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England plot secret plan to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

England plot secret plan to stop Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

England has devised tactics for Indian batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi ahead of the T20I series opener, amidst anticipation of his potential debut. The 15-year-old, who was the top scorer in this year's IPL, could become India's youngest international debutant, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.

Mourning Children Killed In US Strike

Mourning Children Killed In US Strike

Rediff.com9 Mar 2026

Heartbreaking scenes unfolded in Minab, Iran, as mourners gathered to bid farewell to the victims of the Israeli strike on a school on February 28, 2026.

Why Sweden's Yasin Ayari Didn't Celebrate His Goal Against Tunisia

Why Sweden's Yasin Ayari Didn't Celebrate His Goal Against Tunisia

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

Yasin Ayari -- the son of a Tunisian father and a Moroccan mother -- chose not to celebrate his opener, briefly raising his hands in acknowledgement rather than joining the jubilant scenes around him.

Trossard double fires Belgium into World Cup knockouts with 5-1 rout of New Zealand

Trossard double fires Belgium into World Cup knockouts with 5-1 rout of New Zealand

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Belgium secured top spot in Group G and a place in the World Cup round of 32 after a dominant 5-1 victory over New Zealand.

Infinix Launches Pininfarina-Designed Note 60 Pro With 6,500 mAh Battery

Infinix Launches Pininfarina-Designed Note 60 Pro With 6,500 mAh Battery

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

Luxury design by Pininfarina meets everyday performance in the latest Infinix Note 60 series smartphone.

That's Why Everyone Loves Samridhii Shukla

That's Why Everyone Loves Samridhii Shukla

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Samridhii Shukla has become one of television's most-loved faces thanks to her portrayal of Abhira Sharma Poddar in Yeh Rishta Kya Kehlata Hai.

Shreya Kalra Can Get Locked Up For...

Shreya Kalra Can Get Locked Up For...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

From viral reels to millions of followers, Shreya Kalra has built a reputation for serving looks as effortlessly as she serves content.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe, Messi lead the charts as race for Golden Boot heats up

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe, Messi lead the charts as race for Golden Boot heats up

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

While Mbappe and Messi currently lead the charts, Haaland, Kane, Dembele, and Vinicius Junior are all within striking distance, setting up an intense battle for the tournament's top scorer award in the matches ahead.

Have You Seen Kareena's Chunky Obsession?

Have You Seen Kareena's Chunky Obsession?

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Bollywood's most stylish actresses are making a bold fashion statement by adorning themselves with eye-catching chunky necklaces, proving that bigger is indeed better in the world of celebrity jewellery.

Messi Magic Powers Argentina To World Cup Knockouts

Messi Magic Powers Argentina To World Cup Knockouts

Rediff.com23 Jun 2026

Argentina booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage on Monday as Lionel Messi recovered from an early penalty miss to score a record-breaking double in a 2-0 victory over Austria.

FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Ronaldo! Spain Knock Out Portugal Late

FIFA World Cup: Heartbreak for Ronaldo! Spain Knock Out Portugal Late

Rediff.com7 Jul 2026

Spain have knocked Portugal out of the World Cup after Mikel Merino's late goal sealed a dramatic 1-0 victory, ending Cristiano Ronaldo's final World Cup campaign.

Magic Mortal Messi Scripts Argentina's Miracle Rescue

Magic Mortal Messi Scripts Argentina's Miracle Rescue

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

Lionel Messi experienced an emotional rollercoaster in Argentina's World Cup last-16 tie against Egypt, missing a penalty but ultimately scoring a vital late equaliser to save his team's World Cup dream after being two goals down.

Indian National Killed In Moscow Region Drone Strike

Indian National Killed In Moscow Region Drone Strike

Rediff.com17 May 2026

An Indian worker was killed and three others were injured in a drone attack in the Moscow region, the Indian embassy in Russia said. The incident occurred amid escalating hostilities between Russia and Ukraine.

China's submarine missile test rattles Pacific; Australia, Japan protest

China's submarine missile test rattles Pacific; Australia, Japan protest

Rediff.com6 Jul 2026

China on Monday successfully test-fired a long-range strategic missile from one of its nuclear-powered submarines in the Pacific Ocean, drawing sharp reactions from Japan and Australia.

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Iran Bids Final Farewell to Khamenei

Rediff.com3 Jul 2026

Thousands of mourners and international delegates gathered as Iran paid its final respects to its late supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in an Israeli strike on February 28, in Tehran.

