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Two More Stranded Odisha Workers Return from Thailand

Two More Stranded Odisha Workers Return from Thailand

Rediff.com2 days ago

Two more workers from Odisha who were stranded in Thailand have returned home after the state government intervened. This follows the return of four other workers last week. The workers had faced hardships including non-payment of wages.

Thailand Masters: Baruah stuns second seed, storms into quarters

Thailand Masters: Baruah stuns second seed, storms into quarters

Rediff.com29 Jan 2026

India's Isharani Baruah upset second seed Sung Shuo Yun of South Korea to enter the women's singles quarterfinals of the Thailand Masters badminton event, Bangkok, on Thursday.

Giant-killer Devika powers into Thailand Masters final

Giant-killer Devika powers into Thailand Masters final

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag enters maiden Super 300 final at Thailand Masters

How Sindhu inspired Devika Sihag to Thailand Masters title

How Sindhu inspired Devika Sihag to Thailand Masters title

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag, who won the Thailand Masters Super 300 title last week, acknowledged the role of PV Sindhu and coach Irwansyah Adi Pratama in her triumph

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Thailand Masters: Devika Sihag stuns top seed, enters semifinals

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Devika Sihag stuns Supanida, enters Thailand Masters semifinals

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Now, India's gems & jewellery sector on par with China, Thailand

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Exporters of gems and jewellery have said the free-trade agreement (FTA) has brought relief to their sector because this opens up the world's second-largest market and brings them on a par with China and Thailand, which face zero tariffs on shipments to Europe.

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Devika Sihag wins maiden Super 300 title at Thailand Masters

Rediff.com1 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag clinched her maiden BWF Super 300 crown after Malaysia's Goh Jin Wei retired midway through the women's singles final of the Thailand Masters.

Goa nightclub owners booked Thailand tickets as fire raged

Goa nightclub owners booked Thailand tickets as fire raged

Rediff.com10 Dec 2025

The owners of a Goa nightclub where a fire killed 25 people booked tickets to Thailand within an hour of learning about the blaze.

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rs 24 Crore Worth of Ganja Seized at Delhi Airport

Rediff.com5 days ago

Customs officials at Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport seized 23.9 kg of suspected marijuana, valued at approximately Rs 24 crore, from two Indian passengers arriving from Krabi, Thailand.

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand

Goa nightclub fire: Luthra brothers detained in Thailand

Rediff.com11 Dec 2025

The owners of a Goa nightclub, where a fire claimed 25 lives, have been detained in Phuket, Thailand, after fleeing India. An Interpol Blue Corner Notice was issued at the request of the Indian government.

Rohit Godara Associate Arrested in Connection to Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rohit Godara Associate Arrested in Connection to Attack on Lawyer Linked to Lawrence Bishnoi

Rediff.com2 hours ago

An associate of foreign-based gangster Rohit Godara has been arrested for allegedly firing at a car carrying lawyer Deepak Khatri, who is associated with jailed gangster Lawrence Bishnoi. The arrest occurred after the accused was deported from Thailand.

P V Sindhu Stranded In Dubai; Set To Miss All England Badminton Championships

P V Sindhu Stranded In Dubai; Set To Miss All England Badminton Championships

Rediff.com1 days ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is likely to miss the All England Championships due to travel disruptions caused by airspace closures in the Gulf region.

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Sindhu to Miss All England Championships Amid Travel Chaos

Rediff.com17 hours ago

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu is set to miss the All England Championships after being stranded in Dubai due to travel disruptions. Other Indian shuttlers face challenges reaching the tournament.

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Secures Top-20 Finish at Women's NSW Open

Rediff.com1 days ago

Diksha Dagar, the only Indian golfer to make the cut, finished with a strong performance at the Women's NSW Open, securing a top-20 position. Agathe Laisne of France won the tournament.

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Diksha Dagar Jumps Up Leaderboard at NSW Open

Rediff.com2 days ago

Diksha Dagar of India recovered from a poor first round to climb to tied 26th place at the Ford Women's NSW Open, while Hannah Reeves leads the tournament.

'35 millions would have died if...: Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

'35 millions would have died if...: Trump's claim on India-Pak truce

Rediff.com6 days ago

The US President has previously made similar claims, stating that Sharif had credited him with saving millions of lives by helping end the conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

9 Noisiest Cities In The World

9 Noisiest Cities In The World

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

According to a United Nations Environment Program 2022 report, these nine cities are known for particularly high sound levels.

Badminton Asia: India women face China, men meet Korea in QF

Badminton Asia: India women face China, men meet Korea in QF

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

India's men's and women's teams advanced to the quarter-finals despite suffering narrow 2-3 defeats to Japan and Thailand respectively in their final group ties at the Badminton Asia Team Championships in Qingdao, China, on Thursday.

Badminton Asia Team: India women crush Myanmar, men edge Singapore

Badminton Asia Team: India women crush Myanmar, men edge Singapore

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

Defending champions Indian women's team started its campaign at the Badminton Asia Team Championships on a resounding note, blanking Myanmar 5-0 in their opening Group Y tie in Qingdao, China on Wednesday.

Trump dances his way to historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

Trump dances his way to historic Thailand-Cambodia peace deal

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

Trump, 79, made a lively entrance in Malaysia's capital, dancing to the rhythm of drums on the airport tarmac near Air Force One, his energetic moves drawing smiles from onlookers.

