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President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

President Murmu Takes Sortie In Prachand

Rediff.com7 hours ago

On February 27, President Droupadi Murmu undertook a sortie in the indigenous Light Combat Helicopter PRACHAND at Air Force Station Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

T20 World Cup: Rinku Singh Returns Home After Father Hospitalised; Doubtful For Zimbabwe Match

Rediff.com3 days ago

Middle-order batter Rinku Singh has returned home from Chennai due to a family emergency, raising concerns about his availability for India's crucial Super 8s match against Zimbabwe.

Cooking For The President Of India

Cooking For The President Of India

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

'It's a lifetime opportunity to cook for the most high-profile table of India. It's a matter of honour for me.'

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

T20 World Cup: India look to ride on form, familiarity

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Form and familiarity favour India in T20 World Cup

India women lose to China; crash out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

India women lose to China; crash out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

India's title defence in the women's team event came to a disappointing end after a 0-3 loss to a second-string China in the quarter-finals of the Badminton Asia Team Championships.

Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar; over 130 killed

Pakistan bombs Kabul, Kandahar; over 130 killed

Rediff.com11 hours ago

Pakistan launched a retaliatory operation, 'Ghazab lil Haq,' against the Afghan Taliban following alleged border attacks, resulting in reported casualties and destruction of Taliban infrastructure.

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Digital Architecture Key to Climate Transformation

Rediff.com1 days ago

Experts at the Mosambi Climate Conference (MC2) emphasized the importance of incorporating digital architecture into the energy ecosystem for achieving significant climate transformation.

ICC Challenges Pakistan's 'Force Majeure' Excuse For India T20 World Cup Match

ICC Challenges Pakistan's 'Force Majeure' Excuse For India T20 World Cup Match

Rediff.com7 Feb 2026

The International Cricket Council has sought an explanation from Pakistan on how the 'Force Majeure' clause can be invoked to justify the team's refusal to play the T20 World Cup match against India.

India's manufacturing sector recovers marginally in Jan

India's manufacturing sector recovers marginally in Jan

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

India's manufacturing sector activity witnessed a slight recovery in January, amid faster increase in new orders, even as business confidence slipped to its lowest level in three-and-a-half years, a monthly survey said on Monday.

Tata Sons Delays Chandrasekaran's Extension Amid Internal Concerns

Tata Sons Delays Chandrasekaran's Extension Amid Internal Concerns

Rediff.com6 hours ago

The deferral of Natarajan Chandrasekaran's re-appointment as Chairman of Tata Sons has sparked questions regarding a previous unanimous resolution by Tata Trusts and potential internal disagreements.

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

U-19 World Cup: Confident India face stern England test in final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India would bank on its swashbuckling batting line-up when it takes on a gritty England in what promises to be an evenly-matched final of the ICC Under-19 World Cup.

Sri Lanka's Home Semi Chances Rest on ICC's Indo-Pak Rule

Sri Lanka's Home Semi Chances Rest on ICC's Indo-Pak Rule

Rediff.com3 days ago

Sri Lanka could play their 2026 T20 World Cup semi-final at Colombo's R Premadasa Stadium if they qualify and avoid India, as ICC clarifies knockout venue logistics.

'Own internal failings': India trashes Pak's Balochistan charge

'Own internal failings': India trashes Pak's Balochistan charge

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

At least 17 Pakistani security personnel and 145 militants were killed in multiple counter-terrorism operations carried out by Pakistani security forces in Balochistan province.

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Too early to comment on US tariff changes: Sitharaman

Rediff.com4 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman stated that it is premature to comment on the tariff changes announced by the United States, adding that the commerce ministry is currently reviewing the situation.

25 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Mumbai

25 Illegal Bangladeshi Nationals Arrested In Mumbai

Rediff.com1 days ago

Investigations reveal that many of them had been residing in the country for the past six to eight years.

Won't be deterred by nuclear threat, says Army's western commander

Won't be deterred by nuclear threat, says Army's western commander

Rediff.com1 days ago

Western Army Commander Lieutenant General Manoj Kumar Katiyar reports a sustained decline in militancy in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing the army's readiness to respond to any misadventures by Pakistan and its support for terrorist activities.

Inflation may stay benign: RBI deputy guv

Inflation may stay benign: RBI deputy guv

Rediff.com2 days ago

India's retail inflation, which has stayed below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) 4 per cent target in recent times, is likely to remain benign in the coming months, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said in a speech, on Friday, which was uploaded on the central bank's website on Tuesday. Headline inflation dipped to multi-year lows of around 1.5-2.8 per cent in late 2025.

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Parliament's lawmaking power absolute: SC on BNS sedition plea

Rediff.com1 hour ago

The observations came from a bench of Chief Justice Surya Kant and Justice Joymalya Bagchi which was hearing pleas questioning the validity of Section 152 of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Jeep places India at centre of Asia-Pacific strategy

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Jeep outlines a renewed regional roadmap with higher localisation, export expansion and focus on products and ownership experience amid intense competition in India's SUV market.

Kohli coach urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott!

Kohli coach urges Pakistan to rethink India match boycott!

Rediff.com2 Feb 2026

Virat Kohli's childhood coach Rajkumar Sharma calls Pakistan's decision to boycott the India clash at the ICC T20 World Cup unfortunate and politically driven.

