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Nifty gains on Brent crude pullback, but analysts warn of continued volatility

Nifty gains on Brent crude pullback, but analysts warn of continued volatility

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian equity markets, led by the Nifty 50, saw gains following a pullback in Brent crude prices towards $101-102 a barrel and weaker-than-anticipated US jobs data, which eased concerns about a Fed rate hike. However, analysts caution that markets are likely to remain volatile in the near term.

Eala's Olympic dream hit as Asian Games exit brings WTA penalty risk

Eala's Olympic dream hit as Asian Games exit brings WTA penalty risk

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Filipino tennis star Alex Eala's quest for an Asian Games gold medal and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics qualification was thwarted by China's Wang Xiyu, who rallied to a 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 victory, consigning Eala to a second singles bronze.

History beckons: India eye Asian Games hockey gold after 44 years

History beckons: India eye Asian Games hockey gold after 44 years

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Forty-four years after their 1982 triumph, India face China for Asian Games women's hockey gold, with Olympic qualification for LA 2028 also at stake.

Rishabh Pant 'fits perfectly' as Delhi's middle-order mainstay: Ganguly

Rishabh Pant 'fits perfectly' as Delhi's middle-order mainstay: Ganguly

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Newly-appointed Delhi Capitals head coach Sourav Ganguly expresses confidence in Rishabh Pant's return to form and his perfect fit in the team's middle order for the upcoming IPL season. Ganguly also outlines his vision for the team, aiming to lead them to success after a period away from the franchise.

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

RBI Rate Hike to Test Housing Affordability, Buyer Sentiment During Festive Season

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Reserve Bank of India's 25-basis point increase in the repo rate to 5.5 per cent is expected to exert pressure on housing affordability and buyer sentiment, particularly affecting interest rate-sensitive segments and potentially moderating sales during the crucial festival season.

Asian Games Day 8: China Leads Medal Tally, India At 12th

Asian Games Day 8: China Leads Medal Tally, India At 12th

Rediff.com27 Sep 2026

This article provides the updated medals tally after Day 8 of the Asian Games, showing China in the lead with 205 medals, followed by Japan and South Korea. India is currently ranked 12th with a total of 37 medals.

Historic! Kumkum Mohod First Indian Woman To Win Recurve Individual Gold At Asian Games

Historic! Kumkum Mohod First Indian Woman To Win Recurve Individual Gold At Asian Games

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Teenager Kumkum Mohod clinched a historic gold medal in the women's individual recurve event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, defeating South Korea's Oh Yejin in a thrilling shoot-out.

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Leads Asian Games Women's Event After Stellar Round

Indian Golfer Pranavi Urs Leads Asian Games Women's Event After Stellar Round

Rediff.com2 Oct 2026

India's Pranavi Urs has taken a three-stroke lead in the Asian Games women's golf competition after a superb four-under 66 in the third round. She is now in strong contention for an individual gold medal, with a total of 15-under 195. Her performance also propelled the Indian women's team into second place, four shots behind China.

Sindhu, Srikanth Lead Indian Charge At Arctic Open Super 500

Sindhu, Srikanth Lead Indian Charge At Arctic Open Super 500

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Indian badminton players, including PV Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth, and HS Prannoy, are set to compete in the Arctic Open Super 500 tournament in Vantaa, Finland. This event follows their recent Asian Games campaign, where India secured one medal. The shuttlers aim to build on their form and seek strong performances in the BWF season.

Neymar's tribute to Messi: 'The whole world thanks you'

Neymar's tribute to Messi: 'The whole world thanks you'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Brazil football legend Neymar Jr has penned an emotional tribute to Argentina icon Lionel Messi as Messi prepares for his final international match against Benin. Neymar, a former teammate at Barcelona and PSG, expressed gratitude for Messi's contributions to football and wished him well for his farewell game. The article also recaps Messi's illustrious international career, including his World Cup and Copa America triumphs, and his records as Argentina's most-capped player and highest goal scorer.

Asian Games: Indian Squash Teams Advance To Semis, Assured Of Medals

Asian Games: Indian Squash Teams Advance To Semis, Assured Of Medals

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

India's men's and women's squash teams have successfully advanced to the semifinals of the Asian Games in Nagoya, securing at least a bronze medal for the nation.

Shreyas Iyer on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'His time will come'

Shreyas Iyer on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi: 'His time will come'

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Despite limited opportunities in the playing XI, India skipper Shreyas Iyer has expressed strong confidence in young cricketer Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, stating that the 15-year-old's time to dominate Indian cricket will come.

Five-Time Champions Brazil Defeat India 4-0 In Kolkata

Five-Time Champions Brazil Defeat India 4-0 In Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

India's national football team faced five-time champions Brazil in a FIFA international friendly in Kolkata, losing 4-0. Despite a spirited start for the first 25 minutes, Brazil's superior skill and clinical finishing secured a comfortable victory with goals from Estevao, Pedro, and Samuel Lino.

