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KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

KKR reveal why Varun missed crucial RCB clash

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Kolkata Knight Riders' head coach Abhishek Nayar said the team missed the combination of spinners Varun Chakravarthy and Sunil Narine in their loss to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, with Chakravarthy absent due to a niggle. Nayar also acknowledged that dropping Virat Kohli's catch early in his innings proved costly.

IPL 2026: GT's Perfect Formula: Gill-Sudharsan Brilliance, Rashid's Ruthless Spell

IPL 2026: GT's Perfect Formula: Gill-Sudharsan Brilliance, Rashid's Ruthless Spell

Rediff.com5 days ago

Rashid Khan's tactical brilliance and four-wicket haul powered Gujarat Titans to a dominant win over Rajasthan Royals, signalling the spinner's return to peak IPL form after recent struggles.

IPL 2026: CSK's must-win clash vs LSG as playoff race heats up

IPL 2026: CSK's must-win clash vs LSG as playoff race heats up

Rediff.com19 hours ago

Chennai Super Kings, still in the hunt for a playoff berth, will look to continue their recent resilient run when they take on the already-eliminated Lucknow Super Giants in an IPL match.

Don't keep saying 'by the inspiration of CM': Suvendu to officials

Don't keep saying 'by the inspiration of CM': Suvendu to officials

Rediff.com3 days ago

West Bengal Chief Minister Shuvendu Adhikari has directed senior officials to ensure transparency, accountability, and strict adherence to rules in governance. He emphasised the importance of honest opinions and actions for the state's development, urging officials to restart stalled centrally sponsored schemes and implement promises from the BJP's election manifesto.

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's absence has been tricky but game moves on, says Corbin Bosch

IPL 2026: Hardik Pandya's absence has been tricky but game moves on, says Corbin Bosch

Rediff.com1 days ago

Mumbai Indians are struggling in the IPL due to the absence of Hardik Pandya and their inability to perform consistently, according to Corbin Bosch. Meanwhile, Punjab Kings remain focused on cricket despite social media distractions.

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Delhi Police File FIRs In Stray Dog Killing Case

Rediff.com2 days ago

Delhi Police have registered two FIRs in connection with the killing of a stray dog in Kirti Nagar, West Delhi. The cases involve a security guard accused of killing the dog and an animal activist accused of assaulting the guard.

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Higher input costs, price hikes may play spoilsport for HUL

Rediff.com2 days ago

Hindustan Unilever (HUL) exceeded consensus estimates in Q4FY26, driven by lower overheads and 6 per cent consolidated volume growth. However, the company anticipates further price hikes to counter an expected 8-10 per cent material cost inflation, while maintaining a mid-term margin guidance of 22.5-23.5 per cent.

Good pressure helps you improve your game, says Virat Kohli after hitting 9th IPL ton

Good pressure helps you improve your game, says Virat Kohli after hitting 9th IPL ton

Rediff.com1 days ago

Virat Kohli shrugged off the pressure of two successive ducks with an unbeaten century, admitting he was nervous when he walked out to bat and deliberately kept things simple, as Royal Challengers Bengaluru defeated Kolkata Knight Riders by six wickets to climb to the top of the IPL table.

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

2026 will be a historic, landmark year for China-US ties, Xi tells Trump

Rediff.com22 hours ago

US President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing to discuss trade, technology, Taiwan, and the Iran war. Xi Jinping said that 2026 will be a 'historic, landmark year' for China-US relations.

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

How India Is Leading The Way In Health AI Benchmarking

Rediff.com6 days ago

India has launched an open Health AI benchmarking platform to evaluate artificial intelligence models on diverse Indian datasets before deployment at a population scale. The initiative aims to strengthen AI-driven claims management under the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY).

Indian Super League: Samperio's brace leads NorthEast United to victory over Chennaiyin FC

Indian Super League: Samperio's brace leads NorthEast United to victory over Chennaiyin FC

Rediff.com4 days ago

NorthEast United FC delivered a commanding performance to register a 4-1 victory against Chennaiyin FC in their Indian Super League match, with Jairo Samperio scoring a brace.

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'

'Modi's Concerned About India's Economic Vulnerabilities'

Rediff.com22 hours ago

'...especially pressure on the rupee, the current account deficit, and foreign exchange outflows.' 'The key question over the next several months is whether the government can prevent external turbulence from feeding into domestic economic pessimism.'

