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US, Iran forces clash near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

US, Iran forces clash near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

Rediff.com28 May 2026

Iranian media reported an exchange of fire between Iranian and US forces near the Strait of Hormuz, amidst a shaky ceasefire between the two countries.

US Vice Prez Vance rejects claims of $24 bn sweetener for Iran deal

US Vice Prez Vance rejects claims of $24 bn sweetener for Iran deal

Rediff.com13 Jun 2026

US Vice President JD Vance on Friday dismissed reports suggesting that Iran would receive financial incentives merely for signing the peace deal between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the hostilities in West Asia, calling such claims "fake information".

Hormuz Reopening to Ease India's Oil Supply Risks, Lower Prices

Hormuz Reopening to Ease India's Oil Supply Risks, Lower Prices

Rediff.com15 Jun 2026

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following a ceasefire agreement between the US and Iran, is expected to significantly ease India's crude oil supply risks, lower freight costs, and reduce inflationary pressures, as global oil prices have already dropped.

Coordination with us must to pass Hormuz: Iran FM in Delhi

Coordination with us must to pass Hormuz: Iran FM in Delhi

Rediff.com14 May 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi stated that the Strait of Hormuz remains open to all commercial vessels, requiring ships to coordinate with Iranian naval forces due to regional tensions and a US blockade.

The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers

The perfect pitch is the goal for World Cup grass growers

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

From Mexico to Canada, across 16 stadiums in wildly different climates, the continental tournament is putting turf science to its ultimate test. The goal: creating living surfaces that can withstand kicks, studs, tackles and scorching summer heat.

Rajesh Exports' chief distances firm from LIC's investments

Rajesh Exports' chief distances firm from LIC's investments

Rediff.com8 Jun 2026

Rajesh Mehta, Chairman of Rajesh Exports, has distanced his firm from LIC's investment decisions, stating, "We don't even know where LIC's office is. We have no contact, no connection. This decision of buying shares through the secondary market is their own decision in a prudent commercial manner."

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Suresh Triveni: 'Actors Like Anil Kapoor, Madhuri Dixit Are Hungry'

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

'I've asked them so many times that after going through gruelling shoot sessions for 30-40 years, what keeps your passion alive? I think it's the discipline to show up.'

Bombay High Court Quashes Pilot's License Suspension, Cites Natural Justice Violation

Bombay High Court Quashes Pilot's License Suspension, Cites Natural Justice Violation

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

The Bombay High Court has set aside a 2011 Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) order that suspended a 61-year-old pilot's Airline Transport Pilot License (ATPL). The court ruled the suspension "illegal and unsustainable" because the DGCA failed to provide the pilot with a show-cause notice or a hearing, violating principles of natural justice. The pilot's ATPL has been restored, though the DGCA is permitted to conduct a fresh inquiry following due process.

US Navy attacked 3 merchant ships, India lodges strong protest

US Navy attacked 3 merchant ships, India lodges strong protest

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

India has strongly protested to the United States after three merchant ships with Indian crew members were attacked by the American military off the coast of Oman, resulting in the deaths of three Indian nationals.

Paresh Maity Turns Noida Airport Into An Art Landmark

Paresh Maity Turns Noida Airport Into An Art Landmark

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Beneath the high-technology systems and modern infrastructure, Noida international airport is attempting to tell a quieter story -- one rooted in the cultural and spiritual landscape of Uttar Pradesh.

Bank Of Baroda Employee Arrested For Stealing From RBI Currency Chest

Bank Of Baroda Employee Arrested For Stealing From RBI Currency Chest

Rediff.com24 May 2026

A Bank of Baroda employee in Ahmedabad has been arrested for allegedly stealing Rs 8.7 crore from an RBI currency chest and laundering the money into properties and cryptocurrency.

Soaring LPG Costs May Force Restaurant To Hike Prices

Soaring LPG Costs May Force Restaurant To Hike Prices

Rediff.com13 May 2026

'If 5% of the total revenue was spent on LPG (pre-war), it is now expected to double. The overall food cost in restaurants is expected to rise by 4-6%.'

SC orders eviction plan for 118 govt servants encroaching on TN's Agasthyamalai

SC orders eviction plan for 118 govt servants encroaching on TN's Agasthyamalai

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Supreme Court has directed the preparation and implementation of a time-bound eviction plan to address encroachments within the protected areas of the Agasthyamalai ecological landscape in Tamil Nadu, also ordering action against government servants involved.

Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier Vs Real Aircraft Carrier

Unsinkable Aircraft Carrier Vs Real Aircraft Carrier

Rediff.com19 Jun 2026

While the Andaman and Nicobar islands serve as a vital, stationary asset for projecting power in the Indian Ocean, referring to them as an unsinkable aircraft carrier ignores key military and geopolitical limitations, explains Commodore Venugopal Menon (retd).

Delhi CM Orders Redevelopment Plan For Burari DTO

Delhi CM Orders Redevelopment Plan For Burari DTO

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has ordered officials to prepare a redevelopment plan for the Burari district transport office (DTO) following complaints about inadequate facilities.

Manipur Truckers Suspend Supplies After Driver Killed

Manipur Truckers Suspend Supplies After Driver Killed

Rediff.com30 May 2026

Truck drivers in Manipur's Imphal West district are protesting and have suspended the transport of goods following the killing of a commercial vehicle driver. The protest is taking place at Keithelmanbi, with truckers demanding improved security measures along National Highway 37.

Tim David's Cigar Celebration Goes Viral

Tim David's Cigar Celebration Goes Viral

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

As Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrated their IPL 2026 title victory at the Narendra Modi stadium, a video of Australian all-rounder Tim David smoking a cigar on the field quickly grabbed attention on social media.

From Queen to Manikarnika: Revisiting Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Performances

From Queen to Manikarnika: Revisiting Kangana Ranaut's Top 10 Performances

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

Explore Kangana Ranaut's remarkable cinematic journey from her impactful debut in Gangster to her career-defining role in Queen.

How Ghaziabad Police Are Cracking Down On Crime In Khoda

How Ghaziabad Police Are Cracking Down On Crime In Khoda

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Ghaziabad Police have intensified 'Operation Clean Sweep' in the Khoda area, conducting extensive verification drives, flag marches, and search operations to enhance law and order and curb criminal activities. The initiative, which includes identifying suspicious individuals and scrutinising history-sheeters, was prompted by the recent murder of a 17-year-old student, Surya Pratap Chauhan, and aims to improve public safety and communal harmony.

30-member SIT to probe attack on ED officials in Kerala

30-member SIT to probe attack on ED officials in Kerala

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Kerala Police have formed a 30-member SIT to investigate the attack on Enforcement Directorate officials during a search operation at the residence of former Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan.

Grand Venice Mall Owner Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Grand Venice Mall Owner Arrested In Money Laundering Case

Rediff.com30 May 2026

The Enforcement Directorate has arrested the promoter of a Noida-based realty company in a money laundering case linked to alleged duping of home buyers.

Ghaziabad Madrassas Sealed After Teen Murder Case

Ghaziabad Madrassas Sealed After Teen Murder Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

Authorities in Ghaziabad intensified verification drives and sealed three unrecognised madrassas in the Khoda area following the murder of a 17-year-old boy. The incident has led to heightened security measures and political reactions.

HC upholds 'right to be forgotten', orders de-indexing of acquittal records

HC upholds 'right to be forgotten', orders de-indexing of acquittal records

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

The Delhi High Court has recognised an individual's 'right to be forgotten', ruling that search engines cannot perpetually display judicial records in name-based searches for private cases or those ending in acquittal.

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Two Arrested In Goa

Interstate Cyber Fraud Racket Busted; Two Arrested In Goa

Rediff.com22 May 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two men from Goa, claiming to have busted an interstate cyber-fraud-and-cash-conversion racket. Transactions worth nearly Rs 40 lakh routed through the network have been uncovered.

Why FPIs pulled out Rs 43,000 cr in first week of June

Why FPIs pulled out Rs 43,000 cr in first week of June

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have withdrawn nearly Rs 43,000 crore from Indian equities in the first week of June, contributing to a total outflow of Rs 2.67 lakh crore in 2026, driven by a global shift towards technology and AI-linked opportunities and persistent rupee depreciation.

'How Much Money A Film Has Made, How Much Money It Has Not Made'

'How Much Money A Film Has Made, How Much Money It Has Not Made'

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

'There is a relationship between the audience and the film, and money should not come in between them.'

