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TMC, BJP face off in Bengal; 3-way battle in Tamil Nadu

TMC, BJP face off in Bengal; 3-way battle in Tamil Nadu

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Voting has commenced for the assembly elections in Tamil Nadu and West Bengal, with over 3.60 crore electors eligible to vote in 152 constituencies in Bengal and 5.73 crore voters in Tamil Nadu. Security measures are heightened to ensure free and fair polling.

Gaganjeet Bhullar Impresses, Shiv Kapur Hits Hole-In-One At Singapore Open

Gaganjeet Bhullar Impresses, Shiv Kapur Hits Hole-In-One At Singapore Open

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

Gaganjeet Bhullar's solid round and Shiv Kapur's hole-in-one highlighted the first day for the Indian players at the Singapore Open, where Thailand's Ekpharit Wu and Japan's Jeongwoo Ham lead.

RCB Face Early Setback as Sri Lanka Withholds NOC, Thushara Doubtful for IPL 2026 Start

RCB Face Early Setback as Sri Lanka Withholds NOC, Thushara Doubtful for IPL 2026 Start

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

RCB suffer early IPL 2026 setback as Nuwan Thushara fails Sri Lanka Cricket fitness test, delaying his availability for the tournament opener.

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Future Has Arrived Early

IPL 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: The Future Has Arrived Early

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

The impact of Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's knock will travel beyond Guwahati, inspiring every kid who picks up a bat in the narrow, dusty gullies, or a cramped maidan like those in Mumbai.

How Tim Cook transformed Apple's India strategy into a global manufacturing success

How Tim Cook transformed Apple's India strategy into a global manufacturing success

Rediff.com29 Apr 2026

Apple CEO Tim Cook's strategic pivot, from initial rejections to local partnerships and leveraging government policies like PLI, transformed India into a major iPhone manufacturing and export hub, now accounting for one in every four iPhones assembled globally.

CM Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for Ranji Trophy champions J&K!

CM Abdullah announces Rs 2 crore cash reward for Ranji Trophy champions J&K!

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.

J-K Cricket Team Celebrates Ranji Trophy Win with Rs 2 Cr Reward

J-K Cricket Team Celebrates Ranji Trophy Win with Rs 2 Cr Reward

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

Chief Minister Omar Abdullah announced a cash reward of Rs 2 crore for the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team following its maiden Ranji Trophy triumph.

Auto PLI distorted e2W market, hurt innovation: C-DEP report

Auto PLI distorted e2W market, hurt innovation: C-DEP report

Rediff.com28 Feb 2026

The production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for the automobile sector has created market distortions, excluded innovation-led electric two-wheeler (e2w) makers, and failed to convert cost advantages into export competitiveness, with 77 per cent of export volumes driven by non-PLI models, said a report released by the Centre for Domestic Economy Policy Research (C-DEP) on Friday.

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

How Jaskaran Singh fulfilled his childhood dream of playing in a T20 World Cup in India

Rediff.com5 Apr 2026

In 2026, after 17 years in professional cricket, his dream came true, but with a strange twist of fate. He appeared in the Twenty20 World Cup in the country of his birth, but wearing a Canadian jersey.

Champions League: Real Madrid's Mbappe Out Of Benfica Match; Prestianni Appeal Dismissed

Champions League: Real Madrid's Mbappe Out Of Benfica Match; Prestianni Appeal Dismissed

Rediff.com26 Feb 2026

Benfica will also be without head coach Jose Mourinho, who is suspended after receiving a red card in the first leg.

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Weight Loss Drugs Set to Flood India

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

While the introduction of branded generics is likely to accelerate volumes for GLP-1 agonists, value growth may moderate because of price erosion.

Govt introduces bill to open civil nuclear sector to private players

Govt introduces bill to open civil nuclear sector to private players

Rediff.com15 Dec 2025

The Indian government has introduced a bill to overhaul the civil nuclear sector, allowing private participation and establishing a new liability regime. The SHANTI Bill, 2025, aims to repeal existing acts and address industry concerns.

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

T20 World Cup 2026: Debutants Who Could Write History

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

New faces with big dreams. These players are set to step onto the T20 World Cup stage for the first time.

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

India captain Sandesh Jhingan's big sacrifice to save ISL

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

FC Goa players, including India captain Sandesh Jhingan, and support staff have accepted pay cut for the truncated ISL season starting on February 14.

How The Taxman Plans To Close Cases Faster

How The Taxman Plans To Close Cases Faster

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

Building on last year's clearance of 172K cases, I-T department is pushing for faster appeal disposals, penalty reforms and system-driven processes to curb litigation and boost tax certainty.

'Save Indian football...' Chhetri & Co appeal to FIFA

'Save Indian football...' Chhetri & Co appeal to FIFA

Rediff.com2 Jan 2026

Staring at a permanent paralysis: Indian footballers urge FIFA intervention on ISL

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

FIDE Bans Chinese Chess Player For Sandbagging

Rediff.com9 Aug 2025

'Sandbagging' means a player deliberately losing his games, along with it his rating points, so as to play in a lower rated player tournaments and win cash prizes.

Sovereign wealth funds, pension players leave other FPIs blinking

Sovereign wealth funds, pension players leave other FPIs blinking

Rediff.com30 Sep 2025

Entities controlled by governments - sovereign wealth funds, and pension funds - have recorded higher growth in equity assets under custody compared to other foreign portfolio investors (FPIs) over the past five years.