How RBI Fights Rupee Fall

How RBI Fights Rupee Fall

Rediff.com3 days ago

The central bank is yet to consider actions such as a rate hike or mobilising dollar inflows from non-resident Indians to boost forex reserves as it cannot afford to continue with them for long when the rupee's internationalisation tops its agenda, explains Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

India knocked out of AFC U-17 race after 2nd loss

India knocked out of AFC U-17 race after 2nd loss

Rediff.com4 days ago

India's chances of qualifying for the FIFA U-17 World Cup suffered a major blow after losing to Uzbekistan in their AFC U-17 Asian Cup group match.

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This

Buying Gold Bars, Coins? Read This

Rediff.com1 days ago

'It has always been viewed as a hedge against inflation.'

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

NEET 2026 paper leak probe traced to MBBS student in Kerala

Rediff.com1 days ago

The source of a leaked NEET-UG 2024 guess paper has been traced to a medical student in Kerala, originally from Sikar, Rajasthan. The student shared the paper with friends and a hostel owner, leading to wider circulation and a subsequent investigation.

Gokulam FC escape relegation with stoppage-time goal

Gokulam FC escape relegation with stoppage-time goal

Rediff.com2 days ago

Gokulam Kerala FC secured their I-League status with a dramatic late goal against Namdhari FC, condemning their opponents to relegation.

Gujarat Titans maul Sunrisers Hyderabad after Sudharsan, Sundar show

Gujarat Titans maul Sunrisers Hyderabad after Sudharsan, Sundar show

Rediff.com2 days ago

Sai Sudharsan and Washington Sundar's impressive batting performances helped Gujarat Titans reach a total of 168 for five against Sunrisers Hyderabad in their IPL match.

Saif Ali Khan: 'Life Has Been Very, Very Good To Me'

Saif Ali Khan: 'Life Has Been Very, Very Good To Me'

Rediff.com2 days ago

'What I want right now in life is more of the same. I just want to do good work and balance it very well with living my life with my family and friends and travel.'

India Is Not Alone: How Hormuz Crisis Affected Lifestyles Worldwide

India Is Not Alone: How Hormuz Crisis Affected Lifestyles Worldwide

Rediff.com23 hours ago

The Strait of Hormuz crisis is impacting lifestyles worldwide, from reduced gold purchases in India to energy conservation in Europe and Japan, as governments urge citizens to adapt to the global energy shock.

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in India for BRICS summit; to meet Jaishankar

Iranian FM Araghchi arrives in India for BRICS summit; to meet Jaishankar

Rediff.com1 days ago

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in India for a BRICS foreign ministers' meeting, where discussions will focus on the escalating crisis in West Asia and its impact on global energy supply chains.

CALM-Brain: India's First Psychiatric Data Repository Launched

CALM-Brain: India's First Psychiatric Data Repository Launched

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

India has launched its first repository of data on major psychiatric disorders, CALM-Brain, in Bengaluru. This initiative aims to systematically document details of patients with mental illness to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Kolkata police review security ahead of Bengal CM's meeting

Kolkata police review security ahead of Bengal CM's meeting

Rediff.com4 days ago

Kolkata Police Commissioner Ajay Nand inspected Nabanna and surrounding areas ahead of West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari's first administrative meeting.

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes The Cut At Catalunya Championship

Yuvraj Sandhu Makes The Cut At Catalunya Championship

Rediff.com5 days ago

Yuvraj Sandhu was the only Indian golfer to make the cut at the Estrella Damm Catalunya Championship, while Shubhankar Sharma and Veer Ahlawat missed the cut. Stefano Mazzoli and Lucas Bjerregaard lead the tournament.

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Sinner matches Djokovic's Masters winning streak at Italian Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Jannik Sinner equalled Novak Djokovic's all-time record of 31 Masters 1000 wins in a row after defeating Andrea Pellegrino at the Italian Open.

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

SC urges Kapur family to settle RK Family Trust dispute through mediation

Rediff.com17 hours ago

The Supreme Court has urged the Kapur family, including Rani Kapur and Priya Kapur, to resolve their dispute over the family trust through mediation, appointing a former Chief Justice to oversee the process.