Nora Fatehi, Disha Patani Love To Bare Their...

Nora Fatehi, Disha Patani Love To Bare Their...

Rediff.com30 Jun 2026

Strapless outfits never really go out of style, but styling them well is what makes all the difference.

Sanya Malhotra, Nia Sharma Say Floral Dresses Are For...

Sanya Malhotra, Nia Sharma Say Floral Dresses Are For...

Rediff.com29 Jun 2026

Monsoon dressing doesn't have to be all about practical layers and gloomy colours. Floral dresses bring the perfect dose of freshness to rainy-day wardrobes, adding brightness, romance and a touch of sunshine even on the cloudiest afternoons.

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Charge At Hulencourt Women's Open

Diksha Dagar Leads Indian Charge At Hulencourt Women's Open

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Indian golfers Diksha Dagar, Aditi Ashok, Avani Prashanth, and Pranavi Urs have all successfully made the cut at the Hulencourt Women's Open in Belgium. Diksha Dagar is in a strong position, tied for third, while Aditi Ashok is also within the top 10.

52K Cr Proposals For Armed Forces Cleared With Focus On Air Defence

52K Cr Proposals For Armed Forces Cleared With Focus On Air Defence

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Clearances include next-gen air defence, anti-tank missiles, anti-drone systems, loitering munitions, and naval UAVs.

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnaandhaa ends rapid section as joint-leader

Grand Chess Tour: Praggnaandhaa ends rapid section as joint-leader

Rediff.com4 Jul 2026

Indian Grandmaster R Praggnanandhaa won three matches in a row on the final day to tie for the first place with Firouzja Alireza of France on 12 points as the rapid section of the Croatian leg of the Grand Chess Tour ended in Zagreb, Croatia on Friday.

Historic! Messi first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches

Historic! Messi first player to score in seven consecutive World Cup matches

Rediff.com28 Jun 2026

Lionel Messi has achieved a new World Cup milestone, becoming the first player to score in seven consecutive matches.

'Invalid, unauthorised by law': US court strikes down Trump's 10% global tariffs

'Invalid, unauthorised by law': US court strikes down Trump's 10% global tariffs

Rediff.com8 May 2026

These new tariffs were imposed by Trump on all countries, including India, on February 24 for 150 days following a Supreme Court verdict that struck down his earlier sweeping levies.

'Bridges, power plants': Trump warns of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

'Bridges, power plants': Trump warns of strikes on Iranian infrastructure

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

United States President Donald Trump warned Iran of potential strikes on its infrastructure, including bridges and electric power plants, saying the US military 'hasn't even started destroying what's left in Iran'.

Shiv Sena corporator, supporters assault doctors inside hospital, booked

Shiv Sena corporator, supporters assault doctors inside hospital, booked

Rediff.com8 Jul 2026

A Shiv Sena corporator, Ramesh Sukrya Mhatre, and five associates have been booked for allegedly assaulting two doctors at a civic-run hospital in Kalyan, Thane, after a family was advised to transfer a newborn due to lack of NICU space. The incident, captured on video, led to widespread outrage and threats of protests from the Indian Medical Association.

Rai And Bhatia Make Strong Start At PGA Tour's Final Signature Event

Rai And Bhatia Make Strong Start At PGA Tour's Final Signature Event

Rediff.com26 Jun 2026

Indian-origin golfers Aaron Rai and Akshay Bhatia have made an encouraging start at the Travelers Championship, a PGA Tour Signature Event. Rai fired a flawless five-under 65 to share eighth place, while Bhatia posted a four-under 66, placing him in a tie for 14th. Sahith Theegala, however, struggled with a four-over 74. Eric Cole leads the tournament with a seven-under 63.

FIFA World Cup: Harry Kane breaks Pele record, closes in on Ronaldo

FIFA World Cup: Harry Kane breaks Pele record, closes in on Ronaldo

Rediff.com2 Jul 2026

England captain Harry Kane continued his record-breaking run, scoring a match-winning brace against DR Congo in the FIFA World Cup. His goals not only secured England's progression but also saw him surpass football legends like Pele in World Cup goals and join Cristiano Ronaldo as only the second player with 20+ goals across both FIFA World Cup and Euro Championships. England now faces Mexico in the Round of 16.

Meta launches Muse Image AI: Why you should be worried

Meta launches Muse Image AI: Why you should be worried

Rediff.com9 Jul 2026

Meta's new Muse Image AI generator, which can create AI images from public Instagram accounts without explicit consent, has sparked significant privacy concerns and criticism over its 'opt-in-by-default' approach, raising fears of deepfakes and online impersonation.