Curative plea filed over SC's split verdict on CEC selection

Curative plea filed over SC's split verdict on CEC selection

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

A curative petition has been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the September 23 split verdict on the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners (Appointment, Conditions of Service and Term of Office) Act, 2023. The petition, filed by Jaya Thakur, alleges a "reasonable apprehension of bias" due to claims that Justice Satish Chandra Sharma's son is a standing counsel for the Election Commission, raising questions about judicial propriety.

India breaches 50-medal mark at Asian Games with historic golds

India breaches 50-medal mark at Asian Games with historic golds

Rediff.com29 Sep 2026

India achieved significant milestones at the Asian Games, securing its first-ever women's trap gold through Neeru Dhanda and another gold in the women's 4x400m relay. These victories pushed India's medal tally past 50, placing the country in the top 10. The day also saw strong performances in boxing, volleyball, archery, squash, and tennis, contributing to a successful outing despite some disappointments in other events.

India defend Asian Games men's hockey gold, qualify for LA Olympics

India defend Asian Games men's hockey gold, qualify for LA Olympics

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

India's men's hockey team successfully defended their Asian Games gold medal by defeating Malaysia 5-1, securing a direct qualification for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Recipe: Mayur's Salted Peanut Butter Iced Latte

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Give your cold coffee a delicious pep up with peanut butter!

India Shines At Asian Games With Rare Silvers, Cricket And Hockey In Finals

India Shines At Asian Games With Rare Silvers, Cricket And Hockey In Finals

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

India's medal tally at the Asian Games surged to 65, highlighted by rare silver medals in men's skiff sailing and Greco-Roman wrestling. The men's cricket and hockey teams secured their spots in the finals with impressive victories, while squash teams and compound archer Ganesh Mani Ratnam Thirumuru contributed bronze medals. Indian golfers are also in contention, and sepaktakraw guaranteed at least a bronze, showcasing a diverse sporting performance.

Only 9 Women CEOs, 25 Women MDs in Top 500

Only 9 Women CEOs, 25 Women MDs in Top 500

Rediff.com13 Aug 2026

The top 500 listed companies had 860 women directors or board members overall.

Shiv Sena symbol row: Shinde faction defends EC decision in SC

Shiv Sena symbol row: Shinde faction defends EC decision in SC

Rediff.com8 Oct 2026

The Eknath Shinde faction on Wednesday defended the Election Commission's decision to recognise it as the real Shiv Sena and allot it the bow-and-arrow symbol in the Supreme Court. Senior advocate N K Kaul argued that no subsequent Shiv Sena constitution was submitted to the EC after 2011 and emphasised the importance of inner-party democracy. The hearing, which also touched upon the timing of the EC's decision and the pendency of disqualification petitions, remained inconclusive and will continue on Thursday.

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games End With Spectacular Cultural Display

Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games End With Spectacular Cultural Display

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games concluded with a spectacular closing ceremony featuring a dazzling light and musical show, celebrating Japan's culture and hospitality. The event saw over 350 records broken, including 50 world records, and marked the official handover to Doha for the 2030 Games. India finished fourth in the medal tally with 85 medals.

Indian Stars Gill, Abhishek, Charani, Shafali Vie for ICC Player of the Month

Indian Stars Gill, Abhishek, Charani, Shafali Vie for ICC Player of the Month

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Indian cricketers Shubman Gill, Abhishek Sharma, Sree Charani, and Shafali Verma have been shortlisted for the ICC Men's and Women's Player of the Month awards for September, recognising their exceptional performances in recent international matches.

Football Friendly PIX: Brazil thump India 4-0 in Kolkata

Football Friendly PIX: Brazil thump India 4-0 in Kolkata

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

Brazil's star-studded line-up, including Vinicius Jr and Marquinhos, is set to face India in a friendly match at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, with veteran goalkeeper Gurpreet Singh Sandhu captaining the Indian side.

Recipe: Sunrise Power Blend

Recipe: Sunrise Power Blend

Rediff.com28 Sep 2026

The sun is playing hide and seek these day behind dense rain clouds, so find your morning sunshine in a glass.

4 Golds, 30 Medals: India's Asian Games Tally After Day 7

4 Golds, 30 Medals: India's Asian Games Tally After Day 7

Rediff.com26 Sep 2026

The Asian Games medals tally after Day 7 shows China in a commanding lead with 176 medals, including 107 gold. Japan and Korea follow, while India is positioned tenth with a total of 30 medals.

Asian Games Cricket: India face tricky final against Pakistan

Asian Games Cricket: India face tricky final against Pakistan

Rediff.com3 Oct 2026

World champions India, featuring a strong line-up of T20 stars, are set to face Pakistan in the men's gold-medal cricket clash at the Asian Games, a match where a silver medal would be considered a 'royal embarrassment' for India.

Tata Aeris ICNG: Premium Features Meet Practicality And Innovation

Tata Aeris ICNG: Premium Features Meet Practicality And Innovation

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

The Tata Aeris iCNG, evolving from the Tigor, offers a modernized exterior and a feature-rich interior. It boasts innovative twin-cylinder CNG technology for maximum boot space, premium comfort features like ventilated seats and a 360-degree camera, and a smooth driving performance. Priced competitively, it aims to challenge rivals in the segment while offering enhanced practicality.

