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Bihar polls: INDIA bloc yet to seal deal as NDA finalises candidates

Bihar polls: INDIA bloc yet to seal deal as NDA finalises candidates

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

With nominations for the first phase of Bihar elections closing soon, the INDIA bloc is struggling to finalize seat sharing, while the NDA has announced its candidates. Key political figures are actively campaigning.

'Projecting Himself As The CM Candidate Is No Longer Viable'

'Projecting Himself As The CM Candidate Is No Longer Viable'

Rediff.com3 Oct 2025

'Vijay is badly politically wounded.'

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Inside The Tata Trusts Showdown: A House Divided

Rediff.com9 Oct 2025

A quiet but consequential power struggle has erupted within the storied 156-year-old Tata Trusts just a year after the death of group patriarch Ratan Tata on October 9, 2024.

Delhi lawyers call off strike after police allow physical evidence

Delhi lawyers call off strike after police allow physical evidence

Rediff.com9 Sep 2025

Lawyers were on strike against the LG's notification for the deposition of police personnel through video conferencing from police stations.

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

PIX: De Bruyne scores as Napoli go top; Villareal win

Rediff.com26 Oct 2025

IMAGES from football matches played across Europe on Sunday

US may hold back secondary tariffs on India, says Trump

US may hold back secondary tariffs on India, says Trump

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

There were apprehensions that additional secondary tariffs would have hit India in case the US decided to enforce them.

'Focus on cricket': Gambhir tells Team India

'Focus on cricket': Gambhir tells Team India

Rediff.com13 Sep 2025

'I have no doubt the players share the compassion and feeling of the vast majority of the Indian public.'

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

New IPL rule: U-19 players must play first-class cricket

Rediff.com28 Sep 2025

BCCI vice-president Rajeev Shukla also spoke on how domestic cricketers have seen a rise in their pay and scale over the years to an unprecedented level.

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Bengaluru Faces Urban Breakdown

Rediff.com22 Oct 2025

Bengaluru is at a critical juncture, where its economic model, reliant on attracting and retaining skilled professionals, is directly threatened by a measurable decline in urban quality of life, point out Shishir Gupta and Rishita Sachdeva.

SC asks Tamil politician Seeman to apologise in rape case

SC asks Tamil politician Seeman to apologise in rape case

Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The Supreme Court has suggested Tamil film director and politician Seeman tender an unconditional apology to an actor who accused him of rape in 2011. The court is hearing Seeman's plea to quash the case against him.

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Atul Wassan on India-Pak row: 'We don't like you at all'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

'They insulted themselves more after filing the complaint. The complaint shows how immature and juvenile they are.'

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Russia-China Gas Pact Poses New Challenges For India

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

India should simultaneously prioritise domestic exploration and production of more oil and gas in the country, and ensure we retain diversified suppliers for imports, points out former foreign secretary Ranjan Mathai.

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Asia Cup: 'Match referee told captains not to shake hands'

Rediff.com15 Sep 2025

Pakistan team manager Naveed Akram Cheema lodged a "formal protest" against match referee Andy Pycroft alleging that he asked both captains not to shake hands during the toss.

Don't Provoke Abhishek Sharma!

Don't Provoke Abhishek Sharma!

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

'The way Abhishek and Shubman bat, it is like fire and ice.'

Wangchuk blames frustrated Gen Z for Leh violence

Wangchuk blames frustrated Gen Z for Leh violence

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

The climate activist, who was leading a hunger strike in Leh over the twin demands, called off the hunger strike after a large number of youths took to the streets.

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Surya, Agha refuse to shake hands again!

Rediff.com21 Sep 2025

Asia Cup: India captain Suryakumar avoids shaking hands with Pak skipper Salman once again

India welcomes Trump-Putin summit, calls for early end to Ukraine war

India welcomes Trump-Putin summit, calls for early end to Ukraine war

Rediff.com16 Aug 2025

India welcomes the summit talks between US President Donald Trump and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, in Alaska and hopes for an early end to the conflict in Ukraine.

India's Kabul mission made embassy, to launch 6 projects in Afghanistan

India's Kabul mission made embassy, to launch 6 projects in Afghanistan

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

India has upgraded its technical mission in Kabul to an embassy, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar acknowledging the Taliban's consideration of India's security concerns. The announcement was made during talks with Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, marking a significant step in advancing ties between the two nations.

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

'Taliban Was Never Anti-India'

Rediff.com17 Oct 2025

'Pakistan is uncomfortable with the Indian presence in Afghanistan. They want the Taliban to ensure that there is no Indian presence in Afghanistan.'

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

'Petrol, Diesel In GST? Not In Immediate Future'

Rediff.com26 Sep 2025

'Tax cannot be emotional.'

Gold rally may pause as investors eye US Fed policy decision

Gold rally may pause as investors eye US Fed policy decision

Rediff.com14 Sep 2025

Gold prices are expected to maintain their upward momentum though some consolidation could set in ahead of the US Federal Reserve's policy decision on September 17, analysts said. Traders will focus on the trade inflation data to gauge the impact of tariffs, inflation numbers from major economies including UK and Euro zone, along with monetary policy meetings of Bank of England and Bank of Japan which will provide more guidance for bullion prices, they added.