BJP MP files notice to disqualify Rahul from Parliament

BJP MP files notice to disqualify Rahul from Parliament

Rediff.com12 Feb 2026

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has initiated a 'substantive motion' against Congress leader Rahul Gandhi.

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

T20 World Cup: 0,0,0: Abhishek's Wait For First Run Continues!

Rediff.com19 Feb 2026

Abhishek Sharma joins unwanted list after registering third duck in T20 World Cup.

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Butter Chicken, Shahi Paneer Are World's Top Stews

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

TasteAtlas, the online global food guide, has just released its list of top stews. Many Indian dishes make it to this compilation.

Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Bangladesh, Netherlands qualify for Women's T20 World Cup 2026

Rediff.com28 Jan 2026

Bangladesh and the Netherlands have booked two of the four available spots at the ICC Women's T20 World Cup 2026.

India's exports to US decline 22% to $6.6 bn in Jan

India's exports to US decline 22% to $6.6 bn in Jan

Rediff.com16 Feb 2026

India's merchandise exports to the US contracted 21.77 per cent to $6.6 billion in January due to high tariffs imposed by America, according to the Commerce Ministry data. Exports contracted in September, October and December last year also. However, it rose 22.61 per cent in November.

Devika Sihag wins back-to-back titles, eyes Swiss Open

Devika Sihag wins back-to-back titles, eyes Swiss Open

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Devika Sihag won the women's singles title at the Azerbaijan International badminton tournament, marking her second consecutive international victory. Sathwik Reddy K and Radhika Sharma also secured the mixed doubles title.

India, US to sign interim trade deal in March: Goyal

India, US to sign interim trade deal in March: Goyal

Rediff.com20 Feb 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal announced that an interim trade agreement between India and the US is likely to be signed in March and operationalised in April, with chief negotiators meeting in Washington to finalize the details.

5 Nearby Warm International Destinations

5 Nearby Warm International Destinations

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

While it's still winter temperatures in many parts of the world, these destinations quietly enjoy 10 to 12 hours of sunshine a day, warm temperatures and an inviting holiday pace.

Ranji Trophy: 'We are like Sholay': J&K coach claims

Ranji Trophy: 'We are like Sholay': J&K coach claims

Rediff.com18 Feb 2026

Jammu and Kashmir's head coach Ajay Sharma attributes their historic Ranji Trophy final entry to teamwork and a 'Sholay'-like spirit, highlighting the team's self-belief and the emergence of fast-bowling talent like Auqib Nabi.

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina storms into second round

BOXAM Elite 2026: Lovlina storms into second round

Rediff.com5 Feb 2026

Lovlina Borgohain controlled the bout throughout, combining sharp combinations with disciplined movement to ease into the next round.

'Stopped India -Pak nuclear war': Trump again

'Stopped India -Pak nuclear war': Trump again

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Donald Trump is claiming he prevented a war between India and Pakistan, a statement that has been repeatedly made by the former US President despite denials from India.

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Boong, The Manipur Film That Won A BAFTA

Rediff.com23 Feb 2026

'This story has been always there since my childhood because of missing people.' 'I remember a family member who disappeared and I kept wondering what happened to him.'

Boxam Elite International: Nitu, Preeti lead India's 19-medal boxing surge

Boxam Elite International: Nitu, Preeti lead India's 19-medal boxing surge

Rediff.com6 Feb 2026

Indian boxers, including Nitu Ghanghas and Preeti Pawar, have secured 19 medals at the Boxam Elite International tournament in La Nucia, Spain, with strong performances from both the men's and women's teams.

Indian goods to gain edge over China, others in US market

Indian goods to gain edge over China, others in US market

Rediff.com8 Feb 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal on Sunday said Indian goods will have a competitive advantage in US markets compared to products from China and other competitor countries, which face higher levies, following the reduction in reciprocal tariffs to 18 per cent.

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

What Will Xi Jinping Do Next With All That Power?

Rediff.com11 Feb 2026

'For the first time in a hundred years, the army has been taken out of the political equation. And for the first time ever, there is only one man who calls the shots. Not even Mao had this kind of power.'

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.

Datanomics: Sending money from US to India gets costlier

Datanomics: Sending money from US to India gets costlier

Rediff.com20 Jan 2026

Sending money from the US to India has become costlier after a 1% excise tax on cash-based remittances took effect from January 1, 2026.

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Which Of These Gorgeous Animal Pix Do You Like?

Rediff.com10 Feb 2026

The Natural History Museum, London, has officially unveiled the 24-image shortlist for the 2026 Nuveen People's Choice Award. This prestigious contest, a key part of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition and supported by lead sponsor Nuveen, invites the public to decide which image will be crowned the winner.

Sindhu pulls out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Sindhu pulls out of Badminton Asia Team Championship

Rediff.com31 Jan 2026

Two-time Olympic medallist PV Sindhu has pulled out of the upcoming Badminton Asia Team Championships, dealing a major blow to Indian team's medal chances at the tournament beginning next week.

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

India's services sector growth touches 2-month high in Jan

Rediff.com4 Feb 2026

India's services sector growth rose to a two-month high of 58.5 in January, on faster expansion in new business intake and output, prompting service providers to hire additional staff, a monthly survey said on Wednesday.