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After India's Defeat, Star Sports Withdraws 'Chokers' Ad

After India's Defeat, Star Sports Withdraws 'Chokers' Ad

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

Star Sports withdraws its controversial 'cupcake' promo targeting South Africa after India's 76-run loss in the T20 World Cup Super 8 clash.

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Watch for Portfolio Overlap Before Adding Funds

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Overlap refers to the same stocks appearing across fund portfolios.

Bishnoi, Iyer added to India squad for NZ T20s

Bishnoi, Iyer added to India squad for NZ T20s

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Washington ruled out of T20I series against NZ; Bishnoi, Iyer added to squad

IPL: RCB to assemble at Chinnaswamy on March 15

IPL: RCB to assemble at Chinnaswamy on March 15

Rediff.com21 hours ago

The Karnataka State Cricket Association (KSCA) president, Venkatesh Prasad, has expressed confidence that the remaining security enhancements at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium will be completed before the Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) squad arrives on March 15.

AI-Skilled Graduates Make Up 60% Of TCS Fresher Hiring

AI-Skilled Graduates Make Up 60% Of TCS Fresher Hiring

Rediff.com2 days ago

'A prime hire can have a salary as high as Rs 11 lakh at the entry level and above.'

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

India 'well stocked' with crude oil to meet supply disruptions: Puri

Rediff.com5 hours ago

India is well-stocked with inventories of crude oil and key petroleum products, including petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel (ATF), to deal with short-term disruptions as the war intensifies in West Asia, Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri said on Tuesday.

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

'With Double Deflation, We May Be Mixing Apples And Oranges In GDP'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'My concern is that, although everything is expressed in monetary terms, you are effectively combining values that have been adjusted using different price measures.'

Man Shot Dead in Pratapgarh Over Old Enmity

Man Shot Dead in Pratapgarh Over Old Enmity

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 52-year-old man was allegedly shot dead in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, due to a decades-old family rivalry. Police have detained a suspect and are investigating the incident.

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Cyber Fraud Ring Busted in Delhi, Three Arrested

Rediff.com1 days ago

Delhi Police have arrested three men and bound down a woman in connection with a cyber fraud operation that allegedly cheated a grocery shop owner of Rs 17 lakh through fake stock market investments.

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

IPL 2026: Champions RCB To Play 5 Matches In Bengaluru

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Defending IPL champions Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to return to the M Chinnaswamy Stadium, with five of their home matches in IPL 2026 confirmed to take place in Bengaluru.

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Patna Police Nab Three in Separate Cyber Fraud Operations

Rediff.com2 days ago

Patna Police arrested three individuals in two separate cyber fraud cases, involving share market investment scams and mule account operations.

West Asia crisis: MEA sets up control room for Indians

West Asia crisis: MEA sets up control room for Indians

Rediff.com8 hours ago

Amid escalating tensions in West Asia, the Indian government has established a control room to provide crucial support and assistance to the nearly one crore Indian citizens residing in the region.

Gold, Silver Prices Poised for Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Gold, Silver Prices Poised for Rally Amid Geopolitical Uncertainty

Rediff.com2 days ago

Analysts predict a surge in gold and silver prices as investors seek safe-haven assets due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. The impact on domestic prices will depend on the conflict's duration, with geopolitical factors and macroeconomic data also playing a role.

Iran conflict: 'My sister reported loud explosions'

Iran conflict: 'My sister reported loud explosions'

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Indian parents express growing anxiety and fear for the safety of their children studying in Iran, as the conflict between Iran and Israel escalates. They are appealing to the Indian government for immediate evacuation.

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Delhi Airport Customs Seize Gold, Arrest Foreign Nationals

Rediff.com2 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport have thwarted two separate gold smuggling attempts, seizing over 3.17 kg of gold worth approximately Rs 4.35 crore and arresting three foreign nationals.

HP Police Seizes Drugs, Liquor in Anti-Chitta Operation

HP Police Seizes Drugs, Liquor in Anti-Chitta Operation

Rediff.com3 days ago

Himachal Pradesh Police conducted a large-scale anti-drug operation, seizing drugs and illegal liquor across the state and registering multiple cases under the NDPS and Excise Acts.

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Bengaluru Police Nab Interstate Drug Peddlers with Rs 11.5 Crore Worth of Narcotics

Rediff.com1 days ago

Bengaluru police have arrested two alleged interstate drug peddlers, including a woman, and seized narcotics worth Rs 11.50 crore. The operation uncovered a network distributing drugs sourced from Thailand, along with other seizures of Ganja and Hashish Oil.

Woman Accused of Murdering Husband by Setting House on Fire

Woman Accused of Murdering Husband by Setting House on Fire

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman in Maharajganj, Uttar Pradesh, is accused of murdering her husband by setting their house on fire while he was asleep inside. Police have registered a murder case and are investigating the incident.

T20 World Cup semifinal: Bavuma backs 'unlucky' Rabada to deliver against New Zealand

T20 World Cup semifinal: Bavuma backs 'unlucky' Rabada to deliver against New Zealand

Rediff.com5 hours ago

Bavuma "puts his money" on struggling Rabada to deliver something special ahead of T20WC semifinal

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

India concede late goal, lose to Vietnam in AFC Asian Cup opener

Rediff.com45 minutes ago

The Indian women's football team suffered a narrow 2-1 defeat against Vietnam in their opening match of the AFC Asian Cup, conceding a late goal in injury time.

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'

'We Wanted To Create A Brand From India For The World'

Rediff.com2 days ago

"There is an India that is embracing global luxury symbols and another which, as it evolves, is comfortable owning its 'Indian-ness'. We're deeply rooted in India, yet global," say Nicobar Design founders Simran Lal and Raul Rai.

