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Rohit Sharma remains India's first-choice opener for 2027 World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Rohit Sharma remains India's first-choice opener for 2027 World Cup: Aakash Chopra

Rediff.com27 Jul 2026

Former India batter Aakash Chopra has said Rohit Sharma should remain India's first-choice ODI opener until the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup as long as he is fit, available and continues to score runs.

Indian Shuttler Tanvi Patri Claims Badminton Asia U17 Crown

Indian Shuttler Tanvi Patri Claims Badminton Asia U17 Crown

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Fifteen-year-old Indian shuttler Tanvi Patri defeated compatriot Shaina Manimuthu to win the girls' singles U17 title at the Badminton Asia U17 & U15 Junior Championships in Chengdu, China, marking her second continental title this year.

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

How UPI Rewired India's Money Story

Rediff.com17 Sep 2026

Digital money is gradually starting to behave like software. It's no longer inert -- sitting passively in accounts. In the not-so-distant future, your money could become 'smart' and 'active,' understanding your preferences, paying your bills automatically, optimising your returns, and managing your risks -- all without you having to manage the details.

EPL: Controversial penalty decision riles Arsenal boss despite perfect start to season

EPL: Controversial penalty decision riles Arsenal boss despite perfect start to season

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Arsenal preserved their perfect Premier League start with a hard-fought 2-0 win at Sunderland, despite Arteta's anger over a controversial penalty decision and Raya's crucial save.

Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held

Arsenal maintain perfect start; Liverpool, Chelsea held

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Champions Arsenal secured a 2-0 victory over Sunderland, maintaining their perfect start to the Premier League season and moving clear at the top. Meanwhile, title contenders Liverpool and Chelsea were held to draws against Fulham and Hull City respectively. Other notable results include Aston Villa's loss to Nottingham Forest, Ipswich's win against Crystal Palace, and Tottenham's continued struggle to score goals.

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Arora's ton, Bhaskar's 6-wicket haul fire Ludhiana Lions into Sher-E-Punjab final

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Captain Salil Arora's blistering 120 and Sahil Bhaskar's sensational six-wicket haul (6/16) propelled Ludhiana Lions to a 17-run victory over Jalandhar Warriors, securing their spot in the Sher-E-Punjab T20 League final.

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Hindu Outfit's Visit Provokes Eiffel Staff Strike

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Eiffel Tower employees launched a strike, leading to the iconic landmark's closure, after allegations surfaced that female staff were asked to vacate their posts during a visit by the Hindu religious organisation BAPS.

Indian Pickleball Teams Shine With Silver And Gold Medals At World Cup

Indian Pickleball Teams Shine With Silver And Gold Medals At World Cup

Rediff.com5 Sep 2026

India's junior pickleball team finished fourth, and the kids' team secured a silver medal at the Pickleball World Cup in Da Nang, Vietnam. The Open and Masters teams reached the quarter-finals, while Purvansh Patel won gold and Veer Shah won bronze in individual singles categories.

Dhakshineswar Suresh: The Solo Journey From College To Pro Tennis

Dhakshineswar Suresh: The Solo Journey From College To Pro Tennis

Rediff.com16 Sep 2026

Indian tennis player Dhakshineswar Suresh discusses the significant transition from collegiate tennis to the professional tour, highlighting the challenges of travelling alone, managing his body, and maintaining consistency. He shares insights on the importance of off-court preparation, physical fitness, and setting ambitious goals like breaking into the top 250.

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Selectors to weigh Pant's white-ball comeback, Hardik's fitness for Windies series

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

National selectors are set to convene in New Delhi to finalise India's ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming home series against West Indies, with Rishabh Pant's potential white-ball return and Hardik Pandya's fitness being the primary discussion points.

Modi to Xi: Border peace 'essential' for better ties

Modi to Xi: Border peace 'essential' for better ties

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed to Chinese President Xi Jinping that peace and tranquillity along the frontier remains an "essential" basis for the development of India-China relations, even as the two leaders welcomed "steady progress" in bilateral ties during their talks on the sidelines of the BRICS summit.

