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Silver lining to India's ageing truck fleet

Silver lining to India's ageing truck fleet

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

India's rapidly ageing truck fleet, with 42% of vehicles over 12 years old, is set to trigger a replacement-driven growth of 3-5% annually over the next five years.

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Vimal Kumar Appeals to BWF to Preserve Current Badminton Scoring System

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

Former India coach Vimal Kumar urges the Badminton World Federation (BWF) to maintain the current 21-point scoring system, arguing it represents the true essence of badminton. He highlights the sport's global appeal and the disruption caused by frequent changes.

Iran imposes strict navigation rules in Strait of Hormuz

Iran imposes strict navigation rules in Strait of Hormuz

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

Amid ongoing tensions with the US, Iran's IRGC Navy has issued new directives restricting maritime movement through the Strait of Hormuz, allowing only civilian vessels on Iranian-designated routes and barring all military ships.

Arca Global Aviation to Expand Fleet for Enhanced Pilot Training Program

Arca Global Aviation to Expand Fleet for Enhanced Pilot Training Program

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

Arca Global Aviation Pvt Ltd (AGAPL) has announced a phased fleet expansion plan, aiming to increase its training aircraft to 10 within 15 months and 25 by 2029, to enhance its pilot training capabilities and meet international aviation standards.

Oil price crash as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing 'war-risk' premium

Oil price crash as Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, easing 'war-risk' premium

Rediff.com17 Apr 2026

Global energy markets saw a significant correction as oil prices nosedived following Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz has been fully reopened, dismantling the 'war-risk' premium that had gripped the market.

Mizoram Police Net Rs 7 Crore Worth of Drugs, Several Arrests Made

Mizoram Police Net Rs 7 Crore Worth of Drugs, Several Arrests Made

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Mizoram police have seized heroin and methamphetamine worth over Rs 7 crore in anti-narcotics operations across two districts, resulting in multiple arrests including foreign nationals.

Rousey hails Carano bout as 'biggest fight in MMA history'

Rousey hails Carano bout as 'biggest fight in MMA history'

Rediff.com16 Apr 2026

Ronda Rousey calls her comeback fight against Gina Carano the biggest in MMA history, dismissing critics and promising a landmark moment for the sport.

LA Knight Riders stadium to host Olympic cricket

LA Knight Riders stadium to host Olympic cricket

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta hailed the ground breaking of the cricket venue for the 2028 Olympics as a historic moment, fulfilling a long-awaited promise to bring the sport to the global stage.

Mrunal Thakur On Being Compared To Madhubala...

Mrunal Thakur On Being Compared To Madhubala...

Rediff.com20 Apr 2026

'I've had my share of ups and downs, especially early on, but each experience has helped me learn and grow.'

No cash, crypto payments to Iran for Hormuz passage: India

No cash, crypto payments to Iran for Hormuz passage: India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

India has denied making any payments to Iran to secure safe passage for its vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, following reports that Indian vessels were fired upon in the region.

Tesla drives in YL, its 2nd model in India, plans to bring humanoid robot Optimus to India

Tesla drives in YL, its 2nd model in India, plans to bring humanoid robot Optimus to India

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

Tesla has launched its second model in India, the three-row six-seater SUV Model YL, priced at Rs 61.99 lakh, while also announcing plans to expand its service and body shop network across major Indian cities. The company is also considering bringing its humanoid robot Optimus and vertically integrated energy solutions business to India at an appropriate time.

RBI To Enhance Security For Prepaid Payment Instruments

RBI To Enhance Security For Prepaid Payment Instruments

Rediff.com22 Apr 2026

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed several measures to develop a more conducive framework for the long-term growth of Prepaid Payment Instruments (PPIs), including enhanced transaction security and clearer rules on refunds and grievance redressal.

Cricket Venue Breaks Ground For 2028 Olympics Return

Cricket Venue Breaks Ground For 2028 Olympics Return

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

The ICC CEO Sanjog Gupta marked the ground breaking of the cricket venue for the 2028 Olympics as a historic moment, fulfilling a 128-year promise to bring cricket back to the global stage. The venue, also home to the Los Angeles Knight Riders, signifies cricket's growing global appeal and its integration into the Olympic movement.

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Enforcement Directorate Investigates Ashok Kharat for Money Laundering

Rediff.com13 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) conducted raids across multiple cities in Maharashtra as part of a money laundering investigation against self-styled godman Ashok Kharat and his associates.