Panel probing Justice Varma cash row reconstituted; gets extension

Panel probing Justice Varma cash row reconstituted; gets extension

Rediff.com1 days ago

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla has reconstituted a three-member committee to investigate the potential removal of Justice Yashwant Varma following the recovery of cash from his residence. The committee has been granted a three-month extension.

Aaron George's ton powers India into U19 World Cup final

Aaron George's ton powers India into U19 World Cup final

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Aaron George delivered a match-winning masterclass, smashing a sensational century to steer India into the ICC U19 World Cup final with a record chase of 311 against Afghanistan in Harare on Wednesday.

Shankaracharya Alleges Conspiracy Behind Sexual Abuse Charges

Shankaracharya Alleges Conspiracy Behind Sexual Abuse Charges

Rediff.com1 days ago

Shankaracharya Avimukteshwaranand Saraswati claims the sexual abuse case against him is a conspiracy to defame him and suppress discussion of the Epstein files in India.

Sebi Alerts Investors to Fake STT Payment Demands

Sebi Alerts Investors to Fake STT Payment Demands

Rediff.com23 hours ago

Sebi cautions investors against fake notices demanding Securities Transaction Tax (STT) payments and warns about fraudsters posing as account handlers promising risk-free profits.

I request Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Islam

I request Pakistan to play T20 World Cup match against India: Bangladesh Cricket Board chief Islam

Rediff.com9 Feb 2026

Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) president Aminul Islam on Monday said he had requested Pakistan to end its boycott of the T20 World Cup match against India.

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Hugh And Colleen Gantzer Showed India To The World

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

'The culture of mankind has been spread by the travel gene which pushes one in five people to have the curiosity to move to unknown destinations.'

'It's a real thing': Netanyahu hails 'Modi hug'

'It's a real thing': Netanyahu hails 'Modi hug'

Rediff.com1 days ago

Netanyahu also expressed profound gratitude for the Indian government's steadfast support following the October 7, 2023, Hamas attacks in southern Israel. Addressing PM Modi, he stated, 'You stood next to Israel, you stood by Israel, you stood for Israel, you stood for the truth. Thank you, my friend.'

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

T20 World Cup 2026: Points Table

Rediff.com22 hours ago

T20 World Cup 2026 Points Table.

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rinku cannot be batting at 8: Ashwin slams team selection

Rediff.com4 days ago

Ravichandran Ashwin criticises India's team combination and batting order after their 76-run defeat to South Africa in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, questioning Rinku Singh's No.8 slot and Axar Patel's omission.

Historic! India to host two 2028 Olympic shooting qualifiers

Historic! India to host two 2028 Olympic shooting qualifiers

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

This is the first time India will be hosting two Olympic quota competitions.

T20 World Cup: Why Can't Teams Just Admit They Played Badly?

T20 World Cup: Why Can't Teams Just Admit They Played Badly?

Rediff.com1 days ago

After a big loss, teams often give excuses instead of honestly admitting they played badly.

Record alert! India reach most U19 World Cup finals ever

Record alert! India reach most U19 World Cup finals ever

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India reached their 10th U19 World Cup final, the most for any team, followed by Australia with six in 16 editions of this tournament.

'Clearly Mogambo Khush Hai': Cong on India-US trade deal

'Clearly Mogambo Khush Hai': Cong on India-US trade deal

Rediff.com3 Feb 2026

The Congress attacked the Modi government, saying it now seems to be routine that India learns about its government's actions only from Trump or his appointees.

Police Probe Stalking of Foreign Woman in Mumbai

Police Probe Stalking of Foreign Woman in Mumbai

Rediff.com1 hour ago

Mumbai Police have launched an investigation after a foreign tourist shared a video on social media showing two men stalking her and persistently asking for photos despite her repeated refusals.

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

First meet at Seva Teerth: Cabinet pledges citizen-centric governance

Rediff.com3 days ago

The Union Cabinet, meeting at the new PMO complex 'Seva Teerth', resolved to prioritize citizen empowerment and service in all its decisions, guided by the principle of 'Nagrik Devo Bhava'.

Former CM, Jayalalithaa confidant Panneerselvam joins DMK

Former CM, Jayalalithaa confidant Panneerselvam joins DMK

Rediff.com10 hours ago

Former AIADMK Chief Minister O Panneerselvam, expelled from the party in 2022, has joined the ruling DMK in Tamil Nadu, marking a significant political shift.

Energy security for 1.4 bn supreme: India refutes Trump's Russian oil claim

Energy security for 1.4 bn supreme: India refutes Trump's Russian oil claim

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said India's energy decisions are guided by national interest.

President Murmu to Fly in indigenous combat helicopter Prachand

President Murmu to Fly in indigenous combat helicopter Prachand

Rediff.com1 days ago

President Droupadi Murmu will fly in the indigenously developed Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand' at the Jaisalmer Air Force Station. She will also attend the IAF's mega firepower demonstration 'Vayu Shakti' at the Pokhran Field Firing Range.

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Waaree Energies, Premier Energies in Focus as US Imposes 126% Duty on Indian Solar Imports

Rediff.com2 days ago

Shares of Waaree Energies and Premier Energies are under pressure after the US imposed initial duties on Indian solar imports. The article examines the impact on green energy stocks and market sentiment.

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

'No Matter If You Get a Zero...': Abhishek Hails Team Support

Rediff.com3 hours ago

Abhishek Sharma returned to form in the Super 8 match against Zimbabwe on Thursday, and dedicated the half-century to his team.