy it before AI is ready.'

India's young guns ready for BWF World Championships

India's young guns ready for BWF World Championships

Rediff.com7 Aug 2026

Ayush Shetty, Unnati Hooda, Simran Singhi, and Kavipriya Selvam are set to make their BWF World Championships debut as India hosts the prestigious badminton event after 17 years, offering a significant platform for these rising stars.

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

31-year-old Goldy Brar: FBI's most wanted fugitive carrying $1 mn bounty

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

Satinderjeet Singh, alias Goldy Brar, a former petty criminal from Punjab, has escalated to become a leader of transnational organised crime and is now featured on the FBI's Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list. The FBI has offered a USD 1 million reward for information leading to his arrest, citing his alleged involvement in assassinations, extortions, and trafficking of narcotics and weapons across the US and Canada. Brar is also linked to the Lawrence Bishnoi gang, designated an "individual terrorist" by India, and accused of orchestrating the murder of Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala.

World Elephant Day: Haathi Mere Saathi

World Elephant Day: Haathi Mere Saathi

Rediff.com12 Aug 2026

India has over 22,000 wild elephants. May their tribe increase.

Asian Games Badminton: India sweep Kazakhstan, set up Japan quarters

Asian Games Badminton: India sweep Kazakhstan, set up Japan quarters

Rediff.com20 Sep 2026

India's women's badminton team, led by PV Sindhu, secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Kazakhstan at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games. This win propels them into a challenging quarterfinal match against hosts Japan, a team boasting several top-ranked players.

China, US should be 'partners, not rivals', says Xi as Trump rolls out red carpet

China, US should be 'partners, not rivals', says Xi as Trump rolls out red carpet

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping's arrival in Washington marks a pivotal moment for global diplomacy, as he advocates for a "partners, not rivals" approach to US-China relations amidst high-stakes discussions on trade, technology, and international stability.

Starc Dethrones Bumrah to Become World's No. 1 Test Bowler

Starc Dethrones Bumrah to Become World's No. 1 Test Bowler

Rediff.com26 Aug 2026

Australian fast bowler Mitchell Starc dethroned Jasprit Bumrah to reach a career-high No. 1 in the ICC Test rankings for bowlers, after a stellar 10-wicket haul against Bangladesh.

Shaunae Miller-Uibo Named International Ambassador For Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Shaunae Miller-Uibo Named International Ambassador For Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon

Rediff.com24 Sep 2026

Two-time Olympic gold medallist Shaunae Miller-Uibo has been announced as the International Event Ambassador for the Vedanta Delhi Half Marathon. The Bahamian sprinter, known for her explosive finishes and consistent performance, will visit New Delhi to be part of the event, aiming to inspire runners with her journey of progress and consistency.

Asian Games: Anahat, Abhay Assured Of Squash Singles Medals

Asian Games: Anahat, Abhay Assured Of Squash Singles Medals

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Anahat Singh and Abhay Singh assured themselves of singles medals at the Asian Games by advancing to the semi-finals in their respective events at the Asian Games on Friday.

Chanu Ends 12-Year Wait With Asian Games Silver

Chanu Ends 12-Year Wait With Asian Games Silver

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Star Indian weightlifter Mirabai Chanu has secured a silver medal in the women's 49kg event at the Asian Games, ending a 12-year pursuit for the prestigious continental honour. This marks India's first weightlifting medal at the Asian Games since 1998, adding to Chanu's impressive collection which includes an Olympic silver.