Delhi Man Nabbed for Using Fake Permit to Evade Traffic Restrictions

Delhi Man Nabbed for Using Fake Permit to Evade Traffic Restrictions

Rediff.com7 Apr 2026

A man was arrested in east Delhi for allegedly using a forged no-entry permit to evade traffic restrictions. The Delhi Traffic Police's Eastern Range team apprehended the driver and seized his vehicle during an enforcement drive.

Indian tanker clears Hormuz; New Delhi raises concerns with Iran post attacks

Indian tanker clears Hormuz; New Delhi raises concerns with Iran post attacks

Rediff.com19 Apr 2026

India has raised concerns with Iran over the safety of merchant shipping after two vessels were fired upon in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting them to turn back.

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Fuel curbs brew concern over Darjeeling first flush

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Tea planters in Darjeeling have raised that a shortage of commercial LPG, triggered by the ongoing conflict in West Asia, could hit tea processing during the first flush, the delicate early-season harvest that commands the highest premiums and often sets the tone for the year.

Adelaide Oval Eyes Historic IPL Match

Adelaide Oval Eyes Historic IPL Match

Rediff.com14 Apr 2026

Adelaide Oval is exploring the possibility of hosting a regular-season Indian Premier League match as early as March next year.

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

J&K Police Dismantle Interstate Drug Network, Arrest Key Kingpin

Rediff.com15 Apr 2026

The Jammu and Kashmir Police have dismantled a major narcotics network with interstate and cross-border links, arresting the most-wanted drug kingpin Gulzar Ahmad alias Lau Gujjar and several associates.

Must-Learn Leadership Lessons From HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri

Must-Learn Leadership Lessons From HDFC Bank's Aditya Puri

Rediff.com30 Apr 2026

Aditya Puri is one of the cleanest examples we have, in Indian corporate history, of a leader who understood early that the measure of his work was not what happened while he was in the chair. It was what would keep happening when he was no longer there, says Suresh M K.

Gautam Gambhir moves HC against deepfakes, identity misuse

Gautam Gambhir moves HC against deepfakes, identity misuse

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Gautam Gambhir moves Delhi High Court against AI deepfakes and identity misuse, seeking takedown orders and Rs 2.5 crore damages.

NCW Addresses Obscene Video Circulation In Amravati

NCW Addresses Obscene Video Circulation In Amravati

Rediff.com18 Apr 2026

The National Commission for Women (NCW) has voiced its concern over the circulation of obscene videos of young girls in Amravati, Maharashtra, and has directed authorities to remove the content from online platforms. The NCW is closely monitoring the case and has asked for regular progress reports.

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Delhi court convicts man in heroin case, citing complete chain of evidence

Rediff.com17 Mar 2026

A Delhi court has convicted a man in a narcotics case involving the recovery of a commercial quantity of heroin, stating that the prosecution proved the chain of evidence and recovery beyond reasonable doubt.

Indore Authorities Crack Down on Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Indore Authorities Crack Down on Illegal LPG Refilling Operation

Rediff.com18 Mar 2026

Indore authorities have filed a criminal case against the operator of an illegal LPG warehouse after discovering 66 cylinders and refilling equipment.

ED Cracks Down on Real Estate Firm Earth Infrastructures Ltd. for Homebuyer Fraud

ED Cracks Down on Real Estate Firm Earth Infrastructures Ltd. for Homebuyer Fraud

Rediff.com11 Apr 2026

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized significant assets from Earth Infrastructures Ltd., a Delhi-based real estate company, following accusations of defrauding homebuyers. The company is currently undergoing insolvency proceedings.

Uttarakhand: 20 lakh LPG cylinders needed for Char Dham Yatra

Uttarakhand: 20 lakh LPG cylinders needed for Char Dham Yatra

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Around 2 million commercial and domestic LPG cylinders will be required to meet demand from hotels, restaurants, and roadside eateries during the upcoming Char Dham Yatra 2026, according to Prajapati Nautiyal, Officer on Special Duty (OSD) for the Char Dham Yatra Administration Organisation.

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Growing Ganja on Farm

Maharashtra Woman Arrested for Growing Ganja on Farm

Rediff.com19 Mar 2026

Police in Beed, Maharashtra, seized nearly 22 kilograms of ganja from a farm and arrested a woman, Ashabai Shingare, in connection with the illegal cultivation.

