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Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Mbappe penalty seals Alonso's winning LaLiga start

Rediff.com20 Aug 2025

Kylian Mbappe's second-half penalty earned Real Madrid a hard-fought 1-0 home victory over Osasuna in their opening LaLiga game of the season

Chennai GM: Keymer holds Erigaisi, stays in lead

Chennai GM: Keymer holds Erigaisi, stays in lead

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Vincent Keymer, Arjun Erigaisi play out draw, Awonder beats Pranav in wonderkid clash

World Championships: Satwik-Chirag stun Chia-Soh; assure India of medal

World Championships: Satwik-Chirag stun Chia-Soh; assure India of medal

Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty assured India of a medal at the World Championships after defeating Malaysia's two-time Olympic medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, in the quarter-finals in Paris.

No Pakistan, no problem? India eye hockey domination

No Pakistan, no problem? India eye hockey domination

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Harmanpreet Singh expressed optimism that the team would start well and highlighted the need for both strong attacking and defensive play.

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Heartbreak! Sindhu, Dhruv-Tanisha crash out of Worlds

Rediff.com29 Aug 2025

PV Sindhu's campaign at the BWF World Championships 2025 ended in the quarterfinals on Friday, as she went down to Indonesia's World No. 9 Putri Kusuma Wardani in Paris.

Real Madrid too strong for Oviedo

Real Madrid too strong for Oviedo

Rediff.com25 Aug 2025

Juve off to winning start in Serie A

China showcases latest arms in parade, a veiled warning to US?

China showcases latest arms in parade, a veiled warning to US?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

China displayed a range of new weapons at a military parade, including laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, giant underwater drones, and fifth-generation aircraft.

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Who Is Khalid Jamil, the Man Tasked with Rescuing Indian Football?

Rediff.com1 Aug 2025

Khalid Jamil's rise can't exactly be termed as meteoric but the last eight years has been nothing less than extraordinary for the 48-year-old, who on Friday took over reins of the national men's football team.

Rahane leads special pooja as KKR begin title defense

Rahane leads special pooja as KKR begin title defense

Rediff.com12 Mar 2025

Kolkata Knight Riders kicked off their IPL 2025 preparations with a pooja ceremony at Eden Gardens on Wednesday.

'Sudarshan Chakra' will be India's own 'Iron Dome': CDS

'Sudarshan Chakra' will be India's own 'Iron Dome': CDS

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Gen Chauhan said a "whole of the nation" approach will be required to develop the shield.

16-year-old Ngumoha's late strike powers Liverpool to victory

16-year-old Ngumoha's late strike powers Liverpool to victory

Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

Champions Liverpool edged Newcastle United 3-2 in a thrilling finish thanks to a stoppage-time winner by teenaged Premier League debutant Rio Ngumoha.

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

PIX: Barca off to winning start; Heartbreak for Nice

Rediff.com17 Aug 2025

On debut, substitute Marcus Rashford became the first Englishman to play a first-team game for Barcelona since former England striker Gary Lineker in 1989.

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Gukesh recovers to go third on Day 1 at St. Louis

Rediff.com12 Aug 2025

Aronian sits on six points, followed closely by compatriot Fabiano Caruana on five after two wins and a draw. Gukesh shares the third place with another American, Wesley So, while Vachier-Lagrave and Leinier Dominguez Perez are tied for fifth with three points each.

NEUFC, Shillong Lajong cruise into Durand Cup semis

NEUFC, Shillong Lajong cruise into Durand Cup semis

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

Shillong Lajong FC rallied splendidly to beat Indian Navy 2-1 and advance to the semifinal of the Durand Cup football tournament for the second successive year in Shillong on Saturday.

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

India Must Be Ready For Chinese Challenge

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

'One Chinese interlocutor said India should realise that "China can do without India, but India could not do without China", pointing to its inability to do without Chinese intermediates and components,' former foreign secretary Shyam Saran discovers on a visit to China.

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Malegaon case verdict likely on Thursday; Pragya's fate in balance

Rediff.com30 Jul 2025

A special NIA court is likely to deliver its verdict in the 2008 Malegaon blast case, which killed six persons and injured over 100. Seven accused, including Pragya Thakur and Prasad Purohit, face charges under UAPA and IPC.

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

'Not Kohli Enough': Gill's Captaincy Under Fire

Rediff.com25 Jun 2025

While Gill's intent was to contain, former players believe he missed an opportunity to attack when it mattered most.

PIX: Spurs ground Man City; Villa fall at Brentford

PIX: Spurs ground Man City; Villa fall at Brentford

Rediff.com24 Aug 2025

It took 10 Premier League games for the first cracks to appear in Manchester City's facade last season, but Pep Guardiola got a much earlier reminder of his side's fall from grace on Saturday in another defeat to Tottenham Hotspur.

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Height of...: Sonia slams Modi's 'shameful silence' on Gaza 'genocide'

Rediff.com29 Jul 2025

Gandhi urged the prime minister to speak out "clearly, boldly and forthrightly" on behalf of the legacy that India has long represented.

Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!

Manpreet drops 7 kilos, eyes LA Olympics at 36!

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

Manpreet Singh, the second-most capped player in Indian hockey, has found a second wind by tweaking his lifestyle and diet.

