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Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

Cabinet approves Union Budget 2026-27

Rediff.com   15 hours ago

The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday approved the Union Budget 2026-27.

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Shweta Tripathi Goes To The Maldives

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

'Baby Battatu in the deep blue sea.'

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan

15 Pakistani soldiers, 92 militants killed in Balochistan

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Violence has surged in Balochistan in recent years, with the number of fatalities in the province rising from 787 to 956 last year.

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

Gold, silver futures plummet 9% to hit lower circuit

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Gold and silver prices plunged up to 9 per cent in futures trade on Sunday, hitting their lower circuit levels ahead of the Union Budget for 2026-27, as investors extended profit booking after the recent record-breaking rally.

Will Kishan's Century Push Samson Out Of T20 World Cup XI?

Will Kishan's Century Push Samson Out Of T20 World Cup XI?

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

In the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, Ishan Kishan produced an innings that may well have changed the course of his career.

Shimron Hetmyer fires as West Indies down South Africa in 10-over shootout

Shimron Hetmyer fires as West Indies down South Africa in 10-over shootout

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Shimron Hetmyer smashed an unbeaten 48 in 22 balls to help West Indies to a six-run victory over hosts South Africa in a T20 International reduced to 10 overs per side.

Budget 2026: Key numbers to be watched

Budget 2026: Key numbers to be watched

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Here are the key numbers to watch out for in the Union Budget for 2025-26:

How stock markets will fare on this Budget Day

How stock markets will fare on this Budget Day

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Bharat Electronics, Power Grid, NTPC and HDFC Bank were among the other major gainers. However, Infosys, Tata Steel, Eternal and Tech Mahindra were among the laggards.

English Premier League: Chelsea snatch comeback win; Arsenal, Liverpool cruise

English Premier League: Chelsea snatch comeback win; Arsenal, Liverpool cruise

Rediff.com   16 hours ago

Chelsea battled from two goals down to beat West Ham 3-2 in the Premier League on Saturday with a stoppage-time Enzo Fernandez winner.

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Tejaswin Shankar stuns Olympic medallist Shelby; wins high jump title in Kansas

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

Tejaswin Shankar pulled off a big upset, outclassing Olympic silver medalist Shelby McEwen to win the men's high jump title at the DeLoss Dodds Invitational 2026 athletics meet.

India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran: Trump

India will buy oil from Venezuela, not Iran: Trump

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

The Indian government has not yet responded to Trump's comments yet.

Budget Day Sari: 8 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

Budget Day Sari: 8 Times Nirmala Sitharaman Wowed Us!

Rediff.com   17 hours ago

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is well-known for donning saris that speak as powerfully as her budget speech. Each Budget Day, she selects a drape that pays tribute to India's amazing textile heritage and the mastery of its artisans.

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Budget 2026: What will Nirmala Sitharaman do?

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman's biggest challenge will be to find a new growth driver, particularly against the backdrop of a global economy ravaged by heightened uncertainty and fragmentation, financial markets on a precipice, and global commodity prices on a continued uptrend.

We'd decided three games for Sanju and two for Ishan to keep: Suryakumar

We'd decided three games for Sanju and two for Ishan to keep: Suryakumar

Rediff.com   1 days ago

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav did not read too much into Ishan Kishan keeping the wickets ahead of Sanju Samson in the fifth T20I against New Zealand in Thiruvananthapuram, saying the stumper's duties were always supposed to be shared in this series.

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

The Sky wasn't blue: Surya's cheeky reply steals show

Rediff.com   1 days ago

It has been a year since I have been dreaming of this time: Surya on Player of Series show

8 Types Of Halwas You'll Love

8 Types Of Halwas You'll Love

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Halwa, a timeless Indian sweet that came to us from the Silk Route, is cherished for its richness.

EPL: Arsenal end slump with dominant win

EPL: Arsenal end slump with dominant win

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Premier League leaders Arsenal ended their mini-slump with an emphatic 4-0 victory at Leeds United on Saturday to move seven points clear despite Bukayo Saka being ruled out through injury just before kickoff.

Winter Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Winter Recipe: Roasted Root Vegetable Soup

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Nothing uplifts a winter evening like soup.

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

11 World Leaders And Their Pets

Rediff.com   1 days ago

Animal companions are often excellent publicity vehicles for politicians and leaders.

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

NSE one step closer to IPO filing as Sebi grants NOC

Rediff.com   1 days ago

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has granted a no-objection certificate (NOC) to the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), paving the way for the country's biggest exchange - currently valued at 5 trillion in the unlisted market - to file draft documents for its long-awaited initial public offering (IPO).