Raid in Nanded Exposes Black Market LPG Operation

Raid in Nanded Exposes Black Market LPG Operation

Rediff.com16 Mar 2026

The District Supply Department in Nanded conducted a raid on a residence, uncovering an illegal stockpile of LPG cylinders and initiating legal action against the individual involved.

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Delhi Police Busts Illegal LPG Racket, Seizes Hundreds of Cylinders

Rediff.com25 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have dismantled two illegal LPG hoarding and refilling operations in separate raids across the city, seizing a total of 248 cylinders and apprehending five individuals involved in the illicit activities.

PM Modi to Launch Semiconductor Plant, Development Projects in Gujarat

PM Modi to Launch Semiconductor Plant, Development Projects in Gujarat

Rediff.com30 Mar 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to inaugurate a semiconductor plant in Sanand, Gujarat, and launch multiple development projects worth over Rs 20,000 crore, marking a significant boost to India's semiconductor industry and infrastructure.

India commissions nuclear submarine INS Aridaman, indigenous stealth frigate INS Taragiri

India commissions nuclear submarine INS Aridaman, indigenous stealth frigate INS Taragiri

Rediff.com3 Apr 2026

India has commissioned its new indigenously-built nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine INS Aridaman into service, further strengthening the naval component of its nuclear triad. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh also highlighted the Indian Navy's role in securing maritime trade routes.

Tata Power Teams Up with Databricks to Develop AI-Driven Energy Solutions

Tata Power Teams Up with Databricks to Develop AI-Driven Energy Solutions

Rediff.com9 Apr 2026

Tata Power has announced a collaboration with Databricks to develop a data and AI platform aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, decision-making, and innovation across its energy systems.

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Tathastu Realty to Build 3,354 Affordable Homes in Rewari

Rediff.com20 Mar 2026

Tathastu Realty is investing 500 crore to develop an affordable housing project in Rewari, Haryana, featuring 3,354 flats priced around 30 lakh each.

LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60 amid Iran war

LPG cylinder price hiked by Rs 60 amid Iran war

Rediff.com7 Mar 2026

Domestic LPG and commercial cylinder prices in India have seen a significant increase, driven by rising global energy costs linked to the conflict in West Asia. This marks the second price hike in less than a year, impacting households and businesses.

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Delhi Traffic Police Crackdown: How a Fake Sticker Racket Was Exposed

Rediff.com13 Mar 2026

Delhi Police have arrested two more members, including the alleged mastermind, of an organised traffic fraud and extortion syndicate, bringing the total arrests to 20. The syndicate sold fake stickers to commercial vehicle drivers, enabling them to evade traffic restrictions and extorted officials.

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Abhishek Banerjee Accuses Centre of 'Taking' from People Amid LPG Price Hike

Rediff.com1 Apr 2026

TMC leader Abhishek Banerjee criticises the Union government over the hike in commercial LPG prices, accusing the Centre of 'taking' from people while the Mamata Banerjee administration provides relief. He also challenged the BJP to present a report card of its work in Rajganj constituency.

Govt steps up fuel security measures; warns against panic buying

Govt steps up fuel security measures; warns against panic buying

Rediff.com29 Mar 2026

The Indian government has increased measures to secure fuel and gas supplies following the Strait of Hormuz closure, urging citizens to avoid panic buying. Refineries are operating at high capacity, and sufficient stocks of petrol and diesel are available nationwide.

China, Pakistan unveil five-point peace plan for West Asia

China, Pakistan unveil five-point peace plan for West Asia

Rediff.com31 Mar 2026

China and Pakistan have jointly proposed a five-point peace plan to address the ongoing conflict in West Asia, focusing on de-escalation and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Even If US, Iran Signed Deal Today, Hormuz Strait Won't...

Rediff.com23 Apr 2026

...reopen for up to six months. Until then, the Strait stays nearly closed. The world pays. And no one, including the man who started this, can say when it ends, notes Prem Panicker in his must read blog on the Iran War.

Iran Allows 'Friendly Nations' to Use Strait of Hormuz Amid War: India, Pakistan Among Few

Iran Allows 'Friendly Nations' to Use Strait of Hormuz Amid War: India, Pakistan Among Few

Rediff.com27 Mar 2026

Iran has reportedly allowed select "friendly nations" including India and Pakistan limited access to the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing conflict, easing some energy supply concerns. Here's what the move means for global trade and oil routes.