T20 World Cup: England bank on unity, belief, says Brook ahead of India semifinal

T20 World Cup: England bank on unity, belief, says Brook ahead of India semifinal

Rediff.com1 hour ago

England's captain, Harry Brook, emphasises the importance of unity, belief, and composure under pressure as the team prepares for their T20 World Cup semifinal clash against India.

I've learnt from watching greats like Kohli, Rohit: Sanju Samson

I've learnt from watching greats like Kohli, Rohit: Sanju Samson

Rediff.com2 days ago

'I've seen around 100 games and I've seen how the greatest people have finished the games and how do they change their game according to the game.'

Bengaluru Man Dies by Suicide After Allegedly Killing Wife

Bengaluru Man Dies by Suicide After Allegedly Killing Wife

Rediff.com2 days ago

A man in Bengaluru allegedly killed his wife following a domestic dispute and then died by suicide. The couple, originally from Odisha, were found dead in their rented home in Anekal taluk. Police investigation revealed a fight preceded the wife's death, after which the husband recorded a video and left a suicide note before taking his own life.

Two Minors Found Dead in Etawah Field

Two Minors Found Dead in Etawah Field

Rediff.com3 days ago

Two minors, a boy and a girl, were found hanging from a tree in a field in Etawah, Uttar Pradesh. Police suspect a relationship and potential social pressures led to the tragic event, pending post-mortem results.

Haryana Police to be Equipped with Body Cameras

Haryana Police to be Equipped with Body Cameras

Rediff.com1 days ago

Haryana's Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini announced a plan to equip police with body cameras, establish new women and cybercrime police stations, and form an Anti-Terrorist Squad as part of a broader effort to modernise the state's police force.

Bengaluru Woman Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes

Bengaluru Woman Dies in House Fire; Family Escapes

Rediff.com1 days ago

A 55-year-old woman died in a house fire in Bengaluru, while her husband, son, and mother-in-law escaped. The fire broke out in their Rajajinagar residence, and the cause is under investigation.

'Cupcakes, Not Chokers': SA Coach's Sly Dig at Broadcaster

'Cupcakes, Not Chokers': SA Coach's Sly Dig at Broadcaster

Rediff.com2 days ago

South Africa coach Shukri Conrad takes a cheeky dig at the 'chokers' tag after a T20 World Cup ad, saying the unbeaten Proteas are embracing pressure ahead of their semifinal against New Zealand.

Woman Arrested for Drugging Family and Stealing Cash

Woman Arrested for Drugging Family and Stealing Cash

Rediff.com1 days ago

A woman has been arrested in Delhi for allegedly drugging a family she was hired to care for, by mixing sleeping pills into their food, and then stealing cash from their home.

Rajnath Singh Vows to Tackle Crime in West Bengal

Rajnath Singh Vows to Tackle Crime in West Bengal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserted that criminals in West Bengal would face justice under a BJP government, while addressing concerns about joblessness and women's safety in the state.

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Modi Inaugurates Micron Semiconductor Plant in Sanand

Rediff.com4 days ago

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated Micron Technology's semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, highlighting India's growing presence in the hardware sector and its strong partnership with the United States in AI and chip technologies.

Four Critically Injured in Chandauli Shooting After Dispute

Four Critically Injured in Chandauli Shooting After Dispute

Rediff.com3 days ago

A 45-year-old man allegedly shot and critically injured four men following a dispute in Chandauli, Uttar Pradesh. Police have detained four individuals and are searching for the main suspect.

T20 World Cup: We deserve to be in Mumbai, says Surya after booking semi berth

T20 World Cup: We deserve to be in Mumbai, says Surya after booking semi berth

Rediff.com2 days ago

India defeated the West Indies to secure a spot in the T20 World Cup semifinal against England, with opener Sanju Samson's making an unbeaten 97.

Was Modi briefed on Iran attack during Israel visit?

Was Modi briefed on Iran attack during Israel visit?

Rediff.com9 hours ago

Israel initiated military action against Iran shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit, capitalising on a fleeting opportunity and years of strategic preparation, according to Israel's ambassador to India.

Iran wanted to talk, I said 'too late': Trump

Iran wanted to talk, I said 'too late': Trump

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Trump said that Iran's leadership, along with its air defence, Air Force, and Navy are 'gone'.

'First after WWII': US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

'First after WWII': US submarine sinks Iranian ship off Sri Lanka

Rediff.com32 minutes ago

At least 101 people are missing and 78 are injured after a suspected submarine attack on an Iranian naval ship off Sri Lanka's southern coast on Wednesday, Reuters quoted sources in Sri Lanka's Navy and defence ministry as saying.

Did Tom Holland-Zendaya Secretly Get Married?

Did Tom Holland-Zendaya Secretly Get Married?

Rediff.com2 days ago

'The wedding has already happened. You missed it.'

Putin intervenes as crisis in West Asia escalates

Putin intervenes as crisis in West Asia escalates

Rediff.com1 days ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin is actively working to de-escalate the escalating crisis in the Gulf, engaging with regional leaders following Iran's retaliatory strikes on US facilities after joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran.

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

T20 World Cup: Ganguly makes big call on Samson's future

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sourav Ganguly, former Indian cricket team captain, praised Sanju Samson's match-winning innings of 97* runs, calling it 'outstanding' and hailing him as a 'very good player' after India's victory against West Indies in the T20 World Cup.

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Man Dies After Holi Dispute in Bhiwandi

Rediff.com3 hours ago

A 44-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death with a wooden board after intervening in a dispute during Holi celebrations in Bhiwandi, Thane district.