Govt to 'hand-hold' private miners for critical mineral security abroad

Govt to 'hand-hold' private miners for critical mineral security abroad

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy announced that the Indian government is intensifying its support for private mining entrepreneurs seeking critical mineral opportunities abroad, working with the Ministry of External Affairs and appointing mineral officers in embassies to facilitate these efforts.

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Air India pilot under training found dead in Delhi hotel

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

An Air India pilot undergoing Boeing 787 conversion training was found unconscious in his hotel room in Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, and later declared dead. Police have ruled out foul play and are conducting inquest proceedings. Air India has expressed deep sadness and is supporting the pilot's family.

MP hooch tragedy accused arrested after police encounter

MP hooch tragedy accused arrested after police encounter

Rediff.com13 Sep 2026

Shivanjay Rajput, a key accused in the Sagar hooch tragedy that killed 16, was arrested after a police encounter in Madhya Pradesh. Rajput, carrying a Rs 30,000 bounty, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg during the face-off. This arrest brings the total number of accused apprehended to 19, with FIRs against 30 individuals.

Bu Yunchaokete's Dream Run: Lucky Loser Topples 12th Seed Rafael Jodar

Bu Yunchaokete's Dream Run: Lucky Loser Topples 12th Seed Rafael Jodar

Rediff.com3 Sep 2026

Chinese lucky loser Bu Yunchaokete caused a major upset at the U.S. Open, defeating 12th seed Rafael Jodar in straight sets. Jodar, a former junior champion, struggled with unforced errors, allowing Bu to secure his first-ever Grand Slam main-draw victory after entering the tournament as a last-minute replacement.

Satwik-Chirag end wait, win China Masters title

Satwik-Chirag end wait, win China Masters title

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the China Masters title, defeating China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu in a hard-fought final. This marks their second title of the season, adding to their Singapore Open Super 750 victory.

PSG, Bayern, Napoli clinch vital victories in European football leagues

PSG, Bayern, Napoli clinch vital victories in European football leagues

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

Paris St Germain, Bayern Munich, and Napoli all secured crucial victories in their respective European football leagues, with Ferran Torres, Harry Kane, and Stanislav Lobotka scoring decisive goals. Juventus, however, suffered a late defeat to Sassuolo.

'Mahi Bhai's Presence Brings Positivity': Akash Madhwal

'Mahi Bhai's Presence Brings Positivity': Akash Madhwal

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Akash Madhwal opens up on MS Dhoni's influence at CSK, Rohit Sharma's role at MI and the positive team culture behind both franchises' success.

CM Naidu Congratulates PV Sindhu On Historic Japan Open Triumph

CM Naidu Congratulates PV Sindhu On Historic Japan Open Triumph

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu congratulated PV Sindhu on her Japan Open triumph, calling it a proud moment for Indian badminton. Sindhu secured her maiden Super 750 title by defeating Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, marking her biggest win since 2019.

How Satwik-Chirag Fought Back To Win China Masters Super 750

How Satwik-Chirag Fought Back To Win China Masters Super 750

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Star Indian men's doubles pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty secured the China Masters Super 750 title after a thrilling three-game comeback victory against China's He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu. This marks their second title of the season and provides a significant confidence boost ahead of the upcoming Asian Games.

Srikanth, Tanvi Advance; Lakshya Sen Exits China Masters

Srikanth, Tanvi Advance; Lakshya Sen Exits China Masters

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Indian badminton players experienced mixed results at the China Masters, with Kidambi Srikanth and Tanvi Sharma securing straight-game victories to advance to the second round. However, Lakshya Sen, a former world championships medallist, suffered an early exit after a disappointing performance against Canada's Victor Lai. Several Indian doubles pairs also saw varied outcomes in their opening matches.

