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Symbiotec Pharmalab shares recover after muted market debut

Symbiotec Pharmalab shares recover after muted market debut

Rediff.com   10 minutes ago

Shares of Symbiotec Pharmalab Ltd, a pharma and biotech company, made a muted market debut, listing nearly 1 per cent lower on the BSE against its issue price of Rs 988, but later recovered to trade higher.

Women's T20I rankings: Nandni climbs 38 places; Athapaththu reaches new highs

Women's T20I rankings: Nandni climbs 38 places; Athapaththu reaches new highs

Rediff.com   10 minutes ago

Nandni Sharma surged 38 places after her three-wicket haul against Thailand, while Chamari Athapaththu reached career-best ratings in batting, bowling and all-round performance.

SC quashes NEET stir FIRs; gives police nod to fresh cases against around 3K

SC quashes NEET stir FIRs; gives police nod to fresh cases against around 3K

Rediff.com   10 minutes ago

The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) has cancelled its planned September 5 protest after the Centre assured the Supreme Court of closing FIRs against NEET paper leak protesters and providing compensation to families of students who died. Solicitor General Tushar Mehta sought three months to finalise compensation modalities.

WATCH: Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, Guddu Pandit Dance!

WATCH: Mirzapur's Kaleen Bhaiyya, Munna Tripathi, Guddu Pandit Dance!

Rediff.com   15 minutes ago

From streaming screens to cinema halls, the Mirzapur franchise is clearly aiming for scale! And judging by the mood at the music launch, the audience is ready to make the journey with them.

Sooryavanshi, Kishan power East Zone into Duleep Trophy final

Sooryavanshi, Kishan power East Zone into Duleep Trophy final

Rediff.com   15 minutes ago

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made 40 before captain Ishan Kishan stroke a fluent knock of 39 not out to help East Zone down Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy semi-final match.

Triple whammy for Mumbaikars: Milk, CNG, taxi-auto fares rise

Triple whammy for Mumbaikars: Milk, CNG, taxi-auto fares rise

Rediff.com   21 minutes ago

Mumbaikars are set to face a significant financial burden as the prices of milk, CNG, and taxi-rickshaw fares have all seen a substantial increase from September 1, 2026, impacting household budgets ahead of the crucial festive season.

Selection panel to submit names for first CEO of Ayodhya Ram Temple

Selection panel to submit names for first CEO of Ayodhya Ram Temple

Rediff.com   33 minutes ago

The Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is set to appoint the first Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for the Ram temple in Ayodhya. A selection committee is expected to submit three shortlisted names on Wednesday, following an extensive search process that reviewed approximately 5,500 applications. This move comes after the Trust acknowledged that donation theft had harmed its image, aiming to ensure superior management and restore devotee faith.

CSIR Study Develops Advanced Model For Delhi's Environmental Noise Mapping

CSIR Study Develops Advanced Model For Delhi's Environmental Noise Mapping

Rediff.com   40 minutes ago

A new study by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has developed an integrated land-use regression (iLUR) model to map environmental noise across Delhi. This innovative approach combines geographical and real-time traffic data, including vehicle counts, speeds, and honking, to provide a more accurate and cost-effective understanding of noise distribution in the city's complex urban landscape. The model aims to help authorities plan targeted measures for noise control.

SC seeks Centre's view on using totalisers to count EVM votes

SC seeks Centre's view on using totalisers to count EVM votes

Rediff.com   42 minutes ago

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre regarding the introduction of totalisers for counting votes recorded in Electronic Voting Machines (EVMs). The court wants to understand any impediments and potential negative impacts of this mechanism, which aims to protect voter privacy and prevent post-poll violence by counting votes from multiple booths together.

IndiGo's Goa-Delhi flight suffers mid-air engine failure

IndiGo's Goa-Delhi flight suffers mid-air engine failure

Rediff.com   47 minutes ago

An IndiGo flight carrying 229 passengers from Goa to Delhi was forced to make an emergency landing back at Manohar International Airport after one of its engines failed mid-air. The aircraft landed safely, and alternative arrangements were made for the passengers.

Weapons stolen fro Army facility in Secunderabad, probe launched

Weapons stolen fro Army facility in Secunderabad, probe launched

Rediff.com   49 minutes ago

Assault rifles, pistols, magazines, and ammunition have been stolen from an Army facility in Secunderabad. Police have registered a case following a complaint from the Madras Regiment, and Army authorities have launched an internal inquiry into the significant theft of service weapons.

Mamata Banerjee's niece found hanging at her residence

Mamata Banerjee's niece found hanging at her residence

Rediff.com   52 minutes ago

Bristi Mukherjee, niece of TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee, was found hanging at her residence in Birbhum, West Bengal. Police are investigating the death, which family members attribute to depression and job loss following a Supreme Court order.

Vinesh Phogat Challenges Wrestling Federation Of India's Disciplinary Action

Vinesh Phogat Challenges Wrestling Federation Of India's Disciplinary Action

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Olympian Vinesh Phogat has moved the Delhi High Court challenging two show-cause notices issued by the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) and subsequent disciplinary proceedings.

Tata Elxsi To Power Sarla Aviation's Innovative Shunya Air Taxi

Tata Elxsi To Power Sarla Aviation's Innovative Shunya Air Taxi

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Tata Elxsi has partnered with Sarla Aviation to develop the Shunya air taxi platform. Tata Elxsi will provide engineering support for avionics, software integration, and certification, while Sarla Aviation will lead the design and type certification of the electric vertical take-off and landing (VTOL) aircraft.

ONGC to spend Rs 1 trillion on deepwater oil exploration

ONGC to spend Rs 1 trillion on deepwater oil exploration

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

State-run ONGC plans a massive Rs 1 trillion investment in deepwater exploration over the next five years, aiming to drill 87 wells to counter declining domestic crude oil and natural gas production. The company is also establishing a trading firm and its overseas arm, OVL, is pursuing operatorship of assets in Venezuela.

Misbah-ul-Haq Steps Down From Pakistan Selection Committee Amidst Major Squad Changes

Misbah-ul-Haq Steps Down From Pakistan Selection Committee Amidst Major Squad Changes

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has resigned from the men's national selection committee and as a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy.

Pakistan court returns Hindu girl to family after forced marriage, conversion to Islam

Pakistan court returns Hindu girl to family after forced marriage, conversion to Islam

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

A Pakistani court has ordered the return of 21-year-old Hindu girl Shirimati Reeta to her parents after she was allegedly lured, pressured to convert to Islam, and marry a Muslim man. Reeta, who had gone missing from Sindh, was recovered by police in Punjab and stated in court her desire to return home, highlighting the ongoing issue of forced conversions among minority girls in Pakistan.

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Aneet Padda Plays Sexual Assault Survivor In Hunkkaar: The Roar

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Aneet Padda's post-Saiyaara follow-up Hunkkaar: The Roar promises a dark, provocative thriller about a young survivor taking on a godman accused of sexual abuse.

Nepal floods: Wife said 'don't jump'; husband did and survived

Nepal floods: Wife said 'don't jump'; husband did and survived

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

Survivors of the recent devastating floods in Nepal share their harrowing experiences of escaping the raging waters, losing loved ones, and witnessing widespread destruction, as thousands remain missing and families struggle to rebuild their lives.

August Sees Record IPO Activity Despite Benchmark Index Declines

August Sees Record IPO Activity Despite Benchmark Index Declines

Rediff.com   1 hour ago

August 2026 witnessed a significant surge in India's primary market, with 21 mainboard initial public offerings (IPOs) raising approximately 21,000 crore, marking the highest monthly deal count of the year, even as benchmark indices experienced declines.