Decisions against law will be annulled, Form 6 changes not approved: SC to EC

Decisions against law will be annulled, Form 6 changes not approved: SC to EC

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

The Supreme Court stated it has not approved any modifications to Form 6, used for electoral roll inclusion, during the Special Intensive Revision. This observation came during the hearing of a Public Interest Litigation (PIL) challenging alleged unilateral decisions by the Chief Election Commissioner regarding changes to Form 6 and electoral roll revisions in states like Goa and West Bengal, without the concurrence of his colleagues. The court issued notice on the plea, highlighting concerns over collective decision-making within the Election Commission.

Rashid and Curran back, Brook leads: England announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Rashid and Curran back, Brook leads: England announce ODI squad for Pakistan tri-series

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

England named a 16-man squad for the Pakistan tri-series, recalling Adil Rashid and Sam Curran, handing three players maiden ODI call-ups to the side led by Harry Brook.

Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir bowlers dominate Rest of India on Day 1

Irani Cup: Jammu and Kashmir bowlers dominate Rest of India on Day 1

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Rest of India were bowled out for 237 by a spirited Jammu and Kashmir attack on Day 1 of the Irani Cup. Skipper Rishabh Pant and Sarfaraz Khan failed to convert starts, while Shikhar Mohan and Ravichandran Smaran scored half-centuries. J&K ended the day at 21 for 2, losing two early wickets.

Alcaraz: Best-of-five sets crucial for Grand Slam legacy, calendar needs change

Alcaraz: Best-of-five sets crucial for Grand Slam legacy, calendar needs change

Rediff.com1 Oct 2026

Carlos Alcaraz has firmly stated that Grand Slam tournaments should maintain their best-of-five sets format, arguing that shortening men's matches would 'kill the legacy' of tennis's four majors. Instead, the world number three advocates for changes to the sport's demanding tour calendar to address player workload.

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as India's wealthiest, billionaire population hits record 391

Gautam Adani overtakes Mukesh Ambani as India's wealthiest, billionaire population hits record 391

Rediff.com23 Sep 2026

Gautam Adani and family have reclaimed the top spot on India's rich list, surpassing Mukesh Ambani, as the nation's billionaire population reached a record 391, according to the M3M Hurun India Rich List.

Asian Games Gold Medallist Sujeet Kalkal Eyes 2028 Olympics Gold

Asian Games Gold Medallist Sujeet Kalkal Eyes 2028 Olympics Gold

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

Asian Games gold medallist Sujeet Kalkal is focusing on improving his ground game, identified by coaches as a crucial area for his 2028 Los Angeles Olympics aspirations.

Market Cap of Four Top Firms Erodes by Rs 87,960 Crore; Airtel Takes Biggest Hit

Market Cap of Four Top Firms Erodes by Rs 87,960 Crore; Airtel Takes Biggest Hit

Rediff.com23 Aug 2026

The combined market valuation of four of India's top-10 most valued firms eroded by Rs 87,960.29 crore last week, with Bharti Airtel experiencing the largest decline, amidst a bearish trend in the equities market.

India U-17 show fighting spirit to hold Myanmar

India U-17 show fighting spirit to hold Myanmar

Rediff.com4 Oct 2026

The India U17 men's football team played out a 1-1 draw against Myanmar in their first friendly match in Thanlyin. Myanmar took the lead in the first half, but India equalised through a penalty in the second half, despite dominating possession.

Kamaljeet And Suruchi Clinch Gold In Mixed Air Pistol

Kamaljeet And Suruchi Clinch Gold In Mixed Air Pistol

Rediff.com25 Sep 2026

Indian shooters Kamaljeet and Suruchi Singh secured a gold medal in the 10m air pistol mixed team event at the Asian Games in Nagoya, bouncing back from individual disappointments. They dominated the final, finishing significantly ahead of South Korea.

India A's pace trio has a point to prove against Australia A

India A's pace trio has a point to prove against Australia A

Rediff.com5 Oct 2026

Young Indian fast bowlers Gurjapneet Singh, Arshad Khan, and Yash Thakur are set to feature in the India A vs Australia A one-day series, aiming to showcase their talent and address the senior national team's current scarcity in the pace department. The series, initially anticipated for Hardik Pandya's return, now serves as a crucial platform for these emerging pacers to catch the attention of national selectors amidst injuries and inconsistent form among established bowlers.

'Can't Forget That Moment! The President Of India Hugging Me!'

'Can't Forget That Moment! The President Of India Hugging Me!'

Rediff.com7 Oct 2026

'When I heard loud claps from the audience, I had goosebumps. I was told it was a standing ovation.'

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Under The Moon In Dubrovnik & Other Balkan Adventures

Rediff.com30 Sep 2026

It had always been my dream to reach the Balkans someday and for a few days in hot August my wishes were granted.

Do De-Tanning Soaps And Scrubs Work?

Do De-Tanning Soaps And Scrubs Work?

Rediff.com6 Oct 2026

Dr Smriti Nathani explains whether de-tanning soaps and scrubs work, which ingredients may help pigmentation, and why over-exfoliation can worsen skin darkening.