Liverpool's Alisson Becker fined 8,000 pounds for kicking substitution board

Liverpool's Alisson Becker fined 8,000 pounds for kicking substitution board

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

Liverpool goalkeeper Alisson Becker has been fined 8,000 by the FA for kicking an electronic substitution board after a 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, an act of frustration following a contentious match incident.

'This tournament gave us a lot of confidence': Satwik after China Masters win

'This tournament gave us a lot of confidence': Satwik after China Masters win

Rediff.com6 Sep 2026

Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty beat He Ji Ting and Ren Xiang Yu to win the China Masters Super 750, gaining a major boost ahead of the Asian Games gold defence.

Elena Rybakina Overcomes Injury Concerns, Eases Past Thea Frodin

Elena Rybakina Overcomes Injury Concerns, Eases Past Thea Frodin

Rediff.com2 Sep 2026

Second seed Elena Rybakina secured a comfortable 6-3, 6-2 victory over American wildcard Thea Frodin in the first round of the US Open, easing concerns about her recent leg injury. Rybakina, a two-time Grand Slam champion, showed no signs of discomfort as she began her quest for the title and the world number one ranking. Frodin, making her Grand Slam main-draw debut, displayed flashes of brilliance but ultimately couldn't overcome the Australian Open champion.

Katrina-Vicky, Parineeti-Raghav Have Fun With The '80s Trend

Katrina-Vicky, Parineeti-Raghav Have Fun With The '80s Trend

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Forget coordinated Instagram outfits. If these celebrity couples had lived in the '80s, matching denim, neon windbreakers, giant hoops and oversized sunglasses would have been their love language.

Closing Auction Session Triggers Wild 14-Minute Market Swings on Expiry Day

Closing Auction Session Triggers Wild 14-Minute Market Swings on Expiry Day

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

The Closing Auction Session (CAS) on expiry day led to unprecedented volatility in the Nifty 50 and Sensex, causing the indices to swing wildly in just 14 minutes and raising concerns among traders about market manipulation and increased speculation.

CM Revanth Reddy Hails PV Sindhu's Japan Open Victory

CM Revanth Reddy Hails PV Sindhu's Japan Open Victory

Rediff.com19 Jul 2026

Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy congratulated badminton star PV Sindhu on her maiden Super 750 title win at the Japan Open in Tokyo. Sindhu defeated Akane Yamaguchi in straight games, marking a significant achievement for Indian sports and inspiring youth.

Leeds, Inter, Roma, Betis Shine in European Football Leagues

Leeds, Inter, Roma, Betis Shine in European Football Leagues

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

Leeds United climbed to third in the Premier League with a 4-1 victory over Newcastle, while Inter Milan staged a comeback to beat Udinese 5-3, maintaining their perfect Serie A start alongside AS Roma, who won 2-0 at Torino. In LaLiga, Betis continued their strong run with a win over Villarreal.

India Crushes Pakistan 19-0 To Reach Junior Asia Cup Semi-Finals

India Crushes Pakistan 19-0 To Reach Junior Asia Cup Semi-Finals

Rediff.com10 Sep 2026

India's Women's Junior Hockey team delivered a dominant performance, defeating Pakistan 19-0 to secure a spot in the semi-finals of the Women's Junior Asia Cup. The team showcased relentless attacking prowess, scoring consistently throughout the match and converting multiple penalty corners.

Indian Equities Close Marginally Lower as Oil Cools, IT Stocks Gain

Indian Equities Close Marginally Lower as Oil Cools, IT Stocks Gain

Rediff.com11 Sep 2026

Indian benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, ended marginally lower after recovering from sharp intraday losses, driven by cooling crude oil prices and buying interest in HDFC Bank and IT sector stocks.

Berrettini spoils Wawrinka's Grand Slams farewell

Berrettini spoils Wawrinka's Grand Slams farewell

Rediff.com1 Sep 2026

Former champion Stan Wawrinka lost to Italy's Matteo Berrettini in the first round of the US Open, marking the end of the 41-year-old Swiss national's Grand Slam career before his retirement at the end of the season.

