Brazilian football star Neymar Jr. shares his emotional response to being included in the FIFA World Cup squad, expressing gratitude for the support he received during his journey.
Top-seeded Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty withdrew from the Swiss Open due to a shoulder injury sustained by Rankireddy.
Indian women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne emphasises the importance of discipline for consistent performance in upcoming tournaments, following an impressive outing against Argentina. The team is preparing for the FIH Nation's Cup in New Zealand and the Asian Games.
One person was killed and his wife injured in a fresh attack in Manipur's Noney district on Wednesday evening, when suspected militants fired on their vehicle, officials said.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 24-year-old woman, Deepika Nagar. The victim's in-laws claim she died after falling from the terrace, but her family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
A 55-year-old woman has been arrested in Shamli district, Uttar Pradesh, in connection with a dowry harassment case after her daughter-in-law sustained severe burn injuries and her two minor granddaughters died allegedly due to suffocation.
Kolkata Knight Riders face Mumbai Indians in a crucial IPL match, needing a win to keep their playoff hopes alive. Their fate also depends on other match results.
Sunit Chowrasia marked his return from injury with a victory at the ALPHA Sports Academy Golf Championship, overcoming a three-shot overnight lead to secure his maiden title.
A 26-year-old woman in Kasaragod district, Kerala, allegedly committed suicide after her fiance died from injuries sustained in a road accident. The woman, identified as Prafulla, was found dead at her residence, reportedly leaving a suicide note expressing her wish to be cremated near her fiance's burial site.
Three people were injured in a sword attack in Odisha's Cuttack district on Tuesday. The incident occurred near Mundali Barrage when a man was attacked while eating at a roadside eatery. Police have detained one person and are investigating the motive behind the attack.
A property dispute in Delhi's Shakurpur area turned fatal, resulting in the death of an uncle and injuries to his nephew. Police are investigating the incident.
Sophie Molineux has recovered from a back injury and will captain Australia at the women's Twenty20 World Cup in England. Australia will aim for a record-extending seventh title after losing in the semi-finals in 2024.
Chennai Super Kings' head coach Stephen Fleming acknowledged that Ruturaj Gaikwad is still developing as captain, as the team's IPL playoff hopes were dented by a loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad.
A demolition drive targeting an alleged illegal religious structure in a Mumbai slum led to clashes between residents and police, resulting in injuries and detentions.
Novak Djokovic has withdrawn from the upcoming Miami Open due to a right shoulder injury.
A 25-year-old Indian student, Navya Gadusu, died in a road accident near Chicago, US, leaving six others injured. The accident occurred on Interstate 65 highway near Crown Point, Indiana. The Indian Consulate General in Chicago has expressed condolences and is assisting the family.
A demolition drive targeting an allegedly illegal mosque in Mumbai's Bandra East area led to clashes between residents and police, resulting in injuries and detentions.
Malvika Bansod, Ashmita Chaliha, and Devika Sihag progressed to the second round of the Malaysia Masters Super 500, while Lakshya Sen and H.S. Prannoy faced early exits.
Rajasthan Royals have suffered a major setback ahead of IPL 2026, with England all-rounder Sam Curran likely to miss the entire tournament due to a suspected groin injury.
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya trained at full intensity, indicating his return for their IPL match against Kolkata Knight Riders. Pandya had missed MI's last three matches due to a back spasm.
Two juveniles have been apprehended for allegedly stabbing a 12-year-old boy during an attack in northwest Delhi's Jahangirpuri area, police said on Wednesday.
A 10-year-old boy died and three other children were injured in Kerala while playing with leftover firecrackers from political celebrations.
Unknown gunmen opened fire at the home of Arvinder Khosa, the newly elected president of Cricket Canada, in Surrey, Canada, according to local media reports. No injuries were reported in the incident.
Ex-servicemen in Bhopal rally, demanding justice for Twisha Sharma, who allegedly died due to dowry harassment, and seek a fresh post-mortem examination and transfer of the investigation outside Madhya Pradesh.
A college student died and approximately 45 passengers sustained injuries when a KSRTC bus overturned in the Davanagere district of Karnataka after the driver reportedly lost control.
A 29-year-old man was found dead in Mayur Vihar, Delhi, with injuries, and initial investigations suggest he may have fallen from a building rooftop.
Indian shuttlers are set to compete at the Malaysia Masters Super 500 tournament, seeking to avenge their recent Thomas Cup semifinal defeat against France. Several Indian players will face French opponents in the singles and doubles categories.
A Delhi court has dismissed the bail plea of activist Umar Khalid, who is accused in the 2020 northeast Delhi riots case. The court rejected his application for interim bail to attend his uncle's post-death ritual and care for his mother.
A man in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district was flung nearly 50 feet into the air by a powerful storm, surviving with multiple injuries. The incident, captured on video, has drawn both disbelief and concern.
Police in Madhya Pradesh have arrested the main suspect in the Dewas firecracker factory blast that killed six workers. The accused was apprehended at Delhi airport upon his return from China.
A 22-year-old man was shot dead in northeast Delhi, with police suspecting the killing to be a revenge attack related to his brother's murder case.
A man was arrested after an encounter with police in connection with the murder of his eight-year-old niece in Bahraich district, Uttar Pradesh. The accused, Arun Kumar, was attempting to flee to Nepal when he was apprehended. He allegedly confessed to the crime and was shot in the leg during an attempt to escape from police custody.
Selectors to consider Jasprit Bumrah's workload and Rohit Sharma's fitness when picking India's squads for the upcoming Test and ODI series against Afghanistan.
A 38-year-old woman and her 13-year-old son were found murdered in their home in Delhi's Govindpuri area. Police suspect robbery as the motive.
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to participate in his sixth World Cup at the age of 41, as announced by Portugal coach Roberto Martinez.
An Indian worker from Odisha was killed and two others were injured in a drone attack by Ukraine in the Moscow region. The deceased, A Rameya, was working at an oil refinery. Efforts are underway to repatriate his body.
Police in Greater Noida have arrested two more individuals in connection with the alleged dowry death of a 24-year-old woman. The victim's in-laws claim she died after falling from the terrace, while her family alleges she was murdered over dowry demands.
Robert Lewandowski has confirmed he will leave Barcelona after four successful seasons in which he scored 119 goals and helped the club win three LaLiga titles.
The incident took place during a routine jungle safari inside the UNESCO World Heritage site in Assam.
Vaidehee Chaudhari's impressive run at the ITF W35 tournament in Tumakuru ends in the semifinals after a loss to Justina Mikulskyte. Zeel Desai retires due to injury in her semifinal match. The doubles final was also affected by injury.
© 2026 Rediff.com - Advertise with us - Disclaimer - Privacy Policy - Sitemap - Feedback - About us - Terms of use - Grievances