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Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Bangladesh to hold crucial general elections on Thursday

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Bangladesh is set to hold parliamentary elections with unprecedented security measures in place, following a period of interim governance and political changes.

'Not achieved anything': FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia

'Not achieved anything': FIFA boss Infantino supports lifting ban on Russia

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Russian clubs and the national team have been suspended from FIFA and UEFA competitions since the country invaded Ukraine in February 2022.

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

17-year-old Anahat Singh scripts history with maiden title

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Teen squash prodigy Anahat Singh upset top seed Georgina Kennedy to win her first PSA Bronze title at the Squash On Fire Open in Washington.

Bhambri-Dhakshineswar win marathon doubles to put India 2-1 ahead

Bhambri-Dhakshineswar win marathon doubles to put India 2-1 ahead

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Yuki Bhambri and Dhakshineswar Suresh prevailed in a marathon doubles rubber, outlasting David Pel and Sander Arends 7-6 (0), 3-6, 7-6 (1) as India edged ahead 2-1 in their Davis Cup Qualifiers Round 1 tie against the Netherlands, in Bengaluru, on Sunday.

'We can put any team under pressure: Scotland skipper eyes England upset

'We can put any team under pressure": Scotland skipper eyes England upset

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Buoyed by a dominant win over Italy, Scotland captain Richie Berrington believes his team has the firepower to upset two-time champions England, who made a scratchy start to the tournament, in their T20 World Cup Group C match in Kolkata on Saturday.

T20 World Cup: 'India have eleven potential match-winners'

T20 World Cup: 'India have eleven potential match-winners'

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

Beyond upsets, Dutch team chasing consistency: Bas de Leede

Like Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Teaser? VOTE!

Like Ranveer Singh's Dhurandhar 2 Teaser? VOTE!

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The Dhurandhar 2 teaser shows shootouts and and explosions, which just means that there's no let up in the violence that Dhurandhar had been criticised for, observes Deepa Gahlot.

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Bewitched By London's Thumkada

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Why London keeps calling... And a recipe.

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

T20 WC: No Rohit, no Kohli... India still the team to beat

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

A seemingly unstoppable force in the shortest format, the current India squad has an aura of invincibility around it unlike the one that ended the cricketing powerhouse's long wait for an ICC title in Barbados 19 months ago.

Interview with chairman SC Shetty: 'SBI Will Double Its Balance Sheet In 6-7 Years'

Interview with chairman SC Shetty: 'SBI Will Double Its Balance Sheet In 6-7 Years'

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'Credit growth in India remains in double digits, even though corporate borrowing is subdued.' 'Corporate credit is weak because companies are cash-rich and cautious amid global uncertainty.'

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

ITC's Cloud Kitchens Take Quick Commerce Route

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Through its cloud kitchens, ITC is building a portfolio of shorter shelf-life offerings and selling them through quick commerce platforms.

'Banks not investing in right technology'

'Banks not investing in right technology'

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

'There is a challenge in repositioning yourself, maybe reinventing yourself.'

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Tendulkar, Kohli lead tributes to U19 World champs!

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's record sixth U-19 World Cup win drew praise from Virat Kohli, Gautam Gambhir and cricket legends worldwide after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's stunning 175 sealed a 100-run victory over England.

How Sindhu inspired Devika Sihag to Thailand Masters title

How Sindhu inspired Devika Sihag to Thailand Masters title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag, who won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title last week, acknowledged the role of PV Sindhu and coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama in her triumph

The Harrowing Birth Of Priyanka-Nick's Baby Malti Marie

The Harrowing Birth Of Priyanka-Nick's Baby Malti Marie

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Priyanka Chopra recalled standing in the operating room as doctors intubated the newborn, admitting she did not know if her daughter would survive.

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Their Dreams Died With Pinky On The Tarmac At Baramati

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

It isn't easy for a girl from Gopal Nagar to chase a dream. But Pinky was extremely determined. A force unto herself, she was going to go places. Literally. Till it abruptly ended one morning on the tarmac at Baramati airport.

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram!

Ashakal Aayiram Review: Watch It For Jayaram!

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Ashakal Aayiram can be celebrated for the return to form for Jayaram, who owns every scene he is in, but the film around him drags and drags, with no end in sight, notes Arjun Menon.

T20 World Cup: 'If Pakistan cricket can survive without playing India, they can sustain'

T20 World Cup: 'If Pakistan cricket can survive without playing India, they can sustain'

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Pakistan have somehow survived the financial loss of not being able to play India bilaterally for two decades now, said former ICC Head of Communications Sami-ul-Hasan Burney.

T20 World Cup: Hetmyer, Shepherd fire West Indies to victory against Scotland

T20 World Cup: Hetmyer, Shepherd fire West Indies to victory against Scotland

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Shimron Hetmyer's brilliant counter-attack with the bat and Romario Shepherd's hat-trick powered West Indies to an emphatic 35-run victory against Scotland.

T20 World Cup: 'Pakistan didn't win, we lost it': Dutch star fumes

T20 World Cup: 'Pakistan didn't win, we lost it': Dutch star fumes

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

Netherlands pacer Paul van Meekeren believes the team's poor execution in the final overs, rather than Pakistan's victory, led to their T20 World Cup defeat. He highlighted a crucial dropped catch and the failure to capitalize on pressure moments as key factors in the loss.