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

World Chess title in Chennai? Vishy Anand fuels big talk

Rediff.com16 Jan 2026

Viswanathan Anand believes that this year's world championship can happen in Chennai if R Praggnanandhaa wins the Candidates Tournament

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Bangladesh gears up for polls amidst political turmoil

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Bangladesh is preparing for elections and a referendum on reforms, but the absence of the Awami League and rising political tensions are raising concerns about the legitimacy and stability of the process.

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Semenyo strikes as Man City take League Cup control

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

Manchester City's Antoine Semenyo made it two goals from two games for his new club and Rayan Cherki struck in stoppage time as Pep Guardiola's side beat holders Newcastle United 2-0 away in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final on Tuesday.

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

Simple Energy debuts Gen 2 e-scooters to drive 2026 growth

Rediff.com6 Jan 2026

'This is not just a cosmetic refresh,' said Suhas Rajkumar, founder and chief executive officer of Simple Energy. 'We have re-engineered the battery integration, made the scooter lighter, improved performance and expanded the portfolio so customers can choose based on real usage needs.'

Insurance: Lack of legacy distribution network a challenge for foreign cos

Insurance: Lack of legacy distribution network a challenge for foreign cos

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The Union Cabinet's decision to raise the foreign direct investment (FDI) limit in the insurance sector to 100 per cent is unlikely to significantly boost foreign investment as distribution remains a critical factor, requiring overseas players to partner with Indian businesses, experts said.

FIDE launches 'ChessMom' plan to support mothers in chess

FIDE launches 'ChessMom' plan to support mothers in chess

Rediff.com4 Nov 2025

Mothers competing in elite chess will be able to take advantage of a new set of family-friendly policies being introduced by the International Chess Federation

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Biocon launches diabetes & obesity drugs in Netherlands

Rediff.com16 Dec 2025

Biocon Limited has launched its GLP-1 peptide, liraglutide, for the treatment of diabetes and obesity in the Netherlands, as the biopharmaceutical firm positions itself as a global player in the fast-growing diabetes and obesity market currently dominated by the likes of Novo Nordisk and Eli Lilly.

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

Coming Up, World Corporate Chess In Goa

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'India is quickly becoming the beating heart of modern chess, and its role as an economic power is more and more visible.'

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

AIFF keen to tap OCI players under new policy

Rediff.com5 Jul 2025

'This is a positive statement of intent and the AIFF will continue to work with FIFA and the government to do all things possible to strengthen the national team.'

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Can naturalized players end India's striker paucity?

Rediff.com20 Mar 2025

All India Football Federation president Kalyan Chaubey said the governing body has been actively working on policies to integrate Overseas Citizens of India (OCI) players into the national team setup.

Aus import Ryan Williams joins Indian camp

Aus import Ryan Williams joins Indian camp

Rediff.com9 Nov 2025

The camp began in Bengaluru on Thursday.

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

2025 Review: Neeraj crosses 90m amid India's doping woes

Rediff.com22 Dec 2025

The country also mounted bids on some high-profile continental and global events, including the 2031 World Athletics Championships with Ahmedabad as the proposed venue.

Saudi-backed maternity benefits for tennis players!

Saudi-backed maternity benefits for tennis players!

Rediff.com7 Mar 2025

Under the plan, players will have access to grants for fertility treatment and other benefits. It is the first time that maternity benefits are available to self-employed athletes.

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

Insurance staff oppose pvt sector entry in top PSU posts

Rediff.com14 Oct 2025

The All India Insurance Employees' Association has opposed the government directive seeking to open up top posts in the state-owned insurers to the private sector, saying this would lead to greater private influence and "eventual privatisation".

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

'I Want To Inspire Others And Help Us As A Nation'

Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

'I'm looking at it as a chance to play international football, to represent India, and to hopefully inspire other players with a similar background to me, to show them that they can come to India and do the same thing.'

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

NBA stars among dozens arrested in illegal gambling probe

Rediff.com24 Oct 2025

Chauncey Billups, an NBA Hall of Fame player and head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, and Terry Rozier, a guard with the Miami Heat, were among more than 30 people charged on Thursday.

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

'Biggest signing in BBL history': Thunder confirm Ashwin signing

Rediff.com25 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin is set to create history as the first capped India men's player to play in the Australia's Big Bash League.

Can BCCI's additional bone test curb age fraud?

Can BCCI's additional bone test curb age fraud?

Rediff.com16 Jun 2025

As per the existing norms, a player undergoes a bone test for age determination via the TW3 method (test used for assessing bone age) and a +1 factor is added to determine his or her eligibility for the next season in the same age group.

Here's why Ashwin didn't feature in SA20 2026 auction list

Here's why Ashwin didn't feature in SA20 2026 auction list

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

There were speculations that Ashwin could enter the SA20 2026 auction, considering players retired from Indian cricket being eligible to participate in the overseas league

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Will Ashwin Feature In BBL 2026?

Rediff.com3 Sep 2025

'To get someone with Ashwin's credentials to come over here for the BBL will be great at so many levels.'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

'Indians Are Better Suited Than Most Other Countries'

Rediff.com1 Dec 2025

'Because of the size and complexity of the economy, we can address almost every job that is there, from agriculture farming to healthcare.'

Ashwin reveals next move; set to enter ILT20 auction

Ashwin reveals next move; set to enter ILT20 auction

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Ravichandran Ashwin, who will turn 39 in another couple of weeks, had recently announced his retirement from the IPL.