Durand Cup: Indian Army's 2nd-half blitz sinks Ladakh FC

Durand Cup: Indian Army's 2nd-half blitz sinks Ladakh FC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Despite the win, Indian Army exited the tournament as they could not make it to the quarterfinals.

How Army Is Preparing For Future Wars

How Army Is Preparing For Future Wars

Rediff.com28 Aug 2025

The Indian Army's broader reorganisation is inevitable as India's military doctrine adapts to the demands of the modern battlefield.

Women's WC: Divya pulls off huge upset; Humpy held

Women's WC: Divya pulls off huge upset; Humpy held

Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Indian International Master Divya Deshmukh made a huge stride forward, defeating second seed Jiner Zhu of China in the first game of the pre-quarterfinals of the FIDE World Women's Chess Cup in Batumi, Georgia, on Wednesday.

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

JK govt takes over 215 schools linked to banned JeI amid row

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

The process for the takeover of the management of the schools began on Saturday morning as officials of district administrations, principals of the respective nearest high and higher secondary schools, accompanied by police teams, reached these schools, the officials said.

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

'New Delhi Can Hobnob With Moscow And Beijing, But...'

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

'...it should not delude itself into thinking that India's security or its great-power ambitions will be advanced by those partnerships.'
'Instead, what India should focus on is on riding out the next three-and-a-half years of Trump's presidency with minimal damage to itself.'

The Dangerous Reality Behind Maharashtra's 'Urban Naxal' Law

The Dangerous Reality Behind Maharashtra's 'Urban Naxal' Law

Rediff.com21 Aug 2025

'The law under the guise of security represents a grave and unnecessary expansion of State power at the cost of fundamental rights,' asserts Aakar Patel.

'How To Keep Pressure On When Bumrah Isn't Bowling'

'How To Keep Pressure On When Bumrah Isn't Bowling'

Rediff.com2 Jul 2025

'When Bumrah is not bowling, we should go on the defensive and keep them all tied up.' 'Just stop the flow of runs and wickets will fall.'

Kane hits hat-trick in season opener; PSG win

Kane hits hat-trick in season opener; PSG win

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Friday.

India's oil imports from Russia irritate US, says Marco Rubio

India's oil imports from Russia irritate US, says Marco Rubio

Rediff.com31 Jul 2025

A US official has stated that India's continued purchase of Russian oil is a point of contention in the relationship between the two countries, as it helps fund Russia's war efforts in Ukraine.

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Durand Cup: Ahadad strikes as East Bengal pip Namdhari

Rediff.com7 Aug 2025

East Bengal FC moved a step closer to securing a knockout berth at the 134th Durand Cup with a narrow 1-0 win over a resilient Namdhari FC in a tightly contested Group A match in Kolkata on Wednesday.

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

Barcelona add Rashford firepower for LaLiga defence

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

Rashford, one of Europe's top talents before falling out of favour at United and spending the latter part of last season on loan at Aston Villa, joins a stellar attacking cast featuring Robert Lewandowski, Raphinha, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres.

India, US to seal 10-year defence pact; Rajnath presses over Tejas engine

India, US to seal 10-year defence pact; Rajnath presses over Tejas engine

Rediff.com3 Jul 2025

In the phone conversation on Tuesday, Singh urged Hegseth to expedite the delivery of GE F404 engines to power the Tejas Light Combat Aircraft, people familiar with the matter said.

Gill slams flat pitches, tears into Dukes ball quality

Gill slams flat pitches, tears into Dukes ball quality

Rediff.com7 Jul 2025

Shubman Gill on Sunday criticised the rapidly deteriorating quality of the Dukes ball and expressed his dissatisfaction with the trend of flat pitches

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Wimbledon champ knocked out by 22-year-old Dane

Rediff.com4 Aug 2025

Iga Swiatek was the latest top player to suffer an upset loss in Montreal as the Wimbledon champion

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

After Brahmaputra dam, China to build Xinjiang-Tibet rail link near LAC

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

China is set to build a rail link connecting Xinjiang province with Tibet, part of which will run near the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with India.

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

PIX: Arsenal Edge Man United; Chelsea held

Rediff.com18 Aug 2025

Arsenal's Calafiori secures 1-0 win at Manchester United; Crystal Palace hold Chelsea to 0-0 draw.

Why India batted defensively vs Pakistan: Mandhana explains

Why India batted defensively vs Pakistan: Mandhana explains

Rediff.com6 Oct 2024

India vice-captain Smriti Mandhana defended her team's ultra-defensive batting approach in a chase of 106 runs against Pakistan.

Women's Chess World Cup: Humpy sets up all-India final against Divya

Women's Chess World Cup: Humpy sets up all-India final against Divya

Rediff.com24 Jul 2025

Koneru Humpy edged Chinese GM Lei Tingjie in the tiebreaks in the semis to set up an all-Indian final against compatriot Divya Deshmukh in the FIDE Women's Chess World Cup.

Durand Cup: Diamond Harbour thrash BSF, Navy sink Real Kashmir

Durand Cup: Diamond Harbour thrash BSF, Navy sink Real Kashmir

Rediff.com2 Aug 2025

Diamond Harbour FC continued their winning run in the 134th Durand Cup with a commanding 8-1 victory over BSF Football Club in a Group B clash in Imphal on Friday.

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Can Arsenal, City, Chelsea topple Liverpool?

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

Winning back-to-back titles for the first time since 1984 is likely to prove a rather more arduous challenge for Liverpool.