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

How Modi Changed Indian Politics

Rediff.com17 Sep 2025

In the last 11 years, India and the world witnessed what he stood for, what he promised and did not deliver, and what he actually stood for and practised without fearing how history would judge him. Modi's tenure has been punctuated with headline-grabbing decisions, symbolic gestures, and stage-managed moments that continue to define his leadership and India's politics, points out Ramesh Menon.

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

RBI outlines steps to improve EPFO's investment management

Rediff.com15 Oct 2025

The RBI advisory follows a labour ministry request earlier this year seeking the central bank's expertise to identify gaps in EPFO's investment strategy and fund management practices, including accounting, risk management, and internal governance.

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

2 killed in UK synagogue terrorist attack; suspect shot dead

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

A stabbing and car attack at a synagogue in Manchester on Yom Kippur has been declared a terrorist incident. Two people are dead, and several others are injured. Police shot the suspect dead.

Putin reveals what he told Modi during limo ride in China

Putin reveals what he told Modi during limo ride in China

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said the two leaders had a tete-a-tete in the car for about an hour.

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Omar Yaghi: The Live-Wire Nobel Laureate

Rediff.com21 Oct 2025

'It was from him I learnt that if you gave the student the freedom to find his own path, he would be more courageous to experiment.'

US tariffs on India's Russian oil imports hurt Moscow: Trump

US tariffs on India's Russian oil imports hurt Moscow: Trump

Rediff.com11 Aug 2025

President Trump claims American tariffs imposed on India for purchasing Russian oil have negatively impacted Russia's economy, referring to India as Russia's major oil buyer. He also mentioned plans to meet with Putin and Zelenskyy, and claimed to have solved several wars, including the conflict between India and Pakistan.

Drama at US Open: Why Muchova stopped mid-serve in tears

Drama at US Open: Why Muchova stopped mid-serve in tears

Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

At this year's US Open second-round match against Sorana Cirstea, Muchova broke down mid-match in a scene that was as human as it was unexpected.

Trump: India, US Will Resume Trade Talks

Trump: India, US Will Resume Trade Talks

Rediff.com10 Sep 2025

'I look forward to speaking with my very good friend, Prime Minister Modi, in the upcoming weeks.'

Pakistan says India shared flood information, but...

Pakistan says India shared flood information, but...

Rediff.com6 Sep 2025

Pakistan has urged India to fully adhere to the Indus Water Treaty (IWT), expressing concerns about the level of detail in flood information shared through diplomatic channels.

Trump's UN escalator scare: What exactly happened?

Trump's UN escalator scare: What exactly happened?

Rediff.com24 Sep 2025

A UN spokesperson said an escalator at the UN headquarters that abruptly halted just as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump stepped onto it was stalled after a videographer accompanying them likely triggered a safety mechanism inadvertently while trying to capture their arrival.

'Within 5 hours, it was done': Trump repeats he stopped India-Pak nuke war

'Within 5 hours, it was done': Trump repeats he stopped India-Pak nuke war

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

Trump also repeated his claim that seven fighter jets or more were shot down during the hostilities.

Jarange demands GR from govt, warns of giving up water

Jarange demands GR from govt, warns of giving up water

Rediff.com31 Aug 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange's hunger strike demanding Maratha quota continues for the third day in Mumbai, following a meeting with a government delegation. The protest has caused traffic disruptions and highlights the ongoing debate over reservation policies in Maharashtra.

If betrayed over Maratha quota...: Jarange issues warning

If betrayed over Maratha quota...: Jarange issues warning

Rediff.com4 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange warns of political consequences if the Maratha community is 'betrayed' on quota promises, asserting that all Marathas will be included in the OBC category. He also addresses concerns from OBC leaders and the ongoing agitation.

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Jarange to stop drinking water as fast enters 4th day

Rediff.com1 Sep 2025

Activist Manoj Jarange vows to intensify his hunger strike for Maratha reservation under OBC, while the Maharashtra government seeks legal opinion on the issue.

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

'All Of Us Want To Finish This War'

Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'The Alaska Summit made me realise that while difficult, peace is within reach.'

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Maha to give corporate makeover to drab govt resolutions

Rediff.com7 Sep 2025

According to senior officials, several rounds of meetings were held on administrative reforms, and redesigning government resolutions (GRs) is part of this modernisation exercise.

'We Don't Choose Between Right And Wrong'

'We Don't Choose Between Right And Wrong'

Rediff.com16 Oct 2025

'What governments have been doing -- in civil service, journalism, business, everywhere -- is making it difficult to do the right thing.' 'Media now ask themselves: "Is it feasible for us to do this story? Will this make our life difficult?"' 'The government should make it easier for people to do the right thing and harder to do the wrong thing. Right now, it's the opposite.'

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

At 100, He Remembers How He Fought For Freedom

Rediff.com2 Oct 2025

'Gandhi had given the call 'Do or Die'. And with all the leaders arrested, you had to be your own leader.'

Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Improving ties: Afghanistan's Taliban govt to send diplomats to India

Rediff.com10 Oct 2025

Afghan Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi announced that Kabul will send diplomats to India as part of efforts to improve bilateral relations. He assured New Delhi that Afghan soil will not be used for activities detrimental to India's interests.