IIP basket gets a refresh: Rare earths in, kerosene out

IIP basket gets a refresh: Rare earths in, kerosene out

Rediff.com26 May 2026

The new Index of Industrial Production (IIP) series, which shifts the base year from 2011-12 to 2022-23 and is scheduled for release on June 1, will, for the first time, track rare earths and minor minerals, piped natural gas (PNG), and water supply, sewerage and waste management.

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

The business behind the three-minute water breaks during FIFA World Cup 2026

Rediff.com10 Jun 2026

With hot weather due and memories fresh of the scorching 2025 Club World Cup, FIFA has for the first time mandated three-minute hydration breaks in each half for all 104 matches of the World Cup starting this week in the U.S., Mexico and Canada.

Delhi Police Crack Jewellery Heist, Arrest Six

Delhi Police Crack Jewellery Heist, Arrest Six

Rediff.com1 Jun 2026

Delhi Police have arrested three thieves and three receivers of stolen property in connection with a jewellery shop burglary in Kotla Mubarakpur. Stolen gold, silver jewellery, cash, and other valuables worth over Rs 10 lakh have been recovered.

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Earth Infra Promoters Arrested In Rs 2,004 Crore Fraud Case

Rediff.com2 Jun 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has arrested four promoters of Earth Infrastructures Ltd in connection with a money laundering probe into an alleged Rs 2,004-crore homebuyer fraud that affected more than 19,000 buyers and investors.

Air India suspends several international flights amid high fuel prices

Air India suspends several international flights amid high fuel prices

Rediff.com13 May 2026

Air India has announced a reduction in international flights and temporary suspension of services on six routes, including Delhi-Chicago, due to airspace restrictions and high jet fuel prices.

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

'Great cricket fan': Lalit Modi on PM Modi's vision

Rediff.com4 Jun 2026

Former Indian Premier League chairman and cricket administrator Lalit Modi described Prime Minister Narendra Modi as a 'great cricket fan' and said his interactions with the Prime Minister were largely centred around the development of cricket infrastructure in Ahmedabad.

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

Viable Commercial Framework Sought To End ISL Crisis

Rediff.com19 Nov 2025

SC-appointed Justice Rao recommends striking balance between AIFF autonomy and bidders' interests

Better execution can push up HAL stock to higher altitude

Better execution can push up HAL stock to higher altitude

Rediff.com27 May 2026

Despite a disappointing Q4 FY26 performance, many analysts remain bullish on Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) due to its substantial order book and pipeline. However, persistent supply chain issues, particularly for jet engines, and execution challenges are key factors that could impact its future stock performance and revenue growth.

Tension escalates as US shoots down two Iranian attack drones in Hormuz

Tension escalates as US shoots down two Iranian attack drones in Hormuz

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

The United States military has intercepted and destroyed two Iranian attack drones that posed an immediate hazard to commercial shipping lanes in the Strait of Hormuz, according to an official statement by the US Central Command late Saturday.

The Many Self Contradictions Of San Francisco

The Many Self Contradictions Of San Francisco

Rediff.com11 Jun 2026

San Francisco is a coastal megacity yet at times it can feel like a foggy hill station full of picturesque views, recalls Dinesh Raheja after visiting one of America's prettiest cities.

IIT Guwahati Develops Innovative Semiconductor Platform

IIT Guwahati Develops Innovative Semiconductor Platform

Rediff.com3 Jun 2026

'Our research demonstrates the potential of perovskite-based semiconductor technologies for next-generation solar cells and memory devices.'

Airtel Defends Its Priority Postpaid Plans

Airtel Defends Its Priority Postpaid Plans

Rediff.com6 Jun 2026

Airtel, which upgraded all postpaid customers to priority plans, argued that the service did not throttle or degrade the experience for its prepaid customers, forming the majority of its 368 million customers in the country.

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Make Iran pay: US weighs using frozen assets for Gulf reconstruction

Rediff.com7 Jun 2026

A source familiar with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's thinking revealed on Saturday that the department "intends to utilise all available authorities to make Iranian assets accessible for rebuilding and repair efforts related to any future damage inflicted by Iran."

Why Rupee's Pain Is Self-Inflicted

Why Rupee's Pain Is Self-Inflicted

Rediff.com9 Jun 2026

Why would a country that requires close to $90 billion in net foreign capital annually to create jobs, build productive capacity, and sustain rapid growth permit $30 billion of capital to flow abroad, thereby contributing to pressure on the rupee? asks Debashis Basu.