RSS chief 'ready to step down' if asked

RSS chief 'ready to step down' if asked

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat stated he will continue in his role despite his age, stepping down only when the organization directs him to do so. He also discussed the importance of values and communication within the RSS.

Violence erupts during protest over Hadi's murder in B'desh; 50 hurt

Violence erupts during protest over Hadi's murder in B'desh; 50 hurt

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Witnesses said the police in riot gear turned tough as the protestors tried to break through security barricades in front of Jamuna from a nearby sit-in demonstration, defying the earlier announced ban on rallies adjacent to Jamuna.

Are Your Parents Pressuring You To Get Married?

Are Your Parents Pressuring You To Get Married?

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

rediffGURU Ravi Mittal, CEO, Quack Quack, an online dating web site, and Rebounce, a matrimony platform, suggests how you can to share your thoughts and concerns about marriage with your parents.

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag stuns Supanida, enters Thailand Masters semifinals

Fans panic after Virat Kohli's Instagram account blackout

Fans panic after Virat Kohli's Instagram account blackout

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Virat Kohli's Instagram account was briefly deactivated on Friday, sparking panic among fans before being restored hours later with no official explanation.

World Bank flags how India failed to rein in debt in several states

World Bank flags how India failed to rein in debt in several states

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's state-level fiscal rules have improved headline deficits, but the gains are fragile and uneven with major states still grappling with high debt levels, a World Bank report submitted to the 16th Finance Commission (FC) said. According to the report, despite nearly two decades of adoption of fiscal responsibility laws (FRLs), debt levels have not converged.

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Supriya Sahu, Champion of the Earth

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'We should learn from the wild world on how they live harmoniously.'

Why MF Investors Can't Trade on Budget Day

Why MF Investors Can't Trade on Budget Day

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Rediff explains why the system, not the Budget, is the problem.

BJP set to end Thackeray era as Ritu Tawde to become Mumbai mayor

BJP set to end Thackeray era as Ritu Tawde to become Mumbai mayor

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has nominated corporator Ritu Tawade for the Mumbai mayor election, while its ally Shiv Sena declared Sanjay Ghadi as its candidate for the deputy mayor's post.

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Davis Cup: Dhakshineswar wins decider, India shock Netherlands

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Dhakshineswar Suresh wins fifth rubber against Guy De Oden to lead India to 3-2 win over higher-ranked Netherlands in Davis Cup Qualifiers.

T20 WC: Last-over drama! England survive scare, edge Nepal

T20 WC: Last-over drama! England survive scare, edge Nepal

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

IMAGES from the ICC 2026 T20 World Cup match played between England and Nepal in Mumbai on Sunday

'Defence the key for USA vs India in T20 World Cup opener'

'Defence the key for USA vs India in T20 World Cup opener'

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Saurabh Netravalkar emphasizes the importance of a strong defensive strategy for the USA against India in the T20 World Cup, highlighting the team's experience and the significance of playing at Wankhede Stadium.

Bulls prowl D-Street: Benchmarks see best day in over 8 months

Bulls prowl D-Street: Benchmarks see best day in over 8 months

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Domestic equities surged on Tuesday, posting their best single-day gains in more than eight months after a long-awaited trade deal between India and the US. The deal, which lowered tariffs on Indian goods to 18 per cent from 50 per cent, significantly improved investor sentiment and lifted a key overhang for the market.

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trillion Business By December 2030'

'Indian Bank Aims For Rs 25 Trillion Business By December 2030'

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

'In the last one year, we have added more than Rs 1.7 trillion, and we are on track.'

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

'Baby Battatu in the deep blue sea.'

India free to buy oil from any country, says Russia amid US claims

India free to buy oil from any country, says Russia amid US claims

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

The Kremlin has stated that India is free to purchase oil from any country, dismissing claims that India agreed to reduce Russian oil imports. Russia maintains that energy trade with India benefits both nations and contributes to international energy market stability.

Upset alert: Svitolina ends Gauff's Australian Open dream

Upset alert: Svitolina ends Gauff's Australian Open dream

Rediff.com27 Jan 2026

Coco Gauff's bid for a third Grand Slam title went up in smoke at the Australian Open quarter-finals with a 6-1, 6-2 defeat by Ukrainian Elina Svitolina on Tuesday, after the third seed enduring a nightmare on serve.

ONGC, Reliance sign pact for sharing offshore resources

ONGC, Reliance sign pact for sharing offshore resources

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

In a strategic move to boost offshore energy exploration and operational efficiency, Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Ltd (ONGC) and Reliance Industries Ltd have signed an agreement to share resources such as supply vessels used in finding and producing oil and gas.

Why Dhoni says commentary isn't for him

Why Dhoni says commentary isn't for him

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Former India captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni explains why he is unlikely to take up commentary, calling it a difficult art that demands tact, balance and a mastery of statistics-areas he says don't come naturally to him.

Scotland Ready to Rumble Against West Indies in T20 World Cup

Scotland Ready to Rumble Against West Indies in T20 World Cup

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Scotland, a late entry into the T20 World Cup, is set to face West Indies in their opening match. Scotland aims to prove their worth and cause upsets against higher-ranked teams, while West Indies look to leverage their experience and firepower.