'Oil Is Not The Problem. The Bigger Problem Is Gold'

'Oil Is Not The Problem. The Bigger Problem Is Gold'

Rediff.com1 days ago

'Every year we import approximately $70 billion worth of gold -- closer to $72 billion in 2025-2026, an all-time record.' 'There is no parallel for this anywhere in the world. And this love for gold will not disappear overnight.'

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

West Bengal BJP Promises Investors A Fearless Environment

Rediff.com2 days ago

West Bengal BJP president Samik Bhattacharya advocated a new land policy to facilitate large-scale industrialisation and assured investors of a 'fearless' environment in the state.

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover

Why Young Indians Skip Health Cover

Rediff.com22 hours ago

Young buyers often underestimate future health risks.

Trump to visit China this week amid global tension

Trump to visit China this week amid global tension

Rediff.com3 days ago

US President Donald Trump will visit China from May 13 to 15 at the invitation of President Xi Jinping. The visit occurs amidst global tensions, including the war in West Asia and trade disputes between the US and China. Discussions are expected to cover China-US relations, world peace, and economic issues.

China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry?

China Boosts Indian Ocean Ambitions, Should India Worry?

Rediff.com23 hours ago

For India, China's Indian Ocean power projection, maritime domain awareness, dual-use ports, underwater surveillance, antisubmarinewarfare, naval exercises with Pakistan, pose considerable pressure, depleted India's strategic depth and marginalises Indian role, points out Srikanth Kondapalli.

PF Withdrawal Through ATM, UPI Soon

PF Withdrawal Through ATM, UPI Soon

Rediff.com1 days ago

The proposed facility seeks to simplify and speed up PF withdrawals by allowing Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) subscribers to access up to 75 per cent of their balance through ATMs and UPI-based systems, while retaining at least 25 per cent in their accounts.

Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor outlets; DMK mocks, PMK welcomes move

Vijay orders closure of 717 liquor outlets; DMK mocks, PMK welcomes move

Rediff.com2 days ago

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay has ordered the closure of 717 retail liquor outlets across the state, responding to public demand, particularly from women and political parties.

NCRB Includes Animal Cruelty Cases In Crime Database

NCRB Includes Animal Cruelty Cases In Crime Database

Rediff.com6 days ago

The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) has included cases of crime and cruelty against animals in its annual 'Crime in India 2024' database, recording 9,039 cases under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act across the country.

NBA Great Vlade Divac Hopes Basketball Gains Popularity In India

NBA Great Vlade Divac Hopes Basketball Gains Popularity In India

Rediff.com6 days ago

NBA legend Vlade Divac expresses optimism about the growth of basketball in India, acknowledging cricket's dominance but highlighting the potential for Indian talent in the NBA.

Ex-Army Man Accused Of Triple Murder Killed In Encounter

Ex-Army Man Accused Of Triple Murder Killed In Encounter

Rediff.com2 days ago

An ex-Army man, accused of murdering three people in Chandauli district, Uttar Pradesh, was killed in an encounter with police. Two police personnel, including a Sub-Inspector, were also injured during the incident.

'Visca El Barca!' Messi congratulates La Liga champions FC Barcelona

'Visca El Barca!' Messi congratulates La Liga champions FC Barcelona

Rediff.com3 days ago

Lionel Messi congratulated FC Barcelona after their 29th La Liga title win over Real Madrid, recalling his legendary trophy-laden legacy with the Catalan giants.

TCS Harassment Case: Accused Nida Khan In Judicial Custody

TCS Harassment Case: Accused Nida Khan In Judicial Custody

Rediff.com3 days ago

A Nashik court has remanded Nida Khan, accused in a TCS sexual harassment and forced conversion case, to judicial custody until May 24. Khan was arrested on May 7 and faces charges under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the Scheduled Castes and Scheduled Tribes (Prevention of Atrocities) Act.

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rajasthan Patwari Arrested For Alleged Bribery

Rediff.com6 May 2026

An official in Rajasthan has been arrested by the Anti-Corruption Bureau for allegedly accepting a bribe to expedite a land partition case.

Aaron Rai Secures Top Five Finish At Myrtle Beach Classic

Aaron Rai Secures Top Five Finish At Myrtle Beach Classic

Rediff.com3 days ago

Aaron Rai finished fifth at the Myrtle Beach Classic, while Brandt Snedeker claimed the title. Rai, who led earlier in the tournament, carded a final round of even par 71. Snedeker's final round of 5-under 66 secured his victory by a single stroke.