Washington Sundar's undefined role in India's T20 side raises tough questions

Washington Sundar's undefined role in India's T20 side raises tough questions

Rediff.com27 Jun 2026

Despite backing from the team management, Washington Sundar's inconsistent usage with both bat and ball has raised questions over his undefined role, with Ravichandran Ashwin urging India to utilise him more clearly as a genuine all-rounder.

Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait power plant

Indian killed in Iranian strike on Kuwait power plant

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

An Indian worker was killed in an attack on a power and water desalination plant in Kuwait, according to Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy.

US can eliminate Iran's leadership 'with one shot', but wants talks: Trump

US can eliminate Iran's leadership 'with one shot', but wants talks: Trump

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Washington has the capability to liquidate the surviving Iranian leadership with "one shot" if it desired, pointing to the congregation of top Iranian officials attending the week-long state funeral for the late Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who lost his life in joint US-Israeli air strikes on February 28.

Islamabad likely to host next round of US-Iran technical talks on July 11

Islamabad likely to host next round of US-Iran technical talks on July 11

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

Pakistan capital Islamabad is emerging as the leading venue for the next round of technical negotiations between the US and Iran, a media report said Sunday.

Delhi Gymkhana members challenges Centre's eviction notice in HC

Delhi Gymkhana members challenges Centre's eviction notice in HC

Rediff.com5 Jul 2026

The Centre had previously informed the high court it would not take forceful possession of the land by June 5, stating it would follow due legal procedure.

France boss Deschamps becomes most successful World Cup coach ever

France boss Deschamps becomes most successful World Cup coach ever

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

France head coach Didier Deschamps made World Cup history by becoming the most successful manager in terms of victories after France's dominant 3-0 win over Sweden, with Kylian Mbapp starring once again to send Les Bleus into the Round of 16.

Over 10 dead as monsoon batters several states; Uttarakhand on alert

Over 10 dead as monsoon batters several states; Uttarakhand on alert

Rediff.com10 Jul 2026

Torrential monsoon rains unleashed widespread destruction across several parts of the country on Thursday, inundating roads, uprooting trees, damaging property and disrupting normal life as authorities scrambled to restore normalcy.

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

US warns India against violating Hormuz blockade

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

The US has warned India that any violation of its naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and illicit transport of Iranian oil will not be tolerated, a statement made amidst a diplomatic row over the deaths of Indian seafarers in US attacks on commercial vessels off the coast of Oman.

Lightning Risk Delays Crucial World Cup Knockout Match

Lightning Risk Delays Crucial World Cup Knockout Match

Rediff.com1 Jul 2026

The World Cup round-of-32 match between Mexico and Ecuador was delayed by one hour due to adverse weather conditions, including lightning risk, near Estadio Azteca. Both teams are vying for their first knockout stage victory, with Mexico entering after a flawless group stage and Ecuador having a more challenging path.

'Baseless': Iran dismisses Trump's claim on attacking Indian ships

'Baseless': Iran dismisses Trump's claim on attacking Indian ships

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

Iran has dismissed US President Donald Trump's assertion that Iran was responsible for a drone attack on Indian ships in the Strait of Hormuz as 'simply baseless'. The Iranian embassy stated that Trump's comments were an attempt to deflect attention from recent US military strikes on merchant vessels in the Gulf of Oman, which resulted in the deaths of three Indian mariners.

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Make India Debut in First T20I Vs Ireland?

Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Make India Debut in First T20I Vs Ireland?

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Vaobhav Sooryavanshi, 15, stands a chance to become India's youngest international cricketer, potentially breaking Sachin Tendulkar's record.

Diana Edulji On India's Tough Road To T20 World Cup Semifinals

Diana Edulji On India's Tough Road To T20 World Cup Semifinals

Rediff.com25 Jun 2026

Former India captain Diana Edulji believes the Indian women's cricket team faces a significant challenge to qualify for the Women's T20 World Cup semifinals after their recent loss to South Africa. She highlighted the team's need to win their remaining matches against Bangladesh and Australia and discussed the team's T20 playing style.

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu has 'no choice' but to accept Iran deal

'I call the shots': Trump says Netanyahu has 'no choice' but to accept Iran deal

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

"We're very close. I would say an agreement would be signed on Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday of this coming week. And now this takes place," Trump told Fox News.