Harshit Rana Fitness Under Cloud Ahead Of Afghanistan Series

Harshit Rana Fitness Under Cloud Ahead Of Afghanistan Series

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

India pacer Harshit Rana is unlikely to be fit for the upcoming three-match series against Afghanistan due to an ongoing hamstring injury, a BCCI source confirmed.

India's 'Vayu UTtaM' System Revolutionises Drone Airspace Management

India's 'Vayu UTtaM' System Revolutionises Drone Airspace Management

Rediff.com14 Sep 2026

The Indian Air Force (IAF) demonstrated 'Vayu UTtaM', an indigenously developed multi-mode Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system, at 'Dronathon 2026' in Pokhran. This ground-based system is designed to manage drone operations in congested airspace and identify rogue drones, with applications extending to critical infrastructure, civil aviation, and public safety. The event also saw the release of the 'IAF UAS Roadmap' to guide indigenous innovation in unmanned systems.

India face Pakistan in Asia Cup: Another one-sided clash?

India face Pakistan in Asia Cup: Another one-sided clash?

Rediff.com4 Sep 2026

India, already qualified for the semifinals of the Women's Asia Cup, are set to face traditional rivals Pakistan in their final league game. While India is considered the overwhelming favourite, the match offers both teams an opportunity to fine-tune their strategies. India aims to strengthen its power-hitting and fast bowling, while Pakistan needs significant improvement in its batting to challenge stronger opponents.

Diane Parry Triumphs In Monterrey For First WTA Singles Title

Diane Parry Triumphs In Monterrey For First WTA Singles Title

Rediff.com30 Aug 2026

Diane Parry defeated Elise Mertens in a three-set thriller at the Monterrey Open final to claim her first WTA singles title.

Indian Golf Premier League Resumes Season In Ras Al Khaimah

Indian Golf Premier League Resumes Season In Ras Al Khaimah

Rediff.com8 Sep 2026

The AM Green Indian Golf Premier League (IGPL) is set to host its second event in the UAE, resuming its season at Al Hamra Golf Club in Ras Al Khaimah from September 23 to 25. This event, presented by Vimtra Chennai Lions GC, marks the league's return to the UAE after its debut in Dubai last December, featuring top golfers like Gaganjeet Bhullar.

Putin to brief Modi on Ukraine war at New Delhi summit

Putin to brief Modi on Ukraine war at New Delhi summit

Rediff.com9 Sep 2026

Ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit to India for the BRICS summit, Russia has expressed support for New Delhi's peace initiatives to resolve the Ukraine conflict. Discussions between Putin and PM Modi will cover defence, energy, technology, and the repatriation of Indian nationals from the Russian military, alongside addressing trade and investment ties.

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Big Wins, Selfies, Tears And Kisses At The Emmys

Rediff.com15 Sep 2026

The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards celebrated the year's top television achievements, creating unforgettable moments.

NIIF, PB Fintech, And DGFT Announce Major Strategic Moves

NIIF, PB Fintech, And DGFT Announce Major Strategic Moves

Rediff.com7 Sep 2026

National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIF) has appointed Gauravjit Singh as managing partner to lead its global capital formation efforts. Simultaneously, PB Fintech's payment aggregator platform, PB Pay, has gone live, offering consolidated payment acceptance for merchants. In a move to enhance trade efficiency, the Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) has introduced open API integration for Certificate of Origin, allowing exporters to streamline their application processes.

WCL Season 3 Could Set Up Another India-Pakistan Clash

WCL Season 3 Could Set Up Another India-Pakistan Clash

Rediff.com12 Sep 2026

The third season of the World Championship of Legends will be held in the UAE from October 3 to 18, featuring cricketing legends like Yuvraj Singh, Shahid Afridi, Chris Gayle, AB de Villiers, and David Warner. This marks the tournament's first venture outside the UK, promising high-profile clashes and rekindled international rivalries across Dubai and Sharjah.