India face New Zealand in the T20 World Cup final in Ahmedabad as Suryakumar Yadav's side aim to become the first team to successfully defend the title.
Nitish Kumar's decision to contest the Rajya Sabha elections signals the end of his long-standing tenure as Bihar's Chief Minister, paving the way for a potential BJP leader to take the helm.
If 2025 was all about vibrant reds and electric blues, and 2024 belonged to latte nudes, it seems like 2026 is crowning Apple Green as its reigning colour.
'My argument was straightforward: If the Constitution allows this reservation and SC/ST and OBC candidates are already getting reservation in private institutions -- backed by Constitution Bench orders -- then not extending the same to EWS candidates directly violates the 103rd Amendment and Article 14, which guarantees the right to equality.'
Several prominent Indian celebrities have interests beyond the silver screen or cricket pitch.
India will now face a lower reciprocal tariff of 10 per cent, down from 25 per cent, after US President Donald Trump announced a new global levy on items imported into America in the wake of the Supreme Court verdict against his sweeping duties on several nations.
India's retail inflation, which has stayed below the Reserve Bank of India's (RBI's) 4 per cent target in recent times, is likely to remain benign in the coming months, RBI Deputy Governor Poonam Gupta said in a speech, on Friday, which was uploaded on the central bank's website on Tuesday. Headline inflation dipped to multi-year lows of around 1.5-2.8 per cent in late 2025.
India's gross GST collection increased by 8.1 per cent to over Rs 1.83 lakh crore in February, driven by higher import revenues and improved domestic sales. Despite some states reporting negative or below-average growth, experts see the overall trend as a sign of a maturing tax ecosystem and a confident domestic market.
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt noted that progress has been made in the Geneva talks with Iranian authorities, but the two nations stand 'far apart' on certain issues.
The quantum of fraud detected by the bank is more than the 503 crore net profit it reported for the October-December quarter of 2025-2026.
Shubman Gill took a break from cricket to visit Paris Saint-Germain, where he received a custom jersey and met with the club's president and players.
A 42-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly killing his wife and three daughters in Delhi due to gambling debts. He was apprehended in Rajasthan after a multi-state manhunt.
rediffGURUS and CAT experts -- Aashish Sood, an alumnus of IIM Lucknow and Patrick Dsouza, founder of Patrick 100, that trains aspirants for management exams -- have been counselling students about their CAT 2025 preparation.
Tina Ambani, wife of Anil Ambani, skipped the Enforcement Directorate (ED) summons for the second time in connection with a money laundering case. Anil Ambani has been asked to appear before the agency as well.
FC Goa defeated Mohammedan Sporting Club 2-0 in their Indian Super League match, with goals from Pol Moreno and Dejan Drazic.
A couple has been arrested in Greater Noida for allegedly defrauding multiple people by selling the same flat multiple times after mortgaging it to a bank.
Tech giant Apple has recorded its highest-ever value share of 28 per cent in the Indian smartphone market, driven by a surging "premiumisation" trend where consumers are increasingly opting for high-end devices, according to a report by Counterpoint Research.
'When young doctors see limited protection, unpredictable careers and an absence of institutional support, they hesitate.'
Investors are moving away from the commercial paper (CP) market towards certificates of deposit (CDs), as primary CD issuances and rates on these short-term instruments rise.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un frequently appears in public with his daughter Kim Ju Ae, signaling her potential role as his successor.
Top Maoist commander Thippiri Tirupati alias Devji has surrendered to police, marking a significant blow to the outlawed organisation. His surrender comes ahead of the Union government's deadline to eliminate Naxalism.
Vivo has introduced a refreshed V60 Lite 4G, updating last year's September 2025 edition with a newer Snapdragon 6s Gen 2 4G processor, stepping in for the earlier Snapdragon 685 chip.
New cars, new engines, change in qualifying, one rookie are among the many updates from the 2026 F1 season.
Most first-time investors may be better served by diversified options such as flexicap or multi-cap funds, which already hold pharma and healthcare stocks.
Cognizant reported a significant increase in net income for the December quarter, driven by AI efficiencies and strong performance in the financial services sector. The company also announced a major deal and provided guidance for the upcoming year.
India is already a heavyweight in global farm trade in pockets such as rice exports, but experts are urging a pivot from a subsidy- and procurement-driven mindset to a productivity and nutrition strategy that still shields farmers from volatility.
'Except facilitating builders in default, it is not doing anything else. Better to just abolish this institution.'
India has the world's highest Nipah fatality-case ratio at 72 per cent -- reported during 2001-2025.
The easing of external commercial borrowing (ECB) norms by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is expected to significantly boost overseas fundraising by Indian companies, market participants said.
The Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) in Kerala has registered 818 corruption-related cases over the past five years, marking a significant effort to combat corruption through strengthened surveillance, advanced technology, and increased public participation.
As India are gearing up to face Zimbabwe in a do-or-die Super Eights clash in the ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026, former cricketer Aakash Chopra urged the team management to promote skipper Suryakumar Yadav up the order to break the left-handers' pattern in the batting order and effectively counter the off-spin threat posed by his opposite number Sikandar Raza.
Lewis Hamilton says he 'forgot who I was' after a tough Ferrari season but insists he is reset, refreshed and ready for the new F1 campaign.
Replacing over a third of India's oil imports at competitive rates is going to be a challenge, said traders from State refiners, even though some progress was made in the last two months.
The Supreme Court is reviewing the detention of climate activist Sonam Wangchuk after his wife, Gitanjali J Angmo, alleged that key video evidence used to justify his detention was not properly presented to him.
The iconic Pushkar Camel Fair 2025 is set to take place from October 30 in Rajasthan. Camel herders from across the region have begun arriving in Pushkar and Ajmer with their magnificent camels, while cultural performances with foreign tourists add vibrant energy to the preparations.
The Supreme Court has granted bail to filmmaker Vikram Bhatt and his wife Shwetambari Bhatt in a cheating case involving alleged misappropriation of funds. The court ordered their release from Udaipur jail and issued notices to the complainant and the Rajasthan government.
The NCERT's class 8 textbook is under scrutiny for its content on judicial corruption, potentially leading to its removal after government concerns and objections from the judiciary.
India's U-19 World Cup triumph completes historic ICC sweep
The Supreme Court has granted furlough to Vikas Yadav, who is serving a 25-year jail term for the murder of Nitish Katara, allowing him temporary release to spend time with his family during Holi.
Former Pakistan all-rounder Imad Wasim faces serious allegations from ex-wife Sannia Ashfaq after announcing his marriage to influencer Nyla Raja, triggering a public war of words on social media.
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